Confession

48

As the new year approached, one could see more and more decorations on the road, while fewer and fewer cars were out. The weather was getting colder, but Jungkook had started to come home later.

"Madam, is Sir working overtime today again?" Because Jungkook was still out, Mrs. Miso had prepared a relatively simpler dinner.

"No." Lisa sat down on the table and replied: "He's attending an alumni party today."

"I see." Mrs. Miso placed the last dish on the dinner table ad said: "Madam, since the dinner is ready, I'll be leaving first."

"Yes, goodbye." Lisa nodded with a smile. Then, she picked up her cellphone. After a moment's thought, she sent Jungkook a text.

[Drink less and come home early.]

Ding.

[Alright.]

　　　　==

In a certain private room in the club named Cirrus Cloud, Jungkook was attending his first alumni party since graduation.

"Jungkook, Eunwoo told me you were coming, but I didn't believe him, ah." Bangchan exclaimed with a smile.

Jungkook smiled, but before he could reply, Eunwoo pouted: "This kid, how can you not trust me, ah."

"Don't blame us. You say that Jungkook will attend every year, but he never showed up before, ah." Someone said.

"Right, right." Another alumnus echoed.

"That's my fault. Let me drink one shot as punishment." Jungkook picked up a glass of alcohol and gulped it down without ambiguity.

Jungkook didn't go to high school. He got admitted to a university abroad by passing the international exams through self-study. Strictly speaking, these alumni were the first group of friends he ever made. Although they mostly got together because they were Chinese overseas students, they all had good feelings towards each other. However, after graduating they had less contact with each other. Plus, Jungkook became busy with Jeon family affairs and wasn't in the mood to come to a party.

"One glass isn't enough, ah. Make it at least three!" Someone yelled.

"Alright." Jungkook, also feeling quite cheerful, picked up the wine bottle and poured another two glasses of wine for himself.

"Cool!" Everyone finally let Jungkook go. They started chatting, drinking, playing cards, singing, and having fun.

Jungkook talked to other people while quietly watching Mingyu who sat in a corner. It was a strange coincidence, but both Jungkook and Mingyu were orphans who both won scholarships and studied in the same school. Their experiences were very similar, but they weren't familiar with each other for some reason.

A bored Mingyu was going through his phone when, at the corner of his eye, he suddenly saw Jungkook come over with a glass of wine. Mingyu raised a brow in surprise.

"Drink?" Jungkook raised the glass he was holding.

Although Mingyu found Jungkook's sudden closeness a little strange, he still held up his glass and clinked it against Jungkook's. He took a sip but was surprised to see Jungkook gulp down his entire glass. The doubt in Mingyu's eyes became more prominent.
　　

"I heard from Eunwoo that you went on a vacation recently?" Jungkook put down his glass and asked.

"Yes." Mingyu didn't change his expression.

"How long do you intend your break to be?" Jungkook asked.

"Depends on my mood." Mingyu replied.