After Dark (Prompts)

One Night - 4

"Ready to go, Ji-ho-ah?"

"You're taking me to school?!" Hyun Ji-ho looked up at his Uncle happily. 

"Yes, like I promised!" Hyun Jin-heon replied. "As long as you eat your broccoli, I'll take you to school for the rest of this week and next."

"WOOHOOO!!!" Ji-ho yelled, jumping up and down. Then, remembering the condition, he made a face and groaned. "Yuck. Broccoli. Eww."

Hyun Jin-heon narrowed his eyes at Ji-ho as he handed the lunch box to the little boy. "Hey. I made it extra special so it should taste good. Do you think your Uncle is such a terrible Chef?"

"Well...," Ji-ho teased. 

Pinching his nose, Hyun Jin-heon grinned back at Ji-ho. "You little rascal. Come on. Let's go before you're late."

He saw her as soon as the school was in sight. She is as beautiful as he remembered. 

Five years.

Five years and he still remembered every inch of her skin.

Pinching his thigh to remind him that having impure thoughts at this location was the worst idea, he willed himself to focus on the task of taking his nephew to school.

"Good morning!"

Hyun Jin-heon's breath caught in his throat when he saw the woman greet his nephew. She was even more beautiful up close. He found himself smiling as he witnessed the exchange between teacher and student first hand. Her smile was contagious and it wasn't difficult to see why the students easily joined her mirth.

When Hyun Ji-ho was safely inside, the teacher turned to him and gasped, confirming that he wasn't the only one who remembered.

The blush that crept on her face made her even more fetching.

"Good morning, Ji-ho's teacher," Hyun Jin-heon greeted.

"Good morning," she said, unable to meet his gaze. After a few awkward seconds, she spoke again, "Would it be possible..."

"Hmm?"

"...to send your Boss a message?"

Hyun Jin-heon frowned, confused. "My Boss?"

"Yes, Ji-ho's dad," said the teacher. "I was hoping to have a word with him or his mother. If you could please pass along the message."

"Pass the message," he repeated, still confused.

"I know this might not be part of your duties and I will still send a message formally, but I just thought you might be able to send word as well. I assume you not only drive for Ji-ho but for his parents, too?" 

Hyun Jin-heon chuckled.. 

She thought he was the chauffeur.

***

Im Soo-ah's heart beat rapidly as she turned her back from the gates and headed to her classroom. "Oh gosh! Oh gosh!"

"Are you okay, Teacher?!" one of the girls in her class asked. This one had always been a sweet soul.

"I am," Im Soo-ah assured. "So, is everyone ready for today?"

"YES, TEACHER!" They all yelled excitedly.

Checking all the faces in her class, Im Soo-ah was happy to note that everyone seemed to be in good spirits that day, even Hyun Ji-ho. 

"Good! I've asked one of you to lead our colouring for today. Would you want to come up here and share your thoughts with the class, Hyun Ji-ho?" Im Soo-ah asked, holding her arm out to motion for Hyun Ji-ho to approach.