They continued wandering through the stalls, sampling other treats
"Here, try this one," he said, offering her a small bite of a crispy pancake filled with green onions and seafood.
YN took a bite, and her eyes widened. "This is so good! Are you secretly a food guide or something?"
"Maybe," Jimin laughed, clearly enjoying her enthusiasm. "Or maybe I'm just making sure you get the full experience."
As they walked, they passed a stall lined with various games. One in particular caught her eye—a dart game where players had to pop balloons pinned to a board.
"You up for a little challenge?" Jimin asked, noticing her interest.
She grinned, accepting his playful look. "Oh, definitely. I'll beat you, no question."
The stall owner handed them each three darts. Jimin went first, popping two balloons and missing the last one by a small margin.
"Not bad," she teased, nudging him with her elbow. "But watch and learn." She focused, tossing her first dart—it popped the balloon perfectly. She threw the second and third in quick succession, both hitting their targets.
"Looks like I win," she declared, turning to him with a victorious grin.
Jimin looked at her, a spark in his eyes. "Well, I can't let you win that easily." He leaned in, his face close enough that she could see the warmth in his gaze. "What would you like as a prize, Ms. Champion?"
"Hmm..." YN thought for a moment, her cheeks warming under his gaze. "How about... you carry my bags for the rest of the day?"
He raised an eyebrow, chuckling. "Deal. Although I think I got the better end of the bargain if it means walking beside you."
YN blushed, trying to hide her smile as they moved on to another stall. They reached a small, rustic stand selling handmade accessories—bracelets, keychains, and small trinkets crafted from local materials.
"Oh, these are so pretty," YN said, picking up a delicate bracelet woven from colored threads.
Jimin noticed her admiring it and, without a second thought, handed a few bills to the vendor. "Then it's yours," he said, taking her hand to slip it onto her wrist.
"Jimin, you didn't have to," she protested, though her heart swelled at his gesture.
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"I wanted to," he replied softly, his gaze lingering on her hand in his. "Besides, now you have something to remember today by."
After a few more stops and treats, they finally started heading back as the sun began to set, painting the sky with hues of pink and orange. Once back at the house, Jimin asked her to wait in the living room, returning with a small box in hand.
"What's this?" she asked curiously, her eyes flickering with intrigue as he handed her the box.
"Open it and see," he said with a playful smirk.
Inside, YN found a small, polished key. She looked up at him, confusion crossing her face. "A... key?"
Jimin leaned in close, his voice dropping to a gentle whisper. "The key to my heart..."
YN's eyes widened, cheeks flushing. She searched his face, trying to gauge if he was serious, and the sincerity in his gaze made her heart skip a beat.
Then, Jimin's face softened as he clarified, "Well, technically, it's the key to this house. I noticed how much you enjoyed being here today, and... I want you to know you're always welcome. You can come by anytime, and if you ever need company, you know where to find me." He finished with a wink.
YN felt a surge of emotion, her eyes growing misty as she clutched the key. "Thank you, Jimin... this means a lot to me," she murmured, unable to hide her joy.
He stepped closer, his thumb brushing a tear from her cheek as he looked down at her with a tender smile. "And just so you know, if you ever wanted to move in completely, that's on the table too. I'd even move in with you if that's what it takes," he added with a teasing smirk.
YN looked at him, a playful glint in her eyes as she tucked the key into her pocket. She leaned in, close enough that her whisper was barely audible, yet charged with confidence.
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