He is my Hope. [BTS Jhope] ✔

Chapter 12

*4 years later*

I've been back for a few weeks now, it was weird coming home. So much had happened since I left. I went to college in the US, I got my degree and I met my boyfriend there almost a year ago. He had moved back a couple weeks before I did, we both got jobs working for the same company but in different departments. He asked me to move in with him but I refused, I wanted to be on my own for a little while. I needed to get to know my home again.

I settled into my new apartment well and made sure to visit my grandparents who I left behind. I took my boyfriend with me and we drove through my old neighborhood, someone else was living in our old house. I felt nostalgic being back.

A few days after meeting my grandparents, he came over for dinner and we cooked our meal together and snuggled on the couch to watch a movie. Right in the middle of the movie my phone dinged, letting me know I had an email. I apologized to him for interrupting but I needed to make sure it wasn't work related. I scanned my phone and and felt myself jolt a little at the words on the screen.

'You're invited to the High School reunion for the graduating class of...'

What? Already?

"What's wrong honey?" He asked. He could tell by my expression that something wasn't sitting well with me.

"Apparently It's already time for my High School reunion..." I trailed off. I wonder what everyone is up to. Would they remember me? Maybe I should be wondering if they'll be mad to see me after all this time.

I was lost in thought when he chuckled. "Oh really? Would you like me to go with you?" He gave me a warm smile and I nodded. It'll be fine. He will be there and I'm sure no one will be too angry with me, I didn't have a choice back then.

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I turned to my boyfriend to adjust his tie as soon as we walked into the place the reunion was being held. My stomach was flipping around from nerves and I felt a small panic rising in me. He grabbed my hand and gave me a reassuring smile, leading me to walk around the room. I had briefly told him how I left all my friends back then, he understood my reasons and tried to assure me no one would hold a grudge. We wondered around for a few minutes, I spotted a few familiar faces and no one seemed to off put by my presence. I was starting to feel less anxious when I saw who I was really looking for.

There they were. The old group, together again. I had a huge grin on my face seeing they were all chatting and laughing together. I tugged on my boyfriend's hand and he let me lead him over to the group. I tapped Yun Hee on the shoulder and she spun around.

It felt like time froze for a few moments. Everyone in the group had stopped talking and stared at me like I was ghost. I saw mixed emotions on their faces. Irritation, confusion, disbelief, sadness. Yun Hee was the first one give me a small smile.

"Is that really you Su Jin!?" She asked, eyeing me up and down carefully.

I laughed nervously. "Yeah, It's really me. I just moved back recently." I squeezed his hand and gently squeezed back. Deep breaths.

"I... don't even know what to say. It's been awhile." Hyo Rin awkwardly let out. Jin put his arm around her and pulled her close to him. They're still together? Awww, that's so sweet.

"Why are you back? What reason do you have to be here?" Jimin sneered.

My throat dried up and I choked out my words. "Oh, Well I graduated college. So I was finally able to come back. I accepted a job here and I moved back a few weeks ago. I just got the email about the reunion so I figured... I should come and say hello to everyone."