'The Florist' / / SEUNGJIN

XVII

After Hyunjin finished all his classes, he went straight to the flower shop. It was around 2:30 PM when he arrived, but to his disappointment, it was closed...
He stared at the closed door thinking that it must be normal because Seungmin didn't have a program stabilized since he was the only one here. He probably had some stuff to do and of course, he has no one to look after the shop, so he closed it.

He sighed and turned around, almost shitting himself as he saw someone looking directly at him from close up.

"Oh my god..." Hyunjin breathed and looked down, putting a hand on his heart. "Do you want me to die?"

Seungmin laughed, it was such a cute and warm laugh that made Hyunjin's heart melt "I'm sorry." He said.

"No... It's ok. I can't get mad at you." Hyunjin smiled as Seungmin walked in front of him and got closer to the shop's door, unlocking it.

"Well come in." He said to Hyunjin.

The boys entered. Seungmin put the keys on the desk and then sat down, along with Hyunjin.

"Sorry that I wasn't here," Seungmin said.

"No, it's ok, no need to apologize for something like that. I don't expect you to have the shop opened 24/7."

"Yeah..." The florist smiled. "Felix suggested me to hire somebody so then I'll have a stabile program but I don't know..."

"Hm... I think it's a pretty good idea." Hyunjin confessed.

"Yeah... But I don't know anybody who would want the job."

"Then... Put some flyers, or put it online."

"I think I'll do that," Seungmin said nodding his head, looking in the blank.

"Great." Hyunjin smiled. "Are you free now?" He continued.

Seungmin turned his head, looking at him. "I am."

"Do you... Wanna go get some coffee or something?" Hyunjin continued anxiously as Seungmin was looking directly in his eyes.

Seungmin smiled, still looking in his eyes "Sure." He said then stood up, picking up his keys.

Hyunjin smiled and followed him, exiting the shop, watching Seungmin lock the door after they got out.

Seungmin stopped the car and got out along with Hyunjin. They arrived at a Starbucks. As they entered, the bell from the roof rang and they were greeted by the employees that we're sitting at the desk. The shop wasn't that crowded, despite being afternoon.
They ordered two Iced Americanos to take away and then exited the shop, going back into the car.

They both sat down, taking a sip out of their Iced Americano. Hyunjin slightly moaned as he took the sip. "It's amazing, unbelievable, extraordinary, incredible, stunning I love it so much!" He said like a madman.

Seungmin started laughing "You okay there?" He asked.

Hyunjin took a sip again "Yeah, just in love with this amazing drink." He took a sip once again and sighed "Ah... God bless the one who created this marvel."

"Oh wow, your love for Iced Americano is something I'll never have." Seungmin said taking a sip from his drink as well.

"No, you do."

"I do?" He asked confused.

"Mhm," Hyunjin murmured. "Your love for flowers."

"Ohhh." Seungmin exclaimed. "Right..."

"I'm always right." Hyunjin said confidently as he took another sip.

Seungmin tsk-ed "Of course." He said as Hyunjin started smiling.

"Do you wanna go somewhere?" Hyunjin asked.

"Sure" Seungmin responded, "Where?"

"Mm... I don't know. To the park?" Hyunjin suggested. Seungmin started the car mumbling okay.

As they were on their way, Hyunjin just realized what happened last time they went to the park, a.k.a the last night. He puffed his now pink cheeks, looking in Seungmin's direction, who was concentrating on the road. He tried making himself smaller out of embarrassment as he remembered the events from last night.

He wondered if Seungmin was thinking the same way. He wondered if he thought about the kiss and about what it meant. He wondered if Seungmin was going to say something about it or if Hyunjin will have to.
Well, Hyunjin kissed Seungmin but he kissed back so...

As Hyunjin was lost in thoughts, as usual, the car stopped.
"We're here." Seungmin spoke

They both got out of the car and started walking beside each other, admiring the autumn scenery, the dry rust leaves, the sound of the kids laughing, playing from afar. It was kind of awkward... Not many words were spoken.
But at a certain point, when they were on a lonely path, next to the forest, Hyunjin finally spoke.

"So... About last night." He started. "We..."

"We kissed." Seungmin cut him off.

"We did." Hyunjin smiled looking down at their feet walking. As his smile slowly faded away he spoke again. "Do you regret it?" He asked still looking down.

Seungmin suddenly stopped, staying behind as Hyunjin still walked a few steps before noticing.
The Florist walked toward Hyunjin, looking into his eyes and then put his hand on the boy's right cheek, making him surprised. He stared at him for some time, then leaned in, making their lips slowly touch. 
Seungmin closed his eyes and so did Hyunjin. As they were kissing, leaves were falling from the trees, making it look like a scene out of a movie.

After some time, they slowly pulled back and Seungmin spoke "Do I look like I regret it?" He smiled, followed by Hyunjin.