I can't stand you

11 Jinyoung

I apologize for the delay

It was a dark and stormy night... actually it was Monday morning and it was extremely hot and sunny. I finally convinced Jaebum to come with me to the cafe instead of wallowing in the basement under a mountain of blankets.

"I'm not sure how helpful I can even be." Jaebum grumbled as I started the coffee machines up and let them begin heating up.

"Oh stop pouting ya big baby." I said rolling my eyes and smiling at him.

After I opened the sign I smiled and had Jaebum stand in front of the coffee machine. I was determined to teach him how to make a simple latte and I knew he could do it.

"So I just pull this lever?" He asked his voice soft and hesitant.

"Yeah pull the lever Kronk." I said and Jaebum laughed loudly resembling a grandpa almost.

"Am I doing this right?" He asked and I saw the cup was just about to overflow.

Quickly I reached over and knocked the cup away from him getting some of the scolding hot coffee on my hand and counter but missing him narrowly.

"That was close, you have to be careful this stuff is extremely hot." I told him with a small smile.

"Are you okay? Your hand is steaming.." He said in shock taking my hand in his.

I blushed from the contact but nodded with a small smile.

"I've burnt myself so many times I'm use to it." I assured him allowing him to finish examining my hand.

"Excuse me?"

Turning we blushed and stepped apart to greet the customer. Jaebum watched me make their coffee and he handed it to the customer with a warm smile managing to get a tip from the young man as well.

"Here's the tip." He said handing it to me.

"No you can keep it." I said handing it back and going to help the next customer.

Jaebum did most of the dishes that day and it did prove to be helpful to have him around as we were able to close in record time.

"I'm exhausted." Jaebum said and I smiled going over and hugging him.

He buried his face into the crook of my neck and sighed in content. I felt his legs began to shake and I knew he had used all of his energy standing and cleaning today so I quickly lifted him up slightly.

Out of instinct he wrapped his legs around my waist and continued to hold onto me. I held one arm around his torso and the other under his butt as I turned off the lights and slowly walked down the stairs to the basement.

Once inside I sat him on the bed and ruffled his hair, carrying him around made him seem almost like a cute kid although I know that's not how he would want to be treated in any way shape or form.

"You did amazing today." I said and he smiled proudly.

"Right? I didn't drop a single dish!" He said and I couldn't stop the coo that left my lips.

"You're amazing." I said sitting next to him with rosy cheeks.

"Not really, but i'm glad I was able to help." He said leaning on my shoulder.

I wrapped an arm around him and sighed, today was a good day.