AND THEN YOU CAME

20 회

After the class, he still has some time before his shift, so we decided to just stroll around the city. I tried various of street foods that i've never seen before, and all of them just tasted amazing!

I realize how pathetic my strict, controlled life is. There's so many amazing things out there that i didn't get to see until now. My dad is just something else. I can't wait for the time when i can finally say what i really want. The bravery is just not there yet. Sometimes, i just hate the timid soul inside of me.

I'm going to blame my dad for that. Too much control over my life just makes me scared to do everything by myself, to stand up for myself. I always am being dependent towards other people. My mom, Taehyung, Jimin. I just realized how spoilt i am, despite the fact that i'm already 20s.

How pathetic you are, Nam Jieun.

"What's in this little head of yours, hm?"

I'm dragged back to reality. I look at Jimin, shaking my head lightly. However, after contemplating, i decided to ask him in the end.

"Do you think i'm too clingy?"

He blinks at my question. However, after some time, he replies. "I can understand that since your attitude is just like a princess."

"I know right? I'm too spoilt right?" I pout, being disappointed despite the fact that i've expected the answer.

I groan, pulling my hair out of frustration before leaning back. "Oh, i hate my life."

The boy tilts his head, a questioning look on his face. "Hey, don't say that. There's nothing wrong with that."

"Of course there is!" I protest. "I can't even do anything by myself without other people helping me out."

Jimin raises one side of his lips, thinking. "Well, i can't say that's wrong."

I sigh, don't know what to say.

I mean, am i suppose to be proud of.. this spoilt girl? Whose attitude is like a princess? No!

"Hey," Jimin leans closer to me, studying my expression. "Don't sulk like that. It's not your fault to be born like this."

Yes, i know.

"Look at me." Jimin's hands cup the sides of my face and he turns me to face him.

"That attitude of yours, only you can fix it. You want to change? Good. You want to keep it that way? No problem. I'll still be by your side anyway."

Oh, i promise, his words are everything.

I'm really thankful that i get to meet Jimin in my life.

A smile creeps up to my sulky face. "Thanks." And with that, i close the gap between us and hug him. Being the clingy princess i am.

I'll change, of course i want to. But i can't help but to be clingy just this one time.

"Cheer up, Jieun." he whispers in my ear, sending shivers down my spine.

-oOo-

Before he goes to to his workplace, he walks me home first. Usually we're just going to separate in the bus stop, but i don't know since when, he treats me a bit differently these days. He walks me home everytime.

And then.. we arrived in front of my door.

"Work hard Jimin!" I punch a fist to the air, grinning ear to ear.

He mirrors my gesture, face doing an extra expression which makes me laugh.

"Thanks for walking me home." I say sincerely.

He nods, a smile plastered on his face. "Anytime for you."

Nobody says a word after that.

Hm.. this is supposed to be farewell right? Why is he standing there and not leaving? Why is he scratching his head?

I mouth an 'ah' as realization hits me. I get his awkward gesture. "Is there something you want to say, Jimin-ssi?"

He looks at me, laughing nervously. "Well, not really. I was just wondering whether somebody has forgotten about my confession.."

My eyebrows are lifted at his question. Oh really? Right now?

"I thought you asked me to take it slowly?" I narrow my eyes at him. "Beside, i don't even know how to reply to a confession, you know. That's just a piece of statement. What should i say? Yes? No? I don't think that's a suitable-"

"Nam Jieun." He grabs on my shoulders and i halt on my spot. He stares deeply into my eyes, being as serious as ever.

"You know i like you." I nod. "Then you know what i want." I shake my head.

He hisses. "Oh this is so cringey." He bites his lower lip, his eyes fixed on mine. "Nam Jieun, let's.. date?"

I almost burst out laughing at his weird tone on the last word. However, he's being serious so i can't really laugh.

I purse my lips to prevent me from laughing. "I.. think there will be no difference from now, right? I mean, we look like we're dating already."

His eyes are confused, like lost puppy.

I can't help but to laugh in the end. "Alright alright, Jimin. I like you too, so let's date."

I swear i see stars on his eyes when i said that. Oh, how adorable.

"Thanks." He says, trying to control his expression.

Okay. We're dating now, but why do i feel like he's holding back even more?

Well i guess he's not convinced enough?

With the inner voice that answered me, i take a deep breath, tiptoeing and give him a quick kiss on the lips.

Just to make him convinced.

I initially wanted to pull away from the kiss, but the boy won't let me. Instead, he kisses me back, putting his hands by the sides of my face and pulls me closer, kissing me deeper.

Wrapping my arms around his neck, i pull him closer too. Oh, i feel like flying to the cloud nine. His lips taste so good on mine. Suddenly, everything just feels right.

We pull away from each other after a while. This is probably the longest kiss i've ever done.

He leans his forehead on mine. "I love you, but i gotta go now." he says reluctantly.

I wish we can spend more time together. But hey, don't you want to be more independent you said?

"We can always meet, Jimin. That's fine."

He smiles, giving me one last kiss before he really pulls away. "See you tomorrow? I'll call you tonight."

My heart is beating so wildly right now and my cheeks feels really really hot!

I nod, trying to act fine. "See you tomorrow."

And with that, he finally leaves. I mean, after he gave me another long, tight hug. I notice his red ears as he walks away, and they are really the cutest thing on earth.

After he's out of my sight, i finally open the gate and enter the house safely.

Nam Jieun is no longer single everybody. Stand up with your wine and cheer for me.