Sweeter than Bubble Tea 1 (1/1)

There was this boy who keeps on coming on our shop, ordering the same thing every morning.He looked cute; he had small eyes, hair that falls right up on his eyes, hiding his eyebrows.He also wore the sweetest smile I have ever seen.“Chocolate bubble tea please~” he said in a sweet, singing voice.He looked really happy just by saying the name of the drink that he always order.And the look on his face whenever he took the first sip: priceless.He always looked like he was the happiest person in the world.Those actions of him never fail to get a smile out of me.Though during our first encounter, he didn’t smile. He was pissed for whatever reason.----I have always liked bubble tea.Whenever I woke up in the morning, right after we had our breakfast, I’ll always go and ask Lu Han hyung to accompany me to buy bubble tea.He always went with me and gave in on my request.After all I’m the youngest, and hyung liked me too.He’s the big brother while I am the youngest brother.But since we started performing on stage, we had never gotten bubble tea together.Here I was in my home country, while he went back to his own to perform.But that never stopped me to get myself my favourite drink, my drug, and my solace.Choco Bubble tea.“Aish~ Why is this closed? It’s not holiday!” I complained as I saw the ‘Closed’ sign on the glass doors of my favourite bubble tea house.It was the very first day of buying bubble tea alone; without Lu Han hyung.It was already bad that I am buying and walking out the streets alone; does my favourite tea place have to close too?My mood went from a little bit annoyed to super annoyed in just seconds.Then I got pissed on what I have read next.Etrude House will open here, soon!What? They are going to build a cosmetics shop over my favourite tea house?!What is this world coming to? Every corner and every turn, cosmetics shops filled South Korea!I kicked the wall of the shop before I walked away.Great, now I have to find a new tea house.--“One choco bubble tea.” A guy impatiently ordered. He was looking at the menus plastered on the screen on my back.“Do you want any add-ons in your drink, sir? Is it for here or to go?” I asked politely.He rolled his eyes and crossed his arms.“No. just choco bubble tea. To go.” He answered as he glared at me.I sighed.  Looks like he’s having a bad day.“One choco bubble tea for to go then.  That’s W2, 900.” I said as I smiled and looked at him.He gave me his money; a few seconds later, I gave out his change, receipt and buzzer.He sat by the window, waiting impatiently, looking pissed.“He looks hot.” A co-worker whispered while looking at the pissed guy.I nodded. He  definitely is hot and good-looking, even with that pissed attitude of his.“Rae-ra. Here’s the tea.” I reached for it. Instead of buzzing him, I left the cashier and walked to him with his drink, handing it personally.“Here is your choco bubble tea for to go sir.” I said as I handed his drink to him with my both hands.--I went in on the first bubble tea house I saw.I am hoping that my first try on finding a tea house to suit my tastes will succeed.The glass doors of the tea house automatically opened as I stood on the entrance.The place is filled with right temperature; not too cold, but not too hot either.One point.I don’t like cold bubble tea houses. It makes me shiver after drinking half of my bubble tea due to cold air-conditioning.The shop was filled with pastel colors. The place looked happy, warm.But it did not appease me.I’m still pissed, and the only two things can happen.The bubble tea here tastes good that I’ll find myself actually enjoying the tea house and be a regular costumer.Or to go away, feeling for pissed than I’m already am without finishing the drink.I walked straight to the counter, and placed my order.My voice sounded rude on my own ears but I didn’t care, forgetting that I am not the ordinary person I used to be.Someone might notice me any moment now.“Do you want any add-ons in your drink, sir? Is it for here or to go?” the girl on the counter asked me, unfazed on the attitude I am showing. “No. just choco bubble tea. To go.” I answered hastily, glaring at her.She didn’t flinch; instead, she’s wearing a small smile then sighed.“One choco bubble tea for to go then.  That’s W2, 900.”I was waiting for my buzzer to buzz. But it didn’t.Instead, the girl at the counter whom I placed my order to personally delivered me my drink.She caught me by surprise.“Here is your Choco bubble tea for to go sir.” She said as she handed me the cup with both of her hands, smiling. “I hope you’ll enjoy it so much that the creases on your forehead will go away, your flaring temper will cool down, and lastly, give a very sweet smile as a tip for the humble workers of this tea house.” She bowed and smiled at me one last time before walking away.It tasted great. Much better from the usual I had.I’m sure that it’s the same choco bubble tea like from any other shops, but still, it was the best that I have tasted.Are they using secret ingredients? Some kind of special tea? Powder? Sugar?I will never figure this out myself. Better get some for the hyungs.I stood up and went back at the counter to order more bubble teas.Here she goes again, with that sweet smile of hers.“Did you like it?” she asked. I looked at her and feel myself warm up. I don’t know why though.She gave out a bigger smile; a smile that reaches her eyes.This time, I felt my cheeks redden. I looked away from her smile and landed my eyes on her own.It’s clear, sparkling, and full of warm and happy emotions.Her eyes are expressive, and I can feel the temperature on my cheeks rise.I looked away and settled my eyes below her face and greeted myself with her full and quite big bosom.Bad idea. “Another five bubble tea please.” I said, immediately looking at the menus on her back and taking my eyes off her...What is happening to you, Se-hun?“It’s W14, 500. Is this for to go too?” she asked as she punched the numbers on the screen.“Yeah…” I mumbled. She gave me the receipt and the buzzer. Instead of sitting, I stood near the counter, waiting for my order.She was busy wiping the counter, and exchanging few words with another girl.I pretended to be busy reading the menus.I don’t know why, but I kept on glancing at her.She caught me a few times, but instead of being looking away, she greeted me with a smile.“Why does the tea here tastes good? Do you guys use some secret ingredients?” I asked, my curiosity escaping my mouth.She smiled. “No. we don’t use any special ingredients at all.”“Then why…”“Come back here frequently, and you will know.”“Here are your drinks sir.” A guy from the kitchen came out, handing me my orders.“Kamsahamnida! Come back again!” the guy said enthusiastically.I actually wanted to stay a little bit longer and talk to her about the tea, but I felt a vibration in my pocket.I looked at the wall clock.Shit. I’m late.I cursed then hurriedly went out of the tea house.--“It tastes normal to me.” Chanyeol hyung commented.“Still the same from what we always have.” Kyungsoo hyung muttered.“But it definitely tastes better. Way better than the usual.” I said back. Can’t they taste the difference?“Maybe it has something to do with the place. The workers?” Kai suggested.Place? Workers?Her smiling face flashed into my mind. Then her eyes…her bosoms…I feel my cheeks reddened, again.“OOooh~” Chanyeol hyung hooted. “Uri maknae is blushing?”“It must be the workers then!” Kai shouted, confirming his earlier suggestion.“Aniyo~” I said, trying to defend my blushing face. But defending yourself with these hyungs are always futile.“Shall we go drop by later to that tea house?~” Kyung-soo hyung suggested to Chanyeol hyung and Kai while wriggling his eyebrows.Chanyeol hyung smiled with his teeth showing.--“Good thing there’s not much people here.” Suho hyung whispered as we took a seat to the farthest end on the tea house, far away from the window.Chanyeol hyung had asked for ‘permission’ to Suho hyung about visiting the tea house. He agreed but not without him.“We guys may have debuted already, and we may not be that popular yet, but I won’t risk you guys going out without a suho(guardian).”So here we are, sitting at the tea house with every single EXO-K members.“So who could be the ‘worker’ who makes choco bubble tea taste good?” Su-ho hyung asked as he looked around the tea house while rubbing his hands together.The other hyungs imitated Su-ho hyung, looking for the ‘worker.’But she wasn’t anywhere on sight.The bubble tea everyone has ordered is ready; Baek-hyun hyung and Chanyeol hyung stood up and got the drinks.I took a sip from my cup.It doesn’t taste as good as with was earlier this morning.It’s not sweet enough; it tasted stale on my tongue.“It doesn’t taste good.” I mumbled. Suho hyung looked at me, puzzled. “It does.” He says.No it does not.The hyungs, especially Chanyeol and Kai are talking quite loudly. Suho hyung kept on reminding them to keep quiet.I just sat there, looking at my drink on the table.Our table suddenly turned quiet.“Yah! That girl! She’s pretty!” Baekhyun whispered.“True! I wonder what her name is. She doesn’t look Korean to me though.” I heard Kai speak.They started gushing and whispering about the girl. Annoyed, I looked at where they were looking.My eyes widened, a smile started drawing on my face.It’s her.I don’t understand and can’t explain but when I saw her, the pastel coloured tea house started getting brighter, my insides getting warmer.“Rae-ra ssi!” A girl called her and gave something to her.She smiled and bowed, saying thank you.Rae-ra…that’s her name…I was hung up on seeing her from the distance, and learning her name, when I noticed, few seconds late that she just went out of the tea house.I jolted up from my seat and ran to the door.I ran after her, surprising my hyungs.But I didn’t catch her.  She was already climbing inside the bus when I got out of the door.The moment I reached the stop, the bus has already left.--I went back every morning at the tea house to grab myself a cup of bubble tea, and at the same time to see her.But four days had passed and I didn’t see her.I wanted to ask the other staff on the tea house where she is, but I was too shy to do so.Besides, I don’t want anyone to notice me; I might unintentionally cause a scandal for the group.Maybe she quit?Was what I thought. In four days, I haven’t seen her. If she didn’t quit, then why?“Sehun ah! Get the door will you? Maybe that’s our order!” I heard Baekhyun hyung shout. He was busy playing Wii with Kai that he can’t come to the door himself.I absentmindedly walked to the door and opened it.I did a double take when I saw the deliveryman.Or should I say, the delivery girl.She looked surprised too, but she recovered faster; she gave me a bright, warm smile.“Delivery for Choco bubble tea is here!” she announced energetically.I just stared at her, dumbfounded. I looked at her face, her eyes, her smile, and her…bosoms.It is really her. And she’s wearing the tea house’s uniform.So she hasn’t quit.Relief washed over me. I let out a sigh then squat right on the doorway.“Oi Sehun ah what’s taking you so long--” I heard Baekhyun hyung’s voice called.“Oh. It’s the pretty girl.” I suddenly heard Chanyeol hyungs deep, husky voice above me. It is the voice that does not suit his young, baby face.I quickly stood up and took the not so cold bubble tea.“What’s your name?” Chanyeol hyung asked, leaning on the door, wearing an attractive expression on his face.“Um…anyeonghaseyo, Rae-ra imnida…” she answered, traces of uncertainty in her voice. I nudged Chanyeol hyung with my elbow. She looked scared.“Have I done something wrong? Perhaps it’s not what you ordered?” she asked worriedly.I shoved Chanyeol hyung inside the house then closed the door.I will get scolded later, but I don’t care right now.“No. He’s interested in you so he asked for your name.”Why did I say that?She smiled, embarrassed.“Well, everything’s W17, 500…”“Ah. Yeah. Wait here. I’ll get the money.” I answered as I opened the door.The hyungs fell on top of each other like a domino.Eavesdropping? I looked at them accusingly before running to my room.I saw the hyungs talking to her as I went back to them; she was smiling but obviously getting uncomfortable.I pushed them out of my way and quickly put on my shoes. I grabbed her wrist then walked away.A/N: Too long already =_=" Will be posting the last part tomorrow morning here.