Still With My Memories

8: Brand New Day

Jimin POV

Fear and insecurities. Will I be able to overcome it? "S-so what do you think about my offer?" He asked nervously. I looked at him and there was sudden magic. As if I was being hypnotized by his eyes. Something inside me is telling me to do it.

'Jimin, what's your dream?' That deep familiar voice once asked.

What's my dream?

'I just want people around me to be happy.'

Isn't it?

'How can you share your happiness, when you lost yours?'

'Find your happiness.'

'Find yourself Jimin.'

'Smile again.'

That night, I'm looking at the clear, starry sky. But no matter how I stretched my arm, I  couldn't reach it.

Memories of him, it was still vivid...

the fragments of my future I used to build with him.But when that future collapsed, it's as if my whole world collapsed too and I'm starting to loose myself...

Little by little...

Every single day...

But today might be different.

This guy standing in front of me reminded me of myself.

A smile of comfort,

A touch of sincere eyes,

And a glimpse of brand new day,

"...I'm not really sure about this but... I want to try... only if... you'll be my photographer." There I finally said. I managed to meet his hopeful eyes that sparkled soon as I said yes.

Today, new dream enveloped me. There was feeling inside me telling me that I should take it. To whatever fate may plan. I'll just go with it.

Today, I'll start finding myself again...

With the help of this man.

Jungkook POV

For a second, I'm feeling my face heating up again. That stare made my heart flutter.

What the heck?

"R-really?!" I bit my lower lip to hide the smile trying to break free on my face. I was still flustered and didn't know what to react.

"...t-then it's a deal?" I asked.
"Deal." He answered with a smile.
"S-so when will you be available to meet the team?"
"Hmm.. I'll be available next week, S-sorry I have prior commitments." He said and nervously scratched his nape. Too bad he couldn't make it earlier but that's okay. I'm sure boss will be surprised.

"Oh no, that's fine..." I hastily took out my business card from my wallet. "Here's my calling card, call me if something came up."

"T-thank you..." He said while looking at the card. "Jeon Jungkook." He mumbled. His brows linked as if he was reminded of something. For a split second, he looked confused but the expression was eventually brushed off by a smile when he looked at me. "I trust you." He uttered all suddenly. Again, with those eyes that were looking straight to my soul.

I almost slapped myself as my heart beats faster again. For the nth time, I know I'm starting to look like tomato.

Before he noticed it, I immediately bowed as goodbye. "O-oh,.." he seems surprised but I knew he bowed too. I even heard the G-Clef keychain on his bag tinkled as he moved.

"I'm looking forward working with you." I sounded rapping as I spoke breathless. I kept my hands on side of my thighs as I do the 90° polite bow. I need to get out of here immediately. I didn't want to pop my own head here, that was too embarrassing.

"Y-yes...me too," He uttered confused and shy at the same time. Seriously, act professional Jeon Jungkook! You're making Jimin uncomfortable. "Then... See you next week." I said and grabbed his hand fastly for a brief handshake.

His eyes widened as he was surprised.

"B-bye." I waved goodbye before turning around and after a short gaze at him.

I let out a deep breath immediately after I turned my back at him. I didn't realize I was holding my breath for a while.

What. Is. Happening. To. Me?

Why. Am. I. Smiling. Like. A. Fool?

***
Still confused and puzzled as to why am I so happy, I passed by a playground while walking going home.

Kids were happily playing and chattering. I take my camera to add some photos in my collection.

AUTHOR'S POV:

Jungkook immediately went to the red room as soon as he arrived home. He was so happy today that he didn't realize he was humming  while checking his photos.

Tons of beautiful street photos and several strangers in candid shots were displayed and compiled in this special room. Today, he added Jimin and kid's photos in his collection.

But he kept staring on Jimin's.

"Waaaah, I don't know anymore!" Jungkook desperately messed his hair. He was grabbing and pulling his own hair out frustration.

"Uhh.. I really need to get out of here!!" He mumbled, eyebrows linked and beak pursed forward. He didn't know why he can't took his eyes off of Jimin's photo. His feet won't move an inch too.

Frustratedly, he shut his eyes and turned away from now- his- favorite photo. He sniffed and slapped his face to wake himself up. "Right. I really should go now." He mumbled. But before going out he stole another glance on Jimin's photo.

" Come to think of it ...I think there's problem with my heart..." He muttered while holding his chest. "Do I need to see a doctor? I think my heartbeat is abnormal." He said to himself in while going out the room.

After a while of walking back and forth thinking as to what's going on with him, he decided to call someone.

(Phone ringing)

"Hello... Hyung?"

---To be continued---