Pinky Promise?

3

hee's pov.

My face twitched seeing two idiots wearing all kinds of folklore beliefs, a shield perhaps, for bad spirits to go away. Another day has gone by, still having trouble sleeping. As agreed we will investigate that man's identity.

Today we are heading to the cafè where we last saw him. I hate assuming things, specially if it's impossible. But if it's the possibility of bringing back Jakey, I would risk everything.

I was rolling my sleeves to make it in a 3/4 style, My eyes landed on the two in my side, I couldn't understand them.

"What are you both doing?" i asked.

"Asamini-samini—don't interrupt us, the ritual might not work" Ni-ki shush me with that as Jay was like being possessed because of his eyes rolling at the back of his head, chanting unknown words.

"Stop that, We aren't even sure if he's a ghost" I said calming them down with my calm voice and cold eyes.

"Exactly! We aren't sure if he's real hee, just let us do this" Jay defended again.

"That's why we are going to that cafè and know the truth right?"

"Ihhhh"

"Put that crap down or else a real human being will shoot you guys until you both are dead" I said, scaring them but this time I'm the one who will kill them.

It was complete silence as they just stared at me while I'm fixing my tie. In my peripheral vision, I see them slowly approaching me but just with Jay's Index finger to tap me. I turned to them.

"Um who would be that being that will shoot us?" I face palmed.

"You two are grown ass man AND STILL YOU BOTH ARE DUMB" I saw them piercing their lips shut, They are looking like kids who had done something that made their parents scold at them.
I am that parent.

"It was Ni-ki who wanted to ask that question—ya! Asshole" He explained and turn to Ni-ki, earning a hit in the head.

"Aw! Don't put the blame on me You son of a b—" I stop him before He could slap Jay across the face.

"Shut up and Let's go" I walked out first, they followed, still fighting. What's new about them?

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We reached the same lane. The light was still green which means we will be here for a while.

I rested my hands in my pockets, I maintain my gaze in front of me, Still the same, Just workaholic beings. I mainly was trying to be mysterious and serious, But these two said no.

"I said stop arguing—Jay why are you using a binoculars?" I raise an eyebrow at him.

"Duh? we are investigating aren't we? Sherlock Holmes was like this stupid" He rolled his eyes at me while Ni-ki was trying to grab it away from him.

Why did i even ask for help from them?

The sign went red and people were starting to walk across as well as we did. My heart was pounding, crossing the road, thinking the possibilities of what we would find today.

Successfully we reached. We are in front of the Cafè now, taking a deep breath before entering. The bell rang, a sign that we were in. To my surprise, The cafè was empty. I searched for a person in the place but none did showed up. I sighed.

"Looks like they're close for today" Jay said. I frowned. Close? We got in and I didn't saw a sign outside that it was close?

"C'mon, We might get mistook as thieves" Ni-ki said. "Us? Thieves? This is literally the Lee Heeseung" Jay fought back, Showing me off to Ni-ki. Ni-ki somehow agreed.

I sighed, "C'mon we will comeback next time" I said in defeat leading them outside. The bell rang again, sign that we were out.

"Hee, Wonie is looking for me. I'll see you later okay?" Jay said putting his phone back in his pocket.

"Sunoo and I have errands too. See you Attorney" Ni-ki also said. I nodded at them, A signal that I approve.

I watch them walking together. Crossing back to the pedestrian lane, Lucky they are, the sign was red. I sighed looking up in the sky. Weather today is sunny but somehow I could feel the cold breeze. I like cold breeze. I like to think this is Jake hugging me, This is him conforting me. I miss you love. I wish you were here.

The coldness of my face felt a warm sensation. I knew it was tears again. I smiled as the sunlight irritated my eyes, The Sun was His smile. His smile warms my heart in a way a sun never could.

🔔 ˎˊ˗ .ᐟ

My attention drifted again to the door of the cafè when the bell rang. An old man went inside, it seems like he was struggling because he's weak and fragile. Scanning Him, He looks well in terms of financial. I hurried to him when he couldn't get the door fully open.

"Here let me help you Grandpa" He looked at me and smiled. That somehow tickled my heart. I have soft spots for old people, Jake knows that.

We entered the cafè successfully, "Thank you Son" He said. Son it was a long time since i heard that endearment. I smiled at him before speaking.

"Grandpa i think the cafè is close for today" I explained. "Oh really?" He looked around.

"I'm here to meet my Grandchild but maybe he's busy" My heart sunk. Did his Grandchild ditched Him? I look at Him with a sensation of heartbreak.

"Do you wanna go for a coffee to another cafè Grandpa? Don't worry I'll be paying" I smiled as He look at me with his soft bags forming a smile.

"Sure, I'll just inform my Grandchild in a bit" He said before he took his phone out of his pocket. Even though He was ditched, He still cares. Oh i miss my Grandpa.

"Oh he said he's here" Grandpa said. Smiling. I could only curse at how He's so innocent. "Let's just wait for a moment okay" He softly said. I nodded in response.

Someone came out of the Manager Room. It was Him. My gaze followed Him approaching us.

"Gran-gran" Approaching only Grandpa, my mistake. He hugged the old man like it was the first time He had saw him.

"My Jaz, Oh you are so skinny" Jaz? I watched them hugging until they parted. Grandpa turned to me. "Oh by the way, this young lad here helped your Gran-gran enter your coffee shop door" His coffee shop? His eyes met mine. I could feel something electrified me. I never looked at anyone like i looked at Jakey. This made me confuse.

Why was I looking at this man, a stranger, In a way I would with Jakey?

please tell me this is you jakey.

to be continued...