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The Stranger (Part Three)

''Well, at least you know you're confident in what you determined to do.'' The blonde youngster said nodding. He turned his torso around and slid his arm to the right. A cleft opened up in which the content inside was dark as a black hole. Nevertheless, the stranger managed to pull something out with no apprehension and closed it like there was a zip going upward. Again he spun around and Youngsoon recognized two red apples with tiny sticks consisting of their green leaves.

''Think fast!''

''Wha-'' One of the fruits bumped into her chest and landed in her hands. It caused a minor pain for which she didn't need to wince about. She squealed, however, due to this sudden surprise.

Before the girl looked at him, he had already taken a bite from the apple. Munching in satisfaction, he said: ''I thought you were hungry, consider it as a treat.'' He pulled a thoughtful look while studying her. ''Don't worry. I'll buy some later.''

She bit a mouthful of the red fruit. It was yummy and crunchy and its juices filled her throat in ecstasy. Youngsoon has never eaten such appetizing apple in her life so far. She plotted to have little bites so she could feel the good sensation for a bit longer.

''Is it tasty?''

''I'll be lying if I say it isn't.''

''I'll give you some more in our next encounters. These babies do not grow in the human world.'' The male told her in encouraging manner. How did he know she wanted to taste more fruit? Did I say it out loud? She didn't remember uttering my thoughts in front of him.

''Your expression gave out your inner perceptions.'' He added, then beckoned her amicably. The female wavered but took some steps forward, anyway. At the end, she found herself under the tree, sitting next to the mysterious person. The shadow of the willow rotated toward them; the forget-me-nots danced to the rhythm of the fresh air, resembling professional ballerinas demonstrating their graceful skills; the sun radiated so brightly.

''We can always change the setting.'' He spoke up after a short period of silence. He turned to her, showing his wide smile. ''If you want. But before that, I have to tell you your part of the deal I'm going to relate in order to get your antidote to your occasion.''

''What is it?'' Youngsoon nervously asked. She must wait for the worst thing. There's no going back. She was already heading to an unknown exit.

The guy grabbed her left hand,   to which the girl reacted in confusion,  and caressed it gently with his other hand. She immediately felt calmer and more focused. She had no clue what kind of magic he did to her but he certainly had such a huge impact on her. How did he do this? Maybe she would never solve the mystery. After all, the young woman was somewhere where everything could happen, for a reason even if she would never guess what it was.

''Your task is...'' The young man paused before he swallowed slowly. ''Your task is to do a favor to the person who has the solution to your problem.''

''Does this person have good intentions or bad ones?'' She asked unsurely. She vowed she would do anything for her own sake. But would her mission change her mind the last minute? What if I'm not capable than I thought I was a while ago?

''Oh, he's from the good guys.'' The man told her. ''So, what you have to do is...'' She waited for his following remaining part of the sentence. One. Two. Three. ''... you have to look after a certain person.''

What?

He continued. ''This certain person is a guy called Jeon Jungkook.''

The name 'Jungkook' instantly appeared inside her head. The cute boy's face flashed in her mind. Youngsoon recalled their collision at the mall. Herself and her only shirt, him with his several gigantic jackets. But a thought ruined her dreamy imagination. What is the chance to meet him again? Almost none (one/total number of guys named Jungkook, to be precise). I bet there was a great throng of men with the same name all over South Korea.

''You mean I have to babysit him?'' She concluded. Why on Earth do I have to look after someone? Aren't there any other people to do this job?

''The person mustn't know you are looking after him. You are set as a spy. Since you're doing somebody a favor.''

''What's the purpose of spying him?'' The girl had expectations too high from what they should be. Now that she learned what she was obliged to do, she figured it wasn't bad at all. It's just stalking a guy was never her occupation. She's not an obsessive fanatic to lure around their biases and she definitely doesn't want to be labeled as 'creep'. Plus, what if he caught me in the midst of the act? That would be so awkward for both of them.

''You just have to see if he shows any weird signs. The person with the solution guarantees he has some things under his sleeve.''

She furrowed her eyebrows. Anything in Jeon Jungkook can be weird. How am I going to distinguish his normal habits and his bizarre features? She might interpret things wrong; this is not helpful for her desperate plans for gaining the cure.

''Just write all possible signs. I'll send them to this guy I'm seeing and in our next meeting I'll bring his reply.''

''How long will this operation take?''

''Until the end of the year. Not only that but you have to spy on him for at least ten hours-''

''What?!'' She squeaked in disbelief. But devote almost all of her time to studying and practicing. How am I supposed to handle this mission? Is there no other option for the time - like two or three hours? I can't do this for ten long hours! That's insane!

''I knew you would react like that.'' He mumbled and rubbed the upper part of his arm in agitation. ''Look, I've never seen him, okay? I just received his letter at home and when I came here to wait for you, I obtained another letter from him from this hole above.'' He pointed at the gap in a shape of a mailbox. ''In the first letter he told me to appear at this place but when I read the content of the other one, I wondered how I was going to deliver it to you.'' After that, he gazed at her. ''I'll try to convince him to make it a couple hours.''

''Thank you a lot! That will ease me.'' Youngsoon said in gratitude and bowed.

He nodded and giggled afterward. He stopped his acts as he remembered something. ''Oh! I have another thing to tell you. This Jungkook guy is currently under Big Hit Entertainment Company. I hope this helps you to find him.''

Big Hit Ent is one of those industries where normal citizens from across the country turn into successful K-pop stars. Exemplary representatives of this record label are 2AM. The girl admires their ballad songs, especially on live! She cannot wait to visit this wonderful place.

The female nodded, indicating she understood him. The boy stood up and patted his pants on the back again. ''Well, that means you're in the game. I have nothing else to tell you. I'll see you soon. With your report on Jeon Jungkook.'' He beamed. He lifted his hand and with a swift movement, he slid his finger as he was cutting the air. A portal was revealed and a new dimension was at present. The girl couldn't see clearly what was from the other side for it irritated her eyes with its brightness.

''W-wait.'' She stopped him as she covered my eyes to avoid the luminance. ''How can I call you if I'm in need?''

He cracked a wide smile. ''Just have an image of me in your mind and say 'L.joe'. I'll be there instantaneously.'' With that, he disappeared into the unfamiliar space.

''Remember, this is no way a dream.'' He finished before closing the portal between them.

Right after he was gone, she felt an abrupt pang in her head. She immediately closed her eyes as the pain began to spread all over the entire skull with its source on the top. The ache stayed there for a few seconds and after that, it vanished. When her eyes shot open, she saw the acquainted ceiling of her room. She pinched herself to see if she was dreaming; the result - a small mark but real feeling. Youngsoon grabbed the phone on the nightstand. 02:30. I hope I get some good sleep until 06:30.

Putting the matter of her mission aside for later, she fell into deep slumber.