By Zephyria Kang Robin shrugged and turned his gaze to Song Woo-shin.
“Woo-shin, go up first and get ready.”
“Okay, Hyung.”
Song Woo-shin, who bowed his head and headed for the elevator, turned around again. Looking at the two people standing crookedly with their hands in their pockets, he was struck by the thought that even their posture was similar.
“Hah.”
The reason why Sung Se-han, who appeared suddenly, was able to steal all of Kang Robin’s attention might be because of that appearance. Looking at the two people who seemed completely different but were so alike, his mouth couldn’t help but feel bitter.
“Look in the mirror. You look like you’re about to beat someone up right now.”
Kang Robin made Sung Se-han step back and closed the driver’s seat door.
“It’s not too late to fix your face to look a little nicer before you go. Is Lee Tae-kyung going to run away or something?”
Sung Se-han, who had been silent, raised one eyebrow.
“Why would Lee Tae-kyung run away?”
“Exactly, that’s what I’m saying.”
Kang Robin leaned against the car and slowly started the conversation.
“I clearly told you that you have to soothe Lee Tae-kyung gently because he’s not in a good mood. But you didn’t do as I said, did you?”
“I really don’t understand.”
Sung Se-han, with one hand in his Black Jeans pocket, touched the back of his neck.
“What did I do wrong? I’m the one who heard that shitty talk, so why should I have to soothe him?”
“Sung Se-han, you know the point of why Lee Tae-kyung is upset.”
“Point or whatever, if Lee Tae-kyung hadn’t avoided my calls, there wouldn’t have been any reason to get angry.”
Kang Robin shook his head with his arms crossed.
“See? I’m telling you, it can’t be like this.”
“I’ll take care of it in whatever way I want.”
“Se-han, what are you going to do if Lee Tae-kyung doesn’t listen to you if you keep doing this?”
After Kang Robin’s words, there was a moment of silence. Sung Se-han, who lowered and raised his eyelashes, gave Kang Robin a smile.
“I’ll just make him listen no matter what. No need for useless worries.”
It was a smile as sweet as if it could melt people, but his cold eyes couldn’t be hidden. Could there be another man who could create this strange atmosphere?
Kang Robin was certain that no one could resist Sung Se-han.
The reason why he nodded as if he couldn’t help it was also because of that.
“Se-han, if you’re going to do as you please, I won’t stop you. But I hope you’ll meet Lee Tae-kyung after you’ve cooled your head enough. That’s what I want as your Hyung.”
Kang Robin, who had stepped away from the car, moved away from the driver’s seat.
Huff. Sung Se-han, who unusually let out a sigh, took two steps back from the car. And he still had his hands in his pockets and started pacing back and forth.
Almost every time Sung Se-han’s eyes became complicated, Lee Tae-kyung was the cause.
For Sung Se-han, the world didn’t have anything particularly complicated.
It was also okay to see him anxious like a beast in a cage because he couldn’t control his emotions. Kang Robin was glad that Sung Se-han could feel many emotions other than anger. He was also grateful that he didn’t live trapped in anger like himself.
“Okay.”
Sung Se-han put one hand on the car body.
“It’s better to give Lee Tae-kyung time to think.”
If he worries for a few hours, he’ll realize how meaningless his bickering was.
“Time will fly by while we’re filming.”
“You’ve thought well.”
Kang Robin put his arm around Sung Se-han’s shoulder and headed for the elevator. To think that a man with such broad and strong shoulders was his son.
A strange feeling that he felt once in a while sent chills down his spine. At the same time, his chest swelled.
“I’m glad I lived.”
Kang Robin grabbed his son’s shoulder tightly and spat out his current feelings.
The brown eyes that glanced back from right next to him were exactly like his own, as if looking in a mirror.
“I think so too now.”
I must have been spaced out while showering and got too much cold water on me.
Even after drying my body with a towel and putting on clothes, the cold remained on my fingertips.
Jeong-min seemed to be already asleep, so I was about to quietly enter the room when Gun-woo Hyung called out to me.
“Tae-kyung, are you tired right now?”
“No, I’m okay.”
We had discussed replenishing our lack of sleep with the members today, but unexpectedly, Gun-woo Hyung was dressed in his going-out clothes.
“Hyung, are you going out now? Do you have plans?”
“Let’s go out for a beer.”
Ah. An awkward smile came out. I don’t think I should drink today.
“Is it okay since it’s almost 11 o’clock?”
Still, wouldn’t it be better than lying in bed since I can’t sleep anyway?
“We can come back before 2 o’clock. Let’s go get some fresh air with me, Tae-kyung.”
“Okay. I’ll go change.”
I was also grateful for Gun-woo Hyung’s heart, who wanted to refresh my mood. I changed into a comfortable T-shirt and slacks and left the dorm with Gun-woo Hyung.
The place we moved to in the taxi that was waiting was a neat new apartment.
“Gun-woo Hyung? Where is this?”
Gun-woo Hyung, who passed through the lobby with a card key as if he was familiar with it, called the elevator.
“This is my friend’s apartment. It’s more comfortable to drink at home, so I come here often.”
“By any chance… Liv Sunbae?”
Gun-woo Sunbae smiled brightly as he got on the elevator.
“Yeah. Liv is a fan of yours, so she really wanted to see you.”
“Ah… I wanted to drink comfortably with Gun-woo Hyung.”
It came out in a resentful tone, but I couldn’t help it. If I had known that an awkward meeting with Sunbae was waiting for me, I wouldn’t have gone out. On a day like today, it would have been better to lie in bed and count numbers.
“Just drink comfortably. You’ve been having a hard time holding onto your phone all day. Tae-kyung, don’t just look at Sung Se-han, broaden your relationships. I’m saying this because I’m thinking of you.”
As I lowered my head, silence fell in the elevator.
It’s no wonder Gun-woo Hyung is frustrated with my ugly appearance, not being able to let go of my phone all afternoon and checking it from time to time.
“I’m sorry for making you worry.”
“I didn’t say that to make you feel sorry. I just wanted you to have fun comfortably….”
The elevator stopped on the 15th floor, and Gun-woo Hyung got off right away. I followed him, but I heard a voice.
“Tae-kyung, welcome!”
Liv Sunbae, who was waiting in front of the elevator, greeted me with a happy face. I shook Liv Sunbae’s outstretched hand and bowed my head.
“I’m sorry for visiting you so late.”
“No, I invited you, so what are you sorry for?”
Liv Sunbae, who was wearing comfortable clothes with jeans and a sweatshirt, gave a bright smile.
“Don’t talk in the hallway and let’s go in quickly.”
Gun-woo Hyung opened the front door wide and urged us. Liv Sunbae cleared the way and let me into the house first. Even while taking off my sneakers, my head was confused. I should be in bed by now, so why am I here? It’s my first time coming to Sunbae’s house, is it okay to go in empty-handed…?
“Tae-kyung, feel free to look around the house.”
Liv Sunbae kindly guided me here and there, but I was actually not very curious, so I was in trouble.
“The house is big and nice, Sunbae.”
“I got a big house to hang out with my friends at home. Tae-kyung, you’re welcome to come anytime, so come and hang out often.”
“Haha, thank you.”
On the long table in the spacious living room, fruit snacks and beer were prepared in various kinds.
“I didn’t know what brand Tae-kyung likes, so I bought everything that was available.”
“I eat anything. I don’t really know the taste of beer yet….”
“Tae-kyung, sit comfortably.”
I sat on the sofa and took a sip of the beer that Gun-woo Hyung handed me. I only took one sip, but my vision became dizzy and blurry as if I was getting drunk.
Yeah, I shouldn’t be drinking on a day like today….
“I became even more of a fan after watching Tae-kyung’s cover video today. I’m a real fan of Tae-kyung’s vocals.”
Liv Sunbae, who was sitting on the left, stroked the back of her neck and smiled.
“Being able to put your own color into difficult songs and sing them easily… I’m really jealous.”
Why is there no emotion in my heart even when I hear these sincere compliments?
That’s obviously because of Sung Se-han.
Originally, Sung Se-han should have been in front of me right now. He should have been confessing that he was genuinely captivated by my song, his brown eyes sparkling.
Sung Se-han should be the one showing such undisguised feelings.
Sung Se-han was who I expected.
“I also thought my singing had improved a lot lately. That’s probably because…”
Gun-woo Hyung, who was sitting on the rug and looking back and forth between me and Liv Sunbae, wore a puzzled expression. I leaned back against the plush sofa and fiddled with my beer glass.
“I think it’s because I like someone a lot. My emotions are layered into the song.”
The atmosphere in the wide living room, where no one spoke, sank heavily. I laughed for no reason and finished the remaining beer in my glass.
“Tae-kyung, that’s a dangerous statement. Idols aren’t supposed to date.”
Liv Sunbae playfully nudged my arm, trying to change the mood.
“Unrequited love is okay, though, right?”
Gun-woo Hyung’s eyes widened in surprise at the following answer.
“Ah, right.”
Even while nodding, Liv Sunbae couldn’t take her eyes off me. Just when I really wanted to avoid her gaze, Liv Sunbae opened her mouth.