Chapter Two

"Shin Woo hyung!" Jeremy hopped to his bandmate's side at the kitchen table. It was there Shin Woo was sipping his afternoon tea and doing a bit of light reading. "I can't believe Go Mi Nyu's finally coming back today! I'm so excited! When she gets back, we're going to go out for ice cream and go out shopping and then-" Jeremy had been this way since Tae Kyung told him the news, even going as far as setting up a welcome home party at their dormitory.

"Jeremy." Shin Woo cut him off, trying to calm his overactive bandmate. "The first thing she's going to want to do is rest. She's going to have jet lag." He put his tea down, dogearing the page he was reading before resting the book he was reading down as well.
Jeremy sat beside Shin Woo, pouting. "But I want to do it today hyung~"

"There are so many hours in the day, Jeremy. And she's going to be here everyday- you'll have time to do all of that and more." Shin Woo's words were true.

After she was settled in, Go Mi Nyu would start working part-time for A.N Jell as an on-call assistant and continue her teaching position at the orphanage. After hearing of her desire to spend more time with her brother and boyfriend, Manager Ma and Coordinator gave President Ahn colorful recommendations and created a position for her. President Ahn really couldn't deny extra help involving his most popular group and set up a meeting to talk to her about the details of her contract later that month.

Shin Woo patted Jeremy on the head. "I know you're excited. I'm excited too." He smiled. Shin Woo missed Mi Nyu dearly. There were even times, in the first few months of after her departure, where he found it hard to even look at Mi Nam because of their similarities. He had a dull pain in his heart because of her, one that didn't die quickly. "But let's not overdo it."

"I won't!" Jeremy said, still beaming excitedly. "But you know what? I think we need some more party snacks! I'll go get some." He grabbing an apple from the table, he got up and headed for the door. "I'll get your favourite beer too, hyung!"

"Wait." Shin Woo stated calmly. Picking up his tea again he takes a sip before continuing, "Doesn't Go Mi Nam have your motorcycle?"

Jeremy stopped in his tracks. "What? But I just checked a couple of hours ago!" He then groaned, realizing he hadn't been plagued by Mi Nam in the recent hours. He quickly ran to the window to check if indeed his bike was gone. It unfortunately was.

"That thief!" Jeremy felt like pulling out his hair. Turning back to his hyung he yells, "That's it! I'm padlocking my bike!"

"You know you've said that at least a thousand times already. And, not once, have I seen you with a lock of any type." Knowing this would surely start a 'Mi Nam rant' he was in no mood to hear, he added, "This is an issue you have to take up with him. Good luck." Opening his book, he contently continued where he left off.

"Hyung!"

"Sorry, but it's not my problem." Shin Woo blocked out Jeremy's complaint.

Jeremy made a face at him as he went out the door. "That was harsh." Sure it wasn't his problem, but as his hyung couldn't he give better advice?

Since Go Mi Nam replaced Go Mi Nyu in their band, he got along with everyone and everyone got along with him. Jeremy couldn't figure out why he was excluded from that. He was nice to Go Mi Nam. He wanted to be friends. He thought Mi Nam was a great singer and was awesome to the fans. But he was horrible to Jeremy.
He constantly took his motorcycle without permission. He gave him dirty looks and an even dirtier attitude on a daily basis. And the reason? None, as far as Jeremy could figure out.

It was no secret that there was a sour relationship between the two to all who were closest- but none paid too much attention. President Ahn simply addressed the situation saying "Boys will be boys."

Exasperated, Jeremy plopped down at the table on their veranda. He brought the apple up to his mouth and bit viciously into it. "That. Go. Mi. Nam." He could barely contain himself, chewing the apple like it was tough meat. It wouldn't bother him half as much if he would just ask- but no! Asking was too above Go Mi Nam.

"He's so rude." Jeremy murmured to himself, getting a bark in response from Jolie. "Jolie agrees too?"

Jolie came out of her dog house and sat down next to her master. "Jolie, I wish she was here already." Mi Nyu could make things more bearable. All he had was his cousin Ye Eun to talk to but she worked more than him. It helped talking to her because she knew the twins in high school.

Finishing off his apple, he aimed at the trashcan and shot.

"Score!" Jeremy shouted as it went in. Jolie wagged her tail, giving her applauds.

Just then, Jeremy heard the sound of a motorcycle- his motorcycle. He turned his head towards the stairs leading up to the veranda. He's back. With arms crossed, he jumped up from his seat to confront Mi Nam.

He watched as Go Mi Nam came up the stairs, swinging his obnoxious auburn hair, a pink gift bag and Jeremy's helmet in tow.

One look at Jeremy and Mi Nam began to crack up, quickly coming to stand in front of other. While the younger lacked in height, he didn't lack in intimidation.

"Hyung, are you mad at me?" Go Mi Nam teased, his lip stud shining like a diamond in the sun.

Jeremy stayed silent for a second before replying in the meanest voice he could muster. "I'm warning you, Mi Nam!"

Mi Nam laughed again. "Oh, what are you doing to do? Beat me up? I'm so afraid!" He feigned fear, pushing his pink bag into Jeremy hands. "Wrap this before my sister gets here."

Jeremy's mouth opened in shock. "Are you kidding me?"

"Oh and um, make sure to keep this nice and warm for me, hyung." He said, roughly shoving the helmet into his hands.

Jeremy was stunned as Go Mi Nam left him to go inside. He couldn't even get a word in.

"Who does he think he is? Do I look like a maid? Am I wearing a maid outfit? You crazy bastard." He cursed at the door Mi Nam just went through. I hope he knows this means war.