-Why are you avoiding me?
- … ! Ah, no… that’s… .
- I'm not trying to pry. I'm just saying this because I don't want to be distant from Seung-ah.
Seung-ah could no longer hide her shameful thoughts. If she had allowed even a slight misunderstanding to develop with her new boyfriend, the dull Seung-ah might have drifted off without even knowing what the problem was, leading to a breakup. Fortunately, Seung-ah was good at self-reflection. She could easily imagine the misunderstandings that would arise if she acted in a stuffy manner. The very thought of a conflict with Yoon-ki was terrifying. Seung-ah squeezed her eyes shut, lowered her head, and barely managed to move her heavy mouth.
- That's right, I avoided Mr. Yoongi... because...
- I didn't hear the end very well, Seung-ah. Could you say that again?
- Ha... That's why...! Yoongi, I keep saying that I can only see your lips...!!
Seung-ah couldn't raise her head because she was so embarrassed. She thought her face would burst out laughing. She knew Yoon-gi would laugh cutely and slyly tease her. Seung-ah raised her head and looked at Yoon-gi with a sad face. Huh? Huh...?? Seung-ah was surprised. She thought Yoon-gi would hold back laughter, but that wasn't the case at all.
- So… that’s why you avoided it… .
Yoongi looked a bit dazed. His pale skin was so pale that even Seung-ah, who was usually dull, noticed. Unknowingly, Yoongi was fiddling with his lips, and when Seung-ah's gaze met, he covered his mouth with startled eyes and turned his head away. His once sly demeanor was gone, replaced by a look of embarrassment.
- Mr. Yoongi…?
- …! Ah, yes..
- Are you disappointed…?
- No way. If I tell you everything without hiding anything, Seung-ah might be disappointed. How could I be disappointed?
- Ah... that's a relief...
Yoongi let out a hollow laugh. He couldn't help but laugh at the other person's reassuring reaction, not knowing what he meant by those words. Thank goodness. Thank goodness... Is it really a blessing? He was so restless with just a kiss that he couldn't stop me.If you don't want to hide something like your dark heartWhat would you do then? If you found out that I'm still holding back so hard... how would you react? Yoongi clenched his fist slightly and came to his senses. Seungah was different from the people Yoongi had met. She didn't oppress Yoon with twisted affection like excessive obsession and possessiveness like his ex-girlfriend did in his previous relationship, and she didn't constantly make demands under the pretext of being his lover. That's why Yoongi didn't want to lose her even more. After all, she was the first person he had met who was so pure and lovable. Yoongi said while gently stroking Seungah's hair.
- Let's go in now. It's very windy on the rooftop. If you go in first, I'll be back in in five minutes.
- Ah.. yes…!
Seung-ah glanced back a few times before leaving the rooftop first. Yoon-ki rubbed the back of his neck with his left hand and muttered to the floor.
- Please don't get ahead of yourself, kid… Take it slow, Min Yoongi.
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Seung-ah nervously shook her legs and stared at the clock. It seemed unusually slow today, as if it was about to hit 6 o'clock sharp. While every office worker's favorite thing on a weekday is probably getting off work, Seung-ah was straining to get off work on time for a different reason. She needed to get off work so Yoon-ki could go on a date. And not just any date, but their first date. She was a little disappointed that it wasn't a date they'd arranged on the weekend, but they were both so happy that no room for regret arose. Seung-ah sent a text to Yoon-ki, with whom she had exchanged a few business-related comments and had been unable to communicate at all.
💬 I want to hold your hand soon..🥺
Yoongi had to clench his teeth to control his expression. She was so cute that he wanted to run over and hug her right away.
💬 Me too. Let's go eat something delicious after work. Seung-ah, if you like chicken, it's a good restaurant, so should we go there?
💬 Oh, I like it!!😆
Mr. Kim, who witnessed the two's gaze, smiled to himself without saying anything, then smiled slyly and greeted everyone.
- Thank you for your hard work! See you tomorrow!
- Huh? There's still time…
- It's exactly 6 o'clock! Everyone worked hard today~ Manager, please be careful on your way home.
- Huh..? Oh, uh, okay.. Everyone, come in~
- …! Thank you for your effort!
- See you tomorrow.
After a brief exchange of greetings, the two exchanged glances and then parted ways, seemingly going their separate ways. They reunited in a secluded area and headed to a delicious restaurant. Holding hands, they strolled the streets, enjoying a delicious dinner together. Sad to part ways, they watched a movie, laughing and chatting, and before they knew it, it was nearly 11 o'clock.
- Come in quickly, Seung-ah.
- Ah… They’re already here..
Seung-ah played with Yoon-ki's hand with a face full of regret. He was caressing and stroking his palm as if he were touching a cat's paw, and anyone could tell that he was reluctant to break up. In fact, ever since Seung-ah blurted out her embarrassing thoughts, she had been preparing herself for something. Perhaps she had been waiting for a kiss. But after their dreamlike, sweet date, they arrived at her house, but still nothing happened. Yoon-ki only held Seung-ah's hand throughout the date and did not make any other physical contact. Even when Seung-ah finally mustered up the courage to hug Yoon-ki, he flinched and slowly gave her a tight hug, but he had never taken the initiative to make any physical contact. Seung-ah kept her gaze fixed on Yoon-ki's palm and spoke softly, as if to say something.
- It's a shame to break up like this.I like kissing...