Author's note:
Kekeke sorry I didn't know it was already that long with the previous chapter but here's the continuation! Hope you guys like it ^^
Christine's POV
"What is it?" I asked her
"Why dont you just come to if you need help?" she asked as she held my hand and squeezed it.
"I appreciate the thought Sungmi ah but you know I don't want to burden you." I told her
"You're not burdening me. I want to help you." she looked into my eyes. What did I do to deserve her kindness...
"Thankyou.. but I got it covered. I'll remember to come to you for help when I need though. I promise" I smiled at her
"I just dont like it when you fight things off your own. That's why you have me, Jongin and soon enough I'm sure you'll be good friends with Jungkook. You have us to lean on okay? You're not alone." She said and soon enough our order arrived.
You're not alone
Her phrase made me want to cry. I know I had Jongin all those times but when I needed appa the most, was when he also broke down. I was used to this feeling of being alone. Maybe not physically and literally, but my heart felt lonely. The way she said things now made me feel alot better. No more empty feeling. I've started to accept people in my life.. One by one.. I'll get there. With their help I'm sure to get back up in no time.
I didn't notice Sungmi stand up. I was surprised when she suddenly hugged me and I hugged her back tight.
"Thankyou.." I whispered and she just cooed me and gave me a last squeeze before returning back to her place and we started to eat.
She made me try different dresses on. All in the colors of pink, blue, black and even denim! I liked the denim vest she gave me. I was to wear that with a spaghetti strapped dress or top and skirt or skinny jeans. She bought me 3 dresses a denim vest and skirts. Skater skirts in the colors of black, red and dark blue.
"You bought too much." I told her "Why dont you get the 2 dresses and the skater skirts." I asked
"Stupid" she giggled, "I told you, these are for you. Your reward for making it through. Being strong. and most of all, for being part of my life and being a good friend to me" she said and I smiled at her and hugged her tight.
I was thankful for the things she bought me but I was more thankful that I have her in my life as well. I didn't even know I could make friends besides Jongin. I was thankful that she was patient enought to break down my walls when I stupidly put them up. I was really thankful that I met her.
"Thankyou Sungmi" I smiled at her.
"You've earned it" she winked at me
We were walking and talking to eachother when I bumped into a something hard and fell.
"Christine ah!" I heard Sungmi beside me gasp.
"Mian- Christine ah?!" Jungkook said wide eye
"Ow.." I said and he helped me up "Hey Jungkook ah" I giggled
"Omo... I.. didn't.. recognize you." He looked at me, rather, stared at me which made me self conscious.
"Umm." I coughed awkwardly making him snap out of it and turn pinkish red. I heard a chuckle from beside me which was no other than Sungmi
"I know I dont usually dress like this. It doesn't suit me. Sungmi just made me wear-" I was cut of when he spoke
"Ani! Aniyo! You.. really look prettyy.. Ani.. Beautiful..." he smiled and rubbed his the back of his neck.
"Jungkoook ahh! Where are youuu!?!?" We heard a distant shout and Jungkook's eyes widen as he turned around and waved his hand
"Hyuuuung! I'm heree!" the one he called hyung came over and hit his head softly, scolding him about wondering off so suddenly. I looked at him and he somehow resembles my dad when I wonder off somewhere. The way he said "Aish. Aigoo. Jinja" and folded his arms were identically the same as how my dad is whenever he's relieved to find me after getting lost. I felt something weird and somehow I'm attracted to this hyung of Jungkook. Like something in me was saying I should know him but this is the first time I saw him.
"Mianhe hyung..." He said with his head down. "Ah! I want you to meet someone." Jungkook's face lit up as he dragged his hyung's wrist towards me and Sungmi
"Hyung this is Christine and Sungmi... Both of them are in the same class as me." Jungkook smiled at us and then back to his hyung..
"Suga.." both Sungmi and I whispered softly, wide eyed as we recognize who was infront of us. He smiled at us hearing our soft whispers and introduced himself to us formally,
"Annyeonghasseo!" He bowed "Im Min Yoongi or Suga. Thankyou for taking care of our Maknae" he smiled warmly and there goes that feeling again of familiarity towards him. What is this? I smiled and bowed and so did Sungmi
"So who's Christine here" he asked giving a meaningful glance towards Jungkook. Jungkook then looked away embarrassed as his hyung glanced towards him. I raised my hand slightly and as soon as our gazes met, I'm pretty sure there's something he felt. He felt the same thing I did.. That weird feeling of familiarity which made him tilt his head and think.
"Have I met you before?" He asked me which made both Jungkook and Sungmi look at us surprised.
"Aniyo.. Have I?" I asked him too.
"Are you guys on your way home?" Jungkook asked me and I looked at Sungmi. She smiled which means it's up to me.
"No. We'll be roaming til 7pm." I smiled at Jungkook and back to Sungmi
"Can we tag along hyung? Can we can we?" He asked doing his aegyo to his hyung so that he'd be allowed. We giggled at his cuteness.
"Aish. Using the maknae card aye?" he looked away at Jungkook but Jungkook followed his gaze and continued doing the aegyo. "Aish! Arrasso Arrasso!" he gave up and Jungkook hugged his hyung and thanked him thrice.
We giggled and roamed around the mall for an hour or two when Sungmi suddenly had a phone call and said she had to leave. We walked her to the mall entrance where we saw a black car waiting. She waved them goodbye and hugged me before she left.
"So you shopped huh?" Suga asked as he took some of my bags and Jungkook took the rest
"Oh no I can carry those.. and yes Sungmi took me out to shop because she said my wardrobe's just wrong " I laughed it off. I tried to get the bags back but they're both just to tall for me -.- I sighed and gave up.
"What's wrong with your wardrobe?" Jungkook asked
"All I had were pants and shirts" I said "That wasn't right in her opinion"
"Ahaha you remind me of someone" Suga said
~flashback of Suga~
I got his mail today! I missed him but now I know that he's happy, I can be happy for him as well..
Hey Yoongi ah, how are you? We're doing great here. Your sister is very playful! She found a new playmate who lives in the neighborhood. It hurt my feelings when she didnt want to wear the dress I bought her but spending time with her more made me realize that it wasnt because of me thats why she didnt want to wear the dress.. It was because she didnt like dresses or skirts! Ahaha! How stupid of your appa. But I hope she knows and remembers that she's still a girl. Waaah otouke? Ahaha keep me posted son. I miss you. Take care always!
-Appa
-end of flashback-
Back to Christine's POV
"Who?" Jungkook and I both asked at the same time
"Ani.. Nevermind. Where do you want to go?" Suga asked me
"Me?" I stared at him. Everytime I'm staring at him, I feel like I'm staring at someone I should know. I can't wrap my fingers on it but I'm sure I know him.. Or I should..
"Arcaaade!" Jungkook ran ahead and we just chuckled as we shook our heads and followed him
Suga and I talked for awhile on the way and I learned about him being the second eldest in the group, nagging his members and earning the title 'appa' but it's better than the group being a mess. He loves music as much as I do but I dont know how to rap. I know how to play the piano though, appa taught me. Funny how his father tried teaching him too but he was too lazy to understand and read the notes. I also learned about his parents divorcing and his mom getting remarried. He was close though with his father because they were mailing eachother but when his mom found out, they transferred houses and they lost contact. His mom forbid him to contact his father.
"Oh sorry to hear.." I said quietly. He ruffled my hair and smiled at me
"Don't be." He said looking straight ahead
"Hey Suga..?" I asked
"Yeah?" He looked at me
"Is it just me or somehow I feel really comfortable towards you like as if I've known you all my life but we just met today." I said stopping at my track
Suga was about to say something when Jungkook suddenly yelled and caught our attention
"Yah! What's taking you so long? Let's play!!" He said taking my hand and dragging me to the arcade.
We played and played and played until we got tired. We played air hockey, basketball shooting, earned tickets and even sang songs in a karaoke booth. I noticed people recognizing the two so I told them that we should go before they get mobbed or something so we left and they walked me home.
The three of us talked some more and got to know about eachother more. I should meet up with the other members soon, both of them said.
"How about tomorrow?" Suga asked
"Can't. I have a date.." I said
"You have.. A what?" Jungkook said surprised
"A date." I repeated. I notice Jungkook's posture tense up and I saw Suga's hand rested on Jungkook's shoulder
"With who?" He asked
"'My dad" I said then I noticed both of them relaxed. What's with those two?
"Oh is that soo.." Jungkook said as he smiled quite embarrassed.
"Well hurry up inside, you might catch a cold" Suga said and I obediently followed, got my bags from them, thank them for today and went inside the house.
Jungkook's POV
Yah! What's wrong with you Jeon Jeongguk?! Why get all worked up hearing she has a date?! Even if it wasn't her dad, you'd have no business with it right? You're just a friend. Besides.. She's really pretty. Today she was different. She was really beautiful. I noticed guys checking her out when we were in the arcade and I'd glare at them. I dont know why I did that though, but as I was saying. It'd be normal for her to have a date, she's pretty. And when you get to know her, you hit the jackpot! She's kind and warm. Caring and thoughtful.
Wait...
WHAT ARE YOU SAYING JEON JEONGGUK!?!
I unconsciously hit my head and muttered "pabo yah." To myself.
"Hyung let's go." I said
"Oh? Okay." Suga hyung responded and we were on our way to the dorm.
Suga's POV
What's gotten into me? When she said she had a date, something in me snapped. Like something was telling me I have to protect her. She was different. The whole time we were together she somehow resembles someone I know. When she smiles, memories of my dad comes back. What's gotten into me? Why am I feeling this way towards Christine ssi? Is she perhaps...? No.. I don't think so.
My past is haunting me...
"Hyung let's go." Jungkook's voice snapped me back from my thoughts
"Oh? Okay." I said and we headed back to our dorm.
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.
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"Appa dont leave" I cried hugging his leg
"Yoongi ah, Mianhe" he hugged me tight and I felt his warm tears fall on my shoulder. "I'll mail you okay? But it wont work out if appa stays here.. Be strong and take care of umma for me
Okay?" He hugged me one last time and left
"Appa!" I cried out but he didn't look back and umma stopped me from running after him.
I suddenly woke up from my dream.. Sweaty and teary eyed. What the hell. Why now appa. Why? Why are you haunting me... Why now. After 10 years of losing contact with you.. Why.