Chapter 37 (1/2)

Chapter 37.

As usual, Gangnam Station was crowded.

Woojin played with his watch strap which was made of worn leather. It was a nervous habit of his.

Woojin looked up at the sky and saw that it was very blue today. It was the beginning of November and very chilly. One needed to wear multiple layers to keep warm. Woojin checked his cellphone. His hands were very cold.

“Is this good weather?”

It was rare for Woojin to leave his home during the weekends. Most times, he stayed home and slept late. He would read or watch his DVDs. Woojin liked these repetitive routines. If he didn’t follow them, he felt nervous.

Suddenly, a warm tall figure created a shadow over Woojin and whispered, “Yes, it is good weather.”

Shin stood behind him in his dark jean shirt and a black sweater on top. It was a simple layered look and perfect for the weather. With the dark caramel-colored wool coat, Shin looked casual yet well-dressed. He looked so different than his usual business-like appearance, and Woojin stared at him quietly.

Shin Kim certainly was a very noticeable man. He had a gorgeous face and he was unusually tall, making some passersby turn around and stare.

Woojin suddenly looked away after staring for a long time. Shin’s lean yet muscular body made Woojin feel hot even in this chilly weather.

Shin asked, “Were you waiting for a long time?”

“No, I just got here…”

When Woojin looked up with a frown, Shin smiled awkwardly and caressed Woojin’s forehead with his thumb. Shin was a very affectionate date. He liked to smell, caress, and touch.

Woojin, who wasn’t used to these kinds of physical contacts, always disliked others touching him.

But not when Shin was the one. Shin’s touch and warmth felt wonderful to him.

When Woojin closed his eyes sleepily, Shin lowered his hand and held Woojin’s wrist. The pulse in it began to jump wildly. Shin watched Woojin for a while before asking, “How long do we have till the movie starts?”

“About 30 minutes?”

“Should we get some coffee first then?”

Yesterday after they had lunch together, Shin asked Woojin out on a movie date.

“This weekend. It will be a date.”

Shin’s voice didn’t tremble at all. Woojin felt thirsty for some reason so he grabbed a cup of water. With a grin, Shin added, “We are dating each other, right? In a relationship?”

Woojin ended up coughing, and Shin laughed and wiped Woojin’s lips for him. Shin Kim was very careful when it came to romantic relationships. Woojin, until now, had no interest in others. But now that he did, he studied Shin and wondered, ‘Is he kind to everyone?’

Woojin tried not to think this way, but it was no use. Woojin was so deep in his thoughts that he didn’t even realize Shin was way ahead of him. Shin stopped and turned around and saw that Woojin wasn’t paying attention. Shin waved to get his attention. He looked naughty as he grinned.

Shin asked, “What are you thinking so hard about?”

“Oh…”