❤ Special chapter for MingKit ❤

My phone buzzed, and I smiled as I scrolled through the pictures that Beam sent. It was only the third day of their month long vacation but they already looked like an old married couple enjoying their second honeymoon. They are in Japan right now enjoying the cherry blossoms. Beam and Forth looked so happy in the photos, and it was contagious. I was smiling as I walked out of the hospital. My friend deserves all the happiness in the world.

Maybe it’s time for me find someone, too. A nice girlfriend who would go on trips with me on my days off.

“Doctor Kit!!!” I was so startled I nearly dropped my phone.

Great. The annoying officer, Mingkwan, is here again.

“Why are you here again?” I asked.

“To take you to dinner, of course,” he said with a stupid grin on his face. “It’s your day off.”

“How did you know?” I squint my eyes. “Are you stalking me?”

“No.” He shook his head, feigning innocence. “I just asked around.”

I rolled my eyes.

“Let’s go.” He offered his elbow.

I arched my brows. “Excuse me?”

“Let’s go have dinner. Let’s use my car.” He is saying it like it was the most normal thing in the world.

This guy is really weird. He has been like this since we met. For some reason, I always end up eating lunch, snacks, or have coffee with him whenever he visits Forth. But the odd thing is he kept on coming even after Forth was discharged. Which is annoying. If there is an award for being the most persistent person, he takes the cake. And no matter how much I avoid or decline, I still end up doing what he wants.

Just like, right now. We are eating dinner at this fancy restaurant.

“What do you want for dessert?” he asked.

I decided I won't let this guy have his way any longer.

“Why are you doing this?” I asked. I should be home enjoying my evening, watching a movie or sleeping early.

He looks at me with that small eyes of his. “Wow, you really are that dense.”

I furrowed my brows.

“I like you Doctor Kit.”

I choked on my steak. Heat suddenly rising to my ears.

“What!?”

“I like you. Please be my boyfriend,” he says it with a serious tone. I realized he stopped being playful since we started the topic.

I stared at him with my mouth open wide. “What on earth are talking about?”

“I said I like you. It can't be more clearer than that.”

“You’re gay?” I asked.

“No.” He looks up as if finding another answer above. “Or maybe. I’ve had lots of girlfriends in the past, until you. So maybe I am.”

“But I’m not gay.” This conversation is getting ridiculous by the minute.

“So?” He shrugged his shoulder. “I like you no matter what your preference is.”

I can only stare at him.

“How many relationships have you had Doctor Kit?”

“I… uh..” No, don’t tell him, Kit.

“I never had one.” I'm so stupid.

“See, you haven’t been with anyone. So how can you tell,” he said.

His stupid grin is back again. “So please date me. I promise I will be the best boyfriend.”

“Officer Mingkwan...” Damn, this guys is so confident, I don’t know where he gets it. “No.”

“Why? It’s not like you don't like me,” he said. “Do you hate me?”

“No. I just…” I really don’t hate him. But he is just...

“Then be my boyfriend. Na… na...” His fingers snaked unto mine and intertwined them.

“See, how perfectly our hands fit with each other,” he said.

“Smooth talker. But no.” I said firmly. This is all too sudden. “Do you understand what you are saying?”

“Then why are you blushing?” he said still with the stupid grin.

“Hey!” I snapped at him and pulled my hands away.

He lets out a deep sigh.

“Okay. I won’t rush you,” he said. “Give me a month, to court you properly. I will make you fall for me. Then we’ll be boyfriends. Just like P’Forth and Doctor Beam.”

I stared at him incredulously.

“I will show you every single day, how important you are to me.” He declared.

***

And so it began. He calls it his mission. He never failed to show up every single day bringing a rose. People at the hospital already knows him as Doctor Kit’s boyfriend. Which is damn annoying. I grew tired of correcting them so I stopped after two weeks, and just let them think whatever they want.

More often, he brings me lunch. Sometimes homemade, sometimes from my favorite shop. He has his way of knowing stuff about me, which I think is creepy. He said it’s the perks of being an officer. But I found out he was just contacting Beam. During busy days, he brings me coffee or sandwich. Sometimes he just accompanies me on the rooftop garden and just lets me sleep on his shoulder.

On some days I am grumpy and he would just stay quiet. On one of my off days, he took me out and we just rode somewhere far and enjoy the fresh air. On some days he would go with me to go shopping, watch a movie, or just stroll around the city.

My work time is demanding but he is always willing to wait for me. Sometimes I think he is neglecting his officer duties.

No, we are not dating… yet. I still have a few more days to answer him, right? You might think I don’t appreciate his gestures. I do, I really do. But I am not used to having someone do these things for me. He has already invaded my life. And he acts like we were already a couple. Opening doors for me, picking me up from work, driving me around. Sometimes I think his day just revolves around me and his work and nothing else.

This perplexes me and it’s messing with my mind. I told myself not to fall for him. But now, I am not really sure of myself. I don’t even know myself anymore, and I don’t know why I am acting like this.

I am irritated with myself, and feel really stupid…. And that stupidity led to me doing something I fully regretted.

***Flashback***

It was already 7:00 AM and I haven’t had a wink of sleep for the past 36 hours. It’s finally time to go home and I am so fucking tired. We just had two pronounced deaths in the emergency room today and I felt so terrible. I don’t feel well at all.

I see Ming waiting outside, and I am not in the mood for his sweet talks this morning.

“Good morning, Ai’Kit,” he says as he greets me by the hospital entrance. As usual, he hands me a rose.

He looks so fresh and bright, with that stupid smile on his handsome face. While I’m here looking like a hurricane victim, hair unkempt and dark circles on my eyes. I felt irritated. Sometimes I ask myself why I chose this profession.

“You look really tired.” He traces the bags under my eyes. “Come, let’s have breakfast so I can drop you home so you can sleep.”

He took my hand. “I also have to tell you something over breakfast...”

“People are watching, Ming.” I complained but he ignored me. This is what he is good at.

“Ming…” I tried to let go of his hand, but he just held it tighter.

Something in me just got triggered.

“Aren't you tired of doing all this?” I asked with a scowl.

“No,” he said without hesitation.

I pinched the bridge of my nose.

“Hey, are you okay?” His attention turned to my hair, his free hand started arranging the strands.

“For god’s sake. Even for a minute, can you just leave me alone, Ming!”

I said it with so much force, he was speechless for a while. He finally let go.

“Am I really that annoying, Kit?” he said softly breaking the silence.

I didn’t answer and I can see the obvious pain in his eyes.

But I am so tired right now. “I don't really want to do this Ming.”

“Then what do you want?”

“Nothing!” I snapped.

He didn’t say anything.

“Can you just stop?” I say with obvious frustration in my voice.

“Are you rejecting me?” he asked with a low voice.

I ignored him and remained quiet.

“I’m sorry,” he said.

“If you are sorry, then just go the fuck away!” I barked.

I heard him take a deep breath. I know he is looking at me and I know if I look at him I’ll see his puppy dog eyes. But I’m too upset right now it won’t work on me.

“Is this is your answer? Have I failed my mission?”

No answer from me. I just stood still looking away.

He looked at me for a long time. Until I felt his gaze turn away, and I heard him take a deep breath.

“Just… take a rest,” he said.

And just like that, he went away. Leaving me standing at the hospital entrance.

***End flashback***

I sighed as I entered my room, I looked at the vase with the roses Ming had given. Some were still fresh, some are already wilting. There are already twenty of them total. So it has been twenty days.

And then, it has been four days. Four days since after that twentieth day, the day I had a tantrum. He stopped coming. No text from him, no calls, nothing.

Did he give up that easily? Why am I feeling so stupid. Now that he is gone, I can only think of him. Only him and it is so frustrating.

The truth is… I miss him. The first few days he admitted he liked me, I panicked. I was so unsure and disoriented. But the more I spent time with him, the more I was starting to get to know him.

He is charming and funny. He is kind and generous. He is handsome… and really sexy. But my stupid in denial brain was always contradicting with my already fallen heart. That’s why I did what I did.

To tell you honestly, after the first few weeks, I started to realize I was just kidding myself trying not to give in, trying not to like him. I saw the hurt in his eyes when I yelled at him, and I felt so fucking stupid after that.

The fact that he let go and gave up after all that he did… hurts. He clearly said a month but it was just twenty days in.

I stared at my phone. My fingers hovered over the call button. No.

I typed a message instead.

I miss you... backspace.

Come back… backspace.

Mingkwan!... backspace.

I’m sorry. Where are you? I hit send before I change my mind.

***

It’s the seventh day today, I feel stupid for keeping count. It’s finally, time for my shift end. At times like this he would be at the entrance waiting for me with a stupid smile in his face. But I know he won’t be anymore.

I said goodbye to the staff and walked out.

I stopped.

My heart skipped at the sight. Ming was standing at the entrance.

“Ai’Kit,” he greeted.

I ran to him and pushed his chest hard.

“Where the fuck have you been?” I say angrily.

He was taken aback and just stared.

“Where were you?” I scowled. I want to punch his face. I miss you so much, you idiot.

“I'm sorry,” he rubbed his neck looking apologetic. He handed me roses. Seven of them.

“I was on undercover. I was supposed to tell you that time but you were mad and exhausted. I’m sorry.” He explained.

“I miss you, Kit.” He held my hand. God how I miss his touch. “I wasn’t able to call or text, I ran out of time and we were not allowed to bring personal stuff so I left my phone at home. I immediately ran here when I saw your text.”

I just stared at his unshaven but still very handsome face

That was it? He didn't actually gave up? He’s not mad or anything? He was just…being Ming. This guy, really.

“Ai’Kit, I’m sorry na…” he said.

I couldn't hold it anymore. I grabbed him by his jacket and hugged him tightly.

“Okay, fine. Yes.” I said through muffled voice. Enjoying his familiar scent as I bury my face on his shoulder.

He stiffened.

“Yes, what?”

I couldn’t bring myself to look him in the eyes.

“Yes…” I hesitated. “Yes, I’ll be your boyfriend or whatever.”

“What!?” he yelled.

“Shh… lower your voice, you idiot.” I scolded him. “I said yes. Stop with your stupid mission already. I get it. You like me. I like you, too.”

He looked at me with his brightest smile ever. I finally looked at him and smiled back.

“Damn, your dimples! Why are you so cute,” he said as he offered his hand.

I took it and we laced our fingers and walked to his car.

And just like that, I am now Officer Ming’s boyfriend, and he is now Doctor Kit’s boyfriend, officially.

***