two worlds: jaeyong

16

taeil entered the empty dining hall and went to the back.

"jungwoo, are you in here?"

instead of finding the cook usually standing in front of the pot, he finds another similar face cooking.

"oh taeil, jungwoo left for a bit. he said that he's going to a nearby village to give out food."

"ah ok," taeil stood around awkwardly and fiddled with his fingers. "so what are you cooking?"

"jungwoo said that there was some leftover pasta noodles that were getting stale so i'm just using them. if you haven't eaten already, do you want to join me for lunch?"

"sure, let me go set a table up," the older reached the shelves to take out the dishes but alas, his height was making it harder than it needed to be. even on tippy toes he couldn't reach them.

while he was struggling, doyoung was watching the spectacle with a small smile. he had always found it funny how such a small person could have as much personality as taeil. in fact, even if he was one of the shorter male residents, he soon became the scariest because of his no-nonsense attitude and serious demeanor. deciding to step in, he strides across the floor and reaches for the dishes himself.

"i'll set the table and you can cook," he says from behind the male. taeil, realizing how close the other is, feels the heat rush to his cheeks and squeezes out from under.

"that works for me," and he rushes, hoping that doyoung hadn't seen his red cheeks. but sadly, he did see the adorable sight of the blushing male and laughed under his breath.

when taeil comes out of the kitchen, holding the pan of pasta and a serving spoon, doyoung rushes over to help.

"this looks heavy," he takes the dish from the smaller's hands and sets it down on the table. taeil takes his seat and watches as the anesthesiologist puts the pasta into the plates.

"thanks," taeil says as he takes his plate. he waits for the other to sit before eating. "wow, this is so good! and you're sure that you made this with the stuff here?"

"yep," doyoung smiles while chewing. it's quiet for a few seconds before he breaks the silence. "you know what i wonder about? what would it be like if we hadn't fixed our relationship during our time here."

"don't remind me of that," taeil rolls his eyes. "i'm kinda embarrassed at how petty i sounded and must've acted."

"but i get it, why you felt that way," doyoung says earnestly. "if that happened between another resident and me, i would also get jealous."

"you were the only resident in anesthesiology though," taeil deadpanned and the other immediately put on a frown.

"did not need to be rude like that."

"anyways, where are the others? i didn't see them the whole day today."

"taeyong and jaehyun were called by the president, donghyuck wanted to rest in the cabin, and sicheng is probably being harassed by yuta."

"i swear to god, yuta has no concept of personal space," taeil shook his head. "he acts like a lovesick girl whenever he sees sicheng and it's absolutely sickening."

"agreed, and it's just funny how sicheng rejects him but he still tries," doyoung laughs. "but jaehyun and taeyong are even worse!"

"i know, there are some times i just want to shove their heads together to wake them up."