HERMOSA

15

24th of December. It's Christmas eve.

Hey, Dahyun... it's me Jaebum. Are you working today? <<

>> Ohh hi... It's my day off today. Why?

Glad to hear that. If you are free, then... can I go to your house? <<

>> Ne!? What do you mean by that?

I'm sorry... I didn't mean to scare you. <<

I just want to spend this Christmas eve with you. <<

But, you know... I can't easily go out in public. <<

>> I see... then come over to my house.

Can I really? I don't want you to think in a weird meaning... <<

>> What do you mean by weird meaning?

Nothing... I mean nothing at all... <<

>> Then, see you later.

Yeah, see you later... <<

~'~

'Why the hell did I trembling? Nervous? Excited? I even stuttered...' Jaebum covered his face like a shy teenage girl who has just talked to her crush.

"Excited for a date, aren't you?" Jinyoung teased him. Leaning on the doorway as he observed Jaebum's reaction.

"Shit! Since when are you there?" Jaebum asked after uncovered his blushing face.

"Since, 'should I text her? Or maybe call her? But what if she is working?' that time..." Jinyoung replied imitating the way Jaebum talked just now.

"Damn, that's mean you are there from the start." Jaebum sighed out.

"I'm surprised you don't even realize my presence. I'm jealous of her. She got all your attention even though she is 100k/m far away from you." Jinyoung pretended to sulk.

"If you want to sulk, you have the whole day to do so. I have a date in a few hours. So, if you excuse me... I want to take a bath." Jaebum said cynically to Jinyoung who was now chuckling at Jaebum's answer.

"You are excused, leader-nim." Jinyoung replied before went back to his room.

~'~

Ding. Dong.

The house bell rang loudly making the owner rush immediately to the door. Behind the door, Jaebum was smiling widely and Dahyun retorted with a welcoming and warm smile.

They went inside the house and Jaebum sat down on the sofa. It's a living room and he did not dare to explore more of his crush's house.

"You can wait here, I'll bring some drinks and snacks. And, be comfortable." Dahyun said.

"Thanks..." Jaebum replied slightly awkward. His mind couldn't focus since he was inside his crush's house.

After a while, Dahyun came back with hot chocolates and some snacks.

"Is there anything you want in particular?" Dahyun asked as she sat down in front of Jaebum.

"Nothing...Oh! I also bring some food. I hope you like Teriyaki chicken and some fried chicken." Jaebum said. He handed over a plastic bag of chicken to Dahyun.