CHAPTER FIFTEEN ❤️

Minho was actually free that time. Not many customers had been there during the afternoon. I could tell he handled a lot earlier due to rush hour but I couldn't help but smile when I saw him just scrolling on his phone and having enough time to enjoy one of the foods he ordered on the side. I couldn't tell what it was though since the paper bag was a bit crumpled and I couldn't see the logo.

Opening the door, Minho's eyes averted from the screen. As soon as he saw me, he smiled and decided to get the menu before approaching the table I went for. "I heard that you talked to Shin. How'd it go?"

His tone was curious, knowing very well that Shin had been quiet for a while.

"It was fine." I sighed. My gaze drifted off into my laptop before taking the menu and looking what to order. But I didn't fail to continue, "Shin was probably just overwhelmed with the workload."

"I can't blame him. Customers had been flooding lately," Minho commented before nodding. "It's a good thing but I guess it took a bit of toll on him."

"I told him to get some rest for a while." Minho agreed with that.

After finally ordering, I saw the small dark circles around under his eyes and didn't hesitate to ask. "Had trouble sleeping?"

Minho seems shocked at the sudden question and took a step back to look at me. I could tell that it was true since he only rubbed his nape and awkwardly smiled. "Working late may have ruined my sleep schedule. But, so far, I'm trying to fix that."

"You're working a lot too, then. Both you and Shin need to take breaks, you know. You can't keep working like machines."

He laughed at my comment. "Tell that to the customers then."

I only pursed my lips and then decided to cut the conversation nicely. There was a steak and rice on the counter so I decided not to delay him any longer. This guy deserves to have at least an hour of rest. Plus, I couldn't really predict if he'd still have a line of customers later barging in right after work so it's better not to distract him during working hours.

Once he noticed I'd gone quiet, he walked away after telling me he would prepare my order. My eyes quickly directed to the laptop, thinking of what to write in my blog. I've already finished roaming the tourist spots but I would like to include some restaurants I've been to. So far, I've tried the one near Incheon and Itaewon but I might need to include more here in Seoul as well.

Looking around Minho's place, I noticed that he had rearranged some of his stuff but nevertheless, nothing much had changed except for a new portrait posted right in front of the board. This time, it wasn't hikers with him but his four friends of his. I smiled. These five are inseparable.

"Looks like you're having a bit of trouble too, huh?" I heard a voice beside me that made me snap out of my thoughts. Minho was looking at my website, clearly amused at the content — knowing too well I'm having writer's block.

"Need any help?" He offered.

"Thank you but no worries, I can handle it. I just need to add one more and then publish." I smiled at him before he then put the tray on my table.

With his eyes now focused somewhere else, I looked behind myself and found Yohan walking toward us. I didn't expect to see him again since I thought he was busy trying to fix his realm. Once he was within our view, he greeted us with a soft grin.

We returned it before Yohan pat Minho's shoulder, "Hyung, I finally fixed it!"

"Really?" Minho exclaimed, looking quite relieved. I could sense how Yohan's heart melted and became proud.

"Yes! The realm is back and I can't wait to show it to the others! I really thought it was gone. I was so scared."

"Well at least everything went back to normal," Minho commented with relief before smiling at Yohan. "Good job."

Yohan smiled brightly as he thanked him before sitting down next to me. Minho seems surprised considering that Yohan decided to come here unexpectedly and probably wondering who's watching the restaurant at the moment.

Yohan seem to notice his expression and waved his hand in reassurance. "Don't worry. I closed the store for today, hyung. Thought I deserve a break before taking care of the realm again later."

"I still wonder why it became like that..." Minho trailed before Yohan decided to snap his fingers to catch his hyung's attention. It didn't faze him though, as if Minho had already been used to Yohan being like that to him.

Yohan seems ecstatic too, looking at the menu before deciding to point the meals he wanted to Minho. "I'm ready to order, hyung. I'd have a grilled chicken with coke."

Yohan's eyes then focused on the meals on the table and then grinned at me. "Looks like you're trying out new meals."

"Curiosity," I simply answered before nodding. "I'm here in Korea so might as well try before going back home."

"Oh? You're leaving so soon?" Yohan asked surprisingly before I shook my head.

"No, I just moved here, remember? I just have to get a month's vacation to visit my family," I briefly explained before taking a fork and taking a bite out of the bulgogi.

"Still, a month is pretty long." I didn't notice that Minho had already left to prepare Yohan's meal.

"It's good enough to check in with them," I replied before taking a sip of my drink. "How about you? Ever paid a visit to your family?"

"I already did yesterday. I missed my mom's cooking," he answered and I only smiled at that.

A nod was my only answer and told him the same. "It's been a while since I visited my mom. This time, I'll be the one to cook for her."

Minho overheard the conversation and decided to join in. "You know, Daewon hyung has a good family recipe. Though, I doubt he'll tell."

"And Giyeon hyung has good coffee," Yohan added before agreeing with Minho. "Maybe you could ask. You can also add it to your blog."

I guess he had a point. But knowing those two, I doubt they would really share. 

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