"You... Why are you here?" You asked at the guy you thought will never appear in your life again.

The man sitting across at the same table soared the tails of his lips. "Long time no see, (Y/n)."

He crossed his long legs under the table. Looking at you with excitement using his rounded but sharp eyes that resemble the eagle's, he scratched his crimson brushed up hair. Junhui is still as handsome as ever; pointed nose, heart shape lips and small face. But it won't change the consequences of your ugly past with him. Yes, his visual is heart fluttering yet it is not enough to like him again.

"What a bomb," you laughed scornfully. "Did you plan this? It's me who's only surprised at this sudden encounter."

"Well," Junhui inhaled. "Your original blind date is really a friend of mine. But his schedule mushed up so he asked me to go instead. When he told me your name, I was shocked too," he breathed, pressing his chest. "You don't know how happy I am that it turned out to be the (Y/n) I know."A pleasing smile escaped from his mouth as he placed his elbow above the table and put his chin at the back of his head. He watched you as if he's looking at his favorite flower that won't wither even in winter.

In life, there are people we really hated to encounter: our ex, worst enemy, a wicked teacher of our childhood days, a random person who burped in front of you, a relative who always asked us about our marriage date, etc.

Among those people, Jun stands at the uncomfortable relationship. He is not your ex boyfriend or an enemy. Simply, he's a guy you almost date with but things between the two of you went bad so it didn't work out.

'This is really awkward,' you sighed inwardly. To leave or stay, the hesitation troubled you and then minutes of silence passed by.

"Aren't you happy to see me?" Jun broke the ice, swirling his hands like he's asking a 'what?' question.

If you're a frank person, you'll definitely say: Yes, I am not.

"Yes. I'm not."

Because you ARE REALLY A FRANK person, you did say what came inside your head.

Moving his brows upward, Junhui took a deep breath, before a fake cough of his snapped. His ears turned red, as well as his nape. Jun really doesn't know how to reply your answer because he, at least, expected that you'll be considerate.

But you are a straight-forward person. 'Isn't this the reason why I like her?' Jun just laughed at this thought inside his head.

"But for your friend's sake, I won't walk out," she added, not displaying an expression of great interest. "So let's order foods, eat and then go in separate ways. Shall we?" You raised your hand and call for the waiter.

Watching you without words, Jun smiled sadly at the side.

"Give me a steak, medium rare. And this red wine," you ordered.

"I'll have a steak too, but well-done. Give me the same wine she ordered." Jun gave the menu back to the waiter.

As soon as the waiter left, another thick silence settled. You are also showing how much you hated to start a conversation by avoiding his gaze. Yet Jun is a king of perseverance.

"So, where are you working?" He asked.

You took a sip of the water.

"I am working as a model in a big company," he shared as if he's talking at himself.

You picked up your phone and checked if there's a message for you. But there's none.

"You know," Jun continued. "I never dated anyone after I met you."

With that, Jun got your attention. You looked at him apathetically but still unresponsive.

"Back then, I really wanted to date you because I know I'll have fun if it is (Y/n) I'm with. That's why, I broke up with my ex. It's true that I hanged out with you while I was still in a relationship and I have no excuse for that. Sorry for being immature."

"..."

"At first, I really don't get it. Why would you get mad when I choose you over my ex? I pondered a lot about it. Then, I heard from your friend about your past relationship. Your ex boyfriend cheated on you. He dated a girl behind your back and he suddenly left you. After I got to know it, I ...was so embarrassed. I think you came to hate me because I reminded you of your ex. That you despise men like us."

"..."

"I know it's too late, but I'm sorry."

Pupils shook, you stayed staring at him with pursed lips.

Junhui bowed his head a little. Looking down, he murmured, "I am sorry if I was a jerk." The moment he lifted his head up, he uttered, "But I was really serious for you. For me to spent my years while thinking about you, only you, I think it is a real love. I dated a lof of women before but, I couldn't date anyone if it is not you. I changed."

"To be honest," finally, you spoke up.

His eyes widened for at last, you talked to him. He waited your words with a gulp.

"I can forgive you."

"R-Really?" Junhui smiled from ear to ear.

"Yeah. But that doesn't mean I wanted to stay in contact with you."

"..." His smile slowly subsided.

"Dude, listen." You leaned closer, placing your chin at the back of your clutched hands. "Everyone's love is pure. If you like someone, you are also putting all of your trust along with your feelings. So when you broke the trust, the feelings will follow. That's how delicate a relationship is. Even if I forgive you, it won't change the fact that we won't work out. I hate men who date for fun and break up with his girl for nothing."

"But I c-changed," he said in pleading tone.

"You changed? So what? Do I have to take a responsibility just because you've changed?"

"..."

"Don't be mistaken, Jun. There's a lot of guys in the world. I don't need to like you again. Likewise, don't waste your time. Find someone you'll show your loyalty. Love her with the new you. I'll cheer your happiness with a love that doesn't include me."

The food arrived. However, the waiter hesitated a bit since he noticed the intense aura between you. Still, he approached, "Here is your..."

"I lost my appetite." You stood up and picked up your bag.

"(Y/n)," Jun called.

"I'll pay for my meal, don't worry." You turned your back against him and walked out...(after paying your bill, of course).

Thus, the blind date that you've been waiting for because you wanted to eat steak after a long time, is a mission unaccomplished.

"Damn it!" You cursed while eating an instant ramen inside the convenience store.

You are so annoyed that you dressed up for nothing and you got hungry after working hardly this morning.

Thanks goodness that instant ramen does exists.

"He is still handsome as ever! I couldn't believe I dumped him," you said while gritting your teeth. A little regrets are written on your face. However, you are still proud of yourself. "No. I did the right thing." You nodded your head and finished the last sip of your ramen.

As you burp, a man suddenly sat beside you. He placed a new cup of hot ramen at the table, the same brand you had. Slowly, you looked at that guy and was surprised after you recognized him.

"Oh? You..." You gasped.

Neat shirt, clean cut hair, round glasses and an office bag at the side. He is the quiet and mysterious workmate in your office — Wonwoo.

"I guess your blind date sucks," he said while looking outside the convenience store through the big window glass.

Wonwoo is a workmate who isn't close with anybody in your office. Everyone adores his manly beauty but his enigmatic aura makes him unapproachable. In fact, he's sitting beside you for many years but you couldn't easily start a conversation with him.

So... Why is he casually talking at you right now?

He did cheer you a 'goodluck' before you went to your blind date but it still weird.

Anyway, you replied at him. "What makes you think that my blind date sucks?"

Wonwoo checked his ramen. It's still uncooked so he closed the lid again. "You're eating ramen at the convenience store. If your blind date is successful, the man you dated will take you home. But you are here."

'Pretty smart,' you thought. But why does it feel bad when he ditched your date like he's having fun?

"Yeah yeah yeah," you just blurted. "Because MY DATE SUCKS," you emphasized. "I ended up eating instant ramen at the CONVENIENCE STORE. Does it sounds funny for you? Mr. Jeon?"

Once again, Wonwoo checked his ramen. It is still uncooked. Not looking at you side, he responded. "Sort of. It's really funny that you only wanted to attend blind dates because you wanted to eat for free."

His right guess made you speechless.

'How did he know that?!' You panicked inwardly.

"Every time you have an upcoming blind date, I always heard you getting excited about the food you'll eat, not at the man you'll meet," he added.

'So he's been observing me since then?!' You shyly asked yourself. Turning red, you stood up and picked up your bag.

"So what? I attended blind dates for free foods. Will you spread that at work?" You tried to use reversed psychology by confessing.

"Everyone knows that you don't have interest in men," he answered.

With his answer, it's confirmed that he'll stay quiet. Sighing in relief, you started to walk away. You think it's better to go than continue to listen at his creepy human analysis.

However, his last words halted you.

"It makes me happy, though."

You looked back at him. Wonwoo is smiling while looking at his cooked ramen.

Did he meant he's happy because you aren't interested with anybody or because of his cooked ramen?

Whatever it is, to see his sweet smile for the first time has made you heart fluttered.

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