✔️ Unconditionally [Book 2] | Jeon Jungkook

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The display of affection concluded, and he rested his forehead against hers. "I'll see you soon."

"See you soon," she smiled.

-- ∞ --

Hyun-Ji buckled her seat belt, now sitting in the front seat next to Rose. Her heart constricted in her chest as the retreating back of her love disappeared through the glass automatic doors of the airport.

Rose looked over her shoulder and quickly  joined the procession of cars, beginning the commute back.

"I'm kidnapping you," she said.

The statement jarred Hyun-Ji out of her thoughts. "W-What?" She stammered.

"I'm kidnapping you," she repeated matter-of-factly, this time looking over at Hyun-Ji startled face.

She looked incredulously at her companion, a chuckle filtering into her voice. "Why? What do you mean?"

"Taetae's orders. I'm going to make sure you don't sulk while Jungkook is gone," she smiled.

"Taehyung's orders?" Hyun-Ji repeated.

"Yep. He said not to let you mope around while he and Jungkook are in Incheon, because you will if you're left alone. So we're going to have a girls' day."

"Taehyungie..." Hyun-Ji shook her head, a smile coming to her face despite her not wanting it to.

"I know. Isn't he the best?" Rose giggled, scrunching her nose.

Until now, Hyun-Ji had only spent time with Rose while in the company of Taehyung, and the experience had been surprisingly pleasant. Considering who her best friend was, this was a thoughtful gesture, even if it was prompted by her adoptive brother. Even though he asked, Rose still didn't have to do it.

How could two women at opposite ends of the niceness spectrum be such close friends? Hyun-Ji could only speculate. No matter the answer, she was grateful that Rose was much nicer than Sujin and hoped she would always remain that way.

"So... what's the plan?" Hyun-Ji asked.

Rose beamed at Hyun-Ji's acquiescence. "We are going to forget about being sad that our men are gone by preparing for their return!

"First, we're going to get mani-pedis. Hyori too. Auntie Rose is going to start her off early! Then we're going to the mall and buying outfits for the guys, then we're going back to your house to binge watch Lee Minho exist."

"Wow!" Hyun-Ji laughed. "You have this all planned out."

"Yep. Like I said, you're being kidnapped. Cancel the rest of your plans for today."

-- ∞ --

Sometime later, Hyun-Ji smiled down at Hyori, who was curiously watching the face of the new person in front of her that was quickly swiping blush pink nail polish onto her tiny toes. The infant always kept her fingers in her mouth, so Hyun-Ji declined painting her fingernails. Mother and daughter now had matching nail colors, with Rose choosing a French manicure.