The Second Choice

DimSum KissSum

Back at Kojae Media Company on Tuesday, Y/n sat at her desk, yawning tiredly. The morning had been hectic, and the events of the previous night lingered in her mind. As she struggled to keep her eyes open, Jimin appeared by her side, holding out an iced latte.

"Thought you might need this," Jimin said with a warm smile.

Y/n gratefully accepted the drink. "Thanks, Jimin. You're a lifesaver."

Emery, sitting at the opposite desk, swiveled her chair closer to Y/n's. Leaning in conspiratorially, she whispered, "You two have been acting weird since yesterday. What's going on?"

Y/n glanced around to make sure no one else was within earshot before shushing Emery. "Shh! Not so loud," she hissed.

Emery raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk on her face. "Come on, spill the tea. Lunch today, okay?"

Y/n rolled her eyes, but a smile tugged at her lips. "Fine, fine. I'll tell you at lunch."

Emery gave a satisfied nod and rolled her chair back to her desk. Y/n took a deep breath, trying to shake off the lingering awkwardness from the previous night. She sipped her iced latte, the coolness refreshing her, and focused on her work, anticipating the lunch break where she'd have to divulge the details of her complicated evening with Jimin.

At lunchtime, Savannah approached Y/n's desk with a hopeful smile. "Hey, do you want to grab lunch together?" she asked.

Y/n glanced up, her face softening. "Actually, I'm meeting Emery and Wendy for lunch. They're waiting for me."

"Oh, okay," Savannah said, her smile faltering slightly. "See you later then."

Y/n gave her a quick nod before standing up and gathering her things. She walked off toward the break room where Emery and Wendy were waiting, leaving Savannah standing alone.

Savannah looked around the bustling office, feeling a bit lost. Jungkook was engrossed in his phone at his desk, and Taehyung had already left for lunch. With a sigh, she decided to ask Jimin, who was nearby and seemed to be finishing up some work.

"Jimin," she called out as she approached him. "Do you know if Taehyung's around or where he might have gone for lunch?"

Jimin looked up from his desk, his expression friendly but slightly puzzled. "Oh, Taehyung already left. I think he had some meeting outside."

Savannah's shoulders slumped a bit. "Ah, okay. Thanks, Jimin."

"No problem," Jimin said with a reassuring smile. "Do you need any help finding somewhere to eat? I'm sure there are some good spots nearby."

Savannah hesitated for a moment before her expression brightened slightly. "Actually, if you don't mind, would you like to join me for lunch? It would be nice to have some company."

Jimin's face lit up with a genuine smile. "Sure, I'd love to. Let's go find somewhere to eat."

They headed out together, Savannah feeling a bit more at ease with Jimin's company. As they walked, Jimin made light conversation, and Savannah found herself relaxing, enjoying the unexpected turn in her day.

At the noodle bar, Y/n and Emery settled into a cozy booth, the fragrant aroma of pho filling the air. Y/n's bowl of steaming noodles and rich broth sat in front of her, and Emery's was just as tempting. The bustling atmosphere of the restaurant provided a lively backdrop as they began to dig into their lunch.

Emery glanced at Y/n, her curiosity barely contained. "Alright, spill the tea. What's been going on with you and Jimin? You've been acting all sorts of weird since yesterday."