Every Thing We Can't Have

that should be me

iii.

One exceedingly cold day, the members were set to start the shooting of the show early than usual to avoid forecasted blizzard. Jihyo was still asleep, knowing her, she wouldn't mind waking up late. Isn't it too comfy to just lie down in bed while mild cold breeze nip your skin? I bet, it is. Meanwhile, the other members languidly prepped their stuffs to survive the winter gale.

"Yah! Where are you going?" Jongkook's manager dashed to the door and extended his arms, widely, straddling unto the wall.

Brutally he responded, "Get out of my way or you'll go home with a broken arm" which was always his forte, violence. If he hadn't have thick arms, I wonder what would be his role in the show.

"Aish~ I've been with you long enough to not fear the threat." Jongkook shrugged his shoulders and kiddingly pushed his manager off the way.

"I'll buy Galbi Tang, this will be quick"

[ 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐢 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠 - 갈비탕 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑝. 𝐼𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑓 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝑐𝑢𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑢𝑙𝑦 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑓 𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑖𝑏 𝑏𝑜𝑛𝑒 ]

With suspecting glares, Jongkook gave up, "Jihyo requested it. Happy?"

"So you're on texting terms right now? How sweet!"

"It was a friendly conversation besides I don't want to assume anything. Now it will please me enough if you would stop asking. I gotta go, wait for me ~"

"But you can have it delivered. Why bother?" his manager pursued him not to go because of the snow.

"I have to check it by myself" and Jongkook strode off to his mission of buying the best Galbi Tang for Jihyo. Of course to hide his real motive, he bought some for the whole team.

The setting was on a popular Sauna, Jihyo hustled and was comfortable enough to be seen by them without make up. She looks prettier without it, why take time to put on?

"Kwangsoo ~" Jihyo called out and he ran towards her gleefully like a dog's affection to its master.

They hugged each other and Kwangsoo, with two cups of coffee gave one to his noona.

"I bet you're cold so I bought one for you"

Jihyo flashed a bright smile amidst the coldness of her feet and ruffled Kwangsoo's hair as a form of gratitude. "kamsahamnida namdongsaeng" she teased a bit.

"Noona, hajima!!"

"Arasseoyeooo ~" while laughing her heart out, meanwhile kwangsoo couldn't contain a smile at his noona's warm felt energy despite the coldest rage of the season.

Jongki offered to bring her things in and they went inside. It took time for Jongkook's arrival, he was lucky enough that PD Jung had to fix something and shoot was postponed for an hour. When the members saw the large boxes, they celebrated and tapped Jongkook's shoulder for his thoughtfulness.

"Ya-ya-yah! What's up for today?" Jaesuk inquired. Cause he knew Jongkook well enough, he won't spent a large amount of money for nothing. So the food, definitely meant something.

"I just meant to appreciate you guys" he simply uttered, sighing out of great relief when Jaesuk did not probe him more of his real intent behind.

Later on when others weren't watching and were too busy with their bowl of Galbing Tang, he sneaked in to Jihyo's side and handed her a side dish he brought from home. It was his eomma's dish, and Jongkook wanted to let his mom's future daughter in law to grab a taste.

"Omoo~ jinjayo oppa? Aigoo, it was a long way home but you still bothered. Is this why you're late?"

He touched the back of his neck and grinned. He didn't mind at all. The effort was all for her, an allusion to his affection.

"How am I gonna be able to repay you! I was shock though, when you barged in and was loaded with boxes of Galbi Tang I joked about yesterday"

"You can actually pay back ~" Jongkook with a sheepish smile looked away to conceal his expression.

With a questioning gaze, Jihyo shifted and moved closer to him. "How?"

Startled, he quickly segued. "Go on a date with me!"

A plight of embarrassment consumed him. Like a flash of bolt, he took his words back.

"H-hang out, yeah! We can hang out"

Jihyo was given a nickname, mongjihyo for a reason because she didn't even notice the nervous Jongkook.

"That would really be great oppa. We can set the day, anytime"

He had something more to say but the other members, when they spotted the two alone, were kind of jealous and pull them both to join the circle.

"Yah noona~ what were you talking about?" Jongki queried, obviously envious. "Did Jongkook hyung asked you on a date or something?"

"Aniyo~ But we are planning to hang out. You can go if you want to, we haven't officially talk about it"

Jongki with a bubble of envy chose to shut his mouth. After the shoot, they were called to stay for an urgent meeting. The main gist of the meeting was the strong chemistry of Song Jihyo and Kang Gary that attracted a lot of fans from around the globe. Thus, getting a higher rating than previous episodes.

It was fine on both sides. There wasn't any awkwardness, after weeks of filming they already established a good friendship. They both believe that being paired up would lead to a more formidable relationship.

The rest were disappointed excluding Sukjin and Jaesuk. They wanted to be in Gary's position but the disposition of arguing would lead to nothing but severe conflict. In this kind of circumstances, you should know better than to retaliate.

Jongkook went home disturbed. He was haunted by the way Jihyo casually accepted the deal without restraints. Of course, he was dying of jealousy cause a business couple would mean more screentime, projects, ads, and more together which was an irksome. Even in his sleep, he dreamt od nothing but Monday couple and him having his own justin bieber concert singing that should be me.

Morrow came, he did not wasted anytime. Got his phone, texted Jihyo's number.

"Are yoy up this Saturday? I knew the perfect spot to meditate and unwind.

"Cool~ Im in. Plus, i also have something to tell you oppa"

With a nasty grin, he left condo and fled to his stylist abode and demanded the perfect winter outfit in impressing a woman.

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