A/N: See you next week! And probably the last week of Barista T^T let's all cry jk.

“What’s this?” I asked seeing a bag full of clothes.

“I talk to my parents that I’ll stay here with you for a while. Why? Can’t I?” she replied.

“Do what you want,” I just replied and passed by her.

“Were where you?” she asked me.

“Why do you care?” I asked her bluntly.

“Cuz I’m still your girlfriend?”

I stopped drinking water and looked at her. “I’m with Taehyun. You wanna know what happened to us too?” I taunted.

“N-no—“

“We actually had fun—“

“Stop.”

“We did a lot of things—“

“Shut up!” she shouted and then stood up from where she is sitting and walk inside my room that just made me smirk.

I will continue acting like this until you get tired.

So, she really stayed inside my unit that I don’t really care if she will. I go to work and she’ll go with her own way. Sometimes, I drop her off and fetch her because she’s being annoying.

I survived the week without really knowing what’s happening to Taehyun and Aera keeps pestering me and pressing to me how I cheated on her. I will come home late and she’ll conclude that I’m with Taehyun.

Late replies, spending time with my phone, I’ll go out for a bit, and even if I’m whole day at Spring, she will conclude I’m with Taehyun.

The fuck! I don’t even know where he is right now!

She really keeps frustrating me. She’ll insert Taehyun whenever she has the chance to. Her mood shifted so fast too and I’m so irritated about it!

“Oh hyung, you don’t have class today?” I asked him as I saw him entering my café while I’m serving.

“Nah, my instructor got us Christmas break already. I’ll help you here,” he replied and we both went inside the employee’s room so he could change.

“Your cousin’s keep getting worse, hyung,” I opened up and lean against one of the locker.

“What do you mean? I think she’s just eating more than usual—“

“That’s one of it too! Out of nowhere she’s requesting food and she’ll get angsty if I can’t give her. Like I’m supposed to sleep because I’m tired working but she’ll wake me up to buy her dragon fruit. Where the heck am I supposed to get that fucking fruit in the middle of the night!?”

He just laughs at me as he took on the apron and rolled up his sleeves. “You really change a lot too,” he commented.

“W-why? What?”

We both walk outside. “Before, you’ll get everything for her if she wants it but now,” he paused and looks at me. “You don’t even make her a cup of coffee,” he continued and grab the order from the counter and serve it.

Am I?

“Beomgyu hyung, look,” I heard from Kael as he pointed the TV and it’s on news.

(The CEO of KTH Co. is now facing various reports about abusing overtime as well as workplace harassments. An ex-employee of the said company exposed how they are working for more than the given time without break. She also said that some of the employees are experiencing discrimination from those who have high positions and worst, sexual harassment. More details will be given by…)

“Soobin hyung, call Yeonjun,” I immediately ordered him when I saw him coming to me.

He did what I told him and he then shook his head. “He’s not answering,” he replied.

I saw on the TV screen again that media are in front of KTH Co. building. “Damn it,” I cursed and took off my apron.

“Hey! You’re going in there?” he asked me, stopping me by my arm.

“Yes hyung, those are not true,” I stated.

“Let me come with you.”

Soobin hyung and I went in there but we were immediately blocked by the guards. No one can come in or even come out. Soobin hyung tried calling Yeonjun again and he finally answers.

“Jun! Are you okay? What’s happening?” Soobin hyung speaks with worry.

(We’re fine Bin. Company will take care of that. So don’t worry, okay? Those aren’t real. They just want to ruin the name of our company. The truth will be revealed soon so, don’t worry.)

“A-are you sure?”

(Mmmm. We got this! We have a competent CEO to begin with.)

“How is he? Where’s Taehyun?” I butt in.

(He’s angry actually. He might kill one of those who wrongly report— kidding. They are taking care of it, so don’t worry Beomgyu. We’ll get through this.)

“Okay, call us if anything happens,” I replied and sighed of relief.

“Take care, Jun. I love you,” Soobin hyung said that made me look at him at surprise.

(You too Bin. I need to take care of something now. I love you too! You two should head back now.)

Then the call ended and we sighed in unison. “Taehyun can handle it, I believe,” I stated and pulled back the car.

I dropped off Soobin hyung to his condo and I went home. I saw Aera laughing in front of the TV and she’s eating, again. Like everytime.

“Here’s the avocado you asked,” I stated and put the fruit on the table.

He jumped of the sofa and went to the table. “Gyu, can you do open it for me and put some sugar and milk?” she asked.

“I’m tired,” I just replied and took off my padded jacket.

“Tired of what? Fucking around?” she accused.

I glared at her and she was taken aback. “If I fucked him, I wouldn’t be here with you tonight. Shut the fuck up and just eat your damn tasteless fruit,” I hissed and then walk inside my room.

I’m starting to hate her.

Soobin hyung updates me about what happened next and he said Taehyun himself will release an interview about that matter. I scroll down my SNS and still a lot are supporting him which is good thing.

The next day, Taehyun spoke in an interview about the reports and how he speaks professionally with some hints of sarcasm made the netizen go under him.

“Wow, for I know he’s just lying,” I heard from Aera who’s eating something sour again while looking at the TV.

I act like I didn’t hear her and just smiled when I saw him wearing the necklace I gave him with the ring. Let’s meet sooner already, Taehyun. I fucking miss you already.

Christmas day finally happened. It’s snowing and I’m in Daegu to celebrate the holiday with my parents. I enjoyed since we are all complete then both family suggested that Aera and I should go date or have holiday vacation.

That’s why we’re both in this vacation place, obviously not enjoying anything. I’m scrolling with my phone and talking to Soobin hyung over a chat. I burst in laughter when he sends me a naked photo of Yeonjun’s back and I can clearly see his butt.

“Who’s that?”

“Nothing,” I bluntly replied to her and my smile fades.

“I have to tell you something,” she said.

“Go on,” I replied not giving her my gaze.

“I-I really wanted to tell you this since then—“

I cut her off. “Go on and just tell me already.”

“I-I’m afraid to what w-will be your reaction. I k-know you’re going to leave me s-soon,” she said.

I sighed and looked at her. “What do you really want to say?”
“I’m pr—“

I stood up when I saw Yeonjun’s caller ID. I keep a distance to Aera and answer his call. “Oh, why? You’re calling me out of a sudden.”

(W-where are you?) I felt a hint of urgency.

“Why? Is everything okay?”

(No. Where are you? Please come here in the hospital. Taehyun needs you! Please! He really needs you right now!)

“I’m coming.”

I run inside the hotel and I packed my clothes. I’m already panicking that I didn’t noticed Aera following me and calling me. I’m fucking nervous already!

“Beomgyu! W-what’s wrong? Where are you going?” she asked me.

“I’m leaving. You can leave too or stay here by yourself,” I replied and lift my bag. “I need to go now.”

He grips my arm. “No! Don’t leave me! Please! I have to tell you something!”

I pushed her away that made her fall on the floor. “Fuck! I’m leaving, okay!?” I shouted at her in anger.

She’s crying and tried to hold me but I avoided her hands. “P-please Beomgyu. Not now, don’t leave me here. P-please, stay with me,” she begged.

“I’m sorry. Let’s end this now for real.”