Chapter 5

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As they settled into their seats and waited for their food to arrive, the conversation flowed naturally. They shared stories, caught up on each other's lives, and relished in the camaraderie that came from years of friendship. The night was filled with laughter, good food, and the warmth of togetherness, making it a cherished memory for everyone at the table.

After a delightful dinner, their plans took them to a karaoke club. Y/N glanced at the time and realized it wasn't that early anymore. Considering they had Joon Min with them, they couldn't stay out too late. A tired child could easily lead to tantrums, and she didn't want to put Joon Min through that.

"You guys can go," she suggested, her tone filled with understanding. "I have to take Joonie home."

Her friends nodded in agreement, knowing that taking care of Joon Min was her priority.

"Okay, take care!" they chimed in, expressing their understanding and support.

Before leaving, Jimin gave Lisa a meaningful look and a word of caution. "Look after her and don't let her drink too much. She's uncontrollable when she's drunk." Jimin had witnessed her antics while she was intoxicated once before, and it had been quite a spectacle.

Lisa vehemently protested, "What? No, I'm not!"

Jimin just shook his head, carrying Joon Min, who was already half asleep, and holding Y/N's hand. Together, they made their way to the car, heading home to ensure their son was well-rested and content.

As the rain continued outside, Y/N couldn't help but feel a bit worried. She gazed out the window, her thoughts lingering on her friend Lisa. "Lisa will be okay with them, right?" she voiced her concern.

Jimin, however, seemed unperturbed. "What could possibly go wrong?"

"But you said she's uncontrollable when she's drunk," Y/N reminded him, still feeling uneasy about the situation.

Jimin reassured her, "They'll manage. How can they not take care of a little girl?"

While Jimin's words were comforting, Y/N couldn't help but have reservations. Krystal had a low tolerance for alcohol, but Taehyung would be there to look after her. Jin would undoubtedly take care of his wife. But what if Lisa ended up getting drunk?

Jimin sensed her worry and offered some reassurance. "Don't worry. If she's drunk, there's Jungkook to watch over her."

Y/N was startled by his response, as if he had read her mind. "How do you know what I'm thinking?"

Jimin grinned and playfully replied, "Because we're soulmates, babe."

Her thoughts then shifted to Jungkook, who wasn't particularly fond of such places. She couldn't help but wonder why he had agreed to come along on this outing with their friends.

Observing Y/N's silence, Jimin seized the opportunity to steal a passionate kiss when the traffic light turned red. To his delightful surprise, instead of her customary protest, Y/N responded by returning the affectionate kiss. Jimin couldn't help but smile during their shared moment of intimacy, completely lost in the sweet connection.

However, their romantic interlude was abruptly interrupted by a series of impatient car horns blaring from the vehicle behind them. Jimin reluctantly broke their kiss, emitting an exasperated groan in response to the relentless honking. Y/N couldn't help but chuckle at his visible annoyance, finding the situation rather amusing.

"Let's go!" Taehyung exclaimed with enthusiasm, leading the group to the karaoke club.

Upon arrival, Lisa looked around with curiosity, but Krystal kept a watchful eye on her, as per Y/N's request. Lisa, however, was less than pleased with the attention. "I am not a three-year-old kid," she protested.

Krystal couldn't help but smile at Lisa's reaction. "In my eyes, you are."

Despite Lisa's strong facade, she was the youngest among them and felt the need to be protective.

Given the concerns about Lisa's alcohol tolerance, everyone had agreed that she should stick to non-alcoholic beverages like mocktails. Consequently, nobody wanted to toast with her, and while everyone else enjoyed their cocktails, she sipped on her mocktail.

Jungkook, who had been occupied with something else, arrived a bit later. Lisa immediately targeted him to be her drinking companion. She picked up two glasses and sat down beside him. "Mr. Jeon, let's drink..."

Jungkook obliged, pouring himself a full glass and only a small amount into Lisa's. She was visibly dissatisfied. "How can it be so little?"

Jungkook offered a simple explanation, "You shouldn't drink a lot. Just a little bit is fine." He wanted to make sure she stayed safe, especially given her limited tolerance for alcohol.

Lisa, despite her initial dissatisfaction with the small amount of alcohol she'd consumed, eventually finished her glass. However, even that small quantity had an effect, and she started to feel a bit tipsy. She didn't cause a scene, but she couldn't help but move closer and closer to Jungkook, her words beginning to slur.

Holding her glass, she flashed a tipsy smile at Jungkook. "Second lead..."

Jungkook was puzzled. "Second lead?" he echoed, not quite understanding where Lisa was going with this.

Still smiling, her face flushed from the alcohol, Lisa pointed directly at Jungkook. "I heard you've been chasing after Y/N for like twenty years. Even after Jimin left for two years, you still can't get her. Aren't you a miserable second lead?"

 Aren't you a miserable second lead?"

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