-Jungkook-
"Now that the girls are gone..." Chanyeol scoots his chair closer to me.
I stop eating and look up.
"Let's have a chat. Man to Man. Boy to Boy. Hyung to Maknae." Chanyeol whispers.
I take a bite of my eggs. "Talk about what?"
"How are you and HaeWon?"
I put down my chopsticks.
I've been waiting...
"I need advice." I state firmly.
Chanyeol smiles and claps his hands. "That's what I'm here for."
"Do you....think HaeWon likes me out of sympathy? Like, she doesn't like like me, but she likes me as a friend...a patient."
I cringed when I said "patient".
"Jungkook, you have to understand that HaeWon was also living her life in that hospital with no awareness of the outside world. She probably doesn't experience this at all and she's shy...new..and nervous. I do get why you would think that, but HaeWon is a wonderful girl and she doesn't mean harm to you."
He didn't answer my question.
I smile. "I know that."
"She probably wants to make sure you're completely healed and comfortable with the outside world so she can finally take off her doctor mask."
"You're right. I just...maybe I'm coming a little too strong on her. Like, kissing her, she seems shy about that." I rub my neck shyly.
Chanyeol pats my back. "You got this. Wait, have you asked her out yet?"
I tilt my head. "Like...outside?"
"No, I mean, have you ask her to be your girlfriend?"
"Oh," I look down. "I haven't. I'm shy too. I don't know what to do."
"YaHUS! I've been waiting for a moment like this to give advice!" Chanyeol cheers. "Yerin thinks she's the best at everything. WAIT until Jungkook does the BIPPITY BOBBITY BOO and it's all because of me."
......
"Nevermind. So?" Chanyeol shakes his head and focuses back on me.
"Should I be cool about it?" I ask. "She seems to like me being kind and all..."
"Actually, you know what, Jungkook." He leans out. "You can do this on your own."
"What? What about the BIBBITY BOBBITY BOO?"
"It'll be a more special BIBBITY BOBBITY BOO if you just use your own knowledge on HaeWon and figure out a way to ask her out." Chanyeol pats my back.
"M-My knowledge? I don't- What do- How do I even start?" I stutter when Chanyeol starts cleaning the dishes.
"Practice. Don't wait too long, Jungkook. A girl like that in a place like California, you gotta be quick." Chanyeol warns. "Before it's too late."
Chanyeol gives me a very serious stare when he said "too late".
I nod. "Ok."
I'm golden, I can do this.
HaeWon and Yerin enter the house and Chanyeol grabs his keys.
"Ready to go?" Chanyeol asks and Yerin nods.
"Yup! You two have fun now." Yerin winks at us, making us both blush.
They leave the house, leaving the awkwardness too.
-HaeWon-
I can't believe Yerin left me here to survive on my own.
Fine...I see how it is.
"Well, Jungkook-"
"I'm going to play around in my new room." He interrupts me and leaves.
Is he still being like that?
I sigh. "Ok then..."
I sit down on the couch and pull out my phone.
Me: Hello, eomma and appa! The house is amazing, I love it here. Jungkook and I are just fine
:)
I lied. I don't know why, but I did.
I laid down and waited for a response, but the doorbell rung.
"Please let it be Yerin." I whisper as I rush to the door. "Or Chanyeol!"
I open the door and.....wo-hooo.
"Hello, neighbor!" The (very) handsome man greets in English.
I'm burning up.
"Nice to meet you!" He smiles hugely.
I wave back shyly. "Hello, nice to meet you."
"You moved in yesterday and I wanted to give you a welcoming gift to the new neighborhood. You weren't home at the time, so here I am. Here's your gift!" The man hands me a box with a bow around it. "I hope you enjoy it."
I smile widely at him. "This is so thoughtful. Thank you so much!"
"I hope we can get along well. My name is Hoseok by the way." He holds out a hand.
He's Korean?
"My name is HaeWon."
"Ah!? You're Korean!?" Hoseok gasps.
I nod and bow down to him. "Yes, I am. This is such a coincidence."
"It is! I never meet Koreans so casually like this! This is a sign! I really hope we become close, it's so tiring speaking English. Now that I know you now, it'll be easier!" The man grabs my hand and bows.
I laugh. "It'll be easier for me too, Hoseok. I do hope we become close."
He nods and takes out his phone. "Oh! May I have a number?"
I shrug. "Sure."
He hands me his phone and I hand him mine too. We exchange numbers and give them back.
"My house is right across from you. I hope to see you soon, HaeWon. So nice meeting you!" Hoseok goes in for a hug and I hug him back without hesitation.
His happiness is so contagious! Like he's shining right now.
Not to mention he is goooood looking (͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
I close the door and turn around. I see Jungkook watching me very creepily near the kitchen table. He leaves without a word back to the hallway.
That was creepy.
-Jungkook-
Why is there a man out there?
Why is he being so nice towards HaeWon?
Why is HaeWon doing the same back?
I watch then talk, laugh, and hug. My teeth clenched every time.
HaeWon turns around and sees me staring.
I probably had a death look on my face so I turn and walk away without saying anything.
Am I too late?
Too late to apologize?
Too late to ask her?
Stupid pettiness.