One Task

07: A Side Of His

It was the next day. Not being able to finish the final part of the shoot, the crew had to extend another day. This means another tiring day for everybody, but at least it was the last for this project.

Jieun, though happy that the work from yesterday got cut short, is now contemplating the joy she felt as the team is preparing to settle things down for their lunch break. She felt tired from all the work and schedules. The artist is needing for a long rest and relaxation and thankfully this is the final day of taping for this project.

"Alright! Good work, everyone, Jieun-ssi. You all can now take your breaks." The director announced as he also went ahead to get his break.

After hearing that, the female artist made her way to the spot she left Yejun to watch and wait. The mentioned male could be seen leaning with one elbow on the table and he rest his face in his hand.

"Yo," Yejun who wore a blank face, greeted her and she returned it with a weary smile. He went on, "You seem exhausted. I've already bought lunch so we don't have to head to the convenience store anymore."

Jieun was taken aback by his sudden generosity. An interesting individual indeed, she would've never thought that Yejun's capable of doing things like that as he always appears cold and distant.

With a heartfelt smile, Jieun expressed her gratitude, "Thank you!" She went on, "Let's now eat."

"Okay then." The two proceed with their lunch, each unpacking their respective meals.

In the midst of it, one certain male cant help but ponder as he finds himself in an awkward yet amusing situation once again. If his memory is still on point, this is the third time the two of them will be eating with each other. Is it really necessary, Yejun thought to himself.

This act is foreign for him as he mostly eats alone due to the environment that he was stuck in. There could only be few people by his side as there were wars everywhere, everyday.

The two continue with their lunch in silence, both of them could feel the awkwardness thanks to the intense silence. Knowing that her bodyguard won't do or say anything to break it, Jieun decided to strike a conversation.

"It's just you today, Donghyun isn't with you, why?" That's probably the best attempt to engage a conversation with him.

"He got other things to do, he said. Jong-han assigned him somewhere else." Jieun seems to have choke on her meal hearing that Yejun addressed their boss without honorifics or anything. It was just a plain answer from him.

"Ahh, I see... Do you feel comfortable being here? I'm the only person you know here, y'know..." Yejun could sense her concern for him, though he first interpret it as her way of telling him that he's a loner.

"Doesn't matter. My task is to watch over you, I'll do it whether I'm accompanied by someone or not. And this also isn't so bad, right?" It was now Yejun's turn to ask Jieun a question, however, the artist still looks surprised by his answer. Committed guy indeed.

"Yeah, it isn't. I hope it doesn't bore you here... watching whatever is happening and everything." She solemnly said. With Yejun's ceaseless blank face, she can't help but wonder whether he's uninterested and sick of it, or he's just like that.

"I really don't mind." Yejun trailed off before he went on, "This is better than my last job." That left the artist curious about his former work, however decided not to pry on it.

The two them continued with their lunch, occasionally chatting with each other in the process. Jieun being the initiator all the time whilst Yejun answers back. Both of them showing their best sides to each other, Jieun despite all the built up stress from all the past events, and Yejun despite all the ordeal that he has witnessed. The two of them continued to entertain each other's words.