𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌, 𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 ᥫ᭡. || 𝐉𝐈𝐊𝐎𝐎𝐊

✯𝑆ℎ𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑑𝑎𝑦✯

As they walked out of the gown shop, Mrs. Jeon led the way with a decisive stride, her hand gently holding onto little Evan's. She glanced back at Jimin and his companions, noticing how Jimin was slightly lagging behind, his expression of nervousness and excitement.

She turned her attention back to Evan, giving his hand a squeeze. "Tomorrow, Jimin" she began, her voice carrying the authority of someone used to organizing grand events, "Your only task will be to rest. I'll send someone to give you a full body treatment at home. We can't have you exhausted before the big day, can we?"

Jimin looked up, a bit startled by the sudden attention. "Oh, that's very kind of you, Mrs. Jeon, but I-"

"No buts" she interrupted gently but firmly. "My husband, Jungkook, and I will handle the rest of the shopping tomorrow. You need to be at your best, so leave everything to us." She offered him a small smile that was more reassuring than her previous demeanor had been. "Consider it a mother's order."

Jimin nodded, not daring to argue further. He felt a little overwhelmed but also grateful for the care and concern being shown to him, even if it was a bit intimidating. He caught a glimpse of Evan's curious eyes on him, and he smiled softly at the boy, who beamed back.

As they made their way towards the center of the mall, Mrs. Jeon pulled out her phone and dialed Jungkook's number. "We'll go pick out some jewelry for you now" she said to Jimin over her shoulder. "Something that matches the gown perfectly."

Jimin simply nodded again, feeling anticipation and anxiety. His heart fluttered at the thought of wearing something so luxurious, and he glanced at Yoona and her mother, who were chatting away excitedly, offering him comfort through their lively conversation.

As they turned a corner, they came upon a large open area in the middle of the mall. There, seated on an enormous, plush couch, were Mr. Jeon and Jungkook. The two men were laughing loudly, clearly in the middle of some amusing conversation. They had a few snacks in their hands, and Jungkook was mid-bite when Mrs. Jeon's call came through.

Jungkook's laughter rang out in the space, attracting attention from passersby. A few people stopped to snap pictures of him, but he paid them no mind, completely absorbed in the moment. His father was equally carefree, adding to the lighthearted atmosphere.

As they approached, Jimin felt his heart skip a beat at the sight of fiancé. Despite the casual setting, Jungkook looked effortlessly handsome, his broad smile making Jimin's chest tighten with affection. But as soon as Mrs. Jeon glanced in his direction, he quickly hid his smile, not wanting to draw too much attention to himself.

Mrs. Jeon noticed the small interaction, but she kept her thoughts to herself, her expression unreadable. "Jungkook" she called out as they got closer.

Jungkook turned at the sound of his mother's voice and immediately spotted Jimin among the group. His smile grew even wider, and he waved them over eagerly. "There you are!" he said, standing up and brushing crumbs off his pants.

Mr. Jeon followed suit, standing up and nodding in greeting. "We were just enjoying a little break" he explained with a chuckle.

Mrs. Jeon raised an eyebrow but didn't comment on their relaxed state. "Well, your break is over. We're heading to the jewelry store now to find something for Jimin to match the gown."

Jungkook's eyes lit up at the mention of Jimin's gown, and he looked at his fiancée with a playful smirk. "How was the dress shopping? Did you find something that makes you even more irresistible, baby?"

Jimin blushed, averting his gaze. "It was... good."

Mrs. Jeon gave a curt nod, already starting to walk in the direction of the jewelry store. "We'll find something perfect" she said over her shoulder, her tone leaving no room for disagreement.