Philophobia

#15

I was shocked to receive those messages. I thought for a moment at first, but walked to my closet to choose the clothes. It was just dinner. And the invitation just came when you tried to figure out what to have for dinner, it is just a perfect coincidence. I did this because I have to eat.

Nothing sexy just hoodie and jeans from the morning. looking at my reflection in the mirror. my skin is dull, with some acne scars on the cheeks. " i look like a trash can .... Perfect!!" grabbing  my almost-dried cushion and pat it quickly on my face. drawing my eyebrows and wearing a lip tint. I wanted to use my mascara, but unfortunately for you, it is all dried out. Goodness, i really need to go shopping. You have never paid any attention to yourself, you were busy studying and building a business. And all the make-up you use usually, were all gifts from your friends and family.

I look at your reflection one more time, to make sure i look presentable.  grabbing my purse and your keys as i head out. My hair was still wet after the bath and the chilly wind makes me shudder even more as i walk. I regret not bringing my jacket with , yet I don't want to go back to my apartment if that means making Taehyung wait any longer.

Wait. Why don't I want to make him wait? 

I shake it out. It is not for him, it is for your stomach. I am starving. I need food quickly.

I walk faster to the diner. Luckily for you, it is the middle of the week so the diner is not so crowded. I open the door and look around to find a brunette man. The said man waves to you and gestures.

"Hey! Thank you for coming." He smiles. He still wears the same clothes as the morning, so it seems he is from work. "Took you some time, btw."

I sit on the chair in front of him.  sighing ."You know it's impolite to ask a woman for an impromptu dinner like this, you know?".

He chuckles as he hands me the menu, while he calls the waiter. He then orders a bulgogi set and an ice tea, which looks good to you so i ordered the same. As the waiter walks away, he studies my mess. "Why is your hair wet?"

"I was taking a bath." i roll in annoyance. "So what do you want to talk about?"

He tilts his head. "Nothing."

I frown my eyebrows. "Then why did you ask me to have dinner with you then?"

"It's lonely to eat alone."

"Then ask your friends to eat with you!" i was flabbergasted. He is a weird guy, really. You are just barely an acquaintance with him and yet he asked you to eat with him.

He shrugs, "all my friends are still working, so I asked you." He beams his smile to you. "And I am sure, you have nothing to do, so, yeah."

I pout, "I might have something to do!"

Taehyung leans his body towards you. His smile is mischievous. "Really? Like what?"

I did have a plan. You were planning to cook some ramen and eat it while watching Netflix. I thought about it for a second, and it is just kind of pathetic. And he doesn't have to know that stupid plan. "Fine. Fair enough."

"But, I don't really think you would show up, you know? I thought you hate men."

"I do. But I thought you have something to say, so here I am." I answer as look at the windows.

It was a lie. Taehyung is amused by how easy it is to read Dahyun. She is like an open book. And the way she struggle to lie to save her face, it is just cute. And it makes him want to know her more. 

"Well, let's just eat then."

The food served in front of us. Without thinking i quickly dig in . The conversations just flow right away. He asks what is your favorite food, how is your childhood. And you ask him how he treats his hair because it looks so soft, what is his favorite singer.

I should hate spending time with men. I felt so awkward when you talked to him yesterday. But apparently, you are now comfortable with him. it is like catching up with an old friend.