UNEXPECTED // P. JIHOON

three

after staring at my outfit for almost 15 minutes i decide to finally get going and stop at the bakery close to my new work place.

''good morning'', the owner welcomes me with a smile as i walk in.

''good morning, wow the food looks amazing here.''

''oh it must be your first time here. we like to make food that not only looks great but also tastes amazing. you know, with all the idols nearby we have to do our best since a lot of them come here pretty often'', she tells me while wiping some dishes and putting them in their place.

''oh right. it must be great publicity for your place with all those famous people being seen here.''

''yeah, plus i get to talk to them from time to time and i can tell you that they're very polite and great people .. especially the younger ones, uh .. i forgot what their group was called.''

''treasure?''

''that's it! you must be a fan, right? you look like you could be around their age.''

''no i'm not a fan, i met them because i got a job at their company and met them a few days ago.''

oops, i probably shouldn't be running around telling people that i'm working there, who knows what crazy fans would do if they know i can meet their idols at work.

''wow, congratulations. i heard they're very picky when it comes to their employees, so you must be something special'', she shows her sweet smile.

she looks very nice, maybe i should stop by more often in the future. it never hurt to find more friends.

-

''that's about it. if you have any more questions, you know where you can find me'', the head of the department finished explaining a few things to me.

i nodd and thank him before bowing to him.

just as i start working somebody taps me on my shoulder making me turn around to see who it is.

''oh hello, teddy. what are you doing here? shouldn't you be in the studio?'', i ask looking confused.

''i wanted to check up on you. i've known you since you were a child so i feel like should make sure you're feeling comfortable here'', he said while petting my head.

laughing and looking around to make sure nobody sees him petting me like a literal dog on my head i turn back to him and say,

''so far so good, i haven't really started yet though. oh by the way, can i eat lunch with you? because i don't know anyone here and i would feel a little better if i had someone to talk to during my break'', i ask him and put on my best pouting face.

he laughs, ''of course, we can order something and eat at my office though, i prefer to eat there while working a little bit on the side.''

''you haven't changed a bit. you're still so focused on your work, which is also great, but ..''

before i can finish my sentence he interrupts,

''i know. we don't need to talk about the reason why your sister broke up with me. i'm still trying to change that, really.''

not knowing what to answer i just give him an understanding nod and tell him that i'll see him later for lunch before going back to my work.

-

with two bags of food in my hand, i walk my way to teddys office.