The journey back to Gangnam was made in silent which was not so unusual. And because of the lie he had been caught on by Sungyeol earlier, Myungsoo didn't feel like trying to start a conversation. Especially when his driving companion had composed himself such an unreadable expression. What could he be thinking of ? Was he mad or disappointed in him ? Myungsoo wondered, unaware that he had been staring for quite some time now until Sungyeol called him off as he asked in a blank tone, his eyes still fixed on the road 

"Do you like me that much ?"

Myungsoo's face immediately heats up from the question, and fidgeting nervously his way out from the awkward situation he was suddenly thrown into, he answered with an embarrassed smile

"What ? What are you saying ?  Wah, I knew you were conceited but i didn't know it was to this extent."

"In that case stop staring at me. It's uncomfortable and rude", Sungyeol said tiredly, seeming uninterested in the matter. Thing that serves only into annoying further the younger man. Myungsoo scoffed at the pocker face of his employer and with an annoyed tone, he answered loudly

"Yah ! You're not that great you know.  And besides,  i wasn't looking at you. I was looking at the view from your window. I'm a photographer after all, i like to observe things. Sorry if it seemed rude."

"As long as you know it, i don't care", Sungyeol shot back with a yawn. Silently, Myungsoo turned away from Sungyeol, slightly pouting as he stared out to the sea. Now that he was really taking in the view, Myungsoo realized that indeed the scenery was truly beautiful. However what caught his attention was something else. Or rather someone else's reflection. 

Biting in a grin, Myungsoo asked

"Didn't you say it was rude to stare at someone? Why are you doing it then?" Sungyeol smirked at the words and surprisingly instead of answering, he stopped the car and did what was probably the least expected thing Myungsoo would actually expect him to do. Sungyeol detached his seatbelt and approaching dangerously Myungsoo, he then... Pulled Myungsoo's seatbelt unattached

"Didn't you know that there was something called a seatbelt?" Myungsoo faked a laugh and occupying his hand with his phone to avoid running his hand through the older man's hair, don't ask him why he thought of doing that, he said

"Very funny Dr Duh."                                            

Sungyeol, whatsoever, remained completely unperturbed from the words and drove off silently, unaware of the course of thoughts running through Myungsoo's head. Honestly, a little longer and Myungsoo would without a doubt give in to his impulse and ravish his "hyung's" lips but thank goodness, he had a pretty good self control. Just how screwed was he? Anyhow, he was not going to do anything stupid. He couldn't afford to disgust Sungyeol any further. The ride home felt incredibly short to Myungsoo somehow. Much shorter than the ride to Father's Rodriguez church. But he knew better than to state that remark out loud. So reluctantly, he watched Sungyeol drive swiftly into his studio's parking lot. When he finally parked the car, Sungyeol pulled out his phone and always in his now so familiar blank tone, he asked.                                                                                                                    

" Do you mind lending me your phone for a second ? I forgot that mine's dead."                                                                                                                          

  " Sure "

With a confused expression Myungsoo complied to the request. And although part of him was glad he'll be able to help further Sungyeol, the look the older man had made him feel far more worried than grateful. What could possibly be the reason that would make him entertain such a sore expression ?                                                  

 " Hello,  Woo hyun hyung, can you meet me at my apartment ? Now would be great."

Myungsoo couldn't help but roll his eyes in annoyance at the mention of the other older man he came to dislike. Gosh, how he hated the man. Why ? He was jealous of course. But also because if it were for the older man, Myungsoo would never have the chance to approach Sungyeol ever again. And that was one of the many reason of why he couldn't stand the guy.                                                                                           

" Ah ? Why am i calling with L ssi's phone ? My phone died out that's why."

Woo hyun must've said something amusing, for Sungyeol let what seemed to be the very first genuine laugh he had allowed himself to let out since his return or at least in Myungsoo's presence. Call him an but although he knew he should be relieved to see that Sungyeol was still in some odd way his normal self, knowing that he wasn't the reason for it left a bitter taste in . And as much as he tried to shake off these childish feelings, happier Sungyeol got while talking with Woo hyun stronger the dark feelings. Managing somehow to keep a certain composure, he watched Sungyeol hang up and handing him back his phone, he said

"Thank you L ssi. For everything. I'll see you at work."

Myungsoo reluctantly opened the door and pulling himself out the car, he said in a tone he hoped amiable

"It was my pleasure."

And with that, he was about to close the door but for God knows what reason, he stopped on his track and asked so fast he doubted the other man heard him

"Look, i'm really sorry for lying to you and i'm sorry for well everything. But i'm really trying. I really want to salvage what we had so will you let me ?"

 Raising an eyebrow in response, Myungsoo immediately understood he didn't understand a thing he just said so being the coward he often prove to be in presznce of Sungyeol, he stammered nervously

"I mean see you tomorrow sir."

 With a brief nod, Sungyeol finally drove off as Myungsoo watched with regret the car disappear from afar. 

Both unaware to each other's inner turmoil. Though, nothing seemed clearer nowore thn ever. For the sake of each other's goal, they had to get along.