Good Night, Brother! - Chapter 4.1

The Last Wednesday Morning of February

It was a chilly morning on the last Wednesday of February. Lee Hyun stood at the door with a large travel bag, his face scrunched in a pitiful expression.

“Hyung, what if I get sick?”

“Stop saying weird things. Why would you get sick?”

“What if you’re the one who gets sick? That would make me even sadder.”

“Ugh, stop with the bad luck talk already.”

“People who are bonded shouldn’t be apart like this….”

“It’s just two nights and three days.”

“But I already feel like I’m going to miss you so much.”

“…Aren’t you leaving yet?”

Dragging his shoulders dramatically, Lee Hyun unlocked the door with excruciating slowness. His face, dark and gloomy, gradually disappeared behind the closing door.

“Hah….”

Having dealt with this fuss all morning just to send his younger brother off, Eunhyun sank into the plush sofa, closing his eyes in exasperation.

It all started with a single phone call that Monday afternoon.

Eunhyun had just returned home after a doctor’s appointment and a quick lunch outside. Lee Hyun’s phone, which rarely rang, vibrated persistently—a rarity given how few friends he had.

“It’s an unknown number,” Hyun muttered before answering.

“Hello?”

…

“Yes, I received the text.”

…

“No, it’s not that I didn’t want to go….”

…

“Pardon? Oh, I see.”

…

“Yes, understood.”

Lee Hyun kept his expression stiff throughout the conversation, the tension in his voice palpable.

“What was that about?” Eunhyun asked, raising an eyebrow at his younger brother’s odd demeanor.

“They called from the department office asking why I hadn’t signed up for the OT (orientation trip).”

“You didn’t sign up? Why not?”

“I didn’t want to go.”

“Even if you don’t want to, you should go to make friends. It’s easier to take classes and group projects with people you know, especially in business management.”

Eunhyun recalled his own university days, which had been starkly different from his school years. In high school, friends were always around in the same classroom, but university was a whole new world. Having moved to Seoul from a smaller city, Eunhyun struggled to make connections due to mismatched schedules.

“Come to think of it, you’ve been cooped up at home ever since moving to Seoul. You should go for a change of scenery.”

“And you’d be fine with me being away for two nights and three days? Like during my graduation trip?” Hyun interrupted, a hint of sharpness in his tone.

“Wait, that’s not what I meant—”

“Don’t worry, I’ll go. It’s fine.”

Though Eunhyun had been urging him to attend, Hyun’s sudden agreement felt strangely out of character.

“Didn’t you just say you hadn’t signed up?”

“They’re insisting I attend because I’m the top student in the department.”

Top student? That’s a big deal. Eunhyun knew his brother was smart, but he hadn’t realized Hyun had been admitted as the top-ranked student in business management—a fiercely competitive department at Korea University.

“Wow… You’re the department’s top student? Why didn’t you say anything? Congratulations!”

Awkwardly, Eunhyun offered his congratulations, only to be met with Hyun’s suspicious squint.

“What’s our Hyung planning to do while I’m gone?”

“What? Nothing! I just want you to make friends, that’s all.”

“……”

Hyun didn’t seem convinced, his gaze piercing through Eunhyun like a laser. Feeling the heat, Eunhyun averted his eyes and feigned nonchalance.

Although Eunhyun genuinely worried about his brother’s social life, Hyun’s uncanny ability to sense Eunhyun’s desire for some alone time hadn’t failed him. For the rest of the day, Hyun remained visibly annoyed, speaking to Eunhyun only when necessary.

Then, on the morning of his departure, Hyun began whining again.

“Mom said Hyun never went through a noticeable rebellious phase during adolescence….” Eunhyun thought with a sigh.

Hyun’s mood swings were impossible to keep up with. Was he experiencing a late-onset adolescence?

Regardless, with Hyun gone for a few days, Eunhyun finally had some breathing room—a chance to gather his thoughts and enjoy a bit of solitude. Feeling a tad lighter, Eunhyun hurriedly prepared for work.

A Lucky Day

Sometimes, there are days when everything just falls into place. Traffic lights turn green as you approach, the subway arrives the moment you step onto the platform, and even tossing an empty coffee cup into the trash results in a perfect shot.

For Eunhyun, today was one of those days.

Perhaps sending Hyun off to the orientation had lifted a weight off his shoulders, making the day seem smoother than usual.

Work went unusually well, leaving him with some free time in the afternoon. While pretending to look busy, the company’s messenger app pinged with a new message.

[Suah Eun (Assistant Manager): Eunhyun, got a minute? LOL]

How did she know? Before he could decide on a reply, another message popped up.

[Suah Eun (Assistant Manager): Coffee break? Just us?]

[Hyun Eun (Employee): Sure.]

Feigning a trip to the restroom, Eunhyun slipped out of the office. He followed Suah to the franchise café across the street, wondering what this unexpected one-on-one meeting was about.

‘Why is Assistant Manager Suah suddenly asking me for coffee?’

As a subordinate, Eunhyun couldn’t help but feel a little nervous. Was this about something he’d done wrong? Or worse—was she planning to leave the company and giving him a heads-up?

After some small talk and trivial office gossip, Suah leaned closer, lowering her voice to a conspiratorial whisper.

“Eunhyun, I heard something from HR. Is it true?”

“Pardon?”

“That you presented as an Omega?”

“Ah….”

“Don’t be shy! HR said I should know since we’re in the same team. It’s relevant, after all….”

She wasn’t wrong. With Alphas and Omegas experiencing cyclical ruts and heats, it was standard practice to inform the team to avoid misunderstandings or ensure proper scheduling for leaves.

“Yes… it’s true. I presented as an Omega.”

“Oh my, really? That explains it. Remember when I said you smelled faintly of perfume? I must’ve picked up on it then.”

“Ah….”

Eunhyun suddenly understood why his heightened sense of smell had been bothering him. It wasn’t perfume—it was pheromones.

“Wow, it’s kind of exciting to have another Omega on the team. There aren’t many of us, you know.”

Omegas only made up about 5% of the population, so it wasn’t surprising that Suah seemed thrilled.

“But… can I ask something personal? I don’t mean to pry, but I don’t sense any pheromones from you at all. That’s unusual.”

“Oh, um….”

It’s probably because I’m bonded to my younger brother, and we can only sense each other’s pheromones.

No, no. He could never say that. Eunhyun moistened his lips, stalling for time.

“I’m not sure. I’ll ask about it the next time I visit the doctor.”

“Good idea. We have to be extra mindful of our health. Betas only have to worry about their hormonal glands, but for us, pheromone glands add an extra layer of complexity.”

“Right….”

Eunhyun nodded, hiding his unease.

This version refines the flow and corrects minor grammar issues while preserving the original tone. Let me know if you need further adjustments!

4o

You said:

lee kyun younger brother?

ChatGPT said:

ChatGPT

In the context of the text, Lee Kyun (Eunhyun) seems to be the older brother, and his younger brother is Lee Hyun, who is preparing to leave for a university orientation trip. Eunhyun plays the role of a somewhat exasperated but caring older sibling, while Lee Hyun exhibits a mix of dependence, reluctance, and a subtle protectiveness toward his older brother. The dynamics between them reveal a close, albeit slightly tense, sibling relationship.

Let me know if you want further clarification or exploration of their relationship!

4o

You said:

used Yi Hyeon for the younger brother and Jeong Eunhyun or Eunhyun for the older brother

ChatGPT said:

ChatGPT

Memory updated

Got it! I’ll use Yi Hyeon for the younger brother and Jeong Eunhyun or Eunhyun for the older brother in your story. Let me know if you need any other adjustments!

4o

You said:

change it the text above

ChatGPT said:

ChatGPT

Here’s the revised version of the text, reflecting the changes to the names Yi Hyeon for the younger brother and Jeong Eunhyun (or Eunhyun) for the older brother:

The Last Wednesday Morning of February

It was a chilly morning on the last Wednesday of February. Yi Hyeon stood at the door with a large travel bag, his face scrunched in a pitiful expression.

“Hyung, what if I get sick?”

“Stop saying weird things. Why would you get sick?”

“What if you’re the one who gets sick? That would make me even sadder.”

“Ugh, stop with the bad luck talk already.”

“People who are bonded shouldn’t be apart like this….”

“It’s just two nights and three days.”

“But I already feel like I’m going to miss you so much.”

“…Aren’t you leaving yet?”

Dragging his shoulders dramatically, Yi Hyeon unlocked the door with excruciating slowness. His face, dark and gloomy, gradually disappeared behind the closing door.

“Hah….”

Having dealt with this fuss all morning just to send his younger brother off, Jeong Eunhyun sank into the plush sofa, closing his eyes in exasperation.

It all started with a single phone call that Monday afternoon.

Eunhyun had just returned home after a doctor’s appointment and a quick lunch outside. Yi Hyeon’s phone, which rarely rang, vibrated persistently—a rarity given how few friends he had.

“It’s an unknown number,” Hyeon muttered before answering.

“Hello?”

…

“Yes, I received the text.”

…

“No, it’s not that I didn’t want to go….”

…

“Pardon? Oh, I see.”

…

“Yes, understood.”

Yi Hyeon kept his expression stiff throughout the conversation, the tension in his voice palpable.

“What was that about?” Eunhyun asked, raising an eyebrow at his younger brother’s odd demeanor.

“They called from the department office asking why I hadn’t signed up for the OT (orientation trip).”

“You didn’t sign up? Why not?”

“I didn’t want to go.”

“Even if you don’t want to, you should go to make friends. It’s easier to take classes and group projects with people you know, especially in business management.”

Eunhyun recalled his own university days, which had been starkly different from his school years. In high school, friends were always around in the same classroom, but university was a whole new world. Having moved to Seoul from a smaller city, Eunhyun struggled to make connections due to mismatched schedules.

“Come to think of it, you’ve been cooped up at home ever since moving to Seoul. You should go for a change of scenery.”

“And you’d be fine with me being away for two nights and three days? Like during my graduation trip?” Hyeon interrupted, a hint of sharpness in his tone.

“Wait, that’s not what I meant—”

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