Hyunjoo made her decision clear . She will move in with Woong . Hyunjoo suggested in to Winwin and although he was against it , he can't deny that it will make Woong more happy .
Woong went through a lot for the past 18 years . Someone is finally doing something that maybe would make him happy .
“ Where have you been , Choi Hyunjoo ?! You left your phone at home and never give us a call ”
It was her mother .
It was heavy for her , but she needs to tell her mother .
“ Mother , I'm leaving the house . ”
Her mother was trying to vacuum the carpet , but immediately stopped by her intention to leave the house .
“ Is there anything wrong ? Did we treated you badly ? Tell me , Hyunjoo . ”
Thousands of thoughts in her mother's head , thinking that it must due to the fact that she was treated badly by her father .
“ No , mother . There's nothing wrong . I just think that it is time for me to leave the house . I can't rely on you or father anymore . Remember our agreement with the court , mother ?
“ Until you're 18 years old . ” she said in a soft tone
“ Yes , mother . Until I'm 18 years old . I'm 18 years old now , so I have to leave . I was not legally adopted , but we made a promise with the court . I might leave , but I will still be your daughter . ”
Truth to be told , her mother has been wishing that Hyunjoo would forget about leaving the house at the age of 18 but she can't break their promise with the court . Once she's 18 , she must let her go .
“ Promise is a promise . We must keep our promise . Atleast stay here for another night , would you ? ”
Hyunjoo smiled , giving her mother the tightest hug she could . It might be the last time .
“ If you can't come back as my daughter , then come back as my daughter-in-law . ”
“ Pardon ? ”
“ Oh my god , Choi Hyunjoo . Did you seriously think that I can't recognise those sparkling eyes whenever Soobin is around ? ”
“ You knew ? ”
“ It's either you're too stupid or I'm too smart . It's the second one and you should acknowledge that . ”
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Beomgyu was devastated to hear about Hyunjoo moving out . He cried so hard during dinner and even begged Hyunjoo not to leave but she can't stay . She knew that she can't .
Her father has not say a word after knowing that she will leave . He was expressionless all the time .
Soobin ? He wasn't home when they were having dinner . He wasn't home when Hyunjoo was packing her stuffs either . Maybe he was not there at Woong's mansion to find Hyunjoo . Maybe he was there because he wanted to stay there .
Possibilities , possibilities .
Hyunjoo waited untill Beomgyu falls asleep so that she could leave Soobin's room . Beomgyu cried so hard , even his boyfriend had to sing him a song to let him sleep .
18 years of running around the house . Playing with the maids , joking with the guards . Now , Hyunjoo is finally leaving everything behind to find her real family . She was glad that she grew up into a decent human being .
Trying to close the door of her room , a sudden pair of arms sneaked their way towards Hyunjoo's waist , pulling her closer to the chest .
“ Are you going to leave me again ? ”
Soobin.
“ Answer me , Hyunjoo . Are you going to leave me again ? ” Soobin's voice cracks as Hyunjoo could feel tears streaming down Soobin's cheeks .
“ Soobin , I have to leave . I can't stay here anymore . ”
Soobin cried softly while snuggling closer into Hyunjoo's neck . His hold on Hyunjoo's waist were tighter than before .
“ Please don't leave me ”
Soobin keeps on repeating the same thing over and over again , making Hyunjoo a crying mess .
She can't back out now .
“ Soobin , look at me . ” Hyunjoo managed to turn around , facing Soobin .
Her long fingers trace on Soobin's face , caressing it softly with her thumbs .
Leaning forward slowly , Hyunjoo lets her lips touch Soobin's . It was only for a mere second but Soobin can't let her go , not yet .
Their lips touched , with Soobin's palms on her cheeks . It was more than just a peck or a soft kiss . The kiss was rather gentle and passionate .
Trying to get a breathe , Soobin took the chance to insert his tongue into Hyunjoo's cavern.
It brings shock towards Hyunjoo , but she gave in . Hyunjoo , too , wanted to pour her feelings out in the kiss .
No words needed , only battling tongues and gentle kisses . It was enough to tell each other their feelings for the past few years .
Hyunjoo had managed to stop them both before things get heated .
“ Please don't leave me . I can't live a day in this house without you . It's suffocating . ”
“ I'm not going to leave you . I'm not going to leave anyone . You know where I would be if I leave . You can always find me there .”
Soobin's breathing were finally stable . Hyunjoo was right . He can always go to Woong's mansion to find her .
“ Stay here with me tonight ”
Hyunjoo smiled , nodding her head upon Soobin's request .
That's how they both ended up sleeping on the same bed for the first time in 18 years .
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The Siblings || TXT Soobin
Short Story" Trust me , it's hard to see him as a brother " - Choi Hyun Joo In which Hyun Joo finds it hard to resist her charming adopted brother .
