AND THEN YOU CAME

24 회

We ended up going to the university together. I mean, Taehyung and i. However, we decided to separate at the parking lot in the basement. I entered first, and then him. We just wanted to avoid nonsense gossip, in case other students happened to see us. I mean, nobody knows right? So better be safe than sorry.

As soon as i get into the building, i see Jimin immediately. Good, good. I don't have to search for him through the entire building today.

I sneak behind him, and when the right time comes, i shout on his ear from behind, making him flinches in surprise.

"Jieun!" He exclaims, totally not happy as he caresses his poor ear.

I only grin ear to ear, but then my expression changes as soon as Jimin's changes too.

"What happened to your face?" He holds my chin, bringing my face closer as he scans it through.

Oh, i forgot that i have this little cut near my eyebrow. Probably i got it when i fell down last night. It's just a tiny one though, i didn't expect he would notice.

"I just fell down okay, don't worry about it." I pull away his hand that's touching the cut. Okay it lowkey hurts though.

"Are you sure? Are you..?" He narrows his eyes, however the sentence is discontinued as he hesitates to ask more.

I bet he wants to ask about that. He's always been witty about the situation. Should i tell him? I don't think he has to worry about it, especially not when dad mentioned about him last night.

I shake my head lightly, wrapping my arms around his. "Let's go."

I groan in pain when the sudden pain on the ankle reminds me that it's unwell. I almost lose my balance, but a hand grabs me quickly, supporting me with his body.

"What happened to your foot?" Jimin asks as he notices my bandaged ankle, his tone raises unknowingly. "Jieun, you gotta stop lying to me now-"

"Okay okay, chill!" I try to stop him attracting attention.

I look at him, pouting.

"I fought with dad last night, but it doesn't have anything to do with this because i hurt myself by falling down." I explain. "Calm down, okay? It's not a big deal."

He just stares at me with his frowned forehead, then look down at my ankle. "Why didn't you tell me? I could've been there."

His expression softens. He now pouts instead.

"It was midnight Jimin, i didn't want to bother you." I squish his cheeks. "I'm really okay, alright? I'm not a baby anymore."

He looks into my eyes, and i smile reassuringly. I really appreciate that he worries about me. Aw my caring baby.

"And beside," i wiggle my injured ankle lightly, because this thing still hurts. "Taehyung took care of me. So you don't have to worry."

He hums in confusion when i mentioned Taehyung's name. "Taehyung?"

"Thanks to yesterday's incident, i get to make up with Taehyung." I start. "I actually ran out of the house but ended up meeting Taehyung. He took care of me and my ankle. And we made up."

"Really?" he finally speaks, and i feel happy that his expression changes.

I nod confidently. "We are really, really okay now. So instead of worrying about me too much, please just be happy with me okay? I just got my best friend back."

After some time, he finally nods, giving in. "Alright alright. Next time, please don't run like that. You know how careless you are."

I nod obediently, smile can't disappear from my face.

Just then, Jimin turns around, squatting in front of me. "Get on me, you idiot. You can't walk like that."

I look at him in awe. Oh, how sweet.

I purse my lips to suppress a smile. In the end, i get on his back and he carries me to the hall with everyone's stares.

"Love you, Jimin." I peck on his ear, and i laugh when i see it turns red.

-oOo-

Today's Sunday. It's funny how time flies so fast outside, but inside of the house, it's so slow. When everybody likes weekend, i hate them. It's because dad is at home, and his presence is what i hate, actually.

After few days of not talking, he finally apologized to me yesterday. Not in a sincere way, i notice. But i don't care. Whether he did or not, it's just the same to me. He still doesn't approve my relationship with Jimin, and i choose not to think too much about it. As long as he doesn't harm him, it's fine.

Talking about Jimin, i can't reach that guy from morning. He doesn't reply to my texts, nor answering my calls. After few hours have passed by, i decided to visit his house. The easiest way to ease my worry.

However when i get there, he's not there. Grandma is there, and for the first time, i see his father too. He's as kind as his son. But still, i can't find the son.

When i ask where is he, grandma gives me a very shocking answer.

-Jimin's POV-

It's been a long time since i came here. As soon as i got into the university, i stopped visiting this place because i'm too busy.

And now i'm here. I don't forget to bring a small bouquet of sunflowers, her favorite.

It's a terrible idea that i have to come when i'm having a bad day. Somehow, i just miss her. I don't know why but especially today, i need her so bad.

I finally see her. Her smile never fails to cheer me up, but especially today, it hurts more to see her smile like that.

I don't even try to stop the tears from flowing down anymore. I approach her, touching the cold glass that blocks the distance between us.

After some time, i can't help myself to break down. Literally crying alone in this early morning.

Why does it feel so hard? Why does it hurt so much?

I don't know how long i'm crying here, but the next thing i know is.. i see her.

She's as shocked as me, but i can see the tears in her eyes as well.