friendzone • k.sj

twenty

krista's pov

"Hi mom," I uttered once I've answered my mom's call. I started to wonder why she called me at this hour for no particular emergency or reason. "Why did you call?"

"Is it a crime to call my daughter and to check how she's doing?" my mom chuckled and I followed her mood. I haven't seen my month for months now and I had the sudden urge to visit her and dad. "Oh, by the way, have a blessed Sunday."

"Thank you, mom. Likewise. And I'm pretty fine, how about you?" I smiled at the thought of mom being concerned.

"I'm fine as well. I just wanted to tell you that your dad's old boss migrated here in the US. They just got here a week ago and we invited his family to have a gathering here in our house later at 6 PM. You should join us and it's not that far to drive all the way here," mom said as I turned off the television and stood up.

"Okay, mom. But I have to be back around 7 PM since I still have to catch up for college," I told her. I looked at the clock and it's already 4 in the afternoon.

"Sure. Tell me about what happened in Korea also!" mom squealed, making my eyes roll. "Oh, you should bring that Jin guy too."

"Oh—" I stopped. "He's still in Korea, mom."

"Why? I thought you're with him?"

"Yeah—I went back all by myself," I sighed. "But wait, mom. Before you get angry with me, just remember that I live independently so it's fine. I'm here now, safe and sound."

"Okay, but please go on time. I don't want to keep my visitors waiting."

"All right, all right," I rolled my eyes once again and hung up afterwards. I started to make myself ready for the evening's event.

I wore a simple yet formal dress, doll shoes and a necklace which I bought from Korea. I locked my apartment once I've started to grab my keys. I went to my car and started the engine.

mommy da main

I'm on the way mom
sent 5:12 PM

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Someone knocked on the door of my parents' house while I was sharing them stories about my experience in Korea. We all stood up from the couch as my parents went all the way through the door while I made my way to the bedroom to check myself before I show up to the visitors.

While at my room, I heard my parents making happy noises along with the visitors. I smiled to the fact that they're already enjoying themselves even though the dinner hasn't started yet.

"Krista, kindly go down now. Our guests have finally arrived the house," mom called me from downstairs and I groaned.

"Okay," I answered and went down all the way to the dining room where everyone is.

"Hell—" my smile quickly turned into a frown, "—o."

We both had an eye contact and with widened eyes, we both pointed at each other. "You're from the laundromat!" we both gasped; same tone, same time, same words.

Holy shit, he's the guy who accidentally bumped into my hamper and saw my underwear!

"Ah, Jungkook, you've met Krista before?" a lady who I saw just now smiled at him. I furrowed my eyebrows.

"Krista?" the laundromat guy asked in a confused tone. I breathed in and out as I tried to calm myself down.

This laundromat guy is named as Jungkook and he's my dad's old boss' son. And he's the attractive guy I tweeted just days ago.

After a moment of silence, my dad cleared his throat. "Let's start, shall we?"

They all nodded as they sat down except for this Jungkook guy and I. I broke the contact and sat down as well once the people around our atmosphere started to stare at us in a confusing way.

Mom prepared a lot of food for us. Mom's way of cooking is actually my favorite. She has a talent on it. Cooking made me think of Jin too. I know he loves cooking so much as well as eating.

"So, Mr. Jeon, why'd you migrate here?" my dad asked. Are they Korean? Oh, I suddenly remembered, dad went abroad in Korea when I was 10 years old.

"Business, you know. My work doesn't stop," he chuckled nervously while twirling the pasta on his fork.

"So do I, Mr. Jeon. I've been busier these days since my position got higher now," he chuckled as well.

While the conversation about business continues, I noticed that this Jungkook guy has been glancing on me for like the twentieth time already.

"M-mom, I'm done with dinner now. I'll head back now," I murmured while looking down on the floor.

"Okay then," mom smiled at me. I stood up and grabbed my plate to place it on the sink. "Oh, by the way, honey, please fix the guest rooms. The Jeon family will be having an overnight stay here. Thank you."

I stopped for a moment when I heard the word overnight stay and I suddenly thought about staying here as well and forget about my missed requirements.

"Mom, I'm finished with food as well," this Jungkook guy said as he stood up from his seat. I widened my eyes and quickly went to the kitchen to place the dishes on the sink. Once I saw him enter the kitchen, I quickly made my way to the guest room. Words could not express what I feel right now.

While fixing the beds on the guest rooms, I felt someone getting near me. I turned around and my heart pounded faster than before as this Jungkook guy was in my sight.

"Hey," he murmured.

"Jungkook, you're giving me a slight heart attack," I panted. I breathed in and out and after fixing the beds, I quickly went to my bedroom and locked the door immediately.

After minutes of staying there, I heard a knock on my door. I made a slight shriek and opened the door. It was mom.

"It's 7 PM, honey. I thought you need to go back to your apartment?" mom asked.

"No, mom. I suddenly changed my mind," I smiled weakly. "I'm going on an overnight stay too."