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CHAPTER 25 - Rendezvous?

**Afternoon**

You were in the middle of serving a couple when Liz and Lisa walked in. The bell chimed softly, and without even looking, you knew it was them. 

"Hey, girls!" you greeted with a smile. Lisa, ever the cool one, shot back, "Yo," sliding into a seat with Liz following close behind. You quickly finished up your task and joined them. "So, what can I get you?"

Lisa crossed her arms, a playful smirk spreading across her face. "Nothing... What I really want isn't on the menu."

You couldn't help but laugh, raising an eyebrow. "Oh yeah? And what would that be?" 

She leaned in, eyes gleaming with mischief. "You obviously." 

Liz burst out laughing, shaking her head. "That's such a cliché, Lisa." 

You felt your cheeks heat up, but you shrugged it off, grinning. "That line is so played out. You're the second person to use it on me this week." 

The three of you broke into laughter, the kind that makes your sides hurt. But as the giggles died down, Liz opened the menu again, "Okay, okay, enough jokes. I'll take a slice of apple pie and a black coffee."

Lisa chimed in, "I'll go for a slice of strawberry cake and a banana-chocolate milkshake." 

You scribbled down their orders and headed to the counter. Jin was there, smiling as he whipped up cream for another dessert. You exchanged a grin, but your mind was already elsewhere, multitasking as you prepared the orders.

Just as you set the plates down, you noticed a familiar face walk in—'Minji'. It'd been ages since you last saw her. 

"Hey, Minji!" you called out. Her face lit up in recognition, and he waved, settling into his usual spot. And then, almost like fate was playing some weird joke on you, *he* walked in. Namjoon. 

He scanned the room, his presence commanding without even trying. "Yo, Y/N," he greeted, his deep voice sending a ripple through the café's atmosphere. You smiled back, heart skipping a beat. He looked around, searching for a seat. The place wasn't necessarily packed, but all the best spots were taken, but after a few moments, he found a the place for him—right next to Liz and Lisa's table. 

You didn't even need to look to know what was coming next. The girls immediately started fangirling, giggling like schoolgirls. 

"Namjoon, you and your damn charisma," you thought, rolling your eyes playfully.

As if he heard your inner monologue, Namjoon glanced over at you, locking eyes for just a second before throwing you a wink. Instantly, your face flushed, and you quickly averted your gaze. "Get it together," you mentally scolded yourself, diving back into work mode. With the tray in hand, you headed over to Liz and Lisa's table. 

The moment you arrived, they were already stifling giggles, giving each other sly, knowing looks. 

You sighed, setting the tray down. "Okay, girls, it's *not* what you think."

They both chimed in at the same time, "Sureee," breaking into another fit of laughter. 

"I mean it!" You huffed, crossing your arms. Liz waved you off, still grinning. 

"We'll talk about it later. Go on, before your boss gets mad." 

"Great," you thought, walking away. "This convo isn't over, I guess." You made your way to Minji's table. 

"Hey Minji, hope you are fine, its been a while you came. What can I get you today?" you asked. He looked up from the menu, his gaze piercing, making your pulse quicken for reasons you couldn't quite explain.