93 New Place (1/2)

The next day.

The Lee trio gathered at the entrance of their new apartment with their luggage.

Jin Goo had insisted on taking them there with his car, which the three accepted. They had things to carry and Hyuk's bike did not have much room. Together, with Hyuk riding his bike and leading the way, Jin Goo drove Yeo Ri and Gun to their new house.

”Thanks for letting us stay over for so long, Jin Goo,” Hyuk says.

”Thank you, Jin Goo-oppa,” Yeo Ri parroted.

”Thank you, Hyung,” Gun followed suit.

The two younger Lees bowed their heads gratefully to the man.

”Don't mention it,” Jin Goo smiled.

He sent a warning glare at Hyuk. The three were finally renting their own place, and he couldn't help but worry about the eldest and youngest of the Lee siblings. Living in a house together, all by themselves, who knew what would happen?

Hyuk avoided the glare, and instead held out his hand for a handshake.

”See you later, Hyuk,” he says, accepting the handshake. He leaned in to whisper, ”Don't do anything stupid, or else.” Jin Goo narrowed his eyes.

”...” Hyuk rolled his eyes. Was he her brother, or was Jin Goo her brother? These days, it seemed as if their roles had switched.

If only that was true, he thought.

He was jealous of Jin Goo. The man was unrelated by blood to Yeo Ri, so if he wanted, he could romance her all he wants. Of course, as Yeo Ri's actual brother, Hyuk would not let him get close to Yeo Ri even if they were friends.

”You don't have to remind me,” Hyuk mumbled in response.

Jin Goo patted his friend's shoulder, ”I'm going now. Take care, Yeo Ri-ah. Gun, you too.” He flashed a smile at the two, bidding his farewell.

”Bye, Jin Goo-oppa,” Yeo Ri returned his smile.

”Don't forget to invite us to your housewarming party soon, *sshole,” he flashed a wicked grin to Hyuk as he got into his car.

”Go to hell, *sshole!” Hyuk replied, mirroring his grin. He was glad that Jin Goo was not treating him any differently despite finding out about his secret.

It was cold outside, so after seeing Jin Goo off, the three huddled inside.

The landlord, upon noticing that his new tenants had finally moved in, immediately went over to greet them. Along with a couple of beddings and blankets, he made his daughter help him carry the heater that he planned to give as a housewarming present for the new tenants.