The restaurant didn't change a bit. Busy but I could see Yohan handling it well during the work hours. He was delivering orders again and then returning back to the kitchen to cook the other meals.

After what happened yesterday, I decided to take the weeks off - traveling to write and post for my blogs and focusing more on the bucket list that I had. I can't let time go to waste, after all. I still have lots to do before I travel off to another country.

It was just surprising since after I got inside the house a few weeks back, they all made sure to push me back outside before the house quickly disappeared again. I knew it wasn't personal.

There was probably something important in there like the pantry in the restaurant. Of course, I decided not to let my curiosity go with that one. I've known too many secrets already in the restaurant by finding out about the pantry, it would be rude and it wasn't my thing to know more than I do.

As I stood outside, all I heard were chit-chats inside the house. They weren't arguing, just a lot of talking here and there. So, I decided to leave right after that - not wanting to interfere. Bringing back that kitty was the only reason why I went there anyway. Plus, I don't particularly appreciate getting into trouble.

Sighing as I remembered that, I hesitated on opening the restaurant door. My fingers didn't move, too afraid of what they might think after visiting the restaurant a couple of times. If I'm honest, I was scared.

Were they mad? I couldn't tell.

Curiosity might have caught the cat after all.

Yohan saw me, his eyes squinting as soon as he saw me just standing right there and not moving an inch. It didn't take long for him to suddenly appear right in front of the glass - scaring me after my eyes went back up. He opened the door, a raised eyebrow evident on his features.

"Are you coming in or not?" That took me aback. I nodded, not wanting to hold him there for long, and decided to sit at another table this time - even if the woman sitting at my table had already left. Yohan's eyes didn't leave me as I ordered.

When I noticed that he was studying me, I decided to speak up. "Is there something wrong?"

"You changed a little bit. Distracted? Hesitant?" he commented before I decided to correct the words.

"Distant, these past few days, maybe. Distracted, not really. Hesitant, yes."

Fiddling with the ring on my fingers, I continued, "I have this feeling you're all mad at me. From the pantry thing."

"It's not-" I cut him off.

"I feel like I've just invaded personal space. I wanted to apologize," I told him before I sighed. My eyes were still fixed on the table. I was trying to avoid his gaze 'cause I knew that I might stumble on the words if I do so.

"And I want you all to know that your secrets are safe with me. And if you want me to forget, I'd try. I'd rather not dwell on what's inside that place."

Mentioning the pantry, his lips only curled into a smile. I could tell that he took his time to think of words since he stood there for a couple of minutes before deciding to answer. "Apology accepted. Just know that we aren't mad. Surprised, probably is the right term for that."

I muttered thanks before deciding to recall what happened in the past few weeks. There was this feeling that there was still tension going on right after I left. Not knowing what to add right after, I changed the subject. "Ah right, how's Shin and Giyeon? I heard Giyeon also mentioning you."

His hands went to rub his nape and awkwardly looked away. "Well, I might not have set the kitchen timer, and Giyeon forgot to get the cookies on the oven."

"No worries though, it's a small matter. Shin and Giyeon are alright. Closer than ever. Maybe they're just surprised with what happened, that's all."

That's a relief then.

Yohan handed me the menu before taking out his notepad. This time, I took my time looking for new dishes this time. I wanted to try something else. Something out of my comfort zone. That's why I discarded the meals I ordered before. I might add this new one to the meals I'd try again, who knows.

"I'll go with Seongge Guk and Jeonbokjuk. Do add in a Gogi Guksu." Yohan wrote this in the notepad before giving a chuckle and an amused look.

"Still hesitant, I see." I nodded before shrugging.

"First time trying those kinds of seafood. I'm not a fan of Abalone, maybe not yet. Plus, Sea Urchin seems..." I trailed off, not knowing how to explain. The words seem to disappear right before I say them so I awkwardly smiled in return.

But I continued anyway with another thought, "But I figured it would be best to try than not to. After all, I'm here in Korea. Might as well do."

"Good choice. I mean, trying something out of the ordinary." I nodded at that before looking back at the window to see some people outside.

"Something like that. I mean, I have been looking at this for a while. Face my fears, I guess."

After that little talk, Yohan went right back to the kitchen as I decided to take out my journal and write down some possible topics for my blogs. It had been a while since I posted. It might be better to keep track of the things I have to do.

Taking out my camera, I got an idea. What if the restaurant could get featured in the blog? Though, I might need to ask Yohan about it. At least a quick snap of the place outside with the logo and the food he prepared. Promotion? I couldn't seem to get the word out of my tongue.

At least for people to get to know the restaurants better. And along with the others.

"You got something in mind again? You always seem to think too much," I heard someone saying.

I thought at first that it was Yohan but this time it was Shin. He seems to be in a better mood. And right behind him was Giyeon, who only waved before standing right beside Shin.

It did look like they were on good terms and like nothing happened.

"Ah, sorry, I was thinking of something to blog." Shin decided to sit across me, soon followed by Giyeon, and he then stared at the camera.

When he was quiet, I knew he was thinking of something as well. "Looks like I'm not the only one overthinking."

Knowing too well it might not be better to question him right now, I decided to assure him. "Hey, calm yourself. Everything will be okay. Just focus on the present and do your best at the moment."

"You'll be alright. Everything will come as planned."