Two days had passed since the incident, and as usual, the elder ignored the younger one, not giving him a second glance.
In the evening, after returning from school, the younger one couldn't find his eomma again. This repeated every day since coming to the mansion. He felt heavy-hearted; he was used to the warm welcome of his eomma since his kindergarten days. Even if she wasn't feeling well, she never missed welcoming Ederic home in the evening. However, since coming to this luxurious mansion, she always disappeared and only welcomed him in the evening. The suffocation caused by this luxurious life couldn't be erased by anything for this boxy smile boy.While he was lost in his thoughts, someone walked into his room. He didn't notice the person as he drowned in his deep ocean of thoughts."Baby, what happened? You look down," Ederic's mom entered, holding a small box in her hand. As soon as he saw his mother, he ran towards her and hugged her tightly."Eomma, where did you go? Do you know how scared I was? Please don't leave me alone again," he burst into tears. It was suffocating for the younger one; everything was new for him, and he felt too weak to cope with it all.She made him sit on the bed and wiped the tears from his cheeks. "I'm sorry, Baby. I went out to buy something for you," she explained, handing over the little box to him. Ederic hesitated to take it, but she gently placed it in his palm."Don't you want to open it, Ed? It's my first gift for you. Are you still angry at me? I'm sorry, baby," she caressed his cheeks and planted a gentle kiss on his forehead. Ederic, moved by the warm kiss from his eomma, started to open the little box. His eyes widened in happiness as he saw a cute bracelet, a gift from his mother."Eomma, it looks cute. I really like it," he wore the bracelet and shook his hand in happiness."It seems he really likes it. I'm sorry, Ed, it's my first and last gift for you. I had saved money to buy you something nice, but now I don't think I'll get the chance. My health is getting worse day by day. I hope this bracelet will stay with you till the end, just like your Momma's memories," a tear fell from her eyes before Ederic could notice, but she quickly wiped it away and looked at her kid who was giggling happily."Ed, baby, these two rings on the bracelet are like you and your Hyung Aaron. Even if he hates you, you should support him all the time, got it?" As she spoke, the younger one nodded without thinking, completely captivated by the gift from his mother.Their conversation was overheard by someone standing outside, none other than Aaron."Eomma, look, it looks cute, right? I really like it. Thank you, Eomma," Ederic hugged his mother.Aaron couldn't bear standing there any longer; he had been sent by his mother, Mrs. Alit, to call them for some snacks. Thanks to that, he had unintentionally overheard what he should have. He wasn't heartless enough to ignore those words; he, too, had cherished Ederic's mom's warm welcome in the evening. He had been a bit worried when he couldn't find her today, so he accepted the task of calling them."Damn... why is she so nice? Doesn't she know I'm always rude to her?" He walked away from there.At dinner, Ederic was humming happily while eating. Mrs. Alit was drawn to his boxy smile. After all, He was such a cute kid."Looks like our Ed is so happy," Mrs. Alit broke the silence."Yes, who made you this happy, kid?" Mr. Alit chimed in. As they both spoke, Ederic was terrified and almost choked on his food. He took some time to answer their question."Eomma bought me a gift," he said without glancing at them.Aaron's eyes were fixed on the bracelet; the two rings were entwined with each other. It seemed expensive, but that didn't matter to Aaron. What mattered was that it was special, and he thought so too."Is that the bracelet?" Mr. Alit pointed out the bracelet in Ederic's hand, and Ederic nodded, his head hanging down nervously. He tried to accept his new family, but he always failed in his attempts.Ederic put down his chopsticks and ran away from there as He was nervous, but Aaron also got up from his chair. "I'm full.""Aaron, why are you getting up? You didn't eat much," Mrs. Alit asked worrying about her son."I'm done with your family drama. I lost my appetite," before Mr. Alit could burst into anger, Aaron walked away. Ederic's mom was there, uttering nothing.Her heart pained from Aaron's rude words, but what could she do? Nothing, she realized. Aaron didn't even look at his mother.After the slap from his mother, he stopped talking to her as before, always staying in his room without talking to anyone. Everyone was worried about his sudden change. Having an IQ of 148 didn't help the pain in his heart. More than that, he didn't want to share anything with the boy or that woman, both of whom now belonged to the Alit family.However, everything was slowly changing, and his heart was gradually accepting them as his family, but his ego prevented him from showing it.He went upstairs, not to his room, but to Ederic's room. Ederic was happily rolling on his bed, giggling and nuzzling the pillow.Aaron sighed and walked away from the room, heading to his own. He fell on his comfy bed, wondering why they were so easy to bully. He didn't like it when Ederic didn't fight back. "I want to bully him until he fights back. I think I'm becoming cruel day by day. I hate my current self," he cursed himself and hugged the pillow. After some time of unhealthy thoughts, he fell asleep.Two days later, the younger one was still overjoyed because of the bracelet his mother had brought for him. He cherished it like a treasure, keeping it in his hands most of the time. Ederic was deeply attached to his bracelet, feeling the love and warmth from his mother through it. He walked around with a constant smile, oblivious to the outer world and its worries. It was his cute tiny world where he and his mom were only there. One day, while at school, Dallin excitedly pointed out to Lyan that they often saw the same boy around. “Hyung look at that boy. we are meeting him often right” Dallin leaped a little seeing the tiger cub there. “Fuck you, Dallin. it's been one month since we regularly attended the class. why are you being dramatic” He was kind of annoyed by the younger's words. yeah, the younger was already attached to Ederic just by watching him far away. Lyan was irritated by the mention of the younger one, as he didn't like the rich kids, but Dallin couldn't help gettin
Aaron refuses to give the bracelet back to the younger brother, Ederic. He keeps the bracelet with him, symbolizing the entangled relationship between the two brothers, destined to hurt each other.As the weekend approaches, Aaron informs his mother, Mrs Alit, about the school trip and asks for permission. “I'm going on a school trip this weekend. I need permission” Aaron gave a permission letter to Mrs Alit for signature. Mrs Alit, aware of her son's stubbornness, signs the permission letter without any questions, choosing not to argue with him.Curious about whether Ederic will be going on the trip as well, Mrs Alit asks Aaron about his brother's plans “Is Ederic coming?”. However, Aaron dismisses the question, implying that it's none of his concern, “Ask him if you want. It's none of my business”. Taking the paper, he walked away from there. Mrs Alit sighed hard. When would this dumb boy change? small change, a dumb boy with 148 1Q. Meanwhile, in Ederic's room, he seeks his mother
IN THE TRIP"This place looks amazing," one of the students complimented as they strolled through the forest area. The chilly breeze, the scenic beauty—it felt like heaven to them."It truly is a slice of paradise," another agreed.The forest they come for a trip tucked away in the heart of nature, where the trees stood tall and proud, their emerald leaves creating a mesmerising canopy above. Sunlight filtered through the foliage, casting a warm, ethereal glow upon the forest floor.As the students ventured deeper into the forest, they discovered a world filled with enchantment and wonder. The air was scented with the sweet fragrance of wildflowers, and the melodic symphony of chirping birds and rustling leaves embraced them like a soothing lullaby.A meandering stream flowed through the heart of the forest, its crystal-clear waters reflecting the vibrant colours of the surrounding flora. Graceful butterflies danced gracefully, adding to the already magical ambience.The students were
THE NEXT DAY, THE OFFICIAL TRIP STARTEDWhen Ederic woke up, he couldn't find his hyungs beside him. Pehaps, He had slept well last night, thanks to Dallin's warm cuddles.Stepping outside, Ederic saw that all the boys were wandering around in their boxers. Girls were not present, making it a boys-only scene."Hey, you're awake. Let's head to the river. Everyone's there," Dallin called out as he entered the tent."You're wearing your shirt fully," Ederic asked innocently. Dallin couldn't resist the cuteness."You adorable tiger, just slay me with your cuteness," Dallin exclaimed, playfully jumping on Ederic and ruffling his hair until it became messier than when he woke up. Ederic laughed joyfully.Unbeknownst to them, someone was watching from afar, and that someone could only be Aaron."That cat man didn't let me take off my clothes, or I'd get smacked on the head. Let's go," Dallin pouted adorably, voicing a slight complaint. Ederic nodded, and they walked together, leading to a pl
Ederic's heart throbbed with pain as he ran away from the scene, feeling as though it had been stabbed by countless knives. Seeking comfort and solace, he approached his Hyung to ask for his bracelet, but instead, he found himself forcibly pushed into a nearby river by his brother. The frigid waters penetrated his fragile body, sending shivers down his spine.Desperate to escape the turmoil within him, Ederic hurried to a place Dallin had once taken him before coming to the river. It was the only location where he could find a semblance of peace. Underneath a tree, he curled up, placing his cheeks on his knees, and let out a heartfelt cry, unable to contain his emotions any longer.The sobbing continued for what felt like an eternity “I don't want to be weak...” until a rustling sound from the trees startled him. A mysterious figure emerged from the shadows, approaching him with a calming aura, “How long you are going to cry?” The person had doe-like eyes and bunny teeth, giving off
Dallin and Lyan approached the tent with evident concern etched on their faces. It was only natural for them to worry about Ederic, who was still fragile and innocent, susceptible to harm from anything around him.As they entered the tent, they took a deep breath, finding the younger one nestled under a warm blanket and an inaudible whimper escaped from the younger's mouth which was unnoticed by them. But they couldn't understand why he clung to it as if he had been submerged in a river.Little did they know, just an hour ago, the tiger pup had indeed fallen into the river, an experience that left him shaken and distressed.Dallin went straight to Ederic and embraced him tightly, providing the comfort he needed. Lyan knew he had been hard on him a few minutes ago, and now a strange sense of guilt gnawed at his mind, leaving him restless and yearning to take it all back. Ederic wished he could disappear into a deep hole to escape his own feelings."You scared me to death, Ederic. Where
IN ALIT's MANSIONIn the luxurious expanse of Alit's mansion, Ederic lay on the bed, tightly clutching the blanket as shivers racked his feverish body. The aftermath of his recent trip had left him unwell, his temperature soaring. His concerned mother remained faithfully by his side, her worry palpable."Ed, you're truly scaring your Eomma. How did this fever catch you?" With a delicate touch, she blew on the steaming cup of soup, her eyes fixed on her ailing son.Blinking his eyes incessantly, Ederic felt an overwhelming numbness enveloping him. The sensation of heat alternated with chills, and his body ached all over. Sweat trickled down his forehead as weakness and dehydration drained his energy, leaving him unable to focus on anything around him."Come on, dear, have some of this soup.""Eomma, I really don't want anything. It tastes bitter," he whimpered, his voice resembling that of a young child. His mother let out a sigh, well aware of his stubbornness. She understood that he
Aaron and Ryan's conversation buzzed with the joyful echoes of long-overdue reunions. Meanwhile, Mr. Alit and his brother delved into business discussions, with Mrs. Alit graciously serving coffee and appetising snacks to keep the atmosphere lively.Amidst the camaraderie, Ederic's mother felt a pang of worry as she noticed her younger child shivering. She longed to see her elder son's smile directed at his sibling, but it remained absent."Eomma, can we go to my room? I'm not feeling well," the young one softly implored, gently tugging at her dress. She carefully led him to her room on the ground floor, concerned for his well-being as his mobility was limited due to his ailment.Inside the sanctuary of her room, emotions flowed freely between mother and child fighting to handle them. "Baby, I'm sorry," she began, her eyes glistening with unshed tears, her heart heaving with a folding pain of the circumstance they were in right now. Perplexed, the younger one questioned, "Why are y