“I smile whenever I see you”
"Because I like you more than coffee"
이여주 (27세)
"Jimin-ah" Is it iced Americano today too?
Jimin approached the counter with a bright smile. His practice uniform was covered in sweat, but even so, he smelled pleasant.
이여주 (27세)
“Isn’t today a special day? You released a new song.”
When I said that, Jimin opened his eyes wide and smiled.
박지민 (25세)
“You remember that, sister? How touching.”
I smiled awkwardly and handed him the coffee.
Jimin didn't accept the cup for a moment, just looked at me and then said.
박지민 (25세)
“I wanted to be congratulated today, so I came to you first.”
Jimin still didn't accept his coffee, just looked at me with a smile on his face.
Somehow, my heart fluttered at that gaze.
You said you came because you wanted to be congratulated. Those words kept coming to mind.
이여주 (27세)
“Then congratulations. Your performance today was really great.”
As I said this with a smile, Jimin slightly bowed his head and accepted the cup.
But even in that brief moment, our fingertips touched, and I inhaled without realizing it.
Jimin's hands are always warm. Strangely, it touches my heart.
박지민 (25세)
“When you say something like this with such sincerity… it really gives me strength.”
He tilted his head and smiled at the end of his words.
That smile that crinkles the corners of your eyes. It's the kind of laugh that disarms a person to the point of futility.
박지민 (25세)
"however,"
Jimin continued speaking, slightly turning the cup.
박지민 (25세)
“I needed you more than coffee today.”
My heart beat just one beat slower.
Is this… just a joke, or is this serious? I barely managed to smile back.
이여주 (27세)
“If you say something like that anywhere, you’ll be in big trouble.”
Jimin tilted his head and asked back.
박지민 (25세)
"why?"
이여주 (27세)
“…Some people have weak hearts.”
At those words, Jimin laughed silently. Beyond the laughter, his eyes were piercingly staring at me.
박지민 (25세)
“Then I’ll be careful from now on.
박지민 (25세)
Instead… I’ll just tell you that, sister.”
At those words, I felt breathless for no reason.
Those words sounded sincere. No, I hoped they were.
I folded the towel I had in my hand again for no reason. I think I've already folded it four times.
이여주 (27세)
“Jimin, you… why are you like that these days?”
As I spoke, unable to erase the smile on my lips, Jimin tilted his head slightly.
박지민 (25세)
“What did I do?”
이여주 (27세)
“Just… words like that, those looks. It wasn’t like that before.”
Jimin paused for a moment. Then he put down his cup, rested his arms on the counter, and looked at me.
It was now really close. A distance where I could even feel their breath.
박지민 (25세)
“In the past… I thought I was the only one who liked it.”
My eyes widened. My heart sank.
Jimin continued speaking cautiously.
박지민 (25세)
“But these days… I think my sister is opening up to me a little bit.”
At that, I couldn't say anything. I felt like I'd get caught if I spoke.
Because my heart was already leaning a little bit every day towards that one eye smile.
Jimin smiled slowly. This time, his smile was filled with conviction.
박지민 (25세)
"I'll just... take one more step from there. Slowly. Surely, so that you don't run away."
I looked at Jimin, speechless. Slowly, surely. Those words kept ringing in my ears.
Jimin didn't press me for an answer. He just looked at me with those warm eyes.
Those eyes were somehow frighteningly affectionate. So affectionate, it seemed impossible for them to be false.
이여주 (27세)
“Jimin…”
Jimin chuckled slightly at the name I barely called out. As if to say, "Even that one word is enough for me."
박지민 (25세)
"It's okay. Even if your heart isn't fully open yet, I'll wait. I'm good at that kind of thing."
At the end of his speech, he quietly turned around, holding his cup. And just before he left the door, he turned around, looked at me once more, and said:
박지민 (25세)
“But, sister, please understand one thing.”
I raised my head unconsciously.
박지민 (25세)
"The words my older sister congratulated me on today. To me, it made me more nervous than any other stage in the world."
And Jimin opened the door and went out with a smile.
As if those one words could shake up my day and my heart.
작까
hello
작까
I've brought a new work!!! I'd appreciate it if you all took a look at my new work! I'll say goodbye now....
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