Finding a New Path

13

Haknyeon was working, but it was hard for him to concentrate because he felt like he was being glared at by his coworkers. He felt pressured and distracted because of the attention he was getting from his co-worker.

"Could you stop staring at me?" asked Haknyeon.

"We just want to make sure you safe" said Jeongmin.

"We're in the cafe. No one will try to harm me in here" sigh Haknyeon.

Haknyeon knew that his co-workers Jeongmin and Jungmin both wanted to protect him, but it was still uncomfortable for him when they kept staring at him. It was distracting and it made him feel anxious to be watched and judged like that. He knew that they had good intentions and they cared about him, but it was still hard for him to completely block out the attention. He was trying to focus on his work and ignore them, but it was still difficult. It felt like they were too invasive and it wasn't helping matters.

"I'm fine, guys. Don't worry about me" said Haknyeon.

"If I find that guy, I will pound him to pulp" said Jungmin.

"Jungmin"

Jungmin was jolted and he saw that Haknyeon's hands were on his waist with a glare. It was a sudden realization for him in the moment and he felt caught off guard.

"What did I say about fighting?" asked Haknyeon.

"No fighting at the cafe" down Jungmin.

Haknyeon sigh.

"I know both of you want to protect me. I really appreciate it but if it involves fighting, I can't accept it unless you have to use force" said Haknyeon.

"Yes. I'm sorry" said Jungmin.

"Good boy" said Haknyeon and patted Jungmin's head, "Now get back to work"

"Yes, sir!"

Haknyeon decided to take some time to take care of the flowers in front of the cafe. Since there was no customer at the moment, he wanted to spend his time taking care of the flowers. The flowers had been a gift from Chanhee and he wanted to make sure that they remained healthy and beautiful. He was careful with the flowers and he was watering them so they would be able to thrive.

While he was watering the flower, someone came to him.

"Ju Haknyeon?"

Haknyeon get up and greet it but he was stunned to see who.

"You..."

The person was just standing a bit far from Haknyeon before he walk to Haknyeon fast and grab his shoulder.

"You're Haknyeon isn't it? It's really you?" asked the person.

"Seonho"

"It's really you! Long time no see!" said Seonho and shake Haknyeon.

"Seonho, stop! You're make me dizzy!" said Haknyeon.

Jungmin and Jeongmin came out the cafe and see Seonho shaking Haknyeon body. He was about to approach Seonho but Haknyeon hold him.

"Jungmin, stop"

Jungmin stop.

"It's okay. He's a friend" said Haknyeon.

Jeongmin serve a drink for Seonho.

"Thank you" said Seonho and take sip.

"I was really shock to see you here, Seonho. What are you doing here?" asked Haknyeon.