𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 ||𝐉𝐉𝐊||

43

AUTHOR POV~

After Soobin left the safehouse, Y/N sat on the couch scrolling through photos and mentally mapping out the proposal plan. She scribbled down notes quietly.

Jungkook walked in and sat on the armrest beside her. As soon as she noticed his presence, she stood up, ready to leave the room.

Jungkook sighed.
"If you're uncomfortable… you don't have to help with this. I can talk to Soobin for you." Y/N paused turned halfway, and replied in a calm voice "I want to help Soobin oppa. He deserves this."

He nodded slowly.
"Then... we'll have to do it together. We should talk decide things. Just for this."

"I can handle that. We can' let Minji find out about any of this right? So what you're worried about?" she replied, as if reminding herself more than him.

But Jungkook's voice turned softer, lower.
"Can you force yourself to smile?"

Y/N looked at him and nodded.
"I want them to be happy. I can do that much."

He chuckled bitterly, eyes dim. "You think for everyone"
"You're always kind to everyone… except me." He said getting up and left the room, making her look at the door with tears in her eyes.  His words floated in the air, unanswered

Minji sat at her café booth, sipping iced tea. Around her were Taehyun, Eunae, Y/N, and Jungkook.

Y/N scrolled through her tab.
"These are wedding-themed shots from a customer request. They asked for a garden-style shoot and it will help me out to to promote my roses also.

Taehyun raised a brow.
"So, besides farming roses, you're now a wedding planner too?" he teased.

"Just this once. I thought it could help promote our farm and garden" she said, brushing a strand behind her ear.

Minji looked intrigued.
"And we're all dressing up for this?"

Eunae giggled.
"Yep. Taehyun and I will help with setup, food, and decoration. And you, Minji will be the star." Taehyun saluted.
"And I'll capture the best proposal of the year."

Minji blushed.
"You all are making a huge deal of a simple photoshoot."

Y/N smiled softly. "The customer requests for it. Trust me. You'll remember this best photoshoot "

Later at night, Y/N was working quietly in her room, sketching layouts and pinning fabric swatches. A soft knock. Jungkook stepped in with a bottle of water.

"You should drink something." As he was about to turn away she said"Minji's outfit will look like this." She pointed at a flowing white dress design. "It matches the flowerbed theme."

He walked over and leaned slightly to see the screen. She instinctively moved her chair away. He stayed still.
"Do you... despise me?" he asked suddenly.

"No."

"Then why do you keep avoiding me?"

She took a breath, firm but gentle.
"I don't despise you Jungkook, and I think distance is safer for both of us." Her chair creaked as she rolled away.

He stared at her for a moment, then quietly left without saying another word.

The next morning, the rose garden was a dreamland. A golden sun filtered through the trees, casting soft light on the delicate rows of pink and white petals. Minji stood nervously in her white gown.
"Isn't this a bit too much? I mean…I'm nervous what if I messed up."

Y/N adjusted the back of her dress.
"The client requested it. It'll be over before you know it beside you'll do fine Minji don't worry we're here."

Eunae winked.
"We're all dressing up. Come on, don't complain." Meanwhile, Jungkook and Taehyun stood near the garden path.