Of Course Not || MINSUNG ON HIATUS

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 Saturday morning and as usual, Jisung was up early to make for their breakfast. He was flipping a weird shaped pancake when Jeongin approached him.

"Hi Jiji. Good morning." Jeongin said yawning.

"Mom went for a jogging around the street Innie. Can you check if she's anywhere near now? I'm almost done with our breakfast." Jisung said still not taking his eyes off the pancakes.

"Sure thing Jiji." Jeongin walked out of their house and a cool breeze drifted across their grassy lawn.

Their neighbour, Mrs. Cho, the old lady living next door was standing in front of their house, looking very eerie at their side.

"Hello Mrs. Cho! Good morning! Mrs. Han isn't home yet. Do you need anything?" Jeongin asked the old lady.

"What's your name again kid?" She asked the other.

"I'm Jeongin Mrs. Cho, I'm a family friend. I'm staying with them here too." Jeongin replied politely.

Mrs. Cho whose eyes were pure and filled with innocence looked at Jeongin and held his hand. "I was riding my electric scooter from the 7/11 store last night, you and the other kid here. Jisung is it? Yes, the other kid in this house, you kids passed by me. Remember?"

"Yes. I think so Mrs. Cho. Why?"

"Well, I'm quite an observer myself since I'm a retired social worker. I work with all kinds of people. I have been in the field for 38 years before I finally settled with my husband here." The old lady laughed. "Ooh am I being talkative again? I'm sorry. But anyways, I noticed that someone was following you yesterday night." She leaned in closer and whispered to Jeongin. "The car then turned U-Turn just a few houses from ours when you arrived. And I also saw it slowed down when it passed by your house again."

"Following us? Are you sure Mrs. Cho? It was dark last night, you might have mistaken it. And that must be a coincidence."

"Oh no Kid. I also had a car when I was younger. And the car's speed that was following you was very peculiar in a busy street like this. It was even a new car, my niece Mina, also has exact same one, what is it called? Screw Driver? I remember it as a tool but I don't know the names of the car brands this days anymore. I used to have a Chevy when I was starting my life. Wow. Good old times. Oh. I'm drifting from the conversation again. So anyways, I wrote the plate number in case you guys need it. For protection. Just don't roam around at night. Even if yellow wood is a peaceful street we might never know what happens. So we must be careful." She said in very motherly manner. "Okay? Jeongin is it? I'm gonna go now." She walked away in a very graceful manner towards her porch.

"Thank you Mrs. Cho. We will. I'll remember this. Take care okay? Just call us if you need anything." Jeongin replied hiding his confusion. He looked at the piece of paper the old lady gave him.

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"Wait. Isn't this Minho's plate number or Seungmin's? I remembered this because it was easy to memorize! Or was it Chan's? Or I just mixed it with another one at Malaysia?"

"Innie! Is mom there? Who were you talking with? Come inside! Breakfast is ready." Jisung shouted through their open door.

"I'm coming Jiji!" Jeongin said as he pockets the piece of paper.

They sat on the table and feast on the pancakes and eggs that Jisung made. A minute later, Mrs. Han entered the door sweating. "Ooooh. Breakfast. I'll take a shower first okay and then I'll come eat with you."

"Innie, who are you chatting with this early?" Jisung asked as he observes I.N's behaviour.

"Seungmin, of course. I'm just asking if he'll pick us up later." Jeongin said clearly flustered.