He pulled the chair beside her. Resting his chin on his hand, he stared at her beautiful face. She was busy on her laptop going through her cafe expenses. How many years it has been? He saw her on the very first day he moved into his new studio, two shops away from hers. And he became the regular customer who often hangs out until the cafe closed ever since.

Why Cho Ae-ra? Apart from her beauty, she is a very reserved yet friendly woman. Mysterious and captivating most of the time. It's hard for him to cross the friendship border she had for any men come in between. Like she never intended to let it loose. Always tight and well kept. Only until recently, she seems to play along with his flirting.

Things were good and fun until she had met him again. Jung Hoseok. And he knows. Another barrier is built up once again. She didn't make it obvious but he just can feel it.

" How can you be such a cold and heartless person, but lovable at the same time?" she is clearly was taken by Eric's question. Turning to his side, she duplicates his body gesture and smiles a little.

" Something bothering you, is it?" she asked. She returned to her laptop but briefly trying to give him her attention.

" How could you make me your scapegoat," he pouted his lips....