Kiss, I Want to Kiss Season 3 Collaboration
19. Actually, it's not okay at all (Whistle)
이대휘
...Wait a minute, tomorrow is work day?
전 웅
Time flies. Ah, I can finally bully Lee Dae-hwi.
At home, Woong, who always squirmed in front of Daehwi, waited only for weekdays. Daehwi was furious, asking what he was talking about. The thought of seeing Park Yeonhee already made his head spin.
이대휘
Ugh, why am I working at a company... I really want to quit.
전 웅
Why, you're still good at your job. You're as good as Park Yeon-hee...
If I do better, can I cut him? His eyes sparkled, and he gave me a look that suggested I wasn't quite there yet. I'm still a bit lacking, but I'm getting praise no less than Park Yeon-hee.
이대휘
Ugh, I hate going to work even more than school. I can't even see my brother's face anymore, and I just keep staring at the computer.
In a fit of anger, I kicked my foot and ended up stubbing it on the corner of the desk. Oh, crap. And it wasn't a small sound, it was a loud one. Woong, who had been looking at his phone for a moment, was startled and quickly ran over to hug Dae-hwi, who was shedding tears.
이대휘
Aaah..! This crazy!! Ahhh... Because of this damn company!!
전 웅
Dae-hwi, no matter how angry you are, the desk...desk, are you okay?
이대휘
What the hell are you talking about!! Oh, shit..!
I playfully stroked the edge of the desk. This guy's about to die... He teased Dae-hwi and worried about the desk, but his actions were like, "Oh, oh, oh," and he was hugging him tightly. I whispered, "He's so cute, I could die."
전 웅
Let's see, did you bump into something hard earlier? Are you bruised?
이대휘
Ugh... I'm dying from pain...
So, I'm at work... Before I could finish speaking, Woong started worrying about his desk again. Who would stop Woong from going to work no matter what? I slapped Woong's thigh with my hand and stuck out my mouth. I'm pissed, I'm pissed!
전 웅
Aya...you're really small, but your hands are really sharp.
이대휘
If you worry about that desk one more time, I'll throw it away.
전 웅
Oh, I understand, I won't do it. Our Daehwi was really sick, right?
Seriously, I'm such a bad guy. I pinched and hit a stuffed hamster that looked like Woong for no reason. Far from being angry, Woong just smiled and watched, finding it cute. It was a cruel love that hadn't changed even after six years.
이대휘
Oh, bro, please. Can I just rest today? Okay? I'll grant you your wish. Just for one day...
전 웅
Yeah, no. Get dressed quickly and come out.
이대휘
Hyung, if you go out today, you'll get sick... You'll be fine for just one day!
He clung to Woongi and whined like a little child. Judging by the way he was wailing in his otter pajamas, he had no intention of going to work. I handed Daehwi some clothes to wear as he held his head in his hands and cried.
이대휘
Don't go! I hate work so much...
전 웅
Oh, get ready before I get mad. Do you know what happens when you get mad?
이대휘
...It's too much. I'm pissed too!!
Tears welled up in his eyes. Even at 23, his temper remained the same. Woong, who had been treated so badly by Dae-hwi, would never give in again.
전 웅
Come out quickly and eat...
이대휘
I'm not eating!! I'm going to eat with Yubin hyung!
What should I do with that stubborn person? The thought of Dae-hwi glaring at me if we ever ran into each other at work made my future bleak. At times like these, I wished someone would understand my feelings, even just a little.
전 웅
This isn't something that happens just once or twice... It's like raising a son.
이대휘
Ugh...isn't it really that bad? Ugh...it's always just me...
He stuffed both his cheeks with rice and chewed it, muttering quietly as he spoke. Still, he covered his mouth to be polite. Aside from the minor quarrel with Woong, he must have been stressed out, as he poured out all the hardships he'd faced.
이대휘
Ugh...! I'm so tired...
이유빈
Uh, uh..? Daehwi, don't cry..! Let's see, tell me everything that's difficult. What's wrong?
Things I'd never told Woong came out easily in front of Yubin. I had more to say, but since I was running out of time for work, I decided to talk about it later over drinks. I lowered my head, not wanting to show my puffy eyes.
전 웅
...What, Daehwi is crying?
이대휘
What, what? I'm not crying? Why am I crying?
전 웅
Lift your head. Is that why you were like that earlier?
Oh, no!! I left Woong-i flustered and ran up the stairs. And I'd regret it halfway through. It's definitely the 5th floor, but there are so many stairs...! I barely made it, panting.
이대휘
Oh, I should've just taken the elevator. Why are there so many stairs here?
이유빈
Are you done crying now? I was worried because you suddenly started crying.
Yubin, who was always on Daehwi's side no matter what, immediately asked if he was okay, expressing concern. Daehwi saw that and thought, "Woong-ah, watch and learn from me." Sometimes, he liked friends like these better than Woong-ah.
이대휘
Ooooh, I'll cheer up and get back to work. I'm feeling better now!
In truth, nothing was okay. On the contrary, I was depressed. Deep down, I wanted to pour everything out, but I couldn't.
이유빈
Are you okay? You were crying just a moment ago while talking...
이대휘
I'm so moody. Okay, let's get to work!
Hearing that, Yubin really thought Daehwi was okay. But she could tell by his pursed lips and downcast gaze.
박연희
...Can we start now?