Holding Me Back

Chapter 29

Narrator's POV

Somin followed Donghae to the car. As she looked inside the car, she saw Eunhyuk smiling and waving at her. She eagerly waved back, happy to see her close friend. Eunhyuk was sitting at the back seat so she quickly decided to sit with him as she wanted to seat next to the person she was more comfortable with.

She was about to open the car door but Eunhyuk quickly locked it. Somin's eyebrows frowned. "What?" She mouthed the words at him and knocked the window, indicating she wanted to get in. Eunhyuk shooked his head and pointed his finger to the front passenger seat, next to Donghae.

She scratched her not-itchy head and sighed. Somin hesitantly sat at the passenger seat. "Seems like you're more excited to see Eunhyuk than me," Donghae voiced out after he buckled his seatbelt. Somin laughed softly. "Why? You're jealous?" Eunhyuk teased him and looked at Somin. She was glaring at him for not letting her sit beside him. Eunhyuk chuckled and shrugged his shoulders playfully.

Donghae shooked his head and drove off. "Right. Where are we going?" Somin asked. "Well, Eunhyuk and I decided to bring you to one of our favourite cafes in Anyang," Donghae answered. Somin nodded. As the three of them chattered like close friends, they finally reached the cafe.

It was already 12.25pm. The sky was blue and the bright sun shining steadily and cloudlessly. Somin was in joy as she loved how the weather was so perfect that day. As the three of them entered the cafe, Somin smiled unknowingly. It was a sight for sore eyes. The cafe was so neat and felt like a house with the tedious setting.

Donghae glanced at her, pleased with her reaction. He had thought that she was getting prettier day by day. "What do you think?" Donghae questioned. Somin turned her attention on him and smiled softly. She nodded. "Pretty," She whispered, adoring the cafe's interior.

Eunhyuk was glad to know that Somin liked it. "Want to know a secret?" Eunhyuk suddenly asked. Somin faced him. "I guess?" She replied. "It's our cafe," He pointed at Donghae and himself with an enlivened smile. "Really?" She exclaimed and cupped her mouth, showing that she's surprised. Donghae and Eunhyuk laughed at her reaction.

"Wow, that's amazing. Since when? I have never heard about it," The three of them head towards an empty table and sat down at the inner part of the cafe, where there's a few people. "Kinda hurt that you didn't know about it but I guess it's understandable since we don't really promote it online," Eunhyuk explained. "Don't you think it's too much work? I mean, you're busy with your idol stuff, interviews shows and now, this?" She asked, interested in their work.

"It's something we want to do for the fans," Donghae answered simply. "And we wanted to do business together since years ago so," Eunhyuk continued. Somin applauded for them jokingly as Eunhyuk playfully bowed to her. Donghae chuckled at the both of them, acknowledging their friendship.

"Oh, yeah. I'll get drinks," Eunhyuk suddenly stood up, leaving the both of them alone.

Somin's POV

It was so awkward now that Eunhyuk left both of us alone. Why did he have to go? "That punk..." I cursed him under my breath self-consciously. "Hm?" Donghae looked at me. I was startled as I mentally slapped myself for saying that out loud.

"Nothing much. Uh," I awkwardly said. "You said you had a shoot later on?" Donghae brought up a topic and I silently thanked him. "Yeah, a photoshoot with Esquire. Really excited, if you ask me," I sincerely announced my feelings. I mean, with Esquire? I don't even know if I can pose well enough.

As the both of us talked about my photoshoot later on and about variety shows, Eunhyuk finally came back.

Donghae's POV

As Eunhyuk left, I knew that he purposely did that so that Somin and I could have a conversation on our own. Well, I guess I should thank him. From the first time I appeared on Running Man with other Super Junior members, Somin got my attention.

I thought that because of her, I kept on watching Running Man. You can say that she's basically my bias. Her cute gestures, her pretty smile and bold moves got me wanting to see more of her. That's why I asked Eunhyuk about her after the shoot with Running Man. Now, he can't stop teasing me about her. It's not a crush....yet.

Eunhyuk came back after, probably, 20 minutes. Who in the hell would order drinks for 20 minutes? But instead of glaring at him, I patted him on the back secretly as he sat down. Thanks to him, I could know more about Somin. "What took you so long? Did you order drinks or make drinks?" Somin jokingly asked, making Eunhyuk laugh.

"There was something wrong with my card," He obviously lied. Somin snickered. After a few minutes, our drinks were served. As I took a sip of my black coffee, Somin drank the latte, leaving foam on her upper lip. I chuckled as Somin looked up at me, confused as to why I chuckled.

I took a napkin and leaned closer to her. I reached out and tried to wipe the foam off her lips but instead, she stopped me.

Somin's POV

I was flustered at his actions but the idea of letting another man other than Jongkook oppa, wiping off something on my face was not nice. "Thank you but I'll do it myself," I politely thanked him as I took the napkin and wiped the foam off my lips. "Done?" I asked the two men infront of me. Donghae cleared his throat and nodded while Eunhyuk gave me a thumbs up.

I smiled, thanking them. The three of us talked comfortably until Eunhyuk suggested for us to go karaoke. And of course, I agreed. After all, karaoke is literally my all-time favourite activity to do. Although I was abit hesitant to go karaoke with two kpop idols, I got to show them my amazing talent of not letting go of the microphone.

Narrator's POV

Somin suggested the karaoke near her house, where Donghae waited for her earlier. The three of them agreed and Donghae quickly drove off to the destination.

On the other hand, Jongkook was bored at 1pm. He had finish working out and he had no idea what to do. He texted Somin but she hasn't replied or called. He groaned. "What is that girl doing that she's not even replying me?" Jongkook asked himself, feeling annoyed. After a few minutes, he got a call.

He sat up abruptly, thinking it was Somin but all he saw was Haha's caller ID. "What?" Jongkook harshly greeted him. "What's with this attitude? Did you step on poop or something?" Haha jokingly pointed out his tone. "Nothing. Nevermind. Why are you calling me?" Jongkook laid down on the sofa again, massaging his eyes.

"I'm pretty sure I saw Somin with Donghae when I drove past but I'm not so sure," Haha confessed suddenly. It made Jongkook sit  up once again. "What?" Jongkook frowned at the news. He scoffed. "Where?" He asked. "You didn't know?" Haha asked.

"No," He replied. "Well, that's surprising. Anyways, it's near her house, actually. I think it's a karaoke," Haha answered, unsure of his words. "Don't argue," Haha advised and hung up after a few seconds of silence. Jongkook was surprised. He wouldn't mind if Somin had told him, atleast when they called earlier.

But she didn't so he felt even worse.

Author's Note:

Hey guys :-) I'm back after a few days. I feel slightly better but I'll still need time to comfort myself. I am so sorry to delay this story! School starts next week so I might update even later ;-; I apologise once again! Thank you for still reading this <3