『 Gloxinia 』

❁13❁

"Aish Taehyung, come on!" Jimin whines because of Taehyung's slow pace. They both are going together to your shop thanks to Jimin who came out of blue to Taehyung's apartment early in the morning.

"But Jimin I-" looking at Jimin's puppy eyes, Taehyung gave up and decided to go with him when he showed up in front of his door. He doesn't want to go. That's what he thought in the first place when Jimin and you looks so happy meeting each other.

More than helping, Taehyung felt like he's just bothering you both and especially Jimin who probably wants to spend more time with you. He doesn't like seeing you both together because that way, he realised, he's nothing but a stranger who happens to be your childhood's best friend.

But as much as he feels that heavy feeling, deep down he was still relieved that Jimin told him to come. Because he still wants more time to spend with you.

"Here we are!" Jimin stepped inside first, leaving Taehyung with his blank face. Mini market? "Really Jimin?" Taehyung puts his hands on his pockets as he approach Jimin who is already crouching on the snack shelf.

"What? I want to buy her favorite snack",

"Why?" Taehyung sighed as he feels the same heavy feelings inside his chest.

"She said she doesn't feel well this morning when she called and whining at me," Jimin takes a pack of biscuit and a strawberry pepero. "She's sick? I thought she was okay yesterday." He asked calmly, although worries starts replacing the thoughts on his head. Jimin has been friends with him for years, the worries on his eyes are more obvious to him than the tone.

"I don't know, probably the weather makes her weak. But don't worry, she said it's not that bad. That's why she's craving for her favorite snacks," Jimin walked to the cashier to pay. A minute later, Taehyung steps next to him and put a bottle of vitamin drink on the counter.

"What?" Taehyung notice Jimin's stare. "Nothing. Is that for Sunny?" Jimin pointed the vitamin drink. "...maybe.." Taehyung looks away and Jimin notice his slightly pink ears. "You're so sweet," Jimin nudge his arm with a teasing smile on his face. "Shut up.."

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"Sunny, let me do it!" Jimin quickly rush to you as soon as he arrived.
"Ah, no it's -", before you could finish it, Jimin already takes the watering can from you and handed you the plastic bag with your favorite snacks on it. "Take this instead," he motion you to take it. You smiled softly and thank him before taking it.

With a satisfying smile on your face, you walk towards the counter and put the snacks there, saving them for later on break time. At the same time, Taehyung followed you and puts the bottle next to the snacks. Looking at it confusedly, you were about to ask him but once again your sentence cutted.

"Jimin said you're not feeling well. I got these in my apartment so I was thinking to bring you one. Get well soon." He smiled to you but in other side, he was wondering why he needs to lie.

"Oh..thank you, Tae." You give him a smile too, slightly feeling the warmth on your chest. Jimin looked over his shoulder, peeking you both with a wide smile on his face.
They get along REALLY well.

Today starts really good. You get a lot of helping hands that makes it less busier for you and that gives you some time to enjoy the snacks to make you feel better and get more rest. Lately the weather is making your nose running and sometimes dizziness also attacks you.

Thankfully Jimin is there to understand your craving which is one of your habit whenever you're feeling unwell. Food always makes you better.

Having them with you makes the whole shop feels warm and happy. You didn't choose serenity, name of this shop, for no reason. It does brings you calm. A good mood, accompanied by a happy smile is your favorite.

Without you realise, the time hits 4 pm, showing you the time to close the shop. "Come on," Taehyung stomps his feet while waiting on the door for Jimin, ready to leave. Jimin nods but instead of walking to him, he approach you who is busily tidying up your stuff. "Have you drink the vitamin Taehyung bought for you?" He asked while wearing his jacket. Feeling like some thing's wrong with his question, you look up to meet his eyes.

"What?"

"Taehyung didn't buy it. He has it on his apartment and thanks to you for telling him, he brought one for me." You rolled your eyes and grab the half empty vitamin drink you guys are talking about to put it inside your small yellow bag.

"Taehyung said that?" Jimin looks at you with an are you kidding me look on his face. You return his stare by tilting your head, somehow showing him you're asking what does he mean.

"He bought it with me earlier in the mini market. He lied," Jimin chuckles quietly. What? Your heart stop for a moment when you hear his statement before it continues to beat softly. "Why did he lie?" You mumbled as you looked down to your hand that's holding the bottle.

Jimin was about to reply to you but quickly disturbed by Taehyung calling out his name again. "Okay, I got to go. See you tomorrow Sunny, don't get sick again." Jimin waved goodbye before jogging to Taehyung's side.

"See you tomorrow Sunny!" Taehyung smiled and waved. You awkwardly did the same as well but slowly your gaze locks to his figure walking away. The warmth grew back inside you, making your heart beats so loud that you didn't even realised how quiet this place is without them. Without him.

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Yikes...how is it?😬 this is longer than I thought it would be. Hope you can enjoy it 💜🌼 the ending is around the corner, unless I got a plot twist out of blue in the middle 😂

How was your first day in 2020 ?
I hope it went well, if it isn't, don't give up. You got 365 new days which means 365 different chances you can take. Be positive! 🌼