Present Day
"Did Younghoon confess to Jacob yet?" He shrugged then ate another spoonful of ice cream. "They're both shy messes. At this point we may have to help out a little." I shook my head then placed my hand on top of his. "Remember last time when Chanhee tried to help?" "Right...that was quite a night." I couldn't help but laugh as Sangyeon remembered the sticky night. "Hopefully one of them will gather the courage." My phone repeatedly started to vibrate and they were all messages from Jacob.
Flashback(Haknyeon)
I found myself wondering what Sangyeon was up to lately. I also noticed I had sent more photos of the pillow than I anticipated. What exactly did I miss about him? His smile? His laugh? The way his eyes turn into crescents when he does? Or was it himself in little space? My hand slipped from underneath my chin and almost had me collide with the keyboard. "Bro, you starving or dehydrated? You don't look good." "I'm fine, I swear." I yawned then noticed Jacob had walked back into the room. "I heard you met with a new little yesterday. Guy or chick?" "Guy."
"What was he like?" "Eh...like a mom sort of but very playful. He seemed like he could care for himself." "That's...wow." Jacob sat at his desk and didn't say anything more. "Is it just me or is Jacob sullen these days?" "Ah, his crush started dating someone." Changmin seemed surprise at the fact Jacob even had a crush. "Don't tell him I told you nor bring it up." I looked back at Jacob and wondered if he'd be okay.
I texted Sangyeon, hoping he'd be willing to meet with me after work hours. I wanted some company tonight as I didn't necessarily want to go home. "Would he be up for a late night coffee convo?" I briefly chuckled at the thought then pinched myself. What was I thinking? Everything is simply professional or simple acquaintance things. We weren't friends, I think. Maybe we were. I looked down at my phone then sighed. I knew in my heart I wanted to be friends, more than friends even. "Haknyeon, it's for you." "Alright..."
I opened up a window in hopes of getting fresh air. The news was sudden and I only had a certain amount of time to act on it. As much as I didn't want to, I'd have to cancel my plans with Sangyeon. I sighed then lightly hit my head against the wall. Couldn't she have been more careful with her driving? I mentally cursed my mother for being a reckless driver. I always told her that something bad would happen, and now here it was, her in the hospital. I reluctantly messed Sangyeon about canceling then stopped. I deleted the message then put my phone away. My mother could wait a few hours. This could end up being a missed opportunity.
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"You look excited. Is Younghoon making your favorite dinner?" "I wish, Kev." "Then explain yourself." "I'm just getting coffee with Haknyeon." Kevin wiggled his eyebrows then sat on my lap. "Bro, you like him." "No." "You can't tell me you're excited over mere coffee." "That's exactly it." Kevin shook his head as he stood up. "The lengths you go to just to not admit something." "Fine! I like him...but it's one sided. I want to stop liking him..." Kevin patted my head then smiled. "Or you can just let it bloom and hopefully he'll come around." "Get out of my office." Kevin raised his hands in defense as he backed out of the room.
I waited outside Sangyeon's company, feeling more nervous than when I left. I spotted him heading towards the door and felt myself wanting to walk away. I kept myself planted then smiled as Sangyeon walked over to me. "So, nice to see you again. Didn't think you'd want to see me outside of work." "Wanted some company is all..." It wasn't a total lie, just the partial truth.
We entered the shop then ordered our drinks. "I'll pay for both." "I can pay for my own, Haknyeon." I quickly handed a few bills to the cashier then received my change. "I'm paying you back." "It's my treat. I asked you to meet me after work. I'm sure you're tired." Sangyeon sighed as we took our seats by the wall. "How's work going?" "Pretty good. My boss finally gives me work within human reason." I nodded as he went on about his job. It sounded stressful, so it wasn't a surprise that he sought out little space for escape at times.
He sat back down with our drinks then drank his happily. "So, why'd you wanna meet? Bored?" "Yeah, in a way." I couldn't help but admire his facial features. The way his eyes really do become crescents when he smiles widely. The way cute little things make him happy. "Haknyeon?" "Huh?" "I asked if things were going well on your end." "Oh...Yeah. Everything's great." I knew I lied, but I also knew Sangyeon would send me to go see my mother.
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