I spent the rest of the work day writing up my lesson plans. I strolled to the Dean's office to hand them over to her. She looked over my plans skeptically, and impatiently gave them back to me.

"It looks fine, you can spend the rest of the day getting your room ready, then leave." The Dean said shortly and went back to her paperwork, relived of me.

I got the feeling she didn't like me, but I was not sure why... I went back to my bleak classroom and started cleaning and organizing the room to my liking. I left the school building, saying bye to the receptionist on my way out. I walked over to my apartment building, quickly showered, and changed into comfy clothes. My stomach rumbled loudly making me think of where I should get some dinner. As I checked my phone, I realized that I missed a text from Taehyung.

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Tae: Noona are you home yet? How was your first day?

Me: It was good!

Me: Hey where should I get dinner I'm starving!

Tae: Come over to Jin's restaurant we're all here!
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Taehyung sent me the address. I decided to change into a cute casual blue dress with some black pumps. I put on a bit of light makeup and put my hair into a high ponytail.

I got a taxi to take me to the restaurant in Gangnam. The Japanese fusion restaurant was packed and there was a long line of people waiting to get in. I strolled up to the restaurant, hoping no one recognized me, I grabbed my sunglasses and put them on. It had been a year since the dating scandal, and people had mostly stopped caring about me. Fortunately, no one recognized me yet. Big hit Entertainment had the paparazzi delete all the pictures of me that had been published. When people learned of Jin's accident, they stopped covering the dating scandal, and instead focused on Sue Walters. Even if Sue gets out of the asylum, she will have to hide out for the rest of her life. Army would not let her get away with what she did.

I stepped inside the modern designed restaurant and told the host I was meeting with Taehyung. The hostess let me in, leading me to the back of the restaurant in the employee only area. Taehyung and Jungkook were both there and excitedly ran up to me to hug me.

"Noona!" They both chimed, embracing me in a group hug.

"My dongsaengs! I've missed you both!" I said like a big sister as I ruffled both their hair.

"We missed you too!" Taehyung said with Jungkook smiling brightly and nodding his head cutely.

I glance around the small room to see if Jin was around.

"Jin hyung is in the kitchen cooking with his older brother." Taehyung said, looking through the double doors leading to the busy kitchen. The smells wafting from the kitchen were so enticing, my stomach grumbled loudly in response.

I thickly gulped, I hadn't Jin in so long and I suddenly felt nervous about seeing him. My heartbeat began racing in anticipation of seeing him after so long. Maybe if he saw me in person he would remember me, I thought to myself.

"Come on noona we're going to sit in the employee break room until he comes to join us. Have some dinner with us." Taehyung led me to a table.

I looked at the Japanese fusion food laid out beautifully on the table and happily made a plate to eat.

"Oh my God, how is this so good?" I exclaimed, filling my face with the delectable Japanese food.

"I know right? Hyung's restaurant is amazing!" Taehyung agreed with a mouth full of food.

I gleefully nodded and kept ravenously eating. I noticed a tall familiar looking man walked in wearing a T shirt and apron over his blue jeans. He looked slightly like Jin, but not at the same time. He's was not as handsome, but handsome in his own way.

"This must be her? Jin's girlfriend?" The man said wiping his hands on his apron.

I stared back wide eyed as Jungkook and Taehyung nodded.

"Hello, I'm Jin's brother, Kim Seok Joong", He said, bowing.

I stood up and bowed back "Yes I'm Jin's girlfriend, Cora Lee. It's so nice to meet you!"

"Likewise! I've heard so much about you!"

"That's not my girlfriend, aren't you Taehyung's girlfriend?" Jin said as he entered the room. His eyes pointed at me in frustration.

Jin's hair looked messy and his forehead was glistening with sweat. He had a T-shirt with a pink apron and blue jeans on. I caught my breath and felt butterflies seeing him again. I stopped myself from wanting to run to him and bowed to him. "Annyeong Jin!"

"Why are you speaking informally to me, I don't know you! Taehyung your girlfriend doesn't have manners!" Jin said annoyed with my informal greeting.

"Hyung, she's not my girlfriend, she's yours! She's American that's why she hasn't addressed you properly. Go easy on her." Taehyung responded burrowing his eyebrows.

"Oh she's American? No wonder she's a bit chubby." Jin quipped.

"What?" I asked in disbelief. I was a bit thicker for a Korean, but I was definitely not chubby! I was a healthy weight!

"Hyung!" Taehyung shouted in shock as well.

"Oh sorry was that wrong? Did I say something bad again!" Jin said pouting.

"It's ok Jin, remember you can't say things that will hurt people's feelings." Jin's brother told him.

"I'm sorry hyung." Jin said glancing bashfully at his brother.

"You need to apologize to your girlfriend Jin." Taehyung said admonishingly.

"But she's not my girlfriend! I don't know who she is!" Jin whined.

"It's ok, Jin. We are all trying to help you remember your past. She's apart of that too. Just be nice and say hello." Joong said comforting Jin. He spoke slowly and like he was talking to a child without being patronizing.

Seeing Jin like this was heartbreaking. The confident funny guy I knew and love, now seemed so lost and childlike. All I wanted was to hug and kiss him, but I knew that would only scare him.

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A/N please vote and comment 💜

After some time away I finally have a week off work! I'm sorry I haven't been able to update. I'm working a lot and since my promotion I hardly have time to write. I'll try to post as much as possible during my vacation.