Late Night Adventures with a Green-Haired Kingpin
Part 1 | Part 2 Intro | Part 2 | Part 3 Intro | Part 3 | Part 4 Intro
Chapter Summary: Taeyong and his sister, Hae-Ju, meet each other for the first time. A strong bond is formed and now Taeyong has a surprise for Hae-Ju.
Pairing: Gang Leader!Taeyong X Reader
Warning: death mention, funeral mention, cheating mention
(a/n: this is an intro for part 4! I got a lot of questions about Greenie’s sister so I hope this answers most of them!! This was probably the saddest chapter to write but Thank you guys for your support!! I hope you like it❤️also!! Happy Birthday @pwurin !!!❤️🎈🎊🎂thank you for all the love🥺)
[12 Years Ago: The Funeral]
Taeyong’s aunt and uncle drive the black suv over a long and bumpy road as they leave the cemetery.
He looks out through the window through teary eyes as he remembers his parents and the last conversation he had with them.
“Taeyong-Ah! You’ve done so well, your science project got first place?! Where do you want to eat? We have to celebrate!”
A tear rolls down his cheek as he remembers his mom’s excited face and his dad’s proud smile.
But he didn’t get a chance to tell them where he wanted to go, as his dad was called in for work right after.
Once again, Taeyong’s dad would have to fly out to Korea for business, leaving he and his mom to celebrate alone.
Taeyong remembered being upset at the urgency of his father’s trip and how his father always agreed to leave them behind for work; he was so furious this time, he didn’t even look at him when he said goodbye.
But the young boy would come to regret his pettiness.
His mom accompanied his dad to the airport, and that’s when it happened.
He didn’t know exactly how the car accident happened. He overheard the cops say things like “18-wheeler,” and “brake malfunction.” However, none of it made sense.
Why him? Why his parents? Why did his dad have to leave for work that night?
Taeyong was confused, upset, and devastated. It felt surreal. He stared at the door, waiting for his parents to come through it at any moment.
Too many thoughts, too many emotions, too many new faces and people he didn’t want to talk to. Too many questions.
“what do you want to eat, Taeyong?”
“Did you sleep well, Taeyong?”
“How can I help you, Taeyong?”
He wished it would all end. He wished he could just go home and run into the arms of his happy parents again.
The ride home finally ended and as soon as Taeyong entered his house, his family members stopped talking and turned to him. He hated the way they looked at him, they pitied him and it pissed him off. Everything pissed him off. He never saw these people, he didn’t have a good relationship with any of them. And now, they filled his home and gossiped and ate food like they really cared for his parents in the first place.
He took his black dress shoes off and was about to run upstairs and lock himself in his room before his aunt took hold of his hand.
“Taeyong..before you go, there’s someone you have to meet.” His paternal aunt looked on him with a sincerely sad expression. Her eyes were just like his father’s, deep, warm. They were comforting and calming, even with all the madness around them.
She was the only one that really made Taeyong feel normal, so he didn’t mind doing what she said.
He nodded slowly and wiped his teary eyes.
She took his hand and led him to his father’s office upstairs.
A few minutes later, she brought a young girl into the room and locked the door behind them. She was small and looked familiar, but Taeyong couldn’t figure out how he knew her.
“Taeyong..you don’t know this, but.. this is Hae-Ju.. she’s your sister.”
Taeyong’s aunt started slowly, she waited to see Taeyong’s initial reaction.
Would he lash out? Would he cry harder? She wasn’t sure, so she wanted to be careful and give him time.
Hae-Ju hid behind her leg, peaking out from behind to see the strange boy’s face.
She was also grieving and didn’t completely understand the situation.
Neither of them knew of each other’s existence until now.
“your father..left often to take care of Hae-Ju in Korea..he planned to tell you about her and to introduce the two of you later this year..Taeyong..” his aunt sighed and place both hands on Taeyong’s shoulders.
“I’m sorry..I’m so sorry that this is happening under these circumstances, but I wanted you to know that you’re not alone.”
“He lied to me.” Taeyong’s eyes started to fill with water again. The fire in his chest started to build as he thought about all the times his father said he’d be going to Korea for work.
“Taeyong..please.” His aunt started.
Taeyong brushed her off and shook his head.
“Taeyong..your father loved you and her..he just couldn’t find the right time to tell you.”
Tears started to roll down Taeyong’s cheeks. He darted past his aunt and was about leave the room when he felt a pair of tiny arms wrap around his waist.
“Please..brother..don’t leave me alone.” Hae-Ju’s soft, high-pitched voice entered Taeyong’s ears.
He was frightened by the sudden embrace, but couldn’t push the small girl away. This simple hug calmed the fire. He felt a small glimpse of hope and belonging start to build. He was upset with his father, but he now realized that he wasn’t the only one grieving.
He would have to be responsible and take care of his little sister now. It’s what his parents would have expected from him had they still been alive.
And so, Taeyong turned to face her and hugged her back.
They cried together in their father’s office for what felt like hours.
They bonded over the next few weeks they’d spend together and when the time came for Hae-Ju to leave for Korea, Taeyong found himself feeling immensely sad again.
His aunt gave him the option to stay with his maternal uncle and their family or to head back to Korea with her, but Taeyong chose to stay. He was afraid of the difference in culture and didn’t want to leave his best friend, Yuta.
Yuta helped him through everything, he couldn’t bare to be miles away from him when he was one of the few people in his life that still made him happy.
Things would’ve gone differently for poor Taeyong had he gone to Korea and lived peacefully with his aunt.
Nonetheless, he’d miss Hae-Ju. He was thankful that he got to know her and swore to take his duties as older brother seriously. She was only 3 years younger than him, but she was so small and innocent. She needed his protection, for they only had each other now.
“I’ll visit you every year and when I make money, I’ll visit every month!” Taeyong said as he hugged Hae-Ju in the airport.
Hae-Ju smiled widely and held out her pinky. “Pinky promise?”
Taeyong giggled. “Pinky promise.”
They linked their pinkies and hugged one last time before she left.
[12 Years Later: 2 Months without y/n]
Taeyong laughed to himself as he remembered Hae-Ju’s small face when they first made their pinky promise.
He was excited to see his sister. He hadn’t kept well on his promise, but he hoped she would just understand that part of adulting is prioritizing and sometimes, abandoning promises.
His private jet landed, but he was too distracted by thoughts of you to notice the pilot telling him it’s okay to release his seatbelt.
The way you said his name, your smile and laugh, the way you held his hand gently. It all made him soft. He missed you so much, but things were bad..so bad now. Could he ever give you the life you deserved?
The pilot tapped his shoulder.
Taeyong turned around quickly with wide eyes.
“What the hell do you want? Why are you touching me?” He said with disdain.
The pilot sighed. You’d think after a long ass flight, Taeyong would be more respectful to the man that flew the plane for hours without rest.
“You’ve been here for about 10 minutes, sir.”
“Well, why didn’t you tell me I could take my seat belt off?” Taeyong started to unbuckle his belt, then grabbed his bag as the pilot rolled his eyes.
“Taeyong!!!” Hae-Ju ran to Taeyong, jumping into his arms and burying her face into his chest.
Taeyong chuckled. “Woah, woah there, I’m not as strong as I look.”
Hae-Ju pulled away and smiled. She pinched his cheeks while he tried to shake his head and get away from her.
“Taeyong-oppa, you’ve been eating well!”
Taeyong nodded and giggled. However, the reality was he wasn’t eating, nor sleeping well since you left him alone. He was tired, but glad that his face didn’t seem to show it.
Hae-Ju looked adorable as always. She wore a bright yellow sweatshirt with her college’s name in bold letters across the front and white sneakers.
“Come on! Let’s go get kalguksu!”
Hae-Ju took his hand and dragged him to her car. She shouted to the driver the name of the restaurant.
She knew Taeyong loved kalguksu especially when it was made correctly in Korea.
It was clear to see that Hae-Ju loves Taeyong. She didn’t know what he did back home. She had her suspicions especially with all the tattoos and the strange hair color, but she didn’t really care. Because what she did know was that he took good care of her and always made sure she was okay.
He was a splitting image of their father in both physical and personality aspects.
That’s why she was drawn to him from the moment they met, she always saw the good in him. She always saw her father whom she missed dearly.
And Taeyong was reminded of his father when he looked at her too. Her eagerness and positivity, her bright smile, button nose and crinkling eyes all reminded him of his father.
Together, they tried to make do with no longer having him around. Yes, he did have an affair with another woman and lie to him and his mother, but Taeyong couldn’t hate him. He could only deal with the consequences and thankfully, he was given the best little sister in the process.
Both he and Hae-Ju decided to work hard like him and honor his name, because regardless of the negative things he did when he was alive, he deserved to be forgiven.
“How’s school?” Taeyong said before slurping his noodles.
“It’s okay, chemistry is kicking my butt, but I’ll be okay!” Hae-Ju smiled.
“Do you want me to handle him?” Taeyong wiped his mouth.
“handle who?” Hae-Ju’s brows furrowed as she twirled her chopstick.
“This chemistry guy.” Taeyong tried to keep a straight face.
Hae-Ju bursted out into laughter and covered her mouth. “you’re so stupid.”
The two caught up for about two hours in the restaurant. Talking about everything from Hae-Ju’s school and major to Taeyong’s “job” as an art collector and seller, and from korean politics to Hae-Ju’s messy love life. Taeyong laughed at it all because the irony was that it wasn’t nearly as messy as his love life, but Hae-Ju was still overwhelmed.
He would zone out a few times and think about you and how much you’d love her. He knew you two would get along so well, based on the way you talked. He didn’t even remember why he never told you about her. Maybe it’s because he’s so used to protecting her and keeping her name in the dark, it slipped his mind.
He hoped Hae-Ju didn’t notice that he was distracted.
Taeyong cleared his throat and shook his head to get your face out of it for just a moment.
“There’s another reason..why I’m here, Hae-Ju.”
The mood grew more serious.
“What do you mean? I’m not the only reason you came to this wonderful country? Wait, are you into kpop now?”
Taeyong laughed. “No..no, you’re the main reason why I’m here..but there’s someone I’d like you to meet.”
“You have a significant other! You?! THE Taeyong..you’re capable of love?!” Hae-Ju’s eyes widened.
Taeyong never talked about his love life around her so she just assumed it didn’t exist.
“Yes..we’re engaged..actually.”
Hae-Ju spit out her water. “You’re getting MARRIED?”
Taeyong couldn’t help but smile.
Hae-Ju couldn’t contain herself, she jumped up from her seat and hugged Taeyong tightly.
“I’m so happy for you! Who’s the lucky person?”
“You’ll meet her soon, I promise.”
“Oh my God!! I gotta get a dress! Is she nice? How old is she? Where is she from? Does she have long or short hair? What color will the wedding be? Oh my God does this mean you’re gonna be a father soon? Am I gonna be an aunt?! Do you-“
Hae-Ju rambled on, she didn’t even stop for breath.
“Hae-Ju..I promise to answer all your burning questions but I’m tired.” Taeyong laughed and held his head down. He knew he’d have to tell her at some point but why did it have to be after his 13 hour long flight?
“Tomorrow! Can I meet her tomorrow?”
Hae-Ju anxiously waited for Taeyong to respond.
He looked up to the ceiling and thought for a moment.
“Please!! Please, I wanna meet her so badly. What’s her name? Is she young or old? What’s her favorite color? I could get her a present! What-“
“Okay! Okay! Tomorrow for brunch!”
Taeyong closed his eyes and rubbed his temple.
Hae-Ju jumped up and hoorayed one the restaurant, ignoring the glares and snickers of onlookers just trying to enjoy their meal.
“She should be here in a few minutes.”
Taeyong pulled out a chair from the round table for his sister.
“Great! Do you think she’ll like me?”
Hae-Ju asked as she sat down in the chair.
“Of course she’ll like you!”
Taeyong waved over the waiter.
The waiter quickly nodded and went to the kitchen.
“It doesn’t hurt to say ‘please.’” Hae-Ju scolded Taeyong for his abruptness.
She should’ve been used to it by now, but politeness was one thing he did not take from their father.
“Why say please when I could just say what I want?” He shrugged his shoulders.
Hae-Ju shook her head and was about to respond when her mouth dropped. She watched as a slim lady with long black hair approached the table. She was incredibly beautiful and radiant, like a model in the flesh.
Taeyong was confused and turned to see what she was looking at.
The woman he’d spend the rest of his life with. The woman he would claim his love for.
He stood up and pulled the third chair at the table out for her to sit on.
She smiled widely as Hae-Ju stared in disbelief.
“Hae-Ju...” Taeyong chuckled at the sight of his star-stricken sister.
“Xena..It’s so nice to meet you Hae-Ju.” Xena smiled widely and shook her hand while bowing.
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