I turned to look at Eiichi, who just stood dumbfounded; this is why I told him to leave. I fisted my fingers and unclenched them, then I held Eiichi's hands. "Please leave. I'll talk to you later." Eiichi blinked slowly, then he adjusted his expression and smiled at me.
"Um. Ok, sure... Um. Call me if you need anything." He rubbed his hands on the back of his neck. He did this when he was shocked or embarrassed; I watched his wide back walk towards the building entry, and I let out a breath I didn't even know I was holding. Eiichi turned and looked at me, his expression was forlorn, and he looked like an abandoned puppy.
"He's like a puppy." Daewon was right by my ear as he whispered, "I didn't think that would be your type."
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