Vindicate

Chapter 6

Chapter 6:

The next day...

"Juneyaaa!! Thank you so much!!" Jinhwan exclaimed when he saw the book Junhoe that handed him. Of course, he was beyond happy to finally have one of the classic books in his hands.

"A Kingdom of Dreams" by Judith McNaught -- one of his favorite authors. The book would bring you into a rollercoaster ride of emotions, a "Romeo and Juliet" of its own. Remembering the scenes from the book would still bring him to to tears. Junhoe's corner lips slightly form a smile when he saw his best friend's contented look. He was also happy to give something of value to his hyung.

"I told you I'd find you one," he thought feeling proud of himself while crossing his arms on his chest.

"I didn't really expect you to find this. You know, it's an old one and I remembered the lady from that bookstore told us that it might be impossible to have a copy of this on sale now. Oh my god!" Jinhwan sounded really over the cloud while changing his gaze from the book to Junhoe. The younger gave him a gummy smile, pleased of his best friend's reaction. The older put the book down and faced his dongsaeng. They were currently at the lawn near their dorm having their afternoon time.

"Okay, cmon. Let me hear what you want in return." Jinhwan was giving him an expectant eyes expecting him to say something.

June: "What? Haha! No. I don't want anything."

Nani: "I know you, Junhoe. I know you did this because you want something. Spill it out while I'm in the mood. You won't have this chance coming everyday."

June: "Hyung, is that what you think of me? Wow. I'm hurt." He pretended to be slightly pissed.

Nani: "Are you sure?"

June: "Haha! Of course. It's nothing," he lied. He'd been checking his online reservation by coming to the bookstore everyday. He did this for a month without Jinhwan's knowledge.

Nani: "Okay, come here. I'll just give you a hug." Then Jinhwan opened his arms, like ready to hug him.

June: "What? No! You're being too full of yourself. I don't want your hug."June felt hot in his cheeks.

Nani: "Oh, Juneya. Don't be shy, I'm your best friend," teased Jinhwan. He leaned slowly forward to hug the younger.

June: "No. Don't do that. S-S-Stop!" but Jinhwan (only) continued to lean forward. Before he could wrap Junhoe into a hug, Junhoe abruptly stood up panicking. "Ya! Come here!" Jinhwan laughed and stood up too and ran after Junhoe who's now acting like he's so disgusted by his hyung. The truth was Junhoe only wanted to hide his face because he could feel his blood rushing on his cheeks. (He's probably blushing). They continued to chase each other, with Junhoe mostly yelling at Jinhwan to stop while the latter only laughed and tried to catch him. When Junhoe tripped a little, Jinhwan finally wrapped him in his arms. Almost out of breath, they looked at each other's' eyes. Their height difference even made it look sweet enough than it already was. They were both giggling when Junhoe spoke. "Hyung, let go of me now. You're hugging me for too long. It's enough." He protested but the gummy smile didn't left his face. He was just worried Jinhwan could hear how loud his heart was beating. "Okay, okay. You're such a shy, big baby! I'm always hugging you!" Jinhwan pat him on the head extending almost to the length of his right arm. "That was way back in high school. And can you please stop calling me big baby? Look who's more like a baby between us." He laughed. He knew that his best friend's breaking point was his height. He knew very well. "You're lucky I'm in such a good mood. But let me remind you, you are still a baby in my eyes and I am still your hyung." Jinhwan stated while going back to pick his precious book.