chapter twenty six: if only

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Days had passed since that night in the garden, and the memory still hadn't fully sunk in for Jungkook. He'd gone to bed that night with a smile on his face, waking up on the right side of the bed, only to discover that the siblings—and Jimin—had left the country. They'd been called away for an urgent business matter; a photoshoot had started earlier than planned, even though the models were supposed to have two days off. Who knew what could happen in the world of high fashion?

It had been almost a week, and he still hadn't heard from Lisa. He hadn't given her his number, or even asked for hers! It was at that moment he realized he had been at his absolute dumbest.

"Cool off, young JK!" a familiar voice said, and a slight tap landed on his shoulder.

Jungkook sighed, looking up at Jimin. "I don't know, hyung. It's been a week!"

"And?"

"And I haven't heard anything from her?" he said, his voice laced with frustration.

Jimin smiled, sitting in the chair across from him and taking a sip of his salted caramel drink. Jungkook's new cafe had opened the day before, and although it wasn't a huge grand opening, the place was packed.

"Is she obligated to call you? You know the girl is busy," Jimin said, causing a deep frown to form on Jungkook's face.

"Oh."

"We finished the shoot the other day," Jimin continued. The younger man just nodded, stirring his drink. "After we wrapped up, she flew to Japan with her brother."

"Why are you telling me this?" Jungkook asked, his eyes narrowing.

"Why not?" Jimin replied with a teasing smirk.

Jungkook groaned in annoyance.

"Text her!"

"That's the problem!" Jungkook's voice rose, and he quickly glanced around the cafe. Luckily, everyone was too focused on their own conversations to notice. "For starters, I haven't given her my number, or even gotten hers!"

Jimin could only facepalm himself in response.

But then, an idea sparked in his eyes.

"It's okay, Kook," he said, and Jungkook looked at him with a confused expression. "I don't have her number saved either." Jungkook rolled his eyes.

"But I know where to find her." The younger man's eyes glistened with hope.

"Don't tell me we're flying to Japan, too?"

Jimin grinned. "Oh, boy, you're in for a ride."

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