Taehyung was waiting patiently in the dining room for Jisoo.

 

He looked around the house as he sat down.

 

Her place looks very femminine.. it’s cozy.. it makes him feel at home for some reason..

 

Jisoo put a cup of hot tea on the table startling him.

 

“This is your tea..” she said as she folded her arms. 

 

Taehyung lowered his gaze.

 

“Thank you.. for the tea..” he said glancing at her quickly.

 

Jisoo’s brows were knit together as she looked at him.

What did he do wrong? Why is she looking like this to him?

All he wants is this tea.. that’s right.. just the TEA..

 

Then he saw RM coming out of the bathroom.

 

“I used the same towel as the last time.. is that okay?” he said to Jisoo who nodded her head.

 

Taehyung’s brows thinned.

 

Same towel? Like the last time? Did he hear it right? So.. RM hyung came here already?

 

“I’ll leave it there so you can use it to wipe your hands the next time you come oppa..” said Jisoo as she went towards the living room leaving Taehyung alone.

 

Taehyung sighed.

Jisoo just left him.. how could she leave her guest?

And what’s with that next time? Is she going to invite him again?

This is making him speechless!

 

Jisoo sat across RM.

 

“These are the documents you asked me about.. they were delivered this afternoon so I thought I should bring them to you right away..”

 

Jisoo smiled.

 

“Thank you.. I really need these as soon as possible.. mom and dad would be happy..” she answered as she held the papers tight.

 

“I’m glad to be able to help you too..” said RM as he glanced at Taehyung and found him looking towards them.

 

He changed seat beside Jisoo blocking his vision of her.

 

Taehyung spilled some of the tea on his shirt, surprised by what his hyung did.

 

Why did RM hyung have to sit beside her all of a sudden? What’s wrong with him?

 

Then he heard the two of them laughing..

Jisoo was giggling as she covered her face with her hands..

When did she learn to laugh like that? She was laughing loudly with him before but she has become a shy woman right now!

 

He finished the tea and went to the living room as well.

He sat across them.

 

“I think we should leave now hyung..” he said pointing at the clock behind him. “It’s late now.. Jisoo has to rest..”

 

Jisoo raised her brows.

Well.. she is a little tired to be honest.. but she was able to take a nap on their way home so she doesn’t really mind it..

 

“We should go home.. that’s right..” said RM smiling. “I’ll just call you again tomorrow morning..”

 

Jisoo nodded her head.

She has a lot to ask RM about some other things..

 

“Then.. how about lunch tomorrow oppa?”

 

RM agreed immediately.

 

Taehyung let out a sigh. Is he invisible here or what?

Or maybe they are only pretending not to see him..

 

Jisoo went to see them out of the door.

 

“Thank you oppa..” she said waving her hand at RM then she turned to face Taehyung. “Thanks again.. Professor Kim..”

 

She bowed her head to him and then she closed the door shut.

 

As soon as she came back inside her house, she heaved a long sigh.

 

What was Professor Kim thinking? Why did he act like that? A cup of tea? Why would he want a cup of tea at this time?

 

She doesn’t know what’s wrong with him but she hopes it doesn’t create any misunderstanding with Mina.

 

She was going to her room to change clothes when she received a call from Lisa.

 

“Jisoo!” Lisa called her name loudly. “How are you doing? I haven’t seen you the whole week because I’ve been busy at work..”

 

Jisoo smiled as she sat on her bed.

 

“That’s right.. I missed hanging out with you.. when shall we see each other?”

 

“It’s actually my birthday this Thursday but because of work I cannot celebrate it.. I was planning to hold a party on a cruise ship this Saturday night.. will you come?”

 

Jisoo’s mouth fell open.

A party on a cruise ship? Lisa really knows how to spend money!

 

“Of course I will!” she said agreeing immediately.

 

Lisa’s laugh could be heard.

 

“Then.. I’ll send you the location one of these days..” she said before hanging up.

 

Jisoo was smiling as she imagined how beautiful the party would be..

 

Then she remembered Taehyung and Mina..

 

They will come as well, won’t they?

 

She shouldn’t really be worried about Taehyung because he seems to be fine with her but Mina.. she will not pick another fight with her, right?

 

She sighed just thinking how stressful it will be..

 

 

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“I’m going now hyung..” said Taehyung as he scratched the back of his head. “I’ll see you on Lisa’s birthday-..”

 

“Stop confusing her..” said RM in a serious tone. 

 

Taehyung clenched his hands on his sides.

He didn’t want to talk about any of this tonight..

 

“I didn’t do anything to confuse her..” he replied as he looked at him in his eye. “Jisoo and I met by chance at my parents’ grave this afternoon-..”

 

“You know I didn’t mean your encounter today as confusing her..”said RM as he sighed a little. “I told you already.. that I was interested in her..”

 

Taehyung didn’t answer.

 

“You are pursuing Mina right now.. yet you’re clinging onto your ex..” RM continued.

 

Taehyung’s eyes thinned.

 

“I didn’t say anything wrong Taehyung..” said RM taking a step towards him. “Jisoo is your ex.. you two broke up already five years ago.. and she has long moved on with you..”

 

Taehyung took a deep breath before turning his back against him.

 

“I’ll meet you on Saturday hyung.. be careful on your way home..” he said as he went to his car.

 

RM heaved another sigh.

 

He thought he was already over her but it doesn’t seem like the case..

 

 

 

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Days passed and Jisoo was still busy with her shop.

She has decided to hire a part timer that can help her on Friday night and the whole Saturday.

She thought there would be students in need of money who would like to try on the job even if it’s only two days a week.

 

She was mopping the floor that typical evening after serving her last customers..

She wiped the sweat on her forehead.

Even though it’s become cold she is always sweating inside her shop..

She has to run back and forth to the kitchen and then she has to attend to the customers.

Well.. at least she gets to move around a lot.. is that considered an excercise?

 

She was waiting for the floor to get dry when she noticed a car parked outside her store.

Is it a customer? But she has already closed though..

She looked carefully once more and recognized the car.

 

Isn’t it Taehyung’s car? Did he come to buy something? 

Or maybe he wants another tea?

 

She let out a chuckle as she remembered how weird he was the other night..

 

She was going to go out and greet him but the car suddenly went away.

 

That’s strange.. why would he leave like that in a hurry?

 

Was it really Taehyung? Why would he go away if he came all the way here after his classes?

 

Maybe she was mistaken.. it must have only been a similar car..

 

 

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The day of Lisa’s birthday celebration finally came..

 

Jungkook’s mouth fell open as soon as he saw the cruise ship.

 

Are they touring the whole world with that? Why is it so big when they will only spend one night there?

 

Lisa is really incredible.. she really knows how to flex her riches..

 

“What are you doing?” asked Lisa as she hit his back with her hand. “Were you waiting for me? That’s good.. I have no partner anyway..”

 

Jungkook sighed.

Did she have to hit him? Why is she always acting like a gangster?

 

He turned to her with a long face and was surprised to see her.

 

Lisa was wearing a white gown..

It isn’t even the first time he has seen her wear a white gown but why does she look different today?

 

And she even cut her hair short.. she looks sophisticated for some reason..

 

He touched her cheek with a hand but he froze right away.

 

Was her cheek always this soft? And why are her eyes look so big and beautiful tonight?

 

“What are you doing?” asked Lisa irritated as she walked past him. “You aren’t even helping me.. stay out of my way..”

 

Jungkook cleared his throat.

What just happened to him? Why does he feel so out of breath?

He’s usually like this when he sees a pretty woman but.. it was Lisa! His friend!

 

He doesn’t see her as a woman, does he?

 

He shook his head as he followed after her.

 

The venue was huge.. no.. it was gigantic.. 

 

He smiled as he saw RM and Taehyung there already.

 

“Hyung!” he ran towards them. “I’m glad you’re here already..”

 

“Oppa! You came already?” Lisa was smiling wide as she greeted them. 

 

Then she saw an unwelcomed presence behind them.

 

Mina.

 

What is she doing here? She clearly told Taehyung not to bring her!

Oh.. she must have used her father’s invitation again!

Should she just fire her father so she won’t see this annoying woman again?

She was able to send Tzuyu away because she transferred her father to the furthest branch.. she should do the same to Mina’s as well..

 

Her smile disappeared as she greeted her.

 

“You also came.. I see..” she said before rolling her eyes and turning to RM.

 

“Where is Jisoo? I thought you’d come with her..”

 

RM scratched his temple.

 

“I was supposed to come with her but she said she had to finish something at her shop first so I came by myself..” he replied.

 

Lisa sighed.

 

They are supposed to leave the por