In Hells Embrace

Chapter 8

You were once again at the same café, doing the same tasks, in your same old life. It was strange actually, but for the last few days or weeks in fact you have been doing better. Maybe it wasn't A particular incident but rather a small change in the way you perceive the world. In the past few months of your new life, you had been pessimistic, unwilling to trust or to feel more than absolutely necessary. You had considered your previous self to be naive and foolish. You didn't admit it then but you did now, you had been falling into a deep sense of isolation, that would have slowly but surely falling into depression.

What had changed? Nothing in particular actually, nothing of significance that is. Maybe you had finally adjusted to your new lifestyle or maybe it was something else. You weren't quite certain (quit playin we both know its Jaehyun;) )However, what you did know was that you were doing better. In this moment that was all that mattered. You were finally able to live your live instead of just trudging along with it.

Your job at the cafe suddenly seemed so much better, more lively and more gratifying. You actually enjoyed talking to all your customers rather than just the selected few. Hell! Even Mrs Haru had given you twice as much food as usual on her last visit, stating that you looked too peckish for her liking. Now your pantry was fully stocked and you were able to save up on this weeks grocery shopping. The saved money had gone into a much needed indulgence, new clothes. You had bought two pretty tops that now hung in you closet. It wasn't much but it made you happy.

You were at another morning shift at the café, in the early hours of the morning when Jaehyun appeared again. His appearance caught you both off guard and slightly flushed. He truly was incredibly handsome. He walked in with a pleasant smile, that only grew when he saw you. A subtle blush made its way up your cheeks in retaliation but you hoped it wasn't noticeable, instead opting to smile at him in return.

He wore a simple white shirts and a pair of jeans, a leather jacket hanging in his arms. You immediately grew concerned at the sight: it was freezing outside. Why wasn't he wearing it? Your mouth decided to blurt it out however before you could stop yourself, the moment he reached up to you.

"Why aren't you wearing the jacket?It's very cold outside" you resisted the urge urge to clamp your hands over your mouth at your impulsiveness. Needless to say you needed a good kick in the ass for how stupid you tended to be whenever he was around.

Jaehyun just blinked, momentarily caught off guard by the suddenness of your inquiry before the underlying concern registered. He couldn't help but feel alittle elated at the prospect. It was dangerous, he knew that- he knew it too well- but he couldn't help it. Just the way he couldn't help but be nice to you. Just the way he couldn't help but come to the cafe, coincidentally when no one else was around.

"Don't worry" Jaehyun smiled at you, trying to look reassuring and not just plain gleeful. "The cafe is warm, that's why I took it off otherwise i was wearing it all along."

"That's a relief." You meant it too albeit with alittle bit of embarrassment. "What can I get you today?"

You were clearly trying to change the topic and Jaehyun was very well aware but decided to humour you regardless. He had already gotten what he'd wanted, even if he hadn't quite known that himself. There was no need to torment you any further.

"I actually came back for the heaven in a cup that you gave me the last time I came here." Jaehyun confessed, seeing you again was just an added bonus not that he'd ever admit it. He had somehow managed to convince himself that he was here for the coffee and the coffee alone.

You almost blanched at the memory. When was he ever going to let you forget about that day! You had an inkling that he enjoyed watching you suffer. The nerve of the man. Sure you had ruined his perfectly ironed shirt that probably cost more than your monthly salary but did he have to rub it in each time you guys met.