*This was my second attempt at starting their story. This was based on the fact that they had a bigger age gap (which they don’t anymore). Jaesun at this time was already established and working full time as a resident at his parent’s hospital, while Jiho was struggling to finish off college and land a secure spot at the tech company he was doing an internship with.
Chapter 1 - Prologue
Jiho
I got the ice cream! They had your favourite flavour too!
Jaesun
[Smiles] Thanks~
Jiho
Hey, there is something I want to ask you.
Jaesun
What is it?
Jiho
My team director called me last week… He told me that I passed admission for the new project, but I don't know...
Jaesun
I thought you were dead set on doing it. What is holding you back?
Jiho
[Hesitant] They extended the contract...
Jaesun
[Surprised] Really?
[Curious] How long?
Jiho
[Silence] …
Jaesun
[Confused] Jiho?
Jiho
1 year...
Jaesun
[Unfazed] Is that why you don't want to go?
Jiho
[Denial] No!
Jaesun
What is the problem then? It's a job that pays well and will benefit your career. It's what you wanted to do ever since you joined that company as a trainee.
Jiho
[left speechless]
Jaesun
[Notices the time on a nearby billboard] I got to head back to my shift soon, I'll walk you to the station.
Jiho
[Left defeated] Ok...
