Rosé P.O.V.

"I like you, a lot more than you can imagine."

These words have been ringing inside my head like a chant. I was lying on my bed, looking at the ceiling.

He likes me, Jimin likes ME!

Just the thought of it warms me, my heart started beating fast.

Suddenly, his face appeared in my mind, his eye smile, those cute chubby cheeks of his, his puppy eyes.

Do I like him?

I don't know, I've never liked someone before. Yeah, I've had crushes but there's a but the big difference between liking and crushing on someone.

Is it really like or more than it?

I seriously don't know about it, I'm so confused.

I like spending time with him, he makes me feel loved and worth myself. Even if he was the one who broke me, he was also the one to mend my heart back. He healed me back. If it wasn't for him, I would have drowned myself in self-hatred and had been in some kind of anxiety.

But the thing is if I accepted his feelings; What would happen next? Can I trust him with my heart? Will I end up like those girls he used to date? Am I some kind of a dare? Is he being honest or is he playing around again?

All these questions are running around my head. We both have different family status.

What if his parents won't approve of me?

Jimin is from a very rich family while, I'm really poor, struggling with jobs, trying to maintain my school life.

I'm nothing compared to him.

If we dated, his fangirls will eat me alive. I've already faced Jennie's wrath, I don't want to face the whole school now.

Why can I ever be happy?

It's not only that, my father who should have been my role model, cheated on my mother. He chooses another woman instead of my Mom, just because of money.

How can I be sure that Jimin wouldn't leave me for a better and richer girl?

The next day when I came to school, I avoided him and he didn't bother me, I was grateful for it. He was giving me space. But every time I tried to approach him, I chickened out. I was afraid, what if he said it was all a dare? That would hurt so much. So, I avoided him more and more.

Honestly, it took everything in me to not go and hug him when I'll secretly look at his sad face. I distanced myself because I wanted to think by myself, if Jimin would be around me, I'm afraid, I would've already given in.

A week passed and it sure as hell was a painful one. Every day I'll secretly look at him from afar, how he became dull, how he wasn't that cute and cheerful Jimin I knew, he was replaced with a gloomy one.

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He didn't come to school today.

I looked everywhere for him but I couldn't find him. I saw his friends but he wasn't there with them. My heart sank.

Did he leave?

I made him wait for so long that he left. Without me knowing, a tear left my eye as I felt a pang in my chest. I tried to think positive and assured myself that he might not be feeling well, that's why he didn't come but didn't make me worry less.

Days passed by, I would look through the whole school, but he didn't come. I don't even know where he lives and that's just irritating me to the core.

I decided to ask his friends.

They must know about his whereabouts.

He used to tell me how close they are to each other, they're like brothers, so they must know about him. Hoseok Sunbae was walking down the hallway and I took that as my opportunity to approach him. I ran after him then stopped behind him, I tapped on his shoulder.

He turned around and looked at me in confusion. I suddenly became nervous, "Sunbae.... do you know where Jimin is?" My breathing was a bit heavy from running, my heart beating fast in nervousness.

His expression changed like he realized something, "You're Rosé, right?" I nodded, confused at how he knows my name.

"He talks about you a lot," he answered my unasked question. I was surprised and he chuckled at that.

"He didn't tell you where he left to?" He asked, curiously. I shook my head and looked down in sorrow.

Why would he, I ignored him to the point where he left—me.

He had a surprised look on his face, he sighed, "He left to Busan," my headshot up towards his direction. He pulled out a paper and pen then wrote something on it, he gave it to me, "You'll need it." I just held the paper but didn't open it.

"D-Did he leaves permanently?" I was dreading its answer. He shrugged, "I don't know, he might do that." My heart dropped.

No, this can't be. I can't lose him!

Without me knowing a few tears left my eyes and I took a few steps back. "Hey, are you okay? Why are you crying?" I quickly wiped my tears and turned around then ran away. I could hear him calling my name but I didn't care at the moment.

I ran to my house, just as I entered, I directly made my way towards my room and fell on my bed. I broke down, I let everything out and at that moment I came to realize how much I care about Jimin, how much I want him, how much I miss him, how much I love him.

I cried myself to sleep. When I woke up, it was already noon.

I want to see him.

That's the first thing that came to my mind after waking up.

I want to go to Busan just to see him, even if it's for once.

But how can I, I can't leave my mother here all alone, she's hasn't fully healed yet and I don't even know where he lives.

I took a shower and made my way towards the living room. I sat on the couch and turned on the TV to distract my mind. But I wasn't watching it, my mind was somewhere else.

What if I'll never see him again?

Just the thought of it shatters my heart into pieces. I came back to reality when I felt something against my cheek.

My mother was wiping my tears with a worried look. I couldn't hold back anymore, I broke down yet again. She pulled me in her warm embrace which I needed at the moment. "Shh, it's okay." She kept comforting me, caressing my back and I clung to her more.

I calmed down after a while and she kept caressing my back, she kissed my head, "What happened?"

I told her everything. What I didn't expect was the smack I got on the back of my head, "Why are you so stupid?" I pouted.

"I've seen how that boy is serious about you, I knew from a while that he loves you." My eyes widened, "L-Love? But he said that he likes me." I was a bit sad that he likes me, not loves me.

"Bullshit! I bet he said that so you won't freak out." I felt my heart beating fast, "Do you think so...?" I asked quietly.

"I know so! Tell me, did he date anyone when he used to hang out with you?" I shook my head, "But it all could be an act," I said sadly.

My mother shook her head, "I've seen the way he looks at you when you weren't looking he would always look at you like you are the most precious thing. I noticed how he would sneakily get closer to you when you both were sitting on the same couch. I remember his face, how it would lit up just by seeing you, how he would smile widely just by seeing you happy, it was like you are his happiness."

"One day, you both were watching movies in the living room late at night. I woke up because I was thirsty, so I walked towards the kitchen, I was passing by the living room. I saw you both, you fell asleep with your head on his shoulder and he wasn't looking at the movie, he was looking at you the whole time with a smile on his face, he looked at you with so much love and adoration that I was in awe, I knew from that moment he was the one for you,"

I was speechless yet embarrassed. Embarrassed because hearing these things from your Mother is awkward and embarrassing while I could practically see the heart in her eyes.

"He was there for you when no one was willing to help you and trust me, dear, no one does that now a days."

She's right.

"And if you are worried about what your father did, then don't! Because I knew from the start that he was only after money, but I was blinded by love that I let him destroy me." She smiled bitterly.

"Jimin isn't like him, don't give up on him. Fight for him just like he did for you before it's too late." I nodded, feeling better now, all thanks to my mom.

"Now go and get him and if you came back empty-handed, I won't talk to you for a month." I looked at her, surprised by her threat.

"But, what about you? I can't—" she cut me off by glaring at me, "If you said another word, I'll kick you out of the house and won't let you in until you make up with him. So shut up and go pack your things."

I gulped because I know that she's not kidding. I stood up and ran to my room to pack my things.

Suddenly, my eyes went to that note that Hoseok Sunbae gave me.

It's his address.

I smiled to myself and put the note in my pocket.

Thank you, sunbae. I needed it.

After packing, I got ready. I went downstairs and my mother hugged me and wished me luck. It was night time but I didn't care, I will see him and that's it!

With determination, I opened the front door but halted in my steps when my Mother called me, "Here's a tip, if he's still angry, kiss and make up!" I quickly went out of the house while slamming the door shut, my whole face was on fire.

God! Is it really what a mother is supposed to say?

I called a cab and after waiting for a while, it came. I got inside it and told the driver to take me to the train station. When I arrived there, I paid the driver and booked a ticket from reception. I waited for a while and finally, the train to Busan was boarding.

I took my seat and sat near the window. I thought about what would I say when I'll see him.

Will he be happy to see me?

I don't know, but I sure as hell will be. I feel giddy just by thinking that I'll be meeting him after almost two weeks.

Two most painful weeks.

I just hope that he isn't trying to move on from me. I'll do everything in me to gain his trust back, I don't care about people anymore. If I keep getting afraid of them, I'll never be able to stand up for myself.

I don't give a damn about them.

I mostly slept throughout the journey. The train stopped and I walked out of it. It was already morning. I took a taxi and told him the address. After taking lots of turns, we finally arrived outside a huge house.

Why am I not surprise?

I paid the taxi driver and hopped off. Now, I stood outside this huge house, I'm a nervous wreck. I took a deep breath and rang the bell. No one answered so I rang again. I have to see him.

Maybe everyone is still sleeping.

It's still early in the morning. I'm disturbing everyone in this house for my selfishness.

Suddenly, the door opened and my breath hitched, my heart started beating fast, "Jimin..." he was squinting his eyes.

He looks so cute. Damn! I missed him so much.

"Rosé..." he asked, his tune unassured. He blinked a few times then his eyes widened as he was frozen at his place.

"I'm not dreaming, right?" He asked, more like to himself. I couldn't but giggle at that. "Wouldn't you let me inside?" He snapped out of his daze and stepped aside, he still looked dumbfounded.

I stepped inside the house and it was even more beautiful than outside. "What—How....how–" He stuttered, he still looked like he can't believe I'm here.

I gave him a shock.

I laughed nervously and scratched my name.

"I missed you," I told him, truthfully. I don't want to hide my feelings anymore, I want to come clean.

I noticed how he looked thin, he had dark circles under his eyes, his cheeks sucked in. I got worried by his appearance.

Just as I was about to ask him about his condition, he stormed towards me and did the most unexpected thing.

He slammed his lips on mine. I froze. I was too shocked to move, he wrapped his arms around my waist and the other was holding the back of my neck.

He pulled back, breathing heavily then placed his forehead against mine. "God! You have no idea how much I missed you. These days have been the most painful days without you. I couldn't function properly without you." He confessed and I was left speechless.

He pulled me in his warm embrace and tightened his hold around me like I would disappear in thin air if he let go of me. I hugged him back, his familiar scent instantly filling me, making my heart flutter.

"Don't ever ignore me again, it kills me," He whispered the last sentence in a pained voice and I felt my heart broke at that.

He pulled back a little then tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear. "How did you find out that I was here?" He asked curiously. "Your friend told me," I said quietly, hoping he wouldn't get angry and he didn't.

"Did you come all the way here just to see me?"

"Yeah," I said honestly and I'm glad I did because a wide grin formed on his face, he looked so bright unlike his dull self a while ago.

"It still feels like a dream, I can't believe you're here," He said then grabbed my hand and placed it against his chest, I could feel his heart thumping against his chest, "Look what you did to me," he said while looking at me with a soft smile, "But I'm not complaining though." I blushed from this.

If only you knew that you make me feel the same and I'm not complaining either.

He placed a kiss on my forehead, "I," he said then kissed my tip of the nose and said, "Love," just as he reached near my lips I whispered, "You."

I looked into his eyes to see him shocked.

He thought I wouldn't feel the way.

Smiling to myself, I closed the distance between us.

Mom's tip seems to be working.

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Sunbae means senior in Korean.

WOOHOO!

Even if it's my second time writing a kiss scene and it's not as detailed as the first one but it still feels embarrassing. 🙈

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