Still with you

Chapter 25 : Winter Flower.

Chapter 25 : Winter flower.

I spend the whole next day with Bo Bae. All morning long in bed. We make love again, such a voluptuousness. I feel like I've grown up all of a sudden. I feel so strong, completely different. But tomorrow I have to go back to Seoul.

In the afternoon, we go for a walk on the beach. Bo Bae has a dog, we take it for a run with us. I am happy to go to the seaside. I missed it so much. It's very cold, our eyes are crying because of the wind. There's even a little bit of snow on the sand. The beach is almost deserted, it's so good. I fully enjoy this feeling of freedom, well-being while I'm at home.

Bo Bae and I continue our small talk. I feel like I've known her for a long time as it's so easy between us. I no longer feel any discomfort of any kind. I feel like we are the same. This is the first time it has happened to me with someone older than me. She will go and continue studying in Seoul. She wants to become a press officer, she speaks several languages, Japanese, Chinese, English. She seems very motivated. She wants to travel, too. I hope maybe I could see her again in Seoul. I'm so excited that I run with her dog around her to make her laugh. Then I find a piece of wood that I throw away. The dog runs like an arrow to take it back. I take Bo Bae in my arms and kiss her soft fresh lips. We walk at the water's edge. Air is so invigorating, I breathe at full lungs even if it is cold. I feel so alive.

A little further on, two people caress Bo Bae's dog, it jumps like crazy. When we approach, I feel like a weird sensation, a chill, on my neck. The one, crouching near the dog, gets up and yes, it's Jimin.

Shock ! We stare at each other without being able to say anything for several seconds. It's kind of embarrassing.

-Hi Jungkook ! All right ?

-Yes, I am fine, what about you ?

-Good, I am with my brother. I like coming here when I get home.

-This is Bo Bae.

-Hello, Bo Bae, nice to meet you. I'm Jimin.

-Hello, yes I know who you are.

We also greet his little brother who waits shyly behind him. The dog retrieved the stick and decided to run into the icy water. Bo Bae walks away for a few moments to catch it back.

-So here it is Jungkook...

That is not a question. I am not sure what it is.

-Yes.

What are we talking about ? He looks away at the dog who doesn't want to get out of the water.

-I'm happy for you. That's great.

Why does my chest hurt so much ?

-Thank you.

Bo Bae comes back to us with her dog.

-Well, see you tomorrow Jungkook. Goodbye Bo Bae.

-See you tomorrow Jimin. My voice is just a breath on the last words.

He walks away with his brother. I want to cry.

-Are you okay, Jungkook ?

Bo Bae gets me out of my daydream. I turn around and smile at her.

-Yes, I'm fine. But he looked so weird.

She stares at me for a moment and says :

-You look weird too. Did you have a fight ?

-Yes... No... He's been different lately, but it's going to be okay. We're going on tour soon.

-Yes, it will be great, for sure ! It's a good thing you are all going along so well together.