The Love Maze // PJM //

7. Cosmos flowers

Jimin was lost in my gaze. So I looked away first and he slowly released me. We started to feel awkward but Jimin still didn't look that nervous at all.

" I don't think I should let you be alone. Come with me!" as soon as he finished what he said, he grabbed my wrist and walked back to where he talked about his work.

" Don't get out of my sight. So I can see how are you doing," he whispered at me as he turned back to talk about his work.

He treated me like a 5 years old kid. But I really acted like a kid. I should've been more careful. Right now, I stood behind him, watching how the workers built the building. I felt thirsty. Where could I find a drink? It was hot as well. 

Meanwhile, someone handed me a bottle of water and smiled, " You must be thirsty."

I took it and bowed at him, " Thank you so much!"

" Are you from Seoul?" 

I didn't know what to respond, " Yes."

" You're so pretty." he suddenly gave me a compliment which made me feel uneasy. 

His smile was just too creepy for me. So I shrank to Jimin until I touched his back. He seemed to notice and turned to look at me, seeing that guy in front of me. 

" Thank you for giving my girlfriend a bottle of water. So now you may go back to work." Jimin grabbed my shoulder and talked to that man politely. Girlfriend? He's going to fool everyone.

Then he left. I felt relief and Jimin whispered in worried, " Are you okay?"

I nodded without turning to look at him, " Thank you for saving me twice today."

" Don't worry! You will be okay with me." then he took his hand off my shoulder and continued talking about his work.

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Finally, his work had done. We went back in the car and headed to have lunch. Jimin brought me to a Korean traditional restaurant. As we arrived, we got out of the car and went inside.

There were lots of people since today was Sunday. We found a seat for two people and a waiter approached us. She gave us the menu and we looked through it. The dishes here were like dishes from my hometown, which grandma would love to cook for us. 

Jimin ordered Dumplings, Chap Chae, and seaweed soup. He ordered what I wanted to eat as well. So I didn't know what else to order. Eventually, I ordered kimchi fried rice. After the waiter was gone, Jimin turned to smile at me out of nowhere.

" Where do you want to go next? What kind of place?" he asked as he poured me hot tea.

" Uhm... I want to see a flower farm or somewhere I can see myself surrounded by nature." I explained what kind of place I thought of.

He giggled, " Sounds nice to me. I think I know a place here. I'll take you there." 

" I bother you a lot today." I was contrite.

" Nah, I would love to have you around here." He smiled. " Don't worry! I'm happy to be with you." here he goes again!

" I really like your advice," I said out of nowhere. " It makes me realize many things. I think I really need to hear it once in a lifetime." I couldn't look at him at all.

He chuckled, " I can only talk to you and give you advice but it all depends on you to make a change." 

I nodded, " You're right."

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An hour later after lunch, we were heading to a place where Jimin was going to take me. The further we got, the fewer people we saw. I was feeling uneasy suddenly because it's only me and him. I cleared my throat and offered to turn on the music. After got to hear some music, I felt a little calm. Jimin seemed to notice that, so he asked, " Are you not okay?"