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7:32 PM [mall]
his eyes followed every lamppost that covered the streets, giving it a dim and relaxing atmosphere, his hands were locked with each other, buried deep inside his long sleeves that didn't help much with the cold breeze clashing against his exposed skin, cheeks and tip of the nose rosy, breath hitching every now and then once a car drove past, adding more to the weather now blowing at the boy every few minutes instead of constantly letting him know what a night in the middle of the Gangnam streets felt like
"next time, i'll make sure to bring all the heaters with me"
as always, Jimin relied on scolding himself to add a goofy vibe to the bad situation he found himself in, but finally, he took a small glimpse of the mall's building, or to be more specific, the mall's entrance, which was narrow, but promptly known as a gathering spot for anybody who felt the need to refresh themselves out of the warm air waiting inside, something that made it special, and entertaining in a way "excuse me please" he tried to move past a few people chugging down cans of beer and munching on popular branded snacks, such as chips, chocolate, and candy, they had plastic bags full of mentioned items, probably to pass some time away from worries and priorities "enjoy yourselves guys" the boy, with kindness and humbleness traveling through his veins, couldn't help but to greet the group, bow and finally head towards his destination, the people he started leaving behind waved and thanked him, still conscious despite the boxes resting against the wall full of alcoholic beverages
if anything, i'll exit through the back
the air was now more welcoming, unexpectedly, he felt hot in no time after peeking at the two youngins chattering with one another, lost in their own world, he caressed his chest here and there, whereas she pulled a strand of her hair behind her ear, but to no avail as it landed back against her right temple, covering most of the side of her face, if that was the guy that the twin texted Jimin about, she looked more fond of him than anybody else around them
"hey kid" as usual, the blonde haired teen greeted the petite figure that was the twin's body, allowing his lips to crash against her head, pecking it softly, whereas his deep black orbs never left the ever-so-deep blue ones that stared right back at him, gaining a more intimidating stance, different from the one that this stranger opted for while talking to Jimin's good friend "mind introducing me?" his voice was stable, yet raspy and low, it was a tone full of contempt and wickedness, "the name's Jimin" he spoke at last, right hand stretching out whereas the left secured the girl's shoulders tightly, Jimin waited for the other to accept his bitter attitude, but this is how it went before the real, and actual Park Jimin even dared to reveal himself
"the name's... Namjoon"
his eyes now took the form of big, shiny marbles, he remembered that name, "oh, we know each other don't we? the production team back in highschool, for the end of year party, that tall ass dude, Namo or whatever" as soon as his mouth sealed shut, Namjoon's response was to smile, and nod happily, despite the guy's figure being nothing but a small ant, his face told a whole other story
"that's it, glad you remember, Chaeyoung here talked about you earlier.."
right, she's still here
"wait really? she spoke? you spoke? since when?" her cheeks were now the ones wearing a crimson tone, grip tightening around Jimin's long sleeved shirt "this is a first, i'm proud of you man, she likes you" he patted Namjoon's forearm, before pointing his index finger signaling that both he and the girl needed some time alone to discuss whatever she had planned to do, and with that, he dragged her towards a set of trashcans placed immobile one beside the other, they looked new even, "mind explaining some things to me little shit? i swore, literally, that that was the guy you wanted to hook my boy up with, i mean, your eyes are sparkling, since when have you been like this? huh? never!" he didn't feel bad for scolding Chaeyoung, what bothered him was the fact that she never really paid him any attention until now, even her brother tried to sweet talk her into liking Jimin and see if for once she'd unlock, and open up her coffin, but nothing was fruitful and it stressed them both beyond any other meanings in life "whatever, just, is he or is he not the guy?"
her head slowly moved from left to right, confusing the man more than he already was
"t-the one i h-had uhm, he left, sorry.."
on the other side of the wide hall, Namjoon noticed the slight commotion as some unknown eyes landed on the two bickering back and forth, he couldn't hear them, but anybody close by would pick up on two or even three of the things they discussed about
"great, just stop butting in, i'll be making my leave now"
she felt bad, repentant, but Jimin sooner or later will understand that it only takes the right person to open another one, for their greatness to engulf whatever surrounds them, and with nothing else to bother for, Chaeyoung tip toed her way back to the handsome, tall and dimpled teen, pulling on his pinky to walk further into and towards the dining area
"you up for some pizza?"
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