(JinHwi | PanWink) Started with a Dare

Chapter 40

Daehwi's POV

Today's Friday and Mrs. Kim has something to do so she decided to close the restaurant for today and told me to roam around the place and relax. Since I don't have anything to do, I decided to call Jihoon.

"Jihoon?" I asked

"Hello? Who's this?" he asked back

"It's Daehwi. I want to ask you something"

"Wait a bit. I'll just answer the call" I think he was talking with someone.

"What is it?" he asked

"Are you with Jinyoung?"

"Yes I was with him a few seconds ago, I went out of the room so I can talk comfortably. Do you want to talk to him?"

"N-no! No please. I just wanna ask if he's doing fine?"

"Honestly, he's not. You two needs to talk. I'm begging you Daehwi. I can't stand seeing my bestfriend like this."

"I-I'm not ready yet. I'll give you his phone number, send him a message right away when you're ready."

"P-please don't. It will be harder for me. I'll go back there when everything is okay."

"Okay fine. But make it faster, okay?"

"I'll try my best. Please take care of him Jihoon."

"Of course I will. You take care, okay? I'll be visiting that place again soon."

"Okay thank you. Tell me when you're about to visit here. I'll give some things for you, Guanlin and Jinyoung. You should hang up now. You might be late for your class."

"Okay. I'll hang up now. Take care Daehwi. Eat a lot. We miss you"

"I miss you all too. Hopefully we could meet again soon. Bye!"

"Bye!"

I stopped by at one café. Upon entering the crew greeted me lively.

"Goodmorning sir." She gave me a smile

"Good morning to you too" I smiled back

I went straight to the counter and ordered food.

"Good morning, what can I do for you, sir?" the crew in the counter asked

"I'll get 1 Strawberry Banana Juice"

I can't consentrate sicne he's stares are a bit intimidating

"Is that all, sir?"

"Yes, thank you"

"Name, sir?"

I was a bit dumbfounded on why he's asking my name then I realized that he needs to put it on the cup.

"Oh! D-Daehwi"

"That will be $3, Daehwi" he said

I gave him my payment and thanked him again

"Please take a seat and I'll send it straight to you when it's done."

"Okay. Thank you" I gave him a smile and proceeded on one of the seats near the corner of the café

While waiting for my order, I decided to text Mr. Lee, I really hope that he's taking care of Jinyoung. I was waiting for a respose but he hasn't answered yet. After a while my order arrived,

"Here's your order, Daehwi" the guy from the counter said

He placed my Strawberry Banana Juice and a Starberry Shortcake on my table,

"Uhm, I didn't order this shortcake. You must've placed it on the wrong table"

"No! This is on me. It's the first time a cute guy visited my café. Consider this as my treat for you"

"T-thank you! I'm not cute tho. I'll be enjoying your treat then. Thank you so much..." I was waiting for him to say his name.

"Oh! Minhyun. Nice to meet you. I hope you'll enjoy your first visit"

"I will surely do. Thank you again."

"I'll be getting back not. Just call me when you need anything."

I gave him a nod and smiled at him. He nodded and smiled back.

After a while I received a message from an unknown sender.

"Hi! How's your day?"

Who could this be. I don't remember giving my number to others. Since I don't know who it is, I don't really know what to answer. I decided to ask who the person is before answering.

"May I know who this is?"

It didn't take long for me to receive a reply from the message

"Uhmm. I just randomly typed your number. I'm depressed right now. I just wanted to find a new friend, maybe?"

How could a person randomly type a number to make new friends. I rally wanted to help since this person is depressed but I'm not really good in comforting people. Maybe I should give it a time. This might just be another scam or something.

I've been scrolling through my phone while eating for like half an hour already. Suddenly, Minhyun posted something on the entrace glass door.

WANTED

Weekend Barista

-male

-at least 16 years old
-will work every Saturday and Sunday
-with or without experiece (trainings will be conducted for those who are interested without experience)

Apply inside.

A series of interviews will be done for the applicants

Salary: $20/week

Should I try this? I think this will be better than the job at the library.

"Uhm.. encuse me, Minhyun?"

"Yes? Is there any problem with your order?"

"No! It was amazing. The best shortcake I've ever tasted."

"Hahaha. Thank you! I made it myself"

"Wow really? I wish I could learn how to bake those kinds of food"

"I can teach you if you have time"

"Actually, I was interested in applying for that Weekend Barista slot. What are the other requirements for it?"

"Do you have an experience in doing such things?"

"Honestly, I got no experiece. But I am working at a restaurant across the other street during weekdays"

"Wow! You are a hard worker. When do you want to start?"

"I-I'm accepted?"

"Do you want to be accepted?"

"I-I.... Of course I do, sir"

"Then you are accepted. But..."

"But?"

"Never call me sir. Call me Minhyun. I can make an exception for you."

"O-okay! Thank you so much Minhyun"

"So, when do you want to start?"

"Since I don't have the experience yet. Is it okay for me to train today or tomorrow then start working next week?"

"That seems like a good idea. But I don't have time during mornings. Is it okay for you to come back tonight? I can teach you after closing this café."

"Of course Si-..Minhyun. I'll be waiting here if it's okay."

"Anything that you want. I just realized I just wasted a paper by posting this wanted poster. Hahaha"

"Hahaha. I'm sorry about that. I'll be heading back then. Thank you so much again Minhyun hyung"

"How old are you Daehwi?"

"I'm 18"

"Then call me hyung from now on."

"How old are you hyung?"

"I'm 22. You wouldn't mind that, right?"

"No! Not at all." Wha-what does it mean tho?

He ruffled my hair and we laughed at his action.

"I'll head back to work now. Help yourself. Call me if you need anything"

"Thanks hyung"

"My pleasure"