Donghyuck hums while scooping a spoonful of pudding into his mouth. “Doesn’t he come like every day?” He teases and the Yerim chuckles.

“I guess then it’s just me but I really feel like it’s been a long time, every time.” The young lady speaks.

“Oh no, no. It’s not just you. Taeil is just on the same page. You both are the same.”

It was true. Ever since Taeil had given up on advocating and started teaching in a kindergarten where Yerim was one of the students, they had gotten closer and closer and somehow even inseparable that Taeil even convinced his husband to hire Yerim as a supportive programmer in his shared company with Jungwoo. Not that Donghyuck didn’t like Yerim or her performance. If Donghyuck would be asked, he must admit that the young lady was one the most attentive and active employees. She had already gained a few promotions in just a span of working years.

But even after all those plus points, there were some things, some unknown facts about the young woman which bothered Donghyuck in numerous ways. The first and foremost was her relation with his husband. Yes, he was really happy that she was a great companion or can say friend or maybe even unrelated daughter of his husband which was obliviously quoted by none other than Taeil himself. And not did he only say that, he even acted as if she was his real daughter. Visiting the workplace every now and then to check on her, always bringing her lunch, asking about her day, her weekends, plans, relationship status and sometimes even about her father as if, as if…

“Were you guys talking about me?”

“Uncle Taeil!” Yerim exclaims as she stood from her seat in an instant and went to the elder man and hugged him. Taeil giggles while Jungwoo chuckles and Donghyuck just lands in reality from his reverie.

Yerim helps the latter with carrying and placing fresh lunch boxes on the table. Taeil’s eyes notices the already little mess on the table. “So this why you were asking for the pudding’s recipe last day.”He wonders and the female smiles sheepishly. “Well, you could easily find better recipes for this on the internet.”

“They might be better but yours are always the best. Even Dad liked it when he’s not really fond of honey.”

“Oh really? I’m glad he liked it. Anyways, even though he didn’t send any thanking, make sure to deliver him my pleasure.” Taeil pops and everyone starts laughing except the sunkissed skin toned boss who was just filling his mouth with scoop after scoop in silence.

Taeil notices his husband and stops laughing and starts speaking, “And you Mr. Tough guy, consuming too much honey would not be good for your already honey touched health.”

“Is that a compliment or what?” The said honey touched interrogates.

“If my lover would say something like this, I would take this as a compliment. I mean, you are being called sweet and hot, who in the world can ask if that’s a compliment or what? Oh yeah, one and only Lee Donghyuck.” Jungwoo perks and another session of laughter starts with again not Donghyuck joining in. He would deal his bestie later.

“Anyways…” Taeil perks taking the other three’s attention. “I already got a little late and I guess I should leave you guys to continue with your lunch and work peacefully…” He stops for a second to see his lover’s face and yes, Donghyuck had already raised his brow suspiciously. “Okay, okay. There’s a new hotwheels set that I want to add in my collection so I gotta get it before it runs outta stock.” He clarifies and Yerim and Jungwoo giggle while Donghyuck smiles in satisfaction. He knew Taeil better than Taeil himself.

“You’re oblivious, Taeil.” Donghyuck comments.

The said man starts bidding his farewell while making his way to exit. But before exiting, he stops by the door and looks his husband in the eye for a moment. “Your oblivious, Hyuck.” With that, he disappears.

“Of course you’re mine, Taeillie.” Donghyuck mumbles and Jungwoo clears his throat.

“Off to earth, Romeo.” The elder boss comments making their employee giggle.

The two male then started unpacking their food and Yerim starts collecting her own things including the food that Taeil had brought for her. Just as when she was about to leave, something ran through her mind. “Uhh… Donghyuck and Jungwoo Sir, I heard you two talking about a project proposal and what sounded like a concern for the same. Are we getting a new major project?”

“Oh yeah, Yerim. I was informing Donghyuck about the proposals I’m receiving for new activities. They are really great deals and even Donghyuck wants to go further with them but the concern is there is no one we can appoint this to. Everyone is engaged with numerous tasks so yeah.” Jungwoo answers.

“Just that? I can be in check.”

“But Yerim, you already have some major projects and then some supportive data work. We don’t want to load another task on you.” Donghyuck concludes.

Yerim smiles softly at her boss. “And that’s what I was about to tell you. I have already completed them, Sir. Just a final polish might be remaining but other than that, it’s accomplished. So, I can get another task in my to-do list with no prob.”

The besties look at each other for a moment and then back at their employee. “Are you sure Yerim?”

“Do I not look like?”

She did. She always does.

Notes:
It is here! So… How did you like very beginning? :’)

Anyways, to clear a few points, Yeri is around WooHyuckIl’s daughter’s age meaning the characters are aged up here of course. Only Taeil and Hyuck are married in their friend circle which means Jungwoo is still single and that is really out of context but oh well. Won’t say much about the characters’ and their backgrounds as y’all will uncover those things by yourself throughout the story.

Hope you enjoyed the very first chapter and hope you’d enjoy the upcoming chapters as well.