A Love Between Three People { A 2jae fanfiction }

Chapter 18: Tubby tub tub talk!

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TBH this is the longest chapter i've made in the book so far ( 3000+ words DAYUMMMM ) I also thought of a double update becuz why not ( so get ready for chapter 19 later ) and I want to say sorry for not updating in forever so yeeee. Hope y'all like my chapterrr! <3

“Jaebum-hyung,” Youngjae said in surprise, he wasn’t expecting to see the elder outside his apartment. Jaebum nodded, shoved his hands into his back pockets, and then dropped the younger’s gaze; it hurt to look at him. “Mina ran away and I was wondering if you’d seen or heard from her?” he asked his ex, worry for his sister quickly taking precedence over his un-comfortableness. “Come in,” Youngjae offered as he stepped aside, “I was actually about to call you.”

Jaebum furrowed his brows in confusion and followed the younger. Call him? He didn’t even have the blond’s new number. Why was he being so welcoming tonight? Jaebum nodded a quick hello to Youngjae’s roommate, whom was cuddling on the couch with his girlfriend, before entering the younger’s room. He let out a huge sigh of relief at the sight of his little sister sleeping soundly in the blond’s bed, covers pulled up to her chin.

“Thank God,” he breathed out. “Let’s go in the bathroom and talk,” Youngjae said tugging the elder’s jacket sleeve. He led the way into the shared, tiny bathroom centered in the back of the apartment. “How long has she been here?” Jaebum asked leaning against the counter. Youngjae softly closed the door behind him and answered, “About an hour, hyung.”

“How did she even get here?” the elder asked, bringing himself to briefly glance at the blond. God! Did his lips always looked so inviting? So kissable and pouty, shining like luscious pink beacons in the center of his captivating round face. Youngjae pushed back his bleached fringe, only to have it flop back in his face, and simply answered, “She took a bus.” Jaebum stared at the younger with a worrisome expression, “What? She took a public bus? By herself?”

Youngjae nodded and pressed his back against the door, he was trying to keep a safe distance away in the small tiled room. It was hard being in such close quarters with the man whom purposely broke his heart. “That kid is smart and almost fearless, she had no problem getting here on her own,” he explained to the elder. He bit his bottom lip and slowly added, “She told me what happened. About the fight you had…about me.” Jaebum sighed uneasily and ran fingers through his inky messy hair, “She misses you, Youngjae,” he easily revealed. “I miss her too. A lot,” the younger responded rubbing the back of his neck.

Jaebum looked over at his ex, “I miss you too, Youngjae,” he softly admitted to him, dark brown eyes boring into the younger’s chocolate ones. Youngjae shook his head and looked away, a pained expression on his face, “Please don’t start this again, JB. Just don’t,” he said closing his eyes. He couldn’t deal with this again. “No, I’m not going to start again, Youngjae,” Jaebum promised with a forced smile, “I know you’re done with me.” Youngjae nodded curtly, “Good, I’ll go wake Mina up so you can take her home,” he swiftly volunteered as he twisted the door knob.

Jaebum reached out and grabbed his ex’s elbow, “Wait Youngjae, let her sleep a little longer,” he requested reaching over to close the door with his left hand. “Why?” the younger asked in confusion, his arm tingling under the elder’s soft grip. Even after 5 weeks, his touch was still electrifying. Their contact made his heart rate speed up just a smidge. Jaebum quickly released the blond and replied, “I have something I’ve been wanting to tell you.”