Los Angeles, Monday 12:47 am
Seoul, Tuesday 4:47 pm
"Suji, do you remember which restaurant Mija said?"
She shook her head and smiled. I was tempted to take Suji back to my house and cook dinner for just the two of us. Mija is hardly on time and her directions are never the best.
As I held Suji's hand, we continued to walk down the city sidewalk. Suddenly, she gripped my hand tighter as if she was holding on for dear life.
"What is it Suji?" I asked her as my heart raced in anxiousness.
"CAN WE GO IN THERE SHAE? PLEASE!" She all but screamed to me.
"Go where?" My were eyes wide and my nerves are still trying to recover from my pacing heart.
Suji began pulling me into a small store that we stood next to.
I didn't have a chance to read the name of the store but once I stepped inside, there wasn't a need for me to. A huge display of a familiar name caught my attention. Now I know what fueled Suji's desire to be here. She quickly pulled me to it and I couldn't help but stare. There were so many items it was hard for me to keep my eyes on just one.
My heart skipped multiple beats seeing him this way. It was almost scary.
I made a vow to avoid places like this because of him but having a best friend and her sister who are huge fans make it difficult, not to mention quite awkward for me. Honestly, there isn't a place here in Seoul I can't go without seeing their face. Everywhere is a constant reminder of our secret and how much I'm missing him.
I felt my phone vibrate against me. I released Suji's hand to answer it.
It was a voice call from him.
Suddenly I felt nervous to answer, thinking that he could see me which was a silly thought but still glanced around the store nervously before answering.
"H-Hello?"
"Hi." He spoke ever so deeply sending chills that crawled over my skin. "What are you doing?" he asked.
My attention instantly caught a solo photo of him that was on the display Suji and I were near. "Looking at you." I smiled, anticipating his response.
He started interrogating me in his native tongue, an instant reaction from him to switch when he's caught off guard. I couldn't help but giggle while translating him. My teeth gripped my bottom lip as I continued to stare at the display. "Do I have to say it out loud?"
"Shae, can I look over there? Please?" Suji asked.
I turned to where she pointed. "Sure Suji. Not too far, okay?" I smiled, granting her freedom to roam.
"Who was that?" Taehyung asked.
"My, you're so curious today. So full of questions you are." I teased.
"Are you going to tell me?" There was a bit of impatience in his voice that made me grin. It's not often that I hear him slightly agitated. I found humor in this.
"If you must know, I'm in a novelty store. A KPOP novelty store with my best friend's sister, Suji who is a ten year old fan of the beloved BTS." I spoke.
It made me shudder to recite that name. It never falls from my lips as I try to avoid it all together in effort to keep his work life separate from us.
Sometimes, it can be a bit hard.
"Hmm," he grunted his response.
I found myself wishing I could see the expression that went along with it.
"So, that is how you are looking at me?" He continued.
"Yes and I must say that I approve." That wasn't far from the truth. The display was rather appealing.
His deep chuckle made my heart sink. I miss him so much. "How was your night?" I asked him.
"It was good. Everything went well." A moan followed after as if he was situating for comfort.
"Are you traveling tomorrow?"
"Day after," he answered.
"Please rest well. You will need it for sure." I reminded. It made me a bit nervous the amount of traveling he will be doing this month especially when I've seen how tired and restless he can be.
"Shae! Can I get this?" Suji asked while holding up a case of earphones.
I grinned as I shook my head. "Do you have money?"
Suji smiled innocently.
"I know what that means. Okay but if your sister wonders, I bought these for you because I wanted to and not because you asked." She gave me the earphones.
"Thank you so much Shae!" She giggled as she continued to look around in the store. I kept watch to her.
"You are very sweet to her." Taehyung commented from overhearing the conversation. "What are you buying for her?"
"Earphones." I answered.
"Ah..." He responded. "So, can we talk about the other night?" I was sort of glad for the change of subject but I wasn't prepared for what it was directed to.
I immediately blushed. "No! I can't at the moment."
"Why not?" He whined.
I won't allow him to win me over with his cuteness, especially about what we did the other night. I was bashful just thinking of it. "You're not seriously asking me that, are you?"
"Of course I am serious. Did you enjoy it?" I heard him smirking.
I quickly motioned Suji to me as I walked toward the checkout.
"Of course I did but now is not the time for me to tell you how much." I responded.
The lady at the register began to eye me as I handed her the earphones.
"Shae, I want to do that again. I want to hear you...moan....hmm." His moan followed after as I fought to keep a straight face.
"I want to hear you say my name like you did. Remember?" The sultriness of his voice wasn't easy to ignore as it sent flutters through me. I gulped, trying to maintain focus on my transaction.
"Eighteen thousand won ma'am." The young lady spoke to me.
"Say it Shae." He directed.
"No!" I shouted lowly.
The sales associate at the register frowned at me.
"Sorry ma'am. Here you go!" I handed her the money.
Taehyung chuckled. "Why not?"
I ignored his question and took the bag from the woman. She looked as if she wanted me out of her face fast. I'm sure it was because of my rudeness of being on the phone. I took Suji's hand and we walked out of the store and down the sidewalk to find the restaurant. Mija should be there by now.
"Please baby..." He asked in a deep whisper that sent of blaze of pulsating nerves through me. An arousal slowly started to creep in. He was way too good at that.
"I am in public sir and holding the hand of a ten year old. How dare you?" I playfully scolded.
"You've left the store?" He asked in wonder.
"Yes."
"Hmm...bathroom?" He suggested. Was this the only reason he called?
"Tae-umm..."
His deep chuckle vibrated on the other end. "Almost."
"You're very funny. You know? I'm ending this conversation." I teased.
"I know. So, I must sleep. I'm very tired but we need to talk when I call again because there is something that we..." he trailed off before switching dialect and speaking quickly. His voice sounded serious.
"Really? What is it?" I was able to understand and curious to the matter.
"You and me and what we are doing. Dating."
"Okay, well until then, take care and call me when you can." I answered mindlessly as my thoughts traveled.
"I miss her. So much."
I smiled at our inside joke.
"I miss him. Just as much."
"Goodbye Shae."
Taehyung hung up the phone and I stared at it as we stopped at a crosswalk, recalling his words.
"Shae!"
I looked over where my name was yelled from. I waved as Suji and I made our way over to Mija. Maybe our dinner would distract my thoughts for the time being but him wanting to talk about our relationship was already lingering on reasons for the serious discussion.
This chapter was a bit fluffy. 💕
This book will focus on being in a long distance relationship. It may get a bit emotional if I do it right. Thank you all for the love and support!
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