"I.... don't really know how to cook all that well..." Lily said while scratching the back of her head.

Jin stared at her incredulously. "You cook for a living!" He laughed.

"Bake! I bake for a living!" Lily corrected. She wasn't one of those people who could intuitively cook well. Recipes and Mom's generosity were the reasons she hadn't starved to death.

"Ok. What can you do?" He asked.

"Follow directions." Lily answered quickly.

"You can be sous chef Lily then." He said.

"Ok-"

"But you have to call me Chef." He added.

Lily laughed. "Ok, Chef."

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Jin watched her as she made animated conversation with everyone over the breakfast they had prepared together. Her eyes were the brightest he'd ever seen them. They were luminous. He took notes on small things about her. Her dimples weren't exactly the same. One was deeper and slightly lower than the other.

But Jin wasn't the only one watching someone. While he watched Lily, Hyunae watched the both of them. They weren't sitting next to each other but any time Lily laughed she looked at Jin. Meanwhile, Jin would shyly look away whenever he was caught staring. Lily may deny it but they've already started the delicate dance of mutual attraction, of flirting without flirting. It was heartwarming to watch, and now she was doubtful that they would need a push to get together after all. Their future was already unfolding.

Whether they liked it or not.

Hyunae smiled and turned her attention back to her meal and the current conversation feeling hopeful for her friend.

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