"So... um... what are you going to order?" Chaerin asked, trying to break the awkward atmosphere that had settled between them.
Jiyong looked at her. "Oh um... I'm actually not sure yet." He grinned at her. "I've had everything on the menu though. It's all really good."
Chaerin nodded. "Then I'll will trust you to place my order for me. I've never eaten here before."
Jiyong looked at her. "Okay. I'll order for you if that's what you want."
A waiter came up to them and bowed.
"May I take your order?" He asked.
Jiyong nodded, still looking at the menu. He then placed it down on the table and looked up. "We'll both have Japchae, Tojangguk, Samgyeopsal, and to drink some water, please." He nodded at the waiter.
The waiter took their menus and left, leaving them alone.
They were once again left alone in the awkward silence. Chaerin could feel Jiyong eyeing her.
"You were great with the kids today." He murmured.
Chaerin smiled. "I had fun and they are all so sweet."
Jiyong nodded. "I think Eunji is going to like you a lot though."
At the mention of the little girls name, a sad smile fell upon Chaerin's face. "I still can't believe... that poor girl." She sighed.
"Hey, smile. Don't dwell on it. We want to show those kids that we are here for them. That is why we give them the love they deserve."
Chaerin nodded. Jiyong was right. The only thing they could do was give them the love they deserve.
Another silence fell between the two and Chaerin inwardly cursed. Why was it so awkward? She remembered back when Jiyong and her couldn't even shut up around each other. They always had something to talk about. Things never got awkward between the two. At least things use to not, but now... well now after what happened neither Chaerin nor Jiyong were sure things would go back to the way they use to be.
Thankfully the waiter arrived with their food. He was definitely a life saver, Chaerin decided. She couldn't have taken much more of the silence. She watched as the food was placed on the table and her mouth watered as the delicious aroma filled her nose.
Jiyong smiled at her, lifting his glass and she did the same. Their glasses clinked together and Chaerin took a sip, enjoying the cool water sliding down her throat.
The two started eating. This time the silence wasn't an awkward one. It was more of a kind of silence that lingers when one is eating. They were simply enjoying the food too much to talk.
