ι ℓσνє уσυ, мσηѕтєя | LK Adaptation

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The night was deep as Jungkook and jimin waits inside the black car across the road. Due to the tightened security involving Jungkook, jimin could no longer leave his side, thus leaving Jackson the only one available to accompany her.

Jungkook’s eyes were glued to the hospital as he emits an indifferent aura jimin had never felt before.

The atmosphere was quiet and cold, at the same time, quite unbearable. That moment he let go of her hand and watched her left, Jungkook could only quietly clench his hand. He couldn’t even stay beside her at times like this, as though there was an invisible boundary between them.

Jungkook, who remained accustomed to the dark for many years, and his usual unfaltering familiarity in keeping himself in the dark side started to waver. For the first time, he wanted to just step out and walk freely towards her.

"Jimin... get me a mask like yours," he said without even looking at him.

Jimin almost choked himself to death as soon as he heard him. It was because never in his dream that a day will come when this man will finally agree to wear a mask that actually makes sense. He knows how much Jungkook hated wearing an uncomfortable and troublesome mask that changes one’s appearance. He wore it once before and he never wore it ever again even at times when his life is in danger. But now, what the hell happened? Wait... Is this because he wanted to be with her?

Upon realizing the answer of his own question, jimin smiled. This time, it was an indifferent smile reflecting both relief and uncertainty.

"Tell me Jungkook, just how deep did you fell for her as of now?" he asked as he looked at him intently. Excitement also flashed in his eyes as he waits for his reply.

However, the man didn’t say a word. He didn’t even glance at him. Causing the mischievous guy felt greatly disappointed, although he still smiled and started humming happily.

"Hoho... Should I expect a cute baby soon? Huh? Jungkook?"

As soon as he heard the guy mentioning the word ’baby’, Jungkook suddenly snapped and he just glanced at the humming guy for moment before he averted his gaze away.

"What. What’s with that reaction? Don’t tell me you already forgot the sole reason why you married her." Jimin’s voice was still playful, however, his words were not a joke at all. It almost felt like it was a firm reminder.

And hearing him, Jungkook could only said two ice-cold words. "Shut up."

Jimin let go a deep sigh as he leaned lazily on the window while he was glancing at the masked man behind him. Jimin could tell that Jungkook has been changing, slowly but surely. Even if the man himself didn’t realize it yet, jimin was sure that lisa already pierced through his iron wall since long ago, and it might even deeper than he could imagine. He knew that lisa was like a warm light slowly melting the frozen ice in his veins.

Jimin always believed that finding her accidentally that day in that unexpected situation, and choosing her to be Jungkook’s wife was the best thing he ever did for him. However, at this moment, even though he somehow considered this possibility from the very start, lisa’s existence was now giving him the growing feeling of both relief and fear.

Meanwhile, at the hospital, lisa was told by the doctor that her brother was fine. She found out that the taxi he boarded on his way back home from school crashed into another car. Thankfully, Haru only suffered some minor injuries, causing lisa to cry in relief.

After an hour, they finally able to leave. Haru hurt his left knee so Jackson offered to carry him. That moment, the boy kept staring at him as though he wanted to ask something.

"Who is he? Is he your husband?" he finally asked towards his big sister, causing lisa to clear her throat awkwardly. She looked at Jackson then faced his little brother.

"Ahh. No, this is big brother Jackson, he’s my husband’s big brother," she answered causing the man to clear his throat this time.

Er.. Big brother? I’m not really happy to become my master’s big brother, y’know.

"Yeah, just call me big bro, okay?" Jackson smiled at the injured boy as he messes his hair and the boy just nodded at him with a smile.

Jackson then carried the boy on his back and they started walking away. But while they’re still on their way to the entrance, Haru spoke towards his sister again.

"Sis, when will you introduce your husband to me?"

As soon as she heard his little brother’s words, lisa was a bit taken a back. She knew that ever since Haru woke up in the hospital, he was already asking questions even though he never said a thing. Haru was a clever boy, so she was aware that he’s been suppressing himself to ask her questions especially when lisa confessed to him that she’s already married. She knew that he was worrying this whole time that’s why she wanted him to meet Jungkook, however, she also knew that introducing him a masked man will only increase his suspicion.

"H-he’s a busy person. But don’t worry, I will introduce him to you when the time comes, okay?" Lisa finally answered with a smile in her face. Gladly, Haru, who’s always been obedient to his sister just nodded as he looked at his sister with unwavering trust.

...

By the time they stepped out of the hospital, a taxi stopped in front of them. Jackson immediately put the boy inside the car while lisa’s line of sight were directed towards the black car across the road.

Seeing this, Jackson sidled towards her.

"I’ll take him home first so you can go and speak with him," he said. Lisa was surprised with his sudden offer, but hesitation flashed across her eyes when she looked at her brother. However, she wanted to talk to Jungkook so she soon agreed with him.

After the taxi left, the black car soon stopped in front of her and she boarded into it.

"How’s he?" Jungkook asked while they were tailing the taxi in front.

"He’s alright. Thankfully, he just suffered minor injuries."

"That’s a relief."

"Mm. You’re right."

Lisa was feeling hesitant to tell him she won’t go home tonight. It was because she’s been missing him a lot and she wanted to be with him, now that he finally came home after how many days. Yet at the same time, she can’t bear to just leave her brother in his current situation. Ever since that incident happened years ago, lisa’s world only evolved solely with his little brother. She stood as both his mother and father despite her being so young. She would even fly like wind no matter where she is or what she’s doing once she heard something has happened to her brother. She used to always prioritize his little brother more than anything else, even more than herself without any hesitation. That’s why she was quite surprise that she’s actually hesitating now.

That moment, she realized one thing, that her world was slowly changing.