Jungwoo could not help but lick his lips at the tone the elder talked in about love and at the sight that the said man was granting to him. But because the temperature was already getting high, he controlled his nerves.

“Aish… I guess love is really painful.” Jungwoo smiled sheepishly and then Taeil turned back to him and giggled at his response.

“Awhh… Do not be worried, Jungwoo. Your love story won't be painful.” He assured while cooing at the other man.

Jungwoo made a puppy pout before speaking, “But then it won't be true love.”

Taeil started laughing lightly and Jungwoo could not be more proud knowing that he was the reason for the elder's laughter. He loved being the reason for his smile, joy and maybe even happiness.

“No, no. Of course it will. See, there are some rare, exceptional love stories which start with a happy beginning and end with a happy ending. And I wish that yours will be the rare one. Filled with only happiness and pleasure.”

The smile Taeil was giving to Jungwoo while speaking such flattering statements could just murder Jungwoo right there.

He did not know if he should go with his next question or not. Or at least this fast. But his heart just wasn't cooperating with his mind.

“Taeillie Hyung?”

“Yes, Woo-ah.” Taeil sounded as sweet as ever.

“Have you ever been in love?”

The question did make Taeil stunned for a second. But he then started smiling as he started picturing a certain someone while answering the question.

“When have I not? Ahh… Since I was a kid, I experienced the feeling of being in love. In love with someone who I've known as almost an infant.”

Jungwoo started mentally noting Taeil's words and he literally was not disappointed at the fact that Taeil has been in love. Not after knowing that the description Taeil was giving matched his situations at many points.

“We parted our ways, but fate also got our days. World of course being small, got us at one axis, again. And now, I'm once again near, very near to the love of my life. Just hoping and trying my best to have it entirely, soon.”

Jungwoo went redder than ever at Taeil's open and confident confession. Gosh. Why was the short man everything Jungwoo could wish for?

They both looked at each other, smiling in the silence and Jungwoo just wanted to stop the time right there. Though, he himself decided to break the silence before he could make any fast move.

“Your love story will sure be accomplished and of course with a happy ending, Taeillie Hyung.”

“So will yours, My Dongsaeng.”

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“He really talks about you a lot, lately. Or, just since the day he met you. It feels as if he's your best friend and not me.”

“Well, he's my best Dongsaeng and even friend since I believe I already told you that I don't mind going further than just being besties with you, Doie.”

Dongyoung blushed at the statement that came from the other line. He cleared his throat a little before responding. “Ahh… I uhh…”

“You're again stuttering, bunny.” The sound on the other line giggled and Dongyoung felt embarrassed. “I'm sorry, Taeil. I was just…”

“I know, I know, Doie. Don't worry. Well, he's really still the little Woo I knew. He just grew by body but not by behavior. And I really like it!”

“Just like you. You both are little children.”

“Yahh! Kim Dongyoung, I'm your Hyung.”

They both started laughing and talking about random things then Taeil suddenly brought up a certain topic.

“Jungwoo asked about love, today.”

Dongyoung slightly gulped as he waited for the latter to continue.

“And you immediately appeared in my mind as soon as I thought about the love of my life.”

Dongyoung wanted to say something, anything. But he couldn't come up with any word at that moment realizing that he was already running out of oxygen.

They both went silent. Only their breaths could be heard through each line of the phone call.

“Doyoung, just tell me if I'm your moonlight for tonight…”

“You are the light of my life. Every single day, and every single night, Taeil.” Dongyoung didn't know how he said that instantly. Probably his heart was manhandling him.

“So you are. Good night, Doie.”

And the line went disconnected.

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“Taeillie Hyung, Miss Wendy had informed us that today we'll be taking back a few borrowed books. So, can you please update me with the borrowers' name?” The giant male asked Taeil as he checked for the list in the system. He didn't receive any response though.

Frowning his eyebrows, he started shaking the latter while again calling him. “Taeil Hyung?”

His frown turned into a fond smile as soon as he found out the reason for the elder not responding to him.

There, the man of his dreams was lost in dreams as he dozed off. Jungwoo didn't waste another second and took out his phone, capturing his admired sight into his phone. He had quite many pictures of Taeil by now in his phone.

The shorter often got dozed off or lost into books or work which was a win-win for Jungwoo to click his pictures without even him realizing. They did take selfies and all together but when Taeil in such states just seemed so small and pure even more than he already was and the younger couldn't help but capture them into his phone so that he could admire them all night.

No wonder why his elder brother was with Taeil all the time back then. He was such a rose himself which everyone would want to achieve even if they would have to go through the pain. He regretted not getting to know the elder back then but then again, it's never too late.

He started exploring Taeil's pictures that he had just clicked forgetting about his concern as well as waking up Taeil.

Though, Taeil's daze still got broken as his phone started ringing and breaking the silence.

Taeil yawned lightly and Jungwoo couldn't help but coo silently. The elder then grabbed his phone and picked up the call. “Hello? Ahh… Yes, yes. Taeil this side. Sorry?”

Jungwoo noticed the worriness in the elder's tone as the said man started getting concerned. Which made Jungwoo himself worried, thinking as to who the latter was talking to and about what that he was getting worried.

“No worries. Yes, yes. Thank you so much for trying. That's okay. Yeah. You too. Have a great day ahead.”

Taeil then disconnected the line and placed his phone on the counter making a tensed expression while massaging his temples.

Jungwoo couldn't bear to see his Taeil all tense so he asked right away. “Hyung, what's wrong? If you don't mind. I would love to hear and help if you would let me…”

The elder chuckled at the younger's tone. Taeil cooed at Jungwoo and started answering. “Oh Woo-ah, why would I mind? Anyways, it's nothing really much. I just have been trying to find a flat to move in. I mean, the motel is obviously so fine having all the needed sources and supplies
and is really luxury. And Doyoungie would probably never ask me for payment nor for moving out but I myself don't feel really good at that thought. You see, no relation between business.”