Fate

Chapter 97

Namjoon's POV
"You don't look so happy today. What's up?"

Something coffee couldn't fix. "She slept at Moonbyul's last night."

Hobi hyung put his phone down. "What did you do?"

Why did it have to be my fault? "She's having dinner with Leedo and Youngjo."

Jimin frowned. "What about it? They're fun guys."

"I asked her if any of you were going and-"

Jin gave me the heaviest sigh. "You did not do that. Jesus Christ, Namjoon."

"What's wrong with asking?"

"Oh, you were not just asking for the hell of it. Admit it." He continued. "You wanted eyes on her."

"Eyes on them." Hoseok corrected. "Doesn't change that's wrong. She can speak up herself. I also know my girlfriend is not gonna tell you anything about their conversation."

"Why not? What if they say or do something inappropriate? What if she's uncomfortable?"

"How about the fact she's a goddamn grown-up?" Yoongi sighed. "She has the right to be upset with you."

I recalled her finger on my chest, her anger camouflaged with a smile. "She said I was biased. Can you believe that? She accused me of not trusting her either."

Jungkook made a comment before we went to film. "I'd let that sink in, hyung. She's a very direct person too. The way you two left last night, you seemed a lot more upset than she was, even our friends mentioned it. You kinda sneaked up on their conversation."
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I had trouble watching her work. She seemed unbothered. A little more quiet, but she seemed normal. She focused even more on her group of girls, making sure they were fine. One of them felt a bit lightheaded from what I heard. I had been observing Mina taking care of her. Her smile of relief was as pretty as it always had been.

Shit- It was our parts where we interacted. The girls took place next to us. She was making her way to a meter away from me. I whispered as she passed by. "I'm sorry. I-"

She stopped me. "Not the time. We'll talk later."

Jungkook gave me a grin and a look. Don't say a thing. The music started and we did the choreography. She and her crew were as sassy as ever which made for great takes. What changed was her gaze in our duets. She was foxy, sure. But I could tell it was a mask. She was faking everything. It hurt me. I say everything, but her little half grin she couldn't fake. She didn't stay for our solos. Reading on my phone while I made my way out, I saw she went out with the other dancers.

Mina's POV
They were so much fun. I was happy to have met them. I didn't stay long. I had a drink and left, just to say I celebrated. I took the subway and I didn't know if I needed to get out in 40 minutes or 47 minutes. I did say we'd talk later. I got out at the earliest spot and walked. I knocked before opening, but I didn't get time to take out my keys when it opened. "I wasn't sure you'd actually come back tonight."

I got in. "I keep my promises and I didn't feel like the set was appropriate." He closed the door. "I overreacted. I really didn't want you to be mad-"

His hand was on my arm, gentle. "I was biased. You were right. I am jealous. You're surrounding yourself with handsome talented men. It's your right. Who would not? You're friends with five beautifully talented Korean women and I'm not upset about that. You could be attracted to both genders so it really is my perspective that's the issue here." His thumb rubbed against my coat. "The fact I turned your plans into my choice or a conditional one is awful."

"You have no idea how scary you look when you're upset. I did say it bluntly and didn't elaborate."

"You shouldn't have to. I should not put my nose where you do not want me." I didn't have to? "Did you have dinner? You didn't stay there long."

"I did not." I sighed, then smiled mildly. "But I don't have an appetite. Thank you."

I saw how much he was trying not to hug me. "I fixed your bed with all my fluffy blankets and pillows. I...made tteokbokki. You did say you felt like having some yesterday, so.." I didn't know what to say. "What am I doing? You still have your coat on."

I pressed my hand against his chest. "Easy there, Jagi.. I'm not a demon you need to give offerings to so you won't feel her wrath. We were upset at eachother. It doesn't mean I hated you. I'll take my coat off and I'll have a taste of that tteokbokki. Can't let that go to waste."

His genuine surprise was sweet. "Really? I thought you'd close yourself up in your room. I was just happy that you came home."

I leaned my forehead against his shoulder. "I'm sorry I escalated things and made our last day on set weird."

He kissed my temple. "No one who knew noticed your change in temper, but your face never lies." He caressed my back. "You hide it better than I do."

Namjoon's POV
"Since we don't have to shoot tomorrow, you're going to that dinner?"

"Do you know if the maknaes are coming?" She didn't to know how to answer. "I'd love to, but I'm so tired I don't know if I'll go."

It had to be my fault. "You can do like today and stay as long as you feel comfortable. You're not just here for business."

She messed with her food. "That's true. I could do that. I'll keep it in mind." She looked at me. "What?"

"You're walking on eggshells. I got a scolding. I don't know if they are. It shouldn't change your answer or my behavior. I know I behaved badly. I'm not gonna let those idiotic thoughts come back on that point. I promise."

She did a half chuckle. "You? Calling yourself idiotic? I never thought I'd hear this in my life."

I offered her cuddle. "You make me do crazy things, Foxy." She gave in. We enjoyed TV for a while. "You know what crazy thing I thought about?"

"What is it this time?" She waited for my proposal.

"I was invited to a vernissage at an art gallery and I get a plus one." I glanced down. "Would you like to be my date to it?"

I knew about it right before our argument yesterday, but I didn't ask her then, did I? "It's not a bribe?"

I laughed. "Since when? We can even plan a matching ensemble if you'd like."

That caught her attention. "Really? For real for real? I'd see a vernissage? With you? When?"

She was adorable. "Monday." I paused. "You know.. I made your bed really comfy. Can I benefit from it's comfort tonight too or do you want it for yourself?"

She rolled her eyes and muffled her chuckle. "I guess I can share it. Let me shower and I'll test it out after."

I was, sadly, not allowed in the shower. But I was right, her bed was damn comfortable.