Hold Me Tight

How did we become... friend?

Shi Won's POV

I don't get why In Woo even likes Soo Bin. Soo Bin is not the type of guy who In Woo thinks he is. I don't think he can ever settle down with one person for a long time which In Woo think he can, basically with him. He's the typical bad guy who wants to date every single lady pass by him which means he is not even gay. It isn't oblivious to all that why he mainly date them for like 1 or 2 weeks or even one day, of course, it's because of the everlasting lust of him. Even though he never shares those types of stories with any of us I still know it from guts, We all do except our little In Woo... 

It's not like I fell for In Woo or something but I really like him as much as I like my sister. He's so innocent to understand all those things Soo Bin does but do not tell him which is why he can't just give his love up. Moreover, Soo Bin doesn't even have a clue of In Woo's love for him which I afraid he'll reject the moment In Woo confess to him. That's the only reason why I have been forbidding In Woo to confess for the past 3 years.

I just want him to be safe and sound, just want him to be secure from any kind of trouble that crosses his path and make him happy. I always want to stand by his side as he did and does for me when I need him. Even though I acted rude, three years ago, he didn't stop helping me. 

 Flashback'

I ignored the nerd whom I call my best friend now when he asked me if cheesecakes are ready to serve or not. It's not a new thing, to begin with, cause I am the type of person who hates talking to others whether it's important or not. Talking to someone is never in my guts and I don't know why's that. I don't even talk much to my little sis who is my only reason to survive. 

He glared at me for a good half of a minute before sighing and went inside the end of the kitchen to see for himself. I never had a good conversation with a person in decades as I told you before, I hate talking. So, as always I got back to work like nothing exactly happened, making pastries. 

''I don't get why you don't talk to anyone and trust me I don't even wanna know but sometimes you should talk, not to me but to the boss himself. Or else he might fire you from work because of your annoying ignorance disorder. Mind my words if you like.'' - He said in his usual annoying voice. And I did what I always does.

Ignore

''Fine just ignore me. That's your limit after all. Let me just remind you for the last time, Don't ignore the boss today cause he's in an extremely bad mood. Nobody's gonna help you out if you dug your own grave.'' - He said before taking the cheesecakes with him and gone. I stared at the wisk I am currently using to beat the eggs. His voice rang in my brain, making me feel like something is going to happen and it'd be pretty huge. I then did what I do, Ignore.

After finishing the third set of strawberry pastries I came out of the kitchen to place them inside the bakery show case. I took a quick glance at the customers, today they are more customers than the other days and I assume because today was a holiday. When I was about to return to the kitchen Jae In, an employee of this cafe, called me from behind.

''Friend, help me serving these on table 4, the boss is calling for me and I have to go now. Do me this one favor.'' - I was about to refuse because of my lack of socialization and bad at serving. when he shoved the tray to me and disappear. I look at the chocolate pastries and two cups of coffee, sighing. 

I'm bad at serving and everyone knows that. Cause serving requires a comfortable smile and confidence in talk and serve which I know I can't do. I took another deep breath before going to the table. It'd be the last time this month I promise. - I thought as I successfully put the cakes and coffees down before turning on my heels.   

''You're so handsome. Would you mind take a picture with us?'' - One of the ladies said with a little seductive voice. I glanced at her for a few seconds. I don't like taking photos cause it can cause me trouble. I keep a low profile around here because of mom's ex's who never turn down the opportunity to disturb us.

''No'' - I said with a firm voice and a stern look.

''You don't have to be that rud- Hey I haven't finished yet. How dare you treat your customers like that.'' - She starts shouting when I walked away from there. I heard them talking about calling the boss. I shouldn't have done that. I could have been a little nicer. 

''Shi Won, Boss is calling for you.'' - Jae In, called me from the counter after a few minutes and I cursed. I knew it. I knew something big was going to happen when nerdy In Woo warned me. still...

Fucking bloody customers. Oh god, what am I gonna do if he fires me? I have to keep this job, it's super important to me. I have to pay my school fees alongside Shi young's school fees before it comes to the deadline. Shit...

I hung my head low as if knowing what is gonna happen now. I came out of the kitchen room and head toward the table where the annoying ladies were seated. sitting with a pissed off face. I looked at the woman with an expressionless look before shifting it to the boss who was equally pissed as the lady.

''Did you behave rudely to this customer?'' - He asked calmly.

''No'' 

''Yes, he did. He splashed this cold water on me. You can see the consequences.'' - She lied just because I didn't take a photo with them? I stared at her with an annoying look. I wanted to shot back something, anything caught my mind but I decided to keep silent. At least silence can help if no one does.

''I'm gonna make a review of this. The world needs to know.'' - Seriously

''I'm sorry miss. I'll fire him. Sorry for the mistake. Please don't do that.'' - He begged I stood there dumbfounded. Before I could say something, In Woo voiced out and I looked at him with utter disbelieve and confusion. Never once in my life have someone defend me.

''He didn't splash water on her. I saw it, she splashed the water on her dress by herself to make him lose the job.''

Why'd he defended me? I mean I'm just a rude bastard after all and I always ignore him whether he's in trouble or not. Then why's he helping me?