IN THE EYES OF LOVE: Book 1 (Choi Seungcheol)

05. In Knots

I fix the sleeves of my cardigan as I wait for Jihoon outside of his workplace, "Daebak! Don't you look cute, what's the occasion?" He asked with a smirk. I look at my shoes, "My outfit isn't too much, is it?" I began to doubt myself. Jihoon laughs, "Mitxy, it's a compliment. Besides those thigh-highs go well with the black boots." He said. We started to walk to the crosswalk, "Good, for a second I thought everything was wrong." I said; Jihoon smiled and shook his head.

We arrived at the restaurant where Joshua wants us to meet up, Suzy smiled and waved at us. "You guys are right on time," Jihoon walks up the stairs. I looked at Suzy who had a grin on her lips, "What are you up to? You better not be following Christopher's footsteps." I warned her. Suzy laughs, "I'm not now come on," She said grabbing my arm as we walked up the stairs. The place wasn't crowded as usual, which made me feel more at ease, laughter, and chatter filled the halls as we made a left turn.

Suzy walked over to Jihoon, who had seated himself next to Jeonghan, "Ooh, you're dressed up; what's the occasion?" Dokyeom asked. I look at Jihoon, "Yah! You said the outfit wasn't over the top." I sulk. Jihoon sighed and shook his head, "It's not, Dokyeom," He scolds. I had trouble figuring out what to wear, so I ended up choosing a black turtle neck with a brown velvet knee-high skirt and pairing it with some thigh-high socks, black boots, and a cardigan. "Don't listen to them, Mitxy. You look cute," Nayeon grinned. I smiled and sat next to Minghao. "Where's Joshua?" I asked, noticing he was nowhere to be seen; Jun was looking at the menu with Jeonghan. "Shua said something about waiting for a friend," Minghao said as he handed me a menu, "A friend? Oh goody, he has more," I said with a smile.

Minghao laughed and rolled his eyes, "What can you say? Your brother is the type to befriend anyone." He says as he closes the menu. I sighed and nodded, "You're not wrong," I muttered. Heavy footsteps could be heard, "Is everyone here?" Joshua asked. I turned my gaze to him, and Wonwoo stood beside him. "Chris should be here soon with Chan," Suzy said as she showed everyone her screen. I bit my lip as Wonwoo spared a glance at me, "Shua, who's your friend?" Minghao asked. I felt him nudge my side teasingly; I glared at him.

"Everyone, this is Wonwoo, he's my work buddy. I'll let you all introduce yourself individually." Joshua said as he sat with Seungkwan and Vernon. I let out a small sigh and smiled at Wonwoo. "It's quite a relief to see at least two more familiar faces." He whispers as he takes the empty seat beside me; I giggle.

I could feel Minghao giving me his cocky smirk; I looked at him. "I'm Minghao. Nice to meet you." Minghao introduced himself, and Wonwoo smiled shyly, "Annyeonghaseyo," He said. Minghao's smirk was even more cockier, "So Wonwoo, you're in the medical field, that's nice. What's your major?" Minghao asked. Wonwoo rolls the sleeves of his shirt up, "I have a Bachelor's in Neurosurgeon and a Doctor's in Medical Diagnostician. But I've been working in the Diagnostics field for three years," Wonwoo said.

This was news to me, but of course, Wonwoo and I met three weeks ago. Minghao laughs amusedly, "Daebak, Mitxy, weren't you talking about wanting to date within the Medical field on your birthday night?" Minghao asked with a smirk. I felt myself become nervous and faked a laugh, giving Minghao daggers, "If you remember clearly, Minghao, I was under the influence." I said. Wonwoo laughs, "I didn't take you the drinking type," He said, resting his chin on the palm of his hand. He seemed intrigued by the news, "Uh, oh no, I rarely drink." I said. Minghao scoffs, "That's a lie. You were drinking heavily on your birthday. Mitxy may not drink every night, but after her messy breakup, I'm surprised she hasn't developed alcoholism." Minghao implied as he pats my head.

I sulk at Minghao's words, "Is that why you're considering dating within the medical field?" Wonwoo asked, not knowing Minghao was merely poking for amusement. I look at him, noticing a smirk on Wonwoo's lips, "I was under the influence; people say things when drunk." I said, trying to end the topic of dating. Minghao and Wonwoo laugh, "Sorry we're late; traffic was heavy." Christopher said as he sat down next to Nayeon.