Life and Enthusiasm

The Color of Blood

As soon as Siwon reached the address he was looking for, he parked his car a little offside and went up to the café.

It was placed in an old building with a crumbling facade and an old-fashioned sign above it entrance, declaring the café's name in intertwined letters. The chairs and tables in front of the café were made of iron and looked as old-fashioned as the rest of the café.

But Siwon had to admit, that the whole building was very charming and welcoming.

 

He looked through the huge front windows into the café. The antique vein was reflected in the small room as well – he saw some dark wooden tables and chairs which were nearly exclusively taken. He saw a young man winding through the guests, balancing a tray on his outstretched arm. He had a bright smile on his face and talked briefly with his customers when he passed them.

Park Jungsoo.

 

Siwon took a deep breath, before he opened the door and entered the café. He heard a silent bell ring above his head. He ran his dark eyes over the café and finally found an empty table in the right corner of the room.

Before he drove to the café, he thought about dressing up a little in case of being recognized by Mr. Park or his son, but he decided against a silly masquerade. He wasn't afraid that someone might remember him, since he wore dark sunglasses, when he was on his father's task, and the back road, they had met in, was only lightened by the moon.

 

Siwon took off his black leather jacket, threw it over the backrest of the chair and sat down.

I'm right there!“, a sudden voice called out to him and he raised his glance, directly looking into the angelic face of Park Jungsoo.

The young man passed his table and went back to the bar in the back of the café, giving some orders to the man behind it. Jungsoo laughed about the man's reply, lighting up the whole room.

 

Siwon was amazed by Jungsoo's positive charisma.

Actually, he had expected meeting an anxious, stressed man, still suffering from the latest horrible experiences he had made. But instead, he saw a young optimistic man, bubbling over with enthusiasm and life.

How could he ever dare to harm him?

 

Siwon remembered Mr. Park and searched for him with his eyes, but he didn't seem to be around.

He wondered if the elder man just had a day off today or if he wasn't able to work now... The café had it's peak period right now and Siwon was surprised that only two baristas were managing the business right now.

He sighted deeply, trying to find a way to help Jungsoo...

 

Siwon followed the young man with his eyes, while Jungsoo found his way back to Siwon's table. With an automatic gesture, he pulled a small notepad out of his shirt's pocket and glanced into Siwon's dark eyes.

I'm sorry, we have a little rush right now“, Jungsoo laughed and grabbed a pencil out of his belt pouch. „May I bring you anything?“

 

Not having thought about his order yet, Siwon opened his mouth but kept silent. A huge grin built up on Jungsoo's face. „You still need some seconds?“, he asked and obviously tried to avoid laughing.

Siwon shook his head slightly and chuckled, shyly scratching the back of his head. „No, sorry, I was just – I had – “

Jungsoo's grin increased even more.

 

Siwon took a deep breath and gave his opposite a wry smile. „I'd like to have a cappuccino“, he simply omitted the awkward situation before. Jungsoo winked and took a brief note on his pad. „Just give me a second“, he said and turned around, heading for the bar again. By passing some other tables, he grabbed the empty glasses and smiled at every single customer.

Multitasking at its best.

 

Siwon could have slapped himself for stuttering and stambling like a dense person in front of Jungsoo. He leaned back on his chair and ran his hand through his short black hair, not being able to hide another smile.

His eyes wandered over the small room, over and over again searching for Jungsoo between the foreign persons.

His glance clung on a red sign that was placed in the window next to the door. He needed some seconds to decipher the reversed letters and raised his brows when he finally got it:

 

Help wanted.“

 

Jungsoo returned to his table and placed a cup with cappuccino in front of Siwon. He put a spoon beside it and smiled gently. When he was already about to turn around again, Siwon straightened his back and cleared his throat.

Do you still need help?“, he asked quietly, pointing briefly at the red sign on the window glass.

 

Jungsoo was obviously surprised, but he smiled and looked hopefully at Siwon. „You need a job?“, he asked enthusiastically and placed his empty tray on Siwon's table. „It would be enough if you work for some hours a week, maybe 12 or 15. We couldn't pay much, but... you'll enjoy working here for sure!“ He gave Siwon a gaining smile and even if Jungsoo didn't know, Siwon could never recall his question after this.

 

12 or 15 hours a week would be perfect“, Siwon replied with a gentle smile and lifted up his cup, taking a small sip of his cappuccino. He still glanced into Jungsoo's eyes.

The elder man seemed to think a second, before he grabbed his tray again and turned around. „I'm right back!“, he called out over his shoulder and smiled brightly, heading back to the bar. He briefly talked to the guy behind it, pointed at Siwon and laughed happily.

 

After a short nod due from his barista, Jungsoo raised his hand and beckoned to Siwon, pointing at a door behind the bar that probably lead in some kind of staff room.

As fast as possible, Siwon grabbed his jacket and left his nearly untouched cappuccino behind.

 

Jungsoo waited for him in front of the door and together they entered a small office behind the bar. He shut the door and pointed to a chair in front of a messy desk. „I apologize for the disorder...“, Jungsoo said with a wry smile and sat down on the office chair.

He seemed a little lost behind those piles of bills and folders.

 

He kept silent for some seconds, before he helplessly shrugged his shoulders and smiled shyly.

I'm sorry, I never did something like a job interview before“, he admitted laughing and leaned back on his chair. „But I think this isn't a big deal, so... Why don't you just tell me a little about yourself and I'll ask my father later to do the paperwork.“

 

Siwon chuckled at Jungsoo's helpless but enormously cute attitude.

Okay...“, he started and took a deep breath. „My name is Kwon Seung-hyun“, he mentioned the name his father used for all of Siwon's faked documents. Every member of the Cho family got a second identity which they use for their tasks. They used it to prevent their covers from being blowed. He didn't want Jungsoo to know his last name.

 

I'm actually used to be called Siwon. I'm 21 years old and currently studying law on the university of Seoul. This job would be perfect to have some extra money.“, he added laughing and looked at Jungsoo. Actually, he wasn't allowed to mention his real name with his pseudonym, but in this case he decided to make an exception. He wanted to lie to Jungsoo as little as possible.

 

Wow... law“, Jungsoo repeated with raised eyebrows, being obviously impressed by Siwon's answer. „So you wanna become a judge someday? Or rather an attorney?“ His face lighted up with another smile and Siwon couldn't help but to smile, too. He nodded slightly and leaned forward, placing his forearms on his knees. „I'll see what the future brings“, he said smiling and glanced at Jungsoo's pretty eyes.

 

I'll just note your address and your contact details for my father and I'd suggest to call you tomorrow, okay?“, Jungsoo asked, lowering his eyes to escape Siwon's insistent glance and starting to rummage around in the desk's chaos for some sheets of paper. Siwon chuckled slightly and took his faked ID out of his wallet, handing it over to Jungsoo.

 

They kept silent while Jungsoo copied his ID. Siwon cleared his throat.
„Isn't your father around today?“, he asked as casual as possible and attentively eyed Jungsoo. The elder man stumbled a second and a painful expression rushed over his angelic face.

He isn't able to work currently...“, he mumbled quietly and delved into searching another sheet of paper.

 

Is he sick?“, Siwon asked quietly, nervously picking on some lose twines of his pants.

He had... an accident“, Jungsoo muttered hesitating and gave Siwon's ID back, before he stood up and smiled – way less joyful and honest than before.

 

When are you able to start working?“, Jungsoo asked to switch the topic and looked at his opposite. Standing up, too, Siwon shrugged his shoulders and lifted his hands. „Tomorrow?“, he suggested and hid a sudden laughter, as he saw Jungsoo's wondering face. „You'd be able to start tomorrow?!“, Jungsoo insured himself and stepped around the desk, surprisingly hugging Siwon. His easement was apparently.

 

He quickly let go of Siwon again and smiled shyly. „I'm sorry“, he mumbled and took a deep breath. „We need help as soon as possible right now.“

Siwon chuckled and winked at Jungsoo, stretching out his hand. „Then I'm glad to be working for you, Mr. Park“, he said smiling and a warm feeling rushed through his body, when his opposite shook his hand.

 

The pretty man smiled relieved and held his hand for some seconds. „Just call me 'Jungsoo'.“

 

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Tadadadaaa! I proudly present my absolutely favourite SuJu-pairing: WonTeuk!! I really hope you like it, too ;)

 

(Anyone recognized Siwon's fake name? Do you know the two guys I 'stole' the names from? ;))

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yuyupypy #1
Chapter 22: update please. . .i really wanna see wonteuk moment. .
And. .i'm still waiting other wonteuk story from u. .hope u'll have more inspiration in writing . .
#love wonteuk :p
Pegasus13
#2
Chapter 22: Update more please curious what'll happen to Park family.. hope Siwon can help Teuk >_<
Thanks for update.. ^^
PeekyDoll #3
Chapter 22: oh, I really like this! Kyu and Min are so sweet... why do they have to part TT-TT
_JiJi_
#4
Chapter 22: kurz aber knackig XD
Ich freu mich einfach n neues update zu sehen :D
und ich freu mich genauso das Kyu scheinbar einiges daransetzt um Min wegzubekommen das der ein besseres leben führen kann :)
ich hoffe nur sehr das Kyu ihn nicht allzu lange allein lassen wird, du KANNST die beiden einfach nicht für immer trennen! das GEHT NICHT!XD

bin gespannt auf's nächste kapitel!=)
simbasheart #5
Chapter 22: Omg u updated!! :-D
supergirlz #6
Chapter 22: i hope kyu plans work out.. and mr.cho will meet teukie and his father again?! Omo cant wait to know what will happen..thanks for the update^^
MasiOri
#7
Chapter 21: Why u no update it ?!! want to know what happen next ! >\\\<
Pegasus13
#8
Chapter 21: OMG! Why our WonTeuk was Soo CUTE! especially uri Wonnie >0<
Yup there are a chance! I hope they will made up again!! >_<