Almost 9:37. The streets were almost empty, cars passed through there from time to time but didn't stop there.
The sun was bright and the weather was good, although slightly cold.
Boots are used for when you need to warm your feet, that's why Minsuk was using them today.
Feet warm, hands cold. That's what Chae Minsuk was feeling, he breathes on his hands trying to warm them but the short warm feeling wasn't enough to cease his coldness.
Minsu walks on the street, his hands on his pockets that slightly fit a phone or even a wallet. Somehow, they were still better than the short life breath he has.
As Minsu walks he glances at the sun, putting his hand in front of his eyes for the sun not blind him. As he looked up, a man was coming from the opposite direction.
Minsu couldn't help but stare at the man, he was using a large brownish coat. The man seemed that came from a noir movie. His steps were firm and strong as he approached Minsu.
Talking to strangers wasn't something Minsu knew how to do.
It was horrifying. Before he could even speak, the man passed through him and walked away.
Minsu sighs, of course the man wouldn't want to talk to him, he thought. But something told him that the man was actually looking for Minsu.
" How much does this cost? "
" It's **** "
" Thank you "
Minsu bought some gloves, they were nice and warm. At least his hands wouldn't be freezing up.
As he puts the gloves, Minsu notices the same man that he went through. The noir coat guy, that's how he described him. The man was sat down, seemingly to be eating something that warmed his hands.
" That man, I saw him before... "
" Oh, you mean that gentleman sitting there? "
The attendant overheard him, she had a soft smile. While her appearance seemed of a kinda old lady, she spoke like a young woman.
" Oh, I'm sorry! I was talking too loud... "
" No worries, sorry for being troublesome... Hm, this person you're seeing there is kinda new to here. It seems that he came from a different country and doesn't know Korean a lot. "
" Where's he from? "
" I think he's from Britain, judging by his clothes... Actually, I know nothing about foreigners... "
Minsu glanced at the man, he didn't seem to be a foreign but if the woman was saying that, it might be true.
" What's his name? "
" Oh, I didn't ask him. Why don't you go and talk to him and ask? "
Minsu hesitated a little but then he decided to walk to the man, his petite stature was making he seem like a scared rabbit in front of a panther.
" Hm, hello? "
The man glances at him, having his mouth stuffed. He quickly eats what he had.
" Hi? "
The man frowns at him, the boy just came and walked to him, only to say hi and nothing else.
" Can I sit here? "
" Yes? "
Minsu sits next to him, his position couldn't be less awkward, he didn't know how to ask him what he needed.
" Do you come here often? "
" I don't. "
It was hard to talk to the man, he only answered on a simple way. And his expression was closed up as if he didn't have any feelings.
" What's your name? By the way... "
" Guo Hechang... What about yours? "
" I'm Chae Minsuk. "
The man seemed kinda reluctant to ask, but as soon as he asked too, Minsu quickly answered him.
Then an awkward silence sat next to them.
. . .
The days went through, Hechang always sat at that same bench while Minsuk came to greet him. They were starting to know each other better than anything else.
" Hello... How have you been? "
" I'm fine. Actually I want to ask you something. "
Minsu sat next to Hechang, asking how his week was. But Hechang had better plans to him.
" What's it? Tell me! "
Minsu was excited, usually they talked about trivial stuff but today Hechang was the first to ask something to him.
" Would you like to have dinner with me? "
Hechang smiled slightly, his eyes didn't show any expression. Minsu was intrigued thinking about where they would go to.
" Like a buddies thing? "
" I mean yes if you want that. "
Minsu blushed, did the man meaned something else or was it just a party dinner.
" Then? "
" I'm going for a dinner with you. "
Minsu sighed feeling as if heavy rock came from his lungs. Freeing the way.
" Then how about tonight? "
The man smiled at him, but his smiling seemed kinda unnerving. Minso thought about the nothing he was doing tonight.
" Alright. "
. . .