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His family is easy to get along with, his oldest brother will get married soon, and they are teasing him for not having a girlfriend since his last break up. Yes, last break up. He never mentioned that to me.

“Do you have a boyfriend, Chaewon?” his father asks, and I awkwardly smile as my mouth is full.

“None.” I shortly respond slowly swallowing the food.

“Jimin, are you open to a new relationship?” his brother asks, and they laugh.

“No.” Jimin shortly response and they all shut their mouths.

I look at him and he winks at me. Maybe he did that to shut their mouths? I don't know, maybe.

After lunch, I thank everyone especially his mom who cooked a delicious meal for us today. He told me to meet him at the back of the house, and so I did. I saw him standing there so perfectly, even though he is doing nothing.

“Hi.” I said, and he turns around handing me a flower. It's a garden flower. But I appreciate it.

“Want to have some swim later?” he asks, and I look at him wanting some hint.

“Swim? I can't swim.” I said and he laughs. Yes, he laughs throwing his head back like a little kid.

“Don't worry, I'll teach you.” he said, and I shake my head in disagreement.

“No. How could I trust you then?” I said and he strides a step towards me.

We are just an inch apart still smelling his perfume. I reckon what perfume is he wearing?

He holds my hand gently and rubs my knuckles.

“Just trust me.”

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“Jimin it's cold. The water is cold.” I said rubbing my palms on my arms.

He's already in the water, and I'm there at the shore watching him as he enjoys the water. I frown as I sit down on the beach cloth watching him enjoying the waters.

My heartbeat stops when Jimin disappears. I quickly get up on my feet, even though the water is ice-cold I run through it and didn't get any glimpse of him.

“Jimin!” I outcry looking around. “Jimin! Please don't joke around!”

Tears began to stream from my eyes when suddenly someone grabs me from behind. I scream as loud as I can, and I squirm a lot.

“Let me go!” I shriek and the person who grabbed me put me down.

I look back and found Jimin shirtless. I quickly turn around feeling my whole face is turning red.

“Why did you do that?!” I exclaim still not looking at him.

“I lost my shirt and can't find it. Let's just enjoy the water.” he said grabbing my hand.

Even though the water is ice-cold, I splash onto it as Jimin assist me through the waters. I started to enjoy this moment with him, this is the happiest thing that happened to me.

You see, a stranger just appeared nowhere then making me comfortable with him? It's strange, but I take this as a part of moving on. Jimin is very a comfortable person to get along with.

We both laid down on the beach cloth as we both watch the moon wave goodbye revealing the sun.

“I hope I make you happy throughout your summer vacation.” he said pulling me close to him.

“Jimin, why are you like this?”

A question just came out from my mouth, I don't know. I started to feel this strange feeling that it shouldn't be here.

“Like what?” he asks, and I look at him.

“Like this. Having plans at 3 AM.” I said fiddling my fingers on my shirt.

“Because I like you.”

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