Minnie's POV
It has been two weeks ever since Jisung recovered all of his memories. I was so happy for him and Hoyeon because they're getting back on track. I felt like a proud mom.
I snapped out of my trance and immediately walked out of the home room. Was I day-dreaming again? Is that my only wonderland with all the stress on this part-time job? Anyway, I enjoyed and the pay is insanely high.
I took out my phone and texted Jaemin that I'll be in the café to work. He replied after a few seconds.
Jaemin 💩
i know
im already here ;D
I rolled my eyes and walked to 8th of January. When I got there, I saw Jaemin sitting in one of the tables and looking outside. He saw me and waved his hand. I pushed the door open and pinched his exposed arm.
"Ah, yah~." He pouted. "It's because I'm worried about you!" He pointed at himself. "Aren't I?" He asked almost matter-of-factly. I sighed. "Do you want something to eat?"
I saw him smirk and then he shook his head. "I'll just order when I'm hungry." I nodded and pointed at myself while squinting my eyes. "Call only me." He chuckled. "Of course, 'cause you're the one." He winked in a flirty way.
I felt my face go red and I just rolled my eyes. I walked to the locker room and changed into my waitress uniform. My shift started and I roamed around the café for hours.
Jaemin only ordered water and cookies so he paid less. I told Taeyong I'll be home early because I still have to arrange my messy room back at home. He let me, knowing that I was always the one to stay late to close the café.
Jaemin walked me home again for the nth time. He literally walk with me every single night. "Don't you have things to do?" I asked him. He shook his head. "I always text you when I'm busy. I also finish our assignments first before going to the café."
We stayed silent for a few minutes when he asked, "Minnie, why do you get frustrated when I come early in the café or walk you home?" We met eyes and he looked kind of sad. "Am I annoying?"
I shook my head. "No, you're not. It's just.. you worry about me but I also worry about you. What if you were only forced to wait for me? What if you have things to do? I don't want to be the type of girlfriend where you feel trapped and controlled," I wiped a tear. Ugh, why am I so emotional? "I don't want that to happen to us, Jaemin."
We stopped right in front of my house and Jaemin cupped my cheeks. "Don't ever think like that, baby," He softly brushed his finger on my eye. "I wait for you because I want to. If I have things to do, you would always be my priority, too. You don't control my life at all, Minnie. You make me feel like I'm free.. that I am free to love you. It won't happen to us and never would. You just want the best for me, but I could only think of one thing that's best for me and that is you."
I was a crying mess under Jaemin. He kissed my forehead for a long time before wrapping me in his embrace. "You're too good for me." I said. "It's because I deserve you. We deserve each other."
We stayed like that, Jaemin just caressing my back while my sobs slowly stopped. He slowly backed away and smiled. "Are you feeling better?" I nodded. He ran his hand down my hair and pinched my cheek.
"Jaemin," He raised a brow. "I find this moment memorable and very heart-warming. You made me feel important and loved, although my parents and our friends are there. But, you.. you're someone I can spend my life and my future with. You've been there for me and I would always be grateful to you,"
He just stared at me. My gaze fell on his lips and I looked back at his eyes. "You completed my life and you don't know how much I adore you. If I lose you, I'd lose my shit. You made my life even more meaningful and colorful. I love you so much, Jaemin. Much more than you could ever think of."
I smiled at him before tiptoeing to press my lips on his. His lips felt so soft and firm. A tear escaped my eye as I felt him kiss me back. I was going to lose balance but he grabbed my waist. I didn't hesitate to move my lips against his.
I pulled away and gasped for air. Jaemin smiled, too, wiping away a tear brimming in my eye. "I love you, too, baby." He kissed me again.
I would never regret this moment. Not at all. Never would I.
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