In Speckle We Sparked

Chapter 2

'Can I have the gumballs please, the pink and red ones,' Noona pointed to the ones she wanted, 'And eclairs,' she pointed to the corner of the shelf behind the store clerk. Chaeyoung stood behind her patiently, her eyes following Jennie as she wondered across the store, 'Are you going to be okay for a minute?' she asked her niece, nodding, Noona's attention turned to the heart-shaped strings, 'Ooh, what are those?' and the store clerk began to explain.

Quietly, she walked over to her. Jennie stared up at what looked to be a box of Swedish made milk chocolate, 'Is that what you want?' she asked and received a nod.

Chaeyoung reached out and grabbed two boxes, 'Those go so well, with a sweet red, that I once got. It was made in the Southern regions of Argentina,' Jennie paused as she thought of the wine's name, 'Gemstone! Yes, that's what it was. I found one bottle at the liquor store and took a chance. It was so good. But I haven't been able to get it since.'

Chaeyoung listened as they made their way to the counter, 'Is there anything else you want?'

'Not really,' she paid for the chocolates and the large bag of sweets Noona put together for herself, 'Thank you,' said Jennie as she handed her the boxes.

'It's a pleasure.'

'Waho you wahyhan sum?' Noona's mouth was stuffed with gumballs as she directed her bag to the two.

'I think she's offering us some,' said Jennie.

'Thank you Noonbug,' they took a gumball each. Chaeyoung picked up her niece and held the umbrella above them all. She held out her free elbow, 'Come closer.' Jennie linked their arms and walked to the car. She placed Noona down and opened the doors for them.

'So, ladies, where to next?'

'Well, Chu and I were planning on having dinner at the café,' Jennie started, 'I'm sure she won't mind if you guys join.'

'I still have homework to do,' said Noona, 'But I also want to go to Chu-Chu's.'

'Okay, well lets, go back home and fetch your homework and then we can head there?'

'YAY!' Noona lifted her arms up high, 'You guys are the best!

'No doubt about it, Noonbug,' Chaeyoung smirked as she gave Jennie a wink and drove them back to the Park residence.

Taehyung looked over to Jimin, the squad were chatting about the odd behavior of the fishermen as they drove back to Speckle, 'You alright?'

He shifted to face him, 'Yeah, just thinking through all the stuff that's been happening.'

Taehyung nodded, 'I get you. Shits been weird,' they heard Suga mention the flying monsters and the rest of the guys laughed.

'The earthquake that happened a month ago, do you think it had something to do with the typhoon?'

'I wouldn't call what we experienced an earthquake. It was more like a tremor,' Taehyung rubbed his chin, 'But if anything, it's the other way around.'

'Huh?'

'Typhoons and hurricanes normally cause earthquakes, not the other way around,' Taehyung explained. Nodding, Jimin turned back to his window, and glimpsed the worn-down welcoming sign indicating their return to Speckle Town.

'Could you drop me off here,' Lisa pointed to Chu-Chu Café. Sorn turned and parked nearby, 'I'll see you tomorrow?'