Everything We Didn't Expect

[StupidCupid]

His grumpiness and anger seemed to fade away as he jogged. Hyun loved that. He loved doing simple things that made him escape his foul reality. Thing such as jogging, or driving towards the countryside, even visiting the shelter, seemed to calm him down. The sweet little things that seemed to carry him to la la land.


With a bright smile, he continued on his jogging, eventually reaching the park. Hyun loved the park. He loved many things, it's just that most people cease to see his lovable side. As ironic as it is, he loved many things, but hated his loving side.


He was a third through the park's road already, the wind brushing his cheeks as his eyes sparkled because of the sunlight. The faint sounds of children's laughter could be heard from the distance. Oh how he would've loved it if he could be happy like that.

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min had smiled and crossed her arms. The wind had sent a chill down her spine and she shook inside. "Ah..It's a bit chilly." She said giggling to herself. Ji-Min then started to pick up the pace with her walking into a slow jog and a fast walk. She was getting a little closer to the market but took her time since it was a nice sunny day out. Ji-Min was a little too happy to others but she was ecstatic that she got the job she needed and wanted. She was admiring the view of the trees and also the happy people.

 

[StupidCupid]

Hyun stopped his jogging, something catching his interest from the corner of his eye. It was someone familiar. She was smiling, jogging down the path. Everywhere she passed, she seemed to surge with happiness. Yes, Hyun was pretty sure that she was Ji-Min. He could never forget such a face. He wondered what she was doing here.


With a huff, he continued to jog on, hoping that he won't bump into her.

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min had kept walking fast and smiling, not noticing anyone around her unless they called for her. She then headed towards the store and got the groceries she needed. The she held them and started heading back into the park she had walked through. Still smiling a little less than before but still smiling.

 

[StupidCupid]

Hyun found it odd that she hasn't noticed him yet. Was he that ordinary looking? Did he really blend in with all these mediocre civilians? Wait a minute! Why was he even thinking about that! Aish! He snapped back his thoughts, going back on his jogging track. Inhaling and exhaling, till he circled there whole park three times. Thus, he ended up in the other side of the park for the third time. And as if he was being cursed, he spotted her again.


Hyun scratched his head, making a funny look on his face. "It's her again, eh." He muttered, frowning.

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min had been deep in her thoughts about this new job and everything. Maybe this could change her life now? Who knows, it would help her a lot now. Ji-Min had kept walking in the park until she heard someone yelling and running. "Hey! Someone! Help me catch my dog!!" The man yelled. Quickly, Ji-Min turned around and seen the dog running toward her. Her eyes widened as the dog almost trampled her and made her fall to the ground, gasping. The dog had then gone by her and started licking her legs. "Hey! No!" She said, starting to laugh but flinched when she felt her elbow and hand start to bleed. When she was about to pet the dog, the dog had ran away and the owner kept chasing after it.

 

[StupidCupid]

He watched as the whole scene unfolded in front not of him. From the dog tackling Ji-Min to the owner carelessly chasing after his dog, not even bothering to help her up. He didn't stand that far away from her, and soon enough, he noticed the red coloring spreading on her elbow.


She was bleeding.


He ran over towards Ji-Min as fast as he could, reaching her with a messy mop of hair. "Be careful next time, Ji-Min!" He snapped, looking through his belt bag to see if he brought his first aid stuff. Finally spotting the bandaid and other needed medications, he treated her right then and there, not caring if she objected or said anything else.

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min looked up. "D-Director Doh..? What are you doing here..?" She said shocked. However, she had to say something back to objectify herself. "B-But..I was just walking, it was the dog that ran me over...It was almost the size of you." She pointed out. Ji-Min looked up at him and then started collecting the items she dropped on the ground. Thank god nothing broke though.


Ji-Min then took the bag and stood up again, waiting for him to answer her.

 

[StupidCupid]

He pushed himself up, glaring at her. "I told you not to do anything stupid," he whispered so softly that he bet she didn't even hear.


"I was just going out for a morning run!" He snapped, ashamed that he saw her out of his sleek work clothes. Instead, in these sweaty clothes. He eyed her wound with worry. "Does is hurt?"


Hyun stuffed his hands in his hoodie's pockets, looking down at the ground, his messy hair sweeping over his eyes. He didn't want to come off to her as someone who cared. But what was he to do!? If she got hurt, that meant one less human being helping him at work. Which meant less profit.

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min tilted her head and got frustrated. "Why would you ask me that after you just yelled at me?!" Ji-Min felt a little offended. She then sighed and looked down. "Director Doh, I will see you tomorrow. Didn't mean to bother you and I will be more careful on your behalf so you won't have to help me again." She sighed, covering her face with her open hand as she turned around and started walking. Why was Director Doh so mean?! At first he helps her, then he snaps at her, and then he tries to help her again?! Aish! This man is unreadable in his actions!

 

[StupidCupid]

"Is it bad for a man to show that he's worried?" He quipped. "I'll see you tomorrow then, goodbye Ji-Min."


He watched her go, frowning. Hyun knew what was going on in that little head of hers. He must've thought that he was crazy or something! Was it bad to go out of character for once in his life? Was it bad that he wanted to help? Bah! Why did he bother! Throwing his hands in the air, he sighed making his way back to his apartment. A few people shot him uneasy glances. In return, he glared at them.


"They must think that I'm crazy too," he told himself with a chuckle. Well, he does admit that he can be off at times. But crazy! No, that was a bit too much.

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min had sighed at his comment about if I man can show if he's worried or not. Of course he can but he shouldn't snap at the girl, then show some-what affection towards her. Ji-Min had then looked looked back up and kept walking back to her small and cozy apartment. She had unloaded everything and put things away in the fridge and cabinets.After that, she started making an early lunch for herself. She had made herself Saeng Sun Jun. She always liked the meal too, it was easy to make also.

 

[StupidCupid]

When he finally reached his home, Hyun sat on his comfy chair, arms placed ontop the arm rests. He took the belt bag off of his waist, tossing it on the ground. He watched it land with a thump. Looking at the table that sat in rode not of him, he wondered what more could he do.


Hyun had many things to do, but those usually just involved work. Every Sunday, he was simply forced to sit at home to attend to his own doings. With a sigh, he flipped his laptop open, browsing through YouTube, hoping to find anything entertaining.


(Wanna skip to the next day?)

 

[iMeisaki]

(Sure )


Once Ji-Min had finished making lunch, she turned on some music and smiled as she ate. Humming and singing some of the lyrics she knew in the songs that she had listened to. Once she was done eating, she got up and cleaned her dish and everything else she used to make the meal. After that, she cleaned the table and then changed into comfy clothes since she was staying inside most of the day. She was getting ready for her first day tomorrow on the job.

 

[StupidCupid]

Hyun woke up the very next day, the only thing running through his mind was the newbie. Ji-Min wasn't the only newbie in his department of course! He worried for them all. Collectively. He wanted to be really really for that day. He shot a glance at the clock, hanging from the wall.


6:12 it read.


My did he wake up early today! With a smile, he ran towards the shower. After, he changed into his work clothes. Finding a simple dark grey suit and a white shirt. He picked out a green tie to go with it. He grabbed a comb, brushing off just the messy strands of hair, not really caring that much anymore. He grabbed his black socks, putting them on, then picked out a fine pair of leather shoes. Grabbing his suitcase, he was reading to head off to work.

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min had woke up at 6:30 on the dot, she had another hour but of course she freaked out and quickly got dressed. She had wore a skirt with a blazer and a shirt underneath. Of course it didn't look top-notch but it looked nice. Hopefully, Director Doh won't be mean to her about it. Ji-Min then quickly ate breakfast and then brushed her teeth and hair, putting it in a some-what cute and messy bun. Ji-Min wasn't the type to wear makeup, she didn't really know how to apply it too. Anyway, she had gotten the things she needed and headed towards her work office to get on the bus.

 

[StupidCupid]

Hyun got there at 6:34. An improvement from his tardiness last time. Several employees greeted him with nods, smiles or good mornings. Nothing out of the usual. He went straight towards his department, walking into the cubicles of the lower workers, instead of going into his own office. He went in there simply to see if the newbies have arrived. He needed to make sure that they were adapting well. What if they messed up!


He couldn't even think of the amount of worry and trouble it'll send him flying into if something did happen. Once he walked into the department, he soon noticed that very few people were in. Only one or two newbies, who seemed to have adjusted well. A woman and man. The woman was busy typing on the computer, the man busy faxing something. Everything seemed to be going swell. Well, he didn't seemed to see Ji-Min anywhere. So, he guessed that was good, right?

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min had ran out of the bus and to the outside of the building. She then stood up straight and straightened everything out. Then she proceeded in the building on time but cutting close to being late. Ji-Min then went to the station she was assigned to. Once she got up there, she saw Director Doh but bee-lined behind him, making her way to her cubicle. She then set everything down, straightening her hair out as she greeted her co-workers with a friendly smile. Then she got to work, being quiet and sighing to herself occasionally.

 

[StupidCupid]

He spotted her from the corner of his eye. It was evident that Ji-Min didn't want to get caught by him. He was fine with that. Whatever made her work better was fine by him. However, he still had to wait for the other newbies. He wanted to make sure that if some were late, he'd get their names personally. So, he walked over towards a couch, sitting there, looking over the whole room like a hawk watching mice.

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min had finally finished her assignment and saw the newbies come in late. It had been almost an hour since she had been there. She got up and stretched, peeking into the other cubicles. She made friends with the two other new workers. "Hey, I'm done..Do you want me to get coffee for you two? I have a small break and can do it." She said grinning as she said so. The two others smiled and gave her money for their drinks. Then she heard what they wanted and headed to her desk to get money for herself.

 

[StupidCupid]

Taking note of the names of those who came late, Hyun a was satisfied. He nodded to the workers, both new and old, signaling for his leave. He reached the door, turning around to glance at the department for one last time. He spotted Ji-Min chatting with the other newbies, something about drinks.


"Ji-Min," he called out. He wanted a drink for himself too, feeling thirsty after all the watching and waiting.

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min perked her head up as Director Doh called out to her. She held on to the money and put it in her pocket. She then walked over to him and kept a small smile. "Yes Director Doh?" She asked politely, wanting to know what he needed and hopefully it wasn't in an angered tone.

 

[StupidCupid]

"Can you fetch me some juice. Orange juice would be good?" He asked, since she was already heading there anyways. He stuffed this hands in his pocket, pulling out the right amount of money. He walked over towards her, grabbing her hand and placing the money on top. With a smile, he thanked her, not caring whether or not she agreed. "I'll be in my office," he added, making sure she knew where she needed to drop the drink off.


The other workers eyed him suspiciously, he wasn't one to talk that much. One of the newbies shot a glance at Ji-Min. "Why did he only speak now? He's been her for over and hour, and only then does he order for drinks." She muttered, frowning.

 

[iMeisaki]

Ji-Min looked at the girl and shrugged. "I wouldn't know." She mouthed the words. Anyway, she shook off her negative response and started heading to get the coffee first. Ji-Min placed the orders and then bought the orange juice. Once she got all four drinks, she placed them in a coffee holder and started walking back to the office. Once she got there, she handed her co-workers their drinks and kept hers in the same holder containing the orange juice.


Slowly to not spill the drinks, she came over to his office and knocked the door. "I'm coming in with drinks, I already knocked so..." She said, opening the door. She came in with a welcoming smile. "Here you go...One orange juice." She said, nodding her head as she placed the drink on the desk. Once Ji-Min did this, she put the cardboard cup holder in the garbage next to her as she started to take a sip of her coffee.

 

[StupidCupid]

"Thank you," he said, eyes locked with the paperwork he was juggling with. He opened the orange juice's container, sipping from it, relishing the taste. He was never the kind of guy to drink coffee, too bitter for his taste, and wasting his time to add the right amount of sugar or milk or whatever onto it was useless in his eyes. Hyun ow indexed if Ji-Min liked her job, he wondered whether or not she'll stay. Many of his past employees left him. Be it because was too bossy or they simply lost interest of the marketing side of the company.