I still remember. Do You? ꒰ა yoonmi... - Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Jimin walked upstairs with light footsteps, a sheepish grin settled on his face. He already have an idea what the other male would be busy doing. He can actually smell it in the air.
His eyes turns soft on seeing the broad figure, the grin now turning into a full blown smile.
" So immersed in your first love that you didn't even notice your best friend standing behind you !"
His sharp remark made the other person halt his activity.
The broad back that was facing him before started turning around until he was finally face to face with him.
On the handsome face of the person standing in front of Jimin was an equal wide grin. His curly hairs bouncing along the soft winds that came through the open windows.
Slowly, dropping down the content that he previously held in his hands, the person tried to remove the apron from his waist in a hurry. Setting it aside on an already overcrowded table, to finally jump into his best friend's arms.
" Jiminieee! "
The great amount of force that he jumped upon Jimin with, made the omega stumble back to maintain his balance. He hugged his best friend so tightly in his arms as if he's meeting him for the first time in years.
Jimin tried to squirt a little from the strong hold so, he could at least breathe. But Taehyung didn't even let him slip a bit away.
" We just met two weeks ago, but you're acting like you're seeing me after years." Jimin says, finally being successful in freeing himself from Taehyung's strong hold. His body now hurts from the alpha's tight grip.
They were together 2 weeks ago, in Jimin's US apartment where Taehyung helped him pack his luggage. But apparently Taehyung still missed him alot in those two weeks.
" Well technically I'm seeing you in Seoul after years so."
Taehyung said anything now to reason with himself, folding his arms around his chest to look intimidating.
" Okay okay. " Jimin says hurriedly, not wanting to get the alpha in a bitter mood after just coming here.
Jimin takes a seat on the fluffy couch, which is the only tidy place in the whole room. Rest of the area is filled with canvas, paint bottles some empty some filled, ragged clothes, newspaper stained in paints and many paint brushes scattered over the tiled floor.
Jimin's eyes look around the whole room with a shining light in them. This place used to be their hideout, where he and Taehyung usually came to bunk school.
But at that moment, the place was nearly empty, it only had a blanket and some pillows that Taehyung kept there just in case if he wants to sleep.
The place changed alot but it still had the relaxing vibe that it used to have before. While eyeing the whole place Jimin's eyes settled on a freshly painted canvas. It wasn't finished yet only a pair of eyes were there, but Jimin have a hunch who the inspiration might be.
" Your mask guy? "
Jimin asks, eyes fixed on the canvas. It wasn't a black and white sketch like the alpha usually did, but rather an abstract one where it seemed like there resided a whole galaxy inside those eyes.
Taehyung nods at that, letting out a sigh as he looked at his canvas too. He looked into those eyes as if making eye contact with them, his brain was quick to show him the flashback that had his heart feeling unsettled for days.
" I should have asked for his SNS or something. Now I don't even know if I'll ever see him again on not. "
The alpha sighs, he remembers those mystical eyes that had a chokehold on him from the moment he looked into them.
And heavenly scent that flooded all his senses. He remembers all that clearly, like he met the person yesterday, but actually it's been weeks. And now he has lost all the hopes to see him again.
" Don't say that, I've a feeling that you might meet him soon. "
Jimin tries to cheer his friend, even though both of them knows it's impossible at this point.
What are the odds of meeting your airport crush again?
" Well since you have impressed me with your words, how about I treat you to a meal today ?"
Taehyung says with raised eyebrow, trying to hound his friend into accepting his offer.
" Hmm, I think I'll pass."
The omega crosses his legs, refusing to give in so easily, he likes to play hard to get.
Taehyung smirks at that, oh how his best friend hasn't changed even a bit.
" Even if it's the tteokbokki near the Han river? "
The alpha's eyes are already glistening with success, he knows he just made an irresistible offer that Jimin can never say no to.
Just by hearing about the place, Jimin can already taste the savoury feeling on his tongue. After all it used to be his and Taehyung's special place which they used to visit frequently together.
They were regular customers there and the ahjumma always gave them more than they ordered because she adorned them so much.
" I already feel hungry just thinking about it. "
Both the best friends erupt into a smile while reminiscing about the place.
" That's why I made the offer."
" So, what did you do after arriving here? " Taehyung turns to look at Jimin, his left hand curled into a fist to support his chin.
" Buried myself in my room. "
Jimin says as a matter of fact. He only got out of his room to get to the dinning hall, except that he didn't leave his room at all. The cafe is the first place he visited after getting back.
" So, nothing new. " Taehyung sips on his grapefruit green tea that was served to him some minutes ago. He sees jimin sipping happily on his red eye and made a bitter face at him, he doesn't like coffee a bit even though he's the owner of a coffee shop.
" Well I finally decided to go out today." Jimin replies, trying to defend himself.
" Oh, so my cafe was the first one on your list ? I'm feeling elevated."
Taehyung is now looking at Jimin with his eyes fully focused on the omega. Making Jimin a bit nervous.
Although it's very common between them to act all flirty and all it still make Jimin's heart race because Taehyung's alpha pheromones are so strong.
" I only came here because I wanted a nice coffee to start my day."
Jimin put the empty cup back on the ebony table.
" Whatever makes you happy."
" So, where do you plan to go now? Is there someone you wanna meet? "
Taehyung says with a smug look on his face.
" TAE! "
Jimin shouted at him, making Taehyung almost spit out all his green tea because of Jimin's sudden outburst.
" I didn't say anyone's name."
Jimin rolls his eyes at his best friend. He knows Taehyung is acting all innocent now to get away from his wrath.
But what the latter said is also true. He didn't say anyone's name but Jimin's mind already assumed it to be 'him'. The person that he wouldn't like to see in this life at least, he's better off without him.
" I remember I have something important to do, I'll see you at night then."
Jimin abruptly stands up from his comfortable seat, already turning around to leave before he even spoke the whole sentence.
" Yah!"
Taehyung shouted behind the omega but to no avail. Jimin is already waving him bye while he rushed downstairs.
" Brat."
Taehyung laughs, sighing as he cracked his stiff neck a few times before going back towards his half filled canvases.
Jimin drove off from there without a particular place in his head. He just drove to whatever place his brain could remember. But he shouldn't have let his brain take control his body. Cause now he's in front of one such place that used to hold some of the best memories of his life.
Well, it 'used to' not anymore though, he doesn't consider them good memories anymore...
Jimin was ready to make a u turn from there, but his heart wanted to just visit the place one more time. Just one last time,he bargained. What harm could it cause to him?
Jimin tries to reason with his heart, finally getting out of his car. He gave his body a nice little stretch to relax the stiffnesa. The cool ocean breeze welcomed him back.
" It's still the same. "
He whispers to himself. Even though it was sunday the beach was almost empty if not for one or two couples. Because of how secretive this place is, not many people know about it. Hence it's a perfect spot if you want to spend some alone time away from the city noises.
And this place, it actually used to be a secret meeting place for them too...
Jimin quickly shook his head, he shouldn't let his thoughts get anymore far away from there.
Now, that he was finally here he decided to take a stroll along the beach.
If he was the same Jimin from few years before, he would have taken his shoes off and run towards the water and soak himself completely.
The omega closed his eyes, trying to focus on the waves sound so it would calm him down and stop his thoughts from wandering so much. And it actually worked, if not for the oh. so. familiar woody scent that made him shoot his eyes open.
His feet froze in their way, refusing to move forward or turn around to run away. His eyes remained glued on the hazy figure that slowly walked into his direction. His stomach feeling weird at just the thought of his imagination being true.
Jimin wanted to run away, wanted to book the next flight back to the US and never come back here again. Maybe he should have stayed there for the best.
" Jimin ah?"
Jimin felt like he was shot in the heart as he heard the deep voice laced with happiness, confusion, gloominess along with many other emotions.
" Min Yoongi."
Jimin breathed out, his words simple and stern not carrying much emotions opposite to the words spoken by the person in front of him. But his facial expressions and dewy eyes said otherwise.