withered || jikook [discontinued]

one.

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"Thank you, come again!" I smiled at the customer as I handed her two cups of caramel macchiato that she ordered.

She returned my smile before she walked towards the front door. The bells on top of the door jingled, indicating that the customer had left.

A sigh escaped my lips as my smile disappeared. I ran my hand through my orange hair and sighed again. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, inhaling the smell of coffee that filled the room. It was a scent I had grown used to, clearing my mind after the amount of customers I served during my shift today.

Opening my eyes again, I glanced around the cafe and saw nearly all the tables filled with customers, some sitting alone, some with friends or loved ones. The soft chatter in the background calmed my nerves as well, allowing me to forget the exhaustion from having to take orders and smile from time to time.

Yet another sigh escaped my lips. And not long after, I heard a familiar voice chuckle behind me. "Jimin-ah, you've been sighing a lot lately. Thinking about something?" The voice belonged to the owner of the cafe none other than Jin hyung, who smiled when I turned around. Though as much as amusement was laced in his soft voice, it was clear that slight worry was present in his eyes.

I returned the smile and rubbed the back of my neck, "yah, just been really tired because the shop seems to be really crowded lately. And the projects from college felt endless! They keep coming one after another which is why I had to skip my shift yesterday."

Jin hyung walked over to me and patted my back, as if reassuring me that I could make it. "That's how college is, Chim. Try taking it slow, though. Don't stress over too much. I'm sure you can push through." He grinned and ruffled my hair, and I just laughed, pushing his hand away.

"Aish hyung, you really sound like Namjoon hyung with his wise words and all," I giggled as I punched his arm lightly. "Did someone call me?" As if on cue, Namjoon hyung appeared behind Jin hyung, resulting the latter to jump a bit.

"Yah! Namjoon don't sneak up on me like that!" Jin hyung scowled playfully while Namjoon hyung just laughed. "Well, we better leave Jiminie to his job now. There's more customers coming," Namjoon hyung pointed towards the group of girls walking towards the cafe.

"Good luck, Jimin! Hwaiting!" was the last thing Namjoon hyung said before going back to the kitchen with Jin hyung.

I waved slightly and turned to the ladies walking over to the counter. Taking a breath, I looked at them and flashed a smile, chanting the same line for the upteent time today, "good afternoon and welcome to Bangtan cafe! How may I help you?"

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"Thank you, come again!" I bowed slightly as the last customer exited the cafe. I had been repeating that sentence customer after customer to the point I was sure that it would be the only sentence that came out from my mouth.

With a sigh, I walked towards the door and flipped the "OPEN" sign to "CLOSE". I looked at my watch to check the time.

9.47 p.m.

Great, I guess I would have to stay up doing homework again...

After gathering my things, I bid goodbye to everyone before walking out of the now deserted cafe. I stretched my arms and put my coat on because heck it was a cold night due to the non-stop rain before.

I walked down the empty streets to my apartment, my feet moving fast as I wanted to just plop in my bed before starting the pile of college work. But after a tiring day and lack of sleep, I couldn't really bring myself to go as fast as I wanted.

I started thinking of the possible answers to some of the questions I somehow managed to memorize and slowly began losing myself whilst thinking. That was until I caught a glance of a black bunny plushie on the display of a toy store that I stopped in my tracks.

I bit the inside of my cheek as I felt a certain raven haired boy come back into my mind after a while.

Jungkook.

I clenched my jaw and shook my head before resuming my way home. I can't think of him now, I have to get home.

Thankfully, I managed to reach my apartment without collapsing from exhaustion, but this time, I wasn't just physically tired. My head and heart hurt from the though of him.

I sighed and brushed my bangs back, taking my coat off and placing my stuff on the floor. I strode my way to my desk lazily and plopped down on the chair before opening my homework.

But throughout the night, I couldn't concentrate on answering the questions and ended up growing frustrated. Running my hand through my hair for the millionth time today, I looked over to the photo frame on the top right edge of my desk. I felt tears threatening to fall and I didn't even bother wiping then away.

I guess even after 2 years, I still can't move on from you, Jeon Jungkook...

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