Joshua

After seeing him off after the celebration I got back to the house. I went over the kitchen to help mom tidy up things.

"Don't you have work tomorrow?" she asked glaring at me.

'I do. But helping you bit to clean this up won't hurt me" I replied back at her.

We both chuckled. After helping mom out I said my goodnights and went for my room. Once in my room I took a shower and decided to turn in for today. I got into my pajamas and slid myself under the blanket. I checked my phone for whether the alarm was set. After checking I placed my phone on the side table and arranged myself on my bed. I started to doze off when I heard my phone ding. I got hold of it and looked in to see who it was.

It was from an unknown number.

 Are you asleep yet?

I contemplated for a minute whether to reply or not. Then I gave in thinking it must be him and went to reply him back.

Who's this?

Literally after seconds of hitting send reply came back.

It's me. Soo Ho.

As soon as I read the message I was sort screaming from inside. Kim Soo Ho was messaging me this late at night.

I calmed myself down. 'Josh this is not the time to get all hyper. You must not keep him waiting' I said to myself and replied him back. I didn't know what to reply to that so I just replied ok. I kind of regretted as soon as I hit the send button on my phone.

So are you free tomorrow?

My phone dings and I immediately opened and read the message. As soon as I read it, my mind went nuts. Why is he asking me that? Is he gonna ask me out? Stop dreaming Josh and beside you have a boyfriend? My inner thoughts kept clashing with each other.

Can't say, Why? I replied back.

I was thinking maybe we can go hang out somewhere. Maybe have that overdue dinner.

The reply sent me on to the cloud nine. I quickly typed back the reply.

Ok. I am free after 7 in the evening.

After sending the reply I thought to myself. Was it too desperate and obvious?  I read it over and over and kept cursing myself for not proofreading it. For a while no reply came back. All sorts of thought running through me. He must have thought I was too desperate that's why he is not replying back I thought to myself. After a while I gave up and decided to go to sleep. I kept aside my phone on the side table and turned around t sleep that's when my phone dinged. I immediately took my phone and opened the message.

It's fine by me. I'll come pick you up at the hospital.

Ok. I replied.

See you then goodnight beautiful.

After reading the message I couldn't stop smiling.

Goodnight. I replied him back.

Next morning was no better than normal. I woke up got freshened up and then headed out for the hospital. After reaching I went on for my rounds following all the same routines and seeing my outpatients and then finally retiring to my cabin.

I was scrolling down my phone when my notification came in. I looked at it. It was from Jung Hoon.

Morning, beautiful.

I read and an instant smile flashed on my face. I replied him back, asking if he slept well last night. In a few seconds his reply beeped back as if he was eagerly waiting to reply me back. I opened the icon and read his reply.

It was not that good.

 I replied him back with a question mark.

Cause you weren't here with me.

I smiled at his reply. It was flirtatious but sweet at the same time. I was typing when I heard a knock at the door.

"Come in" I said.

"Doctor a patient is coming in with a dislocated arm and bleeding from the head in a few minutes" the nurse said coming in to the cabin.

"Ok. Go get the residents and get prepared" I said to the nurse.

I texted him back.

Patient coming in. I have to go. I'll text to once I am free.

I didn't wait for his reply as I took my gown and went towards the emergency entrance. After a few minutes ambulance came in with the patient.

About an hour later I was done with the patient. I asked the fellows to take care of the patient and asked them to shift him to the ICU.

"Emma call me once the patient is awake ok" I said to the head nurse and went back to my cabin.

Once inside the cabin, I laid down on the couch. I stayed there for some time and remembered about Jung Hoon. I got hold of my phone and unlocked it to see if he has replied back. I opened the message icon and read his message. He replied with a simple ok and a smiling face emoticon.

I decide to call him to check what he was up to. It rang for a while and he received the call.

"Hey" he said.

"hey" I replied. I heard cars honking in the background.

"Where are you?" I asked him.

"Oh I am on my way to the recording studio. Working on my solo album" he replied.

"Ok. Had breakfast?" I asked him.

"Ya. What are you doing? Done with the patient?" he asked.

"Nothing much and yes" I replied.

"You free tonight?" he asked.

"Why?" I asked my lips curling up in to a smile.

"Wanna hang out?" he said.

"Na. I already have plans" I replied him back.

"What plans?"

"You remember I told you about Lee Soo Ho. He asked me out for a dinner" I said getting all excited.

"What?" he exclaimed.

"Unbelievable right" I squeaked.

"I don't like you hanging out with him" he said in a stern tone.

"Why?" I asked.

"I just don't like" he said. I could just tell that he was pouting right now. It was kind of cute him getting all jealous. I decide to tease him as he also loves teasing him.

"Even though you don't like him but I do" I said controlling myself from laughing.

"You're loving this right?" he asked in a annoyed tone.

"Loving what?" I asked smiling.

"I don't know maybe teasing me" he said.

I burst into laughter at his remark.

"You know you get all cute and childish when you get jealous" I said chuckling.

"Who said I am jealous?" he said in a stern voice. It felt as if in denial.

"So, you're not jealous?"I asked.

"yes" he replied.

"Ok then bye I have to get ready for the date" said in a teasing manner.

"Date?" he exclaimed.

"Hmmm" I hummed controlling my laugh.

"You just said dinner right?" he asked.

"Ya. But who knows what will happen?" I replied back.

"No you can't go" he said in an angry gone.

"Why?" I asked smiling.

"Cause I am telling you not to" he replied.

"But I am going" I answered chuckling.

"You're really enjoying this right?" he asked me.

"Yes" I replied.

"what would make you stop doing that?"  he asked sighing.

"You know it" I anwered.

"Fine I am jealous" he said after a while of pause.

"Excuse me I couldn't hear. Could you repeat it?" I smiled and teased him back.

"I am jealous" he said this time in a loud and clear tone.

I chuckled at his remark. I really wished to see him at that moment.

"So, you won't go right?" he asked as if seeking yes for an answer.

"But I promised him Jung Hoon. I can't bail on him" I replied him back.

"I really don't like that guy. And I am telling you, he likes you" he said.

"Jung Hoon, its nothing like that. He doesn't" I answered.

"Even if he likes me I won't" I assured him.

"Fine. But call me once its over ok. I'll come pick you up" he said.

"Ok. I promise" I said with a smile.

"Ok. I have to go. Bye see you later" he said.

"Bye" saying I disconnected the call.

I couldn't stop smiling at his adorable jealous mode.

Around 7 after my shift was done I was waiting for Soo Ho at the entrance of the hospital as he said he was on his way. After a few minutes a car stopped in front of me. It was him. He slide the window open and asked me to get in. once I got in he greeted me with a smile as we drove away to wherever he was taking me.

After about an half hour drive we reached to a fancy looking restaurant. With all the LED lightings and décor. He came over to my door and opened the door for me. I climbed down the car as he closed the door behind me. After that he led me towards the entrance. We took our seats as the waitress came over to us asking if we were ready to order. When the waitress saw him properly she couldn't stop gushing over him, telling him how much of a big fan she was of him. She brought a tissue and asked for his autograph. Then after that she calmed herself down and asked us if we wanted to start over or wanted to wait for a while. He looked at me asking if I needed something. I looked towards the waitress and asked for water. After that the waitress walked over to get some water. He looked at me smiling.

"You look beautiful" he said smiling.

"You too" I replied.

"So, how was your day?" he asked.

"Normal" I replied.

We made some small talks. The waitress came back with water and handed me out. I thanked her. She walked over to the reception area as he asked her wait for a bit. After talking for a while he called the waitress to finally place our orders.

"So, Why don't you tell me something about yourself?" he asked looking at me.

"Pardon?" I looked at him confused.

"I like to know more about you" he said.

"There is nothing interesting about me" I answered.

"Really?" he asked eyeing me.

"Ok. That supermodel thing is just kind of a hobby. My godmother is king of big in fashion industry so I was just fascinated by that, so I tried out. I didn't know it would become this controversial" I said laughing.

I looked up to him to find him literally staring at me.

"Do I have something on me?" I asked feeling conscious.

"Ya" he replied.

"What? Where?" I asked touching my face.

"Cuteness" he said touching my cheeks.

I was startled at his action at the same time I was taken back. I couldn't stop myself from turning red at that right moment. I looked away from him. An awkward silence prevailed.  I started to feel sudden heat. I looked anywhere other than him.

"Josh I want to tell you something" he said.

"yes" I replied trying not to make eye contact with him.

"I like you" he said it out loud.

I was kind of taken aback at that sudden confession. I looked at him confused. I was dumbfounded. I didn't know what to say more. Words refused to come out of me.

"Don't get me wrong. I know it is too soon, but you've been In my mind since the day I saw you. I keep on chasing the thoughts of you away but it won't leave me alone. I don't know what more to do. It is like you came all over me. I really like you. I wanna court you Josh" he said looking at me.

I was kind of feeling uneasy. I didn't know what to reply. I was seated there frozen. I wanted the land beneath me to crack open and engulf me. Jung Hoon's words came in to my mind. I wanted to disappear. I looked towards him and was about to say something when my phone rang. I took out my phone and saw it was Jung Hoon. I thanked god, correct timing. I looked at him to excuse myself and saw him staring at my phone. I instantly hid and looked away from him.

"Hello" I answered call.

"Are you done?" he asked.

"Hmmm" I hummed.

"I am on my way. Wait for me" he said.

After that I disconnected the call and looked at him.

"Soo Ho I am sorry I have to go" I said getting up from where I was seated. I walked as fast as I could.

"Please don't go" I heard him say on my half way through. I stopped for a while but at that moment I wanted to disappear. I didn't look back as I walked away.