= 7 =
I Can't Stay But Please, Love MeThey were comng back from a quick trip around Myeongdeong. Jean bought 2 albums she always wanted to have, Block B's "Blockbuster" and Super Junior's "A-Cha". It was just around 10am in the morning and they thought of going to a cafe before heading off to their interview at a restaurant around the next block.
"I can't believe David oppa really didn't show up," said Jean.
"I knew he'd stay up late so I wasn't really expecting," answered Hana as she pushed the door open for both of them.
"What was he doing last night anyway?"
"Making music? Chilling out with Owen? With some of their other friends? I don't know. He wasn't answering my calls or text messages."
"Or probably telling his whole squad about you."
"Oh please."
"What?! I know David is pretty proud to have a friend as pretty as you."
"He wouldn't go and play match-maker for me."
"What if he was? You really need to start dating again, bestie."
Hana stopped and looked at the menu at the counter written on a blackboard hanging from the ceiling. Jean found it hard to decide which to get. Hana already decided on getting a mocha frappe. She made her order first and paid while Jean was still choosing.
A guy came into the same cafe and made his way in front of Jean to make an order. He was in a denim jacket and a bag slung across his back. "What the... I was in line," she said irritatingly in English. Hana had to grab her arm to avoid her from causing a scene.
The guy in front looked back at them and eyed them from head to toe. He straightened his stance. Hana looked at him intently and noticed how deep his eyes were. It shocked her that the guy bowed and said sorry. Hana bowed slightly, too, and said sorry. The guy smiled and walked to the other side. She held Jean's arm and said, "You're turn."
After Jean gave her order, they chose a seat right next to the counter. But the barista suddenly called for someone who ordered a mocha frappe. "Wow. That was fast," she said as she left Jean and approached the counter.
The same guy earlier approached the counter, too. And to Hana's surprise, he reached for the same drink. "I think this is mine," she said pointing at the name written on the cup, "하나".
"Ah, sorry," he said staring at her.
"Ani. It's fine. You have a great day," smiled Hana with a slight bow before walking away.
The guy stared at her as she walked towards her friend. He felt a sudden rush of joy fill him. She looked familiar but he wasn't so sure. But she was beautiful and her walk was full of confidence. He wondered how old she was. He wanted to approach them. He did acted inappropriately when he snuck up the line earlier. He can talk to them and at least apologize. Yeah. Maybe he should.
"Sir, your drink?" a staff said from behind him.
He turned around and got his drink. He turned back to look at the girls but the other girl was already walking towards the counter. And she had that slight angry look on her face. He wanted to avoid her so he scrambled and took off.
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