Chased By Him

Chapter 12

As the sun was setting to the west of the mountain, the sky became dyed with the color of persimmon and with a texture like the lingering smoke of incense. While looking at the red-colored sky to their right, the two continued to walk slowly.

"It didn't seem like it was a date after all..." Jungkook lamented. Even on their way home, they didn't hold hands so it didn't feel like a date at all.

Nevertheless, they did talk casually, and their distance, even without holding hands, felt just right.

"Oh, can we drop by the convenience store? I have to buy dinner..."

Lisa said as she pointed to an illuminated establishment about 10 meters away. Jungkook turned his head while crossing his arms.

"Don't you cook for yourself? When I tried your dishes before, they weren't bad."

He was probably talking about the hotpot. Perfectionist as he was, it was surprising that he considers a pot of sliced vegetables a dish. Looks like he judges food based on the taste.

"Well, I've been living alone since I was in university so there's pretty much nothing I can't do, but it's a bother to cook for one person alone. Later on, I discovered that foods from the convenience store are actually delicious..."

"I see. I haven't tried them..."

"Then... how about trying it for dinner tonight?"

Lisa suggested casually but Jungkook's face clouded over. Lisa noticed it and tried to retract her words.

"Um, you don't like it after all, do you? Forget I said anything."

"Did you think I was concerned about the calories and additives? Well, it'd be a lie if I say I wasn't but..."

Jungkook groaned as he furrowed his brows. Lisa studied his perturbed expression.

"Then why are you making that face?"

"Don't convenience stores have a wide selection of foods? I have no idea what to choose."

"Isn't it fine as long as you eat whatever you like? In that case, do you want me to help you choose?"

Jungkook blinked his eyes then happily said, "Yes, please."

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"I think I'll get oyakodon. Is there any food that you dislike, Jungkook?"

"No, I don't really have anything I dislike."

"Then what about your favorite?"

"My favorite..."

In front of the bento stand inside the convenience store, a tall man was thinking deeply with his hand on his chin. It looked rather surreal and Lisa chuckled lightly beside Jungkook.

After giving her recommendations, Lisa let Jungkook take his time to choose on his own. She then scooted over to the women's magazine section. While flipping through a magazine, she felt someone's presence approach behind her. She slowly turned her head and asked.

"So have you decided, Jungkook?"

"Lisa?"

"Huh? ...Mingyu?"