He's Mine | Jikook

28| Secrets

"Hyung, why are you so upset with me? I didn't do anything wrong!"

"Really? Then why does Joy know about our affair, huh?" Taehyung asked and made his way downstairs, ignoring a maid's greeting.

"Maybe someone else told her?"

"And who could that be?"

"I-I don't know."

"Jihoon.."

"Fine! Yes, I told her. She's always around you and it's making me sick!"

"Listen, you're not my boyfriend. There's no reason for you to get jealous, why can't you understand?"

"It's not my fault that you made me fall in love with you! Joy only likes your looks and status, but I.. I like your personality and-"

"I don't care, Jihoon! Just move on! I already told you that I'm not into relationships."

"You only care about that girl! Are you in love with her too?"

Taehyung nearly cursed at the younger. Why couldn't Jihoon just accept a rejection? He was annoyed and didn't understand why they fought for his attention when he already made clear that he had no interest in dating them.

"I don't have to explain myself. Stop being a brat and grow the fuck up."

With that, he ended the call and walked into the dining room. His grandmother was already sitting at the table and smiled as she watched him take a seat across from her.

"Good morning, sweetheart! Did you sleep well?" She asked and Taehyung yawned wearily.

"Not really, but it's okay. I don't have any work to do. Maybe I'll even go out and meet Bogum," he answered and cursed at himself for having another bad headache, "Well, only if my head stops killing me."

"Your sister and Dowon are going to visit us for dinner. I'd be happy if you stayed in tonight."

The actor stopped eating and his mood worsened again. A few months ago, he purposely moved out of his parents' mansion to avoid them- in particular, to avoid Hyeri's fiance. He felt guilty for secretly sleeping with him and therefore chose to live at his grandmother's villa. Unfortunately, Dowon was still part of his family and didn't intend to leave Hyeri any time soon.

"Taehyung?" The old woman broke the silence after noticing his deep frown and reached out for his hand, "Are you alright, honey? You look so pale."

"Huh? O-oh, it's nothing. Don't worry grandma, I guess I'm still a little dizzy from yesterday's party."

"Are you sure? I can call my doctor."

Taehyung couldn't suppress a smile and gripped her hand tighter. He really loved his grandmother- she was a kind and caring person. He felt bad for lying to her, but telling the truth didn't seem like a very good idea. She'd only be disappointed in him, and Taehyung didn't want to hurt his beloved ones.

"No, I'm fine. Food will make the pain go away," he laughed and continued enjoying their breakfast, "Anyway, what did you do last night?"

"Oh, not so much. I talked to your mother, read a book, did some online- shopping and then went to sleep early. What about you? I'm sure you had a lot of fun."

"Yes, we really enjoyed ourselves. I probably shouldn't have drunk so much, though."

"I always tell you, but you never listen to me! Sometimes I worry about you, Tae. It's not healthy," his grandmother scolded him and sighed deeply, "Sadly, your father was the same as a teenager. I remember arguing with him whenever he drank too much."