Sweet Heart (VAV ZiuxAce)

A Strange Person

"They wrote to me first, I think that's the first time that's ever happened" Wooyoung looked down at his notebook, "'You're my sweet heart'... What if I used it in the song?"

"It'd be like you were calling for them, you should do it" Chunghyeop took a sip of his soda, "Both of our soulmates got brave the other day" He could hear the smile.

"And your crush showed up yesterday" Wooyoung added as he scribbled down lyrics.

Chunghyeop sighed happily, "I know, I hope this luck doesn't run out"

Wooyoung smiled to himself, he knew it wouldn't.

"Well, he doesn't work far from us, maybe you can pay him a visit" He suggested, grabbing a chip.

"You don't think that'd weird him out? I don't want to scare him" Chunghyeop pouted slightly and took a bite of his sandwich.

"You could always ask Peng to set something up" Wooyoung gestured over to the counter.

"You could ask, I barely know him" Chunghyeop looked to Peng then back to Wooyoung.

"Just give me the word and I will" Wooyoung gave him a small smile for sincerity, and Chunghyeop smiled back.

"Thank you" Chunghyeop paused, turning to look out of the window as Wooyoung went back to his notebook, "Hey Wooyoung?"

"Yeah?" He glanced up briefly, refining a few lyrics.

"Do you ever think about how, at any moment, your soulmate could walk right past you... and you may never know" Chunghyeop was looking at Wooyoung now, who met his gaze in curiosity, "They could be so close, but you wouldn't know, and some never will"

"Isn't that part of what makes it exciting?" Wooyoung asked and Chunghyeop shrugged.

"I guess so" Chunghyeop looked down.

"I can close up on my own, get home before it storms" Wooyoung couldn't help overhearing Peng talk to his coworkers, partially surprised it was already that late.

"Time flew by, we should finish up" Chunghyeop suggested as he started stuffing his face.

Wooyoung nodded in agreement and took a few bites of his sandwich, wanting to get out of here on time.

"Oh hey, you're the one who checked me out at Middle of the Page yesterday, right?" Their heads turned to the voice, and Wooyoung only slightly recognized Geumhyuk.

"Ah, yes, I'm Chunghyeop by the way" He smiled and Geumhyuk held out a hand.

Chunghyeop accepted the handshake, "I'm Geumhyuk" He smiled back, "I started that book yesterday, it's really good so far, I highly recommend it"

"I'll have to grab myself a copy" They let go of each other's hands and the doorbell chimed.

"Hurry up, it's starting to drizzle" Wooyoung looked to the door to see the man he recognized as Heejun.

"Sorry, I gotta go, have a nice night you two, don't get caught in the rain!" Geumhyuk waved as he jogged out of the shop.

They waved back, but Wooyoung couldn't help watching them walk away, like he was memorized.

"Wooyoung?" Chunghyeop was giggling softly, and Wooyoung looked to him, slightly embarrassed, "One of them catch your eye?"

He laughed shortly, "No, I was just lost in thought" He wasn't sure if he was lying or not.

"Oh? What kind of thoughts?" Chunghyeop was ready to tease him.

"I was thinking about the song" Wooyoung decided that was a half-lie.

"Sure you were" Chunghyeop smirked, leaning back in his chair and sipping on his soda.

Wooyoung playfully rolled his eyes, and that's when he saw Hosung, about to walk into the shop right behind Chunghyeop. The doorbell rang, and while Wooyoung looked, Chunghyeop didn't, trying to finish his sandwich so they could leave.

"You're a little early" Peng's voice came from the counter.

"You told me to come early, I have evidence" Hosung replied, and Wooyoung watched him approach the counter.

Chunghyeop's eyes widened at the voice, and his head turned to look at Hosung too.

"I thought you were closing early" Hosung pulled his phone out as he spoke, and Chunghyeop turned back to Wooyoung.

"Should I go talk to him?" Chunghyeop's eyes almost sparkled, and Wooyoung couldn't help but giggle softly.

"Of course! You shouldn't let this chance slip away" He encouraged and Chunghyeop nodded.

"You're right, I should at least go up and say hi" He started to get up, but stopped and sat back down, "Wait, hand me your pen, I should check if he's my soulmate too" Chunghyeop sat back down and began to draw a bunch of little hearts on his hand.

"Good idea, you should color them in, that way you can spot them better" Wooyoung suggested, leaning in to watch.

It didn't take long for Chunghyeop to get the drawing how he wanted it, or at least they didn't think it had. But once he stood up and turned around, Hosung had seemingly disappeared, and Wooyoung could almost feel Chunghyeop's heart begin to ache.

"I'm sorry, but we're closing in five minutes" Peng reluctantly told them.

Chunghyeop sighed and turned back around, "Let's go before the rain gets worse" He wrapped up what he had left, only to toss it in the trash.

Wooyoung wanted to stop him, since he was sure Hosung had just gone to the bathroom, but Chunghyeop was already stepping out of the shop.