After that long silence, I felt a little bit awkward, how could I let him touch me or even hug me so easily. I felt my chest tightened, butterflies going through my body but also feeling secure at the same time. What is this feeling I’m having?

                “Seunghyun…” I called out to him softly as I was afraid he might still be crying. I heard his sobs and he slowly pushed me away while looking down.

                “We should go, we’ll be late.” He stood up and start taking off his shirt. I realized that this is the part where I’m supposed to get out of the room so I did. I sat on one of the couch while waiting for him and in ten minutes Seunghyun came out in the suit and shoes that I chose for him looking like the Seunghyun that I’m used to except that he had shades on. I guess he didn’t want me to see his red eyes. He walked passed me while twirling his car keys and whistling, why does his have to act like everything is fine? I saw him getting inside his car, so I quickly grab my things, lock up the store and followed him.

                On the way there, he didn’t say a thing to me. So, it’s like I’m invisible now? What’s wrong with this guy? I got annoyed so I asked him if he was okay and I got silence in return.

                “So you’re ignoring me now?” I was getting angry.
                “I’m sorry.”
                “Sorry is not going to change anything you know.”
                “Then you shouldn’t have asked.” Okay, that’s it. I swear I’m not gonna talk to this man until he apologizes to me. What did I even do in the first place? I had no idea!

                The night went by pretty fast; I’m still non-existent to him. I got bored waiting for the show to start, so I wondered around the venue looking for food and they all look so yummy! I grabbed a few things into my plate and on the way back to my table; I saw a familiar face sitting beside Seunghyun.  That blond hair and those fierce eyes of her, it’s probably Chaerin.

                “Bommie Unnie! An nyoung!” She greeted me with a cheery voice.
                “Hi Chaerin, is Jiyong here as well?” I . Unfortunately, she frowned.
                “He’s late again unnie, irresponsible as usual, he’s probably flirting with some girls on his way here.” Her reply made me burst out in laughter, but before I could stop, Seunghyun who is confused asked if we knew each other. I decided to keep my mouth shut as I knew that Chaerin would answer that and I didn’t want to talk to him UNNESCESSARILY.
                “Oh, sorry oppa, I forgot to tell you. Unnie and I used to be from the same club in high school, so we were quite close.” Chaerin explained with a smiley face, I couldn’t help but smile with her, she had always looked so happy and smiley all the time. And at least, I hope she reduce the tension between me and Seunghyun.
                “Oh! Since I’ve told Seunghyun oppa about us, I should tell Bommie unnie about Seunghyun oppa too!”
                “Chaerin ah…-_-” Seunghyun sounds like he doesn’t want me to know, but I-don’t-care.
                “Go on Chaerin.”
                “Seunghyun oppa loves girls just like Jiyong! That’s probably why they’re bestfriends.” She said shrugging her shoulders. But, wait… what? Seunghyun and Jiyong know each other? How come he never told me? Before I start questioning Seunghyun, Jiyong suddenly appeared from behind and startled me.

                “Bommie ah! Why are you here?” Jiyong asked me with a surprised look on his face as he knows that I do not like crowded places.
                “With your bestfriend, probably. You never told me.” I stared at him.
                “Seunghyun? Are you two like going out or something?” He said with a cheeky smile.
                “NO, I WORK FOR HIM! /NO! SHE WORKS FOR ME!” Seunghyun and I chorused and Chaerin started giggling.
                “Both of you should try dating, you’ll look good together!” Jiyong teased me and Seunghyun.
                “I agree!” Chaerin joined Jiyong and they continued teasing me and Seunghyun until the fashion show started.

                After the show ended, which was around 11pm, Jiyong was still flirting with Chaerin, so I decided to leave first. While I was on my way to the taxi stand, someone grabbed my wrist; it couldn’t be anyone else other than Seunghyun.

                “It’s late, I’ll send you home.” As I was still a little puzzled, I didn’t say much or decline his offer even though we don’t seemed to be talking much right now. Seunghyun’s hands slowly moved down from my wrist to my hands, I didn’t know how to react so I just let him hold my hand while walking through the car park.

                When I opened my eyes, I realized that I was back at the shop in Seunghyun’s room. I guess I fell asleep in his car and he carried me here, I looked at the clock on the wall and it tells me that it was already 1 a.m. in the morning. I got up quickly as I have work tomorrow and I need to get some sleep. When I was about to open the door, Seunghyun came in with a warm cocoa.

                “For you.” Wow, he seems to have moodswings. He handed the cocoa to me but I don’t think I’ll have the time sit down and finish it.
                “No thanks, it’s already late, I have to go home.” I told Seunghyun, and what surprised me was that his expression was filled with pain and sadness.
                “Can you stay with me tonight? I don’t want to always be alone anymore, but it’s okay if it’s inconvenient for you.” He looked at me but turned away quickly.
                “Would you tell me what happened if I stayed with you?” I asked him as I was concerned and he doesn’t seem like his usual self.
                “I’ll tell you anything.” I guess it would be fine just to spend the night here in the shop to cheer up a friend. I took the cocoa from his hand and sat down on the couch.
                “So, tell me then, I’ll listen to anything.” I said with a tired smile on my face.