LSM Lost Files: TWICE

Seoul Searching

He stared at me for a while, then he smiled and looked away.

"I guess you're right... That's a nice way of thinking," he uttered, but then he turned to look at me. "But you're always meticulous in your planning!"

I laughed.

"That's... A different thing, right? I can think way ahead for work, but... For life... I don't know. I just... I just do it," I said. He nodded.
"That's... Nice," he said.

We fell into a comfortable silence, sipping our tea quietly, enjoying the beautiful view.

"Did you enjoy today?" he asked. I sighed.
"Well... It... Wasn't too bad, I guess. Just... Not my cup of tea," I said, before adding, "Pun intended."

He laughed nervously at my terrible joke. Gosh. Why did he look so adorable?

"How do you feel about the contract situation?" he asked next. I thought for a moment.
"I... I honestly don't know, Minsoo... I personally have my mind set on staying with JYPE. I mean... 12 years is a long time. With everything that we've built together in the company... Why would we want to leave, right?" I explained.

He nodded and stared at me. His eyes were full of concern.

"But the other girls..." he started. I sighed and nodded.
"Yeah... Chaeng, Tzu, Momo, and Mina... These four concern me..." I said, a little frustratedly.

Minsoo paused to think, but then he stared at me and clenched his fist in the air.

"Jihyo... Don't worry! I believe it'll all work out somehow! Hwaiting!" he said excitedly. I chuckled.
"You're always so positive..." I said. He smiled.
"I... I try to be..." he said, chuckling sheepishly.

I realized it then. He was trying to comfort me. Gosh... This guy... Should I just tell him that I like him now? But I wanted him to say it.

"Jihyo..."

What? Is... Is he going to say it?

"Jihyo, I..."

No, no, no... I'm blushing...

"I think... It's almost 2 am. Do you... Want to go back to your room? We've got the dress rehearsal tomorrow morning," he said.

I stared at him, blinking my eyes. Minsoo looked at me conceredly.

"Is... Everything alright, Jihyo?" he asked.
"A–Ah? Y-Yes... Yes, you're right! I–I should get going..." I said, chuckling nervously.

Minsoo stared at me for a moment, but then a nervous laughter escaped his mouth. I felt my face blushing. Get a grip Jihyo! I quickly stood up and picked up my purse. I walked to the door, but then I stopped myself. I needed to say something. I needed to keep sending him my signals. I turned to look at him and smiled.

"Thanks for the... Tea, Minsoo," I said, smiling. He smiled and nodded. Wait. Is he blushing?
"Y–You're welcomed, Jihyo," he said kindly.

I turned to the door again, but then I felt him standing up and walking towards me. Oh gosh...

"Jihyo..." he called softly. I turned and faced him again, feeling my cheeks heating up.
"Hm?" I asked. He smiled.
"Jal ja..." he said, wishing me a good sleep.

He walked past me and opened the door for me. Gosh. Why was my heart fluttering so much? I walked quickly out of the door, before stopping at the threshold. I looked at him. Should I kiss his cheek? N–No... That would be inappropriate. I should play the long game.

"Good night, Minsoo..." I said eventually.

He smiled, and I left his room. I heard him closing the door, and I walked to the lift lobby with a wide smile plastered on my face.