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Chapter 24 ― Some Friends

"Oh. I'm sorry."

Hyejin shook her head, "It's ok. We all have to go through this anyway."

Johnny nodded after which the conversation went quiet. But it wasn't uncomfortable nor it was awkward.

"Mine was a kid too."

Johnny gained Hyejin's attention. The two stood in front of a large window that displayed several cradles. His eyes travelled around the room before them.

"It was a new born. He had complications when he was born, we tried our best to bring him back. His cries let place to a silence I won't ever forget."

Hyejin pulled her attention to Johnny. For the first time, she found herself examining his features. Johnny had a big head but it went perfectly with his body. How did she not realize how tall he was?

Johnny took in a deep breath and twisted his head towards Hyejin, making her look away almost instantly. Despite her high hopes, he did noticed her checking him out.

He let out a soft chuckle, "Do you wanna go grab a coffee? I'm tired."

"I never refuse a coffee," She cheered.

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"Welcome to HOPE Cafe!" The typical greeting brought up the warm feeling of the coffee shop.

The two doctors walked to the counter where Lisa was standing ready behind the cash register.

"Hi Hyejin!"

"Hey Lisa, finally you call me by my name," The two girls exchanged a laugh, "I'll take the same but make it to-go, we never know."

Lisa nodded, "Jennie is preparing it already, we saw you coming through the window. How about you Dr. Suh?"

"Oh, I see you're a regular too?" Hyejin teased him by gently pushing his side.

Johnny winked, shrugging with pride, before turning his attention to Lisa, "I'll have an americano please"

"On it!" She smiled back.

Hyejin lifted her hand in front of Lisa, "It's my treat"

"Ha, sorry but I have some men pride that let a woman pay for me," Johnny stepped in and took out his credit card.

"You treated me last time and, well, I have some independent woman pride too."

"It's only a coffee, Hyejin"

"Yes, it's only a coffee. Johnny." Hyejin raised a brow, insisting on her last word.

Johnny couldn't help but laugh. He held his hands up in the air, "Fine then"

Hyejin gave out a smile of satisfaction and concentrated on her transaction.

Johnny shook his head in amusement. His eyes scanned her and he couldn't help but think she was very charming.

Her long dark brown hair felt perfectly on her back as she leaned towards the cash. Now that she wasn't wearing her work attire, he could see her in a more casual outfit.

Hyejin was wearing a pair of black pants with a white shirt covered by a jean jacket. She was beautifully simple.

"Would you like your receipt?"

"No but throw it away before your boss sees it" Hyejin suggested and Lisa immediately nodded, going along with it.

"There are the two drinks!" Jennie arrived with two cups and gave them both to the girl.

"Thank you, you too!"  Hyejin grinned before turning her attention back to her friend.

He seemed like he spaced out and Hyejin waved her fingers in front of him, still holding the cup securely. "Kim Hyejin to Suh Johnny? Is anybody there?"

"Oh, sorry, I was in my thoughts," Johnny shook his head and grabbed his drink she was offering to him, "Thank you"

"My pleasure. What were you thinking about?" She asked they made their way out of the shop.

"Nothing that interesting"

"I see—"

A car honk interrupted the two after they crossed the road. The pair turned around in case something had happened behind them only to see a black car with two young man sitting casually.

The driver brought his arm out of the window and waved aggressively,

"Jinie-ah !!"

Hyejin started laughing at the sight of her friend. It didn't matter in what circumstances he was in, Jimin would always act cutely.

"Hey Jimin! Hey Jungkook!" She waved back.

The two officers offered a warm smile after which they studied the person standing next to their friend. While Jimin found himself smirking teasingly, Jungkook wasn't.

Jimin winked and mouthed something only Hyejin understood, "New boyfriend?"

Hyejin grimaced, surprised by the sudden question.

"So, Hyejin-ah?" This time, his voice was loud.

Johnny glanced at his side, quite confused by the situation. Hyejin met his eyes and let out a sigh of amusement.

"We have to go guys, bye!"

"Ahh she's ditching the question!" Jimin yelled and Hyejin turned around, grabbing Johnny's arm at the same time,

"Let's just go"