04. Midnight

"You... why are you sleeping here?"

"So what? This room is also part of my house. No one can stop me from sleeping anywhere!!" no doubt, he is right. Hyungtae is a man who is an annoying owner of this house.

If one day Aera experiences memory loss. Then after hearing Hyungtae speak, she will immediately wake up and recover from amnesia. As we know, Kim Hyungtae's typical arrogant speech can't compete with him. It really sticks in Aera's mind that the definition of arrogant and showing off is Kim Hyungtae.

"Okay, Mr. Kim, you can sleep wherever you like. But isn't your room more luxurious and more comfortable than this room?" We'll see how Hyungtae answers after hearing Aera's question.

"Of course, there's no room more luxurious than mine. But still, you interfere too much about where I should sleep." Hyungtae answered. Aera, who heard it was tired enough that her sleepiness returned. But she is in a dilemma because her stomach really wants to eat now.

krrruyuk... kruyukk...

Aera's eyes bulged in surprise, her hands reflexively covered her stomach hoping that the voice wouldn't be heard clearly in Hyungtae's ears.

"Come here quickly" Hyungtae's hand grabbed Aera's wrist and led her out of the room. Aera is pulled with resignation because she is embarrassed and does not have the strength left to dodge. Aera doesn't know how to hold back her hunger anymore, let alone have to watch Hyungtae who will react again after dragging her from the room.

"Sit down!" Hyungtae ordered, not rude but not gentle either. Which is sure to make the object that hears will obey it unconsciously.

Then Hyungtae started to take a small pot filled with water to boil on the stove. "What are you doing Kim?" Aera asked curiously, her eyes following where Hyungtae's hand moved.

Crack...

It's the sound of the ramyeon wrapper. Alright, Aera's brain can understand a little what Hyungtae is doing. But why does he suddenly take her to the kitchen and cook ramyeon? It's impossible, right? Hyungtae cook for Aera?

"You cook that ramyeon for me? Why?" Even though those who asked are not certain will say yes. But Aera is sure that Hyungtae's cooking is meant for her.

"You think my ears are deaf? Blame your belly sound. Why is it ringing so loud?" Sarcasm Hyungtae. He is really a tsundere man thought Aera.

"Really? So... a rich man like you also eats ramyeon." Aera said innocently. It seems that Aera is getting used to Hyungtae's rude attitude.

"Yes, but not as often as you. You must eat ramyeon almost every night." quipped Hyungtae who does not get any denial from Aera. Because Hyungtae's words are true. Aera knows that it's not healthy to eat too much ramyeon. But her financial condition and busy part-time job forced her to eat those bumpy and chewy foods.

Five minutes later, there is a very tempting smell of ramyeon. It is like calling out to Aera's stomach, which is already on a tray and brought by Hyungtae.

"Come here," said the tall figure beside Aera, who is invited to follow her to the dining table.

"Wow... it must be delicious, thank you Hyungtae-ah" Aera's eyes widened because she cannot wait to taste the ramyeon. Actually, Aera had repeatedly gulped while waiting for Hyungtae to prepare food for her.

"Wait, I am wondering how old you are. Why are you talking casually to me?" Prevent Hyungtae when Aera's chopsticks are in front of her mouth only 2 cm away, how long will Aera have to hold back her saliva, it really hurts people who are starving.

"How about you yourself? You started talking casually to me, then I just have to accept it? Alright, let's see who's actually the older one here. Just watch out if I'm older, I won't let you." scolded Aera. She is really annoyed that her high appetite had been hampered because of this man.

"Sure, I'm 25. How old are you?" Hyungtae mentioned first

"What a lie, you look younger than me."

"So you mean you're younger than me? Now call me Oppa!" said Hyungtae excited. Until Hyungtae forgot it's already midnight. But his sleepiness had completely disappeared. "That's fine you don't know how old I am." Aera evaded. Which makes Hyungtae even more curious. If not older, surely Aera is younger than him right?

"Now I ask what month are you born in?" Look, isn't this going too far? Instead of making a fuss, Hyungtae chooses to answer. "August, why? Do you intend to give me a present earlier?" Hyungtae teased.

"Ah, it's useless for me to ask this far. Actually, what am I doing? Never mind, I'm going to eat now. If you stop me from eating again, I don't know how fluffy my ramyeon will be." The ramyeon that is initially tempting to eat right away is gone, somehow replaced by this inflated food that looked like a balloon. Even though it's not as beautiful as before, Aera's stomach needs more intake so, it doesn't provoke stomach acid that often greets her when she's late for a meal.

While enjoying the balloon ramyeon which turned out to be not so bad, Aera realized that Hyungtae only cooked one portion for her. Alright, maybe Hyungtae is being kind enough to help poor people like her. The fact isn't that sad because logically, it might be true. Then why hasn't Hyungtae left yet? Aera is afraid to be proud if it's true that Hyungtae is still here only to accompany her to eat.

"Why are you still here?" Aera asked hesitantly while chewing.

"Wow, how rude. I already cooked ramyeon for you, now I'm getting kicked out of my kitchen?" Hyungtae can't believe a girl seems so ungrateful.

"Hey, that's not what I meant. You are not eating. I don't like eating alone and you are just looking at me all along. Anyway, why are you only cooking one serving?" now replace the angry Aera, doesn't it Hyungtae who is expelled. Hyungtae remembered his friend's words at a club in the Busan area. They said that women are always right. If women are wrong, then go back to point one. Namely, women are always right and that is absolutely true.

For those of you who feel confused when reading it, it's okay, don't worry. You are not alone. The author is also confused by such illogical terms.

"Then feed me. Aaa..." Hyungtae opened his mouth wide without hearing the approval from the other side. "No, this is my food." Aera pulled her bowl as far from Hyungtae as possible and raised her chopsticks high. "Hurry up and feed me or I'll go over to the chopsticks myself and make you regret it."

"You pusher" despite the grumbling, in the end, Aera once again complied with the wishes of Kim Hyungtae.

"Mmm.. so delicious. Aera, who cooked this ramyeon? Why does it feel like I'm eating food from heaven?" Hyungtae praised too much. It suddenly made Aera want to vomit all the ramyeon that had already entered her stomach.

"Why? are you making fun of me? You must be cursing me in your mind." Hyungtae's sharp eyes urged Aera, but on the other hand, her cheeks were cutely puffy like an angry baby.