"Guys! Raise your hands if you want to work at a cafe." Samuel announced.
Bae Jinyoung raised his hand right away. "Me!" he muttered.
"To those who wanted the job follow me please. And for those who don't, stay here and get bored." Samuel let out an evil laugh.
"I wanna go. I saw this fucking tent on the mall last time and I wanna buy it. It was huge. 30 people would fit inside." Hyeop agreed in excitement. It was only then when his cousins realized that they made the wrong idea to let him out of the reforming school.
"You're getting a job for a fucking tent?" Daniel asked frowning in different ways.
Hyeop got irritated that he imitated Daniel's voice and heavy satoori. "Because Umma told me not to buy useless stuff. Makes me want to buy fucking garbage." he said before smiling, knowing that Daniel would hit him.
"You little kid don't know how to respect anymore." Daniel said chasing Hyeop.
"Guys stop! You're going to break something." Daehwi stopped them.
"Yes! I'm going to break that kid." Daniel said pointing at Hyeop who's currently poking his tongue out at him.
"Stop it guys. Just stop!" Seongwoo grabbed Daniel and pushed him inside their room. "Clam yourself down before I let you out." Seongwoo told him.
And just when Hyeop thought he's safe, Youngmin hit his ass with a spatula. "Haven't your parents taught you manners?" he asked before hitting Hyeop once again, making him yelp.
"My parents only taught me to not be myself and be like Hyunbin hyung!" he yelled as Youngmin was hitting him.
Because of that line, Youngmin thought of giving the kid a break. He already had a tough time growing up, no need to hit him and scold him. He needs to be given breakable things to throw on the wall to release anger.
What they don't know was it was Hyeop's new strategy to get away with things since lying wasn't helpful anymore.
"Get me outta here!" Daniel started kicking the door.
"Fine, go act like a wild animal and break the door like that. That's nice. Make sure to break it into tiny pieces." Seongwoo said letting go of the knob, knowing that Daniel already stopped.
He was like a dog sitting on the ground with his cute apologetic eyes.
"Those who wanted to go with Samuel, go ahead. And for those who would like to stay, help me and Daehwi clean up." Seongwoo announced.
Because of that announcement, Youngmin smirked standing up, fixing his hair. "I was looking for a part time job." he said taking his red plaid jacket, ready to go. Jihoon also took his half pink and half green shirt putting it on.
"No you are not wearing that shit Jihoon." Seongwoo said.
"What? What's wrong?" Jihoon glanced at his shirt but nothings really wrong with it. It looks great, if that's what Seongwoo mean by shit.
"It looks good! It's what defines Jihoon; bright and alive." Daehwi defended, giving Jihoon a high five.
"And if people at school are there?" Seongwoo asked.
"But girls at school love Jihoon. People at school can say bad about us but with Jihoon. They won't dare or they'll be attacked by girls." Bae Jinyoung said.
Of course Seongwoo noticed that. How can he not? Girls are around him. They give him chocolates on his locker, under his desk and inside his bag.
Their fridge are filled with boxes of chocolates that are all for Jihoon. There's no space for the important stuff like yogurt, veggies and fruits.
"I'm ready!" Somi interrupted, twirling with her skater skirt and crop top, finished with messy hair and flats. She looked very beautiful that even Seongwoo had to shake his head to wake himself.
"Ready for what? You're not coming." Samuel said attacking to erase her light make-up. "And if you're coming, you need to change to jeans and a shirt." he said.
"What's the matter with you? You sound like a grandpa." Somi said looking at herself on the mirror. Samuel's hands removed her entire make up better than a balled cotton and a make-up remover. Maybe she can ask Samuel to remove her make up every time they get home.
Somi turned facing Samuel who's staring at her. Good thing Samuel looks like a deer, or it would've been creepy the way he stared at her from head to toe.
"If you're coming like That, Daehwi should accompany you. Or maybe we can invite Woo Jinyoung and Moonbok." Samuel said finally fixing his gaze on her eyes.
It must've been the very first time that Samuel couldn't block everything in his head and finally admitted to himself that she's hot, too super hot that he's going crazy.
Why is she so pretty?
He can't tell this to anyone because the feelings will feel more real.
Youngmin wrapped his plaid red jacket to Somi. "No way you're going out like that." he said while buttoning it.
Samuel can finally shake off the thoughts. Great, Youngmin's finally doing his job.
He only can only wish that Somi felt the same. That because if she doesn't, he'll end up being the loser again. Another point goes to Somi again.
"Sam, are you okay?" Daniel asked when he noticed Samuel staring into blank as if his soul left his body.
"Okay. Yes, good." he answered forcing a smile. "Let's go." he said.
But Seongwoo grabbed Jihoon. "Are you sure you're wearing that?" he asked.
"Guys are we allowing him to wear this?" Seongwoo asked but they're all gone.
Jihoon shook off his hold running to catch the elevator. Only Seongwoo was left there, walking defeated.
As usual Justin was studying outside the room. Maybe he's pretending to be studying but the truth is there are girls walking on this very hallways and he just can't stop hitting on girls.
Songwoo ignored him but he spoke.
"Samuel, Daniel, Youngmin, and Jinyoung keeps sneaking out at midnight. Samuel at 11PM, Daniel at 12AM, Youngmin at 1AM, and Jinyoung at 2AM." he said, making Seongwoo glance at the guy who has swollen eyes.
Is he really awake during those hours until now? Does the guy really sleep? More importantly, why are those guys sneaking out?
"Since when? Why?" Seongwoo asked.
"Since school started. I don't know the reason why, don't you? I mean, you live with them." Justin wondered.
Seongwoo walked with towards the elevator with thoughts running through his mind.
Are those guys up to something?
Are they even doing this as a team?
What if they have different concerns?
They reached Hotline Bling Cafe. Getting out of the car Seongwoo was a little bit distracted and unsure of Jihoon's fashion.
"Jihoon! Can we think about this for a second? You can't do this in Seoul." Seongwoo, grabbed his hands pulling him back to the car.
"What? What can't I do it Seoul?" he complained.
"Your shirt is half pink and half green. Honestly, you're taking it too far." Youngmin supported Seongwoo's decision to not let Jihoon out of the car, stalling him.
"It looks good. That's called style." Samuel told them.
"Honestly dude! I can't decide if he's a strawberry or a broccoli. Daniel, I thought you were honest." Seongwoo told him.
"He's a strawccoli! Now let's go inside." Jinyoung defended, though it doesn't really sound like a defense.
It sounded ridiculous that the guys are almost lying in the ground repeating after Jinyoung. "Strawccoli!" Samuel chuckled.
Jihoon got tired of it and took it off leaving only his plain black undershirt. His hair was a little bit messed than how it normally was. Instead of his usual sweet smile, he has a poker face, pissed at everybody.
"That looks good." Youngmin complimented but Jihoon wasn't listening. They just killed his whole spirit on this job training. He's feeling a little bad today.
Vernon distributed aprons with name plates with 'Trainee' written on them.
"I'll wait tables as usual." Hyeop said, Jinyoung nodded. "Me too."
"I'll carry trays of food with Youngmin." Jihoon said.
"We collect trash." Samuel joked to Seongwoo and Daniel. But when he met Daniel's eyes, he realized that Daniel needs reverse psychology. "Don't wipe the tables." he said making Daniel nod.
Costumers entered with loud laughter before they sat down. Hyeop was expert at this. He took a tray. Placed three glasses and a pitcher of lemon water, attending them.
"Kwon Hyeop?" The girl gasped upon receiving a glass of water.
Hyeop glanced and it was Doyeon, looking even more beautiful with her own clothes. Dark top, wearing a choker, matching her night make up.
Probably because it's Friday.
She scanned him from head to toe and then tried to meet his eyes but Hyeop is a waiter for today, and staring a costumer in the eye is rude that he kept his face bowed down.
"Hi, I'm Kwon Hyeop. Your waiter for tonight." he distributed the menu to Mina and Soyeon but Doyeon didn't receive it with her hands. Hyeop only place in on the table because until now, she's still staring at his face.
Probably because of the scar, making Hyeop a little bit self-conscious.
"I'll take the tomato salad." Soyeon said pointing at the menu. Hyeop couldn't help but read the description.
Thin sliced tomatoes with lettuce, onions.
No dressing or seasoning. Why didn't she just buy veggies and mix them together? This is unbelievably expensive.
"Drinks?" Hyeop asked flipping the page to the beverages but Soyeon already knew what she wanted to order.
"Green tea please." she responded.
Mina also ordered. But his girl ordered fries and steak. And for her drink, she ordered a frappe.
"What can I get you mam." he finally asked Doyeon who's still staring at him. She shook her head when she realized that she was staring at him. Embarrassed and blushing, she grabbed the menu on the table sliding it in front of her that pushed her glass of water, falling on the ground making a loud clattering noise.
Soyeon's jaw flung open while Mina rolled her eyes before slapping Doyeon on the cheek to wake her up. "Are you already drunk? You only had water." she said.
"Oh!" Doyeon bowed muttering 'sorry' and other curse words before crouching down to pick up the broken glasses.
"No! You'll get hurt." Hyeop pulled her up before she can touch the broken pieces of glasses.
"That's my job." he whispered. "Are you okay?" he asked that Doyeon swallowed nervously. Hyeop chased her eyes that was shifting on looking side to side before their eyes met. Doyeon's been acting weird tonight. She was normally arrogant and not this shy.
Vernon hissed when he saw the mess, assuming it must be Doyeon making fun of Kwon Hyeop.
"Is there a problem here?" he asked, approaching them.
"My fault." Hyeop said taking a tray to pick up the broken glasses.
Vernon wasn't convinced because he was observing them and he knew for a fact that Hyeop was far from Doyeon.
"I placed the glass on the edge, one slight push and it fell." he said smiling. Somehow people thought it was a double meaning.
Hyeop mopped and let Jinyoung do the waiting of their table.
"I'll get a..." Doyeon spaced out glancing at Hyeop who's mopping in front of them.
"What?" Mina asked slapping her lightly on the cheek.
"Just a moment." she said standing up to hold Hyeop's hands that are holding the mop. "I'm sorry about the broken glass." she apologized. Something really is wrong with this girl today.
Even Jinyoung noticed the sudden change of attitude.
Meanwhile on the other table here comes Jihoon delivering food with his poker face.
"Hi! I know you." a girl tried to talk to him.
Jihoon didn't smile like he used to, instead he just served the other table. "Hi Jihoon." this girl from school greeted but he only served the food. "Enjoy your dinner." he said flatly before going back to the kitchen.
Now here comes Sohye with Sejeong who's forced to wear high heels again. Daniel shook his head when he noticed her heels.
Sohye on the other hand was amused to see that the waiters are the cousins. She glanced at Seongwoo who's clearing a table. "Let's go there." she dragged Sejeong behind her who's wobbling with her high heels.
Seongwoo welcomed them with a smile but had this blank expression when he realized that it was evil Sohye.
"Hi Seongwoo." she waved making Soyeon choke on her green tea.
Sohye gave her a fake smile before whispering to Sejeong. "Tell Daniel to ask Seongwoo to take our order." She whispered but loud enough for Soyeon to hear, making her giggle.
"Any problem?" Sohye asked.
"No problem at all, it's just that I'm not used to hearing what desperate people say. You really think Ong Seongwoo would level to a trash lady?" she asked just in time for Youngmin to serve their food, making him chuckle as well.
Soyeon glanced at him, giving him a high five.
Sohye rolled her eyes on then going back to the menu.
"Ya! God Sejeong." Daniel smiled while wiping the table next to them. Sejeong smiled at him in excitement of Seongwoo, Youngmin, and Daniel is here, then Samuel must be here too. Sohye followed to where Sejeong is smiling at and there's Somi. And she's with this guy. They both look happy. Is she cheating on Samuel?
Is she on a date with this guy?
Then here comes Samuel holding a tray of used plates going straight towards the kitchen.
How could Somi bring another guy here when Sam is working? Maybe that's what Somi really is. A slut. Sohye thought.
"Hi, I'm Bae Jinyoung your waiter for today. Have you decided what to order?" he asked while serving them water.
"I'd like one Kang Daniel please." Sejeong giggled, embarrassing Sohye. Now she's pondering why she had to be cousins with this crazy girl.
"Haha." Bae Jinyoung laughed since he's a little close to Sejeong because they sit with her at lunch. "I'll let him know." he said before facing Sohye.
"Kimchi fried rice." she said looking away, not wanting to be associated with this loser.
"You need to break up with Kang Daniel. He's a fucking weirdo. He looks like a retard with a fixed smile, and sounds like a fucking retard and acts like a fucking retard." Sohye whispered in a yell.
Sejeong did not appreciate those insults. Kang Daniel might not be her real boyfriend and not the person she likes but he's been nice to her and she's not fake or a fuckboy.
"Take that back." Sejeong warned.
"Or what?" Sohye challenged.
"Or I'll forget that we're cousins and leave you right here, right now." she said.
"How do I take it back? It's already been said, and besides it's the truth." Sohye said.
Sejeong sighed, standing up from her seat. Grabbing her purse and without looking back, she walked towards Somi and sat beside her. "Hey Daehwi!" she waved. "How are you?" she asked since the last time she saw him, he was dying in pain.
"I'm good. Sorry I didn't get to introduce myself properly the last time." Daehwi said recalling Sejeong.
"Why'd you leave Sohye alone?" Somi asked, glancing at Sohye who looks insecure that she's sitting alone.
Sejeong shut her lips closed on a thin line, not answering why. The bad things that are happening to Sohye is something she deserves.
Vernon came to Somi's table giving a thumbs up. "They're natural." he complimented. But then Sohye recalled that unfortunate day when Jinyoung had a fight with a costumer for punching Hyeop on the face, transforming into a different person.
"One Kimchi fried rice." Jihoon served Sohye. But how can she eat this much. It was an order for two but Sejeong's already sitting with Somi.
Somehow she wished she never said mean things to Pinky and Yoojung. She only said those because she's angry.
"Look at the drama queen. She's eating alone." Sohye heard someone whisper.
"Eew! Is she going to finish that on her own? No wonder she's fat." another one whispered, making her tug her stomach measuring it. Now she doesn't have the appetite to eat.
"Sohye, all in the house." Vernon said when he noticed her feeling down. He even sat with her. Not that he likes Sohye or likes what she's doing but for the first time, he felt sorry for the girl. He's not usually this vulnerable. He's just not used to it.
Sohye can now comfortably eat.
Soyeon left the restaurant with her friends to have a girls' night out. She gave Somi a slight nod before she left.
"If you guys keep on texting each other and greeting with a nod, I'll assume you're friends." Samuel told Somi.
The truth is, Soyeon and her hate each other and it's given, that's why they can be mean and sarcastic to each other. They don't have to pretend to be nice and then stab each other in the back.
"You wish." Somi teased making Samuel smile. Sejeong envied Somi. She wanted Samuel to smile like that because of her too.
After Samuel left, Sejeong couldn't help but ask. "Why Samuel? How did you guys develop feeling for each other?"
Somi smiled, excited to tell Sejeong how they happened, and then recalled the story. They way Samuel was defenseless before. It's something you don't want to see.
"From the start, we had a connection." she nodded, simplifying the story.
"Connection? I don't understand." Sejeong said.
"Don't you connect with Daniel? Tell me, how did you guys even developed feelings and decided to date each other?" Asks Somi because quite frankly, she didn't see Daniel as the boyfriend type.
Sejeong glanced at Daniel who's asking a costumer if they enjoyed their stay.
"We did because of your smile." the girl answered, tugging Daniel's collar playfully. The girl was obviously flirting with Daniel. No girl would do that to a guy unless she likes him.
"I'm glad. You'll bee seeing me all week if I get hired. Be sure to give the owner suggestion on the survey behind our menu. I'm Kang Daniel." he said captivating the whole table of girls.
And Sohye said he looks like a retard. You can't underestimate that smile. It can captivate hearts that will surely become his property in a lifetime.
"I started to like him when I was going for a run and he followed me. I tried to get rid of him by running faster but he was pretty damn fast. Then he gave me something to drink, we talked and I don't feel being judge like when I'm with Sohye's friends. So I became comfortable with him overtime." she finished glancing at him once again.
He's smiling at everybody.
"Don't you just hate it when a guy is too friendly and smiles at everybody? They all think he's flirting with them." Sejeong said.
"Well, that's Daniel." Somi said. "But at least he can turn a bad day around."
"But I want a guy who will only smile when he see me." Sejeong said glancing at Samuel. Somi noticed it once again. The possibilities are of Sejeong liking Samuel is high.
All Somi had to do is make Daniel believe that he likes Sejeong. Reverse Psychology might work on this.
"I mean look at him, he smiles at everybody who comes in." Sejeong gestured at Daniel.
"Are you jealous?" Daehwi teased making Sejeong blush. She doesn't even like Daniel to start with. But right now that she can see him being kind to others, makes her feel threatened.
"Nope! I'm his girlfriend. Those girls are from other schools so they don't know yet." she said, watching Daniel make the room brighter.
And there's Jihoon who keeps giving costumers bad vibes.
The night ended with the cousins packing up. Vernon was impressed. Sohye went ahead, not planning to go home with
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