Perfect Timing

Chapter 24: Your Eyes Tell

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Jungkooks POV:

Y/n was scanning the menu. Exploring every chocolate option available. "I don't usually get these pancakes, but I know these ones are incredible..." she trailed. "What to do"

"You should just get both! I believe in you" Jimin teased pating her shoulder. "That's only like what 10 pancakes in total? Marie says you eat that every day!" He playfully smirked causing Y/ns face to change.

"What?! I can't down 10 pancakes in one go!" She flusteredly looked back between Marie and Jimin who were chuckling. "Hold on what do you tell him?" Marie was still chuckling when Jimin continued.

He took his hand and ruffled her hair. Y/n cutely struggled to escape from Jimins playful nuzzle. I felt a tinge inside me. It felt strange, and I can't say I like it. Jimin continued, "Haha she said that you get flustered easily too." Y/ns face started to beat red as the table started laughing.

"Tha-Thats not true!" She tried to defend. Jimin kept snickering at the site of flustered Y/n. His annoyingly perfect hair floated around his annoyingly perfect face while staring at her. I felt my teeth start to grip my lower lip. Are you jealous Jungkook? I scorned myself watching their interactions. You're fine.

I was staring at the two until the waiter interrupted my gaze. "Ready to order?" She inquiried holding a pen and white note pad.

"Yes! Definetely!" I quickly responded for the group.

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Y/ns POV:

After we got back from breakfeast we decided to venture forth with our hike. "How bout this trail?" Jimin suggested pointing to a short circle trail that went around the residential area of the campsite.

Jungkook brightened and quickly cut in, "Or! Theres two trails that meet in the middle. We could split up and see who gets to the center first" He looked eager this idea. Jimin Marie and Jess all made eye contact suspiciously.

Jimin smirked to Jungkook, "Fine, okay my trail sucks I understand. Us three are going to race you and Y/n then, Kookie. It's about 11am right now and it should, assuming you don't go the wrong way, meet in the middle in about 10 minutes. Okay. Go!" He announced before whispering something in Jungkooks ear and taking off with his team.

I turned at Jungkook questioningly as his ears turned red. "What did he say?"

He got flustered, "N-nothing! We should get going. Heh, Gotta win right?" He said starting to trail into the woods.

"Oh uh right!" I called back not quite following what just happened.

We were walking for a few minutes when Jungkook suddenly stopped. "Okay, theres no one else around." He mumbled to himself. "You can do it Jungkook."

I looked at him questioningly, "You think we're gonna win?" I smiled.

He looked back, "No doubt in my mind!" He stood proudly. "But I-I actually wanted to tell you something." He but his lip and looked down, "I just didn't want to say it in front of everyone."

I swallowed seeing Jungkook sway awkwardly back and forth. "Huh? What's that?"

"Well, I just-just sort of" he was stuttering now and he seemed more flustered the longer he spoke. "I think I" he shook his head at his sentence. "No, you see, umm you're pretty cool is all" He looked disappointed with his words but I accepted the complement anyway

I chuckled a bit, "Awe thanks, you're pretty cool yourself" He looked relieved at the response.

"Heh, uh yea" we continued walking for a bit more until we finally saw Jess Jimin and Marie were all patiently in the distance waiting on a bench near by.

He stopped and grabbed my hand before we were in ear shot of them. "Okay, wait before we go get interrupted" He swallowed, "Umm, I well um, kind of like you I guess" he flusteredly muttered. Before I could respond he continued, "Dont say anything okay? Just know that much for me, okay?" I stood there shocked at the words. So straight forward. I opened my mouth to respond but Jimin cut me off.

"What took you so long?" Jimin shouted when he noticed us.

Marie added next, "Yea, we've been here for ever" she joked.

Flustered Jungkook let go of my hand and jogged to catch up with them near the meeting bench. Darn it Y/n, You didn't even say anything. I quickly followed to catch up.

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Y/ns POV:

The car ride home was normal, the rain started pretty hard so we decided to get back to campus earlier than expected. I also didn't have any moments to talk to Jungkook alone and the anticipation was beating me like a drum. They dropped me off first and I happily, but hesitantly waved goodbye to the crowd. Jungkook seemed off since our chat. Bue he still waved. I wonder if he regreted saying it.

I shook my head at the thought. No Y/n, this is a good thing. He said he likes you. I tried to convince myself. Our lack of conversation on the drive home told me I made it weird. Stop overthinking Y/n!

I made my way back to my dorm stopping to say hi to the desk workers on my way up. My hair was messy from the rain and the scent on bug spray still lingered on me. My mind was all over the place.

I opened my door to my room like I always do with an obnoxious door fling. "I'm here!" I shouted not seeing my roommate. Crap is she sleeping?

I walked in noticing a figure under her covers. Muffled sobs were coming from under her pink bed sheets. Uh oh. "Hey, Lyssa you alright?" I gently asked seeing her blanket quiver from sporadic shakes.

"Mhmm" she voice broke not lifting her head above the covers.

I didn't wanna pry and ask but I couldn't stop myself, "hey, everything okay? What's wrong?" I tried to say soothingly, but I don't know if it came out more nervous. I dropped my bag to the ground and knelt closer to her bed.

She wiped her face on the blanket and peaked her head through. Her make up was smeared from sobbing and hair was standing in different directions. "I- was walking back from Target" she broke into a sob again covering her head in her hands.

"Wait, what? Did someone hurt you?" I questioned now seriously.

She wiped her nose again, "He was big and scary, and-d I was too afraid to think of my pepper spray" she was crying but she continued this time, "And he had a knife and I could see shadow figures behind him. He grabbed my purse and started calling me names. I sprinted here as fast as I could." The crying got more intense again, "It was so scary Y/n!" She yelped and hugged me.

I know what I have to do. Okay, Y/n you got this. "Can you give me a few more details like where it happened and the time?" Lyssa looked at me unquestioningly but still obliged.

"Uhh, the corner of Morgan and Halstead?" Lyssa thought "and around 1pm? I didn't tell the police I've just been here ever since."

I released her from her hug and thought about the time, "Okay, don't worry, leave it to me."

"What? Y/n wait!" She asked but it was too late.