Blackpepper

He always told me that he dreamed of me at night.

The warmth of our hands under the pool waters during our schooldays

What was that heavy feeling that sunk deep into the pool that night?

A love that was too short to call it first love and the story that redraws that moment piece by piece.

Chief Kim and Assistant manager Choi

Did he really fall sleep? Shin looked down at Woojin who was laying on the sofa, deep in his sleep. Shin murmured, "Hmm… Shouldn't he feel a little more excited around me? How could he fall asleep on our first date?"


Shin grinned and touched Woojin's cheek. He must've been a deep sleeper. Woojin always looked so tired, and perhaps it was because he hadn't slept very well lately.


For lunch, Shin made them curry but Woojin seemed to have no appetite. He ate very slowly, and as Shin watched him, he decided that next time, he should try making pasta.


Shin murmured again, "He is sleeping so soundly."


The movie was pretty good, but Shin didn't pay attention to the TV. He wanted to study Woojin's face instead, so Shin turned the TV off. The living room became very quiet, and for some reason, Shin felt a bit tense. Slowly, he stroked Woojin's forehead.


Chapter 23.