Flowers

There was a knock on the door. Linda got up and opened the door. Daehyun was standing with a big bouquet of red roses.

'I'm going out for a bit. I'll leave the two of you to talk it out.' Linda got her coat and left.

It was awkward between the two. They have not talked since Mijoo was rejected. It was only work related and nothing else. She did not even look at his way.

Daehyun spotted the kitchen and placed the flowers on the counter, he did not dare to move further until. 'I'm sorry that I acted so hysterical. I didn't mean to. You can come and sit down, I won't bite, I promise.' He listened and tiptoed toward the couch.

'The reason was because of a stupid dream. It's totally my fault, no one else is to blame. Things have been so messy inside my head. It keeps hunting me down. I'm so sorry, please don't misunderstand me.' Did not dare to look at him. She played with her fingers. He got up and sat next to Mijoo. 'I'm not blaming you. Everyone has a thing or two to deal with. I'd lie if I tell you that I understand you, but I do think that you are a strong woman. You look vulnerable but I bet you can kill me with one move.' The last sentence made her think of the nightmare. She quickly shook her head, trying to forget about it.

He noticed that Mijoo's body denced up. 'Are you alright?' Mijoo finally looked at him. 'Yeah, I'm okay. Your last sentence made me think of the nightmare I had.'

'Care to share it with me? I won't judge you, I promise.' Daehyun looked like a puppy that wanted to be pet.

Should she tell him or not. It's not like she has anything to lose. This might be a good opportunity to end things here, once and for all. 'It began after we met so many years later. Something that looked like you came into my dream and, let's say, it did inappropriated things to me. It began as something innocent and grew into a perverted monster. I could not move my body, nor lift a finger or talk. Being tide down feeling powerless was awful. The dreams got more violent. Not only did you but Tim approached me as well. It was getting out of control until you pierced his heart with bare hand and continued to do inappropriate things. It felt so real, and there was the painkillers influence too. I just lost it for a moment.'

He did not say anything. Mijoo's shoulders shrunk. She was about to cry until Daehyun locked her head between his hands. He leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead. 'Will this erase all those bad nightmares you had about me, especially about that other guy?' Mijoo jerked away from Daehyun. She wasn't aware of what did happen. Is it real or the nightmare continues?

'I'm sorry if I scared you. I just don't like it when you suffer. I feel like I did something wrong when I see you having a hard time.' Mijoo does not want to be swayed by his words. 'That's called sympathy, pity, compassion. You got it wrong and I don't want you to pity me. Am I that miserable in you eyes? You must have because of those dreams I told you.'

'No, I don't pity you. Does it make me seem as a pitifully person when I see that Tim next to you and I get irritated? Today when I saw you limp in pain in your office I wanted to run to you, but the guy was one step ahead of me. I don't like that slimy lizard. And especially when he is with you.' Daehyun was out of breath.

'I don't know if this is what they call love. But I'd like to try it and find out the answer with you. When I said those words to you that day at the rooftop, you didn't leave my head. Now, dare to kick me away and I'll kiss you in the middle of the office in front of everyone when Monday hits. It also doesn't mean that you can forget everything and accept me now. I'll do whatever I can within my power. I'll wait for you.'

Who would have thought that this day would come. It makes one kinda suspicious. Will it work or not. Is this temporary or not. What if it will not work out, in what state will she end up.

Daehyun could see that she was thinking. 'You know that you are so simple. I can read it on your face, that you are thinking of all this. That is also a thing I like about you. You don't keep it to yourself and say things as the way it is.'

'What about those roses?' She pointed out. Daehyun nonchalantly said. 'The shop owner recommended them. He told me that even if a man is right, and the wife is upset, roses make everything better.' Mijoo laughs. 'It's a sweet way of thinking, but when someone is wrong, it's wrong. I appreciate your though but next time, you can bring a watermelon so we can enjoy it together.'

Daehyun closed the gap between them. 'You're probably the only one that thinks like that.' He tried to give her a hug but Mijoo suddenly got up, like running away. Daehyun pulled on her hand which made her lose balance. She found herself on top of Daehyun looking down on him. 'I did not know that you would be this aggressive, miss Mijoo?' He had this devilish, boyish, playful smile.

With both of her hands, Mijoo slapped him right in his face. 'You are doing it on purpose, stop messing with me, please!' But Daehyun did not want to let her go. He grabbed both her wrist and pushed her down, now he is on top. 'The way you say, please, makes me want to attack and mess with you.' He leaned and whispered in her left ear.