After being enlightened, Na-Yool thought she would get somewhat higher.

Nevertheless, time and Si-Jin diligently moved like one single physique, whereas Na-Yool drowned in awkwardness, moderately than additional grasp a way of actuality.

Time stealthily ran its course no matter whether or not she felt awkward or whether or not she walked on eggshells, and Si-Jin ‌naturally handled her like an everyday visitor of his home. To the purpose the place Na-Yool typically forgot concerning the terrible awkwardness. However then, she would come to her senses, solely to get twice extra self-conscious. From questioning if it was actually alright to go on like this, to such the sensible element of whether or not her hair and garments weren’t too messy.

The opposite particular person didn’t even care, and she or he herself didn’t need to seem like the kind to place quite a lot of effort into her look even at house, however she additionally refused to point out an unkempt look.

Past her reluctance to look like a multitude, Na-Yool additionally needed to look pure. When this thought dawned on her, it was typically adopted by a Then why am I paying a lot consideration to those issues?, and she or he would then query every part. Corresponding to, Why am I right here within the first place? or Is that this actually okay?, like reconsidering her very presence right here.

Ideas crossed her minds continuous. Misplaced at what to do, Na-Yool was feeling edgy. It even self-mockingly occurred to her that one would possibly suppose it was her first time courting somebody!

…Properly, it’s a first, in spite of everything.

Not to mention Si-Jin, she by no means as soon as had an in depth relationship with any of her ex-boyfriends so deep that they’d continuously hang around at one another’s home. In fact, the present scenario was attributable to some circumstances, though they weren’t completely unavoidable both…

Her pal Su-Jeong had nailed it down with a “It’s doable even in case you’re not very shut”, however to Na-Yool, her house was an area solely for herself. Be it letting somebody in or getting into somebody’s private area, each have been equally tough. She thought it was doable solely when each events shared a deep belief. That will need to have been why such matter all the time felt distant, like one which had nothing to do along with her present self.

It was like one thing that will not occur proper now. For just one purpose ‒ there had by no means been a single man she trusted to this diploma. Though Sang-Hoon had used this exact same purpose to criticize her for taking part in arduous to get, that’s.

However in case you have been to ask if she trusted Si-Jin…

“Espresso?”

“…… Ah, I’m going to chop down on espresso from now. I’m good.”

The meal was over whereas she was considering. Si-Jin didn’t appear to know of the thousand ideas flashing throughout her face, and neither did he appear to need to probe into it. He simply indifferently cleaned up the empty plate in entrance of Na-Yool and added:

“There’s decaffeinated espresso too.”

As anticipated from Si-Jin, the person who took care of his physique by maintaining a healthy diet on a regular basis even when swamped with work. It might be bizarre if there was none.

“I’ll have some, then.” Na-Yool replied as she half stood to tidy up the remainder of the dishes collectively.

“Watch TV.”

“I’ll—”

“I’ll carry it to you.”

Si-Jin took the small bowl and fork from her palms, turned, and walked to the sink with out ready for Na-Yool’s response. This man, delicate or detached ‒ she by no means knew which he was. When she discovered him touchingly caring, he would placed on a hateful face, and when she was upset at his apathy, he would abruptly deal with all her troubles.

“Since you probably did the cooking, Mr. President, I’ll wash—”

“No want.”

“I’ll really feel uncomfortable then.”

“I’m not refusing to make you are feeling comfy. I simply can’t belief you.”

“……”

The sudden, easy purpose that got here again left Na-Yool confused.

“…I wash the dishes very often, too!”

Pricked as if her poor home tasks abilities had been discovered by Si-Jin, Na-Yool roared furiously one beat late behind his head, solely to get ignored. The sight of him turning on the sink water with out a care was infuriating. This, it clearly was what individuals name ‘To have one’s good deeds get dissed’!

Similar to how the hotel-worthy breakfast had been ready with out her lifting a finger, Na-Yool may depart the desk she was sitting at with out having to do a factor. Nevertheless, she was nonetheless suspicious of Si-Jin.

Certainly, even when he made certain to not let her palms contact one single drop of water, Na-Yool may solely doubt if he was the identical man who confessed to her yesterday as she glared at his unfriendly again.

She trudged to the lounge and turned on the TV. It had not even been plugged in till yesterday.

Si-Jin had mentioned that he had not turned it on even as soon as within the yr he had moved to this home, leaving Na-Yool in shock. She was so stunned she had even puzzled inwardly, What the hell does he do at house then? It then hit her that he had no time to do something at house to start with, and she or he accepted the actual fact.

Yesterday, and in the present day. For her sake, he had sacrificed in 2 days the little free time he may get pleasure from over about 3.5 weeks. This workaholic, he didn’t even as soon as examine work on his cellphone. Not less than, not in entrance of her. She couldn’t inform if it was out of concern or an indication of his dedication to their relationship, however one factor she knew for certain was that he actually was not detached.

Na-Yool placed on a cooking program she had by no means seen and absent-mindedly watched. No, this man will not be detached. If he was, he wouldn’t take care of me so thoughtfully like this. At this level, she was not confused about it. What actually was complicated was…

‒Minimize the scallions in massive chunks and put them in, then since we’ll begin with the broth, reduce the carrots and onion into quarters… [T/N: It’s the TV lol]

“Didn’t you say you’re full?”

“…What?”

Startled by the voice abruptly coming proper subsequent to her, Na-Yool turned her head. Earlier than she knew it, Si-Jin was sitting beside her.

“…The couch is so vast, do you need to sit right here…”

In reality, he was sitting at an acceptable distance, however even that was too shut for Na-Yool. Ten years in the past, when she had her first boyfriend, even her excessive schooler self wouldn’t have acted so sheepishly… Who is aware of how Si-Jin interpreted it, however he widened the gap between them with an “Ah” of apologetic consciousness. He appeared to imagine he had triggered in her one thing like a trauma about Sang-Hoon.

Such trauma already solely existed in Si-Jin’s creativeness, however Na-Yool dazed out an excessive amount of to right him. Now you’re too far… She didn’t know what she needed.

She wished he wouldn’t sit too shut, lest she change into nervous. However not too far, as a result of… This, she couldn’t even consider the explanation. She vaguely knew, however she refused to face it up.

“Ought to we have now this for dinner?”

“…You possibly can even cook dinner one thing like this?”

“I don’t know. I haven’t tried.” Each his proposition and acknowledgement have been mentioned so confidently, it appeared like he had cooked that dish many instances regardless of his inexperience. “However it seems straightforward.”

Simply as Na-Yool internally grumbled as traditional that every part got here so simply to this man, his phrases echoed in her reminiscence.

“You’re such a tough nut to crack.”

Her face flushed up in grievance. What was so arduous about her?! With how silly she was… Whereas Na-Yool suppressed her confusion with self-deprecation, Si-Jin casually took the distant management from her hand. As if he had seen she was not precisely targeted on the cooking.