Later. || Jikook

21. Twenty One

"Hey" Jimin greeted.

"Oh hello young man! It's good to see you again, how may I help you this time?" the other replied from his counter as he brought his arms behind his back.

"Do you still have that pack of- I think-hand cream and candle for girls?" he asked, walking over to the area he saw it in, the last time he walked into that store.

"Yes of course, I think you were looking at the raspberry-cinnamon assortment, the mini perfume is the same in all packs, would you like to smell it?" he suggested and Jimin nodded.

The scent was light, flowery, he could totally see Ryujin wearing that fragrance. It was therefore a good gift according to himself and he just decided to pay for it now that he has his wallet.

"I'm assuming it's a gift, we do free wrappings here" the said and Jimin smiled "That would be perfect thank you" he said and looked around waiting for the man to finish. His eyes landed on that male fragrance he was considering for Jungkook. He picked it up on more time and smelled it, smiling to himself.

I hope he wasn't thinking I cried because of his threat last night. I was just overwhelmed, although it was indeed embarrassing... It's funny how this scent reminded me of that moment in particular, it embodies him.

"Here you go sir, your gift is ready" the man brought him out of his trance, handing him his shopping bag.

"Actually"

Don't do this Jimin you can find other gifts for him, a part of his mind said.

"I will also get Noir Extreme, the small version" he announced and cursed at himself internally.

"I'm glad you decided on that purchase, it will be 100% worth it" he said and Jimin nodded.

Right...

"The small one comes with a 10ml version in the gift pack, I'm sure that's good news for you" the man added and he smiled politely.

"It sure is"

That's why it wasn't exactly half the price...

Jimin pulled out his card one last time and hesitantly gave it to the vendor. He held his breath as the transaction was happening and sighed, almost in pain, when the other said it was done. He wrapped the gift again and handed him both his bags.

Jimin received a notification from his bank and nervously opened it.

<Bank Text>
Transaction Completed Successfully.
Current Account Balance: 4.93$
</Bank Text>

He looked up to the sky and pursed his lips "Just enough for a drink on my date with Ryujin next week" he muttered and walked back home.

"Hey son, I'm here" his mom greeted from the kitchen.

"Hi here, I'm broke" Jimin did the famous joke and his mom only looked at him with a straight face.

"It's Christmas time, it do be like that" she pointed out and he nodded.

"Are you making cinnamon rolls?" he asked, taking in the delicious smell. He spotted a few cookies cooling on the pan and reached to grab one.

"Nope" she simply said, picking up the tray and moving it away from him "You don't wanna look fat in my Christmas present" she added and he raised his eyebrows.

"Oho! What could it be... If my guess is right, you'll give me 20 bucks" he challenged and she shrugged.

"You won't get it"