HE 【COMPLETED】

03

It's just another simple work day. However, Jimin was nervous as he had never been. The panic has two reasons. One was  he's late for work and another was a big guy waiting for him at work.

As he was breathless, he was covered in his sweat. Namjoon was placing the cigarette as usual. He was angry and sad that Namjoon didn't even looked at him. Jimin was surprised by his own reaction too. He went to change his clothes in the locker room.

There was nothing wrong today. The day was passing with the usual routine, and because of that Jimin was sad and he felt empty inside. What was he waiting for?

I don't know, what do we wait for? Hope comes from a very little thing and it presses the feelings strongly but it's very light and abstract.

Twenty-six minutes until the shift is over. In other words, twenty-six minutes until they mind their own businesses.

When the door opened Jungkook came in. He grabbed bottle of water from fridge and bought a pack of cigarettes again. Today he looks more pale and tired.
Then Namjoon gave him two packs of cigarettes. Both Jimin and Jungkook looked at the tall guy surprised.

- It's just for free. Since you're our daily customer.

Jungkook just stared at him without saying a word then grabbed the cigarettes and water then walked out. After he went out Jimin came to Namjoon, he couldn't hold himself.

-  Do you think you're helping him? He said angrily.

Namjoon looked at him finally, and said

-  Yes.

Jimin's anger was boiling inside. He didn't think that a guy he wanted to know was a guy like this. Little guy couldn't stand it,

- You can't do that. You know he's a trainee right. No matter how hard it is smoking won't solve anything. It'll make it worse. And you're getting yourself into trouble by lying to yourself!
But Namjoon shook his head calmly.

- He's not that kind of kid. You don't have to worry. with that he patted on Jimin's shoulder awkwardly.

For the first time, for the first time these two guys are touching each other. The big guy put his hand on his shoulder to calm the little guy.

- W-what do you mean?

Jimin tried to act like he didn't touch him.

- If you want we can too with that he  grabbed a pack of cigarettes from under the register.

The little guy shook his head.

- No thanks. I don't smoke. And again with an angry face

- I'm not restricting you from smoking but that is not suitable for that kid. You know how bad it would be for his future right.

Suddenly Namjoon smirked,

- You're not as bad as I thought.

The little guy smiled as he understood when the tall guy opened the pack.

A boy who can't even carry himself was walking while touching the two packs of cigarettes in his pocket. He turned around corner to hide from all of the cameras that his company had set up. Jungkook was astonished when he saw two cookies coming out of the cigarette pack. Today he gave a chocolate flavored cookie. When he opened the next one it was again a cookie, but his favorite jam flavored one. The boy sat down, alone in the run down street, was eating the cookies while drinking the water, warm tears were running down following his cheeks.

- You look even smaller when you get angry.

The big guy was shocked at the words he has just said. Two guys were looking at each other awkwardly again. Few minutes had past.

The door opened and group of girls came in laughing and speaking loudly. The guys came into their senses and Jimin quickly went to fill the fridge with water.

And Namjoon scratched his nose as it's his habit when he's embarrassed.

The shift is over. Two guys who are walking in different directions.

The little thinks about the big guy while the big guy thinks about the small guy and his scent.

Jimin looked back. And faced him. The tall guy was already looking at him before Jimin looked at him. The small guy waved him a goodbye. The big guy didn't wave back, but there was a smile on his lips.

THE END