Rotten Peaches

The Dating Begins

*Yeon Seok's POV*

I was extremely happy when Ji Hyun came back.  I tried to act cool, but he could tell immediately.

"Did you start dating, your face is so obvious right now." He mocked.

"Is it too soon?  Should I have waited?  We've only known each other for two days, but I already feel she's the one," I replied, "What should I do?"

"You're already going out, the worse thing you could do is break-up because you feel it was too soon." He answered.

He was right, I already asked her out, and she already said yes, the deed was done.  I returned to my office and kept looking for the photos.  My mind was preoccupied with images of her.  When I was with her, everything was fine.  

I pulled out my phone and sent her a text:

"Did you get home safely?  I hope Ji Ahn isn't already talking your ear off because of us?  I'm so happy, thanks for accepting me!  See you tomorrow."

I brushed the smile off my face and continued to work.  I had a bunch of photos to process and have printed.  I was behind on my work because I had been exhausted before.  But because of my new relationship, all that exhaustion disappeared.  Ji Hyun walked into my office smiling.  He was obviously amused by my mood.

"Ji Ahn just called me, she told me to watch you and make sure nothing happens to ( )." He reported amused.

I rolled my eyes and ignored him.  

***

Sunday, I didn't have any time to talk to ( ).  I had to take pictures of  a client's floral shop.  I missed seeing her, but I knew she also had her project to finish.  I couldn't be selfish and be with her all day.  When I got back to my office, I realized that the photos I promised her were still on my desk.  I promised her the photos, so I set off to drop them off at her place.  I still had her address in my GPS history.  She lived in a nice neighbourhood.  Her studio apartment was small, but perfect for a university student.  I rang the doorbell, and she buzzed me in.  When she opened the door, she froze.  She was wearing a tank top and shorts.  Her hair looked like it needed to be combed and she had dark circles under her eyes.  She had obviously not slept last night.  

"I'm sorry for not texting you or anything.  I forgot to give you these pictures yesterday, I figured I would drop them off, but I guess I got you at the wrong time." I explained apologetically.

"It's okay, you can come in," she responded, "I pulled an all-nighter and worked on my project.  Do you want a cup of tea or anything?  I don't have any coffee, I don't like it, sorry"

"It's okay, I don't like coffee either.  Tea is fine, thanks."

I walked in and put the box of photos down by the couch.  I walked towards the floor filled with her papers.  She had made a lot of progress since I last talked to her.  I walked around to take a look at her place.  She had car posters everywhere, and there was no sign of any pink.  I walked over to her bookshelf and took a look at her collection.  Her shelf was filled with european architecture & design magazines.  

"You like architecture don't you?" I asked.

"It's one of the main attractions of traveling, "she continued, "I love looking at the different architectural styles of each country."

She handed my my cup of tea and we both sat on the couch.  I looked at her project and told her to continue if she wanted.  I explained that the studio was closed for the day and I was in no rush.  She sat on the floor right in front of me and continued working on her project.  I slowly slid onto the floor behind her and put my arms around her waist.  She flinched a bit at first, but quickly relaxed.  I sat there for at least two hours.  She was getting tired and rested her head against my chest.  My heart starting beating really quickly.  I  moved next to her, so she could rest her head against my shoulder.  

"What do you need help with?" I asked, "I don't have to wake up early tomorrow, so let me help you with whatever you need."  

"Can you help me find photos to put in my report?" she asked.

I nodded and took her laptop and started looking for photos.  As I was browsing through endless pages of photos, I felt her become heavy.  I turned my head, careful not to wake her and saw her beautiful sleeping face.  I slowly got up while resting her head agains the edge of the couch.  I then picked her up and walked her towards her bedroom.  I slowly laid her down and pulled the blankets to tuck her in.  I looked at her one more time, before turning off the light and closing the door.  I returned to photo searching.

*Your POV*

I woke up the next morning and looked around.  I was sure I was in the living room working on my project, so how did I end up here in my bed?  I suddenly remembered that Yeon Seok had come over.  A sudden whiff of  food filled my nostrils.  I got changed into a new tracksuit and headed towards the kitchen.  Yeon Seok was in the kitchen making breakfast.  I smiled at the sight of him wearing my apron.  I snuck behind him and gave him a back hug.  He stopped what he was doing and turned to face me.  He smiled and laughed at my crazy bed head.  I was too tired to care.  He wrapped me in his warm embrace and then sat me down.

This moment was too perfect.  I must have watched too many dramas, but I always wanted to wake up to find my boyfriend making me breakfast.  He set the table and made a cute ketchup smiley face on my egg.  We sat and ate while talking.  He told me that he had finished organizing the presentation of my project.  I don't know why I did this, but I reached across the table and kissed his nose.  I must've been really happy in the moment.  I reacted without thinking.  I sat right back down and started blushing.  He smiled and kept eating.  He asked when my first class was and offered to drive me there.  While he did the dishes and unset the table, I took my shower and got dressed for school.  I went into my closet and pulled out some clothes for him.  I handed him a t-shirt and pants and told him to go wash.  When he came out of the shower, the clothes looked perfect on him.  We walked downstairs together, hand in hand, and got into his car.  He drove me to school and opened the door for me to get out.  I waved goodbye and started waking towards the building.  Just before I got too far, he stopped me and gave me a kiss goodbye.  I froze.  The people around started looking.  He shyly walked back to his car.  I turned and saw the blue Kia drive away.  I smiled and continued walking to class.  "Cute." I thought to myself.