Missing Fall-se

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A signal from the sound of the trumpet outside my apartment as I calmly collected my things and went outside, knowing someone is already here to pick me up.

I immediately went inside the passenger seat and wore my seatbelt as I prepare myself for a warm welcome of scolding.

"Ang aga mo naman" not surprised by his reaction, although I was expecting him to be mad, but still thankful he picked me up. I just let out a chuckle and handed him a small box.

"Happy Birthday," I greeted. I took out my phone as I felt a vibration from my pocket, a message from Namjun.

"My birthday is still on Thursday, three days from now. You always greet everyone in advance, but thanks for this. I'll open it later", he said with a small laugh while shaking his head, getting used to my personality.

Namjun just asked if we were on our way and a message followed up telling us we still have somewhere to go.

I just replied '13:06' and turned off my phone. I didn't receive any message after, so I assume this man understood what I mean.

I leaned my back on the seat, watching the skies dancing in blue.

"Why do you think people get sad, Jimin-ssi?" he took a glance at me and faced back on the road after, "What makes you think of that, Soogun-ssi?"

I just let out a small laugh and shook my head, telling him to ignore what I just said, "I don't know, the world is just different now,"

He sighed and turned the wheel on the left. He didn't say anything, but I know he's been thinking what to say, maybe trying to lift me from the dark.

I thought this year would be different. I guess it was a different kind of darkness skies have never been this grey in my eyes before.

Before you left

Just like the number I sent to Namjun, we arrived at our favorite restaurant. This place is where we always ended up if they are busy and wanted to meet up. This place is also our favorite for celebrations.

This place is actually where this friendship started.

Namjun welcomed me with his eyes widen and a hand covering his mouth. The others even looked at him, confused with his reaction.

There are two vacant seats prepared for Jimin and me. I took the seat beside Namjun, still giving me that look while Jimin sat beside Yoongi.

"Namjun-ah, what's wrong with you? You're looking at Soogun like she's a ghost" That was Seokjin talking, and he also gave me a look. He didn't say a word to me, but I know what his glare means, so I just gave him a smile and a peace sign.

"I won't be late next time." I mouthed, still my hand in a peace sign. He just nodded to avoid making the issue big.

"Wow, really, are you some kind of... uh... time machine? Was that it?" he whispered, but everyone can still hear it.

"Guys, you can't blame me for this. Soogun just did some uh magic? She sent me a message of numbers, but it was a time, and they arrived at the same time!" he tried to explain and defend himself but received an i-can't-believe-this-guy look from everyone.

He's confused, but Yoongi spoke, which made him do the same reaction for himself, "She always does that."

Everyone showed their message of me receiving the numbers of time. He then looked at me and his phone back and forth. The eldest just shook his head and raised his hand to order some food.

"Where are we going, by the way?" I asked, and everyone looked at me while showing a smile on their faces.

"Somewhere exciting," Hoseok answered.

Yeah, exciting, "You didn't tell me we're going out of town?" I asked innocently. I noticed they also didn't bring stuff they usually have when they go out.

"We're not, noona. But it's more than that, and we know you'll love it." Jimin said as he wrapped his arm around my right arm. He later let go of me to get his things and went off the van.

Everyone already went out except for myself and Yoongi. He was sitting in front of me. No one dared to move nor talk as silence was eating us without the feeling of awkwardness. I felt peace for a moment.

"Taehyung's coming home" I was looking outside the window when he said that, not giving me a glance for my reaction.

I know, I knew it first before you.

I didn't respond and just continued looking at the boys having fun outside. Namjun then saw me, so I looked away.

"Since when?" Yoongi asked, slightly facing me to see my response. "Since when what?"

"His arrival. Since when did you know?" I sighed as I couldn't think of any excuse. I looked back to Namjun, who was still staring at me.

"No one told me. I found it out by myself."

Yoongi has always this soft spot for me and Taehyung. He acts like I'm his little sister. He looked serious but has a soft heart for everyone.

"Why are you two still here?" holding the door, Hoseok told us to come out already so we can go inside the airport. The others already started walking their way inside, and Hoseok hurriedly runs to catch them up, leaving us behind.

I slowly stood up to get outside but then stopped when I heard something no one should know about but me.

"You should stop searching for him. He is here, and he's with us. He's coming home later" I looked back, staring at Yoongi's eyes with concern. He was always worried about our relationship since that day.

"How did you know about that?" I tried to sound normal and remain calm, knowing he knows a way to stop me. He's here, and I won't let anyone tell him about this.

"No one told me. I found it out by myself." repeating what I just said earlier.

I ignored that and only thought about Namjun. He's the only one who knows about this, and I can't believe him for this betrayal.

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