The Kink Series (one shots)

The Garden Keeper

Wonnie's point of view

Rin smiles as the rows of roses in my father's garden. School has been stressing her out as well as normal everyday things, I told her doing work in a different scenery could help. Since she loves flowers and anything having to do with nature I brought her here.

My other dad, Shownu installed a dangling swing for when anyone wants to sit out here. She takes in the sight of all the beautiful flowers and homegrown vegetables on the other side.

Rin: Mr.Jooheon is so talented, I've never seen anyone with such a green thumb.
Me: He saids back when they attended therapy my mom gave him the idea.
Rin: Wow! Your mom was their therapist before? Is that how they fell in love?
Me: I think so.

Honestly the story of my mom and dads change every time I ask, so I just stopped asking. I think that's what's best so I don't end up scarring myself for life.

Rin: Thank you for bringing me here. I know listening to me complain everyday must get tiring.
Me: I'm your boyfriend, it's one of my jobs to listen to your complaints no matter how big or small.

She turns a light shade of pink.

I look at one of her homework assignments and almost pass out. AP classes huh? I'm smart but I'm not that smart.

Me: No wonder you've been so stressed.
Rin: The work isn't hard.

Oh really!

Rin: It's just constant and very tedious.
Me: I see.

I stand up reaching out my hands, she giggles before taking it. We walk hand in hand a little further into the garden. Once we reach my favorite flowers I wrap my arms around her.

Me: Tulips are known to represent unconditional love. Meaning no matter what problems or complaints you have I'll love you no matter what. I'll always carry your burdens.

She's a crybaby.

I smile to myself as she she spins around in my arms making my shirt slightly damp.

Rin: Thank you.

We continue to sway back and forth practically dancing with no music, I spin her around and she smiles.

Rin: I love you.
Me: I love you too.

Before my lips can make contact with hers water drenches us. Rin screeches to the top of her lungs and the sound of laughter follows.

I turn to see the two troublemakers.

My mother and Jooheon continue to laugh.

"Are y'all outside messing with the kids?"

They stop laughing at the sound of Kihyun's voice.

Mom: He's a hater. Anyways, we came out here to say we're going on a little trip.

Their trips never go well, but I guess.

Jooheon: And I was going to ask if you two could tend to the garden while I'm gone?
Rin: Really!

He smiles at her excitement.

Jooheon: Of course, I'm sorry if traveling back and forth will get tiresome. Yeosang and Seonghwa are next door but those two could kill a cactus and Cina is always at her hospital.

Rin nods frantically.

Rin: I don't mind! I swear I'll do my best!
Jooheon: I'll leave it to you then!
Mom: I'm making chicken parmesan for dinner, come dry off and I'll help with your homework Rin.
Rin: Really? It's all AP work though.

My mom chuckles.

Mom: I took those back in college too.
Me: You did?
Mom: Of course, Im not just pretty ya' know. I'm smart too.
Me: Now what that got to do with..-
Mom: Anyways come on in!

I smile.

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