(JinHwi | PanWink) Started with a Dare

Chapter 41

Daehwi's POV

I was just sitting in my seat and enjoying my food plus the great ambiance of the café. I decided to observe the workers which is 1 girl and 1 boy, plus Minhyun hyung. The work in the café seems a bit harder than the restaurant since the menu are more complicated but it's easier in terms of service since I only need to serve fewer persons per table since in the restaurant, I have to serve 10 persons per table or sometimes, more than that.

Minhyun hyung sits beside me when he has nothing to do.

"Are you sure you want to wait til closing time?" he asked

"Of course, hyung. I don't have anything to do today so it's fine."

"How about tomorrow?"

"What do you mean?"

"Do you have anything to do tomorrow?"

"Well, I was about to apply for a job at the library but then I luckily found a job here. Hahaha"

"So you don't have anything to do tomorrow?"

"Well, yeah. Why?"

"Wanna go out?"

"W-where will we go?"

"Is there a place here that you wanted to go to?"

"Well, I haven't been anywhere else. I've been stuck in this neighborhood since I got here."

"Then we have a lot to do tomorrow then."

"A-are you sure, hyung? Isn't your café open on Sundays?"

"I told you, I can make an exception for you, Daehwi"

"I'm really thankful hyung but why?"

"Let's just say that...."

"What?"

"Let's just say that I'm doing this because...."

"Because?"

"Because I like you. I'll go now. There seems to be a new customer"

"Wha..wait.. What?"

Did I hear it right? What just happened. Wha-what the heck is happening right now!? I wasn't able to confirm it to him since he went back to the kitchen.

While browsing through my phone and watching the staff work, I waited for a few hours before Minhyun hyung called me to go inside the kitchen.

"So, what do you want to learn?"

"Well, I don't really know what position you will give me, hyung"

"You'll be inside the kitchen, I don't want you to be seen by others."

"W-why? Do I look awful?" I got a bit pang on my heart.

"No! Of course not! I just don't want others to get attracted to you"

"Uhmm... hyung?"

"Yes?"

"Isn't it too fast? I mean aren't you too direct? You don't even know me yet."

"Well, that's why I wanted to know you better. I'm not rushing you. Don't worry."

"I-I already have a boyfriend but we're kinda separated right now because of family problems. That's the reason why I went here. I know that it's impossible for us to meet again since his family is kinda powerful in Seoul but I really still have feelings for him. A lot of things are at risk that's why I'm trying my best to avoid him." I realized that I am telling him too much details

He was just silent and gave me a smile

"I'm sorry, I've been giving too much details"

"It's okay. I know that you just wanted to let it out. Thank you for trusting me with that. Maybe it's destined for you to visit this café a while ago."

"Really? Why?"

"Well, since you're sad about some things, I'll be the one who will make you happy and forget about your problems even just for a few minutes, hours or days."

A smile suddenly appeared from my lips

"Thank you hyung. Can I ask a favor?"

"Of course! What is it?"

"Is it okay if you don't mentions things about relationships for a while? It's kinda making me awkward"

"Hahaha. Okay okay. Anything you want. But I'll be waiting, okay?" he ruffled my hair a we laughed with that action

He started teaching me how to brew coffee and creating the different coffees and teas available in the café.

"Here take a sip on what you brewed." He gave me a cup of coffee and I sipped a bit.

"Wow! Your coffee tastes really good. Where do you get these?"

"I've been a fan of coffee since I was young. I started buying coffees from supplier but after a few years, I decided to make my own coffee farm."

"That's great. Bring me there please?"

"Of course I will. We can spend a whole weekend there if you want to."

"Really? I'd love that! I really wanted to go on places like that"

"It's getting a bit late. How about I'll teach you the baking part tomorrow?"

"Sure, hyung. I'll be going now. Thank you so much"

"Wait for me. I'll walk you home."

"You don't need to hyung. I live near this place"

"I insist. Wait for me. I'll just close the shop then I'll walk you home"

After a few minutes he finished closing the café and we started walking.

"Here we are" he said as we arrived infront of the restaurant

"How did you know that I live here?"

"Well, honestly, this isn't the first time I saw you"

"Really? When did you first see me?"

"The day when you arrived at this restuarant, I was a customer. I saw you crying while talking with the owner and decided to eavesdrop at the conversation. I was about to offer you the extra room at my place but then she offered you the house beside this, right?"

"Yeah, that's right. But how could you offer your place to a complete stranger. What if I am a thief or something?"

"I'm good at judging people. I know you are a great person, the first time I saw you"

"Hahaha. I'm flattered, hyung."

"Hahaha. You better be. Go and take a rest now. See you tomorrow"

"See you tomorrow, hyung. Thank you again"

I unlocked the door and waved him goodbye. He waved back and left with a smile. As soon as I went inside. I felt empty once again. I started thinking about Jinyoung again kinda felt guilty for having fun today.

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Hi! Sorry for being inactive and not updating. I was kinda busy with school these past few weeks. The semester just started but I had a lot of things to do. I already prepared 5 chapter before school started but the dumb me forgot to save it, so I have to write it all over again. Thank you so much for waiting and for supporting this story. I'll update this story twice or thrice a week.