CHAPTER 3

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San

I'm so stupid for bringing that up, of course she's asking about it.
I can't tell her that I can't stand roses because I saw my family's blood on it, she would just freak out and think I'm a sociopath or something.
Well, she might think I'm a sociopath anyway with the way I ran off to my office. Should I go out and apologize to her ?
Good Lord San, don't bring up your traumas on your first day of work !!

I suddenly hear a shy knock on my door, bringing me back on Earth.

San : Come in.
Younha : Hey, are you okay ? I'm really sorry if I offended you in any way, it really wasn't my point. I was just trying to chat a little, and get to know you better.
San : Don't worry, I'm fine. You did nothing wrong, I just brought it on myself by talking about a delicate subject.
Younha : Are you sure ?
San : Yeah, I am.

A little smile appears on her face, I apparently reassured her.

San : Sorry, I overreacted a little.
Younha : It's okay, as long as you're not already mad at me.

We laugh it off and the day goes on until 7pm, closing time of the store.

Younha : You've had a long, just go rest and I'll take care of all the closing stuff.
San : Are you sure ? I can help you, I don't have anything planned tonight.
Younha : It's okay really, go home and be ready for tomorrow !
San : Thank you.

When I get home, Wooyoung is sitting on the couch. As soon as he hears me, he turns to me.

Wooyoung : How was your day ?
San : It was good ! They are all very nice so it's going fine.
Wooyoung : How is Younha ?
San : What ?
Wooyoung : Yeosang's sister, the one who got you the interview ! What did you think of her.
San : She's very nice and caring.
Wooyoung : Nothing else ?
San : What are you doing ?
Wooyoung : Nothing, just answer the question.
San : Are you trying to set me up with your friend's sister ?
Wooyoung : It depends, what did you think ?
San : I don't know, I guess she's cute.
Wooyoung : Then yes, I'm setting you up. Yeosang is worried about her because since she started working in that shop, she kinda lost her high school friends so she doesn't really hang out with anyone. He thinks, if she has a boyfriend, maybe she'll go out and socialize more.
San : And that became weird very fast. I'm not doing that, I don't want a fake relationship or anything.
Wooyoung : It's not fake if you like her.
San : Still not doing it, she won't like that.
Wooyoung : Come on !
San : Non negotiable, if something happens between me and her, it will be because she wants it, not because her brother wants her to socialize or something.
Wooyoung : You're so not fun.
San : I'm sorry for being honest with her.

He mumbles something, probably an insult towards me.

San : Be careful with that mouth !
Wooyoung : Shut up.
San : You shut up.

Another calm night in our apartment.

The next month on the job went well, I got closer to Younha and I can for sure say that we're friends, but we're also kinda flirty with each other, maybe we can say we're a situationship now.
I haven't told her about my family's story yet, I'm still worried she'd think I'm crazy.

Wooyoung : Earth to San !!
San : What ?
Wooyoung : What were you thinking about ? Or who...?
San : Please stop talking.
Wooyoung : I was telling you something interesting !
San : I don't believe that.
Wooyoung : Fine, lose your chance to get with Younha.
San : I'll have another chance, I'm not worried about that.
Wooyoung : Can I just talk and you stop being a jerk ?
San : Fine. What's up Woo ?
Wooyoung : Yeosang's having a party this weekend at his place, he invited me and told me to bring you too. Do you want to come ?
San : Sure but why is it relevant for the Younha subject ?
Wooyoung : It's a surprise party for her birthday, and the perfect occasion to make things happen.
San : You're going very fast.
Wooyoung : You've been flirting with her for a month and she's always flirting back ! I'm not going fast, you are just going to slow.
San : I don't want to rush anything, and we're coworkers so it might be weird to go out and work together at the same time. What if we break up and can't even stand to be in the same room ? Or, what if we get in trouble with the managers ? They might not be happy to see two of their employees dating.
Wooyoung : With how small that company is, I'm sure they'll be okay with it.
San : I don't know if it's that good of an idea.
Wooyoung : Just come to the party and see how it goes.
San : Fine, I'll be there.
Wooyoung : And don't say anything to Younha, it's a surprise.
San : Of course.

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