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I spent all my life thinking that soul mates didn't exist for me
Everyone else had one
But mine is just nonexistent
I got used to being alone it was fine with me
But it seemed to bother everyone else
They always try to set me up with someone
They always think that I'll get along with someone they chose for me
I try to be polite and refuse but sometimes I just can't say no and end up going to a blind date but it never works out
The other part and I can't seem to get along or communicate well and we barely have anything in common
At one point I stopped going on blind dates
I went to a coworker' s party one night for a Halloween party
Everyone was wearing costumes except me I didn't get the memo
I was wearing a black long shirt with black straps and black pants my hair was styled in a comma style
I felt so awkward standing there with my drink when everyone else was in their costumes dancing together
" I shouldn't have come here" I sighed
" you're not wearing a costume too?" A guy approached me he was laughing
He had pink hair and was wearing torn off Jean jacket and pants
" I can't believe they didn't mention anything about wearing costumes I mean we all know it's Halloween but they should tell us in the first place before we look like dorks standing here with no costumes .... oh no no you're not a dork I wasn't insulting you ...oh god why can't I say one word right..... you look great very handsome"
His panic state made me laugh
He saw me laughing and laughed as well
" my name is daniel by the way" he offered his hand
" I'm seongwu" I shook his hand
" do you work at cjj company too? I never remember seeing someone this handsome there?" He laughed
" stop" I smiled " yea I just transferred"
" that's why" he clapped his hands together
" they are serving jelly over there hahaha I like jelly do you like jelly too?" Daniel asked
" oh em I think I like chocolate more"
Daniel suddenly grabbed my hand and took me to a table full of chocolate and sweets
" what is Halloween without chocolate?" He laughed " this is really good have you tried it before?" he was holding a chocolate bar in his hand
" no" I answered
" try it you'll thank me later" he put the chocolate in my hand and walked to the jellies
I opened the bar and started eating it
It was really good it had biscuits and caramel covered in chocolate coat
Daniel saw me eating " ohhh how is it? It's good right?" He laughed patting my back
" yea" I smiled
Suddenly daniel laughed loudly he was holding his stomach
" what??" I stared at him
" your teeth are all black you look funny" he pointed at my teeth and continued laughing
Damn seriously ....am I hanging out with a kid?
I sighed and put the chocolate down
Maybe coming here was a mistake after all
" I'm leaving " I walked out
" wait" daniel held my sleeve
I looked back at him
" did i make you angry by any chance? I didn't mean it I'm sorry"
I removed his hand " it's fine I've just had enough for today I'm heading home... enjoy your time"
" oh ..im going home too let's leave together then " daniel tagged along
Seriously? This guy is he dumb or is he playing dumb I can't get him ...
I sighed " fine let's leave together"
He was whistling the whole time... talk about annoying then he suddenly looked at me " seongwu"
"Yea"
" you said you just transfered here right?"
" yea"
" do you have a place to stay in? Did you move in yet?"
" no I'm still looking around"
" oh wow..." daniel stopped walking " then you should stay with me"
" excuse me?"
" I have an empty space in my apartment you don't have to even pay much rent it's very cheap it would be fun we could be roommates"
I'd rather die ...
" it's fine I won't be moving in... my contract will end in a year and I'll go back to my previous company I'm only here temporarily anyway"
" I see" Daniel's expression suddenly darkened
" only for 1 year huh? That short time?"
" yea I'm only temporary here"
" I'll miss you after this year passes" he smiled
I stared at him we only met today...
" I'll be taking the bus now I'll see you tomorrow at work" I smiled and walked to the bus station
He waved his hands and put his headphones he walked in the opposite direction
Why was he walking with me until here if his place was in the opposite direction?
This guy what's his deal?
The next day at work I decided to ask my coworker about him
" there is a guy named daniel I met him yesterday at your party he works here too... I-"
" oh so you met daniel? Isn't he so kind? He's really sweet towards everyone he doesn't even do his own work only but he also helps his coworkers too
I'm glad you met him you're nearly the same age you'll get along very well" he patted my back
Sweet and kind? Hmm he was I guess
" SEONGWU"
I heard my name being called loudly
I looked up and daniel was standing holding two cups of coffee
I walked out with him he offered me the coffee
" I had to ask around for you I'm happy I found you" he smiled
" thank you for the coffee" I drank it in one shot " it's so bitter" I realized after I drank all of it
" oh do you drink your coffee with sugar?" Daniel suddenly disappeard
He came fast holding two sugar sachet " here"
" I already finished the coffee" I couldn't help but laugh at him his expression was really funny
" drink mine then" he put the sugar in his cup and handed it to me
" it's ok" I was surprised at his seriousness
" please drink it"
" o-ok sure why not?" I drank it
He was looking at me drinking which was really uncomfortable
" how is it? Is it good?"
" yea it's good"
Daniel sighed " next time I'll put sugar in your coffee"
" Daniel...you don't have to bring me coffee anymore I'll make one myself"
" oh ok"
" I mean I don't want to burden you daniel I can make my own coffee"
Daniel suddenly smiled " it's no burden I really like you seongwu that's why I want to do everything for you" daniel suddenly covered his mouth with his hands his face turned red
I stared at him ...did i hear correctly?
" I'm sorry seongwu I think I'm late I have a meeting now" daniel ran out
He likes me?
It's the first time I ever heard someone say that to me
I was laughing to myself remembering how he acted embarrassed afterwards
He is really cute
As I was arranging my papers in my bag planning to leave work I spotted daniel peeping on me from the door
This guy is something else really
He is so childish and funny
" daniel" I called him
He pretended he wasn't looking at me
" were you waiting for me?" I had the biggest smile on my face
" oh no I -"
He was stuttering
I held his hand "let's go"
He was surprised
He was silent the whole time I could see his face and ears were red
" did you find a roommate yet?" I asked him
" oh no ..." he scratched his head
" that's good then because I'm interested"
Daniel stopped walking and stared at me
" I want to be your roommate daniel"
" you do?" His mouth turned into a smile from ear to ear
" yea" I nodded " I think we get along well"
" I think that too" daniel suddenly hugged me
" when will you move in? I'll clean up the place for you"
"Emm maybe tomorrow since it's a weekend I already packed my stuff I'll come by tomorrow"
" that's great give me your number I'll send you the address" he said holding his phone
I saved my number on his phone and gave it to him
" I don't know if I can sleep tonight" daniel laughed
" please take care of me for just one year" I smiled at him
He nodded
In the morning I took a taxi to Daniel's place
I only had 3 big luggages for my clothes and stuff
I took them out and rang the bell to Daniel's apartment
Daniel had a towel around his waist and over his head " come in" He smiled " you came earlier than expected" he laughed
I don't know why but I covered my eyes as I carried my luggage inside
Daniel was shirtless n water was dripping on his abs
Damn I would never imagine him being this bulky under his suit
He was showing me around while still wiping his hair by the towel
"Here is the living room, bathroom and our bed room"
I blinked twice trying to comprehend what I just heard "OUR BEDROOM? OUR BEDROOM?"
Daniel nodded " yea our bedroom"
" there is no separate room for me?" I was panicking
Daniel scratched his head " no just 1 bedroom 1 living room and 1 bathroom that's why it's cheap" He laughed
I opened the so called bedroom and I saw a a bunk bed
Two beds connected by a ladder
WHAT THE HELL IS THIS I was screaming inside my head
" which position do you prefer? Top or bottom?" He smirked
Damn it what is he trying to say ......
" TOP OF COURSE" oh god why did i scream I covered my face with my hands
Daniel bursted laughing " sure Mr. Top"
I was starting to get angry but I realized I should be calm at least i have a place close to work now
I was unpacking and daniel was helping me
"Em shouldn't you dress up first?" He was still in his towel
"Omg I forgot I was naked" He laughed he took his clothes and went to the bathroom
That guy really .... I sighed
I finished arranging my clothes in the closet
Daniel left one empty closet for me
Thank God my suits didn't get wrinkled in the bag
I put my stuffed toys on my bed on top
It's really annoying to climb up and down the ladder.... maybe I should switch with daniel...
Nevermind he is going to laugh at me with the whole top bottom thing again
I'll just lay down here I'm so tired
I felt daniel jumping on his bed the whole bed was shaking
" Omg did i wake u up?" Daniel's head was peeping on me
" it's ok I wasn't sleeping"
" I forgot u were even here" he laughed
Why is it that when he laugh I always feel safe? As if his laughter makes my heart warm
" it's ok" I smiled
" should I switch off the lights for you?"
" sure"
Daniel switched off the lights and walked slowly to his bed
I couldn't sleep
" Daniel are you asleep?"
" no why aren't you asleep seongwu?"
" I don't know I'm thinking..."
" about what?"
" many things"
" do you miss your old workplace? Or house?"
" not really to be honest I never was happy there and I never had any friend near my age at work so I was happy to meet you"
" really?"
" yea I feel at ease when I'm with you I don't have to use any honorifics or watch my speech I feel free and relaxed"
"Oh"
" I think this is how u feel too right?"
Daniel gulped " actually ... well yea I do like you because we get along well but not as just friends I really like you more than that seongwu I think I have a crush on you"
" huh?"
" I think I love you seongwu"
" WHAT?"
" chill I'm sorry for saying this it felt so heavy on my heart but I think I like you I can't hide it
I don't know if u feel the same or not but I can't lie to you I just want you to know
It's ok if you reject me at least my heart feels lighter now"
" but how? we only met a few times ... how do u know u like me?"
" I actually know since the first time I saw you I know that we were fated for each other"
" oh"
" do you like me? Tell me please"
" I don't hate you of course"
" do you like me seongwu?" Daniel's tone was serious
" I like you when you laugh and smile I feel warm and happy looking at you, when you offer your help every time I needed something I felt that for the first time someone actually cared about me, when you said you liked me at work I felt like the happiest person I didn't know why I felt like that then but I think I know why now ... daniel I might also like you too"
Daniel was already up looking at seongwu
" you like me too?" He asked seongwu
Seongwu got up he looked at Daniel's eyes " yea I think I really like you daniel"
Daniel moved towards seongwu and hugged him tightly almost squeezing seongwu but seongwu felt Daniel's warmth in the hug he closed his eyes and enjoyed it
For the first time seongwu knew what it felt like finding someone's soul mate
It wasn't an illusion anymore
Seongwu looked up at Daniel and kissed his lips
Suddenly a horrible thought came across seongwu's mind he pulled himself from daniel
" but daniel I'm only here temporarily
I'm only here for one year only
I can't stay longer even if I wanted"
" it's ok seongwu let's make it the best year of our lives then" daniel placed his hand under seongwu's chin and leaned closer
he kissed seongwu