"Uh… it's part of my wish," he reminded her softly.
She looked around the small apartment, then back at him.
"We could just have the date here."
He blinked once.
Then nodded.
And walked to sit on the edge of her bed like an obedient child waiting for instructions.
She tried not to smile.
"I was feeding tang ,milk earlier… and I was about to cook something for myself," she said casually.
"Stay here and wait for me."
He saluted dramatically. "Yes, chef."
She rolled her eyes and walked into the kitchen.
The place was small. Cozy. The kind of kitchen where if two people stood inside, they'd definitely bump into each other.
She opened the fridge.
"Kimchi… eggs… rice…"
Perfect.
"I'll make kimchi fried rice. 김치볶음밥."
She grabbed a pot, then reached for the knife.
When she turned..
He was right behind her.
Too close.
She gasped.
"When did you...."
He stepped closer until her back gently touched the counter.
One hand went up, resting against the cupboard above her head.
Not aggressive.
Just close.
"Let me help you."
Her heartbeat immediately betrayed her.
"You were supposed to stay on the bed."
"I changed my mind."
She swallowed.
"Fine. But don't complain if it tastes bad."
He smirked. "hmm..."
He chopped the kimchi.
Very slowly.
And
Very badly.
"You're cutting it like you're performing surgery."
"At least I'm careful."
"You're just slow."
He flicked a tiny piece of kimchi at her.
She gasped. "Did you just assault me with cabbage?"
He laughed.
She pushed him with her hip to move him aside.
Big mistake.
Now their shoulders were brushing.
The scent of sesame oil filled the kitchen as she stirred the rice into the pan.
He leaned over her slightly to see.
"You look like you've done this before."
"I have. I live alone, remember?"
His expression softened for just a second.
She noticed.
Before it could turn serious, she cracked an egg into the center.
The sizzling sound filled the small space.
He leaned closer.
.. Too close.
His chest lightly brushed her back.
Her hand paused mid-stir.
"Yoongi…"
"Hm?"
"You're not helping."
"I am supervising."
She elbowed him lightly.
The cat who had been sitting near the living room suddenly jumped onto Yoongi's leg.
"Ah..hey!"
The cat clearly chose him.
Of course.
Sucy walked over.
"Wow. So now you're stealing my cat too?"
"Just like I stole you?" He asked
Her eyes widen
"Yahhhhbh"
"I didn't do anything."
The cat climbed higher onto his chest.
He awkwardly held it.
Sucy stared.
Then slowly reached out.
"Come here. Tanggg…"
The cat ignored her.
Yoongi smirked.
She narrowed her eyes and suddenly tickled his side.
. "Yah....!"
He burst into laughter, losing balance.
The cat panicked and jumped into Sucy's arms.
"Victory," she whispered proudly.
"You cheated!"
"I used strategy."
They both laughed.
*
******
The rice was ready.
They sat cross-legged on the floor with two bowls of kimchi fried rice.
Yoongi just watched her.
She took a bite.
Then noticed he wasn't eating.
"Why are you staring at me?"
"I'm waiting to see if you survive."
She blinked.
"You think I poisoned you?"
"I mean… you did threaten me earlier."
Her jaw dropped.
She scooped a spoonful and held it toward his mouth.
"Eat it."
He leaned back dramatically.
"What if I collapse?"
"It's not poison. We cooked it together!"
He hesitated.
She narrowed her eyes and shoved the spoon closer.
"Min Yoongi."
He finally took the bite.
Chewed slowly.
Very slowly.
She stared at him nervously.
"Well?"
He kept a straight face.
Silence.
"…It's good," he finally said.
Her shoulders dropped in relief.
"See!"
He took another bite willingly this time.
And another.
Soon they were eating from each other's bowls without noticing.
Laughing when grains of rice stuck to his lip.She reached out instinctively to wipe it.
Their eyes locked.
Her hand froze near his mouth.
He didn't move.
Neither did she.
Slowly, she pulled her hand back.
And stood up quickly.
"I'll get water."
He stood up too.
Stretching his arms above his head.
His shirt lifted slightly.
She turned around.
And froze.
He was walking toward her.
Slow steps.
Unhurried.
Her heartbeat started racing.
Why is he walking like that?
He stopped right in front of her.
Too close again.
She could feel his warmth.
He lifted his arm
Her breath caught.
Is he going to