You + Me = ?

Minimal Surface Equation

The Present, 2017

I just can't seem to focus.

I stand before the shelves filled with different types of sauces in deep thought, for the first time in a long time I'm finding it a bit difficult to focus. I sigh softly then grab both the oyster and soy sauces from the shelf.

I pull the itchy mask off my face as I walk over to where he left the shopping cart, I shake my head as I look over the things he decided to pick up, it's like I'm shopping with a child. I adjust the mask on my face as I push the cart to another aisle.

I immediately become lost in thought once more as I absentmindedly make my way through the aisle, I sigh miserably as I spot Ji Rin's favourite brand of ramen. She has been calling me non-stop but for the life of me I can't even pick up the phone.

I want to hear what she has to say, but I just can't deal with all that drama right now, and I'm actually appalled that she would criticize the nature of my relationship to my face. And to think I was a bit excited to tell her that I'm in a very serious relationship.

I shake my head as I spot Minho by one of the sampling counters, I push the cart over to him with a sigh. I pull on the hem of his sweater like a small child trying to get his mother's attention, he quickly turns around and smiles widely as he spots me.

"Hey, try this," I pull the mask down as he places a piece of seasoned meat in my mouth, "how is it?"

I swallow with a nod of my head, "we should get some beef."

He nods his head at me then turns to the lady and places his order, just then I spot two girls looking in our direction. I adjust my mask with a soft sigh as I notice the phones in their hands.

Just great.

Minho places the meat in the cart then gives me a concerned look, "what's up?" I look ahead where the girls are still standing with their phones out, "just ignore them, and let's go."

He takes my hand in his as we make our way to the checkout lane, I give him a look as I take in the number of snacks he's placing on the conveyor belt. He laughs at my expression and I roll my eyes at him.

I then turn to the cashier who's currently sporting a look of surprise on her face, as I reach for my card the mischievous rapper beat me to it. I gently hit his arm as he laughs happily while he pays, I remove the mask from my face as we get in the car.

I groan softly as he pulls out of the parking lot, he takes my hand in his then places a soft kiss on my fingers. "Don't be nervous."

I look at him, "I'm actually not."

He chuckles a bit, "then what's going on with you?"

I lean my head on the window with a sigh, "nothing really, I'm just thinking about how to fix something."

He hums in response, "need any help?"

I look at him with a small smile, "no, but thanks so much for offering."

He winks playfully at me then pays attention to his driving, I bite my lip in anticipation as he pulls into the underground parking lot of his dorm. I take a deep breath as the car comes to a stop, since his group has been doing so well with their comeback, I decided to cook for them since they've been so busy lately.

Minho on the other hand, thought it would be a good idea for me to cook at their dorm and meet his members at the same time. Not that I mind, but I'm kinda weird when it comes to meeting new people.

As soon as we get off the elevator and he opens the door, the first thing that catches my attention is the three cats and one dog that come running towards us. I grab on to Minho's shirt and stand behind him as the dog starts to run around our feet.