In Search of Our Destiny - Chapter 236

“So, you managed to break your car.” Seo-Jun snickered while holding a can of beer in his hand.

After leaving the restaurant and dropping Su-Jin off near her place, the two friends were now back at Ji-Won’s apartment.

In accordance with Ji-Won’s order, Seo-Jun bought the drinks, namely a bag full of beer cans. Just as he promised, Ji-Won ordered takeout.

Currently they were both sitting at the short table in the living room, with their backs leaned against the front side of the cough.

Ji-Won picked at his food, while Seo-Jun was amusing himself at his best friend’s expense.

“You know, considering it’s you we’re talking about, that’s really something amazing. After all, you are one of the most prudent and well-behaved drivers I’ve ever seen.”

Seeing Ji-Won’s threatening glares, Seo-Jun quickly changed his tune.

“That’s really bad luck. Without a car you’re kind of stuck in place. You can only take the subway. Though, I guess it’s lucky your place is a walking distance from work and you don’t have to worry about that.”

Seo-Jun took a large sip of beer, then asked.

“How long will it take to get it fixed?”

“Two days.” Ji-Won replied gloomily.

“Want me to lend you my car?”

“No thanks. I don’t plan on dying an early death.” Ji-Won said with a deadpan expression.

“How mean!” Seo-Jun huffed in annoyance. “I’ll have you know that my car is in perfect shape.”

“I’m sure it is.” Ji-Won picked up a beer can and slowly raised it to his lips. “And I’m sure you agree with me when I say that shape isn’t what I’m used to.”

“Well that’s true.” Seo-Jun clicked his tongue. L

He pointed at Ji-Won’s face with the can he was holding, making a grimace of disappointment.

“I almost forgot you like boring looking cars, as opposed to more… interesting ones.”

“Leaving cars aside…” Ji-Won smacked his lips, placing the can back on the table with a loud thunk. “What’s that about having a blind date set for tomorrow?”

“UGK… that’s fowl play, Ji-Won. Why did you have to bring that up?” Seo-Jun groaned.

Saying that, the man leaned his head back, downing the remainder of his beer.

“Don’t you think it’s childish?” Ji-Won suddenly asked.

“What is?”

“You… Just all this.”

Ji-Won gestured with his hand towards the half table full of empty beer cans and the other half littered with food leftovers.

“Trying to get yourself drunk because you don’t want to do what you’re told is something only a teenager would do.”

“Well, I disagree with you.” Seo-Jun retorted.

Strangely, his tone sounded serious. Not only that but, even after drinking so much alcohol, Seo-Jun still looked sober.

Ji-Won was slightly taken aback by both the man’s answer, as well as the look in his eyes.

It was clear that Seo-Jun was upset, yet was trying to keep his emotions in check.

Feeling a pang of guilt, Ji-Won looked away from his friend.

“I’m sorry.” He whispered.

There was a short pause, before a hearty laugh exploded inside the living room.

“Why are you even apologizing for, huh?! Don’t worry, don’t worry. It’s just like you said. I’m currently acting like a spoiled brat.”

Having been played by Seo-Jun’s superb acting skills, Ji-Won felt both embarrassed and annoyed.

With a corner of his mouth twitching, he threw a piece of food at the other man’s face.

“I was a fool to believe you were actually being serious about something. You know, it’s because of this attitude that no one takes you seriously either.” Ji-Won grumbled in an undertone.

Seo-Jun, on the other hand, simply ignored the other man and focused on picking up the leftovers that Ji-Won just hurled at him. While doing that he didn’t forget to scold his friend.

“Hey, don’t make a mess. I don’t feel like cleaning up after you.”

Ji-Won scoffed, but didn’t complain.

Consequently, Seo-Jun took that as a cue to continue speaking.

However, what he said next rendered Ji-Won speechless.

“You know, it’s actually quite funny how you’re giving me lessons on this matter, scolding me for acting childish, when you’re guilty of the same thing.”

“Excuse me?” Ji-Won squinted his eyes at the other man, a storm brewing in his gaze.

“In fact…” Seo-Jun continued as though he didn’t see anything. “You’re even more immature than I am. At least I own up to my desires and pursue the things that I want. Or the people that I want.”

As he finished these words, Seo-Jun threw his best friend a pointed look. Then, with an ‘I’m not afraid of ghosts or monsters’ kind of attitude, he continued to gulp his beer down.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Ji-Won gave a terse retort.

“Come on, stop playing pretend already, Ji-Won.” Seo-Jun slammed the beer can on the table and pointed an index finger at Ji-Won’s face. “Admit it. You like Miss Park. It’s painfully obvious that you do.”

At this blunt accusation, Ji-Won’s breath hitched. He quickly averted his eyes from the other man and remained silent.

Seeing this, Seo-Jun sighed in frustration.

“I don’t know why you’re still hesitating. You may have your reasons, but I advise you to move faster and confess, before some other guy comes along and steals her.”

Here, Seo-Jun paused, thinking for a short moment. All of a sudden there was a strange glint flashing in his eyes and his lips turned upward in a rather mischievous smile.

“Until someone charming, with exceptional social skills… Someone like Ji-Su, perhaps, appears and sweeps Miss Park off her feet.”

“Ji-Su?! Why’d you have to say that guy’s name right now?” Ji-Won jumped as though something bit him from behind.

“His face just popped inside my head.” Seo-Jun blinked innocently.

“Then perhaps I should just crack your skull open and rid you of these disturbing images. Mn, I should do just that. I might end up doing you a favor.”

Saying that, Ji-Won raised one of the empty cans in a show of hitting his friend over the head.

However, not even a moment later, he placed the ‘weapon’ down and settled back on the floor.

“Forget it.” He mumbled.

Meanwhile, Seo-Jun sat ramrod straight, with his head held high and eyes half closed, waiting to be hit. With this posture, his demeanor looked like that of a martyr waiting for his righteous death.

But seeing that nothing happened even after a few seconds passed, Seo-Jun ultimately opened his eyes wide. Then, he gave a small shrug.

“Just consider my earlier words a friendly reminder.”