The streets were always loud. Sounds of vehicles, people talking and footsteps are just a minority. The workplace he goes to isn't that bad, because Hwanwoong is there.
"Hey, you look like you're in deep thought" Hwanwoong interrupted, spoke loud enough for Seoho to hear him.
"Not really, I'm just thinking about work."
"Really? You're not thinking about that moment when—" Hwanwoong tried to tease Seoho but was cut off by a loud buzz noise.
"I can't even understand what you said—but yeah. I am thinking about it. Weird how I was like the most diligent employee, but I almost got fired because I was late. How dumb is that?" Seoho complained while they were crossing a street. The traffic light was red, but he still looked left and right.
Hwanwoong laughs just after they arrived at the other side of the road. "Diligent? You? Seriously?"
Hwanwoong added, "You always show up late on any day, and specially more late when there's a meeting. Unlike Geonhak, he's the exact definition of diligent." Seoho glares and Hwanwoong laughs ever stronger at his friend's actions.
"Wait, who?"
"Oh, you're talking about Geonhak? You'll meet him soon, I think"
"Aw, that's no fun,"
The conversation died down, and finally they reached Hwanwoong's neighbourhood. It wasn't too far from where they go to work, which is convenient.
He dropped off Hwanwoong at his front door and waved goodbye. He walks to his house, which is also near, but a little farther away. The breath of air was fresh and calm.
On the edge of his eyes, he sees a person walking. Specifically, a blond-haired guy. Seoho averted his view to the man which was at the other side of the road. They were both looking at each other until he spotted a street sign right in front of the guy.
'Bang!'
The sound was terrible. He felt like he could sense the pain. Seoho witnessed it all and dashed towards the guy with worry.
"Hey, hey, hey! Wake up-" Seoho calls for the guy, as he shakes the other's body, waiting for a reply.
From up close, the guy looks young. Possibly younger than him. Poor kid, presumably already has brain damage.
"...Huh? What?...Where am I?" The guy scratches his head, he glances around and sees Seoho. It's evident that he became more composed after seeing him.
Seoho grips the dude's arm and sits him on a nearby bench.
"Um- what's your name? Do you like, need a trip to the hospital?"
"No thanks, I think I'm good... I'm feeling a little dizzy. I think I hit it too hard.."
He added, "Uh..Geonhak, by the way"
Wait, Geonhak? The name seems familiar to Seoho, like he's heard it before. He doesn't dwell on it too much.
"So...Geonhak. What caught your eyes that made you hit a signboard?" Seoho asks, a little too bravely. This Geonhak guy was probably staring at him. He doesn't mind that the guy himself looks handsome.
"Er..." Geonhak scratches his neck, not sure what to say. Seoho noticed this gesture and the way Geonhak's eyes darted everywhere except for him. He immediately concluded. This guy likes him, for sure.
"I was looking at the mural behind you, you were just in the way-"
Seoho looks for it, there is a mural. Just a weird one.
"Rats with angel wings, a weird combination, huh?"
"Yeah..." Geonhak could feel his face getting hotter.
"I should probably get going, It's getting darker outside. You should go home too" Seoho says, flashing his smile.
"Okay" Geonhak nervously answered, as he stared dumbfounded at Seoho. Now he's sitting alone, reminding him he hit a signboard just because the other's beauty caught his eyes. He could feel a headache coming soon, and it was just because of him being stupid.
