CHAPTER TWO: WAITING
Jimin sat across Lee Taemin, his dance instructor in a cosy café close to their studio. Taemin had texted him previously asking him out for a cup of coffee - obviously to talk about the dance competition. Jimin couldn't help but tune out of the conversation as his mind wandered off to last night, when he told Tae about the handsome stranger.
"Guess what Tae?" Jimin asked Tae excitedly, who had just returned home from the library after an intense study session. Tae was dressed up smartly in dark jeans and a light blue shirt. His eyes were adorned by cute nerdy glasses which only made him appear younger. He looked tired but Jimin gave him his regular fix of coffee and Tae felt all the more better.
"What Minnie? Did something good happen?" Tae replied, judging from Jimin's wide eyes and smily lips.
"This really really handsome man came to my flower shop today. He even tried to make me feel better when a rude customer made me cry. And the biggest thing! - he called me beautiful! Can you believe it Tae?! A handsome man calling me beautiful?" Jimin gushed, his eyes twinkling. Something about Jungkook kept tugging in his mind and he couldn't get the man out of his brain.
"Woah woah what? You cried?"
"That's not the Point Tae! The—"
"Why didn't you call me? You know I would've beaten his ass. You're so irresponsible Jimin, I've told you to call me if something like that happens." Tae said exasperatedly. The truth was, Tae couldn't handle Jimin's tears. He felt that the man's tears were too precious to be wasted over stupid people.
"I-I'm sorry... I forgot." Jimin muttered, bowing his head in embarrassment. Why couldn't he just ever do one thing right?
"Hey don't feel bad, you know I just care for you right? Ok... hmm... so WHO is this man you're talking about with stars in your eyes?" Tae asked, pinching Jimin's cheeks to make him look up.
"His name is Jeon Jungkook - thats all I know right now. And he bought a bouquet of Azaleas.... I was a little bit shocked though, not a lot of people buy Azaleas."
"He might be having a reason behind it Minnie. So, did you guys exchange numbers then?" Tae asked wiggling his eyebrows.
Jimin hit Tae's arm and he groaned.
"No Tae! He w-wouldn't want to do something with someone like me. He's totally out of my league. His aura screamed rich and powerful. And I'm not even sure if I ever get to see him again." jimin said nervously.
Due to his past, Jimin had always been insecure. He never felt proud of himself or never felt good enough. People would tell him he was beautiful but when he looked in the mirror all he could see was a weak man with chubby cheeks. Little did he know what made Jungkook intrigued about him were his cute chubby cheeks that Jungkook just wanted to pinch.
"Don't day that Minnie. You're gorgeous. And don't worry, I have a gut feeling that you'll meet again. But... just be careful with him right? Get to know him first before doing anything stupid." Tae grumbled instructing Jimin
To be careful.
"Okay grandpa." Jimin replied rolling his eyes sassily. He took it as a joke because he thought that him and Jungkook could never happen.
"Jimin? Jimin — hello! Earth to Jimin!"
Jimin blinked a few times before focusing on the man in front of him.
Taemin grew impatient by the minute. He had been going on and on about the dance competition and the moves he wanted to try out. He might've included some flirty lines here and there but his mood changed when he realised that Jimin was lost in his own dream land.
"I-I'm sorry hyung. I spaced out." Jimin said, his blush taking over his cheeks.
"Never mind. So, how about we keep an extra class every evening except Sunday? 5-6? How does that work for you?" Taemin proposed.
Jimin thought over it for a minute. And extra class... that would drain him out, but what else could he do? It's not like he was a student, he could devote his time here too. Plus his flower shop shift was in the late mornings and lasted till 2 or 3.
"That's okay with me hyung. I want to apologise again for being stupid and not paying attention before." Jimin said in his sweet voice which made Taemin forget about everything that had happened.
Taemin copied his smile and brought his hand out to place to on Jimin's which was resting on the table top. The way his hand engulfed Jimin's was the cutest thing ever and he never wanted to let go.
He could feel Jimin's hand move a little and Taemin realised that he had been holding his hand for too long, so he let go immediately.
"It's okay Jimin-Ah. You can always apologise by showing off your awesome dancing skills." Taemin joked and Jimin giggled at his reply.
If someone saw them from outside the window, they would clearly think that the couple was out on their first date, shyly complimenting each other and giggling the evening away. But this was far from true.
Taemin did always try to push away his feelings since he could feel that Jimin was not all that into him. But for how long could he control himself? Until Jimin finally gets a boyfriend and Taemin loses his chance forever?
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Next day
As soon as Jimin finished with his morning dance practise, he hurried up to leave to his flower shop as his shift is about to start soon. And he couldn't help but wait for Jungkook, having hope about him coming to his shop again.
He didn't realise that it was pouring outside. And by pouring - it meant that it was raining pretty hard, and thunderclouds were covering up the sky creating an eerie but calming atmosphere. Jimin didn't mind the rain, but he didn't like it when there was thunder. It was too loud for him.
He cursed under his breath - how will he even walk to his shop today? The rain wasn't going to go away any time soon... but what if Jungkook came... and he misses the chance to see his handsome face.
He contemplated calling Tae – but he knew that the boy was busy studying for his upcoming finals and he didn't want to be a burden on him. He can figure it out himself - he's a big boy.
"Hey, want me to give you a ride home?" Jimin turned around immediately at the voice of Taemin.
"Y-You don't have to. I-I don't want to impose." Jimin said sheepishly, rubbing a hand over his left arm, a nervous habit you can say.
"You're my friend as well as student Jimin-ah, I wouldn't mind dropping you off especially in this weather. Come, follow me to the car." Taemin said and started walking ahead, Jimin followed silently. Jimin couldn't help but wonder if he was using Taemin. Taemin was always sweet to him and Jimin realised he had never really thanked Taemin for being so understanding.
You really need to work on paying attention to others Jimin. He thought in his mind.
They both huddled up in his car, the the windows completely coated with water. Neither of them spoke and all that could be heard was the sound of raindrops falling.
"Actually, I have to go to work at my flower shop. It's just a few metres before my house, you can drop me there." Jimin muttered, a blush forming in his cheek. One could tell Jimin wasn't a social person and asking for a favour was embarrassing for him.
"Okay sure bub." Taemin has replied.
Jimin's eyes widened for a minute but he chose to ignore the nickname, while Taemin internally groaned for the slip-up. He was talking to Jimin as if they were something but in reality, they were nothing.
It was a silent drive, but the rain sounds made it better. Jimin appeared to be lost in thought again and Taemin had a frown on his face. H wanted to initiate a conversation but he felt that it would die down anyways since Jimin didn't seem interested.
They reached the flower shop in a few minutes and Jimin thanked Taemin, bowing to him and leaving just by passing his sweet smile... but that was enough for Taemin. All he wanted to see was that smile on Jimin's face.
Jimin hurried inside his shop and greeted Kimmy — who was busy making a wreath, with beautiful small flowers. Rather than disturbing her, Jimin changed into his apron and stood at his counter, patiently waiting for customers.
Well, customer.
But sadly, the hours passed by and there was no sign of Jungkook. Jimin felt hurt, he felt stupid for getting attached to random stranger just because he was sweet to him. He hated himself for assuming things. Maybe Jungkook has a girlfriend or a boyfriend or even a wife. Maybe he bought those flowers yesterday for his partner.
Of course why would someone even come daily to a damn flower shop? Jimin thought and realised that how much he actually thought about the whole situation creating scenarios in his head which sounded all so dumb now.
As the clock hit 3, the rain had stopped and Jimin started to get ready to leave as his shift was over. He said his goodbyes to Kimmy and his lovely flowers and made his way outside the shop and towards his home, only one thought lingering in his mind.
Jungkook didn't come.
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