Book 2: Park Jihoon || In a blink of an eye

11. Fox

Song recommendation: Kang Seung Sik, Yuna - fall in love with you

Minji's POV

After I quickly did my make up in a public restroom near where Soobin and I going to meet, I looked at myself in the mirror and I feel disappointed about my look. I don't have time to go home to change something better. Why am I even feeling conscious about my look? It's only Soobin.

I exited the restroom and made my way to the restaurant. The waiter greeted me at the door and asked if I have a reservation. I looked around and saw Soobin waving at me. I pointed at him and told the waiter that I'm with Soobin.

After the waiter let me in, I walked towards Soobin as he stood up. He was wearing a blue long sleeve polo and white slack pants. I smiled because he looks good in his clothes.

"Wow, you even dress yourself up." I complimented. "While I'm wearing my shorts and a baggy shirt." I joked.

"You still look pretty." He complimented me back and I feel flustered. "Come sit." As he offered me the other chair.

"You don't have to do this though." I said as I sat on the chair.

"You're my princess tonight so I'm treating you one." He said and smiled as he picked up the menu.

What with these flirtatious words? I'm not used to it. He seems like a different person.

"What do you want to eat?" Soobin asked me.

I hastily picked up the menu and looked for the food. After we ordered, awkward silence consumed us.

"What's with this silence?" He asked and laughed nervously.

"I'm just.. not used to this kind of treatment from you." I honestly told him.

"Am I... making you unconformable?" He asked hesitantly.

"N-No! It's just, you're acting like a different person. I want you to act just like how you act with me before." I answered, choosing the right words to say.

"I'm sorry. I'm just nervous, this is my first time taking someone out." He said and he seems a little bit relax now.

So, does that mean I'm the first girl he asked out?

Our food arrived and we ate just like before. We talked about the usual stuff we always talk about such as fashion, school, and training.

"Let's split the bill." I offered him.

"No, it's my treat. I'm the man here, I should pay for us." He refused as he was getting ready for his money.

"You don't have to."

"But I want to. I know it's cringy but it's true that I want to treat you like my princess from now on." He said while counting and putting the bill in the black folder.

After we left the restaurant, we went to an Ice cream shop. He asked for what flavour that I want to eat and he ordered it. I went to the nearest empty table and waited for Soobin.

Moments later, I felt like someone was watching me. I looked around and nobody seems suspicious. Everyone was busy talking to their partners. Soobin arrived and placed the two medium cups on the table.

"Thanks for the food." I said and he smiled.

He started eating and I'm hesitating to tell him what I felt.

Should I tell him? But I didn't find anyone. Maybe I'm just being paranoid and I don't want to ruin the mood.

"Minji." Soobin called and I snapped out. "Are you okay?" He asked, looking worried.

"Y-Yeah, I'm just wondering if what time it is." I lied.

"Don't worry, we still have an hour and thirty minutes." Soobin said while looking at his phone.

"Oh, right. Thanks." I said and began eating my ice cream.

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Jihoon's POV

"Hyung, my stomach hurts." I told Seunghun before we reached the restaurant.

"Why? Did you eat something bad?" Seunghun asked as everyone stopped walking and looked at me.

"I did. I think I'll buy some meds and rest in the company." I answered while hugging my stomach, acting in pain.

"O-okay. See you later okay? Just call me if you need something." He said and I nodded.

I slowly walked to the opposite side as they continued walking as well. When they were not looking anymore, I ran and chase Minji.

Where is she going? Who's the person she going to meet? What? A date?! Date my foot.

I arrived at the front of our company and saw Minji taking a taxi. Just in time. I hurriedly took a taxi and told the driver to follow the taxi in front of us.

After several minutes, it stopped and she went inside the mall. I followed her inside but she went straight to the restroom. I waited for her near the restroom. Later on, she exited and she looks like she put some makeup on.

So, she is going on a date. With that clothes? Maybe she's not serious about it.

I did my best to follow her without getting caught and saw her entering a fancy restaurant. I looked through the big window of the restaurant and she was with Soobin.

Is that the date Lou is talking about? Maybe they're just going to eat like usual. But Soobin is wearing good clothes than the usual clothes he wears. It is a date! So, you finally make a move huh?

I went inside the cafe, just across from the restaurant where Minji and Soobin are. I closely watched them from afar while drinking my coffee. Suddenly, I saw Soobin leaned forward to Minji.

"That jerk!" I half-shouted and stood up which made the people inside the cafe looked at me. I bowed down to tell them sorry.

I looked back at the restaurant and saw them already walking away from the restaurant. I hastily ran out of the cafe and find them among the crowd. I almost lost them but I found them entering an ice cream shop.

I walked towards the shop and carefully observed them inside through the window. Minji looks happy and having fun with Soobin. She giggling and flirting with him. What a flirty.

"Park Jihoon?" Suddenly, a voice called me from behind.

I turned around and it was Minji's teammate from her previous company.

"Oh! You're Minji's friend, right? I'm sorry, I didn't know your name." I said and awkwardly laughed.

"It's Lee Heekyung." She answered and smiled.

"Oh right. Lee Heekyung." I said and laughed nervously.

"So, what are you doing? Peeking through the window." She asked as she tried to look inside the shop.

"Ah! Nothing! I-I was just looking at their menu if something is delicious!" I lied in a pitched voice while waving my hands to her.

"Hey! What about let's go eat something and catch up?" I asked and dragged her away by putting my arm on her shoulders while laughing nervously.

That was close.