Under the Cherry Blossoms (Taejin/Kookjin)

Chapter 2: Coffee Shop

JIN'S POV

I have been running around finding a cab. Surprisingly, most of the cabs are full. I swear, fate is such a bitch. She has been messing with my life for quite a while now. I never stayed for a job too long. Let's just say, most of my bosses are perverts. Hence, I quit before something happens to me.

I love baking. So, I decided to start an online food business and sell cupcakes. I called it "Sweet Destiny". It's funny how I named it as sweet destiny when all fate did to me was giving me bitter moments. I guess, I was trying to keep optimism in my life, no matter how slim it is, so I decided to use the word "Sweet" in my business' name.

 I have always believed that the universe already has outlined a plan for us. Everything happens according to destiny. If something good happens, it's fate. If something bad happens, blame it to fate.

Based on my existence here on Earth, I could say that our lives can be destined to only two types of stories: fairy tale and tragic.

I have quite a number of loyal customers. However, I wanted to have a physical pastry shop. So, when this so-called businessman called me and told me he's interested in investing for my business if he gets satisfied with my samples, I have never been happier. Unfortunately, it did not go well.

I should have known that fate is just messing with my life, giving me false hopes and crashing my whole world down.

Actually, it has always been like this. My life is not a fairy tale.

I guess, this is how my life is destined to be.

And as if this day is not bad enough, the rain started to pour down. I ran around trying to seek refuge. Good thing, there's a nearby coffee shop. I will just have to stay there until the sky gets tired of crying.

The coffee shop was almost full. Maybe because people, just like me, also planned to stay there until the rain stops. After I got my order, I looked for a seat. I was able to find a seat near the window. I sipped on my frappucino and stared blankly at the droplets of crystals filling the night.

"May I have this seat? All of the seats are taken except for this one." A deep voice snapped me from my trance. I lifted my head and looked at the familiar guy.

"Hey! You are the guy at the bar! Are you following me?" I voiced out. He was the same guy who drag me out of the bar.

"I'm... not. I mean, I was walking and... ummm... then the rain poured down." He stuttered. He seemed nervous. Cute! Maybe he was really following me.

"Liar! Why are you following me? Are you attracted to me? Do you find me handsome?" I retorted with confidence.

His eyes went wide, probably overwhelmed by my confidence. I'm worldwide handsome after all.

"No!" He said in a defensive tone.

"You mean, I'm not attractive? I'm not handsome?" I responded. How dare he said no.

" No.. I didn't mean that! You are handsome... very handsome. You have an ethereal beauty, a face that can launch a thousand ships." He stopped momentarily and sighed. 

"...Ok, I give up! I was following you. As to why? I'm also asking the same thing. Maybe because you are beautiful or maybe because we both had a bad day and I needed someone to talk to." He admitted.

I chuckled at his response. Now, that I think of it, he also has a handsome face. He has a chiseled jaw that screamed Adonis. His permed hair gave off that godly aura. He was definitely sexy.

"Ok. I forgive you. I was supposed to call you a stalker. But since you are too handsome to be called a stalker, I'll just call you an admirer." I genuinely smiled at him.

 I was surprised that he responded with a boxy smile. How can he be cute and sexy at the same time?

"Hi! I am Kim Taehyung, your admirer and your hero. By the way, you still owe me a thank you for saving you from that hideous pervert. May I know the name of the fierce angel in front of me?" He said seductively and leaned forward. His deep voice increased his charms. 

Oh ~ he's trying to use his charms to me. I won't back down.

"Hello my handsome admirer and my hero. Thank you for saving me. I am your fierce baby angel, Jin." I winked at him. 

I cringed at my attempt to flirt back.