Chapter 13

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     "You know what, Hyung? There is a rapping competition in another channel. I think your idol, Poppin' Dragon will be in it." Sungjae said to Ilhoon.

     "I'd rather watch your drama, Sungjae-yah. I'm too sick right now. I can't handle the noise." Ilhoon gave a cough.  

    Sungjae looked down helplessly. His family wanted to watch his drama. But tonight will air the scene wherein he would kiss Chorong. 

     "What?!"  Ilhoon's voice echoed all over the house then coughs out when the kissing scene came on

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     "What?!"  Ilhoon's voice echoed all over the house then coughs out when the kissing scene came on.  The rest of the family remained quiet. Awfully quiet.

     Sungjae could hear his heart beating so fast. He remained motionless and stared down at the floor.

     Ilhoon continued to cough. "I'll get you water." Peniel volunteered and stepped out of the room immediately, sensing the growing tension.

     "I need some water too."   Hyunsik followed Peniel to the kitchen to escape the awkward situation.

     Sungjae risked a glance at Changsub who is staring at him angrily.  

     The family room is dark. Even in the darkness, Sungjae  could make out Changsub's face turning red with anger. 

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      Sungjae plopped down beside Peniel on the sofa at the family room the following day. He sees his brother's backpack down the floor and began to look inside it, examining the contents.

     "Chocolate!" Sungjae took out a chocolate bar out of the bag. "Chocolate! Another chocolate! Jelly!" He got the jelly out of the bag too. "What's this?" he asked Peniel, taking something out of the bag, looking over a small pack.

     "That's gum." Peniel answered.

     "Oh. I thought it was something else."

     Peniel took the pack from Sungjae and let him see it. "My teacher thought that these are cigarettes too."

     When Sungjae saw that it is indeed just some gum, he began to wonder. "Do you ever eat meals, Hyung?" 

    Peniel nodded his head.  "These are desserts." Peniel then took the goodies from Sungjae's hands and placed them back inside his backpack.

     Sungjae sighed and leaned against Peniel's broad shoulder. "Do you hate me, Hyung?"

     Peniel's brows furrowed with  confusion at Sungjae's question.  "No. Why?"

     "Because i kissed Chorong Noona. Subie Hyung hates me. Hyunsik Hyung and Hoonie Hyung even if he is sick keeps on teasing me about it."

     "Nah! I'ts just drama." Peniel assured him.

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