Full Moon

Chapter 38: Explain

Jungkook's POV

After so long, I'm back here. Back to this cafe that I consider my second home. It feels nice. . but it also feels cold and unwelcoming. To me at least. I stood where I was as I watched the two who were reunited. A smile etched on my lips as I also missed them so much.

"Hey, coffee bean. ." Jimin cooed while trying to stop himself from crying. "Uncle's sorry for being gone for too long." He wiped Issy's tears away using the pad of his thumb. "Uncle won't do that again. I promise." He pulled Issy into another tight hug. Issy only nodded her head before burying her head in Jimin's neck.

I let the two take all their time and put the bag on one of the tables. I'm actually thinking of leaving and staying at my house instead. But I find it wrong to just leave Jimin here and go without giving an explanation to the others. I do not want to run away from them. As much as possible I want to clear everything and answer all their questions if they have any, and I know they have.

I let out a deep sigh when Jimin called me. Issy looked at me with fearful eyes. I totally understand why. I gave her a small smile before nodding my head to her.

"Angel." How I missed calling her that. "It's nice to see you again after. . . not seeing you for weeks." I took a deep breath before exhaling it. "I missed you." I felt a lump in my throat as I fought back the tears that threatened to pool in my eyes. I wouldn't cry, at least not in front of any of them. They didn't need to see these remorseful tears that wouldn't change anything.

Issy didn't say anything and she just hid her face in Jimin's chest. Quite expected that but didn't think it'd hurt this much.

"Uh... coffee bean, don't you want to say hi to Jungkook? Didn't you miss him?" Jimin said gently to Issy, trying to coax her to look at me and at least greet me.

"It's fine, hyung." I told him, shaking my hand to tell him not to force the little girl to do something she doesn't want to do.

"But—" I cut him before he could say anything.

"Khalisee's probably tired, why don't you go tuck her to bed. I'll go and fix my stuff upstairs." I told him. I just want to be alone right now and compose myself. I still have to prepare myself for when the others come. This could go ugly, who knows, there are lots of scenarios running in my head already.

"Jungkook," Jimin says softly. I only gave him an assuring smile and urged him to go. He nodded his head and left me to let out a deep sigh that I have been keeping in while they were here.

I was about to take my bag and go upstairs to my room when I sensed a very familiar presence nearing the cafe. My senses heightened as I readied myself.

She might attack me without me noticing so I have to be attentive.

'Knew I was right when I sensed your presence. So you finally decided to show up,' I watched her as she pushed open the entrance door, cold blank eyes already set on me.

"Jungkook." She finished. I only nodded to her, watching her every move as she approached me. I was preparing myself when she simply passed me by. My eyes widened as I turned and followed her with my look, observing her as she placed the plastic bags on the table.

"You're not mad?" I asked after swallowing the lump in my throat. My eyes are only focused on her. I don't know what she might do next if I take my eyes off her for even a split second. I'm even stopping myself from blinking.

"To say I'm mad is an understatement don't you think?" She said before giving me a brief cold glare. I calmed myself and took a deep breath before leaning on the table beside me. 'I am only holding myself back at this moment, this place is not suitable for bloodshed.' she said in my head.