Lost & Found

Chapter Six

Present Day
22-Years-Old

Watching Jungkook became a constant for Aera as Yoongi had his second and third dates with Sunhee. Both situations were becoming serious quite quickly.

Aera slowly began bringing things to Jungkook's apartment for him. Her first time back, she brought a pillow and a small teddy bear. The look on his face when she'd handed him the teddy bear made her heart burst. The next time she watched him, she brought him some blocks and a toy truck. Then shampoo and soap just for him, and a toothbrush and toothpaste. Aera gave him baths fairly often, as she knew he wouldn't get one if she didn't give him one. It also became obvious that Jungkook had never brushed his teeth before. Aera took to teaching him, and he picked up on it quite quickly. Whether he kept up with it when she wasn't around, she wasn't sure. But she made sure to always have him do it when she watched him.

Yoongi had taken Sunhee out to the movies on their second date, and to mini golf on their third. They were getting along so well, it felt like they'd known each other for years. Things were progressing fast, and they'd already decided to be exclusive. He hadn't yet been able to introduce Aera and Sunhee, as Aera had been with Jungkook on the days Yoongi saw Sunhee. But he was bound and determined to get them together soon. He just knew they'd get along.

"That's it," Yoongi declared one day when Aera got home from watching Jungkook. "You're meeting Sunhee tomorrow. It's decided."

Aera grinned. "Okay, I promise I'll be there. You know I can't wait to meet her, Yoongs! I'm sorry I've been so busy lately. I just – "

"I understand," Yoongi insisted. "I think what you're doing for Jungkook is great, A."

Aera smiled again. "I've really fallen in love with that kid."

"I can tell."

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The next day, Aera and Yoongi had plans to meet Sunhee at the park. As they waited for her, they sat beside each other on a bench and did their favorite thing of people watching.

They were so caught up in laughing together, that neither of them noticed Sunhee walk up to them. Once they'd calmed down, Yoongi jumped up and wrapped his arms around Sunhee.

"You're here!" he said excitedly, pecking her lips.

She laughed. "You two seem to be having a good time."

"Hi!" Aera said, jumping up herself. "I'm Aera! It's so nice to finally meet you!"

"Hi!" Sunhee replied, flashing her signature grin. "I've heard so much about you!"

"Likewise!"

"So," Sunhee said, turning to Yoongi. "What are we doing today?"

Yoongi shrugged. "I thought maybe we could just get lunch and talk, so you two could get to know each other."

Sunhee looked at Aera. "You know of any good restaurants around here?"

Aera smiled. "When Yoongs and I come to the park, we usually just get some food from a food stall and eat on a bench. I'm sure he's told you we people watch?"

Sunhee glanced at Yoongi. "No, he didn't. So, what does that mean?"

"Oh, it's so much fun! I'll show you what we do!"

Aera then hooked her arm around Sunhee's and began leading her away from Yoongi. Sunhee looked over her shoulder and smiled at Yoongi. He smiled back and quickly trailed behind them.

"Here's my favorite place," Aera said, pulling Sunhee over to a food stall featuring kimchi fried rice as one of its main attractions. "Yoongs likes that one." She pointed across the street. "But trust me, this one's better!"