Later. || Jikook

5. Five

"Do you play any instrument?"

"Yeah, I've been learning piano for two years now. It's not much but I know a couple pieces" she chuckled and he nodded "That's already way better than what I can do on a piano. I can't play a tune for my life" He waived his hand around with a smile.

It was a little over 4pm, and Ryujin had been fun ever since their date started. They met in a cafe downtown, and Jimin was actually a little late so Ryujin had already gotten her drink and sat at a table on her phone, waiting for him to show up a few minutes later. 

"But you can sing! I think that's a lot more impressive than my lullabies" she pointed out. Jimin nodded and shrugged "You're right" she slapped his arm "You're not supposed to say that" she fussed, amused by Jimin's comment "But I did, didn't I?" he added "Unbelievable".

"But seriously, I would love to learn an instrument for real. It just sounds like so much work to practice almost everyday and all" he complained.

"It's like learning a new language really. It can only get better with practice.. Have you taken any singing lessons?" she asked, sipping on her bubble tea.

"No not really"

"Oh so we're naturally talented now sir?" She teased and he laughed "Stop that's embarrassing!" he exclaimed, trying to keep his voice down not to disturb anybody "Maybe someday we can schedule a performance where I can play the piano and have you sing with me" she suggested.

Jimin was torn between feeling like he's letting her do all the talking, or thinking she talks a lot. Granted, the fact that there wasn't any awkward silence ever since they met was definitely enjoyable, it also allowed him to discover the girl's personality and notice a few things about her, such as covering her mouth when she laughs, or popping her fingers when she was a little nervous.

"I don't know if I'm down to sing Jingle Bells in front of anyone" he replied halfheartedly "You're gonna stop teasing me about that okay? I swear I can play" she claimed and he put his arms up in defense "We'll have to try and see" he replied, leaning his chin on his hand and watching her look away, gleeful about the hint to a possible second date.

Just like that, another hour passed, they were now talking about celebrities and actors they liked. Jimin learned so much about the girl in such a short period of time, she liked music and fantasy movies, she enjoyed reading novels inspired from true stories and loved french fries somewhere in the middle of it all. He knew some more of these little facts and wondered if she noticed stuff about him too. He knew he was a very observant person and paid attention to details so he was curious what kind of takeaways would she get from this date. 

"I'm sorry Ryujin, I have this thing at 6 I gotta go to... We should do this again it was a lot of fun" he said and she nodded, getting up and going for a short hug "I enjoyed it too! Thanks for coming. I'll be staying here a little while longer though" she said and he smiled "Alright, I'll see you monday" he bid her good bye and walked out of the cafe.

He went back home to change into stretchy comfortable clothes, consisting of a large primary colors T-shirt, dark grey pants and Puma trainers. He was about to head out when his mom caught him tiptoeing. 

"Hello there, mister?" she said "Mom.. I really have to go" he tried but she only shook her head and stood against the door, blocking his exit "Not until you tell me how the date went" he sighed "But I have to meet the boys, we're playing a basket ball game in bit" he whined, hoping his mom would postpone her recap session.

"Hmm... I will let it slide just this once because you're seeing your new friends. You'll come right back and tell me everything right?" she asked, slowly moving from his way.