[Iceberg] Brother's Friend
#03
03.
???
Are you crazy?? Are you out of your mind??
이지민
(I look at the person, led by my wrist. The man in the suit looked like a young office worker.)
Jimin bursts into tears before even being able to see the man's face.
이지민
Ah... I'm sorry... *sob*... I'm so sorry... *sob*... Thank you... I was so scared...
???
(Released the tight grip on the wrist)
임현식
(Flustered) Are you okay? You aren't hurt anywhere, right? Ah...
임현식
I'm sorry for asking if you were crazy. I was in such a hurry that I ended up saying something harsh.
이지민
No... *sob*... *sniff* (sniffle)
임현식
Where were you going?
임현식
I'll give you a ride.
이지민
Ah... no, it's okay... (sniffle) I can just go to my mom.
임현식
(Mom? As expected of a high school student)
임현식
Okay. Please make sure to be careful from now on. Even a crosswalk is dangerous.
임현식
Stop crying. (Wiping away tears) Stop.
Swoosh -
(Jimin, surprised by the sensation on his cheek)
이지민
(Blushing) Um...! (Stepping back) Th-thank you!!!
이지민
(escape)
임현식
What a cute student lol. You look familiar. Anyway, that could have been a disaster. Thank goodness it didn't turn out like that time...
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이지민
(Running) I must be crazy..! How could I show such an ugly side of myself in front of someone I just met!!
이지민
Ugh... I'm embarrassed. But I feel like I've seen that person somewhere before.
이지민
I couldn't see it properly because I was crying... Well, whatever. It's someone I'll never see again.
이지민
You wouldn't be someone who knows me, right? Even if you did, the 'me' from back then wouldn't know anyway.
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엄마
Oh my, Jimin? Mom was just about to leave, why did you come back?
이지민
Mom... Mom who takes care of me... (sobbing)
엄마
Why are your eyes so swollen again? Did you cry? Are you okay? Of course Mom takes care of you.
엄마
(Hugging) What happened... Yeah, it's okay, it's okay.
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11:02 AM
엄마
Are you calm now?
이지민
(Nods)
엄마
It's getting a bit late, so I might not be able to see the final prop check.
엄마
Still, you should go to the waiting room and say hello, right? To Oppa and his friends.
이지민
Ah... OMG !!!!!!
이지민
(Wow, I can't believe I'm actually going to BTOB's waiting room)
이지민
(Now that I'm actually going, it feels incredibly real..! It feels weird.)
Jimin crossed the crosswalk holding his mother's hand tightly.
There was a slight tremor, but Mom did not let go of that hand.
엄마
Look, Jimin! This is your favorite stage set.
엄마
I liked the lighting shining from various angles, saying it felt like looking at people without prejudice.
이지민
Wow... It's really pretty...
이지민
So, are you performing here today too, oppa..? Wowww..
엄마
Oh my, look at this kid~ lol
엄마
Changseop just joined today, you know. I'm not sure if he'll be able to perform. It will depend on whether we can match up.
엄마
Come to think of it, it's about time it came over.
이지민
Huh? Who?
이창섭
Mom!! Lee Jimin!!
이지민
(omg)
이지민
(I'm not sure how to handle this...)
이지민
Uh... hi? Changseop oppa...?
이창섭
(???)
이창섭
(Eyes widening) What's wrong with you? Does your head still hurt?
엄마
Changseop, let me see Mom for a moment.
이창섭
Huh? Okay.
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이지민
(Alone)
이지민
Hmm... should I sit over there for now?
서은광
(Hesitates) Uh... Jimin!
이지민
(???? OMG my bias Eunkwang-nim????)
이지민
(Wow, even the way she greets is pretty. The way she walks is pretty too. Seriously, wow...)
이지민
(No. You said you're close with the members, right? I should greet them as naturally as possible.)
이지민
Uh... hi, Eunkwang oppa?
서은광
(Startled) Ugh..!
서은광
Huh? It's not today?
이지민
...?
서은광
Oh no... haha (sigh of relief)
서은광
Are you feeling better now? Everyone was worried.
이지민
Ah, yeah, yeah! I'm fine now. Sorry for making you worry..
서은광
It's a relief that we're like this now, even if it's just now!
서은광
Anyway, I came with Changseop, but he went somewhere with his mother.
서은광
Do you want to go to the waiting room first? Just to say hello to the kids again.
이지민
(OMG I totally love it, I love it so much, I really love it❤)
이지민
(But it would be awkward if I went with Eungwang... I guess I should go with my mom.)
이지민
Haha... I'm fine!
서은광
(Smiling) You're fine too, right? Let's go!
이지민
(Huh?)
And so, Jimin followed Eungwang to the waiting room.
At that time, the cafeteria inside the studio.
이창섭
Ah... so you're saying Jimin can't remember right now?
엄마
Yeah... the doctor said it's just aftereffects, but I didn't know it would turn out like this just from anemia.
엄마
Ah... I shouldn't have left him alone back then...
이창섭
It's okay, Mom. Now that Jimin is awake, things will go back to how they used to be for our family.
엄마
Phew... (Startled) Ah, isn't Jimin alone right now???
이창섭
It's okay! I brought Eunkwang hyung along, haha.
엄마
Eunkwang...? Doesn't Eunkwang get scared of Jimin?
이창섭
Since I like Jimin, I specially asked Eunkwang hyung just this once haha.
엄마
Aww lol. To Eunkwang again, like before.
엄마
What am I supposed to do if you 'jump in' every time we meet? I'm really sorry lol.
(At that time, BTOB's waiting room)
서은광
Alright, go in first!
이지민
Ah... yes!!
이지민
(Takes a deep breath)
Clunk -
#03 The End.
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Please note that this story is fictional and unrelated to any real people.