Mr Mermaid | LK Adaptation

Chapter 32

Lisa buckled down to eat her breakfast. She ate faster than she had ever eaten before; she was chewing as fast as a squirrel.

Daddy Jeon and Madam Kim shared a glance, and read some special understanding in the other's eyes.

After breakfast, Uncle Jeon and Auntie Kim left for work. Lisa sadly did not have to go to work today as it was her day off. She wanted to slip back to her room, but Jungkook blocked her way.

Jungkook stood in front of her room door and looking down at her, he said softly, "Still angry?"

Head bowed, Lisa said, "No."

"I'm sorry. I was just joking," he explained.

"It's nothing. I just ... need to calm down a little." She needed some time to process this reality, as well as the awkwardness.

Jungkook was going to say something more when he saw Bam coming over with its tail wagging, a tennis ball in its mouth. It walked over to Lisa, bent its head down and let go of the tennis ball. Then, it raised its head to look at her with a hopeful expression.

Every time, Lisa found herself unable to say no to this expression.

In the end, she led Bam out of the house, while Jungkook trailed behind them like a bodyguard, making the girl and the dog pair appear especially prestigious.

Jungkook in Jungkook's eyes: a loyal flower protector.

Jungkook in Lisa's eyes: a hardworking dog poop cleaner.

Jungkook in Bam's eyes: an annoying third wheel.

The two humans and one dog came to a pet park not too far from the house. There were a lot of cats and dogs there. Bam had a good temper, never ever provoking any unnecessary trouble. As he had been sterilized, he had never gone to disturb females, only bothered with eating and playing all day. Lisa threw the tennis ball, and Bam happily ran after it to retrieve it. He then placed it down on the ground and waited for her to throw it out again.

Jungkook picked it up this time and sent it flying with a whooosh. The little tennis ball flew like a comet towards the distant woods, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Bam stared after the fading trajectory of the tennis ball, and his very silhouette seemed to tremble. Then, he suddenly turned its head to look mournfully at Lisa. I can't see it anymore!

Lisa shot an accusative glare at Jungkook.

Jungkook could only lead Bam on a journey to reclaim the tennis ball. Lisa remained in place, fishing out her phone to chat with Rosé.

Lisa: Accidentally saw a man's naked body. What should I do ...

Rosé: Depends. Does he have a good body?

Lisa: Yes ...

Rosé: That place. Is it big?

Lisa: =.=

Rosé: Who did you see?

Lisa: Jungkook ...

Rosé: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!

Rosé: Jungkook is Jaehyun's! How could you peek on him?! You scoundrel!

Rosé: Tell me now. Is he big there? I've wanted to know for a long time!

Rosé: The margin of error when estimating through swimming trunks is relatively high!

Lisa: =.=

Rosé: So are you here to gloat? Well, you've succeeded! Let's cut ties!

Lisa: I just don't know how to face him. It feels so awkward ...

Rosé: You clearly won here. What are you unsatisfied about?! Did Jungkook himself say something? Did Jaehyun say something?

Lisa: qaq

Rosé: Drama queen!

Am I really being too dramatic ...? Lisa was caught in deep self-reflection. Frankly, she was no longer a child — she knew what a man's naked body looked like. She had even learned about it in biology class. So if she accidentally saw one, there really wasn't any need to make such a fuss, right?

See how calm Jungkook was about it ...

It was no big deal, right? They were both adults and civilized people, and it wasn't like she was intentionally trying to molest him, right?

Lisa placated herself mentally, and then her phone suddenly rang. She accepted the call. "Hello, big brother J-Hope?"

Jungkook, who had just returned from picking up the ball, stopped in his tracks. Big brother ... J-Hope?

Lisa did not seem to have noticed him, head still bent down to speak into her phone. "Yes, I did not forget. Okay ... okay, see you tonight ... no need, I'll take a taxi over ... that's fine. Thanks, big brother J-Hope."

After hanging up the phone, Lisa turned around and saw Jungkook staring at her strangely. He asked, "You know my cousin J-Hope?"

"Yes. Uncle Jeon introduced us." That person was courteous and kind — Lisa had a pretty good impression of him. They had made an appointment to have dinner together. She had already agreed to meet him tonight. After all, they were both single, so there was no harm in getting to know each other. Even if they didn't work out as a couple, they could still become friends.

Jungkook's lips thinned, and he casually tossed the ball in his hands to Bam. He said, "You've always called him 'big brother J-Hope'?"

"Yes. Or else what should I call him? He's five years older than me."

Jungkook looked at her with a half-smile. "Why have you never called me 'big brother Jungkook' then?"

Lisa found this funny. "Big brother my foot! You're only about a month older than me."

"A day older is still older," he said, and raised an eyebrow with a light laugh. "Come, call me 'big brother Jungkook'."

Lisa ignored him, bending over to play with Bam.

Jungkook would not let it go, however. "You must call me 'big brother Jungkook' from now on."

"Big brother Kookie."

Jungkook: -_-|||

Seeing Lisa and Bam frolicking together so happily, Jungkook fished out his phone and sent a message to J-Hope: Cousin, long time no see. Let's have dinner together tonight!

J-Hope: I can't tonight. I'm already meeting someone else.

Jungkook: I don't mind. ^_^