The One

Chapter 4

Jimin:

Wallet? Check. Room key? Check.

Do I smell good? Yes. Does she look excited? Yes.

Jimin begins ticking off his mental list for the night. The members gave him some advice to keep her entertained, but so far Jimin hasn't been able to tell how well he's doing.

When he first saw her standing next to the lobby doors, his jaw dropped.

She's wearing a denim shirt paired with a blue and white striped skirt. So simple, yet so cute. He remembers how her eyes lit up when he looked at her. She was standing there, staring dreamily at him.

Thank you, Hoseok, for choosing my outfit.

Now, as they move closer and closer to the restaurant, Jimin can't help but glance at her. He wants to please her. He wants to prove himself to her. Like a young boy falling in love for the first time, he's above and beyond anxiety, as butterflies bloom and flutter throughout his body. He wants to be chivalrous and take control. People like that, right? Sure, not everyone is traditional, even Jimin has never really considered himself traditional. But, somehow, she brings it out of him. As if her existence has awoken a strange desire to be considered masculine. His entire being is aware of this change.

Every move he makes has been thought through carefully.

Will it be enough?

"Park Jimin, have a good night. Call us if you need an early lift home for whatever reason. Don't make too much eye contact with the staff and customers. Keep your glasses and this hat on," Jimin's manager passes him a hat from the front seat, "Be careful. We'll be back in 2 and a half hours, okay?"

"Yeah..." Jimin mumbles, blushing out of frustration.

He's making me feel smaller next to her...

"Alright, have a good night you two," Lilly nods and opens the door. The manager gives Jimin a thumbs-up as he closes the door.

Embarrassing...

They stand there, watching as the van drives off. Lilly fiddles with her handbag, biting her lip.

"Uh... we should go in..." Jimin mumbles as he gestures for her to head in first. Lilly smiles as he opens the door for her.

1 smile point.

Jimin and Lilly approach the counter. Jimin lets Lilly communicate with the waitress. He has been embarrassed enough tonight, he doesn't need to accidentally fumble his English as well.

The waitress leads them to a secluded corner, at Lilly's request.

"I'll come to take your order in a moment," She smiles as she returns to the register.

Jimin pulls her seat out for her, before shuffling into his own seat. Lilly smiles, causing Jimin's heart to beat harder.

For a moment, Jimin can do nothing but stare. Lilly is wearing her hair down, her chocolate hair appearing much lighter in the restaurant light. She has applied a little bit of makeup, making her eyes appear brighter and deeper. He could explore the depths of her mind for hours if he could.

What is she thinking? Is she disappointed?

What if she likes Namjoon because he spoke to her first?