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The next day at work, the cafe wasn't open but you went to clean up with Jungkook. Jimin didn't come in the morning. He came by a few hours later with the rest of Jungkook's friends. They all came a bit hungry and wanted something to eat.

You prepared some things for them and served them on the table. Jimin didn't keep his eyes off you for a minute whatsoever. Once you were about to leave he said, "Y/n, come here. Sit with us."

"Um, are you sure?"

He signaled the spot next to him and you sat down as they enjoyed their food. They kept talking with one another as Jimin stayed quiet. He glanced over at you and you looked his way. You felt his intense stare on you which made you nervous. He noticed the others were distracted and took the chance to ask you something, "Do you want to go out tonight?"

"Sure. I'll tell mom to take care of Mina tonight. She gets tired quickly so I don't want her to fall asleep just anywhere," you lied. You made up an excuse since you wanted to be alone with him this time. As a mom you thought it wasn't proper of you to leave your own child for a date, but one date alone was needed.

"Alright," he nodded. "Same time. I want to invite you to my house. I'll make dinner."

"I'll look forward to it."

When it was time to leave, you took the bus this time as Jimin had to return to work to fix some papers. Once you were home, you saw Mina watching her cartoons.

"Hey baby," you smiled and kissed her forehead. "Did you eat already?"

She nodded as she said, "Gramma said sleep early. Why?"

"Because it's good to sleep early. Your beauty will come out if you sleep well," you chuckled and she widened her eyes.

"Mommy let's sleep a lot!"

"I have to clean the house," you lied. "You sleep with gramma. I'll see you in the morning alright?"

She nodded with a bright smile and walked to her room with your mom. You waited a few minutes to make sure they'd fall asleep and took a shower to get ready. Jimin came to pick you up at the same time and drove you to his place. He lived in a bigger house than yours. He also mentioned living alone which you would've guessed it either way. Suddenly, his age came to your mind.

Right, he's like four years older than me and even has his own business.

You snapped back into your thoughts when you walked inside the wonderful house. Jimin closed the door and turned to you as he said, "Sit over there. I had the food ready before I picked you up."

You walked to the table as he served the food and then sat down to eat with you. Right after taking a couple bites of the food you praised Jimin for his amazing cooking skills making him smile.

After eating he kept staring at you. He wanted to stay admiring you for so long but he didn't want to seem rude.

"The food was delicious, Jimin. Thank you."

"No problem," he said. He stood up and grabbed your hand. "Come with me."

You followed him to the couch in the living room and sat down next to him. He still didn't take his eyes off you. You knew what he wanted and you wanted it too. But in your case, only to a certain extent.

"Jimin, can we continue what happened in the car?" You asked. He was surprised how you asked with such an innocent face. It shocked him.

"If you'd like," he chuckled. "Stop me whenever you want. Please, I don't want to make you uncomfortable."

You nodded and without hesitation, you kissed him. The feeling in your stomach happened again. Full of butterflies which drove you insane. At that point your mind wasn't leading you anymore, it was your heart. Your crazy beating heart. It is true what you said before. You were adults but you couldn't consider yourself one at the moment. It was too hard.

When you both pulled back for air he knew he had to say this before anything, "I won't hurt you. Which is why I won't touch you like I did before. I know you aren't ready for something like that."

"Thank you, Jimin. I don't want you to misunderstand me but I'm scared. That's all."

"I know," he smiled and pecked your lips. "I just want you to not get scared when you're with me. And honestly, I'm glad you didn't bring Mina with you this time. I love her but I wanted to be alone with you just for a while."

"Me too."

You leaned in and kissed him once again. His addicting lips were again making miracles happen. He laid you back on the couch and hovered on top of you. His hands not touching you whatsoever but holding his own support on top of you.

You wondered what it would be like if he actually touched you but you weren't ready for that. Whatsoever. It wasn't even long since the time you were actually touched and you didn't want it. Since that traumatizing event, you couldn't even live properly. You wanted to love. You wanted to get over that fear. With someone. If it ended up being Jimin then you wouldn't be surprised.

He pulled back and smiled at you, "Don't worry about anything alright?"

He helped you sit up with him and cupped your cheek as he said, "You're tense. Forgive me if anything."

"No, you forgive me," you sighed. "I'm a wreck."

"You aren't one," he said, holding onto your hands. "Even if you were one. Don't worry about it. You'll be my wreck."

"I'd like the sound of that," you chuckled. "Jimin, are you sure about getting involved with a girl who has a daughter? Most guys don't like that."

"Well, I'm not most guys. I'm Park Jimin and I love kids," he smiled and cupped your cheek. "Plus Mina is such a cutie. She's just like you."

"She's starting preschool tomorrow. My mom will be more relieved that she can have more time for herself."

"Are you going to drop her off and pick her up?" He asked and you nodded. "I'll go with you then. I won't leave you alone."

"But they'll think something is going on and they'll talk. They know I'm a single mom."

He scoffed and said, "And? I'm going with you so they don't make fun of Mina for not having a father. So you don't have to go through that embarrassing moment and so you don't have to feel guilty."

"Thank you so much," you smiled, finally being able to hug him for once. "I finally realized why Mina calls you daddy."

"She still does?" He chuckled. "I swear, she's so cute."

He thought that he wouldn't even mind being her father whatsoever.

"She's my little sunshine," you smiled to yourself. You wouldn't trade Mina for anything in the world, not even for a man.

"You're so cute. Such a good mommy," he smirked and when you realized what he said you looked up shocked.

"Don't you smirk like that young man or I will murder you!"

"Just a joke," he chuckled. "You're so cute."

"You're very handsome yourself, Mister," you smiled. You looked at the clock in the living room and realized it was getting late. "I should go back home. I have to wake up early tomorrow to take Mina to preschool. Come around 7:30. Mina would be glad to see you there."

"I hope. I'll take you back home," he said, taking you to the door. You didn't want to argue with him about it so you let him. You were tired and just wanted to sleep. He drove you back home and before you got out of the car he looked your way and you looked over at him. Slowly, he leaned in and kissed you softly making you kiss back. A quick yet loving kiss.

"I'm going to have to get used to you kissing me a lot," you chuckled.

He smiled and said, "You should just get used to me. I want to show my love for you in any chance I get. Because now I realized that I am in love with you. I want to do many things with you and little by little show you that I really won't hurt you ever in my life."

You stayed silent at his sudden confession for a few seconds, "One day. One day I'll be able to show you my feelings. One day I'll overcome my fears and I'll finally be happy."

"What can I do?" He asked, cupping your cheek. "What can I do to make you happy?"

"You don't have to do anything, Jimin," you smiled painfully. You took his hand away from your cheek and just held it. "I don't want to give you hope in anything but I want you to know that you are my only hope. And if there is anyone who I would want to overcome this fear with, I'm glad if it's with you."

You pecked his cheek leaving him surprised, "I have to go now. Goodnight."

He smiled as he saw you getting out, "Goodnight."

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"You don't know how much I wish for you to be the one who deserved to have the title as Mina's father. Even for just one second."

He stopped you from talking and pulled you into a hug when he saw tears going down your cheek, "Don't cry, baby. When you're with me I don't want you to cry. I don't want you to feel pain or anything you don't want."

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