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while we devotin'

The two days after skydiving Taehyung and Jeongguk stayed at home. Taehyung spent a lot of time playing with Yeontan and Jaegguk, and he also learnt how to bake cookies with Mrs Jeon. Taehyung watched football matches with the family and was amazed by how the match changed everyone in the room. He has learnt that they were supporting a team called Jeonbuk FC. Mr Jeon, the usually reserved and quiet man, was shouting so loud Taehyung could hear the echos bouncing off the walls. Jeongguk's transformation was also quite amusing, it was as if he had turned into another person, gone was the quiet shy boy he knew: Jeongguk watching football matches might be the hottest Jeongguk Taehyung has ever seen. (Not that Jeongguk is not hot at other times, this Jeongguk just makes Taehyung feel all hot and bothered) Jeongguk was wearing a green jersey that was the same as the ones the football players on the screen were wearing. His hair grew out over the few weeks Taehyung stayed at the Jeon's residence, and he had a green headband on his forehead, showing his sharp brows and glorious forehead. What bothered Taehyung the most was how Jeongguk had tied his hair up. He tied his raven hair loosely into a ponytail at the top of his head, and some strands were left loose to frame his angular face. He was shouting and clapping whenever their team scores, and growls deeply whenever the opposite team scores. Taehyung swore he has never seen someone hotter than this Jeongguk.

"Oh, yeah, you go-NO! Wait- OH FUCK YEAH" Jeongguk was shouting animatedly next to Taehyung while Jaegguk pumped his fist in the air and squealed in delight to his left. The whole family was so joyous it made Taehyung smile from the bottom of his heart. He also realised that football matches are the only times Mrs Jeon would not scold them for cursing.

During the half time break, all three guys rushed to the toilet, which made Mrs Jeon and Taehyung laugh out loud. "Ah, the men, they are like this. Have you enjoyed the match, Taehyung-ah?"

Taehyung smiled at Mrs Jeon. Though the kind lady mocked her husband and sons' enthusiasm towards the game, Taehyung could see Mrs Jeon was a fan of the sport as well. She was also wearing a green jersey and had a green sweatband on her wrist. "Yes, I did, watching you guys being so excited for men chasing a ball is quite fun."

"Oh, you won't want to let them hear that!" Mrs Jeon said cheekily, handing Taehyung a can of soda.

The break ended soon, the three guys rushing back to their seats. Jeongguk was the last to return to his seat, he jumped from the back of the sofa and landed perfectly next to Taehyung. "Why are you later than Jae?" Taehyung asked curiously. There was no way Jeongguk would walk slower than his little brother.

"That brat used the toilet for too long, deliberately I think," Jeongguk muttered, not even sparing Taehyung a glance as the match had already started.

That night was probably the best night Taehyung had spent in the Jeon's residence. After the match, Jeongguk and Jaegguk complain about sore throats, having shouted too much during the match. Thus Mrs Jeon went to the kitchen to make the boys some tea. Taehyung followed her as he also wanted to learn how to do it. Mrs Jeon patiently instructed Taehyung on how to make a cup of warm tea with honey and lemon juice.

"Jeongguk-ah likes his tea sweeter, so you may wanna add more honey." Taehyung looked at the cup of tea in front of him proudly, before putting it in front of his nose and took a whiff of its sweet refreshing smell. Just as Taehyung was about to turn on his heels and walk back to the living room with a cup of warm tea in his hand, Mrs Jeon called him softly.

"Taehyung-ah, do you mind talking to me for a bit?" Taehyung turned around and saw Mrs Jeon leaning against the stove, lightly stirring the tea. Taehyung walked closer and put the cup on the table, mirroring Mrs Jeon's actions.

"Sure, of course! Any day, Mrs Jeon, it's always a pleasure talking to you," Taehyung smiled at the woman in front of him. Although he didn't know Mrs Jeon well, he could tell that thoughts were troubling the kind lady in front of him. Mrs Jeon stared at the cup instead of him, leaving Taehyung confused.