Only If We Could || Y.JW FF

three - nam kyungmi

The next morning, Jake followed Jungwon inside the small cafe, Niki trailing closely behind them. Without hesitation, Jungwon walks up to the front counter, tugging his mask up, making sure his face isn't noticeable.

"Hi. I have a question," he politely said, gathering the young lady's attention.

She smiled at him, "what can I do to help you?"

Jungwon paused momentarily, hesitating on asking. "Do you know anyone by the name Kyungmi?"

The young lady eyed Jungwon with knitted brows. "Kyungmi? You mean the eonni you were talking with yesterday?" Jungwon was shocked that the young lady recognized him but quickly nodded his head eagerly. Yet, he was quickly disappointed when he saw the girl's face drop. "No, sorry. That was the first time that I had ever seen her."

Jungwon nodded his head in acknowledgment before walking away disappointed. He had been hoping that Kyungmi came here often this way he'd have a way to see her. He didn't know if he lived around here or was visiting.

Jake hesitated as he approached Jungwon who was visibly sulking. "Jungwon-ah? Who are we looking for?" Jungwon ignored Jake as he made his way out of the cafe door. His eyes wandered around before landed on something.

Taeri was on Kyungmi's back while Maeyeong walked beside the two, her focus on her phone in her hand. Taeri and Kyungmi were laughing and joking around, picking on Maeyeong. Jungwon's eyes lit up as he moved over to her. "Yah, Nam Kyungmi."

Kyungmi pulled a face as she searched for who called her name. Maeyeong slapped her arm pointing at Jungwon, Jake, and Niki who were all walking toward them. Kyungmi eyed Jungwon in disbelief. "Wah. You know, if I didn't know any better I'd say that you're stalking me."

Jake eyed the way Jungwon laughed at Kyungmi. Taeri hopped off Kyungmi's back while Maeyeong continued to hit Kyungmi's arm, stuck in shock. "Taeri eonni, pinch me. I think I'm dreaming," Taeri smirked while shrugged before harshly pinching Maeyeong. Maeyeong yelped before pulling her arm away from Taeri who stood there with a smug look on her face. "I didn't mean literally!"

"Then don't say anything next time," Taeri snapped back, annoyed at her little cousin. Maeyeong rolled her eyes at Taeri. "I'm calling your mother."

Maeyeong seemed unaffected, thinking that Taeri was bluffing. Taeri fished her phone out of her pocket, clicking on her aunt's name before placing the phone next to her ear. Maeyeong eyed Taeri warily while Kyungmi stifled a laugh. The three boys stood there blankly watching the scene unfold in front of them. "Hello, Imo?"

Maeyeong looked horrified when Taeri spoke. "I think that it's time for Maeyeong to go home. Me and Kyungmi are actually going out this weekend, and unfortunately cannot take Mae with us," Taeri smirked at Maeyeong. Kyungmi shot Taeri a questioning gaze but Taeri shook her head, her eyes telling Kyungmi to trust her.

"Of course. I'm glad you guys got to spend some time together. I'll be there before dark to grab her," and with that Maeyeong's mother hung up. Maeyeong was on the verge of tears while Taeri seemed completely unbothered by the situation.

Kyungmi gave Maeyeong a pitiful expression before turning her attention back to Jungwon. Her eyes drifted to Jake. "A new face," Jake bowed toward Kyungmi. Kyungmi bowed back. "Hello, I'm Kyungmi."

Jake nodded his head. "I'm Jake."

"Jake?" Kyungmi asked. Jake nodded his head. "So you're a foreigner?" She questioned.

Taeri tossed her arm over Kyungmi's shoulder making Kyungmi tear her gaze away from Jake. "You really do live under a rock, don't you?" Kyungmi looked confused, "Kyungmi-ya. He's famous just like Jungwon-ssi. And the one in the back, Niki-ssi."

Kyungmi's mouth formed an 'o' shape as she came to realize. "Oh. My apologies. It hasn't been long since I've been back. I'm still not caught up on everything."

Jungwon knitted his brows but before he could ask her Jake smiled at her, "it's fine, I don't expect the whole world to know me. But, it's nice to meet you, Kyungmi-ssi."

Kyungmi smiled back. "Like-wise, Jake-ssi."

"I'm Taeri by the way," Taeri interjected, making all eyes go to her.

"I'm J-"

Taeri was quick to cut Jake off. "I know. I don't live inside my shell, unlike this one. It's a pleasure to meet you all," she said while bowing her head in respect. Maeyeong stared between the five people in front of her with mixed emotions. "Well, aren't you going to introduce yourself?" Taeri asked.

Maeyeong simply glared at her older cousin making both Taeri and Kyungmi giggle at each other. "Hello! I'm Maeyeong, I'm a huge fan," she semi-screamed while bowing down at the hips, her hair flinging in front of her.

"She's such a dork," Taeri sucked her teeth.

Maeyeong stared at Taeri in annoyance. "Eonni! Don't embarrass me!"

Taeri pulled a tight smile, rolling her lips into her mouth while gently nodding her head. Her hand slapped the back of Maeyeong's shoulder. "Trust me when I say this, you don't need my help in doing that," Maeyeong whined at Taeri. "Now can we please go and get me my tea before I start whining like this child," Taeri muttered while pointing her thumb at Maeyeong.

"What is it? Pick on Maeyeong day or something?" Maeyeong asked while wide eyes.

Kyungmi gently patted Maeyeong's shoulder. She walked away with Taeri before stopping and looking back at the boys who were standing there awkwardly. "You guys coming?" They rushed to catch up with the girls, making their way back into the small cafe.

"Welcome," the young lady behind the counter greeted them, "what can I get you guys today?"

"I'll have an Iced Green Tea and Mango Milk Tea with tapioca pearls please," Taeri ordered. Kyungmi thanked Taeri before moving out of the other's way. Maeyeong quickly ordered herself an Iced Caramel Latte before motioning the boys to order.

"We're okay," Jake said. Niki and Jungwon nodded their heads in agreement.

Kyungmi deadpanned the three of them before moving to pay. Taeri shoved Kyungmi out the way, handing the cashier her money. Kyungmi sent Taeri a questioning glare. "What? You paid yesterday. I'll pay for it now," Taeri insisted.

"Doesn't mean you have to shove me halfway across the cafe," Kyungmi snapped back while trying to adjust herself. The boys chuckled softly at the bickering pair.

Kyungmi muttered swearing under her breath as she moved to stand beside Taeri. Jungwon nudged Kyungmi making her look at him with wide eyes. "What are you doing after this?" He whispered gently to her.

Kyungmi shrugged her shoulders. Taeri patted Jungwon's shoulder, "she'll follow you if you want her to."

Jungwon looked at Kyungmi with hopeful eyes. She nodded her head, making Jungwon smile, although she couldn't see it. "Come meet the band?"