Lilly:

"What?" Jimin's face goes blank as I bite my lip again. I automatically said no to following him to Korea, but another part of me is screaming: Go! Go to him! Be a housewife! Fuck all of your dreams, who cares? You've got Park Jimin as your man! Go. To. Him!

"I mean... I can't pack my things and go," Once again, anger comes to my aid, "We don't know each other well enough. My parents wouldn't approve, and I go to school. I love my school."

Jimin looks down at his food. His expression is blank, but his jaw is tense. Either I just embarrassed him, or he didn't mean to say it.

"Jimin?" I mumble, slowly bringing my hands to his. He pulls away slightly, his knuckles turning white from the pressure.

"I..." Jimin swallows, averting his eyes. My chest clenches painfully. GO. WITH. HIM!

"Jimin let's just keep in contact, and maybe you can come back to Australia after your tour, huh?" Jimin looks up at me, the intensity swallowing me whole. I gulp.

"I understand," He mumbles, looking down again.

"I..." I sigh, "I want to be a producer. I want to help singers make music. I don't want to be a trophy wife. I can't accomplish my dreams in your shadow,"

Jimin glances up at me, the same intensity still there.

"It's fine. I understand, Lilly," Jimin smiles slightly before taking a deep breath. As soon as he opens his eyes, he plasters a smile on his face.

"Let's go, we should get to bed early," He stands, startling me. Why is he suddenly scaring me like this? This is a cute, adorable man who is a hopeless romantic. Why has this conversation changed everything so quickly? It's almost like he's adopted his stage persona to cope with the rejection.

Jimin holds his hand out, waiting for me to take it. I flush dark pink, unsure whether I should.

How much do I like this man?

Apparently, I thought too much. Jimin's hand falls sadly, his eyes glistening slightly.

"Come on," He mumbles gruffly.

After a brief conversation with the waitresses, we head home, the entire ride silent as we become lost in our thoughts.

. . . . . 

A few days later:

Come on, Jimin, pick up the phone.

The phone continues to ring.

Please answer this time.

Jimin hasn't been responding to my texts since he left me outside the hotel.

Jimin... please...

"Hello?" A gruff voice answers.

"Jimin?" I squeal slightly. The voice stays silent for a moment.

"Hey, Lilly,"

"Jimin! Why haven't you been responding to my texts? I've been so worried!"

"Sorry. I had to talk it out with Namjoon. I needed advice," Jimin mumbles.

"Advice? W-What sort of advice?" I mumble. Is he going to break it off with me? I mean, we're not technically dating...

"Well, I wanted to see what Namjoon thought about what I said. He said I came on too strong and I'm lucky you still want to talk to me,"

I laugh.

"Of course, I still want to talk to you. We have a lot of catching up to do," I beam, barely containing my happiness.

"However, I have to confirm something..."

My heart stops for a moment.

"Yeah?"

"Do you want to move here in the future?"

I consider this for a moment. What do I want to do in the future?

"I mean," I bite my lip, "I don't hate the idea..."

"That's good enough for me!" I can hear his adorable grin.

We spend the rest of the evening catching up before he has to prepare for another concert. The exhaustion in his voice is palpable, but so are the excitement and happiness.

As long as he's happy...

Look after your health, Jimin.

. . . . . 

The next day:

LILLY: Hey, Jimin :D

JIMIN: Good Morning. Do you know what time it is in America?

LILLY: Early morning?

JIMIN: So early...

LILLY: You'll be fine :P How was the last concert?

JIMIN: It was really awesome! I love seeing the fans chant and dance with us. We have so many talented fans! I really feel amazing performing in America to such large audiences.

LILLY: You should feel amazing, you are amazing.

JIMIN: Wow, you're so cute. When can I see you?

LILLY: You still have a few more concerts Jimin.

JIMIN: Call me baby~

LILLY: No way!

JIMIN: Please~

LILLY: It's too much.

JIMIN: Come on, I woke up so early to text you. I have so much jet lag.

LILLY: Jimin...

JIMIN: I'll give you a funny nickname!

LILLY: Don't!

JIMIN: Baby! ㅋㅋㅋ

LILLY: Fine! Baby! Happy?

JIMIN: You have no idea.

I shiver, cringing so violently that I throw my phone across the room once again. I hoped to never reach this level, but he's too cute to ignore. Just imagining his face right now brings me so much joy. Those adorable eyes, that big beautiful smile. His adorable little blush.

He likes this stuff way too much.

It's been a week since he left to finish his tour with the rest of BTS. I wanted to send them off, but the managers forbade it. If anyone saw me there it would start a scandal. He was already livid that Jimin didn't leave when the waitresses recognised him.

He gave them autographs and introduced me as a family member, which consoled them very easily. But the manager was very angry.

Ignoring the subtle reminder of our first ever disagreement, I grab my phone again and begin texting him again.

LILLY: So, when will you be here?

JIMIN: Another week...

LILLY: aww

JIMIN: Next Friday and Saturday is the last concert. Our manager said I can come back to Australia to see you. When do your school holidays start?

LILLY: Not for another month

JIMIN: Will you still have time for me?

LILLY: Of course, Jimin

JIMIN: ...

LILLY: ... baby...

JIMIN: so cute...

LILLY: I have to study now >,< Bye!

JIMIN: Bye, study well, and sleep well~

. . . . . 

Jimin:

Finally, I'm here! I can see her.

Jimin beams as he enters the airport in Australia with the other members following behind him. Apparently, they all missed Australia as well, but Jimin thinks something else had a say in it. It was either Yoongi or Namjoon because the other members aren't excited about being back here.

Well, it is summer...

Why would Namjoon want to come back here? He of all people would know Jimin would want to spend alone time with Lilly.

If it's not Namjoon, then it's Yoongi who convinced everyone. But why does Yoongi want to return to Australia?

They move into a private room, waiting for their manager to lead them out to a hired van.

"Jimin!" Jimin gasps as someone jumps into his arms, winding him. He looks down at the flowing chocolate hair that is suffocating him and immediately recognises her. Lilly.

"Lilly, call me baby," Jimin whispers, "Let's go, quickly, before anyone notices us here," Jimin giggles as they rush out to the van. The warmth of the summer air startles him a little, but his focus is entirely on her.

They quietly get in, not attracting any attention as they don't have any official schedule here. The other members climb into the van behind them, greeting Lilly comfortably. Yoongi's eyes linger for an uncomfortable amount of time before he moves down to the back of the van. Jimin frowns, unsure what to make of his strange behaviour.

"Let's go" The manager mumbles as he starts the car. Jimin pushes aside his jealous thoughts and grasps Lilly's hand. Lilly blushes, peeping up at him through her lashes.

"What?" she mumbles, flexing her fingers slightly as he gets a better grip on her.

"I've missed you, I deserve this," He beams.

"How was the tour?" Lilly asks, her eyes lighting up with genuine curiosity. It infects him, encouraging him to tell her everything they did in America and Europe. The only voices in the van are Jimin's and Lilly's as he recounts the entire trip. They move further away from the airport, the other members smirking and chuckling at Jimin's behaviour.

Eventually, they reach Lilly's house. Jimin sighs sadly at the house outside the van, even though he will see her later.

He jumps out of the car and leads her to the front door, dawdling as much as he can.

"Well, this is me," Lilly blushes. Jimin begins fiddling with her finger, pouting slightly.

"Can't you just stay with me?" Jimin asks.

Suddenly, they both blush and begin stuttering.

"I mean..."

"Why would you..."

"You know what I meant..."

"I'll see you later tonight?" Jimin grins awkwardly, changing the subject. Lilly grins as she nods. As she turns to enter her house, Jimin tightens his grip on her hand. Lilly looks down at his hand, then back up at him.

"What's wrong?"

Oh, what the hell.

"Why don't you come back to Korea with me now?" Jimin mumbles. Lilly sighs, smirking slightly.

"I knew you'd ask again. Be patient, bub,"

Butterflies explode from his heart, taking flight into his lower abdomen, and increasing his heart rate.

He nods, the ecstasy of her calling him lovingly to his face overwhelming any and all thoughts.

It's much better than any of the texts.

He grins and lets her go; a love-drunk smile stuck to his face. He never wanted to admit it. No, he never planned to admit this so soon. But he knows, right now, in his heart.

I love this girl.