CHAPTER 6 : COMFORT

The restaurant suddenly bustled with the crowd. The lonely atmosphere just now suddenly filled with chatter, the dishes clinging, the waiters rushing here and there.

Jihoon raises his head to look at Hyunsuk who is immersed in his reading. He looks different from yesterday. The glasses he wore seemed fitted for his face. The people surrounding him could easily tell that he was from a well-being family.

Hyunsuk clears his throat as he feels a gaze pierced through his face. Hearing Hyunsuk, Jihoon snapped back to real life. He then lowered his head again.

Ahh, Jihoon you're caught staring at him. What if he thought you for a creep. Jihoon rubs his face.

"Oh, sir. May I-" Jihoon's words get cut.

"Here are your orders, sir. Enjoy~" The waiter comes and serves their orders.

"Thanks," Hyunsuk said as he closed his book and put it next to his food. He then raises his head and looks at Jihoon. "Do you want to ask me a question?"

Jihoon jolted. "Ah, no. It's nothing. Hehe." Hearing him, Hyunsuk just shrugged his shoulders and started to dig in his breakfast.

Hyunsuk seems enjoyed his breakfast. He eats his food with elegance. Pieces by pieces were entered into his mouth. Then, he takes a sip of his black tea. He then looks at Jihoon who doesn't even touch his food.

"Not to your taste?"

"HUH?! NO. NO. I-" Jihoon flustered with Hyunsuk's sudden remark. Jihoon, you're fucking embarrassing. He then shoved a toast into his mouth and munched it to show that he enjoyed the food.

When it was supposed to be an act, Jihoon took a liking to the food in front of him instead. He then started to eat his food silently. After looking at Jihoon enjoying his breakfast, Hyunsuk continues eating his.

"Woah, I am so full. The bacon, the beans, the egg, everything tastes good." Jihoon leaned his back to his chair. It was the best breakfast he ever had.

Hyunsuk just sits silently in front of him while wiping his lips and his hands.

"Glad you enjoy it," Hyunsuk said.

"Uhm, sir. I AM SORRY FOR LEAVING YOU ALONE YESTERDAY!" Jihoon suddenly raises from his seat and bowed at Hyunsuk. All eyes were on him while Hyunsuk let out a heavy sigh over Jihoon's embarrassing antics.

"Sit." Like an obedient puppy, Jihoon sits down again. He looks at Hyunsuk with a face full of hope.

"Why?" A simple and short question from Hyunsuk's mouth surprised Jihoon.

How will he explain that he runs away because his heart was racing like it was about to leave his ribcage? Can he say that Hyunsuk looks so cute while looking at Big Ben that he can't help but adore him? NO! He surely will get smack over it.

"Oh, I have a stomach ache and the best place to take a dump is in my hotel room."

"..."

"...Yeah" Jihoon gulped. What a lame reason. Hyunsuk stays silent while his eyes are fixed on Jihoon. Please say something. Jihoon bit his bottom lips to avoid the trembling feelings. It feels like he was interrogated by a detective in a drama he watched with the way Hyunsuk looks at him.

"Disgusting." It feels like a big and sharp sword has been stabbed into Jihoon's heart. So blunt!

Jihoon fixed his stance and sit straight as he meet with his future father-in-law. The cold sweat glistened over his forehead. He clench his fist on his knee with his head glued to the ground.

I am embarrassing myself in front of this lad. Jihoon bit his bottom lips regretting his lousy mouth for running by itself.

"If so, I will take a leave."

"No. You're coming with me."

Jihoon gulped his saliva. I am doomed. Hyunsuk calmly raises from his seat and takes along his book. Jihoon just followed him behind as Hyunsuk walks ahead of him.

The winds softly touch their face as they walk out of the cafe. The leaves are scattered all over the ground. On this peaceful yet busy morning in London City, the pathway full of people is rushing to their destination. Probably heading to work or college.

Jihoon just silently walking behind Hyunsuk. In his height, he could see the top of Hyunsuk's head. His fluffy black hair was bouncing as he walk. Jihoon couldn't help himself but let out a chuckle which later caught Hyunsuk's attention.

Hyunsuk turned his head in Jihoon's direction as he heard the latter chuckling. His eyebrows meet. "What's so funny?" He asks in a stoic tone. It feels like Jihoon I laughing at him. Is he making fun of my height?

"Walk beside me."

"What?"

"Are you deaf or what?"

Jihoon is flustered when Hyunsuk raises his voice. He opens a big step and moves next to Hyunsuk. He never had any intention of making fun of Hyunsuk. It's just weird that he found Hyunsuk cute in whatever he does.

Wait, cute?! Jihoon, you stupid. Jihoon hit his head for thinking about another man being cute.

Hyunsuk just could judge Jihoon who is busy hitting his head. For a moment, it scared him. He can't believe he get himself involved with Jihoon's matter. If only he didn't cross paths with Jihoon last time, he probably has had a calm and peaceful vacation.

"Are you stupid?" He can't help himself but ask. It's both worry and being judgemental tone. He gives Jihoon's eye side while walking away from him.

"Hah? No? You're cute!" Fuck.

Hyunsuk raises his right eyebrow. He moves closer to Jihoon and waves his hand in front of Jihoon's face. Jihoon's face is flushed red.

"Are you okay?" Not a worry tone but an annoying tone. Hyunsuk showed his being irritated with Jihoon's presence.

"S-sorry. I didn't mean it." Jihoon brings his hands together and rubs them together asking for forgiveness from Hyunsuk.

Hyunsuk just tilted his head in confusion. "Give all of my photos you took last time and never cross paths anymore."

Not knowing why Jihoon felt something throbbing in his chest when he heard Hyunsuk's words. It was just a day he spend time with him. No, it was less than a day. He doesn't even know his name. They were just being together for a few hours and yet, Jihoon could feel some sort of comfort while being with him.

"No."

Hyunsuk couldn't believe what he heard. How dare this kid disobey his word.

"What do you mean by that?"

Jihoon locks his gaze with Hyunsuk's.

"Please keep being my model. I will share it all with you if you agree."

Hyunsuk let out a dissatisfied sigh. He gritted his bottom lip.

"Look. You are not in place to make a negotiation with me. It's my photos and I have every right about it."

"What are you going to do about it? Report it to the police? For what? Where exactly most of your photos are where taken in your conscience."

Hyunsuk was at loss for the words. He left speechless. He never imagines Jihoon could be this agitated over his profession.

The atmosphere was tense between those two. Both of them are at a loss for words. Hyunsuk looks like he is in deep thought while Jihoon feels sorry for his attitude just now. The thought of the man in front of him trying to cut the connection with him strangely makes him feel bad. He wants to spend a longer time with him. There's a lot he wants to know about him.

Not just the name, but his age, his hobby, his favorite foods, and everything.

"Sir, I am sorry for being too worked up just now. It just, I want to keep working with you. When you said to never cross paths anymore, I-"

"Shut up. Don't talk while I'm thinking."

Hyunsuk cuts Jihoon off.

"Bring me to your hotel."

"Okay."

"What?! What do you say, sir?!" No, but Jihoon can process what's going on. Hyunsuk who is keeps pushing him off being bold and asks to bring him to his hotel room? Jihoon's heart started thumping furiously. Sweat trickled from his forehead.

"Bring. Me. To. Your. Hotel. Room."