It was finally Saturday and normally Yookyung would relax, but she had work. She was putting on her shoes when her father came out of his room dressed up in his suit. "Where are you going?" "Just going to the library." She lied through her teeth. She didn't like lying to her father but she was sure that if he found out about her job, he would flip.
Buying the lie, he gave her a gentle smile, "Just get back before 7." She nodded and slung her bookbag on her shoulder, heading out.
At the cafe, she noticed Hyukmin behind the counter making some coffee for a customer. "Hyukmin-ssi, what are you doing here?" He looked up and smiled, "I usually help out on the weekends since it's a bit busier. Kanghyuk's in the back if you're wondering." She nodded and headed to the back to change.
Out came Kanghyuk in his uniform and he smiled, "Hey kiddo, finally here?" She nodded, "Yup. Just gonna change now." He stepped out of the way and motioned for her to go change. She went in and changed into the cafe t-shirt and tied the apron around her waist. As she stepped out, she tied her into a messy bun.
She leaned on the counter and Hyukmin pushed a tray with coffee and a bagel towards her. "Table 3. " He smiled. She grabbed it and walked to the customer who was waiting patiently.
Hyukmin had to head to the supply room to get some more ingredients, leaving Kanghyuk and Yookyung at the counter. The door opened and in walked ZE:A. Yookyung's eyes widened and she ducked underneath the counter. Kanghyuk looked at her, bewildered at her actions. "What're you doing?! Get up!" She shook her head fervently. "Sorry oppa but let me hide here until they leave."
Kanghyuk's eyes widened, "What? No! You have to serve the drinks." She clasped her hands together and practically begged, "Oppa please! I can't let them see me! They'll kill me!" Hyukmin walked back with a bag of sugar in his hands and looked weirdly at Yookyung. "What're you doing on the floor? Get up!"
Yookyung shook her head, "Hyukmin-ssi, those people are here!" After she said that, Junyoung spoke loudly, "Is no one going to take our orders?" Hyukmin sighed, "We'll deal with you later. Now go out there and take their orders." She was on the verge of tears, "Oppa! Those are the people who were chasing after me that day."
Hyukmin's eyes widened when he took a closer look. He nodded, "Arasso. Just stay here and I'll take their orders." Kanghyuk's eyes widened, "What?! Will someone fill me in on what's going on?" Yookyung sighed in relief, "Komawo oppa, and later. After they leave I'll explain everything.
"Can I take your order?" Hyukmin asked. Kwanghee scoffed, "So now someone comes. Took you long enough! Now get us 9 americanos." He bowed, "I'll be back with it in a few minutes." He went back to the counter and started on the americanos. Kanghyuk helped him and he walked back to their table with their drinks.
ZE:A was there for what seemed to be 20 minutes. Yookyung bit her nail out of nervousness. "When are they going to leave?!" She whispered angrily. The door opened and in walked L.joe. He looked around, trying to see if Yookyung was here. He frowned a bit when he noticed that she wasn't in sight. He walked to the counter right when ZE:A was there.
Junyoung smirked, "Well well well, who do we have here? It's L.joe from Teen Top?" Yookyung's ears perked up. *Byunghun?* L.joe scowled, "What are you doing here?" He put his hands up, "Relax, we're just here to get some coffee. Unless you want us to fight. I still haven't gotten you back for what you did before."
Before anything could happen, Hyukmin came out from the behind the counter and stopped them. "Don't start anything here. You'll disturb the customers." Junyoung smirked and paid the bill. He walked out, making sure that he bumped shoulders with L.joe.
He breathed out loudly and clenched his fists tightly, resisting to urge to punch that smirk off his face. Once ZE:A was gone, Yookyung popped out from underneath the counter, "Byunghun-ah!" He jumped out and put a hand over his racing heart. "What the hell? Why were you under the counter?" She smiled sheepishly, "Hiding from ZE:A. So what brings you here?"
He gave her a tiny smile, "Just here to visit. And to get something to eat I guess." Yookyung smiled, "So what can I get you?" "A citrus tea and croissant." She nodded and started on his order.
L.joe sat at a table right across from the counter so he could watch Yookyung. He smiled to himself when he watched her make his tea. Lately he's been thinking a lot about Yookyung and every time he did, his heart would flutter and he would end up smiling to himself.
She walked over and set his order on the table. "Here you go!" He nodded and she was about to walk back when he grabbed her wrist. For no reason, her face flushed when he did that. "S-sit down with me." He said quietly but loud enough for her to hear. She bit her lower lip and looked up, seeing Hyukmin smile and nod at her.
Yookyung pulled the chair out and sat down across from L.joe. He gave her a gentle smile, which no one has ever saw. Her face flushed a bit and she cleared her throat. "So, it's only you here?" She asked. He frowned, "Wae? Do you want the rest of Teen Top here to annoy you?" She shook her head and he chuckled.
She realized that he was really comfortable with her, possibly more comfortable than with Teen Top. And she liked that. For the rest of her break, the two made small talk and enjoyed each other's company. When her break was over, he was a bit upset. She smiled, "Don't worry. I get off of work at 6 so if you want, you could wait for 2 hours and we can walk back together." He nodded, "Sure."
And during the time he waited for her, he didn't feel bored at all. Watching her serve people with a smile put a smile on his face. Now he was 100% sure that he liked her.
