KBIN - CALL ME K

HANBIN - HAPPINESS

Hung doesn't know what to do. Normally, to comfort his friends, he gives them a hug so they can recharge with his positive energies. If it is not enough, Hung will be sitting there, listening to whatever they say. When people are sad, all they need is someone to vent with, not to get lessons from. But it's because Hung knows them, and Hung knows what they are sad about. How about this tall man in front of him? They haven't even talked for more than 10 sentences. But a hug doesn't hurt. When languages become a barrier, a sincere hug can remove whatever is between us. Hung comes closer to K, stands on tiptoe, and gives K a hug.  

- Don't worry, as long as you are determined, you can fix it.

Hung can feel K's body trembles as if all of his attempts to stay tough were melting. Great opportunity to ask questions Hung has been wondering: where are your parents? Why are you here all by yourself? Why did you look so concerned when talking to the merchants? But maybe it's not a good time. K's facial tension is just loosened a bit, asking those questions now wouldn't be wise.  

- I don't want to call you Hung. 

Hung quickly steps back. Just when he thought they got closer, K seems to be sassy again.  

- Why?

- Hung sounds like Hyung. I don't want to call you Hyung. I am Hyung. 

Oh God, Hung's parents don't speak Korean, how could they know what Hung sounds like in that language? Ngoc means a Gem, and Hung means Prosperity in Vietnamese, and a fun fact, his last name Ngo means Corn. But when K's mood is so low, Hung doesn't find a valid reason to argue over it. And who else would care what Hung is called here? It's such a great chance to make them comfortable with each other, and Hung should grab it. To live and work together, we all need to put aside teeny tiny disagreements. 

- Then call me Hanbin. I love Goryeo (ancient name for S.Korea), and in its language, Hanbin means happiness. I desire to be happy and make others happy.

- Hanbin!

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- And about you, big hyung sounds like a gang leader, who would dare to buy from you then? Let's just call you Ca (hyung, pronounced as K in Vietnamese). You are K, I'm Hanbin, ok? 

- Ok.

- Now, let's think of a name for our lemon tea shop. I'm thinking of KBin. It sounds like Cabin, my dream type of house for a getaway. Oh, but do you have any money?

- I have some private business to do, I have been spending lots of money on it. So... no, I don't. 

- Not a single penny? How could we buy a trolley then? Let me see if I have anything valuable in my pocket. 

A 20.000 VND note. Of course, it cannot be spent in this century. But it has the drawing of the Japanese Covered Bridge on it, and some modernized Vietnamese, of course. Hung can try selling it to a Chinese rich businessman tomorrow. Someone might be interested, and if he says that the letters are Italian, he might even sell all of his money at a high price. Done, the first and foremost step to build the business is solved, now it's time to regain energies for the next day. And if Hung is lucky, he might get up among his cats. 

Cats!!! Hung is freaked out, which startles K too. What will happen to his 6 cats then? He hopes his friends will come by, helping him take care of them when he's away. Now Hung needs to go to sleep, and hopefully, the next morning things will get back to normal. Hung then brings his money notes to the table.  

- If you don't see me in the morning, sell these Italian paintings to Chinese merchants to earn some money. 

- Where are you going?

Wow, K looks worried. His facial expression changes are impressive. If he debuted in S.Korea, Hung might be dancing to his songs right now.

- Ah no, I'm just saying so. 

Hung feels heavy in his heart. If he disappears tomorrow, K might be sad. 

But not everything can be solved perfectly. No matter how handsome K looks, he cannot beat his 6 cats at home. Hung brushes dust, cleaning up his little corner to sleep.

But... Hung has a habit of hugging a pillow while sleeping. Isn't it too much to ask K to look for one this late? He might even laugh at Hung for such a ridiculous request. Hung cannot imagine how embarrassed he would feel if he wakes up seeing himself hugging K. He would definitely need a hole to hide if it really happens.