EMPTINESS

Bended

I woke up early the next morning to prep up for our picnic later. I took out all the ingredients I needed to make kimbap, bibimbap, rolled egg omelette, pumpkin pancake, potato salad, spam musubi and more side dishes. And since Sangchu will be with us, I bought packs of bread and cartons of milk for him.

It took me almost 6 hours to finish everything. I checked on my wristwatch, stating that it was already quarter to two and here I was, having no idea when Sehun and Sangchu will arrive. After taking up a quick bath, I hastily rumbled through my wardrobe for an appropriate dress for today. In the end, I was wearing a plain white maxi dress and a 2-inched wool wedges with ribbon snaking on my ankles.

I heard the doorbell rang when I was finishing packing the lunch boxes inside the big basket. I immediately wiped my hands at the apron I was wearing before jogging towards the door. Sehun appeared in front of me wearing a plain white shirt, light jeans, and snap back that was worn the other way around which made me thought to myself; 'How could he pull off on wearing merely a simple clothing like this?'

"You ready?" His question made me bring back to reality and I nodded reluctantly, still in maze by his lavishing appearance.

"Let's go then, Sangchu's waiting downstairs." He was about to turn away when I held him back. "Wait." 

I went back to the kitchen to take off the apron I was wearing, carried the big basket containing our food and went back to him, smiling. "I made us food."

He stared at the basket for a good 3 seconds before grabbing the basket from me, I was about to oppose but he silently went ahead the elevator, making me follow him.

The moment we reached Sehun's car, I opened the passenger's seat side only to see Sangchu curled up on the seat. I tapped the dog and demanded him to go at the back but he kept still, making me frown at him. I looked upon Sehun who shrugged at me and went at the car's compartment, placing the big basket.

"Yah, Sangchu. I won't give you bread if you're not going at the back." I tried to blackmail but the dog kept still, feeling oh so comfortable on his seat. Sehun opened the door and sat on the driver's seat whereupon I gave him a face, hoping he'll help me.

Instead, he turned on the engine and tonelessly told me. "It's hopeless. He wanted to sit there since earlier so let him. It'll just be a short drive anyways."

I sighed, accepting my defeat and scrunched my face towards Sangchu before sitting the back.

We were already on our way when I felt something was missing. What was it? I got our food. I also have Sangchu's food ready. The utensils and drinks are there. Wipes, alcohol, all check. Then what else?

Then like something on my mind passed so fast, I called Sehun in a panicky manner, which made him jolt out on his seat. I chuckled at his action until I saw him glaring as he asked, "What is it?"

"Oh..." Recalling what I was supposed to tell him, I panicked once again. "We don't have picnic mats! I forgot to bring them with me earlier. Now where are we supposed to sit? It was out of my mind when you suddenly came." 'And looked so good. Really good.' I wanted to add but I kept it to myself.

"Let's go back to my apartment, Sehun. I'll go get the mat cause I don't really wanna sit on the spiky, itchy grass." I stated, leaning between the seats in front of me.

But seeing Sehun still driving straight to our destination made me frown at him. "Yah! I told you to go back. We have no mat to sit on and I don't want to take risk-"

"Jiyeon." He cut me off, still driving.

I scowled. "What?"

"I brought my mats with me. It's at the compartment so please sit still on your seat. Be quiet and be more like Sangchu." He informed me in his usual tone, making me scoff at him.