Chapter 12: Getting To Know Each Other Under False Pretenses...
A/N: starting from this chapter and onwards I'll be referring to Lee Su Ho as Lee Dongmin and Gwon Jiwoo as Do Minjun since that is what they told each other's name... until they find out who they are 😉
Dongmin's Point of View
What has gotten into me...
I just realized I cupped his face unconsciously. Shit, what do I do next!
He looked at me stunned. I was too, but he was more.
DONGMIN: ahh.. sorry I... I... just... felt, dizzy...
I pretend to feign. I let go of his face and put the back of my right hand on my forehead and pretend to fall.
MINJUN: what happened?? are you alright Dongmin?
DONGMIN: yes. I'm ok now. Thanks for holding on.
MINJUN: tsk, seems like I can't leave you here just yet.
DONGMIN: are you sure? Is it ok with your parents? they might get worried.
MINJUN: silly, how old am I that you think my parents still want to ground me for not coming home??
DONGMIN: uhmm 25?
MINJUN: haha really? that is the best compliment I've ever heard. haha, my best friends think I look like an old man.
What?! Which part of old did they see in him? I was thinking he might be of the same age as me...
MINJUN: well, I am 27 already. (smiles at Dongmin)
Oh my god look at that smile! he's already 27?! hmmm doesn't matter... just 2 years older than me...
wait what?! why do I care anyway... arrrrghhh! shit shit shit!
MINJUN: are you seriously ok Dongmin? you tend to daze out now and then. I think I should call a doctor.
DONGMIN: no no I'm really fine. please don't, I'm not a fan of doctors.
what am I talking about! argh! think Su Ho think!
MINJUN: why? Did something bad happen to you?
DONGMIN: yeah... yes... I don't want to talk about it though, brings back bad memories.
Way to go Su Ho! Nice save!
MINJUN: oh I see... well, do you need anything?
DONGMIN: not really... I'm fine. thanks though.
MINJUN: I have never seen you before, are you new to this place?
DONGMIN: right... Well, I'm from Seoul, I kinda got exhausted from work and I wanted to just rest for a while. I heard about this place so I looked it up and seems like this place is great to have a vacation.
MINJUN: oh really?? me too! my friends who are also my co-workers got fed up with me working too hard... so they let me rest here.
What? he's not a delivery man???
DONGMIN: ohh I thought you were a deliveryman... haha sorry my bad.
MINJUN: ahh no problem, it's my parent's business so yeah. Anyway, this is our first time seeing each other... hehe
DONGMIN: sooo... what do you do?
MINJUN: what do you mean?
DONGMIN: I mean, your work... what's your work that you made your friends worry about you??
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DONGMIN: oh... was I asking too many questions? hehe sorry, I am just curious though.
MINJUN: ah sorry, It's ok... my work? uhmm, just in business, hehe a self-made business with friends.
DONGMIN: wow? what business?
Why am I curious about him??? it seems that he still hesitates to answer me... I would too if some strangers ask me about my stuff... But I can't seem to help it!
MINJUN: Well a restaurant, I cook, while my friends manage. hehe
DONGMIN: wow, no wonder the food tastes amazing! It's really nice to do what you like and make a profit out of it. It's like hitting two birds with one stone!
MINJUN: haha yeah, I know... Always enjoyed my work... well, how about you? what do you do for a living?
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Fuck, I shouldn't have asked those kinds of questions... damn it! I don't want him to find out!
DONGMIN: well... hmmm... errr... ahhh.. ah! my work, yes yes... I'm working as a uhhh tailor! yes...
Fuck! I mentally face palmed myself. Tailor? out of all the jobs you can think of? tailor??? really? Good job Su Ho! you can't even fucking put a thread in a needle much more you can use a sewing machine you dumbass! aarrgh
MINJUN: really? wow! that's cool... I seldom see men downing a measuring tape in their neck and some needles on their waistcloth.
DONGMIN: ha ha ha (awkward laugh) you know me, just give me some cloth and I can make a gown... he he he (fake smile)
MINJUN: I gotta see some of your work sometimes, I like dressing up nice, people tend to respect a person more with fine clothes!
DONGMIN: ahhh yes, someday, as soon as my hands heal though.
MINJUN: why? what happened to your hands?
DONGMIN: well, the reason I was here because I got carpal tunnel syndrome
1000 points to Su Ho... wow at the nick of time! I am not as dumb as I think I am! haha
MINJUN: aww, too bad, I hope you heal your hands soon though (he smiled again)
One more freaking smile Minjun! One more! Imma freaking... ahhh! stop it!
DONGMIN: yeah... I hope so too.
MINJUN: ok, that's enough questions for today... let's save some for later hehe. uhmm Dongmin? Is it ok for you to walk now?
DONGMIN: (I stood up and wiggled my legs) Yeah, I can... It's much better now... why?
MINJUN: good, why don't we have a walk outside to catch some fresh sea breeze. It's not raining anymore.
DONGMIN: sure! I'd love to walk with you!
We started to walk towards the sea.
MINJUN: really? haha, you're a funny kid ah... anyway, how old are you?
DONGMIN: I'm 25, ah yes, should I call you hyung?
MINJUN: Nah... I don't care, it's up to you!
DONGMIN: really? so, no formalities then? can I just call you by your name instead? Minjun? Or ...
MINJUN: haha I have no problem with that Dongmin. Treat me whatever you like!
Can I call you to love instead?