It was Friday evening, and at the end of every week, the cafe workers gathered together for a team meeting about ways to improve their services and products. They are a new business, and a unique one at that, and Jinsoul wanted to make sure that Aeong Cafe would be a great success. 

The blonde cleared as she stood in front of everyone to start the meeting. She could never get used to this. It was an important responsibility to manage all the employees. Though she mainly assisted her aunt, she gladly would step up when she needed to, but that didn't make her any less nervous. "So far, the cat cafe has been a huge hit for both the cafe and the animal shelter." Jinsoul scanned across the break room, smiling proudly at their accomplishments. 

The assistant manager continued as she glanced at the notes on her clipboard. "According to the animal shelter, the cats that have been here are doing much better. They are more comfortable with people, less scared of their surroundings, and even wanting to play more. The shelter workers hope that this trend continues as we continue our partnership. They have also seen more visitors at the shelter and adoptions."

The employees let out a small cheer; they were all proud to be a part of something that helped animals in need. This was one of Jinsoul's and her aunt's many requirements for their workers. All employees needed to be animal lovers to ensure each member could care for the cats with little problems.

As the meeting continued to the more tedious aspects, like ways to improve their work efficiency or what ingredients needed to be stocked, Hyunjin was lost in a daze as she stared out the lone window in the employee break room.

Before she knew it, their meeting had just ended, and most of the cafe workers had started to leave. Jiwoo had to prod the younger girl a few times because calling her name wasn't gaining her attention.

Jiwoo took notice of Hyunjin's behavior since the start of the meeting, and her curiosity has been killing her. The redhead wanted to speak with Hyunjin but didn't want to be rude and interrupt Jinsoul during their discussion. After Jiwoo finally received the raven-haired girl's attention, she immediately asked, "What's on your mind, Hyun?"

On the other side of Hyunjin, Jisun couldn't help but overhear their conversation. "Oh, are you talking about Hyunjin's new girlfriend?"

Jiwoo let out a surprised gasp and saw the blush grow on Hyunjin's cheeks, which seemed to confirm Jisun's statement.

The redhead practically pounced at the answer and grabbed Hyunjin's hands, a notion of happiness and preventing her escape to begin the interrogation. It was rare for the younger girl to share her love interests. Jiwoo even started thinking she wasn't interested in anyone. She couldn't help but wonder what type of girls Hyunjin was into "Omo, spill the tea!" Jiwoo excitedly leaned over the edge of her seat to face Jisun.

Before Hyunjin could say anything, Jisun intercepted, also excited about the gossip. "So there's this pretty, no, beautiful girl that comes in every Sunday morning, and the way she acts around Hyunjin is so adorable!"

Now it made sense to Jiwoo why Hyunjin wanted to take the Sunday morning shifts. The redhead urged Jisun to continue.

"Wai-" Hyunjin attempted to speak up, only to be cut off by Jisun again. "Jiwoo, you should see how Hyunjin smiles at this girl. I have never seen Hyunjin smile like that before. It's adorable. And Hyunjin's girlfriend is extremely timid and shy, she blushes and glows red at every little thing Hyunjin does. It's honestly the purest thing I have ever witnessed."

The two girls squeal in excitement.

"Guys, let me talk!" Hyunjin was finally able to have her say in the matter.

The redhead squeezed her friend's hands tighter, ignoring her friend's request. "Oh, Hyun! I can't believe you were hiding this from Jinsoul and me! When were you planning on introducing us?! Omo, we can go on double dates together! AHHH!" The excitement in Jiwoo's voice was apparent by the number of octaves it rose.

At the mention of her name, Jinsoul walked towards her roommates and irked an eyebrow at Jiwoo's elatedness. "What are you guys talking about?"

Unfortunately for Hyunjin, Jiwoo jumped the gun to answer. "We were just talking about Hyunjin's secret girlfriend!"

The blonde turned to face a flustered and slightly irritated Hyunjin. "Secret girlfriend? How come you never said anything?" The older girl had so many questions and now feeling a bit protective. Who was this person? They wouldn't dare hurt Hyunjin, right?

"Right!" Jiwoo exclaimed in bewilderment. "I can't believe Hyunjin would not tell us about her dating someone."

Jisun added. "Jinsoul, she is stunningly gorgeous too!"

Jiwoo pondered out loud, "Did you know Hyunjin was into shy girls? I guess that makes sense."

The three girls continue to speak about the mysterious girl Hyunjin is dating, excluding the person that mattered the most from the conversation. Having enough of the misunderstanding, Hyunjin wanted to clear her name. She wishes Heejin was her girlfriend.

"AEONGG!" Hyunjin angrily growled out, finally shutting the three up. "She isn't my girlfriend!"

The other girls were startled by the sudden outburst. "But she is someone you are interested in?" Jiwoo quietly asked with caution.

Hyunjin averted her gaze as a light blush crept on her cheeks. The silence and blushed cheeks were confirmation for Jiwoo's question.

Though the secret girlfriend theory was torn down, Jiwoo was equally ecstatic from the news, if not more now, that she could help her friend with her crush. "Who? Who? Who?" The redhead couldn't stand the suspense of not knowing who captivated Hyunjin's heart.

Now all the attention was on Hyunjin, the three eagerly waiting for her answer. "I-I don't know her name." Hyunjin cringed at her response, turning her head down. 

Jinsoul gently rubbed her friend's back in reassurance, "Hey, it's ok Hyun, just take your time with her. There's definitely a connection between you two seeing how the girl comes in every week to visit you. There is no need to rush into a relationship recklessly." She then made a pointed stare at Jiwoo, who avoided the blonde's eyes.

The older girl turned her attention back to Hyunjin. "I'm sure things will work out, Hyun. You are an amazing person, and anyone would be lucky to call you their girlfriend." The blonde also wished there was some sort of connection with a certain girl, but that was only wishful thinking.

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Every Sunday morning, Heejin made it her routine to visit Hyunjin at Aeong Cafe. It was always early morning, as there was rarely anyone else there from their university that would expose one of the most notorious heartbreakers failed to talk to another girl.

It didn't take long for Hyunjin to realize the weekly pattern of the cute longboarder. Before her secret crush was revealed, she begged Jinsoul to take all Sunday morning shifts, which the blonde found very odd, but never questioned it. It was hard enough already to find college students to wake up early on the weekend to work willingly.

A few weeks have gone by since Heejin's first visit, and the progress was..