One americano, please »Verkwan« [EN]

12 ~ Sarcasm

I choked on my Americano.

"Are you alright?"
"Yeah, yeah, I just did not expect that... like at all."
"Oh, yeah, the world is small."
"It truly is."

"Is he your brother then?" Jiyun questioned.
"No!!" I screamed. "I apologize."
"No, Jiyun, this isn't how it works." Mom Minsae giggled. "If Hansol was my child, then yes, but I know a woman who used to be a stranger and he is a son of the woman. So they're not related, therefore, they can have a healthy relationship."
"Ahh... Okay. Thank you, mom two."
"You're welcome, daughter."
"Um... Mom?" Both women looked at me. "We really gotta work this out..."
"Just call her 'eomma' and me 'mom'."
"There is my smart girl!"
"Wait, so, eomma is older than you. By one year."
"Yes, a year and a week, actually. She was born August 1st and I was born August 8th."
"Oh, Interesting..."

"Anyways, would you guys ever wanna go on a double date?" I choked once again, this time on air.
"I'm sorry, I didn't wanna make you choke!" Mom quickly said, worried.
"It's fine, I'm ok, thanks for your concern thou-"

"Seungkwan, are you okay?!" Hansol hurried to me. "Auntie?"
"Hi Hansolie." Mom smiled at him. The boy looked at their hands with intertwined fingers.
"Wha-"
"I'll tell you late-" I voiced as I got cut off by my boyfriend's aunt.
"She is the one."

"Oh. So that's your other family you kept talking about! I'm glad you guys are finally okay. It must've been rough time for both of you."
"Was I the only one who didn't know until now?"
"I didn't know either!" I know, neither of us did, Jiyun!
"Fine. Were we the only ones not knowing??"
"Seems so."
"Awesome."
"Seungkwan, stop being sarcastic!"
"It's okay, Seungji, he has a reason to be mad."
"I know, but-"
"No, let's let him calm down. Seungkwan? Do you wanna stay here with Hansol? Me, eomma and Jiyun are going back home."
"No, it's fi-" I tried to decline her offer.
"Alright, goodbye! Enjoy yourselves!" Minsae smiled, leading the other two out of there.
"Mom!"
"Yes honey?"
"How long can I stay outside?"
"As long as you want, just let us know, alright?"
"Alright... Thanks."
"You're welcome! Bye!"
"Bye."

"So?" I heard Hansol's voice and turned around to look at the handsome face of his.
"So?"
"What just happened."
"You tell me. You know her."
"Yeah, not really..."
"Well, practically, I was just told to stay here with you and that it doesn't matter when do I come home as long as I let them know."

"Awesome!"
"What do you mean 'awesome'??"
"Aren't you happy that we can be together?"
"I am, it's just that I wanted to get to know her better."
"But Kwanie, you'll have plenty of time to do so."
"But I'm scared that they will break up again..."
"They won't."
"How can you be so sure."
"From what I saw? If they do break up, it's not gonna be anytime soon."
"You don't look like a person that'd understand love."
"I'm literally in a relationship with you."
"Well, you still seem like it's a whole new world to you."

"I mean... It is my first relationship, but I've been pretty good at analysing love."
"Great, so what about us?"
"I don't know, I can't say..."
"How come??!"
"It only seems to be working on other people's relationships. You know, like when you keep telling people a lot of useful things, but can't seem to go by it."
"Ah..."

"So, what are we gonna do?"
"I'm gonna wait for your shift to be over and then we can go to yours?"
"Sounds like a plan."
"Alright."

Since it was Jiyun's idea to go to the shop, I didn't bring a book, which seemed like a huge problem. At first at least... Later on, I figured out what I was gonna do. Since my phone wasn't really charged, I couldn't use it much, so I just stared at Hansol working.

Somehow, I suddenly found it so fascinating... And if there was something I completely hated about his job, it's that he gets flirted with, but he seems to be handling it pretty easily. I still got a lot jealous though...

When I looked at the time, there was just an hour till they closed. The time flew so quickly... I didn't expect that at all.

At that point, I just wanted to be with him. Hug him, kiss him, snuggle together in bed... With these thoughts, I couldn't wait till this all ended.

I couldn't stand it anymore and decided to do the other thing that lets you pass time quickly without you even noticing. I went on my phone.

After what felt like five minutes, Hansol got to me, saying that Mingyu sent him off. We went to the door and a person just appeared.

"Hyung?" Hansol turned to the other cashier. "Should I take the order?"
"No, it's fine, you two can go."
"Thank you!"
"Thanks!"

We stepped outside and I immediately stopped and hugged my boyfriend.

"What is that for?"
"Missing you?" I questioned as it seemed obvious to me.
"Sweet."
"Just like you." I shrugged and kissed him. It was a quick small kiss, but I wanted to save something for later.

"Let's go." I smiled at Vernon and he smiled back.
"Let's go."