“Good morning,” Yeonwoo mentioned to Woojin pleasantly. Woojin felt troubled this morning, and all of a sudden, he realized why. It was as a result of Shin wasn’t residence when he left for work. Woojin vaguely remembered Shin touching his brow early within the morning and whispering to him, “I gotta go to the session.”

He nonetheless wasn’t used to residing with Shin, because it had solely been two days. However surprisingly, not having Shin round within the morning felt empty and lonely. Attending to work appeared way more tedious and upsetting than standard.

‘Getting used to somebody generally is a scary factor.’

Woojin took off his coat and sat down in his chair. His work electronic mail inbox was full as standard. As he learn over the emails and paperwork, Woojin considered his dialog with Shin final evening in mattress.

“It simply felt slightly unusual.”

“What was, Shin?”

“Yesterday, I noticed Eejun Bae by coincidence.”

“…”

“And he was with somebody surprising.”

“Who?”

“Siwoo’s ex-boyfriend.”

Woojin remembered Shin’s eyes trying sharp at the hours of darkness.

Out of the blue, somebody requested Woojin from behind, “What are you fascinated about?”

It was Jihoon Kang. His acquainted scent, which smelled just like the wind, tickled Woojin’s nostril. It was Jihoon’s favourite cologne. These days, Jihoon hardly ever talked to Woojin or smiled at him. It appeared that Jihoon was distracted.

Woojin replied, “This and that.”

“Oh yeah?”

“Do you continue to do medicine these days?”

Jihoon checked out Woojin in shock. He sat down his briefcase on his desk loudly. Jihoon certainly had a good-looking face. It wasn’t as sharp and exquisite as Shin’s, however Jihoon had a definite “good man” face. He appeared wholesome and vibrant, reverse of Woojin. The one resemblance they shared was their mild brown eyes.

Jihoon answered him, “No.”

“That’s good.”

Jihoon sat down in his chair and rubbed his face.

“Seems like you’re anxious about me. Such as you care about me, Woojin.”

“I wasn’t anxious about you.”

“No matter.”

Jihoon had a faint smile on his face. Woojin took out his glasses from his drawer and wore them quietly. Observing his pc display screen, Woojin mentioned to Jihoon, “Hey, Assistant Supervisor Kang.”

“Sure?”

“Do you wish to seize dinner with me tonight?”

“You’re asking me? That’s a primary.”

“I’ll textual content you the place.”

Woojin wished to know the reality. The main points. He thought this was one of the best ways to seek out out. Woojin glanced at Jihoon secretly.

***

“I can’t consider you requested me out to dinner, Woojin.”

Jihoon and Woojin bought into Jihoon’s automotive collectively. When he smiled at him, Woojin flinched as a result of he reminded him of Shin for a second.

Woojin replied, “I suppose. I simply discovered an awesome restaurant…”

“…”

“And surprisingly, I considered you.”

It was the reality.

Woojin took out his cellphone and put within the restaurant identify within the navigation system. With out altering his gear, Jihoon stared at him till lastly, Woojin tapped his shoulder.

“Jihoon, why aren’t you driving? Aren’t we going to dinner?”

“… You’re so…”

Jihoon was going to say the phrase “insensitive,” however determined in opposition to it. He coated his eyes together with his arms and exhaled deeply. He continued, “Woojin, you… and I are too completely different.”Learn the subsequent chapter on our novelhall.com

“…”

“We don’t work nicely collectively… Have you learnt that?”

Woojin didn’t reply him, however he did know what Jihoon meant. They at all times appeared to finish up hurting one another. Jihoon Kang wore his “glad” masks for the general public, however internally, he was in ache. Then again, Woojin did the other the place he was; he was empty each inside and outside.

Jihoon started to drive and Woojin stared at his profile quietly. Those that have been troubled have been simply damage and stuffed with scars whereas those that have been full of affection knew the best way to overcome their ache. Woojin by no means as soon as thought to think about how Jihoon should’ve actually felt. However now, Woojin wished to know extra and it was all thanks to 1 particular person.

Shin.

Woojin murmured to Jihoon, “I wish to have a drink with you too.”

“Alright. I’ll get a cab residence afterward then.”

Woojin felt slightly bitter and unhappy when Jihoon answered too shortly. Maybe what they wanted was an trustworthy dialog all alongside.

***

Jihoon felt nervous. Woojin was one of many few individuals who made him really feel tense.

Woojin was his cousin who was only some months older than him. Yearly, Woojin was invited to his party, however Woojin by no means got here. Jihoon at all times felt hopeful that sometime, Woojin would invite him to his party, nevertheless it by no means occurred. Their relationship was unusual.

Jihoon’s household moved round loads, so he by no means bought to spend a lot time with Woojin. He supposed that the most important motive why they weren’t shut was as a result of his mom hated Woojin. Jihoon additionally discovered Woojin’s father, his uncle, scary and intimidating. Jihoon at all times discovered his uncle to be empty, like a doll. Woojin resembled his father to some extent, however Jihoon felt like his uncle was a lot scarier. His uncle’s black eyes appeared too deep and Jihoon may by no means inform what he was fascinated about.

Jihoon remembered going to the funeral and seeing Woojin’s empty eyes. Jihoon additionally remembered that his personal mom didn’t attend her brother’s funeral.

Jihoon requested Woojin, “What do you wish to eat? You want beef, proper?”

“Let’s eat what you want tonight. And so they have an awesome drink choice right here too.”

Woojin raised his hand to name for a server. The restaurant was quiet. It had an old school exterior, however the inside was very trendy. Giant fish-shaped lights got here down from the ceiling and there was a bar as nicely. A big wine cellar adorned a complete wall within the nook.

Jihoon replied, “Alright. You order the drinks. I wish to eat lamb.”

“Alright.”

The corners of Woojin’s lips curved upward barely. It was solely not too long ago that Jihoon discovered this was how Woojin smiled. Jihoon at all times thought Woojin didn’t know the best way to smile as a result of he at all times appeared clean. Woojin was additionally extraordinarily introverted. As a baby, Woojin was typically criticized for not with the ability to take a look at folks within the eyes. Jihoon later discovered that it was partly as a result of Woojin was fearful.

Generally, Woojin did handle to look Jihoon within the eyes. Jihoon realized that it started to occur after Shin got here into Woojin’s life.

Opposite to widespread perception, Jihoon didn’t hate Shin Kim. He simply felt uncomfortable round him.

“You might have modified loads, Woojin Choi.”

“I do know.”

After ordering just a few dishes, Jihoon turned to Woojin and located him gazing somebody. When Jihoon rotated, he noticed a person in a white apron. He appeared like a chef of this restaurant and he appeared very younger. When the person noticed Jihoon him, the chef returned to the kitchen. Jihoon turned in direction of Woojin and requested, “Have you learnt that man?”

Woojin shook his head. His face appeared clean and empty once more, making Jihoon frown. Woojin performed together with his glass quietly. Used to Woojin being quiet, Jihoon appeared round to check the restaurant. When the bottle of wine lastly arrived at their desk, it was opened, and a flowery scent made Jihoon smile.

Cautiously, Woojin opened his lips and requested, “Jihoon, have you ever been seeing anybody currently?”