10 Years Ago

It was a perfect sunny day with two little kids playing tag along the grass, when all of a sudden. Another girl around yours and Jungkook's age decides to join the two of you. There's a sweet smile on her lips, her dark pigtails swaying with her movements when she points a finger to herself.

"Hi I'm Kira! Can I play with you!"

Present

Hazel misplaces her hand causing a metallic piece to fall loudly. Your automatic motion is to widen your eyes and scamper to anywhere but here as to not get caught.

Aimen stands and casually wanders to the next isle like she wasn't hiding seconds ago. You can tell she was surprised too.

The two boys stare at Aimen who in return refuses to face them. She grabs a miniature dinosaur and brings it to the cashier just as Mr Choi returns with a cart filled with items that were pirate themed.

He smiles at Aimen — in a rather confused manner — when she places the dinosaur on the table.

"One toy dinosaur it is then." He says with a hint of amusement in his tone. After unpredictable purchase, she heads over to the cart.

"I'm sure you'll find everything you need here. Some of them might be old but I can guarantee they won't tear or anything." Mr Choi looks around. "Where's Hazel and your other friend?"

While Aimen's gathering the props needed for next week, two set of feet appear in front of you. You slowly look up to see a glaring Jungkook standing next to an amused Jimin.

"Look who do we have here, kook. If it isn't Y/n." He crouches down to your level and smiles. "I didn't take you as the type to eavesdrop but I guess you're full of surprises aren't you?"

"I wasn't eavesdropping." You claim. "I just dropped my phone." You stand. "What are you two doing here? Shouldn't you be practicing? I heard you're going up against K-high's basketball team."

"We were but got bored and it's not like it matters. We'll end up winning anyway. Let me guess. You're in charge of props?"

"Nah I was dragged here." You say under your breath. "I'll let you two continue whatever it is you're doing then-"

"Mind if we join you?"

What?

Jungkook turns to give Jimin a look to which he gets ignored. "I mean it's not like we got anything better to do."

"I don't think that's a good idea—"

"Why not? We don't bite."

If he's gonna be this persistent then there's nothing you can do. He takes your silence as a yes. You meet with the girls and they've already gathered more than enough props.

"And here's the total my dear. I'll pack them up for you."

"Thank you uncle Choi."

"You guys are going all out this year uh?" Jimin inserts while gazing at the stuffs. Hazel makes eye contact with you seconds before she swallows while nodding her head. "Yeah."

"I can't find any rides around here." Aimen mumbles as she tries to book one.

"Oh right. I forgot to mention not a lot of taxis come here since it's—you know—sorta unknown." Hazel laughs nervously.

"I actually brought my car. We could you give you girls a ride if you want."

Aimen shows hesitancy for a moment but then sighs. "Fine. Only because I don't wanna be seen carrying all these stuffs."

Jimin smiles and snacks Jungkook on the arm, nudging him to come with him. After some time, they bring a red car to stop in front of the store and Jimin helps with dumping the things in the back.

Just as you're about to get on the back seat, Hazel gives you and Aimen a look of apology and says. "Guys something came up at home so I can't come with you." By her tone, you can tell it's quite urgent. "I promise I'll make it up to you soon."

And there she goes, running off before you can ask what happened.

The drive to school was filled with Jimin jamming to his favorite playlists.

Jungkook was silent the whole way and so was Aimen. After what felt like forever, he finally pulls the car in front of the school. After helping you drop the things in the school office, Jimin said his goodbye and so did Aimen.

Jungkook left his car somewhere in the parking lot and as he went there, you started walking back home.

The sun was starting to set and the clouds showed signs of a coming rain. You pull your phone out to check if it was gonna rain today, a car drives closer to you.

The window rolls down and Jungkook peers from within. "Get inside."

"I'm good." You say with a bit of hesitancy in your voice. "Thanks."

He rolls his eyes. "Get inside while I'm still being nice."

You hold back a laugh. If this is him being nice, then he must be nice all the time. "I'm good. Now drive along before you ruin my mood."

"Y/n—"

"Okay fine. I'll ride with you but on one condition."

He raises an eyebrow, signaling you to go on.

Heading closer to the car, you plant your hands on the outline of the open window. "Back at the store, Jimin said the reason you're acting this way is because of some misunderstanding that happened years ago. What did he mean by that?"

You watch as his face slowly morph in annoyance. His grip on the wheel tightens and you understand that he won't say anything.

"Listen. I don't know why you hate me. Because as far as I know, I didn't do anything to you."

You push yourself away from the car and begin walking down the road once more. There's a heavy feeling swirling in your chest. Even if you don't show it, the situation you have with Jungkook bothers you a lot.

You miss your best friend so damn much that it hurts sometimes.

One second you're on the sidewalk consumed by your thoughts then the next, you're being lifted up and dumped on a passenger seat.

Jungkook buckles you in and glares at you. "I'll kill you if you try to leave." And with that being said, he returns behind the wheel and drives.