AND THEN YOU CAME

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-Jimin's POV-

I just get home and as usual, i'm exhausted.

"Good night mom."

Only the silence replies. Of course. If the 1:1 framed photo suddenly says good night to me, i'll run away from my room for sure.

I look up, and a smile creeps up on my face as i stare at the photo on the wall.

"I have a little story today." I start. "Well, not actually 'little' because this is quite a big deal for me."

I sit at the edge of the bed, looking at her. "Mom, remember the girl who slept here last time? I still feel sorry that i had to hide you away from her."

I pause, breathing heavily. However, as Jieun comes across my mind, suddenly everything gets a little better. "We finally date. You have no idea how happy i am now."

I smile like a fool, thinking about the kiss we had. "And i kissed her. It felt.. surreal."

I lift my head and meet her fixated eyes. I stare at her picture for a long long time, gradually feeling my eyes get a little blur because of tears.

"I don't know if i can tell her about you," I sigh. "She has to know about you, sooner or later. But i.. i'm not ready yet."

I cover my eyes for a while, wiping away the tears that threaten to fall. Now mom's face is clearer. All she does is just smiling, as if she's telling me that everything's fine.

It's okay, my dear.

Somehow i can hear her voice. And it makes me miss her more everytime.

I put on a smile. It may be small, but inside of my heart, i am truly, truly grateful.

A tear escapes from one of my eyes as i smile. "Thanks for always being by my side, mom."

Oh, i'm getting too emotional. It's not good.

I get up, grabbing my phone and call a number. I promised to call her. Beside, i really need to hear her voice now.

The girl picks up the call, and my eyes gleam a little brighter without i even realize.

However, i can't hear her voice.

"Jieun?"

-Jieun's POV-

He calls me, but i'm still trying my best to suppress my sobs here.

"Are you okay?"

No, i'm not.

"Jieun, please say something."

I open my mouth to say something, but of course my voice cracks and he finds out about me crying.

"Ssh, it's okay. You gotta calm down first, i'll wait here."

He's the nicest guy in the world, i swear. I can't understand why dad dislikes him so much just because he's not from a rich family.

This is what our argument is about tonight. It's more than just a normal argument, it's about somebody i love, somebody who's calling me now.

He said that he saw us kissing in front of our house, and he said that it's not appropriate at all. It's you who's inappropriate dad! Who peeked on people kissing through intercom? You're suck.

Oh, i hate the way he tries to control my love life now. I'm so, so mad at him.

"I.. had an argument with my dad earlier," He's been waiting for so long, so i try my best to explain through some hiccups.