Ren always loved to be at her art store. It was small and it was welcoming, even though she never got good foot traffic. The store was conveniently located in the center of Seoul, right next to the C & R Headquarters. Due to this, it seemed that the population of businessmen and businesswomen gravitated more towards sweets. At the encouragement of one of her favorite customers, a cute blonde college student, she had decided to open an ice cream section. Now, her customers could enjoy the art while eating ice cream. It seemed that everything was going her way.
However, Ren always felt empty. She did get small glimpses of happiness – even though they were fleeting and fast. So many couples came to her shop and she found herself scowling at them or admiring them – wishing it was her. Just when she had resigned herself to be a cat lady, cupid struck.
A tall white-haired male entered her store. The air seemed to shine around him. His movements were sure and determined, which fit his aura. He was wearing a strange outfit, which was the reason she looked up in the first place. He was wearing a leather black jacket, black jeans, laced military boots and a red tank top. She could even see a hint of tattoos and a somber face. Even though he looked so put together, Ren recognized the loneliness in his eyes.
Ren couldn’t help but wonder why his face puckered so. She wanted to reach out and make him smile. Unconsciously, she found herself making an ice cream cup for him. She walked over to him blushing and offered him the treat. Maybe if someone had done the same for her, she would not be so lonely and now a /cat mom/.
The tall male looked up at her with disdain in his eyes. Ren could feel her entire body shiver in fear as she took in his hostility. Was this normal behavior? Even his eyes were odd. They shone brightly and were mint colored. No one had those colored eyes. She assumed they must have been contacts, but she had not even noticed them until now.
“You looked upset,” she said in a timid voice. Her black earrings dangled as she moved and placed the ice cream on the table. The tall male had been sitting close to the window, with ample view of every pedestrian. That was easy enough to understand – people watching. Everyone liked to do that.
The tall male huffed and ignored her completely. She could see the disdain and disgust in his face, and Ren couldn’t help but feel hurt. She had been used to people ignoring her and even being mean. It had never affected her before. But now… a silly tall .. male… beautiful and gorgeous… just her type… was making her feel like a child.
Ren was so upset her face flushed. She placed the spoon angrily on the table and stalked off. He could throw it away if he hated it that much. Or even smash it. She was so annoyed that her one attempt to have a connection had failed. Ren had never before tried to open herself up, so this was new. Or maybe it hurt her because she knew she was going to be a cat mom forever – and she didn’t own a cat.
Ren sighed as she returned to the till and started to clean up. Rush hour was going to start soon. She expected to see a very battered young woman, Jaehee, come for her daily coffee intake. Ren had learned to like her. She was always proper and silly. She was a good friend. Maybe she could ask her opinion about love. As Ren started to make the coffee, she felt that someone was staring at her.
Slowly, she turned and saw that the tall male looked at her and grinned. What did that even mean?
[i]Stay tuned for Part 2: Saeran
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