Milkshake Boy | pjm

twenty-nine

"Okay, Yumi," I say as I allow her to walk back into our mother's hospital room after she's changed. "Say goodbye to mommy, she has to go to her special hospital now."

Yumi jumps out of my arms and runs to our mom, wrapping her small arms around her legs with as much force and love as she can. "I love you, mommy!"

My mom reaches down and picks up Yumi, holding her in her arms as she peppers kisses all over her face. "I love you, princess."

"Mrs. Choi," Seokjin says as he enters the room, a few strangers in blue scrubs standing behind him. "It's time to go."

My mother nods before putting Yumi down and walking toward me. She wraps her arms around me in a tight hug before kissing me on the cheek.

"You take care of your sister," her voice cracks. "And take care of yourself."

"I will," my voice cracks and I feel tears falling down my cheeks. "I promise, I will."

My mother pulls away, and I quickly pick Yumi up as we follow her out the doors to the hospital. At the front, there is a van and a few people in blue scrubs standing outside of it. One of them walks up to my mom and links arms with her before leading her into the van.

"I love you, mom!" Yumi yells. "I'll miss you!"

My mom doesn't have time to speak before the van door slams shut in front of her face. She put her hands on the glass and blows a kiss to us, waving as the van drives off.

"What now?" Yumi asks softly as she turns her head toward me.

"Jimin is going to come to pick us up and bring us to his house so I can get my stuff," I say as I pull my phone from my pocket. "I don't know what we're going to do after that."

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"Well if it isn't the sexiest woman I've ever seen," Jihyun says as Jimin and I walk into the house.

Jimin sighs loudly, and I can almost hear him rolling his eyes. "We've come to get Taishi's things."

"Moving out so soon?" Jihyun pouts as he looks at me.

"Hey, mister," Yumi says as she steps out from behind me. Jihyun looks at her and smiles. "Come here."

Yumi gestures for Jihyun to bend down so he's face to face with her. He bends over and smiles. "Yes, cutie?"

Yumi lifts her right hand and whips it forward, smacking Jihyun right in the face. "Taishi has a boyfriend, don't call her sexy."

Jimin chuckles. "Better listen to what she says."

Jihyun smiles and bites his lip awkwardly. "You're right, she does have a boyfriend," he says. "I'm sorry."

"Don't say sorry to me, dumb dumb," Yumi crosses her arms. "Say sorry to Taishi and Jimin."

Jihyun drops his head in shame before standing up and turning to me. "Taihsi noona, I'm sorry for flirting with you, knowing you have a boyfriend."

I smile and cover my mouth, trying not to laugh.

Jihyun turns to Jimin. "Jimin hyung, I'm sorry for flirting with your girlfriend."

Jimin crosses his arms and tries to be mature, but he starts laughing.

"Accepted," Jimin chokes, his laughter escaping. "Now stay with Yumi while Taishi and I get her things."

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"So, this is where our suspension adventure ends," Jimin says as he walks Yumi and me to the door to my house.

I open the door for Yumi and she runs inside and goes directly for the tv in the living room.

"Why would it be over?" I ask, closing the door so Yumi can't hear our conversation.

"You have to take care of Yumi," he pouts. "You'll have no time for me."

I bite my lip for a second, looking at Jimin's sad eyes.

"I didn't want to admit this," I say as I look away from him. "I've always been afraid of staying home alone without my mom."

Jimin cups my cheek gently, pulling my head toward him, his eyes looking into mine softly. "Do you want me to stay with you?"

"I'm asking you to stay with me until my mom is better," I say with a weak smile, my eyes shakily looking into his. "It might take a long time, though."

"Choi Taishi," Jimin says as he uses both hands to hold my face. He kisses me on the forehead and chuckles. "I would be honoured to live with you, and I'll stay as long as you need."