Irene woke up in high spirits the next day, welcoming the rainy morning cheerfully. After their fun dinner and late conversation last night, she can't help but smile to herself at the idea that she will see Seulgi again soon.
She checked the list of her online friends when she got in the office. She was glad to see Seulgi's already in but has been idle for seven minutes.
She went to the ladies' room first to check herself. She went back to her station and grabbed her tumbler for her morning tea.
As she was nearing the pantry, she heard Seulgi and Krystal's laughter coming from the inside. She pushed the door and got a glimpse of the two sitting at the table.
"Good morning, Irene!" Krystal waved.
"Morning." Irene smiled.
Seulgi turned to look. "Good morning."
"Hi, Seulgi." Irene smiled but totally avoided meeting Seulgi's eyes. She walked directly to the vending machine and pressed the tea button. "What are you two doing here? And Krystal, you're early, huh?"
"Seulgi and I are having breakfast," said Krystal. "And as for your next question, well, somebody picked me up and drove me here this morning."
"Somebody?" Irene raised an eyebrow. She grabbed her tumbler and approached the table. "Is that person the reason for your undeniably cheery aura today?"
Krystal giggled.
"Should we call that somebody Amber?" said Seulgi.
"Eeeee. Seulgi!" Krystal hit Seulgi's arm playfully. "Since when you two are on the same team? You two are ganging up on me."
"We are not. " Irene sat down beside Seulgi. "It's pretty obvious. It's not like I never had an idea about it."
Krystal reached for Irene's hand on the table. "Sorry for not telling you. I was afraid you will disapprove it."
"It's all right, Krystal. I'm happy for you," said Irene. "I think it's time for you to be in a serious relationship now."
"Really?" Krystal squeezed Irene's hand. "Wow. This is amazing. I thought you don't approve such things?"
"As long as she makes you happy, I'm all good with it." Irene gave the sincerest smile she could before she turning to Seulgi. "What are you eating?"
"Chicken fillet," said Seulgi, pointing at her meal. "I bought it from a newly opened restaurant near my place. Want a bite?"
"I'm glad you're eating some real breakfast today, huh?" Irene pulled her chair to lean closer. She grabbed Seulgi's fork to plant it into one of the chicken strips.
Seulgi pulled her body away from the table to give room for Irene. "Yeah, I don't want boss getting mad at me, y'know."
Irene chuckled as she took a bite of the chicken. "Mmm. This is nice."
"Is that boss your girlfriend, Seulgi?" asked Krystal. Irene choked a bit.
"Ahh. No. She is a good friend of mine."
"She was the one who requested for you to get a haircut, right?"
"Yup, the same person."
Krystal folded her arms on the table. "A special friend of yours, perhaps?"
"Yeah, you could say that."
"Is she pretty?"
"Uh... yes..."
Irene continued munching Seulgi's food. Pretending not to hear whatever the two are talking about.
"Are you sure you're only friends? Why do I have a feeling that you like that friend of yours?" said Krystal.
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HERSHE - SEULRENE
FanfictionWhen two people found something they weren't looking for--in each other.