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[He pauses to recollect his words in his brain. He wishes he had paused before saying them. His hand involuntarily finds its way to his earlobe and he catches himself rubbing it, a habit he developed after experiencing embarrassment throughout his life.

"yeah right," you say sarcastically.

"I meant it," he manages to utter, not wanting to develop misunderstandings about his comment earlier.

"Sure you did. You're a very honest man."

"That, I am."

He sips whatever was left in his glass of smoothie and makes sure to drink every drop of it.

Some seconds later a waiter appears and places a plate in front of you with a brownie on it. He puts another one in front of Jungkook and leaves.

Next to a fogged glass in a café, you sit with a freshly baked brownie and a man. What is this? A Pinterest board?

When you give him a quizzical look he says, "I hope you're not on a diet," and picks up his fork.

"I like to think I am"

"Cheat day?" He asks sheepishly.

"everyday has been a cheat day since I started," you mumble and pick up your fork to stab your brownie.

He waits for you to take a bite and gazes with anticipation in his eyes when you chew. You nod as you swallow the chocolaty calories. "It's delicious," you comment before taking another bite, which acts as a cue for Jungkook to peacefully devour the sweet dish.

You finish your brownies in silence.

When a waitress appears to serve you water, you ask her for the bill and find out Jungkook already paid.

"not fair, jeon."

"you can pay next time," he responds and avoids eye contact by sipping water.

You squint at him and poke the inside of your cheek, lowkey astonished by him subtly introducing the idea of another meeting.

"what's it gonna be? Coffee at a bar?" You joke.

"Or burger at dominos"

Your mouth forms an O as you appreciate the idea, "interesting," you mutter.]