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They were back again at the same restaurant, Sunwoo was smoking in the same place this time before his shift started. He glanced to the side and saw the boys walk in, that was his queue to finish up what he was doing. 

He inhaled the flavor of strawberry feeling a calming feeling rush over his nerves. He let the smoke blow out with an exhale before putting it into his bag. He entered through the back putting his bag in the locker and tying his apron around his waist going to clock in.

"Sunwoo, can you help me lift some boxes before you go with Hyunjae," Younghoon asked.

Sunwoo nodded, he wasn't really the type to talk or be with others. That's why he got a job, other than he needed the money he thought that it would help with him being introverted. Obviously not that being introverted was his choice, his anxiety often got in the way of him wanting to speak and make friends. Most think he is cold but, he is actually the opposite.

"Sunwoo, over here!"

Sunwoo was pulled out of his thoughts and helped Younghoon lift boxes of vegetables so he could prep them for the cooks. Hyunjae came over to help out making them finish faster.

"Thanks a lot, Woo," Younghoon said with a smile.

Sunwoo just bowed, Hyunjae huffed, "here kid, your name tag."

Sunwoo took the name tag and bowed, "thank you."

"Meet me by the door when you are ready," Hyunjae said before walking away.

Sunwoo looked at his name tag, a small smile appeared on his lips. It was just a black name tag with gold details his name was written in golden sharpie and had and a little drawing of a sun. Sunwoo looked at everyone's name tag seeing everyone had their own little emojis.

Sangyeon-nim was a very playful man but, he was really nice and cared about his employees. Sunwoo knew the older kept an eye on him, he was the only know that knew of his anxiety. Sunwoo pt on his name stage as straight as possible wanting to look presentable.

"Sunwoo you are taking so long let's go," Hyunjae yelled which made the male rush over.

"I'm sorry."

"So, I'll have you work in the section you did the day before, a familiar face may make you feel more comfortable on your first couple days and most of our regulars are there. They are rather patient people, do something wrong just apologize bring out a new dish. Maybe offer them a discount. Make sure you warn them if a dish is hot, don't want a lawsuit. Also just be yourself, customers like when you feel comfortable towards them like a friend. It will take some time to get used to but, I'll give you this pin and they will know that you are new, okay?"

Sunwoo nodded along with what Hyunjae was explaining, letting the older clip the pin by his name tag. Sunwoo grabbed a pen and paper seeing the section was more empty than it was yesterday.

He first made his way to those familiar faces Hyunjae was talking about, "Welcome I'll be your server for today, can I get you started with any drinks?"

"Hey Sunwoo," The tallest one said, Juyeon.

"Juyeon right? Haknyeon and... Eric?"

Haknyeon clapped, "he remembered."

Sunwoo looked at Eric, he started to feel nervous but it was different from his normal anxiety. Eric then gave him a smile which Sunwoo returned to be polite, He tore his eyes away.

"Two Cokes and a Sprite, I think Haknyeon and I are going to get something new so we will need a couple more minutes to look at the menu," Juyeon said.

Sunwoo nodded, "I'll get those drinks for you."

Sunwoo walked away to attend to the other table before going to the back.  He started to input the things into the screen with the help of kitchen help. He then went to grab their drinks and put them on a tray.

He walked back out and Eric was gone, he kept glancing at the seat while putting their drinks on the table. Sunwoo didn't know these people but he felt attracted, almost like they were his friends.

"Are you guys ready to order?"

"Yeah, cheese flatbread, rose pasta, and a cheeseburger," Juyeon said.

Sunwoo wrote that down and took their menus away. As Sunwoo walked back he bumped into someone who grabbed his biceps so he wouldn't fall. He looked and saw Eric, who said a quick sorry before going back to his seat. Sunwoo didn't even have the chance to apologize but, decided to let it go. All he could remember is how close he was and all Eric could remember is the way he smelt like strawberries.