Chapter 20: The Power of Phone Calls

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Y/n's P.O.V

As I returned back home from grocery shopping, I heard my phone ring. It was probably my mother. I decided not to answer since I was almost home.

When I got home, I saw my mom outside fixing her garden. She noticed our family car and smiled. I was quite confused. Usually when I didn't answer her calls she would immediately look at me frantically and trudge angrily towards me.

I got out of the car and anxiously smiled at her.

"Hey mom. I'm back from grocery shopping. Sorry I didn't answer your call."

My mom frowned at me confused.

"I didn't call you, y/n. I saw your note on the kitchen counter."

"What? But I received a call..."

"It was probably one of your friends. You should call them back. They're probably worried about you."

I nodded thinking she was right. I let my mother finish up her garden while walking back to the car. I reach for my phone and check my missed calls.

For a short instance, my heart skips a beat. The name in the contact makes me gasp.

Jungkook.

I sit on the driver's seat staring at my phone screen. Back and forth I ponder whether to return the call.

But why?

Just a week ago I was so sure he was the perfect person for me. Just a week ago I couldn't be without him. Just a week ago...he was my everything.

Why was I hesitating? Why was I not running to him? Why was I putting intentional distance between both of us? Why hadn't I gone to him?

As I wondered through my thoughts, another call came into my phone. It was Jungkook. My thumb trembled over the answer icon. I bit my lip apprehensively. Taking in a deep breath, I closed my eyes and pressed the phone against my ear.

"Hello?"

"Y/n? Hey, it's Jungkook."

"Hey..."

"Why didn't you answer me?" He asks a little sad.

I remain silent. I didn't know how to respond to his question.

"I...I..."

"Don't worry. I understand. Being back home feels weird, huh?"

"Yeah... A bit."

"Have you caught up with all your friends yet?"

"With most of them. What about you?"

"I don't remember anyone being my friend, y/n."

"Oh."

"Don't worry. It's fine. How are you feeling?"

"To be completely honest with you..."

"What? Are you alright?"

"Jungkook...I've been thinking...Do you really think we really love each other?"

"What bullshit are you saying y/n?" He asked snickering.

"Of course, we do! After all we've been through, I think we have proved that and more."

"Right..."

"Y/n...May I go to your house?"

The question caught me completely off guard.

"W-What?"

"I want to meet your mom properly. I didn't even get to introduce myself that day at the bus drop off."

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