023 — Son Chaeyoung

They had dinner together almost every Friday.

The owner of the café had long since stopped asking whether they wanted one table or two.

"You two are such a lovely couple."

Violet laughed.

"Oh, we're not actually dating."

The owner looked genuinely confused before walking away.

Chaeyoung watched Violet for a moment.

"...We could fix that."

Violet looked up.

"What?"

"I mean... people already think we're together."

"...Chaeyoung."

"I'm just saying."

"You are absolutely not 'just saying.'"

Chaeyoung smiled into her tea.

"...Maybe I'm not."