AND THEN YOU CAME

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We've been sitting for few minutes, but none of us lets out a voice from just now.

I've been stealing glances at him now and then, but i do not dare to ask him a question.

"What a shame that i can't join the tournament," he speaks all of a sudden. "How pathetic."

I stay silent for few moments, thinking hard about what to say.

"I know you've worked hard for this," i turn to him. "But you can always play next time right? You said it yourself."

He sighs, only looking down. "But still. If only i was more careful.."

I don't know what to say, really. I'm suck at comforting people with words.

I bite my lower lips, moving closer to the sad boy. "Don't look back. It has happened anyway."

Oh, this is so awkward but i have to do this!

I lift my arm up, bringing it behind his back and pat them. I hope this comforts you.

Nobody says a word anymore after that. Slowly, soft sobs are heard. I tilt my head and see Jimin covering his face.

"I've been waiting for tomorrow.." he cries.

"Ssh." I pout, feeling like crying too.

I close the gap between us, this time i'm in for a real hug. He leans his head on my shoulder, and i do the same too.

I know it means a lot to him. I could see how hard he's practicing for his first game. He practiced more than anyone else, so i understand how hard it is for him.

"You'll get to play next time, i promise." I whisper quietly, my hands pat on his back repeatedly.

-oOo-

The time is here. We're getting ready early in the morning, and now we're here.

I love our look today. We girls look very intimidating, but cute at the same time. As for the guys, well, they look hot as usual. Especially when there's a visual like Taehyung, that team just looks perfect already. If only they get a new design too, we'll be unbeatable. Both in style and achievements.

When we walk in, other teams look at us in awe. Somebody, please flash a light behind us so we look more dramatic.

The tournament is about to start soon, and the cheerleaders will be the opening ceremony.

I keep on turning my head now and then to check for the audience. Last night before going to sleep, Jimin suddenly texted me and said that he's going to come.

But i can't see him until now.

"Girls, get ready. It's your turn after this."

I turn around, sighing.

Is he gonna be late? I want him to see me perform in this outfit though.

When the girls start to line up, i decide to let it go and just focus on the performance. I don't wanna mess up just because somebody i like doesn't watch me perform. I'm not that type of person.

As i exhale a deep breath, my game face is now on.

-oOo-

The tournament ended quickly, and right now, the cheerleaders and the basketball team are going to celebrate our victory.

Yes yes we won! Both of the teams got 1st place, which makes us even more well-known now. The legendary dark horse that you don't wanna compete with.

Jimin is here too. I don't know when he came but after i was done performing, he's already there in the audience seat. I just wish he got to watch us performed though.

The sky has turned dark after we're done cleaning up, totally ready for the BBQ party. Since the girls are here, i feel more relieved because the guys won't take too long to go home.

Wait. As if i still need Taehyung to drive me home. Duh. Forget what i just said.

"Did you see our performance?"

That was the first thing i asked after i got to get closer to the boy. From just now, the guys were too busy with him, i couldn't even say hi at the first place.

Jimin laughs at my question. "Out of everything, you have to ask that?"

"Of course! I want to make sure you know that i'm dope." I fold my arms proudly. "So, did you?"

Jimin scratches the back of his neck. "Well, i was kinda late, so i only watched half. But i saw you did the backflip there, and you're amazing."

He puts his thumbs up, both of them. Which succeeds to make me happy.

That's the only thing i don't want him to miss. My iconic backflip.

"Oh?" Jimin's brows lifted as he notices the place we're going to.

I turn to follow his gaze, but nothing comes in my mind. It's just a normal Korean restaurant for me?

"What's wrong?" I ask, probably left unheard because the boy limps away to find somebody.

I pout. What's with this guy?

As we enter, somebody familiar greets us behind the door.

Hold on. Hyunae?

Everyone starts to whistle playfully, turning their gazes to Taehyung who's with Jimin. Oh there he is.

So this place belongs to Hyunae's family? Holy shit.

I back off, being obvious that i don't want her to see me. No after that lame apology! Not to mention that she doesn't even reply.

I turn my heels and start to walk away. Hopefully nobody notices me.

-Jimin's POV-

Turns out, this is Taehyung's idea to bring us all here. Of course, why didn't i realize from the beginning.

Hyunae's family owns this restaurant. It may looks small from outside, but the food they serve has always been the best.

"Woah, what a lovebird we have here." Yoongi speaks loudly, probably did it on purpose because he just loves to tease.

Everyone starts teasing the new couple. Hyunae immediately pretends to get the menus, while Taehyung just sits there looking very shy.

"Hold on. Isn't this a bad decision? You still have your ex here, dude! Probably she's not happy about it." Somebody adds, which makes others yell even louder.

First of all, she's not Taehyung's ex. Second of all, he's right, she's probably not happy about it.

I look around to find her, but strangely, she's nowhere to be seen.

"What are you talking about? Jieun noona's with Jimin now, don't you guys know?" Jungkook speaks up, not forgetting to glance at me with playful eyes.

Now everyone turns their heads to me, so ready to tease me. However, i can't care less.

Jieun's not here. For sure.

"Where's Jieun?"

Her cheerleader friend finally notices. Everybody stops paying attention to me and look around instead.

I stand up. "You guys go on, i'll find her for a while."

As i start to walk away, my eyes catch Taehyung standing up too. "Jimin, but your leg-"

"Let him do it, it's fine." Yoongi nods seriously, holding him down. "Because that's what you call a love spirit baby!"

Everyone cheers after that, and i have to walk faster despite my leg's poor condition because i'm embarrassed.