「 intractable | kang daniel 」 ✔

03

Hyung

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I didn't reply to Woojin's text since we're already arriving at the restaurant. And I don't know what to respond so I just hid my phone. I'll just have to ask him how he knew that guy later. The car stopped in front of the usual restaurant my family and and I used to go when we want to have a fancy dinner. The valet opened the car door for us and I immediately got out. I waited for my parents before we went inside the place.

A staff asked dad and he told them we had reservations. The table for us was already occupied by other people and that was uncle and his family. A smile was plastered in my face as I saw a little girl waved at me and ran towards my direction. She was wearing a pink dress that emphasized her white complex. Her hair was tied into pigtails which I've grown to love. I watched the small figure throw her body on me. I grinned and squatted a bit to face her.

"Hello Wooju! I missed you so much!" I smiled at her and she smiled back. "I missed you too unnie!" She held my hand and I stood up when I saw mom and dad gestured me to come in the table. I walked towards them as I held into Wooju. She let go of my hand and ran to her parents this time. Woojin then stood up and gave me a hug. I hugged him back and patted his head. "I'm really sorry I wasn't able to talk to you." He said apologetically after pulling away.

"It's okay kiddo, but you gotta explain about your 'hyungs' later." He nodded at me and we sat on our seats. The dinner went pretty well. I was so happy I got to spend time with my favorite cousins. Dad and uncle were having their usual conversations. We ate and talked until it was almost the end of the dinner. I decided to ask Woojin about the things I wanted to ask.

"Woojin." I called out and he immediately looked at me. "Yes, noona?" He asked and leaned in closer to me. I sighed before opening my mouth to talk. "Tell me about your hyungs now. How did you know them?" I furrowed my brows as he smiled at me.

"Oh, that! Well I just happened to meet them at school. They visit our school a lot." He said, "And they used to study there to! Too bad I haven't met them there when they're still in highschool." Woojin was in middle school when those guys are still in highschool. So it really is impossible to meet them because of different schedules.

"But how did you get along? And why do they visit the school a lot?" I still asked even though I may look like I'm so interested in those guys. "I remembered Daniel hyung said he has something to process in school but now he's done. I just don't don't know why he still visit the school. They're also nice so I liked them and tried to be friends with them." He shrugged and I nodded my head repeatedly.

"Oh, by the way noona. I'll go out again tomorrow with them, you should come!" He said excitedly at me. This kid is so cute I just smiled. "So that's a yes?" He grinned at me and I furrowed my eyebrows. I didn't say yes, what's he talking about?

"Huh?" His grin instantly fell and I suddenly felt bad. "I'm just kidding, I'll go!" I said and he smiled widely again. "That's great noona! I can't wait to introduce you to them!" He said excitedly and I just smile, nodding.

Good one, Saeron. Talking without thinking. How stupid, seriously. But I don't want my cousin to feel bad. I mean, I'll just go with him. How bad can it be? My only main problem is dad finding out that a Kang will be there. Well, he wouldn't know if no one would tell it to him. I'll just have to keep it a secret, I guess.

The dinner ended well and we now went back to our house. I took a quick shower and slipped into my pajamas. I was reading a book when I heard my phone beeped. I took it from my table and glanced at the screen. There's a message from an unknown number asking if I would come tomorrow. Is this Woojin? My brows furrowed as I typed a reply.

Me: Who is this?

I placed my phone beside me not expecting for a quick reply but it did reply immediately.

Unknown number: It's me, Kang Daniel.

My eyes widened at the name and I was confused for a moment. But then I remembered giving my phone number to him. I sighed as I think of something to say. I spent a few minutes just looking at the screen. I don't know what to say, dammit. I was startled when my phone beeped again receiving a new message from him.

Daniel: Are you going tomorrow?

I just stared at it again like a fool. I shook my head and typed something. I'm really hesitating if I will come. I mean I have no friends there beside Woojin. I might be out of place and I don't even know if girl will show up or they'll all be boys. That would suck for me.

Me: I'm not sure. Where are you going exactly?

The phone beeped again. This guy reply so quickly, wow.

Daniel: Just going out for a lunch.

Me: Oh, okay.

Clearly, I have nothing to say so I thought he would stop texting but I was wrong.

Daniel: So, are you coming? I'd be glad if you show up tomorrow.

I was confused at his reply and it did affect me. I don't even know why would he want me there. I mean he should avoid me because of our family's rivalry. Is this one of those tactics that they'd use me again to know information about our business? Just like what happened before. But Kangs aren't that desperate, I think. They don't need to play dirty in terms of business. They're already successful!

Me: I'll think about it.

Daniel: Your cousin will be upset if you won't come.

Huh?

Me: What?

So he knows Woojin and I are cousins?

Daniel: Woojin was so excited when he told me you'll come tomorrow. You don't want him to be upset, don't you?

Woojin told him that?! They're really close, aren't they? And is this guy trying to make me guilty or something? I sighed before replying.

Me: Fine, I'll go.

His next reply was like a boss or something. I can sense a bit of cockiness and I can see his smirk even though he's nowhere to be seen.

Daniel: Good.

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