𓈒𓏸 khayan ༄.°

@✧˚ l. saerom “pft.” the way saerom said that made seungcheol want to laugh, but he held back at her remark. this girl’s confidence was through the roof — it was unbelievable. “how are you so confident saying that, miss lee?” seungcheol was impressed. even though their engagement was arranged by their parents, seungcheol never had any intention of marrying yet — or maybe not now, or anytime soon. his heart clenched at the thought of someone else he couldn’t call his own.

he sighed. “yeah, whatever, pad thai is fine, i guess. just order it,” he said, closing the menu and leaning back in his chair.

@✧˚ c. seungcheol Saerom’s smile slowly grew, as she caught his mumbled words, her heart skipping. 「He worries about me too,」she thought, ignoring the quiet, doubtful voice in the back of her mind.

“See? You do care, Cheollie,” she teased, voice light and playful as she watched him bite his lip, pretending indifference. “But once we’re married, you’ll be stuck with me fussing over you all the time, so you might as well start getting used to it.”

She leaned in slightly, trying to catch his eye. “Besides, eating alone sounds so lonely. Who else would remind you to order something green on your plate?”

Deep down, she wondered if she was pushing him too much, if her warmth only pushed him further away. But she held on to her hope, telling herself that persistence was all she needed—he’d realize her love was exactly what he needed someday.

"So, what would you like to eat? I heard their Pad Thai is delicious!"

@✧˚ l. saerom he sighed softly, rubbing the back of his neck at the remarks from the woman in front of him. "whatever then. i eat well every day, so you don’t have to worry about me. just worry about yourself—you’re so thin." the last part came out as a mumble, but seungcheol acted like he hadn’t said anything, as if he didn’t actually care about her. he bit his lip and glanced at the menu. "maybe i am."

he glanced back at her, noticing how she kept that gentle smile, completely unbothered by his coldness. it almost made him feel guilty. — almost. “it’s just another day. you don’t need to fuss over me like that,” he mumbled, though his voice softened.

@✧˚ s. bible being rather new in the town, but needing to familiarise herself with everything quickly, tzuyu started off by visiting khayan, partly because it was such a popular spot, and she was quite famished as well after a sleepless night. from what she had heard, it was one person managing the whole store, and she was amazed and could relate; she'd been alone for such a long time, after all.

entering the store, she greeted the boss with wide smile, asking for some recommendations. "hello! is there anything that people mostly ask for?"

@✧˚ c. seungcheol Saerom tilted her head, giving him a soft, unwavering smile, refusing to let his words discourage her. “I know, Seungcheol,” she said, her voice warm and gentle. “But everyone needs company now and then, right? Besides, I’m just making sure my future husband eat a good meal after such a busy day.”

She ignored his crossed arms and the way he leaned back as if to create more distance between them, focusing instead on the little things—the fact that he was here, seated across from her. “I can tell you’ve had a rough day,” she continued, as if his words hadn’t hinted at his indifference.

「He’ll come around eventually,」

she thought...「he just needs time.」

@✧˚ k. minah suuuure, and I am an angel
/rolls my eyes playfully at you
okay, we have a deal
lets go home now, they are ready to kick us out now hahaha

@✧˚ s. mingi what are hangovers.. i have never heard that before /looks away/
/arms still crossed/ i guess we will meet in the middle, fine, 2 bottles

@✧˚ k. minah y-yah yah yah, let's not go way too crazy now, okay?
think about the hangovers you'll get tomorrow when you wake up and need to work
/cross my hands and make an x while shaking my head
uh.. two bottles, sounds good?

/crosses arm and sneers/ wow you really don't believe me huh.. we are buying 8 bottles tonight.

@✧˚ k. minah the honest answer is, No I don't believe you can handle 8 bottles
and the sugarcoat one is... I'd like to see you try
hehe
/rubs my arm where you smacked it while grinning/
so, which one?

@✧˚ s. mingi /stares and slow blinks at you as my cheeks got pinched/ y-yah! /smacks your arm/ what's the honest answer and what's the sugarcoat one? I would like to weigh my options

@✧˚ k. minah Do you want an honest answer or a sugarcoated answer?
/chuckles, and without me realizing I reach out to pinch your cheek lightly, quickly pull my hand back as I clear my throat/
ahem
y-you might get too much fun...

@✧˚ s. mingi you don't believe me?
/throws hand and blows a raspberry/ mingi is no fun...

@✧˚ k. minah That's...stretching a bit too far, I think...
Yeah, just one bottle and that's it. No grabbing beer either, okay?
promise me
/squints my eyes at you

@✧˚ s. mingi who says I'm lightweight? /frowns/ I'll prove to you that I'm not! I can drink.. like 8 bottles! /huffs/
/obviously couldn't remember what happened that night/ shall we go to the convenience store before heading back then?

@✧˚ k. minah ...half a bottle
you're a lightweight drinker... drinking a full bottle might get you drunk...again...
/looks away from you, cheeks still red from remembering the last drinking accident/
lets go?

@✧˚ s. bible "Hmm you're giving so many options it's as if I would need to definitely make some time and keep coming back to try different dishes from you." The woman chuckled under her breath, a little hint of emotion cracks on her usual residing face, fingers drumming on the table before nodding slowly "Ah, so.... it's phi Bible? Or the other way around?" Ning tips her head to the side curiously before pursing her lips out thoughtfully. "Would you like to surprise me? Just something... light and creamy with noodles would be fun to try? With your Thai flavors of course, I'm pretty sure it would be amazing. So surprise me and let me try it? Since my tastes are fluttering with the wind and I don't know what do I want right now." She mumbled with a sheepish chuckle.

@✧˚ s. mingi alright alright.. I'll stop teasing you.
/watches as you stand up/ how about just one? /puts up one finger with a pleading face/ you promised just now..

@✧˚ k. minah The only one lining up are the cars that needed to be fixed... Nothing else
/looks around and nod, standing up to get the take out plastic from the counter/
Yeah. Are you going to buy some drinks? Or not...
/my face suddenly turn red, remembering what happened the last time we have drinks together on the rooftop, eyes involuntarily went to your lips/
Ahem. I suggest not though since we both have works to do tomorrow... L-lets just go home

@✧˚ s. mingi good, that will make sure I won't be part of that imaginary line that you claimed
/smiles (bitterly)/
we should go soon, they look like they are closing?

@✧˚ k. minah You can always come over to check if your imagination is real or not
/makes a disgusted face when you try to act way too cute, something that you don't necessarily do to be honest/
...please don't do that... It gives me chills

@✧˚ s. mingi a pastry shop huh.. I'll take that into consideration /makes a mental note/
rightttt /drags out my word real long as i shake my head. not believing what you've said/ I'm sure there's a long line of girls waiting for you right outside your garage
/pretends to be one of them with my hands as fists beside my cheeks/ oppa~ when are you bringing me out~ /chuckles/

@✧˚ s. bible Normally yes, but lucky the twins are not super picky for the most part
/shake my head with a small laughter/
I'm sure you'll be fine though

@✧˚ l. eunbi wow three years old
i heard they're the biggest critics :o

@✧˚ n. yizhuo "Ah yes, I have instant noodles, Mama, Indomie, Shin Ramyun, I have them all, and also if you want your tom yum with rice noodle, I can give it to you," he explained, hands gesturing to the stack of boxes by the back of the kitchen where he kept the instant noodles. "It's khun Bible, but that's too formal, you can call me phi, instead," he explained with a gentle smile, happy that someone brought a little bit of his culture to the restaurant.

@✧˚ s. bible Well their turning three soon
/laugh/
You can practice with them

@✧˚ s. bible "No need to apologize, its all good! I also mentioned the uh.... noodles thing? Would that be possible? I could probably order both and take away so I'd have something to eat later on and won't need to prepare something," ning mostly mumbles off to herself before flashing the male a soft smile and nod her head once in gratitude. "Thank you for the tea, bible khun?" Mumbles a little unsure, "not too sure if that should be after or before your name, apologies."

@✧˚ n. yizhou "mhm I'm Bible," he confirmed and shuffled back to the kitchen to prepare a complimentary free plain tea for his new patron. He showed her a sorry smile when he gave her the beverage and shook his head. "No dumplings, unfortunately, but I make a really good egg foo young!"

@✧˚ s. bible "Oh, hello! Bible?" Ning clarified, not wanting to get the name and person wrong, but judging by his features, he does look like the guy who spoke to her in the group chat prior, inviting her over to a meal which she appreciated no doubt. A small smile plays on her lips,,albeit a little strained, unsure if she should be as friendly but also not wanting to showcase a mean demeanor to someone who seems kind at least. "Thank you," bowing her head slightly, ning walks over to settle down, eyeing the menu with piqued interest, her eyes glimmer in surprise and her lips part with a soft breath elongated. "You even prepare Chinese cuisine? Xiaolongbao, as well?"

@✧˚ n. yizhou Bible emerged from the backroom and into the open kitchen pushed against the wall of the restaurant with a small smile. "Hello, welcome to Khayan," such sentence came naturally to him, as a way to welcome patrons into his small restaurant. His smile grew when he recognize the woman and he gestured for her to take a seat anywhere empty. "Make yourself comfortable," he told her whilst grabbing the menu, showcasing various classic Thai foods, japanese foods, and even Korean and Chinese foods.