Chapter 3: Epiphany

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The next week practically goes by in a flash and lucky for Hoseok he saw practically none of Yoongi in that time frame;the older either out or home to study or catch up a little sleep and then out again, saving Hoseok from some major sexuality questioning he wasn't and in his opinion shall never be ready to face.
A part of him felt guilty for not even bothering to even remotely try checking on his step brother who really seemed to be a workaholic running solely on caffeine but the other side,the winning side would rather have their interaction to a minimal. For both their sakes. But mostly his.

He'd gotten to see the campus with his assigned guide a senior dance student,Lee Taemin who he could say he was friends with despite the age difference. The older even introducing him to a few of his friends and Hoseok being the social butterfly he was had no problem getting acquainted.
His mom had even spent nearly an entire day with him and that had been the highlight of his week and quite possibly the last few years of his life. They'd gone sight seeing,his mom lowkey forcing him to go shopping with her which was actually fun -but then again any time he could spend with her would only register as precious to him- and finally just spent time perched in a cozy little park trying to catch up for all the lost time. His mother had been seeing someone recently. And Hoseok was glad she was moving on with some who seems to make her happy,if the fond smile on her lips,soft tone and look in her eyes as she spoke of this mystery man had been anything to go by.

But now it was Monday and Yoongi is banging on his room door forcing him to wake up because the older "Can't afford to be late!". So in a zombie like state Hoseok drags his pitiful self out of bed and into the bathroom. Nearly gives himself a heart attack when freezing cold water hits him from the shower as he hadn't waiting for the water temperature to even out. And by some miracle he manages to be ready in what he regards as record time which doesn't seem to be same for Yoongi because when the finds the tiny man he looks agitated at the time Hoseok spent getting ready but still lets the younger eat a breakfast which he prepared. A kind gesture Hoseok barely gets to thank him for as he's rushed through eating and then out the house.

It's kind of funny when Hoseok finally has time to think,finally gotten his bearings,how Yoongi who was never a morning person manages to wake up so early and get his shit together whereby him,resident Sunshine guy,was barely scraping by. But unlike himself who was already full of life,and feeling much more energetic and ready to face the day,Yoongi just seemed like an angry little troll,with his odd mint hair and resting bitch face as him and Hoseok made their way out their apartment.

No words were spoken between them and Hoseok was left to wonder if the silent felt as awkward for Yoongi as it did to him. But then again his step brother probably wasn't being suffocated by a sudden bisexual awakening or one sided sexual tension so he was sure it was just him.
The elevator ride to reach the first floor was quite possibly the most torturous experience Hoseok would ever go through,even with all the distance he subtly put between himself and Yoongi who was just lost in his own world,even softly humming to the crappy elevator music. But the situation did force him to actually examine the person that was Min Yoongi. He wasn't sure what just clicked for him with the male. Sure he was a good looking fellow but Hoseok had seen his fair share of good looking men and not felt much for them beyond admitting to the fact that they were good looking. He most certainly wasn't no longer attracted to women and he'd cemented that fact by indulging in some straight porn which still very much turned him on. Perhaps this was just a passing phase. That one moment of bi-curiosity most straight people go through and get over. His dumb post pubescent brain probably trying to make Yoongi a substitute to his sexual desires as he hadn't gotten laid on a while.

The familiar ding to indicate the end of their little journey had never sounded so good and Hoseok just chose to ignore the odd look he had caught Yoongi give him when he all to eagerly rushed out the elevator. The two had barely made it outside when they were stopped by what looked to be a high school student,the yellow uniform a dead giveaway honestly,calling out to Yoongi with a big smile that made him resemble a bunny and paired with his ridiculous coconut hair that gave a cute boyish look that was somewhat unfair. Hoseok had remembered his own coconut hair days and no one was allowed to look this good with that dumb cut.

"Yoongi huh! You won't believe what happened!"
The boy had rushed over to them looking absolutely ecstatic about whatever news he had but then he was glancing at Hoseok who just stood beside Yoongi observing. The kid just seemed to go through a whole three-sixty,from excited puppy to the shy blushing kid that mumbled a greeting to Hoseok as he realized the male was actually with Yoongi and not just a random passerby.

"Hello. I'm Jung Hoseok. Yoongi's step brother."
Hoseok decided to take the reigns and introduce himself,offering a hand which the kid timidly took.

"I'm Jeon Jeongguk. It's nice to finally meet you,Hoseok-ssi."

Finally
Hoseok mused. That meant Yoongi had deemed him significant enough to talk about with his friends. And Hoseok wasn't sure why that had pride swelling in his chest at the fact.

"You should be in school kid. And honestly so should I."
Yoongi scolded and it registered in Hoseok's head that the kid was really just a high schoolers and by the current time he was terribly late.

"Ahh but hyung I came all the way here just to tell you my good news and you're chasing me away already. I'm hurt."
The kid went through the dramatics of clutching his hands over his heart as though physically wounded by the older's dismissive behavior.

"You spend too much time with Jin."
Yoongi complained.

"I live with him."
The kid quipped and Hoseok couldn't help but snicker despite not even knowing who this Jin guy was.

"See this. The disrespect. I'm your hyung you brat. I'll see you and the others later and you better get your ass to school or else."
With that Yoongi had grabbed Hoseok by the hand and left a dejected looking Jeongguk behind.

And if Hoseok's cheeks were painted in a blush it was from the non existent heat of the early morning sun.

                           


A/N: Ah I missed this.

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