Unexpected - Jeon Jungkook

Chapter 16

After another weekend of rest and recovery, you're finally able to resume your typical everyday activities since your sprained ankle is now completely healed from your unfortunate fall. Your long day at work is finally over and you utilize your free time to get in a jog to a local Vietnamese restaurant to indulge in one of your favorite meals.

The wind feels cooling against your damp skin as you power through your jog. You roam the sidewalks leading to a small strip of businesses a few blocks from your apartment, spotting the restaurant as you step up to the curb.

You slow your pace to a walk as you notice a group of dark clouds looming overhead, suddenly worried that your trip home might be in the middle of the pouring rain. You hope for the best as you pull open the large glass door leading into the establishment, a delicious aroma wafting in your direction as you walk inside.

The welcoming decor of the establishment brings a smile to your lips as you recognize some of the employees you often see on your visits. You can feel your mouth watering as you glance around for a table, your eyes suddenly finding two familiar figures sitting at a table in the far corner of the restaurant.

Your mouth practically drops open as you notice Jungkook sitting beside his friend Taehyung, dressed in his paramedic uniform. You can't help but wonder if he is finishing work or if he is going in for the night shift. You drop your stare as you glance around to see if your usual table is available. You sigh once noticing a couple sitting together at your usual booth, shifting your gaze to seek out another location.

There is a small booth available toward the back nestled right beside Jungkook and Taehyung's table. You hang your head down as you make your way over, noticing Taehyung make eye contact with you before you watch him nudge Jungkook gently. You steal a few glances in their direction as the two men whisper to each other.

Your focus remains on the available booth before seeing Taehyung's arm shoot in the air to gesture you over toward them. You glance up, debating whether you should simply smile and take your seat, or actually walk over to make conversation with them. You figure it's better to keep your distance given the fact that you and Jungkook have yet to figure out what's going on between you.

Ultimately, it's Jungkook's alluring smile that draws you over, his chiseled jaw and smile perfectly exposed since his hair is tied back for work. You offer the two men a smile as you walk over, shyly waving as Taehyung's handsome features brighten at your presence.

"Hey." You speak softly as Taehyung stands to greet you, motioning toward the empty space beside Jungkook.

"Please, join us." Taehyung insists, obviously way too amused to see you accepting his invitation. You hesitate, peering down to see Jungkook's smile falter for a moment, providing you with a rare snapshot of him suddenly appearing shy.

Jungkook shifts within the booth to sit closer to the wall, allowing you some room to join them as one of the waiters make their way over to your table. You slide into the booth beside Jungkook, making sure to keep a space between you as the waiter places an extra pair of chopsticks and utensils down beside you before offering you a friendly nod of his head. "What would you like to drink?"

"Just a water, please." You answer as he offers you a menu. You happily accept as the waiter leaves to grab your drink. You glance over to see Jungkook and Taehyung staring at you, your cheeks instantly turning red from all of the attention. "How are you guys?" You offer, watching as Taehyung leads the conversation.

You're surprised to see that Jungkook's usually overpowering demeanor completely vanishes, exposing a more timid version of himself. You figure it has something to do with the fact that Taehyung invited you to join them, leaving Jungkook to cope with the same awkwardness you feel when it comes to your attraction to one another.