Author's Note:
Hola peeps! Hope you like this part

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Why the hell was Hobi like that? The thought was not leaving my mind ever since he left the shop. Will he stop talking to me now? Did something wrong happen to him? Is he angry at me? But I should be the one angry at him, isn't it? Ajhumaa told me that it was because he was stressed. But didn't he tell everything was fine? 

He yelled at me in front of Seo Joon and also disregarded his presence. But Hobi isn't usually like that. Even then, I have the right to be mad at him, to the least. I sighed and walked to the counter of the shop.

I changed the position of my favorite mug to the front table. It's another gift given by my love.

"Ajhumma, why are you so early?", I asked her and she smiled.

"Just like that. No special reason", she answered and I nodded, continuing to adore the cute pink mug with hearts. Seo Joon came out of the room and smiled at me. I hugged him and he kissed my hair.

"Don't overwork yourself", I pecked his cheeks and upon seeing him, ajhumma bowed in our direction. Seo Joon bowed back and then, walked out of the shop. I pray to God for him to get a job and everything will be good.

"Nari ah, why don't you go for a health checkup?", Ajhumma asked out of nowhere and I looked at her in bewilderment. Why do I need a health checkup all of a sudden?

"I am fit and fine, ajhumma. If I am not feeling well, I will go to the doctor without another thought", I told her and she just gave out a smile, which didn't at all look satisfactory. I remember the time when she used to tell me I was ill when I was perfectly fine.

The door opened and I looked at a smiling Hobi and his friend, Namjoon. I just continued doing my works completely ignoring them

"If you are angry with him, I don't mind. What did I even do?", the dimpled smile guy asked and I smiled. He is correct though. I grinned sheepishly and blurted a sorry to which he petted my head. I love such warm gestures.

"Nari ah, I am so sorry. I was just out of mind back then. You know right, we are getting accustomed to the new schedules and I guess it aided my frustration", he spoke, scratching his neck and Namjoon nodded looking at him.

"Even then, you just can't shout at me like that", I crossed my arms and scowled at him. He pouted and showed an apologetic face and I had to melt now. Hobi is the expert in making cute expressions and nobody could stay angry at his sunshine smiling face.

"Okay, okay now. Stop that. I forgive you", I smiled and he immediately hugged me. Namjoon chuckled at that and we pulled out. Happy rushed to us and Namjoon lifted him. I guess Namjoon likes dogs too.

"Why don't you guys just hang out together while I help ajhumma with the shop?". Namjoon offered and I looked at Hobi. Hobi's face beamed with his words and I agreed. And then a sudden crackling sound made us look at the floor. Namjoon covered his mouth and his eyes were open wide agape.

"Oh My God! I didn't really intend to do this.  I just rested my elbow on this slab and I don't really know from where this mug came from", he spoke and I just smiled. Deep down, it hurts to see my favorite thing broken down. It was Seo Joon's gift after all.

"Namjoon", Hobi sighed and I placed my hand on his shoulder. I know Namjoon is a bit clumsy person and he didn't do it intentionally. It would be really stupid if I blame him for the loss of my favorite mug. And it's my mistake too, I shouldn't have left it at the end of the slab.

"No, no, it's okay. He didn't expect that. And it was my fault too. I shouldn't have placed the mug at the corner", I spoke with an assuring smile and Namjoon still looked guilty. Happy was barking and we pulled him to another side so that he wouldn't step on the shattered pieces.

Ajhumma and Namjoon helped in clearing the mess while I excused myself to get ready. Hobi promised to treat me chicken feet and I can't deny that offer. Street food always draws me like a magnet.

 I wore a simple yellow T-shirt and khaki pants and walked out. They have already cleaned the mess.

"Just don't break another thing", I spoke looking at Namjoon who scratched his neck, grinning sheepishly.

"I promise I won't", he spoke in a firm tone and I smiled, placing my hand on his.

"Hey! I was just joking. I am not serious about what happened a few minutes ago. I know it's a mistake. So, don't feel guilty now. Just enjoy the flowers and customers, and ajhumma will help you too. By the way, I want to thank you for your help", I spoke and he pressed his hand on mine.

"Thanks for that and I didn't even complete the job. Also, I would be glad if we don't have such formalities. You are close to Hobi hyung, so you are close to me and the whole bangtan as well", I was touched by his words and he petted my head. Another member of his group also does that, Jin perhaps. I love that gesture though.

"Okay now, we will be going. Just don't create any mess. Ajhumma is not used to your clumsiness", Hobi spoke and I chuckled at that. Namjoon whined and Hobi laughed at that. I spoke to ajhumma and she told us not to worry about anything. 

"So, where shall we go now?", he asked as he let out his hand for me to hold. We are friends, I know. Can't friends hold their hands?

"Didn't you say you would treat me street food? Are you backing off now? We didn't even walk two meters, I will go back right away", I turned to the other direction and he pulled me back. I pouted and he chuckled. Did I look funny?

"Nari, it's morning now. Let's do that during lunchtime, okay? For now, let's go to the arcade", he spoke and I agreed to his words. It's been so long that I have gone to an arcade. I am not an expert in games, yet I like to play.

"Our Taehyung loves spending his free evening in the arcade. I wish he finds some other interest too", he mouthed out of nowhere. That Taehyung guy looks cute.

"If he gets a girl, I am sure he would only be back of her", I stated as a matter of fact and he chuckled. Did I say something wrong?

"He is still young. I don't think he will be so in love with a girl at this age. He needs to grow, a bit more", he spoke and I shook my head in negation. Love doesn't need age at all. We don't know what time a spark builds in us that could cause a huge explosion to our heart. That's when the love blooms.

"I know Jimin has a girlfriend. He is young too but isn't he so whipped for his girl. Love doesn't need age or time. Some can fall in love at the first sight, some can take days, some months and some can even take years. It depends on the time the spark ignites. Trust me, if Taehyung falls in love with someone, he would cherish her lifelong", I spoke and he looked at me, silently. 

"I don't know where you get those words. I don't even have a statement to contradict them. They feel so real as if they are proved", he looked truly amazed at my words and I just grinned. Falling in love is not the toughest part at all, keeping it up for long has the greater part of the difficulty.

"I wonder too. Perhaps, being in love makes me talk like that", I voiced out and his expression changed. I was about to ask him why but we have already reached the arcade.

"I will play this one", I pointed at Pac Man and he agreed. We played it until we felt bored and then moved to another game. There were mostly kids, today being a Saturday. 

"Hobi, I want that doll", I pointed at the crawl-machine and we walked towards the machine. He insisted that he would pay and tried to get the toy. 

"Can I get a bunny?", I asked looking at the cute little plushie and he shook his head.

"Jungkook will take it from you if he comes to your shop next time. And not that lion too, Taehyung loves the lion toys. Can I get the horse over there?", he asked and I looked at the white mare toy. It's cute too. I will attach something to make it look like a unicorn if we win that.

"I want that", I told him and he struggled. I was cheering for him and some kids joined me too. After nearly three rounds of play, he finally succeeded it. I asked him to leave in between but he was determined to get that.

"I love it. Thank you Hobi", I cooed while petting the toy. It's so soft. We then walked to the restaurant since we're tired. Holding Hobi's hands gives me a protective feeling which I am missing from Seo Joon in the last few days. I am not blaming him though. He has lots of works to do and can't concentrate on me. But why am I feeling that for Hobi?

"We will have street food in the evening. Let's enjoy this meal now", he spoke and I nodded, looking at the pork belly feet. Anything delicious would satisfy my stomach. We ate happily and shared the bill into half after an argument of ten minutes in front of the waiter.

We walked across the stream and even shopped the requirements needed for Happy. We got him yellow clothes since Hobi wanted to give him a radiating look and I can't argue since I have a negative infinity idea in fashion.  

Hobi called Namjoon if everything was okay and Namjoon informed that Jimin also came to help him. We didn't mean to hang out for this long but I am happy that we did. It feels so good and refreshing. 

It became evening and as promised, he bought my favorite street food. I got myself odeng and spicy ttetbeokki while he ordered the less spicy one. I ate like a giantess today and I am sure my tummy would be pleading to spare her. I am sorry, stomachnim. I want to eat today.

We joked, spoke about random topics, did window shopping, and in crowded areas, he put on his mask. He talked about his agency's norms and also their songs. I decided to listen to them when I reach home since their whole hard work is put in them.

The day was over and we are walking back to the shop. All this time, the thing which is haunting me is why am I feeling different around him. Why does his touch feel more real than Seo Joon's? Why does his smile make me feel more relaxed than his? Why am I even comparing?

"What happened Nari ah? Are you okay?", he asked looking at my disturbed face and I shook my head in negation.

"I am just wondering why am I feeling like this?", I expressed since I am curious to know the answer.

"Like what?", he questioned in confusion.

"Something different, something so ....", I don't know what to say.

"Something so real?", he asked, looking into my eyes and I felt astonished at how he spoke that word. Does he know what I am feeling?

"How? I mean how do you know?", I asked and he turned to me, holding my hands and looking at the ground. Taking a breath, he looked into my eyes.

"Because Seo Joon isn't real"

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Cutie Hobi making heart symbol with food