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After knowing their existence of being neighbours for a week, they still hardly see each other. Younghoon and Hanyoung eventually returned back to the cafe while Haknyeon and Hyunjun were studying hard for their finals.
"Ohmy." Younghoon said in his tiny voice and quickly looked out for his friend.
Hanyoung who was making waffles was pulled to the counter side, swapping roles with Younghoon. She cursed with her eyes but her furrowed eyebrows ceased when she met his sparkling eyes.
"Hey." Haknyeon waved with his big smile.
Hanyoung's lips curved, showing her small pleasant smile. "Which waffle you wanna try this time round?"
Haknyeon looked elsewhere as he sheepishly laughed, rubbing his nape in embarrassment. "Uhhh... Red velvet please."
Hanyoung nodded as she contained her laugh. "Is that all?"
Haknyeon hummed in response. "I'll order more later." He ended with his cheeky grin as he passed some cash to Hanyoung.
"Okayy~"
"It's okay if I study here the whole day right?" Haknyeon questioned, wary of the other customers.
"Uhhhh...." Hanyoung hummed as she shifted her gaze to Younghoon for answers. Without sparing a glance, he gave a slight nod and Hanyoung contained her happiness. "Yeah, it's fine." She said as she returned change.
"Okie dokie, thanks!" Haknyeon chimed before walking away to his usual spot.
Hanyoung continued taking orders from the rest of the customers that queued up before joining Younghoon in making the ordered food.
Sensing her presence, Younghoon teasingly nudged Hanyoung's shoulder as he was making waffles. "Someone's on a cloud nine huh?"
"Shut up." Hanyoung hissed as she was scooping batter into the waffle pan. "But thanks." She mumbled.
Younghoon leaned closer. "What?? I can't hear you."
Hanyoung rolled her eyes at her annoying friend while Younghoon evilly chuckled.
Bells chimed and Younghoon nudged her shoulder once again. "I got this."
After spreading the batter evenly, Hanyoung left to the cashier side and took more orders from the customers. She definitely owed Haknyeon a big time for bringing in customers thanks to his popularity.
I should probably treat him since sponsoring might not work without boss' approval. Hanyoung pondered with her thin lips as she stole glances at the man she lured, studying while eating.
Bells chimed once again and before she knew it, she turned instantly. "Hyung." She whispered. "Hyungg!" She whispered a little louder but Younghoon was instructing a part timer to do something.
Clenching her fists and eyes shut, she ducked down as she screamed. "HYUNG!"
Silence engulfed in the air as customers, including Haknyeon, were looking at the employees where the sound came from but the culprit was hiding herself. Was that not her voice? Where's she?
Younghoon gazed at his friend before shifting his eyes to the customers. "Sorry about that." He apologized with his sincere smile before dropping it when his eyes fell upon someone. "Kevin?"
"Oh?" Kevin gasped. "Sunbae?
Younghoon walked over to the cashier with his eyes still fixed on Kevin. "Girlfriend?" He spared a glance to the lady beside Kevin who was linking her arm with Kevin's.
Kevin grinned. "Yeah."
Younghoon felt a tug on his pants and he calmly patted Hanyoung's head who was clinging on to his leg.
"Sunbae, is this your cafe?" Kevin asked out of curiosity.
Younghoon smacked his lips before answering. "Just an employee here. What do you wanna order?"
"Babe?" Kevin called his girlfriend who was mesmerized by Younghoon's visual.
"Mocha frappe." She answered after glancing at the menu.
Kevin nodded, oblivious to his girlfriend falling for Younghoon's charm. "The same for me."
"Okay." Younghoon took their orders with Hanyoung still hugging his leg, unbothered by Kevin's girlfriend. "Here you go, feel free to take a seat while you wait for the drinks to be ready." He lowkey rapped while giving the receipt with a wireless buzzer as he wanted to chase the couple away.
"Babe, I'm tired. Let's stay here awhile." Kevin's girlfriend made an excuse to see Younghoon a little longer.
Kevin shrugged and followed his girlfriend to the corner of the cafe.
Once they walked away, Younghoon slightly crouched down. "Wait a minute, I'll be right back." He softly said as he gave light pats on her arm to release him.
Hanyoung was very reluctant but she did eventually. Leaning her back against the counter, she hugged her knees close to her chest and buried her face.
Younghoon on the other hand, briskly walked to the only one he trusted. "Haknyeon-ah."
Haknyeon flinched at the sudden appearance. "Ah, yes hyung?"
"Can you pack your things and do me a favour?"
Haknyeon innocently blinked his eyes. "Am I getting kicked out for studying too long?"
Younghoon just hummed in response with his straightfaced which Haknyeon returned a sad pout and started packing his things. Just when Haknyeon zipped his bag, Younghoon turned his heels. "Follow me."
Haknyeon tilted his head in confusion. He lifted the strap of his bag to his shoulder and cluelessly followed Younghoon to where only employees allowed.
Younghoon silently packed Hanyoung's belonging and handed over to Haknyeon. He then walked over to the curled up girl and squatted down. "Hanyoung-ah."
Hanyoung slowly lifted her head, showing her red glistening eyes.
"Take off your apron and go back." Younghoon commanded in his soft voice.
Feeling heartache, Haknyeon watched by the side while Hanyoung was being comforted by Younghoon. There were so many things on his head and he does not know what to do other than watching silently.
Once she had taken off her apron, Hanyoung wobbly got up with the help of Younghoon since she had lost her strength in her legs.
"Bring her home and go by the back door." Younghoon calmly instructed Haknyeon as he chinned to the exit which was only meant for employees.
Haknyeon nodded as he wrapped his arms around her shoulders.
Younghoon gently patted Hanyoung's head before he let go of his grasp and watched them exiting by the back door. He heaved a huge sigh before turning his heels. His soft gaze then drastically changed to a cold burning gaze.
How dare you showed up right in front of her. Clenching his fists out of anger, he shot his laser eyes to Kevin who was backfacing him.
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"Let's take a taxi." Haknyeon suggested as he gently placed Hanyoung down on the bench of the bus stop.
Hanyoung weakly shook her head. "It's okay, we can just... take the bus." She used her remaining energy to point at the road.
Haknyeon bit his lower lips as he pondered. He then fished out his phone from the front pocket of his hoodie. He couldn't take it anymore and dialled his friend to fetch them.
Hanyoung let him be and grabbed the hem of his hoodie once he ended his call.
"Why why?" With his worried eyes, Haknyeon quickly put away his phone and took a seat beside his crush.
Without saying anything, Hanyoung put her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes.
Haknyeon felt a little tense initially at the contact. He turned his head slightly and watched her calmly breathing. What happened? What's going on? Who made you like this? Why did this person do this to you?
As much as he wanted to ask all of the questions running in his brain, he knew how inappropriate he would be if he did. He then faced forward as he let her continue to rest her head on his shoulder.
Kevin Moon, why do I still feel pain after all these years?
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