Change Me - Part One
Love Is [Apply for One Shot Love Stories] - ON HIATUSThis is for immature_girl, first part. Hope you like it :)
*******************
You kept your two feet together as you count each one of your step. You were dreading another day at work and all you wished to do is just to take a break from everything.
“Sorry,” you mumbled as you bumped hard into someone.
You keep your eyes glued to the ground not wanting to meet anyone’s gaze; not because you were embarrassed but you were more comfortable that way.
CN Blue’s song titled I’m A Loner could be heard blaring out from one of the shop’s speakers.
You couldn’t help but smirked to yourself; somehow that song kind of reflects your boring loner life. Pathetic much?
You let out a loud sigh as you pushed open the bakery back door. Another 6 long hours of smelling freshly baked pastries. Sure, the aroma was refreshing but try being in that kind of atmosphere for 6 days a week straight; you couldn’t bring yourself to look at another simple bread.
“Afternoon Sooru,” you heard your crew-mate greeted you.
You glanced up from fixing your apron and saw Onew standing there smiling down at you.
“Uh, afternoon,” you replied hesitantly.
Onew wasn’t a bad person; he was a nice guy indeed but you are just used to being self conscious towards people around you. Perhaps that’s why the friends you have could be counted with fingers.
“Boss told me we have a special order to finish up by today. Are you up for it?” he asked as you watch him gathering the ingredients from the refrigerator.
“Uh jinjja? What kind of special order is it?”
“A birthday cake,” he replied back cheerfully. “It’s for a 4 year old boy if I’m not mistaken. So we have to decorate it with his favourite cartoon characters.”
You thought about it for a moment.
“Um, do we have to do it together?”
“Nay. It’ll be fun,” he grinned at you before going back to the front of the shop.
No, it wouldn’t be fun. You’ve always preferred to do things by yourself. To do it with Onew, you know you wouldn’t be getting any work done.
You quickly tied up your hair in bun before hurrying after him.
“Onew, it’s okay. I’ll handle the cake. You can attend to the other customers.”
He gave you a sceptical look.
“Are you sure Sooru? Boss said it would be better if we work on it together. The customer has some complicated requirements. I’m afraid you won’t be able to handle it on your own.”
You nodded vigorously and forced a smile.
“Don’t worry. I’ve got it.”
3 hours later, you wished you hadn’t been so stubborn and listened to Onew instead. He was right; this cake wasn’t like any other order. You need to work it out with someone else, as a team work.
But it was too late, the customer was going to pick it up any minute and the cake was already all packed up in a box.
You wiped your hands together as you gave the cake a thorough look. It seems okay at one glance but you couldn’t help feeling uncomfortable about it.
“Sooru,” Onew approached you from behind. “Are you done? They’re here to pick up the cake.”
“Uh, nay nay. Here, I’ve already slipped in the candles by the side. It’s all good to go.”
As you handed him over the big white box, your hands brushed past his and you quickly yank it away in response.
It was a good thing Onew already had a tight grip on the box; it would have fallen to the ground and all your hard work would be wasted.
“Sorry,” you muttered as you avoided his eyes. You quickly your heels and distracted yourself with other things; not wanting to make it anymore awkward between the both of you.
“Lee Sooru, what is wrong with you?” you gritted your teeth.
“This is the 2nd complaint I’ve gotten in this month. Sooru, is there anything wrong with you?”
Your head hung low as you continued to stare down at your shoes. This was it; your boss seems really angry this time.
“Mianhe. I thought I could do it alone. But I guess I was wrong...” you said quietly.
“Sooru, I fixed your schedule together with Onew for a reason. His baking skills are excellent and you have a flair for decorating cakes. Therefore you guys make a good team. You need each other for it.”
“I’m really sorry. I promise it won’t happen again.”
“Make sure this is the second and last time I’m going to have to go through this with you, okay?”
You nodded and bowed down slightly.
“Kamsahamnida.”
Once you are back alone outside, you gave yourself a mental smack.
It was time to make some changes, if you didn’t want to lose this job.
“Sooru, we have a new assignment.”
You looked up from the cupcake you were holding and found Onew standing there in front of you, all smiles.
You were thankful he hadn’t given you a hard time about the messed up order. Come to think of it, you haven’t heard him utter a single complain about you.
You managed a small smile in return.
“Really? What is it about?”
“A wedding cake!”
You almost dropped the cupcake you were holding.
Did he say, wedding...?
Comments