Lyra

26.

Lyra

I was sitting in the dining room at the table eating pasta. As I poke the pasta with my fork Taehyung comes in almost still asleep. I look up and he sneezes, causing me to jump.

"You okay?" I ask and he nods and sneezes again.

I get up and walk over to him and place my hand on his neck then forehead and frown. I lead him back to his room and sit him in the bed. I jog to the kitchen and make him some tea. While waiting for the tea I get some medicine ready. I walk to the guest bathroom and start a bath for him.

"How'd you even get sick?" I ask and he lazily shrugs. He sniffs and I sigh and sprinkle some epsilon's salt in the tub before calling him.

"If you need help let me know." I say and he waves me off and I clean the already clean guest room and bring his tea and medicine.

Once done, he comes out and I pull back the bed covers and give him his needs. He hums a thank you and I tell him I was going to the living room. I keep his door open and just listen for him to call.

Every so often I checked in on him. He was either writing in a notebook, sleeping or on his phone watching Netflix. I lay on the couch and close my eyes.

I hear the door unlock and I look over and see dad coming in. I stand up and greet him and he smiles.

"How's my baby?" He asks and I smile.

"Good. Taehyung got sick but don't worry, I took care of him." I smile proud of myself and he pats my head.

"Good girl. I'll check on him after setting the kitchen. Didn't you and Jun have a date today?" He asks and I shake my head no.

"We rescheduled it for another time. He had a family emergency." I say and he nods.

"You two be safe. Don't be rebellious." Dad says and I nod and sit back on the couch.

"I'm going to check on Tae now." He says and I nod and he leaves.

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I was asleep on my stomach on the couch in my room when someone pokes my cheek. I hum trying not to wake up but they do it again. I open my eyes and see Taehyung. I sit up and yawn.

"Yes? Can I do something for you?" I ask and he nods with a smile.

"Come with me."

"Aren't you still sick?" I ask and he shakes his head no and leaves my room.

"Tae." I sigh and get up and follow him.

We leave the house and start walking. The walk was silent but comfortable. We make our way to an empty park and I smile as we sit on the swings.

"You've grown up so much Lyra." Taehyung says and I look over at him as I sway back and forth.

"Even though I missed out on some years, I really just want to say that just seeing you now from then, you've grown so much and I'm proud of you."

"Thank you Taehyung."

"I may not always be around but I want you to know you'll always be my little sister, blood or not. You're special to me. I promised to protect you and that's what I'll do."

"I love you Tae."

"I love you too little sister." He teases and I smile.

"Let's get a snack before we head back." He says getting up and I get up as well.

"Deal, you pay."

"Of course."