"You ran away earlier…"
His voice echoed in my head.
Ran.
Why is he suddenly acting like this…?
"Yah… Jiminshi…" I tried to speak.
But he was faster.
Before I could move
He held my waist and lifted me up.
"Jimin.....!"
My words disappeared as he placed me gently on the counter.
My heart skipped.
His hand rested beside me.
Blocking my way.
Too close.
Way too close.
"After graduation…" he said softly, staring into my eyes,
"let's go on a real date."
For a second
Everything went quiet.
"After graduation…" I replied slowly,
"…you should become friends with Yoongi."
He paused.
Then smiled.
"What if I do?" he asked.
"What would be my reward?"
I hesitated.
Then smiled a little.
Leaning forward
I placed a soft kiss on his jaw.
"Let's see…" I whispered.
He froze.
Then smiled again.
Satisfied.
"Yah, I need to make the ramyeon before the water gets cold," I said quickly, trying to get down.
But he didn't move.
Still standing there.
Still blocking me.
"Jimin…"
Before I could finish
He leaned closer.
And kissed me.
My eyes widened.
…Pervert.
How can my own boyfriend be like this?
But the kiss
Was soft.
Slow.
Careful.
Like he was holding something back.
My thoughts faded.
And without knowing
My hand rested on his back.
Pulling him just a little closer.
Maybe…
Just this once…
I should keep this moment.
Because soon
He'll be busy.
An idol.
Always surrounded by people.
And maybe…
I won't have moments like this again.
'RING!
The sound cut through everything.
We both froze.
He pulled back slowly.
Breathing slightly uneven.
He picked up his phone.
"…Hello?"
His expression changed.
Serious.
"I'm coming right away."
The call ended.
Silence filled the space between us.
"…You have to go?" I asked quietly.
He nodded.
No teasing this time.
No smile.
Just… reality.
"I'll come back," he said softly.
But something about it felt uncertain.
He stepped closer
Gently brushed my hair back.
Then turned.
And walked away.
The door closed.
CLICK.
I stayed there.
Still sitting on the counter.
My fingers slowly touched my lips.
"…Later…" I whispered.
But my heart felt heavy.
Like "later" might not come as easily as he said.