[COMPLETED] But...I love him

Chapter 16

-- Yeosoon's P.O.V --

The next day was hell for not only me but Seonghwa too. Hiding the large bruises on our necks wasn't even the hardest challenge. Avoiding each other was our main goal, considering I have to follow my brother everywhere who just happens to go everywhere, things got very awkward. I'm not exaggerating when I say we hadn't spoke a word to each other. Yeosang also hadn't mentioned the kiss which I was grateful for too.

The boys had a long practice that night so I had the idea to treat them to a meal. I also had the practice room to myself half of the day due to the members vocal lessons and workout sessions, leaving me to practice new choreographies. It also gave me time to clear my head.

I thought it was the perfect time to call my parents. I hadn't spoken to them for almost 3 months . Although Yeosang had reassured them I was okay, I gathered that they wanted to hear from me. While the phone rang I prepared myself to be yelled at. "Yeosoon?" My mother called over the phone. I released a quiet sigh at the calmness of her voice.

"Hi, mom." I said.

"Oh honey I'm so glad you're okay! I was so worried something bad had happened to you. The note you left was even scarier." She nagged "Why haven't you called me? Its been months."

After taking a deep breath, I answered "I'm sorry. I was scared that you was gonna be mad at me."

"I'm not mad I was just disappointed that you didn't talk to me first."

"You would have not let me go to Seoul. And I missed Yeosang. Besides I'm happy here mother."

We continued talking over the phone for almost an hour. I didn't know why I was so nervous to call her. She told me she was proud of me for auditioning for JYP and that I've became friends with the members. I never doubted her intentions for being protective. The sound of her voice calmed me down immensely, and her laughter made me smile. A huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders once the call had ended. I promised to call her more often.

All nine of us sat in a restaurant waiting for our food patiently. I sat at one end of the table next to Hongjoong while Hwa sat on the other end by Wooyoung. As soon as the food arrived, we all dug straight in. "Aren't you two hot in those jumpers?" Joong asked "You should take them off so you're not cold when we leave."

For a split second both mine and Seonghwa's eyes met before we pulled away. The bruises on our necks were really dark meaning they were taking longer to go. To be honest I was sweating due to the heat but it was either that or get a mouthful off my brother and probably disownment. Guess which one I picked. I just smiled at Joong and assured him I was fine.

As time went by everyone was talking and having fun. We had drunk five bottles of beer each and Mingi's head was already spinning. Even I felt tipsy. I put my head in my hands, trying to stop the dizziness. Joong patted my back, understanding how I felt. He ordered me some tea but I believed he needed it more himself. He laid on my lap and kept kicking Yeosang at the same time.

At that moment, I saw the waiter approaching us with my tea. I pushed Joong onto my brother's shoulders and stood up, ready to take the tea. Suddenly the waiter tripped over the table leg and spilling the tea all over me. As she knelt on the floor, I felt the boiling water seeping into my skin. I gained instant flashbacks of the moment the wet flannel that he pressed on my skin everyday, the burning I would feel as he poured the water over my body.

Yeosang jumped out of his seat "It's boiling water!" He yelled, running over to me. He sat me down and lifted my arms up. I held my breath so I wouldn't bring attention to myself but on the inside I was screaming.

"Yeosang, It's hot." I whispered.

"I know. It's okay." He replied, pulling the jumper over my head. He covered me with his body so no one could see my now see-through white top, He grabbed a handful of napkins and placed them under my shirt where it was wet.