Stella

it’s almost instinct to him, brushing off any compliments, acting irritated the moment another comes up to “interrupt” his work with a question. That facade doesn’t exclude you.

and yet, when presentations come around, he’s the first person to be glaring holes into the heads of anyone even whispering the moment that you start presenting.

seungmin has a subtle, almost secretive way of doing things. subtle when you take off work for a day and he notices it before any other, subtle when a junior employee writes your coffee order wrong that he corrects with a lifted brow and a wave of his hand.

subtle when at meetings and his eyes are only focused on you in front of him—magnetically drawn to the mindless manner in which you adjust you hair or brush off your clothing.

when you go on sick leave and an anonymous get-well-soon basket is placed on your front door after he had asked one of your work friends for you address.

that was, after using a ‘I’m delivering paperwork’ excuse.

cough syrup, lozenges, and bath scents for congestion litter the organized basket. a bit of hand lotion, a packet of easy-to-make soup broths.

and at the very bottom? a tiny note, scribbled in that quick yet concise handwriting you find yourself recognizing.

Don’t take too many vacation days off and don’t be an idiot about your health. It’s important.

below it, written even smaller,

get well soon.

- K.S.M

it’s almost instinct to him, brushing off any compliments, acting irritated the moment another comes up to “interrupt” his work with a question. That facade doesn’t exclude you.

and yet, when presentations come around, he’s the first person to be glaring holes into the heads of anyone even whispering the moment that you start presenting.

seungmin has a subtle, almost secretive way of doing things. subtle when you take off work for a day and he notices it before any other, subtle when a junior employee writes your coffee order wrong that he corrects with a lifted brow and a wave of his hand.

subtle when at meetings and his eyes are only focused on you in front of him—magnetically drawn to the mindless manner in which you adjust you hair or brush off your clothing.

when you go on sick leave and an anonymous get-well-soon basket is placed on your front door after he had asked one of your work friends for you address.

that was, after using a ‘I’m delivering paperwork’ excuse.

cough syrup, lozenges, and bath scents for congestion litter the organized basket. a bit of hand lotion, a packet of easy-to-make soup broths.

and at the very bottom? a tiny note, scribbled in that quick yet concise handwriting you find yourself recognizing.

Don’t take too many vacation days off and don’t be an idiot about your health. It’s important.

below it, written even smaller,

get well soon.

- K.S.M