Chapter 16 “Dominique’s Little Story”
“Dominique ~ Where’re you?” a voice called.
“I’m here…” Dom said from the kitchen.
“What are you doing? Stealing my food again?” the figure asked.
“Aww…come on! Just a bit…” Dom pouted.
The figure entered the kitchen. He poured a glass of milk for himself because his breakfast had been eaten by Dom. “It's not cute to pout like that, you know,” he muttered as he stood there, drinking his milk.
“Kay… where’s Maya?” Dom asked.
“I’m here…” it was a beautiful and sweet voice that responded. Even though it was merely a typical response, it was sweet enough to make Dom leave his food. Almost instantly, he made a run to the owner of the voice.
“Maya!” Dominique asked. “Let’s jog together!”
When compared to Dom, Maya was significantly shorter. Her adorable face was so wonderfully constructed that it made Dom want to stare at her for an indefinite amount of time. The fact that she had long, straight black hair that reached her shoulder made her appear impossibly beautiful. Last but not least, she had a straightforward sense of style, and she had a positive attitude, which made those around her feel at ease.
“Hmm… Ok… Brother, will you come too?” Maya asked his brother, Kay.
“Yup…” Kay answered.
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The reason Dom wanted to go for a jog with Maya was a mystery to him, but he was determined to do it without Kay. It would be impossible for him to simply get rid of his closest friend, would it? He was completely oblivious to the reason behind his desire to be with Maya. He was just too pure.
When he stayed the night at Kay's place the previous year, he was introduced to Maya. It was just around the time that Kay’s sister had moved there. Since the moment they first met, Dom has never stopped thinking about Maya. He did it practically every night before he went to sleep, and he had no idea why he did it. However, that was the first time he ever thought about a girl. All this time, his mind had always been preoccupied with food.
Just a few months ago, he gathered all his courage to ask Maya’s number and since he got the number, he immediately began chatting with her. In spite of the fact that he needed to continue his studies in the other city, he intended to maintain contact with Maya.
“Dom…” Maya called.
“Hmm?” Dom answered.
“I’m a bit thirty and I have no money now, can I borrow some? I want to buy a drink over there…” Maya asked. Dom looked around and just realized that Kay was nowhere to be found.
“Where’s Kay?” Dom asked.
“He needs to take some stuff at his friend’s house. So, he left a few minutes ago, you didn’t realize it?” Maya asked. Yes, Dominique did not realize it. He was too occupied in his day dreaming.
“No, I didn’t realize that... I’ll buy the drinks, ok?” Dom said as he ran to the drink machine. Suddenly, he turned back and shouted,” What do you want?” He forgot to ask.
“Water will be fine!” Maya said. ‘Just mineral water.”
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Following their return to their home, they proceeded to take a bath. There was still no sign of Kay's return. Maya and Kay's parents reside on a different side of the city. So, currently, there were only two of them in the house.
“Dom, here’s the money…” Maya said as he gave a few coins to Min.
“There’s no need to pay me, just… it’s my treat!” Dom said. He was just too nervous.
“Really? But…” Maya felt a bit uneasy.
“No but! Treat is a treat, OK?” Dom said as he smiled.
“OK… Thank you, Dom…”
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That night, Dominique could not help but smile happily all the time.
“Are you about to lose your mind right now?” Kat asked after observing Dom continuously smiling while he was lying on the bed. He and Dom shared and slept in the same room. Dominique paid little attention to his best friend, and continued daydreaming throughout the day. “Hye! Dominique Kim! I’ll call lunatic asylum if you keep smiling like that! It’s creepy, you know…” Kay protests as he throws a pillow into Dom’s voice.
“Hey!” Dom yelled.
“What?” Kay asked purposely.
“You asked for it!” Dom said as he threw his pillow back to Kay. They were having a pillow fight for a couple of minutes when suddenly the bedroom door opened.
“Eiii! What are you guys doing?” Maya asked when she saw his brother and Dom were messing around with the room. Pillows were everywhere.
“Hye Maya…” Dom greeted, felt a bit embarrassed. He was caught off guard by his crush when he was acting like a kid.
“Are you having a pillow fight? Can I join?” Maya asked.
“What? You want to have a pillow fight with this monster?” Kay protested because Min already hit him so hard with the pillow.
“I’m not a monster! I’m fond of food!” Dom said as he threw a pillow to Kay. “Maya, help me torture your brother!”
“Hahaha… Ok!” Maya entered the pillow fight.
“Hey! How can you betray your own brother?!” Kay protested with all of his heart.
That night, Dominique had so much fun with his friend and… lover…