Fate

Chapter 173

Mina's P.O.V.
"Do you ever take a minute to sit down, Min?"

Huh? "Whatever do you mean?"

My boyfriend put his book down and crossed his legs. "I've been back for a week now. Correct?"

"Correct."

Go on, Namjoon! Your dramatic pauses are insufferable. "Other than the concerts, which were times we'd not be in each other's close vicinity, I don't think we've been together as often as I expected."

Was I avoiding him? Not consciously, I believe. "I'm sorry."

A frown formed on his face. "Don't be! It wasn't a critique. You've picked up some habits. You wake up very early, have coffee and breakfast. You wash your face, brush your teeth, get dressed before taking Mushu on a jog. You come back, pack your bag, head for whichever studio you're working with at the moment. You return home after stopping by the other apartment to take care of your business. You take the dog on another walk.. The final time you cross the door it's past 9pm."

He caught all of that? "I suppose 6am is rather early, considering your head meets your pillow in the very early morning."

He smiled, sipping on his coffee. "I do go to bed late, don't I?"

I took place next to him. "What I mean to say is that.. I'd love for you to join Mushu and I on our evening walks. If you're interested? You seemed so captivated by your readings, I didn't think you were waiting for me to offer."
Maybe not a walk.. Dammit. He's your boyfriend. Don't be so stuck up.
"Would you like me to share my schedule? We could finally arrange that evening out we were talking about. I wouldn't mind a good distraction while I paint and assemble things. What do you think?"

His eyes lit up. "I can go on that walk with you? Every night?"
That's what he got out of it?
"Am I becoming your muse? You've been painting quite often, lately."

A chuckle escaped my lips. "Yes, you can come on the walk. Yes, every night if you wish to. And.. maybe you are? I've been writing too."

He got out of his seat. "You've been writing?"

I rose my hands. "Did I commit a crime?"

"Don't take a decade to release another book. You have beautiful penmanship."
Coming from a songwriter, it was quite the compliment.

I bowed so low, I think my old hair would be mopping the floor. "Thank you so much."

"No, no. This won't do." He pulled me back up. "I'm the one who should bow to the author."

Don't mess with me! I stopped him. "I'm your girlfriend, don't do that!"

"See how that works? Don't do so either."

I'll take note of that. "I just sent you my schedule. It's not too full."

"Ouh.. You're working with Le Sserafim. That makes sense. How do you like it?"

I checked my watch. If I don't leave in a few minutes, I'll be late. "Can we talk about it over dinner? I'll be home early. It's just fittings today."

He pulled me in for a quick kiss. "I'll be waiting. Might take Mushu around a new circuit."

Be my guest!
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Turns out, I didn't get the memo that the meeting was moved an hour later. However, I did have a happy surprise when I entered the room. "Noona dongsaeng! You look so good!"

I got attacked by his hug. He was squeezing me so tight. "You can't take a break, can you? How dare you leave Bam alone."

"I haven't seen you in months and this is the first thing you say? Not cool."