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There are a lot of beautiful things in the world, which probably really uncountable. Jongin always believed that, until today. It was a comfortable Saturday, Jongin wake up a bit late since he was playing around with grandma until late night. He found Soojung was writing—sorting out, to be exact—things on a note. Her serious face appearead again, which Jongin hadn’t seen for almost a week.

Jongin plopped down himself beside her to distract. Though she didn't move an inch. Soojung frowned a bit, then write again. He raised an eyebrow, “What are you writing?” he finally asked.

“Humm, several things to buy,” Soojung replied. “Probably groceries, Grandma almost out of foods stock so I think I should buy them for her.”

“Ah, really? But we still get proper meal last night.”

“That’s the last, I must say.”

Jongin only nodded, “So let’s go to the market together.”

Soojung, for the first time, turned her head. Her eyes met Jongin’s eyes in one move, made both of them felt something different. She cleared , slightly feeling shy, “I didn't ask you to go with me.”

“I’d go without you ask me. You can't be alone in a crowded place and borrow so much things by yourself, right?”

For seconds Soojung thought Jongin couldn’t understand her. She had been alone for most of the times, for ’s sake. There was no reason to be worry. She would be fine, she was so sure about that. But then, Jongin is being Jongin. He just wanted to take care of her, she knows that. Jongin was the kindest guy she have ever met, Soojung should admit.

But still, Soojung not used to it.

“What? Why are you looking at me that way?” deep voice of Jongin made Soojung back to reality. He looked so serious, Soojung sometimes asked herself how could Jongin maintained his two different sides.

“Nothing. Well, we will do the grocery shopping together.”

He smiled in victory, “I know. Let’s buy some snacks too!”

“I won’t spend my money for it, Jongin.”

Jongin came closer to her and winked, “My treat! Go get ready!” Then, he ran away without waiting Soojung’s answer. Oh well, Soojung couldn’t even react, she just simply sat there with blushing cheeks.

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On the way to the market, Jongin the radio that play happy song. He grinned widely and started to sing along together with the song. Jongin took a glance to Soojung, who was stay still as her eyes wandering to the scenery. He poked her shoulder with soulful grin of him.

“Why are you so gloomy? Come on, today is Saturday!” he cheered up. Soojung pressed her lips into a thin smile, “I’m going to leave Grandma again tomorrow. That’s enough to make me feel sad.”

His smile disappear as he heard her words. But then, he smiled warmly. “You can go visit her again next month, nothing to worry.”

“I always make a promise like that every time I leave. But in the end, I just could visit her once a year, which mostly because my busy life,” she paused. “Do I sound like a selfish grandchild?”

“No, you’re not. You shouldn’t blame yourself.”

“But that’s a fact,” Soojung murmured.

“Hey,” Jongin suddenly said in high tone. His eyes lighten up again, he kept driving while he made a slight eye contact to Soojung. “I will try to remind you at least once a week to arrange your schedule and visit your grandma. I can go with you next time, if you don't mind. How does it sound?”

There was a long space between his words and her answers. In the end, Soojung nodded and smiled back, “That sounds good.”

The market today wasn't so crowd, thanks God. Soojung couldn’t help but felt scared whenever she was in the crowded place. Not because she felt scared because someone might stole her money or kidnapping her, she just simply hate feeling being a centre of attention around so much people.

Soojung couldn’t deny but the fact Jongin was there with her somehow make her felt better. She felt safe and sound. She could sense the sincerity Jongin gave to her judging by the way he push her shoulder closer to him when a guy acted suspicious since Soojung and Jongin entered the market.

Also, Soojung noticed Jongin always helped her to bargain the price while picking best quality foods, like right now.

“So, Ahjumma, can I take it with that price? I believe these tuna are the best of all, right?” Jongin squatted down and pick a bucket of tuna as he smiled warmly to the older woman.

“Yes of course! Because that is the best, I give you a bit high price, young man.”

Jongin chuckled, “I will buy three buckets with that price and we will visit you next time, how?”

“Three buckets?!”

“Yes,” he nodded.  “Fine, I will give you twenty percent discount because you’re so nice and kind.”

Jongin smiled in victory, “Thank you.” He stood up as he saw the old woman preparing his orders. Beside him, Soojung stand in silent glare to Jongin. She tucked him and whispered, “What are you going to do with so much tuna, huh?”

“Didn’t you say your Grandma loves tuna?”

“Yes, but you buy a bit too much for one person’s living,” she snapped. Jongin did nothing but chuckled as a reply, “Then you can take one bucket for you too, is it fair?”

After they finished, Jongin took Soojung’s hand, “Let’s go! It’s time to eat snacks~~”

Maybe because he is a chef, Jongin helped Soojung so much today. He managed to bought the best groceries for Grandma’s stock at least for a week and promised to Soojung they are not going to regret buying them all. Plus, he will gives Grandma some tips to cook so Grandma will living nicely even alone in her house.

“Soojung?” he called. Soojung’s head turned to him, who was eating fried sausage in pleasure. “What again, Jongin?”

“Are you sure you don't want to eat this?”

Soojung shook her head, “I want something else.”

This time, Jongin stopped eating and leaned closer to her. “Tell me, what do you want?” he asked seriously, made Soojung couldn’t help but frown.

“What’s up with that difference in your voice tone? Ppali, finish your food and let’s go somewhere else.”

He nodded, “Samcheon, how much its all cost?” he asked and picked out his wallet.  Then, he gave the money and bowed down to say thank you.

They walked again side by side. Jongin’s eyes wandering around as he watching street foods trying to . He gulped down and tried to not stopping his step. However, he wanted to accompany Soojung to eat something she wants. He watched the long haired beautiful woman beside him walking with poker face.

Her seemed serious face. Soojung always have that most of the time, mo