Next day evening you hummed  a soft tune as you stirred the Kimchi stew that you were preparing for Jimin. You wanted to thank him for all the things he had been doing the past few days, specially that night for worrying about your safety. So you figured you should worry about his health in return. Since he had no time for home made meals. You prepared him boxes of side dishes and also dinner for today. Vinny did give you hell at the supermarket but eventually she shared some recipes and tips to make the dishes more tastier.

"Momma you look happy today." Jae who was observing you with a smile chimed getting your attention.

"Do I?" You smiled back at your sweet boy, a little surprised by the comment he just made.

"Hm." He gave a nod leaning in to rest his cute little face on his tiny hands which were on top of the table.

"Well.. how can I not be happy when I have the best son in the world." You got closer and tickled his tummy earning fits of tiny giggles which you love to hear. It always takes away your worries.

"Momma, why are you making big food." He asks expanding both his arms up in the air to indicate that its a lot of food. Jae sometimes takes time to get the right words or he would just say what he can gather in the moment. He doesn't have a speech problem but he is shy and reserved most of the times. He sure will get curious but will mind his business unless he is close to you. Vinny complains that he is too obedient and acting mature for his age. Where as Joanne praises saying he is the best kid in her class and easy to deal with. You surely are happy about how he is growing up but a part of you wants him to be playful and open up a bit. Sometimes you just blame yourself for it.

"Momma is giving half of them to a nice person who helped Momma few days back." You answered going over to the stove to turn off the heat.

"I'm a nice boy too. So I should help Momma always." he lisped slightly helping you by pushing the container towards you.

"Yes you are." You kiss the top of his head and started packing the food before attending Jae's evening routine and getting ready to work at the store.

The rest of the evening passed sooner than you expected. The skies were already dark and lights around were lit up coloring the surroundings. It was around time for Jimin to drop bye. Giddily you looked at the big bag that had six containers with different kinds of side dishes and three containers of premade meals. Next to that was the small heat bag which had his dinner you had prepared for tonight. Is this too much? Did I overdo it?  You questioned in your head for a second but you were unable to figure out and answer because the door bell chimed announcing an entrance.

Your smile widened seeing that it was Jimin, Your heart suddenly skipped a beat when he smiled warmly at you. "Hey." He greeted and you greeted back.

"How was today? Did that man show up?" He ask in a genuinely concerned voice as his eyes roamed around a little to check the surrounding before looking back at you.

"It was good and nope, that guy didn't show up. How about you?"

"That's a relief. My day was pretty tiring.. I'll be good once I get some food into my system." He says lightly joking as he relaxed.

"Today is your day then. Since you are the most visited customer the past few days, A special meal awaits you." You grin at him.

"Really? Wow.. lucky me. So what am I getting?" He ask visibly amused by the whole thing.

"Please, take a seat Sir. I will bring your special meal to the table shortly." You gesture your hand towards the tables by the window, trying to sound like a professional server. Jimin laughed a little making you press your lips together to prevent from joining in with him for a laugh. Without saying anything you just slightly pushed him in that direction. 

"Wait. Are you serious?" He chuckles realizing that you weren't kidding.

"You will see. Just go take a seat and give me a minute." You answer him with a small smirk plastered on your face. He stares at you with lips pressed for a minute and then shrugs.

"Alright. I'll give you a minute. It better be special as you say." He says a bit playfully as he moved towards the table. You quickly grabbed the lunch bag and head over to the microwave to heat the meal to serve it hot and then went over to him within a minute as promised.

Jimin's eyes widened when you set a bag in front of him. You smiled at him fluttering his heart a bit before taking out a container along with a lunch box. He gasped a little when you opened to reveal some Pork cutlets, rice, egg rolls and a side dish along with his most favorite Kimchi stew. The smell itself was so delicious that his mouth watered instantly.

"Y-You made this?" He ask in a stunned voice.

"It's my way of thanking you for last week." You gave a shy nod seeing him in awe with the food. It's been a while since he had home made food and that too all his favorites. Not going to lie, he is so deeply touched in the moment.

"You didn't have to go through the trouble of making these for it." He said feeling a little bad.

"No.. it was no trouble at all. I enjoyed making them. I'm not sure if it will taste up to the standard. But I did my best. Good thing is.. that  we have quick stomach relievers here incase of an emergency." You joked making him laugh a little.

"I hope I won't need them." He swallowed before looking at you.

"Hopefully. Well then.. I'll be at the counter tallying out the registry. Bon Appetit." You smiled taking a step back.

"I'll eat well tonight thanks to you. Let me know when you are done." He tells you as usual and you head back leaving him alone. You bit your lip curiously wondering if he will really like it or not. But you were also nervous to stand there and watch him eat something that you made.

Jimin took out the utensils from the bag and first tasted the stew. His eyes shut closed and a sweet hum escaped his lips as the flavors exploded on his taste buds. It sure was good and he was getting the homely feeling he used to get when he spent his childhood playing at Jungkook's home. Even though his mother never cared, he still got that caring from Jungkook's mom since they grew up in the same neighborhood.

Jimin took a bite of everything that you have made and it all sent him to happy land. Only if I knew you earlier.. I would have married you by now! The thought that crossed his mind stunned him for a second. He jerked his head towards the counter to look at you and you were busy counting cash. Feeling his eyes on you, you looked up at him and Jimin swallowed the food that he forgot to chew. You gave him your sweet smile with a little bit of pink tinting your cheeks.

"Is it bad? Do you need anything else?" You ask him from where you stood. Jimin quickly shook his head before answering. "Nope. Everything is perfect." He gave a thumbs up. He held your gaze locked with his a little longer than usual till you both were interrupted by the door opening. A girl on the phone walked in talking loudly as her eyes wandered around the counter products where you stood behind. After few seconds of observing, Jimin went back to indulging the warm meal as you got busy with the customer who started asking you for certain things.

After closing down the store, just like the last time Jimin insisted on walking you home for the lovely dinner you made. On the way while taking light slow steps, he shared a little bit of his childhood memories as to how he grew fond of Kimchi stew and how Jungkook's mom would give him the biggest bowl out of the two when they were young. You both laughed and giggled when Jimin shared the story of how Jungkook used to complain and go on a bunny protest. You could picture it all clearly because Jungkook is a fighter and the number of fights you have had with him is enough proof to know that.

"You gotta be kidding me." You laughed harder halting your walk while covering your mouth to avoid loud noises.

"No really. Jungkook did hide the big bowl and his mom had no choice to serve both of us in similar bowls. And his plan was to add too much salt and lime into mine so that his mom would stop making stew all the time when I visit. But his plan backfired when his mom unknowingly served Jungkook the one he spiked. You should have seen the smirk he gave me before gulping down a big spoon of his own spoilt stew, just to have him running making funny sounds and gagging noises while cursing." Jimin laughed at the memory and wiped the corner of his eye to remove the tear that pricked.

"Oh my god. How old were you guys? He sounds like a mischievous brat." You straightened up toning down the giggle.

"I think he was around ten. Oh trust me.. that guy was.. No, actually he IS a brat. But a very good one." He vouched and you couldn't agree more. You too shared some of the funny scenes you had with Jungkook as well over the past two years. You kept thanking your best friend through the conversation because if it isn't for her, one of you might have been in jail by now for attempted murder or probably in an asylum. 

Once you reached your home, you both were all giggly and happy. You took a deep breath and turned to the sweetest man next to you. "I guess it's time to say good night now." He shoved his hand inside one of the pockets. You gave a nod with a hum and finally handed him the bag you had been clutching all along. Jimin looked up at you with a confused expression. "What's this?"

"Since you care about my safety so much. I care about your health. I made some meals along with some side dishes so that you could have a proper meal at home. You are covered for four to five days." Jimin looked up at you with glistening eyes that were unreadable. You weren't sure if you were seeing right because of the bad street lights, but you have a feeling that he was touched by your gesture.

"Thanks Y/n. I will eat them well. But you shouldn't have. You already gave me a nice meal." He spoke in a gentler voice.

"This is nothing, seriously. I wish I could give you something better.. But this is all I can do for you." You smiled and Jimin could have sworn he felt a tug in his heart once again.

"This is more than enough Y/n. This is perfect.. I'm finally getting to eat proper home food meals for the next couple of days thanks to you." His smile broadened.

"Well.. I'll see you tomorrow then."

"Yeah, See you tomorrow. Good night Y/n. And thanks once again." Jimin says in a cheerful voice raising the bag happily in his hand.

"Alright. Good night Jimin. Sweet dreams." You chuckled softly.

"Sweet dreams, Y/n." His voice came out softly like a whisper and he waited for you to climb up the stairs before he could get going.

Jimin couldn't stop smiling as he started walking back to his apartment. He kept looking back every few steps till he reached the end of the road. He turned to look on your direction one more time, and just like the last time, you were there waving from the roof top which fluttered his heart. Waving back happily feeling like a teenage boy, he skidded a little and quickly composed himself as he got to the entrance. He didn't want the security to think that a crazy guy is residing here.

As he got to his apartment, the first thing he did was to open the bag you gave. His eyes grew seeing many containers inside the bag. Taking one by one out he couldn't help but smile more as there were sticky notes stuck to each one of them such as 'Don't keep this for too long. Max 2 days.'   'Heat this and let it cool before eating.'   'Don't refrigerate this.'   and what got him smiling harder was 'Bon appetite :) incase you get a stomach ache come to the store I'll give you free medicine.'

"She is crazy sweet." Jimin mumbled shaking his head as he put away the food carefully before heading to bed feeling happy and light in his heart.  

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Jimin was smiling like an idiot leaning back on the chair as he was remembering the moments he spent with you the last few days. It became a regular thing that he had dinners at the store and then walk you home. You kept complaining but still he did it anyways. He wanted to make sure you were safe and also thanks to you, he has been eating well the past couple of days. 

"Jimin."  

Jimin got startled as he heard his name and felt a hand on his arm which was resting on thetable. He looked up to see Kiya standing there with a file in her hand.

"What were you even thinking about that you even failed to notice me coming inside the meeting room." She stated in a bit coy tone. 

"Oh sorry, I was just.. Well thinking about something important." He replies vaguely turning to her fully. 

"I see. Must be very important and amusing since it got you smiley for days whenever you are lost in thoughts." She smirks as she coyly puts her body in front, exposing her bit tight outfit for him to see. 

"Anyways, why are you here? Anything urgent?" Jimin dismissed her statement and turned to the work mode with a small smile on his lips.

"Are you done with a conference call?" She asked to confirm and then continued when Jimin gives a nod.

"I just needed to get your signature. I did all the changes in the new proposal. Once it gets approved, we can go visit the sites. I have a feeling that we will get this project. It's so much more better than Yuhan's team." Kiya leaned forward placing the file in front of Jimin. Her smile broadened seeing Jimin's eyes traveling to her little bit exposed chest but Jimin quickly looked away clearing his throat. 

So cute. You are still the same ChimChim. Still gets flustered over things like this. Kiya thought to herself remembering how red Jimin used to get when she used to wear much revealing clothes back in the days and tease him all day. But back in the days he didn't care about it for one bit. He would just try his best not to pay attention and ignore her completely. That's what made her want him more. She wondered if he would still be the same and he wouldn't care about her at all.. or if he changed and now looks at her differently. Her smile secretly turned into something wicked as an idea crossed her mind. She decided to test him and continue till he breaks sooner or later. After all she did change herself in ways that he liked over the past two years. 

"We'll have to see about that. We still got more than a month or two for the announcement. Just focus on the new details and alter accordingly. We need to have the best materials with advance tech. So assign someone to keep up with the trends." Jimin talked all business and she did pay attention to them while taking a moment here and there to observe him. He looked bigger, more defined and more handsome now. He may be all matured and damn too nice now, but he was once a guy who used to break so many hearts just by walking down the halls.  

"I'll have Brian working on it. And personally keep tabs on the rest." She answered in a preserved tone. Jimin gave a nod and handed the signed file to Kiya. Her red tinted lips curved up as her eyes lingered on him. It's been a while that he saw this look on her but still pretended not to notice it. 

"Is there anything else?" He asked in a polite manner.

"Want to go out for lunch with us? Seungmi said there is a new dish at our regular spot. You might like it." Kiya asked hopefully. 

"Ah.. I would love to but some other day. I have to get back to my desk as I got some files to look over. Besides I already brought lunch from home." Jimin smiled having his eyes fixed on her.

"Alright then. I'll get back to work." She says and once Jimin gives a nod she turns to take few steps forward, but clumsily drops a file from her hand getting Jimin's attention. Apologizing she bent down flashing her full bare long legs and her bum which got almost exposed as her short tight skirt rode up. Jimin's eyes widened and his ears turned red seeing his friend/colleague in front of him like this. Clearing his throat, he quickly looked away feeling uncomfortable. He fixed his gaze on his laptop and pretended to go through it to avoid looking at her. 

Once she was out of the sight Jimin let out a sigh. Is she crazy? Why is she even wearing such clothes to work? Part of him wanted to tell her as a friend that she should be more thoughtful about her actions when wearing such clothes. And another part of him was telling him to mind his own business like in the past. 

Time went by fast and it was soon time to get off of work. Excited to get back to the apartment, Jimin grabbed his stuff and looked up at almost empty seats. There were only few who were staying back from his team. As he proceeded to leave, he saw two guys looking in Kiya's direction and saying something to each other. He didn't know what they were talking about but still it kind of concerned him and made him wonder if she acted carelessly around others as well. Not wanting her to be uncomfortable in the future, Jimin went over to her. He thought it was right to tell her and after all she is a friend.

"Kiya." He placed a hand on her shoulder making her look up side ways. Her smile widened seeing Jimin. "Yes?" She asked staring at the beautiful man.

Internally letting out a breath, he leaned forward so that only she could here what he was about to tell her and no one else hears it for her sake. "Ok.. I know this might sound wrong and I should mind my business. But I can't turn a blind eye because it's you and you work under me." He paused a bit as he was not comfortable telling her something like this. "Kiya, I think you should be more mindful when picking up things and moving around when you wear these types of clothes. I'm not asking you not to wear what you like. I'm just telling you that there are people around and they will be watching. So be careful." 

Kiya secretly smirked thinking that her little tease plan worked. Not only Jimin got flustered but it worried him too. She was a bit happy on the inside that things have changed and he cared. Does this mean he is starting to get interested in me? she couldn't help but wonder.

"Did you understand? Did I make you uncomfortable?" Jimin's voice snapped her out of her thoughts.

"No. not at all. Thanks for caring Jimin. I'll be more careful." She replies. 

Jimin gives a small smile and then didn't waste anymore time as he hurried back home. Once freshened up and changed into something comfortable yet nice, he stepped out of the room humming. He looked at the watch and it was almost seven thirty. It was too early to head down. He tsked pacing the living room contemplating in his head whether he should go or not. He don't mind spending time with you but it's your work place and he didn't want to disturb you for too long. According to you the best time is the last two hours of the day. As he was finding a way to kill time, Jungkook and Taehyung group called him as if they were reading his mind. 

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The vibrating of your phone caught your immediate attention as you were going through some bills. Your eyes grew worried when you saw that it was a call from Sana. She is Jae's babysitter who is still in college and she hardly calls while at the job.

"Hello.. Sana?" You answered quickly.

"Hey.. Sorry for bothering you but Jae wanted to talk to you. He is refusing to sleep today." She informs you.

"That's fine Sana. Let me talk to him." You say and waited for your little boy to speak.

"Momma.. Are you busy?" He ask in his cute tiny voice.

"Not really honey. What is it? Why are you refusing to sleep today?" You ask him in a soft tone because it's impossible to be tough with this duckling.

"I'm not sleepy and I have something to show you. C-can I watch that snow ball cartoon fo-len?" He lisped here and there being cute. You could literally picture him clutching on to the phone with both hands and his big eyes looking around as he spoke.  

"Ok hun. You can watch frozen. Be a good boy till I get home ok. I love you." You give him permission because he is so adorable and happy when he watches that movie. He is so in love with Olaf in it. And he is the sole reason Jae watches that cartoon again and again. 

"Ok Momma." He squealed happily making you smile. "I love you too Momma."

"Ok. Now give the phone to Sana. I'll come home soon ok." You say and he hums before giving the phone back to the babysitter. After you instructed her on what to do, you hung up and went back to what you were doing. After couple of minutes the door bell chimed and a smile tugged your lips even before looking up because you had a feeling that it was Jimin.

When you looked up, you were right but what you didn't expect was for him to look like what he is looking right now. Sure you have seen him in sweats, partywear, office wear, and what he is wearing now isn't anything fancy. Just black slacks and a beige brown sweater with long sleeves pushed up revealing his toned hands. But he looked extra handsome today.. or charming maybe.. You just don't have words to describe him properly. As usual he had one hand in his pocket as he walked towards you. Your heart tugged and the way he smiled at you made you feel flips on the inside. Is Jimin growing on me?

"Hey" He greeted and you greeted back. 

"So what are you planning to have today?" You ask hoping he was craving the same thing as last night. He wanted to have a bento box but they got sold out, but you saved one for him today.

"Hmm.. I haven't decided yet. Have to look around." He says with already wandering eyes. Your excitement died at his reply but you still maintained a straight face.

"Oh. Well.. why don't you go ahead and see." You tell him before he turns back at you.

"I hope a bento box is left today. Wanting one badly since yesterday." He says making your smile wide.

"You may not find one there. But if you really want one.. maybe I could do something about it."

"Oh yeah. How are you going to do that? Magic?" He asked getting amused.

"Hmm.. Maybe or maybe not.. could be time travel or just making things appear out of thin air.. I just have my ways." You played along peaking his interest more.

"Now I'm curious. I want that bento box. Please grant my wish, my lady." Jimin chuckled softly placing both hands on top of the counter and leaning a little forward towards you. Your breath hitched secretly and you could feel the heat in your cheeks. You knew he was just playing around too but that didn't stop your sensitive heart from fluttering. 

Jimin watched the woman in front of him in awe. Something about you felt so right. In a very long time he had found someone interesting and his heart sure was doing cartwheels in this moment staring at your face this closely. He could see the natural hue of pink on your cheeks and the sparkle in your eyes. 

"Are you ready for some magic then?" You ask breaking the silence and clearing the throat.

"More than ready." Jimin replied entertaining you. 

"Alright then. Close your eyes and open them after three seconds." You say to him with your hands getting ready to snatch the box which you kept hidden behind the machine screen.

"What? Why?" Jimin protested.

"Because a magician never shows their tricks." 

"Very well then." Jimin grinned and closed his eyes all of a sudden. You weren't prepared for that and you were hoping for a countdown. Luckily you reacted fast and snatched the box before he opened his eyes. "Tada!" You chimed.

Jimin broke into laughter seeing you holding a box. He thought you were just kidding and he know you didn't even move an inch. "Where did that come from?"

"Told you that I have my ways." You chuckled softly.

"Wow. Can I wish for more then?" He teased.

"I'm sorry. I'm worn out now.. I need to recharge before I could grant more wishes." You played hard. Of course you were no magician and he knew it. But he was touched that you actually kept a box for him. It shows that you were attentive to him and he likes that a lot. The gazing moment between the two of you got interrupted again when bunch of guys walked into the store. Both of you looked at the laughing group and back to each other.

"I'll go pick up some more stuff to have this magic food and help you clear up later." He says and head towards the drinks section once you gave a nod.

Later in the night, you both walked side by side joking around. You cracked up into a hard laugh catching Jimin's heart once again. His eyes turned into crescents as he watched you cover your mouth trying your best not to disturb the neighbors. Your smile, your rose lips, your addicting yet comforting warm smell, the way your eyes shine and just you in general was mesmerizing him. The past couple of weeks you gave him feelings that he never knew that existed. 

It's a feeling he can't explain because he have never felt it before from other girls. You were totally different from the girls he usually hanged around or hooked up with in the past. When those girls used to be all very outgoing, flashy, immature and clingy, you were the total opposite. You can be hot like a model walking out of a magazine when you want to and also just simple, beautiful and homely when you don't want to. And most importantly, you are just true to yourself. No filter or hiding behind brands or makeup. 

In that moment something twitched in his heart, he knew that he was acting all this way going out of the way because he was attracted to you. But now he wanted more. He wanted to get to know you know very well than this. He can feel that he is ready and that he likes you enough to take another step.

Jimin started getting a little nervous as you both reached your home. It's been a while since he asked a girl out on a date for dinner. You weren't a random girl for a hook up or something. You are a girl that he wants to see daily. Part of him was worried if he would mess up but another part of him was confident to handle things smoothly. You were saying something about an incident with Vinny and Jo, but he could barely hear your words as he felt like his heart was beating next to his ear.  But thankfully he concentrated and heard the last part of it and was able to react.

You wiped off a tear from laughing and looked up at him. "Well.. it's another end to a day and time to say good night." You chirped and Jimin smiled fondly at you. He wanted to reach out and tuck the loose strand of hair behind your ear, but he refrained from doing that.

"I guess, it is.. But before we end the night. Can I ask you something?" He asks putting away the nervous feeling.

"Sure. What is it?" You smiled at him wondering what he wants to know.

"Are you recharged now? Can I request for a wish?" His eyes bore into yours. The orange street light glowed near them making Jimin's face look more angelic. The way he was looking at you was making your insides flip. 

"Y-Yeah.. sure." You waited for him to say something as he nervously bit his plum lips for a second. 

"If you are free this weekend.." He paused because it came out rushed. Oh my god! Is he asking on a date? You wondered as your heart beat started increasing it's pace and your eyes widened a little. He chuckled a bit as he apologized and let out a small breath. His eyes shined and the way he was looking at you were making things kind of obvious. 

"Well.. I was wondering.. If you are free this weekend would you like to g-"

"MOMMA!!!" Jimin was suddenly interrupted by a loud kid's voice. He quickly looked up to see a small boy leaning against the rooftop railing and waving down at you.

"MOMMA YOU ARE HOME!"

"OH MY GOD JAE! Don't lean against the railing honey. Get down right now." You raised your voice panicking seeing your boy in a dangerous place, Unaware of the shocked expression that Jimin was having after hearing you.

"MOMMA COME FAST." The little boy shouted and he watched you wave at him. Jimin felt like his feelings shattered. The happiness and the giddy feeling he had been having just crumbled down. You are married! You have a kid. Married! He took a step back trying to process this fact. 

"Jimin are you alright?" You ask seeing his stunned quiet state. You knew he was going to ask something earlier but your heart suddenly twisted when he took another step back. The way he was looking at you now was completely different from the one he had few seconds ago. And you knew this look way too well since you had seen it few times from the guys who have reached out to you in the past.  

"Y-yeah. I.. I need to go." With that said, he just turned and walked away without even sparing another glance nor a good bye or a good night like he did before. You were sure that he was going to ask you for dinner or something. But you realized he backed off the minute he saw Jae.

"I told you so Vee.. They all just run." You mumbled to yourself feeling disappointed and turned to head up to the only boy who would love you. The only boy who will stay in your life no matter what.

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