Emergency Blind Date - Chapter 36

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#Episode 36

 

I thought the interns were hiding somewhere sleeping since they were nowhere to be seen for a moment, but apparently that wasn’t the case.

 

“Those bastards have no discipline. Back in my day…”

 

Yohan covered Ilrok’s mouth.

 

“You were busy getting scolded yourself, what’s with this ‘back in my day’ nonsense.”

 

Ilrok struggled and shook off Yohan.

 

Da-som giggled as she watched the two, then gestured to Han Byeol who was approaching with drooping shoulders.

 

“Han Byeol got called by Professor Choi Eun-ju. She says we’re the problem, not the interns.”

 

Yohan, who seemed to have heard something, explained about Han Byeol’s drooping shoulders.

 

“Ah, the witch.”

 

Ilrok scrunched up his face and exclaimed in a sighing tone.

 

“If you mess up charting, you get completely destroyed.”

 

Is that why Han Byeol got destroyed too?

 

Da-som grabbed the arm of Han Byeol who had shuffled over and asked.

 

“What did Professor Choi Eun-ju say?”

 

Then Han Byeol muttered as if doing ventriloquism.

 

“When recording foley catheter, always capitalize the first letter. I got grilled for 30 minutes because of that, being called ignorant.”

 

“See? That’s what I’m talking about.”

 

Ilrok shuddered.

 

There seemed to be a good reason why she was called malignant. Anyway, she wanted to be careful.

 

***

 

“What did your mother eat to give birth to you?”

 

At Seong-ho’s sudden words, Kang Hyeok, who was preparing to leave work, looked at him as if he was seeing a complete lunatic.

 

“What are you talking about? So suddenly.”

 

“No, it’s probably just genetics. Anyway, guys like you and Han Seonwoo are annoying.”

 

Though he could roughly guess what was bothering him, Kang Hyeok’s thick eyebrows rose at the mention of Han Seonwoo’s name, which wasn’t particularly welcome.

 

“NS Han Seonwoo?”

 

Kang Hyeok asked while tightening his tie.

 

“Yeah. He came to the Emergency Room earlier and seems close with Da-som. Han Seonwoo asked her to have dinner together. Good timing, right?”

 

From where Kang Hyeok stood, the scenery outside the hospital was clearly visible.

 

He gazed indifferently at the gray downtown and stabbed his tie pin in place.

 

“So what did Da-som say?”

 

“Huh? She seemed to agree to it. Nurse Im was asking if there’s something between those two, and from what I can see, they do look good together.”

 

“Why is this tie acting up today of all days.”

 

Kang Hyeok saw his tie crooked in the small mirror and irritably loosened it.

 

“Just do it roughly. Are you going on a blind date or something?”

 

Kang Hyeok placed one hand on his waist and stared out the window while catching his breath.

 

How should he deal with Han Seonwoo who was making appointments and showing off in front of all the other staff?

 

Kang Hyeok’s lips twisted slightly.

 

Da-som said he was just a college senior, but Han Seonwoo might not be just a senior, and that was the problem.

 

“What do you think?”

 

Kang Hyeok asked, looking at Seong-ho.

 

“What are you talking about out of nowhere? …Ah, what do I think of Han Seonwoo? I’m disgustingly envious. I wish I could live just one day with a face like that.”

 

“What are you saying.”

 

“Wasn’t that what you meant?”

 

“Never mind.”

 

He had intended to ask who was better between Han Seonwoo and himself, but it just ruined his mood.

 

Kang Hyeok looked at the clock on the wall.

 

There was still no word from Da-som.

 

If he objected to her having dinner with a senior, he’d look petty.

 

Kang Hyeok retightened his tie with impatient hands and put on his suit jacket.

 

“You’re meeting with the Head Nurse and the committee chairman, right?”

 

“Yeah.”

 

He was supposed to meet the Public Relations Committee chairman together with the Head Nurse, who was the Education Committee chairman.

 

Though he had told Da-som yesterday and again this morning that he had dinner plans, it was obvious he wouldn’t be able to have a proper conversation.

 

On top of that, Da-som was having dinner with that senior guy, which twisted his insides.

 

“You’re going to drink like crazy today.”

 

Seong-ho said with a shudder.

 

“Probably.”

 

There was no way the Head Nurse, who was practically an alcoholic, would miss an opportunity like today. Kang Hyeok was also mentally preparing himself to some extent.

 

“Head Nurse Kim from M Hospital is no joke either, right?”

 

“Yeah.”

 

“I almost died at last year’s conference. Anyway, you drink in moderation too.”

 

“Okay.”

 

Kang Hyeok left the research lab a little earlier than planned, thinking to call Da-som before departing.

 

But Da-som was getting off the elevator and walking toward where he was.

 

Kang Hyeok’s eyes widened.

 

Because Da-som’s appearance walking from afar was different from the morning.

 

Da-som’s face, which usually had light, barely-there makeup, was blooming like a bright flower.

 

Her already gorgeous features stood out even more.

 

Who did she dress up like that for?

 

Kang Hyeok suppressed the jealousy that was beginning to boil and strode toward Da-som.

 

Then he grabbed the surprised Da-som’s hand and led her to the emergency exit.

 

Da-som was practically running to keep up with Kang Hyeok’s pace as she was dragged inside.

 

Bang.

 

The emergency exit door closed and only the two of them remained.

 

“…Professor.”

 

The flustered Da-som looked up at Kang Hyeok with a bewildered expression.

 

“…Professor, how did you know I was coming?”

 

“I just know everything.”

 

“Haha, that’s amazing. I was actually coming to tell you something…”

 

“Why are you going around looking so pretty.”

 

Kang Hyeok murmured lowly as he carefully examined Da-som’s face.

 

She was as delicate as a flower petal that would fly away with a single breath.

 

“It’s, it’s the same as usual… Actually, I just added some lipstick. This is supposed to be long-lasting lipstick that doesn’t smudge. Want to see?”

 

Da-som proudly pursed her plump lips forward and pressed them firmly against the back of her outstretched hand.

 

After staying like that for a few seconds, she held out the back of her hand with nothing on it.

 

“Look at this. Nothing came off, right? It’s so amazing.”

 

Kang Hyeok lowered his eyes and looked at the back of Da-som’s hand. Then he only raised his eyes to stare at Da-som’s lips.

 

Is she doing this to make my heart explode?

 

Kang Hyeok chuckled softly and ran his hand through his hair.

 

What to do about this.

 

Kang Hyeok, who had trapped Da-som between himself and the wall with one hand, barely restrained his desire to suck on those lips until the lipstick disappeared, and asked while pretending to know nothing.

 

“Did you come to show me your lipstick?”

 

A low voice that seemed to scratch his throat came out.

 

“Haha, no. That’s not it. I have dinner plans with senior Han Seonwoo tonight. I came to tell you that. And to see your face too, Professor.”

 

As Seong-ho had said, the dinner appointment was definitely confirmed.

 

“Just the two of you?”

 

He asked, pretending not to know.

 

“Eun Hyeok is joining us too. Han Byeol can’t make it because she has other plans.”

 

I thought he was a completely useless guy, but to think he’d be helpful at a time like this.

 

It seemed necessary to reassess his usefulness.

 

Kang Hyeok finally felt his twisted stomach settle back into place as he curved his lips into a wide smile.

 

“It’ll probably end late today. You’re off tomorrow, right?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Let’s spend tomorrow together. From morning until night.”

 

He deliberately emphasized “from morning until night.”

 

Then Da-som, thinking of something, blushed on both cheeks and bit her lips slightly.

 

She’s driving me crazy.

 

“Should I check if it really doesn’t smudge?”

 

He tilted his head at an angle and kissed Da-som’s lips. The soft yet tender sensation sent a dizzying feeling rushing through him.

 

It seemed like she came to show him her pretty makeup, so he should be satisfied and stop here.

 

Kang Hyeok caressed Da-som’s cheek with a touch full of lingering reluctance before finally pulling away.

 

“…You should go now.”

 

“Professor, please be careful and have a safe trip. Fighting!”

 

At her cute gesture of smiling with her eyes and showing her clenched fist, Kang Hyeok bit down on his molars.

 

“Alright.”

 

As he stepped aside from Da-som whom he had been cornering, Da-som began hurrying down the staircase.

 

Halfway down, she looked up at him and waved her hand.

 

Kang Hyeok, with his lips curved upward, also raised his hand and waved.

 

Kang Hyeok stayed in place until Da-som’s figure disappeared around the staircase, then let out a quiet sigh.

 

Every single day felt like a test of the limits of his patience.

 

***

 

Even though his brain tumor was said to be completely cured, having a meal with Senior Seonwoo was quite nerve-wracking.

 

So the restaurant that Eun Hyeok and I carefully selected together was Ssam Bap Restaurant.

 

But Seonwoo didn’t seem to like ssam bap, or he appeared to have little enthusiasm for the meal.

 

In contrast, Eun Hyeok, who sat next to me, was wrapping various types of ssam until his cheeks were about to burst.

 

It was nice to see him eat well, but it was also a bit embarrassing.

 

“Senior, doesn’t it suit your taste?”

 

Da-som asked Seonwoo, who was rinsing his mouth with water. Then Eun Hyeok said it was delicious while wrapping a ssam and offering it to Seonwoo.

 

“Senior, try eating this.”

 

“Haha, no. It’s fine. I’ve eaten plenty.”

 

When Seonwoo declined, Da-som spoke while looking at Eun Hyeok, who was holding it and looking dejected.

 

“I’ll eat it. Let me see how well you wrapped it.”

 

“Really?”

 

Eun Hyeok brightened up and offered the ssam to Da-som.

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