As the morning comes, she wakes up with her usual struggle to kick off the covers.
All anxiety of yesterday has gone with the night as a warm feeling erose from within.
Laying her eyes on the clock, she smiles as she finds that the got up earlier than usual, 45 minutes earlier and on a Saturday to boot.
Jumping off her bed, she goes to freshen herself up and within 10 minutes, changing into a simple white cardigan paired with a cream jeans. She closes her bedroom door while hopping on one foot as she struggles to put on a pair of sneakers.
She walks towards the kitchen as she begins to prepare breakfast.
She begins, yelling at the top of her lungs, letting her elder brother know that she is up
As she places her hand on the cupboard door knob, almost simultaneously the door bell rings.
Heading towards the door, she tries to check who it maybe through the peephole, however the man is taller than what she could see, as it is only on his chest.
Opening the door , his perfectly groomed features tower over her.
"Good Morning Jisoo. Kim Jisoo." He says with a slight smile on his face.
"You're …early" she says stammering
"I believe this is yours" He hands over her cell phone as they stand and find themselves staring at each other awkwardly.
Before he nudges her in a particular direction, "Are you going to invite me inside? Or are we going to leave me standing in the cold?"
"Oh I'm sorry… please come in" She says as she makes her way to the side, allowing him to walk past her as he begins inspecting the cozy interior.
"You're brother … Jaebum right? Is he not home?" He says as he begins walking through the lounge area before taking a seat on the couch.
"He is …. Still sleeping"
He hmms in acknowledgement, before she contunes, "Have you had breakfast yet?"
"I skipped it actually" He says, knowing full well he never has anything heavier than a coffee in the morning.
"I was just about to make…do you want to join me"
He smiles back as he nods his head.
Heading back to the kitchen, she can feel his eyes following her, locked on her every move.
Contemplating what to make, she looks at the pantry crinkly her nose cutely before turning back to face him with a smile.
"Do you like pancakes?" She asks with a clear smile
'I'm not a fan of sweets' He says internally, as he outer shell, acts in accordance " If you are making, I'd like it"
Feeling the heat rising on her cheeks she begins getting the ingredients ready, placing it on the counter to start.
Soon, Jang-hyuk walks into the kitchen, leaning against the counter as he watches her pour the ingredients in to glass bow,
"Anything I could help with?
"It's okay."
"I will continue to enjoy the show" He says
His stress make her nervous as she quickly turns around, opening the cabinet on the wall.
Her eyes dart around trying to find the flour, before seeing it placed on the top shelf.
'Jae is such an idiot!' She curses her brother in her mind.
Standing on her toes, she stretches her arms out to its utmost limit.
"Come on" she mutters to herself before feeling something press against her back.
Turning he head, she faces Jang-hyuk's chest before turning her attention upwards, seeing his hand going up grabbing it.
He was so close, she could once more smell his fragrance from all those nights ago.
Feeling her temperature rise, she wishes he could be blind in this moment.
"Here" He says handing her the flour before quickly retreating back to his viewing spot.
"T-Thanks" She stutters, quickly adding the flour before finishing up the mix.
Fortunately or is it unfortunately.
Her idiot elder brother, decides that now is the opportune time for him to awake from his slumber as he exists his room.
"What's for breakfast?" He asks lazily as he makes his way to the refrigerator before drinking orange juice straight from the bottle.
"Hmmm. Pancakes, nice"
"OPPA!"
Wincing, he rubs his forehead "Quiet down, I just woke up"
"OPPA!"
"What what what"
"We … have a … visitor" She says as she points to man leaning against the counter
"Good Morning, Hyung" The man says with a mischievous smile .
"LEE JANG-HYUK!"
.......
After slapping some sense into her brother, the three sit as the begin eating while watching TV.
Jaebum puts on his company's news channel to see if any of his stories had made the morning edit.
As the anchors calm voice echoes in the room
-Breaking news : A 36 year old male body was found outside of the Seoul Mapo-gu police station in the early hours of this morning.
The man identified as Chiya Ren, a Japanese national who has been wanted for murder in his homeland.
Given his history and build the police have confirmed that based on DNA evidence, he is the criminal behind various kidnappers and murders in the nearby area.
It is suspected that he slipped and fell during a chase, and ended his own life falling through the 3rd story window….
As his face flashes on the screen, Jisoo recognises it immediately as she forgets to chew, and nearly chokes on her food.
Patting her on her back, Jaebum goes to grab a class of water as her eyes stay glue to the screen.
Turning around she calls out "Oppa…"
"I'll be there now"
"No listen."
"What?"
"That man on T.V…." She says as Jang-hyuk watches on enjoying this unique feeling
"Yeah, What of that psycho?"
"He was the one who …. tried to kill me."