The Problem

Smile Mask Syndrome

"Hm? What do you mean that 'flirting' isn't allowed, I'm not flirting, I'm just asking for his number!"

"Yeah, that's considered as you 'trying to flirt'. That's not allowed either"

 

A faint '11 line' showed up between her eyebrows as Junhyung spoke to her. Shut up, I could tell her eyes telling Junhyung to stop talking, and shut up. The girl was quite stubborn though, as she placed the phone on top of the counter. I'm not going to leave until he gives me his number. What do I do? I turned to Kikwang, and tried to ask him, of course, in my head. I guess he knew what I meant, because he shrugged his shoulders.

 

"Uh.. I'm sorry, but I don't know you.."

"That's why you give me your number! So I can contact you, and we can start knowing each other. My name is Kim Soo Eun. There, now you know me"

 

The girl was very stubborn. Frustrated, I looked at Doojoon. He shook his head. I'll take that as a 'don't do it' Doojoon. 

 

"I can't, I'm not going to risk getting fired, over a girl like you"

 

The girl just stood there for a moment, dumbfounded, and gritted her teeth. She's probably thinking 'how dare you insult me' or something close to that. Oh well, what can I do? I smiled, said sorry, and handed her back the phone. That was when she marched over to the other side of the counter, and before anyone could stop her, she raised her hand, and slapped me across the face. Now this time, I was the one standing there, dumbfounded. Junhyung violently grabbed her arm, walked towards the door, and shoved her out. ', stay out' I think he muttered. 

 

"Are you alright Yoseob hyung?!"

"Yeah, I'm okay Kikwang, thanks. I apologize to everyone here. Sorry for making such a ruckus"

 

I'll get a pack of ice for Yoseob hyung, his cheeks are starting to swell up a bit. Dongwoon said as he went to the kitchen. My cheeks really stung, and I could taste a bit of a metallic taste in my mouth. Am I bleeding? To check I pulled a tissue paper out and brushed it against the insides of my cheek. When I took it out, it was slightly pink. Soon, Dongwoon came over with a pack of ice, and as I was massaging my cheek, Kikwang came over with a cup of iced lemonade.

 

"It's going to sting a bit, but vitamin C is good for cuts and scratches. It works like rubbing alcohol to your cuts. And it's cold too, so it should numb up the scratch a bit"

"Thanks guys, I really appreciate it"

 

I smiled, and as I stood up to get back to work, Doojoon stopped me. Hmm? I tilted my head, and Doojoon pushed my head a bit with his finger. Hey! You know, that actually makes me feel crappy you know! Doojoon grinned his dorky grin.

 

"Well, I guess you're fine now, but take some time"

"B- But!"

"Doojoon's right, take some rest"

 

Junhyung agreed to Doojoon. But.. Kikwang needs help with making the drinks.. Junhyung flicked my head. Just go take some rest, I'm sure Kikwang can do it. He's going to whine about it, but he can still pull it off. Kikwang nodded as Junhyung talked, but soon became annoyed. I do not whine a lot! You.. You.. You what? You midget. H-Hey! Don't call me a midget you obese tongued demon!

 

"Leave those es alone and just take some rest"

 

Doojoon pushed me inside the changing room (the changing room consisted of a closet, fridge for the staff, and a bed), and sat down on the bed. As I sat down, I became very drowsy. How long has it been since I've been running on 2-3 hours of sleep and cups of coffee? I tried to count, but when I closed my eyes, I completely blanked out, and felt all the energy downing out of my body.

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"Hyung! Hyung!"


A worried voice called out my name. My body shook. Huh..? And then I realized, someone was trying to wake me up. Did I fall asleep?! Really?! I opened my eyes, to see Kikwang, with his eyes like a puppy, staring me down. Hyung! Oh my god, I'm so glad you woke up! He hugged me as sat up. I looked around. Everyone was looking at me with a worried expression. What's wrong guys? I asked.

 

"What's wrong?! Hyung, you've been asleep for 7 hours and a half! We tried to wake you up since 30 minutes ago! Junhyung was going to call the hospital if you didn't wake up!"

 

Doojoon practically yelled, saying that I've been asleep for 7 hours and 30 minutes. Wait, that means that It's already 10! Everything was clear now. I wasn't feeling very drowsy anymore, but I did feel really bad.

 

"I'm so sorry guys! I've been asleep since .. Whenever! I couldn't help you guys!"

"Hyung, I don't think that's what you need to worry about.. We tried to wake you up for 30 minutes, and you didn't budge. I think you should go to the hospital tomorrow or something.. Normally, people would moan and shake us away or something, but you were just lying down. Like a stone!"

 

This time it was Dongwoon scolding me. The hospital.. I'm fine thoug- My sentence got caught off by Junhyung. No hyung, you're going to the hospital tomorrow. I looked at Junhyung. Well actually, I was looking up at him, considering he was a few inches taller than me. He looked away, and backed away a bit too. Stop with y- your puppy eyes! Huh? What puppy eyes? Well anyway, I turned to Doojoon, and told him. I'll be okay, I don't need to go to the hospital. Doojoon shook his head.

 

"No hyung, I have a car. I'm going to pick you up at your place tomorrow, at around 7 alright?"

"B.. But, what about the cafe?"

"It's okay! Tomorrow's Saturday. Late start! Starts at 12, so as long as Doojoon is back by then, everything will be fine"

 

Kikwang added, and patted me on the shoulders. Hyung, I want you to go to the hospital and check it up. I was really worried about you. Kikwang seemed really worried. I could feel that he was really worried. A.. Alright, I replied, although my voice was shaking. It's going to be okay, Yoseob. I told myself. I smiled, and told Kikwang. Don't worry, I'll be fine, but I'll go to the hospital tomorrow to check it out, okay? Kikwang nodded, and hugged me. You cute little baby, I'm glad I have you in my life, although I've only known you for about 2 days, I thought to myself, and hugged him back.

 

"Okay guys, let's go home now! Yoseob hyung, I'll drop you off at your house"

 

I was going to reject his offer, but he grabbed my hands and dragged me to his car. Wait Doojoon! What about the cafe, don't you need to lock it? A stupid way to trying to get out, but Doojoon replied back, without letting me go. It's okay hyung, they all have the keys. Oh, that reminds me! Doojoon opened the door and sat me down, and went around and sat into the drivers seat. He was digging out his pockets. After, he took out a key.

 

"Here, this is for you"

"Hmm?"

"It's the keys to the cafe. You're working here, so you're a team with us, remember?"

 

R-Right! I took the keys. I felt.. Welcomed. I was glad that I took this job. I couldn't help but to keep on smiling, as Doojoon dropped me off home. Thanks Doojoon! I said while getting out of his car. No problem hyung. He smiled. As I was walking towards the apartment entrance, Doojoon rolled down his windows and yelled out,

 

"Hyung! Don't forget! Tomorrow at 7 AM, alright?"

"Okay Doojoon! Don't worry!"

 

I waved my hands at Doojoon. I walked into the apartment lobby. Through the whole night, I couldn't help but feel happy. 

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ILOVEYS99
#1
Chapter 5: keke it's so funny..but i hope you put POV's and quotation marks unnie..
also..why would Daniel kiss Yoseob on the LIPS o.O
weird but nice :)
Joonseobfic #2
is it yoseob is 28 years old ???
isn't he too young to get that age ??
btw,,, i like ur story,,,
GaemChau #3
Ahh Focused Yoseob is so cute!!
Please update^^ I really like this fic :)
iveesaur_
#4
@naruchannn will do! Thank you for the suggestion > < I'm glad you like my fics! <3
starbuckslover
#5
wahhhh Yoseob and Daniel kiss ~!!<br />
Junhyung and Doodoo are probably flaming in jealousy ! <br />
keep the updates coming <3
naruchannn #6
Heyyy!! I'm really loving the story! Yoseob as a hyung is funny, but I'm glad he's still the same cutie =D<br />
You write very very well, but if I could make just one sugestion? I just think your chapters would be less confusing if you used " " to indicate speech also in the middle of the paragraphs. For example, when you wrote:<br />
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That guy. I felt myself getting ticked off by his overly defensive answers. He walked past me, and told me to open the car door. Dude, no really, I'm not joking, what's the matter with you?! I raised up my voice a bit<br />
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Wouldn't it be better like this?<br />
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That guy. I felt myself getting ticked off by his overly defensive answers. He walked past me, and told me to open the car door. "Dude, no really, I'm not joking, what's the matter with you?!" I raised up my voice a bit<br />
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But it's just a suggestion, of course!<br />
Please update! <3<br />
iveesaur_
#7
Oh my god guys. I'm reading over chapter 5 on my iPod, and there are so many grammar errors.. IM SO SORRY! I'll fix it tomorrow when I can get on the computer. So sorry guys T_T and also, when doojoon says that it's 12, I meant PM NOT AM. ><
starbuckslover
#8
ohh that crazy girl!! beat her upps T^T!! but awsome story ^^ very mysterious ~ update soon please :D
Glesh_sjcouples
#9
wow~~~im so wondering what are their like a "hidden secret" behind the playground....waaahh~~~can't wait for more!!! Fighting chingu!!! :)