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Chapter 23: Missing You

Jung Haneul's POV

"Namjoon hyung isn't joining again?" Jungkook immediately asked after the said man hurriedly left the house, running late for his early shoot.

"Tae and Jin are joining though," I informed. "They're already waiting inside the gym."

Before, it was usually me and Namjoon who always take Jungkook's training every Saturday, though Tae and Jin would also join us sometimes. However, since preparing for his debut, I'm often left alone because Namjoon takes his time to sleep on the weekend, even compromising our jogging schedule. I'm not mad but it still feels strange because it's been a habit for the both of us to jog then workout together afterwards. I'm still taking some time to adjust even if it's been a few months.

Besides, even if I'm alone to workout often, meeting Jungkook on the weekends isn't so bad. He's a really good company aside from being a great fitness trainor. He's very charming and sweet, playful and competitive. He makes me actually exert more effort in my workouts yet have fun at the same time. We're building a stronger connection and we've become closer to be honest. We would chat during my breaks unlike before because I mostly spend my time talking and/or admiring Namjoon.

We laughed together when Jin jokingly struggled to lift the lightest dumbbells up and back to their original place.

Our last set is finally done and we've enjoyed the HIIT workout that Jungkook had made. It's so obvious with our smiles of genuine enjoyment and the great feeling of accomplishing the workouts and sets.

Panting, I leaned myself on the wall beside the treadmill and drank my water.

"It still feels strange without Namjoon hyung here. That man's very dedicated to bulking up!" Jungkook said while wiping his sweat with his towel.

"Well, rookie idol things. We've been there," Taehyung said, out of breath. "It still really feels strange to not find him at home all the time but we'll get the hang of it soon."

"I hope he doesn't break things on set and break through the music industry instead," the oldest among us teased his brother despite his absence. We chuckled at that.

I went back home after the workout. I'm just chilling in my bed and reading but my mouth suddenly craved for tiramisu and my favorite cup of cappuccino in Namjoon and I's favorite cafe. I haven't really been visiting the cafe as I dedicated my time to go at home and spend more time with Namjoon in the privacy of his or my home.

We usually went to the cafe weekly and it's been a long time since the last time we visited together. Our time together in that cafe may seem very simple but it does have a lot of place in my heart. It's like our special space together with the relaxing aroma of coffee and pastries and the beautiful sound of jazz music surrounding our atmosphere as we talk and watch the busy neighborhood outside of the glass walls.

"I'll be out for a while to get some coffee. Do you guys want anything or want to come with me?" I permissioned myself to Eunmi and Ari who's sharing a room. They looked at me. Ari nodded only while Eunmi asked for a cinnamon bun, the both of them not even sparing me a glance.

The transportation going to my workplace (since the cafe is just in that neighborhood) feels like a hassle and struggle again. I've been so used to Namjoon driving me to work but at the same time, the trip always brings back memories such as when Namjoon asked me to ride his bike to the bus stop after I got injured.

Now, the waves of memories are crashing onto my head again.

Frankly, I miss him. It still feels so strange to not see him everyday. I barely see him weekly and he barely texts or calls me compared to the old times. I miss his presence so the trip to the cafe made me feel so nostalgic.