You and Nova decided to continue on your vacation as normal. Since the boys were busy for a few days, it was best to get back on track. Though, in a way you had to admit it felt a bit empty without them. Still, you enjoyed your time with your best friend.

It had been a couple of days since either of you had seen any of the boys. Namjoon texted you from time to time when he could and it seemed like Hoseok did the same with Nova. He sent you pictures of him in the studio saying that he wished you could be there with him and it gave you butterflies to know he missed you as much as you did him.

The late evening had set in and the two of you had found a nice restaurant in town to stop for a bite to eat. You were leaning on the table idly glancing at your phone as you messaged Namjoon. Nova was giggling at her own screen. However, you saw another message come in. Jimin?

Hey, I'm bored do you want to hang out? - Jiminie

Your heart skipped a little without your permission. Up until now, other than dinner and the night you had met, you had only ever hung out with Namjoon. Nova was the one of the two of you who had spent time with the rest of them. You smiled and looked up at her across the table, still nose deep in her phone.

Nova and I are out at dinner right now. Would you like to join us? 

You got a reply within seconds. 

Yes, definitely! Where?

You sent him the address before setting down your phone.

"So...Jimin's coming." You said nonchalantly, getting Nova's attention.

"What?" Both brows raised at you confused.

"He said he wanted to hang out. So I asked if he wanted to join us." You explained, hoping she wouldn't mind that you had invited him without asking her first.

"Really? I thought they were busy?" 

"I guess maybe he's free?" You shrugged. "Either way, I don't mind."

Nova shrugged as well, not seeming to mind either.

The waiter came over and asked if the two of you were ready to order. You politely asked for drinks and informed them that you were waiting on another person to show up so you'd wait just a bit before ordering your food. The waiter nodded and left to gather your drinks. You both decided to have a bit of Soju, but had agreed not to drink too much. 

Thankfully, it didn't take long before Jimin sent you a message that he was there. You told him you were inside, at a table not far from the entrance. Soon after, he came walking in, spotting the two of you quickly and offering you a wave as he headed over.

He was wearing a loose fitting white shirt and black skinny jeans. Rather simple clothing but somehow he still looked as if he was heading to a photo shoot, or maybe he was coming from one. His bright hair stood out against the dark black jacket he was wearing, and he flashed you a toothy grin when he saw you.

"Hey!" You said, waving him over when your eyes locked with his.

Nova turned in her seat to offer a wave toward him as well. "Hey! We figured you guys were busy." She commented as she gestured to the seat next to her, but he took the one next to you instead.

"Well, the others are still hung up with the managing director, but I managed to get out early." Jimin replied with a smile. "I didn't feel like going back to the dorm and sitting there alone."

"Well, welcome." You smiled warmly back and offered him up a menu. "We haven't ordered yet. We had just gotten here when you texted me. We did order some drinks though." You said, gesturing to the Soju and raising it up, silently asking if he'd like some.

His eyes seemed to light up at the sight of the Soju and grabbed one of the spare cups and brought it closer to the bottle you held. "Yes, please." He said happily as you poured him a drink and set the bottle back down.

You all ordered some food, and another bottle of Soju, making small talk while you waited on your meal.

Jimin shared some embarrassing stories about the other members that had you both laughing til there were tears in your eyes. He was in the middle of a story about a time when they had all done a YouTube video and they played a game where they had to guess the answer to a puzzle by touching unknown items in boxes that they couldn't see inside. 

"Namjoon was so scared until he found out that he was touching dried tofu!" You fanned your eyes and your cheeks hurt as you pictured the intimidating hulk of a man screaming at fake food.

Without even realizing it, you each had had quite a few drinks at this point. It was tradition in Korea that if someone's drink became empty that another person would automatically fill it for you, which caused you all to drink a bit more than you may have intended.

Jimin's cheeks were becoming a bit pink as the liquor was setting in. His habit of brushing his hair back also became more frequent, and each time he did it, you couldn't look away.

"You keep doing that, you may go bald." You teased playfully.

"It's a habit! Most of the time I don't even know I'm doing it until someone points it out." He looked down, shyly reaching up to run his hand through his hair again before stopping mid-air and putting his hand back in his lap quickly.

"I realize that." You added with a snicker.

"It's kind of cute, maybe even a little hot." Nova cooed playfully. Her face was red and she had started to slur her words a little. She really wasn't much of a drinker, but the Soju was watermelon flavored and the tasty drinks always got to her. Since they tasted good, she kept drinking and was plastered before she knew it. 

You could throw them back with the best of them, but after three and a half bottles between all of you, your lips tingled and your body had started to feel warm all over. "Yeah it kind of is." You boldly agreed. You know how they say that the drunker you got, the better people looked? Well, they weren't lying. Every time you looked at Jimin and he smiled at you, you had to remind yourself that you needed to look away. 

"Then maybe I should keep doing it then~" Jimin added with a sly smirk as he looked at you. He had to know how he was affecting you, surely, you looked away every time. You bit your lip, relishing the feeling of your teeth on your soft skin. The room spun a little as you whipped your head to the side, playing it off as needing to move your hair from your face. 

You laughed softly and nudged his arm with your shoulder. However your group laughter was cut a bit short as you began to hear Jimin's phone buzzing wildly.

"Ah, sorry. One second." He said, turning to the side as he pulled it out to check his messages. Seemed like he may have had quite a few judging by the fact that it was still going off.

Nova was able to see his face twist in displeasure as he stared at his phone and she offered you a questionable look, asking if he was okay. You glanced over at Jimin after a moment.

"Everything okay?" You decided to ask lightly.

"Yeah, yeah!" He waved his hand in the air, turning back around in his seat to face forward as he pressed the power button on his phone and turned it off. "Just my mother checking in on me." He said simply as he set his phone down on the table.

"That's cute~" Nova said with a giggle and you rolled your eyes, shaking your head.

She wasn't flirting with him, she was just the type to always say what was on her mind, and that always got worse when she had been drinking. 

"Ah, I'll be right back." Nova said, standing up from her seat with a slight wobble in her movement. She was heading to the restroom, you knew this because she always had to go a lot when she drank too much too fast.

You stood and moved towards her, "I'll come with you."

She shoved you back down, "No, I'm a big strong girl. I tie my sandals all by myself and everything." You laughed at the Hercules reference and nodded, but you were a little concerned at her going alone.

Once she was out of view, the air around the table seemed to thicken a bit.

"So...how are things between you and Namjoon?" Jimin inquired to break the silence.

"Um, they're good, great, they're great." You rambled, tucking a stray strand of hair behind your ear. You poured more alcohol into your still half full glass and took a swig.

"Are you two...dating?" Jimin asked as he watched you closely.

The unexpected question caused you to choke on your drink and quickly put it down as you coughed.

"What?" You put a hand on your chest as you caught your breath. You rubbed at your throat before adding, "Ah, No...? I don't really...we haven't really, uh, we haven't really talked about it." There was no label on the two of you, you'd never discussed it. It had only been a few days, so the subject hadn't come up.

Jimin released a deep hum after your answer, running his fingers through his hair again in thought. You averted your eyes and finished the rest of your drink, downing it in seconds. Jimin refilled it for you instantly, the enabler.

"Why do you ask?" You decided to question as you looked at him.

"Just curious." He shrugged as if he had just asked you if you liked cold weather or beef stew. "But," he continued as his eyes held yours, "if I were him, I would have claimed you by now before anyone else got the chance." Your eyes widened as his words hit you and you inhaled sharply through your nose.

You nervously laughed off the unexpected comment as Nova came wandering back to the table. She swayed as she walked and you stood up, extending your arms out to her so that you would catch her if she fell. You took a deep breath, glancing at Jimin as she made her way over.

"I should probably take her back to the hotel." You looked over towards Nova as she put a hand on your arm to steady herself. "Sometimes she gets carried away in a social drinking situation." 

"Alright." He stood up and pushed his chair in, coming up behind Nova and putting a gentle hand on her back. "But at least let me make sure you two get back to your hotel alright, and I can carry her." 

"Oh, you don't have to. I'm sure we'll be fine." You ran a hand through your hair, you didn't want to be a bother.

"No, I insist. Sometimes locals around here can get a bit too friendly with foreigners. And given her condition, I think you could use a hand getting back. Please, it'll put my at ease, otherwise I'm gonna be worried about you both all night." Jimin said, offering you a smile with a tilt of his head.

"Alright, fine." You accepted his offer and pushed in your own chair. Not wanting any to go to waste, you picked up the bottle of Soju and polished off what was left, which wasn't much. You took a small sip of water to clear your head a little.

You paid the check and moved to the door to head out. Thankfully, Nova was still able to walk for the most part, she just swayed from side to side a bit. So you kept her in front of yourself and Jimin to make sure she didn't bump into anyone as you started to look for a cab. You found one quickly and you all climbed into the back.