snippets of VCY

it's better you stay here byeonhosanim (better you stay here, by my side)

Due to Vincenzo's knee ache, they both decided to drink on the 1st floor's balcony.

The atmosphere is cool, and they sip beer side by side savoring the bustling lights of Seoul in front of them.

Vincenzo was afraid that the little undercover drama would break their domesticity, but he was wrong.

They were back to their usual chattering and bickering; subtle touches and it made him calm.

For once, everything was well.

Their celebratory drinking ended surprisingly fast, and the disappointment was evident when Vincenzo felt a pang in his chest.

"I'll order a cab, since your knees are aching." Cha Young teased him as she moved to take her phone out of her purse.

He opens his mouth to quickly interject but she knows him better.

"Don't fight me, I know today was tiring." She says as she clicks on her phone ordering a cab.

Vincenzo feels a little guilty and wishes he could make a good excuse back then.

However, because he wouldn't ever dare to refute her, he remains silent.

Once her cabs in front of the building, he walks her down to where the car is and bids her goodnight.

But his heart seems uneasy.

And his brain curses at him every now and then.

Walking up to his apartment seems like an uphill battle.

When he finally makes it, he closes the door a little louder than he intended, a vain attempt of silencing his chaotic thoughts.

He changes his shoes, and it is then he gives up.

And while surrendering, he realizes that his brain is right.

Paolo sent his goons and Jang Han Seok is unexpected, he may try something funny anytime, regardless of the fact whether it's night or broad daylight.

Sono un idiota, he curses at himself while he calls Cha Young.

She answers after two rings, and he hopes she's still on her way home.

"Byeonhosanim? Everything alright?" She greets worriedly.

"Byeonhosaim." He says as relief washes over him.

"Yes?" Her response is quick, and she seems in panic.

"Did something happen-"

"I am fine, byeonhosanim." He silences her.

"I just realized that Jang Han Seok may be in great fury and could try something wicked, so.." He clears his throat.

"It's better you stay at my place."

There.

He said it.

The thing that has been eating him inside.

There's a poignant pause from her side.

But then-

"Alright, I'll be there. Also-"

"Yes, byeonhosanim?" He answers a little too quickly.

"I am hungry, beef jerky didn't suffice." He chuckles.

"Don't laugh." She snaps, faux-seriously.

"Prepare some ramen for me." She orders.

"Yes, byeonhosanim." He smiles.