Ordinary Confession | HoonSuk [✓]

08

I took out my phone when I heard the special notification sound from my phone. I got a message from a special person. It's Hyunsuk hyung obviously. I opened the message he sent to me. It's a poster of a movie. It's a new Chainsaw Man movie. I know that the new movie of that anime is going to be available in this country by next week. But Hyunsuk hyung didn't really enjoy anime for him to know about it didn't he? And why did he send me the picture? Did he think I didn't know about it? Or what? I just wait for Hyunsuk hyung to send me more messages as I see there's typing… words under his display name in the chatroom. Hyunsuk asked me if I wanted to watch the movie.

I quickly replied that of course I wanted to. Then I'm waiting for Hyunsuk hyung to reply to me. He's online but he didn't send me anything for like more than 5 minutes.  I keep on staring at my phone's screen, waiting for Hyunsuk hyung to reply to my text. For the next 5 minutes, nothing. He hasn't replied to me yet despite being online for more than 10 minutes. Is that all? He just wanted to ask me if I wanted to watch the movie? Or did the way I replied didn't make him want to reply to me more? He might just be busy, right? He was free earlier when he sent me the poster but suddenly he got something to do. Or maybe he needs to use the bathroom?

"What are you doing?" Junkyu, my coworker asked.

"Cooking,"

"Yeah right. Cooking by staring at your phone, waiting for your lover to reply to your message," Junkyu said. Before I could respond, he put a pile of files on my table. "It seems like you have quite a lot of free time for you to stare at your phone for minutes. Help me sort the contents. I need to do the complete report on those files. And you're one of those who keep messing with the order of the documents in those files. Just put it on your table when you're done. I'll get it myself,"

"Seriously, Kim Junkyu?"

"I am serious, Park Jihoon. You should just keep the files in order when you're in charge of them. I've been having hard times since yesterday to sort the documents before I could do the report," Junkyu said. "Oh! He is probably just busy. Don't think too much,"

"Do you even know who I'm texting with?" I asked.

"Whoever it is, just don't be sad when they haven't replied to you for like hours. They have their own life too and not just you. As long as they still remember you, be grateful and cherish them," Junkyu said.

"Are you trying to make me feel better?" I asked.

"No. I just want to make sure you stop staring at your phone and help me sort the files. You know I can just tell the higher up to do the report and tell them that you're the one who's in charge with most of the documents. But I'm kind enough not to do so because I know you just finished your few days overtime.  I don't want to make someone I know burnt out just to save myself. So, be grateful and help me," Junkyu said.

"Kind, huh?" I asked but started to open the file anyway. I started to sort the documents based on the chronological order. I just decided to put my phone away. Hyunsuk hyung probably has more important things to do. More important than me. And I should just do things that I need to do now. Without realizing it, It’s already time for me to go home. I already finished the task that Junkyu asked me to do. I even carry the files to his table. He looked really busy with the reports. Even when I’m getting ready to go home, he’s still at his table.

I took out my phone. It has been hours since my last message to Hyunsuk hyung. He hasn't replied to my message yet. But he already seen it 2 hours ago. That’s it? I sighed. I just walked toward the bus stop and waited for the bus that will stop at the station near my apartment. I was surprised to see Hyunsuk hyung squatting right in front of my apartment’s door. He looked cold because he kept on pulling the jacket he’s currently wearing. I ran a little toward Hyunsuk hyung. He probably heard my footsteps and turned toward my direction. He smiled at me and stood up.

“Jihoonie is home~,” Hyunsuk hyung cheered. I put my hands on his shoulders. I was about to hug him because he’s shivering but quickly stopped myself and put my hands on his shoulder. Hyunsuk hyung probably noticed that I looked worried. His expression changed. “Are you alright?”

“I am the one who should ask you that question. Are you alright? Why are you out here? In front of my door? Why didn't you tell me that you’re coming? I can just give you my passcode or something. Look at you, hyung. You’re shivering. You should wear a thicker jacket. What happened to your favorite fur jacket?” I asked.

“I came here right after my meeting with a client. And it was not that cold when I went out earlier,” Hyunsuk hyung said. “I did send you a message that I’m coming to your place. You haven't replied to me yet,"

"What do you mean? I haven't got any messages from you after you seen my message like 3 hours ago," I took out my phone and showed it to Hyunsuk hyung. That there's no new message from him at all.

"Eh?! I swear I already replied!” Hyunsuk hyung quickly took out his phone and opened the messaging application to show me that he did reply to me. Did he reply to the wrong person? I wonder. As soon as he opened the application and opened our chatroom. “Ah,”

I looked at his phone’s screen. Seems like he hasn't touched the reply button after he typed the reply. He wanted to reply to me that he’s coming to my place later and asked me to come home earlier.

“When did you think that you already replied to me?” I asked.

“Right after I read your reply. After I finished the meeting,” Hyunsuk hyung said.

“And when did you reach here?” I asked.

“Um… Like half an hour after I’m done with the meeting?”

“That’s 2 hours and you haven’t even checked your phone since then? And you waited here? What if I need to do overtime and come home very late? Remember the last time when I finished my overtime at almost midnight?” I asked. “What if that happened again? Are you going to keep waiting for me here?”

“I’m sorry,” Hyunsuk hyung said. Wait! I didn’t mean to scold him or something. But it seems like I just scold him for him to apologize to me like this. I feel bad.

“Look here,” I said before I pushed up the cover of my lock pad. I pressed on my passcode one by one. Making sure Hyunsuk hyung sees it clearly. I pushed the cover back down to unlock the door and opened it. “Now. You do it,”

I walked inside and closed the door. I can hear Hyunsuk hyung pressing the passcode and then he manages to open the door. I moved a little to the side, making a gesture for him to walk in. Hyunsun hyung then walked inside.

“I won’t change the passcode. If you’re going to hang out or just visit me or anything, just come inside. No more waiting outside and wait. Understand?” I asked.

“Yeah,” Hyunsuk hyung said. “I’m sorry,”

“No. I’m sorry for making you feel like I’m scolding you or something,” I said. “I was worried that you haven’t reply to me yet even after you seen the message I sent,”

“I’m sorry,”

“Stop apologizing ,” I said. “I’ll make a warm drink for you. Wait there,”

I walked toward the kitchen and took out 2 mugs. I stretched out my neck to look at Hyunsuk hyung who just walked toward the living room. I bring the mug full of warm tea to him.

“Thanks,” Hyunsuk hyung took the mug.

“Is your body feeling alright? You’ve been out there for 2 hours,” I said.

“I’m alright, I guess?”

“Why do you suddenly want to come here?” I asked.

“The meeting I told you about was around here. And after I saw your message, I just decided to see you myself. I’m sorry for making you worried,” Hyunsuk hyungs said. I let out a sigh. I don’t know what I should actually feel. I felt a little happy that Hyunsuk hyung decided to come and see me right after I saw my message. But I feel bad that he has to wait for me for more than 2 hours in the cold night air.

“Do you want to eat something? I’ll cook for you,” I said.

“Can I have fried rice?” Hyunsuk hyung asked after a long silence. I couldn’t help but to smile. I was worried that he didn’t answer me right away. But knowing that he’s thinking of the food he’s going to ask me to cook for him, Hyunsuk hyung is just too cute for me to handle.

“Alright. Coming right up,”