❝So you've never left this neighbourhood till now?❞
Jake asks, his eyes focused on the girl who continues to avoid his gaze.

❝Yep, still the same.❞

Soohyeon manages to look into his eyes while nodding.

❝And my apartment is somewhere right... there,❞
She points to the decent-sized apartments that have a contemporary layout.

Jake responds with a small nod of the head. But the fact that she has to leave him so soon makes him upset since he desires to speak to her more.

He peers at her and decides to strike up a new conversation with her.
❝Do you enjoy your job? Being a 911 caller?❞
He asks, capturing her attention.

❝Hm, yeah. Pretty much. But I might not sure if I'll stay on that job for too long, since I am wanting to become a photographer. Either a Fashion-photographer or a Photojournalist.❞

She explains, which causes her to slow down. Jake nods once more as he listens intently to her.

Soohyeon glances up at him and chooses to respond,
❝What about you? I heard you have a lot on your mind,❞

Jake responds by nodding his head and explains,
❝Yep, I want to become a teacher but I also want to enter the music or fashion industry, pretty contrasting for a selection,❞

The two continue to discuss their future plans till they reach the front gate of Soohyeon's apartment.

She glances up at Jake, who is now giving her a bittersweet smile as he tries to finish their talk.

But then Soohyeon observes his mood and can't stop thinking about how to make the atmosphere bright before they depart.

❝Uh, Jake...❞
She begins to break the stillness between them, prompting the man to look at her.

❝Yes?❞
He asks.

❝Thank you for today, It was our first meeting— well not really, since we already met in high school.❞
Jake notices Soohyeon rambling at her words, which makes him grin and sigh blissfully.

❝Uhm, It's nice to meet you again,❞

Soohyeon is still uncertain about how to say goodbye to him.

❝Uh, I have to go now,❞
Soohyeon turns to face the man in front of her. But she notices his hunched shoulders and forced smile.

❝Oh well, see you,❞

He mutters and bitterly waves his hand.

Soohyeon turns around and walks to the gate. Jake looks behind her and makes sure she gets in first before he leaves.

But Soohyeon comes to a halt and purses her lips, realising she doesn't want him to leave upset like that.

She is at a loss for what to do. She believes her thank you was not enough to satisfy him as a farewell.

She eventually comes up with something to give Jake, but she is hesitant about it.

She squints her eyes and bites her bottom lip, questioning if she should go ahead with it.

But then, she eventually goes and does it.

❝Damn it❞

She turns around, leading Jake to pause and stare at her, thinking she needs something from him.

Soohyeon runs up to him, slightly tiptoeing.

There, her lips brushed over his cheek at the speed of light. She is embarrassed about it and begins to regret doing it.

Her reddened figure runs back to her flat, yelling,

❝THANK YOU FOR TODAY,❞

She shuts the door in a frenzy, leaving the man stunned by what has just occurred.

His hand softly approaches his cheek, which she had just kissed. Then a grin slowly forms on his lips.

❝Layla,❞
Still, in awe, he looks down at his retriever and covers his lips.

❝You saw that right?❞
He couldn't suppress his joy any longer and started chuckling.

Soohyeon rushes into her room, leading Iseul to look at her strangely, but she soon follows her, worried about her friend.

Soohyeon flies to her bed and begins rolling herself in her blanket, prompting Iseul to furrow her brows as she leans against the bedroom doorframe, arms crossed.

❝What the...❞
Iseul remarks, her voice concerned.

Soohyeon then begins to take the camera from her bag and examine the photograph, fully ignoring her friend's presence.

Her gaze is drawn to a photograph of her and Jake, and she recalls what she had just committed.

She then sets the camera down on her desk and returns to her bed, punching her pillows.

Iseul's jaw drops at the unusual sight of her introverted friend.

❝What the heck happened to you?❞
She glances worriedly at Soohyeon.

Soohyeon approaches Iseul grabs her by the shirt and starts to wriggle her.

❝Why did I do that...❞

She whines all night, leaving her friend in a pitiful state.