I quietly went about my business, typing away at the computer. Being a personal assistant has its perks, but is a very fluctuating job. One day your drowning in work and the next it's like you have a day off. Today happens to be in the middle of the two extremes. "Mr. Ji!" I turned to see Ms. Kori walk over to me holding a cup of coffee. "Here, I got it from that place. I don't see why you like it there." She gave me a smile before heading back into her office. She's my boss. Everything about her is pretty much great, except that no matter how many times I tell her, she continues to touch me without consent. Not that I'd ever give her consent.

I've been considering another job for the longest, but I wouldn't make as much as I am now. Is it worth the risk in staying? Not likely. I heard a cough come from her office and assumed it was the usual. It was always around this time she would cough and flower petals would come out. I don't know who she loves, but it's obvious he or she doesn't share the same feelings. "Hey." I look up and see Eric hovering by my desk. "How goes it?" "Could be better. So, are you really leaving...?" "Yeah. At this point, I'd have to call her out for the sexual harassment and it'll definitely cost me my job." Eric patted my back then left a cup of tea and a bagel. "At least someone around here knows what I like." I handed him the cup of coffee and watched him leave.

The long day ended and I found myself waiting in the lobby for Eric. I noticed someone had sat down near me in my peripheral vision. "Hey, Changmin." "Hey. You don't usually talk to me, or anyone at that." "Yeah. I heard you're leaving." "Has word really gotten around?" He shook his head then pointed to Eric who was coming down the stairs. "He told me then made me promise to keep quiet." "That sounds like him." For as long as I've known Eric, not once has he coughed out flower petals. He wouldn't tell me who, but I've come to believe it was Sangyeon as he expressed himself more around him. Maybe I'm wrong.

"Sorry! Ms. Kori kept me back a bit. Ready?" "Yeah." Eric looked at Sangyeon briefly then looked away. I couldn't understand why they avoided conversation as they used to talk normally a few days ago. "What's going on between you two? One moment you're buddies and now you're strangers." "Nothing is-" "We kissed." I looked at Sangyeon in surprise as I didn't expect that kind of answer from him. "I guess my hunch was wrong." Sangyeon stood up and only got so far before Eric stopped him. "Did you really mean it?" "Yes. I don't-" Eric had silenced him with a hug and I couldn't help but find it wholesome.

I split ways from Eric as he lived uptown. "Get home safe. And don't come in tomorrow looking like a mess." "Shut up..." I couldn't help but laugh at his pouty face. My phone rang and I happily answered the call. "Hey, I'm just now getting in the car-" "I can't go today." My heart sunk, but I tried to sound as fine as possible. "It's okay, don't worry about it. You don't need me to pick you up?" "No." He hung up and I let out a sigh. This wasn't the first time he's canceled and I'm sure it won't be the last. I wanted to know what has him so busy, but it was obvious that he'd avoid the question.