Serendipity

3

You smiled a little and went out of the plane, leaving him behind.

You can't let him know your name. Why? Because there's no reason to. It's embarrassing enough that you let him listen to your draft edits, but you thought that you can't let him remember you. You just want to be remembered as a fan who likes his music as it is, not liking it because of their visuals.

You felt a strong breeze of cold wind as you step out from the airport. It was five o'clock in the morning. You weren't prepared with the chilly weather of New Zealand so what you brought was a scarf and a thin coat only. Looking around, you saw some clothes store and decided to buy any winter jacket. 

Upon entering, you went straight to the jacket section and picked a black puffer jacket. You also decided to get a scarf and some pair of gloves to keep you warm. When you were about to get the gloves, you and another person was holding the same item. You both looked at each other and realized that it was both you from the plane.

"Suga? /Nobody?" You both laughed at what he had called you. Then you both get the pair of gloves.

You just wanted to disappear at that moment. The farewell awhile ago was a bit awkward. Anyway, you just casually opened a topic to not remember what happened. "You weren't prepared also with the weather, were you?" 

"I was. But I just wanted to buy some headband and another pair of gloves. Are you done shopping?"

"Ah yes. I'm about to pay at the counter. How about you?"

"Yeah, I'm done also. Let's go."  and you both went to the cashier to pay for your items. 

You thought to yourself that you keep on running to each other. But for now, what's important for you, is to keep your identity hidden. Maybe you're being a paranoid or a feeler, but you don't want him to see your social media. Because your life in social media sites are so perfect and beautiful; but now here you are: a disaster and a messy one.

"Ma'am, your total bill is 463 dollars." You reached your card to her but she politely apologized, "Ma'am, I'm sorry but our credit lines are offline today so we request that you pay in cash." When you heard it, you kind of panicked because you still haven't exchanged your cash into foreign currency. You were thinking of going back to the airport to exchange some bills first then go back here. "Okay, I'll come--"

"Please include this with that, I'll pay for it." He cut you off. The cashier obliged and included it.

"No you don't have to. I'm going to the foreign exchange to get some cash for here."

"It's okay. Just think of it as a fan service, maybe?" But you didn't want to accept it as that. He noticed that you were thinking of what to rebut to him, so he talked again while scratching his head, "How about you treat me over breakfast? I'm hungry and I can't decide what nor where to eat. Call?"

"Okay, call."

Since it was too early in the morning, some shops are still closed so you have limited choices where to have breakfast. You decided to eat at this certain cafe because the interior looks cozy, and as well as the smell of coffee calls you inside.

"Is it okay to dine in here?" You asked Suga.

"Ohh, wherever is fine." He isn't the type of person who's good at making decision. You asked him what he wanted to eat, and he just told you that he isn't picky about food so it's up to your decision. He just wants an iced americano and you can relate to that.

"Two iced americanos, and two sets of bacon, eggs, tomatoes and toast please."  As you were waiting for your food, you find your seats inside the cafe. The silence was kinda awkward so you broke the ice.

"So why did you come here?"

"It's our vacation. We take our own break once a while. I was looking for some vacation places and saw this in ads. How about you?"

"Well, I was searching for a beautiful place when I saw the tourism ad for New Zealand. And alas, here I am." You didn't want to reveal your unfiltered thoughts why you came here so that's only what you said to him. And your food was brought to your table and fortunately, you both believe that it's only proper not to talk while eating.

When you're both almost finished with your food, he asked you some things like how long are you staying there and what are your plans with your trip.

You answered him, "I'll be staying for five days. And I don't have any plans yet. I'm not even prepared for this weather." You chuckled a little.

"Do you want to go out with me?" Quite flustered, you opened your eyes a little bit bigger. When he saw you do that, he blushed a little. "Ya. I-- Well-- uggh. I mean, I don't have plans yet either. I just thought it would be nice to tour around with someone I know. Not that we know each other, but at least we both speak the same language? And it seems like you speak English well while I, on the other hand, doesn't have that wide range of vocabulary. So maybe I thought, we can look around together?" He blurted quickly without a pause.

You can't help but laugh with this adorable creature. "Okay, breathe Suga. I forgot that you're a rapper. I get it." You thought for awhile while drinking your coffee. You wanted to be excited and now here's the chance to be spontaneous. "Okay, call. But can we have some agreement or something?"

He slightly smiled and nod his head in agreement. "Well, I only have one request. Please don't ask for my name and let's not look for each other after this trip? Hmm, maybe you can address me as..." You looked around and saw your Americano and you thought of a name. "You can call me Ami."

He was quite surprised with your request but nonetheless, agreed to it.  You weren't aware but BTS fans are called as ARMY so he was amused by your name choice. On your side, you don't want him to know you because you don't know how this trip will end; you might be more crazy, or lonely. Too different with what others expect from you.

"Me too. I have one request." So you nod your head to listen to him. "Can you call me by my real name? And please don't give me a special treatment just because I am a celebrity, if that isn't too much to ask."

You somehow understand his request because maybe  for awhile, he just wants to be recognized as himself. Without the spotlight, the cameras and the title. You smiled at him and reached your hand to him, "I don't even know you that well because I'm just a new fan so your request is easy, don't worry. Haha. Okay, call. What's your name stranger?"

He was embarrassed but also relieved that you agreed to his request so he flashed his gummy smile to you while chuckling and reaching your hand. 

"I'm Min Yoongi. Nice to meet you, Ami."