Slurping Cold Noodles

Downing Today, Drowning Tomorrow

After that incident, it was dinnertime. Lee Kwang Soo hurried home, there was no point in him being there. Song Ji Hyo was the type to rarely change her mind. Once she's set with something, she doesn't change her course easily. She made cold noodles in a chilled broth, to soothe both of their hearts. They ate quietly, you could only hear them slurping noodles and the crunch of kimchi and yellow radish. 

'Your cooking improved, how can I say, drastically?' He says in a sarcastic tone. 

'I haven't been working in a while, Sung Moon-ah, I need to do things to fill up my time. You know I can sew now?' She says, with a broad smile on her face. Song Ji Hyo decided not to let Kwang Soo take up much of her head. She doesn't want to cry. She does cry, sometimes, but oddly it doesn't overpower her too much. 

'When are you going back to work?' He asks. 

'Soon. I'm thinking of signing with a contract soon. Running Man told me to join them again, one of the PDs called me last night.' 

'Should you be doing it again? Kwang Soo's still in it. And he's back from his 'honeymoon' too, I just saw him on TV the day before.' 

I don't think I'll be doing Running Man anymore, I enjoyed it, but I don't think I have the mental stamina to do so anymore.' She says. 'I do have contracts, deals, photoshoots. I'll set those things up with my manager. I need to get back on my feet. I have abandoned so much for that man, and he goes around having all the fun, I don't think so.' 

'Are you fully healed though?' He asked.

'I guess. I have been resting for a while now, Sung Moon-ah, don't you think that's enough?' 

'You know I always have your back, noona, but don't risk your health just to prove that you can be better, alright? Don't let all you have turn to waste?' He says, his voice turns a bit depressed as he said it. She smacks her brother on the back hard.

'What are you talking about?' She places both her hands on her waist. 'This is Song Ji Hyo you're talking about.' She laughed a boisterous fake laugh, it was funny-looking of course. She looks like herself back. The noona that was with Kwang Soo shaped herself so badly, it didn't seem like herself. She turned too feminine, too motherly. Even Sung Moon didn't know whether she was herself or not. Or was she just pretending to be someone she's not, just to keep Kwang Soo in her life? 

But her sister was bright. She was talented, she was adventurous. She didn't belong in Kwang Soo's world, she was committed to build her own. She wanted to start slowly, it wouldn't take long but she needs to be careful. She's glad that Sung Moon's here for her, every step of the way. Maybe it is not bad that he moved to Seoul. Maybe things do happen for a reason. Sung Moon loved her sister a lot. Their ages are not really far apart, and they had a wonderful childhood growing up. She felt like herself again, back to when she got into this mess with Kwang Soo. She was a bit disappointed, but she was not really shocked of the fact that it turned so upside down. 

But even upside down cakes are delicious, there must be a rainbow at the end of the storm. 

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kwangsooxkyungsoo #1
Chapter 19: I read it again after a year but the heartbreak still feels the same </3
MrsStar #2
Chapter 111: I just finished reading this, but I can’t really decide if I liked it or not. I guess the events leading to the ending (after Chapter 95) was/is not my cup of tea, it kind of made me upset in a way since I love KwangMong, that’s why. But other than that, I loved your writing. KwangMong has been my ship, so thank you for this story :)
regzlim
#3
Chapter 5: Another great chapter.

I like how Kwang Soo is very caring towards Ji Hyo.
I also liked the way he stumbled when Ji Hyo asked the innocent question, "Did you sleep okay?" It was kinda endearing.

Although at the end of the chapter, I ended up feeling a little sorry for Ji Hyo. Yes, she was partly to blame for encouraging Kwang Soo to drink, but she had to be the one comforting him.

I kinda felt both characters cared deeply about the other. With Ji Hyo fixing him breakfast and then comforting him and with Kwang Soo apologising even though it was not entirely his fault for what happened the night before. And I like that you had him behave timidly. It feels like you are setting us up that he cares very deeply for her. If not he wouldn't be so afraid of shaking the status quo.

I'm so looking forward to find out what happens to them! I've upvoted and subscribed. You have yourself a fan!
regzlim
#4
Chapter 4: I can't believe I never read this story before. I chanced upon your story while browsing the kwangmong tag and I'm sure glad I did. I think your your style of writing is very unique and I'm really kinda enjoying the short chapters.

Although I'm only four chapters in, I'm hooked and I can't wait to find out what happens next! Now off I go to read the rest of the story!
xxxcaixxx #5
Chapter 111: rất cám ơn bạn khi viết bài hát truyện về họ. I got tracking messages from the first and you hope that they will be together. Please again you than that the story of the current ship of my <3. You may be may in live and write them story
mushoo
#6
Hey, I have to admit I was a silent reader to this and was pleasantly surprised when you updated and completed it! I just love your style of writing, it really captured my attention to the point where I binge read the first 50 chapters then realised that it was unhealthy hahaha.
It was such a roller coaster for both Ji Hyo and Kwang Soo, I had always thought that their relationship was moving so fast that it would hurtle of the tracks. It was such a bitter sweet open ending which leaves me hoping for something more. Overall the whole story was so realistic which I found captivating, it showed not only highs of a relationship but also the lows.
So thanks for sharing this. I can't wait for you next idea. I look forward to reading it.
Anisart #7
Chapter 111: Thankyou thank you.... i really curious about your project next time.. cant wait