Pledged | MiSaChaeng

New Career

On a quiet Sunday morning, Sana had just turned the entrance sign from close to open. With a bit of extra time, she decided to immerse herself in arranging a fresh batch of vibrant flowers.

Then a gentle melody of the shop's chime broke the stillness, capturing Sana's attention. To her surprise, when she turned to face the entrance, there stood Chaeyoung, an unexpected sight considering her regular visits only on Wednesdays and Saturdays

Sana's hands, delicately holding a bouquet of tulips, paused midair as she greeted Chaeyoung with a warm smile, "Chaeyoung, what brings you here today? It's not your usual flower day," she remarked, a playful grin tugging at the corners of her lips.

"Yeah, just wanted to switch things up a bit," Chaeyoung gently replied and strolled through the charming displays of blossoms, "By the way, Mina's coming by to get the bouquet, right?"

Sana, catching onto the playful tone, teased, "Oh, so you're here for Mina." With a mischievous glint in her eyes, she went behind the counter to talk properly to Chaeyoung who had casually leaned against the front of the counter as well.

Chaeyoung chuckled, "Well, maybe."

Sana raised an eyebrow, feigning offense, "And what about me? Don't you want to see me too?" Then, with a playful pout, she crossed her arms, giving Chaeyoung an irresistibly cute expression.

"Only on Wednesdays and Saturdays." with a blep, Chaeyoung jokingly responded. She leaned in after and rearranged the sunflower hairpin on Sana's hair, her touch trembling slightly. Chaeyoung wasn't used to physical contact, to be honest, and she didn't even know where she found the courage to hold Mina's hand yesterday. This time, her temples sweated, battling her own weakness.

A bit capable of riding the waves through words, she recovered and continued with a bashful smile. "Well, those are the special days, aren't they?"

Sana leaned her elbows on the counter, cupping her chin in her palms, revealing the top of her chest as the collar of her dress lowered. "Special days, indeed. So, what's the deal with Mina? Are you buying flowers for her too?"

Chaeyoung feigned innocence, "Oh, no. I just wanted to see her. But... You gave me an idea though. Flowers are a classic, right? I thought they might brighten up her day."

Sana drew closer, pulling Chaeyoung's arm and tracing those cute little tattoos with her index finger, her curiosity piqued. "And what kind of brightening up are we talking about here?"

Chaeyoung, now a bit more shy, glanced down before meeting Sana's gaze again. "W-well, um... you know, uh... the good kind. The kind that makes you smile and feel all warm inside." The atmosphere in the flower shop intensified.

Sana chuckled, appreciating the honesty in Chaeyoung's words. "So, tell me more about yourself. What do you do when you're not brightening up days with flowers?"

A hint of pride lit up Chaeyoung's eyes. "I'm an art teacher. Always carrying my sketchbook around."

Sana's curiosity deepened, "An art teacher! That explains the sketchpad. What do you teach?"

"High school," Chaeyoung replied. "I have 16-20 art students, so I buy roses every Wednesday for them. And chrysanthemums on Saturdays. Different students each week."

Sana couldn't help but be impressed. "Wow, that's quite the following you have. Your students must adore you."

With a modest nod, Chaeyoung replied, "I just try to make art fun for them. It's a joy to see their creativity bloom."

Sana couldn't help but smile at Chaeyoung's dedication to her students.

Sana, still tracing the tattoos on Chaeyoung's arm, smiled playfully. "You know, this is the first time we're talking. Privately, I mean," Sana confessed, her tone holding a touch of curiosity.