53. Party Pooper - Saeyoung POV
Saeyoung stared at Saeran, who was laughing at something grandfather had said. It came out easily and free, without fear or awkwardness. Grandfather's eyes crinkled as he smiled at Saeran's laughter.
Mom and Hyun were busying themselves over the small cooktop with the grilled meat while they talked about possible clubs he could join in at school. Hyun looks so excited explaining everything to mom, and her grin could practically split her face in two.
Everyone was smiling and happy. So why did he feel like this? Why did he feel lonely looking at everyone enjoying themselves?
Saeyoung just sat there with them as he tried to smile along with them.
Until he was rudely pinched in the cheek by his mother, who was suddenly frowning at him in disapproval. "You're a thousand years too early to be lying to me mister tough guy."
He heard a smack and was suddenly let go. He looked up to see Hyun and Saeran with shocked expressions, while mom was rubbing the back of her head.
"Don't go abusing my cute little grandson!"
Mom stared at grandfather for a moment before yelling, "What the heck! Don't go abusing your daughter either! Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black?!"
"It's not abuse, it's called revenge." Grandfather scoffed.
There was a moment of silence after grandfather's remark. Saeyoung didn't know if he should be grateful or laughing at the whole situation.
There was a strange look on mom's face before she smiled and then—this adult woman—bit into an elder's arm to the horror of the three boys.
Her response afterwards? "It's not an assault. It's payback for the bite when I was 6."
