Chapter 6

Despite their busy schedules several professors of GS department, their two residents and interns were all gathered at a barbecue restaurant chatting enthusiastically.

" yah! How long have been since we gathered outside work? I can't remember" Professor Hwang said while reaching for a bottle of soju to help himself, but Ji Woo grabbed the bottle first and quickly filled up his glass.

"Professor, please let me.." Ji Woo poured the liquor in his glass.

" You're so kind. Thank you. So, Professor Lee IkJun and Professor Ahn Jeong-Won aren't coming?" He inquired casually.

" I heard they had band practice, so maybe they will come later" Ji Woo answered.

" I see. Let's hope they can join us. Gyeoul ah.. how about your boyfriend? Is he coming too?" Gyeoul raised her head to say something, but at that moment Ik-Jun and Jeong-won made their entrance.

" Hi everyone" Ikjun waved and took a seat followed by Jeong-Won who took the vacant seat next to Gyeoul.

" Well. It seems we're all here" Professor Kwon said raising his glass.

" Geonbae! For our department to become more popular from now on" Everyone cheered making toasts.

Jwon and Gyeoul took the opportunity to exchange loving stares without being noticed; at least, they thought they weren't, but IkJun did notice them. He just grinned mischievously.

They continued enjoying, getting shots so, after a while, everybody was quite dizzy or frankly wasted.

Ji Woo was serving drinks to everyone but kept control of the amount of alcohol he took, so in the end, he was the only sober in the table. Jeong-Won was being careful at first, but then couldn't keep it and ended up drinking a little bit too much and now was staring at Ji Woo with a dreadful expression in his face, as if he was ready to fight.

"Gyeoul ah" Professor Lee Ji-Hoon said between hiccups" You know… you are the dearest one for all of us.." everyone agreed in their dizziness raising their glasses. He continued

" You" he took a pause battling with his wooziness " that boyfriend of yours... Does he treat you well? He must be good for you. Otherwise…" Ji Woo took off his glass " Professor, I think you had enough drinks "he looked in Gyeoul's direction with an apologetic smile "I don't think Gyeoulie wants to talk about it" Jeong-won come out of his stupor and pointed at him.

" You! Why are you speaking for her? W-who are you to herr ?" He was about to stand up, but Gyeoul took his sleeve and pulled him back to his seat. Ik-Jun frowned at the scene, looking at Jeong-won in disbelief

" yeah! Professor Ahn! Why are you yelling at uri resident?" Professor Lee woke up suddenly from his drunk state. Jwon kept throwing killing glares at Ji Woo, forgetting about all the people around. Ik-Jun suddenly became aware and came to his rescue before he ended up making a fool of himself.

" Ok. I think we had enough for today. Remember some of us have shifts tomorrow morning" He stood up and went to help Jwon to stand up as Gyeoul stood from her seat looking at them. Luckily, everyone was drunk enough to realize what had happened.

Jeong-Won was feeling awful that morning, not because of the amount of alcohol he took, but for his last night unusual behavior.

Gyeoul wasn't answering his texts and even when he knew she was always busy; He couldn't help but come to the conclusion she was angry at him. And if it was the case, she was right to be. Last night he was a total jerk and if it wasn't for IkJun, he could have ended doing unacceptable things.

He let out a sigh taking his head with both hands when someone knocked on the door taking him out of his reverie.

"Professor Ahn?" asked a male voice. Jeong-Won identified him as Ji woo. He paused before answering

"Come on in" He finally said as the young Doctor opened the door.

"Hi Professor," He asked politely, carefully studying his reaction. Jwon felt constricted and guilty remembering last night's events.

"I´m fine. Do you need anything?" Jwon wasn't sure why the resident was in his office but had the feeling that something was going on beyond professional matters.

"Professor, excuse me for having the audacity to come here…but… I need to ask you something" the young doctor shifted from his usual cheeriness to a more thoughtful demeanor. Jwon held his breath at his sudden request.

Ji Woo paused before continuing " I…have to know" he took a deep breath before continuing " Do you have feelings for Gyeoulie?"