Paradise in You | sope

paradise lived | six

"You're going to leave your car here."

Yoongi nodded, motioning towards his backpack. "My keys are already in here."

"I'm not going to be in the house, though," Namjoon said, frowning. "I'm going to be hanging out with Minnie for the rest of the afternoon."

"Your girlfriend's name is Minnie?" Yoongi inquired, immediately taking note of Namjoon's surprised expression. "As in Minnie Mouse?"

Namjoon rolled his eyes. "Sure, Yoongi. I'll be hanging out with Minnie, and I don't know when I'll be back."

"I'll just say I'm with you; it's no big deal," Yoongi waved Namjoon off. "I'll come back to get my car. That's it."

"What are you doing that has you taking all these precautions?" Namjoon asked, slightly suspicious. "Who are you meeting?"

Yoongi hesitated.

"If you don't tell me, I won't cover for you," Namjoon threatened. Yoongi huffed, casting his gaze down. "Is it her?"

Knowing exactly who Namjoon was talking about, Yoongi nodded. Namjoon's face lit up instantaneously, and a widening smirk slipped onto his lips, eyebrows wiggling in suggestion. Yoongi rolled his eyes, crossing his arms.

"Don't get the wrong idea," Yoongi grumbled. "I'm just listening to you and trying to get closure. It's just a one time thing."

"Does it have to end with closure?" Namjoon commented, leaning against Yoongi's car. "I mean, you look pretty excited for someone who's just trying to get closure. I don't think any regular person would go to such lengths for just closure."

"You just don't understand the gravity of the situation," Yoongi dismissed, to which Namjoon chuckled. "I'm serious! My parents will flip out if they find out I'm doing this. You'll do this for me, right?"

"Obviously," Namjoon assured. "I've never seen you like this before. It's fun to see. Will I get to meet her?"

"Only if you show me, Minnie." Yoongi shot back, knowing that Namjoon would back down.

Namjoon still hadn't shown a picture of Minnie to Yoongi. Though he told Yoongi about the status of their relationship, he never went as far as to give specifics. Yoongi didn't mind— as long as Namjoon knew that he could trust Yoongi, that was enough for him. The curiosity did remain, but Yoongi knew that Namjoon would tell him at the right time.

"Whatever," Namjoon muttered, scowling. "You'll tell me eventually."

"You're right," Yoongi agreed. "That day is not today."

Namjoon sighed, shaking his head, but said, "I'll try to be back by seven. At most nine. Do you want me to pick you up to make it seem legit?"

"Okay," Yoongi said. "I'll give you the address closest to where I'll be at. I meant it, Joon when I said that you wouldn't see her."

"Opportunity lost," Namjoon pouted. "You got it."

Yoongi's phone buzzed, and he took it out of his pocket, a small smile lighting his lips at Hoseok's confirmation. Namjoon watched curiously as Yoongi's expression lit up with an almost fondness, watching as Yoongi quickly typed out a message before looking back at Namjoon.

"I'm going now," Yoongi said, slinging the backpack over his shoulder. "Keep me updated. Have fun with your Minnie. This is the only time I'm doing this. Thanks."

"See you," Namjoon waved as Yoongi walked off, a slight urgency in his steps. Once he saw Yoongi get into the car, he chuckled, "Something tells me this won't be the last time."