Love is You and I and Us, only Us [hoonsuk/sukhoon]

9.Tale of florescence

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"It's like in that moment the whole universe existed just to bring us together." – SERENDIPITY,2001

Nine wherein, Jihoon and Hyunsuk, a handsome thug and a pretty florist fall in love amidst the petals of defiance and passion in a quaint town.

Warzone and Paradise

On the outskirts of Seoul, was a small town filled with charm, and at its heart was "Petals of Love," a tiny flower shop owned by a lovely couple. Choi Hyunsuk, the son, was very pretty with an alluring presence, had just returned home after studying ecology in the city. The bell above the shop's entrance chimed as he stepped inside, a bag slung over his shoulder.

"Mom, Dad, I'm home!" Hyunsuk called out with a smile.

His parents, who were arranging bouquets behind the counter, looked up and their faces lit up with joy. Mrs. Choi rushed over and enveloped her son in a warm embrace.

"Son, you're back! We've missed you so much," she exclaimed, tears of happiness welling up in her eyes.

Mr. Choi joined the hug, patting Hyunsuk's back. "Welcome home, son. We're so proud of you."

As the day unfolded, the family worked together to tend to the blossoming flowers and arrange them into beautiful bouquets. The shop, filled with the sweet scent of roses and lilies, became a haven for love and nature.

If only Hyunsuk know that his peaceful return would soon be disrupted by the entrance of someone unexpected. Later that afternoon, as he watered a row of delicate orchids, the shop door swung open with a jingle.

In walked Park Jihoon, a tall, good looking hunk who had a reputation as a low-level thug for a local mob with his unknown dark past.

"Good afternoon," Jihoon said with a smirk, surveying the floral wonders around him. "I'm here for this month's rent."

Hyunsuk looked up from his task, his pretty smile momentarily shadowed by confusion. "Rent? Sorry, but we own this shop. We don't pay rent to anyone."

Jihoon's grin faded, replaced by a scowl. "Listen, pretty flower, everyone pays up. It's the way things work around here. Hand over the money, and we won't have any problems."

Hyunsuk's eyes narrowed, and a fire ignited within him. "We won't be bullied. This shop is our livelihood, and we won't let anyone threaten it."

Jihoon chuckled darkly. "You're playing with fire, flower. I suggest you rethink your decision."

As Jihoon turned to leave, Hyunsuk's frustration boiled over. "I won't let you intimidate us. This is our home, and we'll fight for it."

The tension in the air was on peak as Jihoon walked away, leaving Hyunsuk seething with anger. This unexpected encounter would soon set the stage for a love story that would bloom amidst the petals of defiance and passion in the quaint town.

The next day dawned with a mix of apprehension and curiosity for Hyunsuk. He couldn't shake off the encounter with Jihoon from the previous day, and a feeling of unease lingered in the air as he headed to the local supermarket to run some errands.

As Hyunsuk patiently waited at the billing counter, his eyes widened when he spotted Jihoon approaching the cashier boy with an air of intimidation.

"You got the money, right?" Jihoon's deep voice rumbled, sending shivers down the cashier boy's spine.