You + Me = ?

Doppler Equations

The Present, 2017

I awoke to the sound of Minho's voice. It's nice.

After I exit the bathroom, I wrap myself in the blanket I received weeks ago and make my way to the kitchen, I recognize the song as soon as I sit at the island. I listen to his singing a bit more as he stands over the stove, I shake my head at him then reach over and pause the song.

He turns around then jumps slightly as he notices me, "shit you scared me Hei Ryung-ah. How are you feeling?"

I smile at him, "much better, thanks so much for staying over."

He bows playfully, "I live to serve you Your Highness."

A few minutes later, he serves me breakfast, and a sudden feeling of gratefulness washes over me as I think about how tired he must be these days. Yet he stayed with me the entire night while I puked my guts out, I'm not even sure if he had a good night's sleep.

"Are you going to work today?"

I groan miserably, "I have two lectures this evening, and I have to start cleaning out my office."

He sighs, "are you sure you don't want to take the day off?"

I shake my head, "stop worrying, I'm fine."

He takes my hand in his, "promise me you'll go to the doctor. Today."

I nod my head at him, "okay, I'll drop by before I head out for work."

He reaches over and kiss me on the forehead, "good girl. I have a full schedule today, but I'll leave once you finish your soup."

I nod my head at him then pick up the spoon, and even though his soup could use a little more salt, I drink all of it anyway. And while drinking I couldn't help the questions that have been running through my mind since yesterday.

I'm in love with him, but why can't I tell him that?

A few hours later I find myself sitting in the staff lounge at the hospital where Yi Seob works. I snack on my chocolate bar happily as my friend tiredly drinks his coffee.

He sighs heavily then looks at me, "yah, this is why people here talk about me behind my back. Can't you read? Employees only!"

I raise my eyebrows at him, "whatever. Can't I just hang out here for a bit? Oh, and I need some antibiotics for viral gastroenteritis, I'm not pretty when I'm throwing up."

He sits up immediately, "I knew you looked out of it last night. Why didn't you say something Hei Ryung-ah? You need to take better care of yourself."

I blink at him, "okay, calm your tits. Minho was with me the entire night."

He breathes a sigh of relief at then, "by the way, I've been keeping an eye on those fan websites. People took pictures of the both of you from last night. Can't you be a little more careful? Fan girls are a force to be reckoned with."

I sigh heavily, "please don't remind me about that, Mom has been handling the articles so far but rumors have a way of not dying."

He shakes his head at that then leans back in the couch, "Ji Rin filled me in, but I'm a bit curious, what did your Dad and Minho-ssi's boss talk about anyway?"

I shrug, "beats me. However for some reason I think Dad threatened Mr. Yang."

Yi Seob laughs lightly, "I would pay money to see that. Mr. Lee probably mentioned a hostile take over if YG didn't approve of you two."

I make a face at him then look at my watch, "I hate you and I don't want to hang out with you anymore," he sticks his tongue out at me, "let's go to the pharmacy for those meds, I have to get to work."