That Night In Hong Kong (Jinyoung)

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You were each other's greatest competitor, having started as young and ambitious employees of the same company. You were constantly at each other's throat, waiting for a moment of weakness. This was why you hated Jinyoung. He never really had any failures. Even if the higher ups would favour your proposals over his, he would find a miniscule flaw in your plans, and he would definitely mention it to make you feel incompetent still.

That's why when the project you lost sleep for was rejected by the general manager, you were prepared to see Jinyoung's smug smile. You were ready to hear his condescending comments of how you didn't foresee a couple of obvious failings. You were used to his arrogance; he wouldn't catch you caring any less.

"Are you okay?" he asked, a hand going on your shoulder as if to pat you gently.

You turned to him with a glare. Now that's insulting. "Are you kidding? What's with the fake pleasantries when I know you're overjoyed that I've embarrassed myself yet again?"

Jinyoung moved away abruptly, surprised at your outburst. He's surprised? Ever since you got back from the conference in Hong Kong, Jinyoung wasn't as aggressive towards you as before. He would even try to start small talks, which you all answered with a snark. What was wrong with him? He didn't even have anything to add in the meeting, now that you remember it. What was he planning? He's been paying the good guy card for the past week. Is it the company's evaluation time soon, and he's hoping for a raise?

You walked away with an eye roll, not wanting to waste any more seconds thinking about your nemesis. You had to redo the project again, and this time, the manager only gave you a week. You were close to breaking down, having great pressure on your shoulders that you couldn't even be sad of your failure for now. Everything was bottling up inside you, and there was no space for any annoyance towards Park Jinyoung.

It's going to be a long day.

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You went out of the office late, only to see that it was raining heavily. You let out a big sigh, hugging yourself in desperate attempt not to let the darkness and cold make you feel even more miserable. You glanced at your watch and realised there wouldn't be any buses to take now, and with the intense pouring, you doubt you could get a taxi in the streets. You also don't have enough cash to book a car online.

God, you were hungry.

You flinched at the sound of a car horn. You turned to find a familiar vehicle stopping just in front of you. It was Jackson Wang's. He was a great guy, offering you ride whenever you get out of the office at the same time. If only he wasn't good friends with Park Jinyoung, you would like having him around. But in this world, Jackson Wang won't shut up about his best friend.

You waited for the window to roll down, and took a sharp intake of breath when you found Park Jinyoung peeking at you.

"Hey, hop in," he said nonchalantly, making you frown.

It wasn't a surprise that he's driving Jackson Wang's car. The latter probably left it for his hardworking best friend to use. But why was Park Jinyoung being nice? It was giving you chills more than the cold air. But the actual cold air would make you sick if you don't get in the car any moment now. You wouldn't risk your health when you have a project to redo this week.

It's your pride or your work. In front of Park Jinyoung, it was a lose-lose situation.

"Why did you stay so late at the office? Didn't you see on the forecast that it would rain hard tonight?" he scolded right after you've put on the seatbelt.

You regretted your decision then, but there was no going back now that he stepped into it. Not only was it a long day, but a long night too.

You just wanted to sleep.

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