Call You Bae

Chapter 15

Getting closer to the cafe didn't help its image. In fact, the closer they got the more skeptical they were of its authority. Nonetheless, they entered through the doors.

"Hello...?" Xiumin called out as he walked in, Jimin close behind him. The floorboards creaked beneath their feet, and they were met with a blast of cool air.

Suddenly, the dark silhouette of a man filled their line of sight. Emerging, they made out some of his features. He was a stocky middle-aged man, flushed cheeks and a messy mop of curly brown hair.

"Your manager informed me you would be coming! I'm sorry, I haven't had the time to clean," he said, wiping his greasy hands on his apron.

"Anyways, both of you will be staying here for the night," He stated. 

Jimin and Xiumin looked around. It seemed like a normal cafe, no rooms in sight. The man noticed their furtive glances. 

"Yes, this was kind of fast notice, however, I have a spare room in the back. It used to be my son's, but he's away at college now..." He let out a deep sigh. 

"Anyways follow me!" He said, trying to be somewhat cheerful.

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Jimin and I hesitantly followed him towards the back, past the kitchen and into a small room. Looking around, I saw that most everything had been stripped away, leaving bare walls and a bed in the corner. 

"I am sorry, but you will have to make do with this..." The man said apologetically.

"This is fine! Thank you for taking us in, even for one night," I said.

"No problem," he said, smiling.

"Now, the bathroom is right there. Get freshened up and come into the kitchen, I'll make you guys something," He finished. 

And before either of us could say anything, he was gone. 

Of course, this was a pretty awkward situation. I kept glancing over at Jimin, who decided to take a seat on the single chair in the room. 

"Uhh, so... Do you want to shower first?" I asked, trying to break the silence. She looked over with a weird expression plastered on her face.

"Well, I didn't mean like first, together. Like you know, you go first and then me, a sizable time after, not even close to similar times. I just-" I blabbered on, suddenly flustered.

"I never thought that," she replied, clearly amused.

"Oh, uh..." I muttered.

"You know what, you go first, I want to finish something," she answered. 

I silently obeyed, quickly walking towards the bathroom. There, I found two piles of neatly folded clothes, obviously for Jimin and I. 

I was given a plain T-shirt with pajama pants. Looking over at Jimin's designated pile, I found a cotton blouse with matching shorts. 

Grabbing the clothes I was given, I made my way over to the shower, where fresh sets of towels were neatly hung up. 

The man's hospitality was appreciated. But, I was preoccupied with thoughts of the night to come, specifically, with Jimin....