Another You - Hwitae

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     Taeyang sat on the floor in front of an empty cage. Noodle was enjoying running around in his little ball and making annoying noises when he hit walls and table and chair legs. Rowoon was on the couch watching a drama and occasionally sniffling. 

     "I said I wouldn't do this. This was supposed to be your job. Your hamster, your mess." Taeyang groaned as he put more bedding into the bottom. When he was done he turned around to find where the little animal had rolled off to.

     "In my defense, I was about to do it until I came out here to see you already doing it. That's the only reason I left my room." Rowoon said, taking another chip from the bag and putting it in his mouth. Taeyang brought Noodle in and put him back in his now clean cage.

     "You could've said something. Maybe, 'Oh, I can take it from here. Thank you, dear friend.'"

     "Why ruin a good thing?" Rowoon said with a smile. Taeyang flopped back on to the couch and looked at Rowoon. His eyes were glossy and he sniffled again. 

     "You alright there?"

     "Why did Eun treat his wife like that? She didn't deserve that. She cared so much! What a snake." He choked out. He wiped at his cheeks and sniffled yet again. Taeyang moved closer and wrapped his arm around him. 

     "It's okay, buddy. Everything is going to be okay." He whispered. Rowoon leaned into him and continued to cry over the show. When the episode ended, Taeyang moved to get up only to find that Rowoon had fallen asleep against him. "Aww, how sweet. NOODLE NEEDS TO BE FED!" Rowoon jerked awake and nearly fell off of the couch. He silently stood up and walked over to the cage.

     "What's for dinner? Let's find out." Rowoon hummed as he opened the cage door.

     "We can have Dawon go pick something up."

     "I was talking to Noodle, but that works too. Just a pizza?" 

     "Works for me. I'll text him." Taeyang picked up his phone and went to his messages.

Get a pizza on your way home

Dawang
I'm on it, your highness. What kind?

Pepperoni

Dawang
Got it

Dawang
Oh and there's someone I want you to go on a date with

I thought we went over this

Dawang
C'mon pal it'll be great

I'll consider it, okay?

Dawang
You're the best

I know

     "He's getting it." He said as he stood and walked to his room.

Guess who's going on another date

Kyun~ah🌼💕🌼💕
Us? I'll be in town next week

Thank god

Kyun~ah🌼💕🌼💕
I'll be busy on Tuesday and Wednesday but Thursday is all for you

How did I get so lucky?

Kyun~ah🌼💕🌼💕
I could ask the same thing

     Taeyang locked his phone and smiled.

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     The three boys were sitting in the kitchen and eating pizza. Well, Rowoon and Dawon were eating pizza while Taeyang washed the large stack of dishes that had been piled in the sink. 

     "All I'm saying is it wasn't my turn to do this. I always get stuck doing these things." He complained as he put the last plate on the drying rack and dried his hands. 

     "Look at the fridge, Yang. Your name is on the chart. Dishes - Yoo Taeyang." Dawon said, mouth full of pizza.

     "Why does every slot say my name? Dishes - Yoo Taeyang, Laundry - Yoo Taeyang, Bathroom - Yoo Taeyang, Living Room - Yoo Taeyang, Kitchen - Yoo Taeyang, Noodle's Cage - Yoo Taeyang. I said I wouldn't do that!" He huffed as he wiped away his name and picked up the dry erase marker to replace it with Rowoon's name. He angrily picked up the last slice of pizza and bit into it. "Anf you hardly lef me any foof."

     "Yeah yeah yeah, so this date I have planned for you. I think you'll like him. His name is Minhyuk. I'll set it up for Thursday." Dawon said standing up and going to leave the kitchen.

     "No. Thursday won't work for me. I'm busy that day. If you insist on this happening, it cannot happen on Thursday." Taeyang said quickly. Rowoon looked up at him and raised a brow.

     "What has you so occupied on Thursday? Do you have another date or something?" He asked with a laugh. Taeyang smiled and nodded.

     "Of course I do."

     "Very funny. You can't lie and get out of this. I'll try Monday then." Dawon said as he left.

     "Maybe I do have a date! With an amazing guy who I really like!" Taeyang called after him but sighed when he realized he would get no reaction. "What about you, Woonie. Any updates on cute pet store boy?" The other boy's face got very red at the question.

     "We've been... talking." He said.

     "Is it getting serious yet?" Taeyang joked. Rowoon stiffened and buried his hands in his lap. "I'm kidding, talking is good. It doesn't have to get serious. Dawon is so set on getting us into relationships he hardly realizes that he's single as well."

     "I'm fine with talking. I like talking. But not this talking!" He said, covering his cheeks. Taeyang simply laughed and walked into the living room.

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oof

~~Peachy~~