What had she expected? Had anyone ever in the history of being asked such a question, divulged a secret that was actually sincere? No, probably not. It’s too ambiguous, too vague, too open for interpretation for anything real. She herself wouldn’t have revealed anything too heavy had she been asked —naturally one would go into joking territory. Somin was pretty sure (no, scratch that, she was completely positive) that if she’d asked him any question he would have answered truthfully. She liked to learn about him, but she enjoyed it moreso when it came organically, when their conversations go off on a tangent as they often have and he reveals something interesting.
So why had she inquired about this? Frankly, that was more to do with her inability to filter her thoughts, especially when in the presence of someone she’s so very comfortable with. It was a question without thought, though there must have been a part of her eager to discover how he may react to her odd request. Maybe that’s what it was. Maybe she just wanted to catch him off guard, for once, and see if she could unnerve him.
But he had this ability, uncanny and prevailing since the first time they’d met, of being so quick witted. He was able to build suspense and so very easily draw her in. In fact, she hadn’t even noticed she’d been holding her breath until she hears his airy chuckle, exhaling softly though her stare does not simmer down just yet. She listens to his words, intently, trying to work out the exact heaviness of his secret, so much so that his words almost go completely over her head. Almost, but not quite.
It finally dawns upon her exactly what he’s saying and when it dawns upon her, she rolls her eyes but cannot help but to betray herself instantly with braying laughter, her small hand barely flying up to her lips to conceal the noise best she possibly can. ‘ Yah, you’re really too much sometimes— dog. Definitely a dog. You know how i feel about cats. ’ He’s good at making her laugh, he always has been, no matter how much she might try and hide it. Somin admired his ability to be so quick on his feet, turning the dullest of conversational topics into a hilarious joke. Where she talked a lot, he used his wit and it made for a solid friendship. One she wouldn’t trade for the world.
Trying her hardest to swallow her shaky little laughs, she raises a brow, failing to appear serious even for a split second. ’ We’re not talking about the sims by any chance, are we? ’
With the obvious hints he left her, there was no doubt that she’d find out which game he was talking about and he was mentally prepared to admit that he’s succombed to the life simulation game’s charms yet he somehow couldn’t bring himself to say it and he had to close his mouth the next second.
Confusion is clear on his face, brows knitted together and teeth digging into his lower lip as he’s unable to put his finger on what exactly’s blocking him from saying the truth - he doesn’t like feeling like this. It’s not like he’s ashamed of the game, sure the reason why he started playing can be considered.. embarrassing but he genuinely enjoys playing it, not to mention that he’s a pretty straightfoward guy, he should be able to proudly spit out his answer so why the hell ㅡ
“ah man ㅡ !” after what seemed like forever to him - when really his internal conflict only lasted a few seconds - he interrupts his trail of thoughts with a groan and he lets his body flop down, only to pull himself back up the second his skin comes in contact with the cold floor, a defeated sigh soon following. “yeah.. we’re talking about the sims and before you say anything let me just say that i find it very comforting!”
The way she’s trying her hardest to hold back her laughter doesn’t go unnoticed and he narrows his eyes at her, a subtle smile tugging at his lips that he also tries to fight back. “so a dog it is.” he nods a few times, his hand reaching over the table to grab a pocky, tapping it against his lips. “now how should I name it... any ideas?”
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