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Chapter 17 - Chapter 16

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Haruto got out and took the food with him. He looked at himself in the mirror to set his hair. He went up and rang the bell. The door opened and Haruto couldn't contain his smile. Junkyu opened the door wider and Haruto walked in. Junkyu gave him a pair of slippers. Haruto changed into them and Junkyu gestured to sit on the couch while he sat on the chair. 

" Here ". Haruto gave the things in his hand to Junkyu. Junkyu felt troubled. " You need not bring it though... " Haruto smiled. " It is fine ". Junkyu gave a bow. " Thank you so much, for this and the other day too ". " It is really fine ". " I am sorry too ". " I told you it is nothing. You wouldn't have expected it too, so it is okay ". Junkyu smiled. 

" I really didn't. I always keep it in check and there are two more days. I am not sure why that happened. I changed my bag recently and forgot my suppressants. If not for you helping me, it might've been a serious problem ". Haruto nodded. " I am kind of happy you trusted me to help you ". Junkyu chuckled. Haruto gestured to the food.

" Have it ". Junkyu nodded and got up. " You can see around the house if you want to ". Haruto stood up and looked around. He observed the living room and then the kitchen where Junkyu was. He noticed the other room which he did go into before, the bedroom. He thought it was rude to go in there and went to sit on the couch again. 

But the scent in the house was still a bit noticeable. It was the place Junkyu lived and considering the recent heat, it was understandable. Haruto took a deep breath and it was as if he was also stained with the scent along with the things in the room. He shook his head when he heard footsteps and composed himself.

Junkyu walked out with two plates. " Here ". " I got it for you though ". " I don't really have anything to give you at home. So please have this ". Haruto took it. Junkyu sat down too and they both had it. They finished and Junkyu drank the drink Haruto got him. " Will you be fine going to work tomorrow ? Rest more if you can't. Don't push yourself ". 

Junkyu smiled. " It is fine. I am better now. It shouldn't be a problem ". Haruto gave a nod. They chatted for a while and Haruto checked the time. " I will get going ". Junkyu also looked at the clock. " Do you have an appointment ? " Haruto shook his head. " I need to go home and make myself something for dinner too. So I will be late if I don't go now ". 

Junkyu nodded. " Ah.... then... how about you stay for dinner ? You can go after that ". Haruto felt like his brain stopped functioning. He took a few seconds to recover from the shock. " Is it not possible... ? " Junkyu asked when he got no answer from Haruto. Haruto responded right away this time. " No. It is totally fine ". Junkyu smiled. 

" Really ? " Haruto nodded. " I am fine with it... but you said there isn't anything at home ". Junkyu was also surprised. " Right. There is a mart nearby... but... " Haruto understood the reason for his hesitance. " Let's go. I will also come with you. I can also have a look at your neighborhood ". " Really ? " Haruto nodded. 

" Then give me a minute ". Junkyu got up and went to the fridge. His mother sent him some side dishes. He mentally took a note of things to buy. He then went to his bedroom and came out with his wallet. " Let's go ". Both of them walked out of the building. " Our area is really good. It is rather peaceful ". 

Haruto nodded. He looked around and it did look like it. They walked taking their time and reached the mart. Junkyu picked up a basket. He went around looking for the things he wanted. Haruto was just keeping company. He felt bad for being idle. So he took the basket from Junkyu. Junkyu looked at him with confusion. 

" Let me help. You can choose freely ". Junkyu smiled and got all the things he wanted. They were done and went to get it billed. Junkyu paid for it and observed Haruto who was putting all the things in the bags. They were done and walked out. " Give me the bags ". Haruto shook his head and moved his hand away. 

Junkyu tried but he couldn't take it at all. He gave a huff. " You are so stubborn ". Haruto smiled and didn't say anything. They went back and Junkyu rolled up his sleeves to start cooking. He washed his hands first. Haruto also put his coat away and pulled his sleeves up. " What will you make ? " 

" I am thinking of making jjajangmyeon and kimchi fried rice ". Haruto nodded. " Are you fine with cooking ? " " I am not that bad. And these are dishes I make from time to time. So it should be fine ". Junkyu assured. Haruto nodded. He stood on the side as Junkyu did his things. Junkyu glanced at him. " You can go watch television if you want to ". 

Haruto smiled. " Watching you is more fun though ". Junkyu's hand paused. He quickly pushed Haruto out of the kitchen. " Don't come inside till I am done ". Haruto was amused. " Where is the guy who didn't even dare oppose me a few days ago ? " Junkyu smiled. " Sir is the one who said we are closer now. So I don't think I did anything wrong ". 

Haruto chuckled and went to sit on the couch. Junkyu went back into the kitchen to resume cooking. Haruto was a little worried and asked if Junkyu was fine from time to time. Junkyu was finally done with it and put the dishes on the table. Haruto nodded looking at them. " Not bad ". Junkyu scrunched his nose. 

" Of course I am not as good as our multi-talented manager ". Haruto laughed. " I am not ". " Tsk ". Junkyu brought all the cutlery too and they started eating. Haruto gave a nod in approval. Junkyu put a hand to his chest acting dramatically. Haruto laughed. They finished the dinner and Haruto insisted on washing the dishes. 

But Junkyu was blocking his way. " Go home ". Haruto was shocked. Junkyu looked unfazed. Haruto sighed and admitted defeat. He nodded and went to the living room. Junkyu also followed him. " Why would you do it when you are my guest ? That is too much ". Haruto picked up his things and checked the time. " I will get going then ". Junkyu nodded. 

Haruto put on his shoes and walked out of the door. He turned back to look at Junkyu. " Drive safe ". Haruto nodded. Junkyu spoke up again. " I am not sure if it will happen, but see you at the office if possible ". Haruto thought about Junkyu's words and it was true. They can only come across each other but not meet when it is about office. 

" How about I pick you up tomorrow ? " Junkyu was surprised. " Why ? " Haruto only gave a shrug. Junkyu shook his head. " Why do you want to go around so much first thing in the morning ? " " Then how about I pick you up halfway ? " Junkyu let out a sigh. " It is really fine ". Haruto scratched his head. 

Junkyu noticed his hesitance and was curious. " What is it ? " Haruto looked up at him. " Well... if not for that, we might not see each other the whole day. So... " He finished with a shrug. Junkyu was a little flustered by the straightforward words and gaze. He looked away from Haruto. " What do you say ? " Haruto asked again. 

Junkyu knew that Haruto was right. His eyes wandered before landing on his slippers. " Then... I will see you at the bus stop ". Haruto's eyes lit up and he stood up straight. " Really ? " Junkyu nodded and looked up. Haruto grinned happily. " Alright. See you then. Bye ". Junkyu felt a little warm inside seeing the smile.

" Bye ". " Good night ". " Good night ". Haruto walked away, still smiling. Junkyu also smiled and closed the door. He sat down on the couch and giggled. He held the pillow and squeezed it. He fell on the couch and looked at the ceiling with a smile. Haruto also drove home in a really happy mood.

-MG

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