better.

18

I've been neglecting Jimin since I started working with Rosé, but now it's public holiday, I can spend some time with him again. I was waiting for him to come to the place we promised to meet up in the city. I could already see him waving with one hand while another one was handling his bike, slowly making a stop in front of me.

"Can you not do that? It's dangerous." I said.

"Do what?"

"Riding with one hand."

He giggled. "It's only dangerous for someone who doesn't even know how to ride a bicycle."

He turned off the engine and hopped off from his bike. Walking towards me, he stretched his arms and pulled me into a bear hug. It was obvious that he missed me. "Where do you wanna go today?" he asked.

I hugged him and patted his back when he was so into the hug. He probably missed me too much as I didn't really have the time to reply to his text. I didn't even remember to call or check on him even when I was free.

"I've never been here before and I'm not sure what do we have here. Weren't you the one who suggested this place?"

"Hmm, let's take a look around. I'm not sure myself."

He grabbed my hand and we walked on the pavement. The date was his idea last night, he said it had been a long time since our last date. As days passed, I sometimes forgot that he's my boyfriend. I tend to forget some little things about him and there were days I didn't think of him at all.

"Pretty busy with your new job, weren't you?" he asked while we walked, trying to start a conversation.

"Yeah. How's your study?"

"Everything is fine. The exam is in just a week. I guess I worked hard enough that I don't really feel nervous or anything."

"That's good," I said, ending the conversation which just started.

He shrugged his shoulders and flashed an awkward smile. "Hopefully."

I could see his expression from the corner of my eye. I pitied him but I wasn't sure of what to do either. I don't feel like faking my energy or interest. I feel like going home. This is too boring.

"Where do you feel like going first? Wanna take a look around or go for lunch first?" he asked again.

"I've eaten at home. Maybe we can-"

"Hey, Park Chaeyoung!" he dragged me when I haven't finished my sentence. My heart skipped a beat when he said that name and I looked at where he was dragging me.

Rosé was looking at us and beside her was Yeri. Their arms linked to each other and their faces were bright. Girlfriends.

"Hey, Jimin, and Sunyoung." Rosé greeted us but her eyes were looking at just me. She looked amused when she saw us holding hands.

"And.. another friend? Can I know your name?" Jimin asked Yeri.

Yeri didn't look as bitchy as had always been. Instead, she looked very innocent and amiable when talking to Jimin. "I'm Yeri. Nice to meet you, Jimin. Sunyoung is your girlfriend?"

"Oh, you three know each other?" he exclaimed, looking at me, Yeri and Rosé.

"Of course, she works with Chaeyoung." 

"Huh?"

"She's my friend and my new boss." I forgot I never told Jimin anything about working with Rosé. Before he got to ask more, I signaled Rosé for help. It's not the time for Jimin to know anything yet.

"Yeah," said Rosé, which didn't seem like a help at all.

There was an awkward silence before Jimin's jaw dropped and he started to nod his head for a few times. "That's cool! You guys can play around while at work."