Just Between Us - VHyunKook

Chapter 01

A/N: A rewrite of another story I've written before. For the sake of this story, all characters are in the same year of college. Thanks!

"Dahyun, my love, I sat a couple in your section," Sana smiled at Dahyun, who strained to hear her over the noise of the bustling kitchen. "And I am out of here," she sang into the microphone and quickly turned it off, eliciting chuckles from a few other members of the front-end staff. She clocked out of the system and took off her earpiece and apron.

Dahyun sighed and checked her watch. "Just another two hours," she complained aloud. "Then I can go home to my apartment. My lovely apartment," she sighed once more, dramatically this time and evoking a giggle from Sana. "In which two boys are probably eating all my food and making a mess for me to clean up when I get home. My poor, pretty apartment..."

Sana laughed. "You make it sound like they're your children," she said, putting an arm around Dahyun. "They're our children."

"Take them from me then," Dahyun took her hand and gave it a squeeze. "Just for one day, take our kids. I beg you."

"Kim Dahyun. Your table. Now," the owner sternly scolded as he passed.

"Yes sir," she saluted as Sana's arm slipped off of her. If anything could get her moving, it was the use of her full name. She picked up her small note pad and slipped it into the pocket of her apron before briefly hugging Sana. "See you tomorrow love," she let her go, turning and heading to the front end of the restaurant.

The door swung open, and as always, Dahyun was amazed at the difference in atmosphere. While the back of the restaurant was always chaotic and loud, with people yelling and running, the front was so peaceful. Laughter sounded through the air as a nearby table cheered and toasted. She smiled and nodded as she made eye contact with out of them, then strode past them to reach her table, finding a couple that looked to be around her age.

The girl was looking at the boy, desperate for his attention. Meanwhile, the boy was scrolling through his phone, looking to be uninterested. If anything, it had the looks of a first date gone very awkwardly. Nevertheless, Dahyun gave them her very best waitress smile and proceeded to serve them. "Hi, folks. Welcome to Namjoon's. My name's Dahyun and I'll be taking care of you today. Can I start the two of you off with some drinks?"

The girl frowned as the boy kept his eyes glued to his phone as he gave his response. "I'll just have an unsweetened tea. And if you don't mind, we're actually going to order now. I need to be going soon," he said, putting his phone down and making eye contact with Dahyun. To this, she raised her eyebrows.

Jeon Jungkook. She hadn't seen the boy since the two of them were in middle school and she had to move to another city. They actually were pretty close back then, but their last encounter was enough to deter her from trying to communicate with him once she moved away. He stared at Dahyun, mouth slightly agape as he took in her appearance. He interrupted his date as she began to order, "What did you say your name was again?"

Dahyun forced a smile that she was sure looked more like a grimace, and turned back to the girl. "I'm sorry, what would you like to drink?"

"Dahyun? Kim Dahyun?" He asked, his bright eyes looking her up and down. "Do you remember me?"

"Excuse me," Dahyun pressed her lips together firmly as she kept her eyes on his date. Clearly, the girl was upset that Jungkook was paying more attention to the waitress than his own date. "I'm sorry, what were you saying?"

"I'd like a glass of cold water, no ice," she ordered monotonously.

"I will bring that right out for you," Dahyun smiled and turned around, her automatic response being to roll her eyes as she walked back to the kitchen to get them their drinks. She glanced at her watch."Just one hour and 57 minutes left," she told herself in an attempt to self-motivate. This table was going to be more trouble than it was worth.