Jennie:- Your excitement made you wait for me, should I apologise for it?

He looked up on familiar voice and there was his friend from his old times.

Stood there with crossed arms and a smirk on her face. She walked and took the seat in front of him.

Taehyung:- It's been three years, Jennie! And you have grown hotter!

He smirked playfully and she laughed.

Jennie:- Have I?...well! It was necessary, I am a successful model now!

She said in a prominent tone. And he felt proud of her. He mimicked a silent clap.

Taehyung:- So your father approved to it?...But I was preparing myself to see you as a CEO.

She adjusted her hold on her cup of tea.

Jennie:- he had to! You know, I get whatever I want to.

She winked at him and took the sip from her tea.

Taehyung:- Ahh! I understand!

Jennie:- And you? Mr.V!

He smiled, his stage name that made him popular in front of million faces. But hided the one he is truly is. Because showing their true side for a celebrity is fatal. More the fans! More the opinions! More the judgement!

Jennie:- but i know you from the times when you were just Taehyung!

She said in a low voice hiding her feelings behind that single sentence. Her eyes blinked while her lips didn't part. He felt something off. Her joyous smile from a moment ago.

Taehyung:- you know me better than anyone else, Jennie!

She again got that smile but didn't reach her eyes.

Taehyung:- first! Tell me how your father got convinced for your modeling.

She rested her cup down on the table and cupped her face on her hands sitting by her elbows on the table.

Jennie:- i told him, I'll manage both!

His eyes widened. Of Course! He knew that she was never interested in continuing her father's business.

Taehyung:- Really!?

He asked with his eyebrows raised waiting for an final assurance.

Jennie:- ahh! No way! Taehyung! I'll never do it, once i got famous in modelling, which i already am. I will plan what to do with the company.

She said explaining to him while her eyes fixed on the big window looking outside of the cafe.

A bell jiggled over the cafe's entrance as new customers arrived. They were two teenage girls.

One of them saw V and started patting other's shoulder aggressively and pointed at him.

Girl 1:- BTS V??

He heard her and looked at her and a wide smile came on his lips. He slightly bowed to them. The girls ran to him placing a small notebook in front of him.

Girl 2:- An autograph please? I'm a huge fan.

Her lips pouted, brows knitted and eyes full of anticipation. He chuckled and accepted the pen from her. He signed his name on it.

Girl 2:- sorry to disturb you in your personal time!

She bowed in apology and looked at the lady in front of him. And they started walking away from them, still giggling on their fate.

Girl 1:- you don't know the lady with him? She is Kim Jennie.

Both Taehyung and Jennie remained quiet to listen their talks.

Girl 2:- Kim Jennie? Really?

She turned once tp confirm herself.

Girl 1:- what do you think, are they dating?

Girl 2:- if yes! Then it's a huge thing!

Girl 1:- maybe career growth!

The other hummed and they left them with their privacy. Jennie chuckled while Taehyung's eyes sharpened in a deep thought.

She snapped her fingers in front of him, and he came back.

Jennie:- where were you?

Taehyung:- nothing! Just some new album stuff.

He tapped his knuckles on the table while she just stared at him.

Taehyung:- so what's your further plan? Staying in Korea?

She shook her head and sat her cup on the table.

Jennie:- correct yourself! SETTLING in Korea!

His lips parted not believing in her.

Taehyung:- Would it be alright for your career? I mean! The market of Korea!

A proud smile came on her lips.

Jennie:- yess! Especially after what BTS brought to this country.

He chuckled. And they both laughed.

Discussing about their career and projects, they departed from cafe.

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Y/n was settling dinner on the table when her parents arrived on the dining table.

Mr.Lee:- child! We have something to share with you!

She stopped midway while going to kitchen to bring dishes.

Mrs.Lee:- let her sit for dinner then we'll talk.

Her father nodded and she continued with her work. She sat on her chair and served the food to her parents.

And they started eating. But Y/n's gaze kept switching between her mother and father in the wait for what they want to say.

Mr.Lee:- We're planning to shift in our hometown Busan, me and your mother.

Her eyes widened and she looked at her mother for a confirmation. Mrs.Lee nodded.

Her father said further,

Mr.Lee:- we know very well how much you want to make this pub a huge brand. We had a talk on this topic back when we were in Busan. You uncle suggested that we must free you from the other works which our disturbing you. Like household chores and pub chores here.

She gulped the food in her mouth to take in every word her father was speaking. A wave of happiness and excitement spreaded across her body.

Mr.Lee:- You can sell this house whenever you need to...i still remember when you were young. We shifted in Seoul in a plan to open this pub and you joined your high school here. We planned to do so as to manage the higher expenses of your studies. We were not earning a lot in Busan. But now, I miss my birthplace.

Her father went away in memories with a smile. Her mother put her hand on hers.

Mrs.Lee:- We planned this to do what we want, live the way we want to and also support you in your goal...

Her mother said in firm voice. Then her father continued.

Mr.Lee:- i regret the decision to marry you off so early. I'm sorry, Y/n!

She took no next minute to leave her seat when she found her father's eyes glossy. She walked across the table and hugged her father tightly.

Y/n:- it's alright! Dad! Everything that happens, happens for our sake!

She said in low voice, and slowly parted from her father.

Then her mother took out something from below the table and put it on the dining table. Mr.Lee smiled. Y/n turned to look at it.

There were the papers of her new apartment and the key to it.

Mrs.Lee:- i knew it'll be more manageable for you if you live alone rather working for the family. As of pub, we hired the new workers. So you have all the time to plan for your business, seek through the market, and everything you planned and wanted to.

She smiled widely and ran to her mother to hug her. After a few seconds her father also joined her to make it a family hug.

Y/n:- but I'll miss you a lot!

She said in almost a sob. But her parents didn't want to make the moment emotional so they tried to vanish the sorrow she felt.

Mrs.Lee:- but you'll keep visiting Busan too. Won't you? And we'll be more happy when we'll see you as a huge brand's CEO giving interview on a famous TV channel.

She giggled. And the night grew more with their giggles and laughs. Now she was on her way to bed. Her parents were already slept. As she sat on her bed, she stood again.
She was not feeling sleepy. Not because of her confused mind but excitement.

Why bother laying when I can't sleep now?

She thought. She peeked out of her room door. And there was no sign of her parents awakening. She took her headphones, slid in her sleepers and walked out of her house silently like always.

She was on the padestrian pavement, walking aggressively. That adrenaline dancing in her body as she vibed on the song 'No More Dream' of BTS. Head kept moving according to the rhythm of song.

In a few minutes, she reached that same convenience store, same car was stood outside. From the day she met Jennie Kim, her role model. She pulled down her headphone and went in the store. She saw her there.

Jennie had that Ramen packet in her hand of the same brand Y/n suggested and she was looking around to find that same girl again she met other day. As if she knew she would come today.

Jennie saw her and smiled widely. Y/n faked a tired sigh. And the other girl chuckled. They sat together to eat like other day.

Jennie:- i was willing to meet you, Y/n!

Y/n:- well! But I didn't expect you.

She said to make the conversation humourous. Obviously, she was not going that she was her role model in front of her role model.

They both laughed. While Y/n was slurping her noodles, Jennie slided her smart phone in front of her.

Y/n coughed to see opened keypad in it.

Jennie:- type in your number!

She said in a straight tone. Y/n looked at her for few seconds.

Jennie:- please!

Her voice was genuinely pleading. Y/n took her phone and typed her number in it. She gave back her phone.

Jennie:- you know, you are special to me!

Her eyes widened, couldn't believe her ears. She pointed at herself waiting to let her repeat her words.

Jennie:- yes! You are! Not everybody is familiar with my true side, not my parents and not even my fans.

She coughed again.

Fans

Yes she is the one!

Jennie:- i have a friend from years back, he is the only one who knows me well. And now it's you!

Her eyes widened again. She blinked twice. What if she got sleep today because she was happy and this all was going in her dream.

But no!

Jennie didn't disppear. She was there. Even after her blinking.

Jennie:- yeah! You don't know me like him, but you will, soon. We can be friends right? I don't have a female friend.

Y/n:- me too! I only have a male best friend, he is like another parent for me.

Y/n rolled her eyes playfully reminding Jin.

Jennie laughed.

Jennie:- then i would love to meet that friend of yours.

She said while chuckling.

Jennie:- but you know, i love him! My male friend.

Y/n shook her head.

Y/n:- he must be very lucky, Miss.Kim!

She smiled.

Jennie:- but I'm more lucky to have him!

Y/n leaned on the table.

Y/n:- have you told him about it? You feelings!

Jennie shook her head hanging it low. Y/n leaned back on the chair.

Y/n:- you should! And that too! As soon as possible!

Jennie looked at her.

Jennie:- but what if he loves someone else?

Y/n shook her head with a sigh.

Y/n:- and what if he also love you? You never know, Miss.Kim! If you kept thinking about what ifs, you'll surely lose him.

She said in a pure concern. Jennie eyes got lighted and her back straightened on the thought of losing him.

Jennie:- i got your point, Y/n! I can't lose him, I'll tell him soon.

She took a deep breath, and y/n smiled proudly.

Jennie's phone rang. She looked at it.

Jennie:- thank you so much, Y/n! I have to go now.

And she stood leaving the chair. And turned to leave but stopped in mid way.

Jennie:- no need of formalities, you can me Jennie.

Y/n looked up.

Jennie:- after all, we are friends!

And she sat in her car, which got vanished in few minutes.

To be continued...

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