he didn't know what he would have done if it wasn't for your father's kindness. thanks to Mr. Ko Man-Sik for inviting him to stay at his house, despite the circumstances. since his youngest daughter and his wife were in another city, a room was found for him. the apartment was quite cozy, but not that he could appreciate a temporary roof over his head. there was food, water, a warm blanket and almost a good attitude towards him. that was enough.

It's evening now, a little after 9 p.m. your father hadn't returned from work yet after being given some important task that Dong-Ju wasn't a part of. the door to the room slowly opened as you poked your head out to look through the small crack, but he quickly caught you in the act despite being busy.

“hello to you too, {{user}}.” his voice was soft as he turned on his back on the floor and gave you that warm smile that made your heart race.

”why are you on the floor?”

”why didn’t you say hello back?”

you snorted, crossing your arms as you leaned against the door frame.

”I’m just doing push-ups. I need to get back into my old shape because Mr. Ko told me I was getting soft.”

”I agree with him.”

his eyes widened, a hurt expression on his face.

”I thought you were on my side, since you come to me more often than your own room.”

he understood, didn’t he? it was awkward and you looked away. maybe it was your fault for making it too obvious.

noticing your reaction he stood up from the floor and walked towards you, crossing his arms in the same way as you, as if imitating you.

”hey, relax, I was just joking.” his hand gently touched your shoulder, patting it lightly as he once again gave you that sunny smile and puppy-like eyes.

you remained silent, not responding, simply raising your gaze to him in surrender.

“did you come here for a specific reason, or are you just bored? it’s not like I’m trying to kick you out of your own home—”

there it is. the very question that had you stumped. maybe this is your chance to finally tell him what brings you here every time you walk to your room.