Under the Cherry Blossoms (Taejin/Kookjin)

Chapter 29 Of labyrinth and war

TAEHYUNG'S POV

I have never felt this disappointed.

It has been two days in Seoul and I still have not seen Jin. I have been going back and forth to his apartment. I have also constantly checked on his café.

I called Jin's number several times, but there was no response. I should have texted him or called him ahead of time. However, the stupid me decided to surprise him. Now, I'm the one who got surprised.

Where are you, Jin?

His café assistant and friend, Hoseok, was also not there and his other employees won't even tell me where Jin was. I understand them though. They were not familiar with me, so they won't divulge any information.

Where on Earth are you, Jin?

I called Bogum, my college friend to ask him to help me trace Jin's whereabouts. He was also the same person who I asked to deliver my package to Jin. However, Bogum was too busy at work to entertain my requests.

I am going crazy.

Please. I just need one sign. Where are you, Jin?

"Is this the café owned by Jeon Jungkook's boyfriend?" I overheard a conversation from across my table in the coffee shop.

"Oh, you mean Kim Seokjin, yes"

Boyfriend? My Kim Seokjin has a boyfriend? The blood in my heart pumped violently.

"Where is he? I want to see him. They said he's very handsome."

"Yes, he is. Unfortunately, he's not here. I heard he is in Busan with Jeon Jungkook. My cousin worked at Park Hyatt Hotel, the hotel they stayed in."

He's in Busan... in a hotel with a guy. My chest suddenly ached.

He's in Busan... the flea market... it was him! Realization hit me like a train.

Fate brought us together once more, but I blew it up.

I missed my chance.

NO WAY!

I stood up from my seat and rushed towards my rented car.

I'm going back to Busan. I'm going to Park Hyatt Hotel.

No matter what, I'm going to see Jin.

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JUNGKOOK'S POV

I passionately kissed our interlocking hands as I drove our way to our next destination. I took a glimpse of Jin and he was smiling sweetly to me.

I love him. I love him very much.

The background music played on my car was perfect for this romantic road trip. Every melody soothed the growing uneasiness in my heart. The beautiful notes matched the swaying of Jin's hair as he was fondly staring at the magnificent view surrounding my opened convertible car.

It is our second day in Daegu. At first, Jin was hesitant to go here as he was worried about his café. I managed to convince him to come with me. Actually, I guilt-tripped him to be with me in this trip.

>> flashback to their conversation

"If you are truly sorry for what you have done, you will come with me in Daegu. Let's patch things up and work on our relationship together."

"What about work, Jungkook? I can't just leave the café."

"Don't worry about the café. I'll find ways to monitor its progress."