Sauvage | Jeon Jungkook

Thirty-One

I step out of the shower, tying the towel around my body. Walking over to the sink, I run my hand over the mirror so the steam clears off and I can look at myself. My left eye is a little red because a fair bit of the shampoo got in it earlier.

I usually take a shower in the evening, but on Saturdays, it feels better to do it in the morning so I feel clean when I stay in. I brush my teeth, pat my skincare routine on my face, and comb my hair.

I sing my heart out as I get dressed, inwardly hoping my neighbors can't hear me because I'm sure they would get ear problems. I almost fall on my face, trying to I slip my foot into my pants, but I manage not to.

I slept in, which is why I have a late breakfast that can almost be called lunch, and I devour the fried egg and bagel. The weather is absolutely perfect and before the plants on my balcony can dry out from the strong sun, I water them.

I should probably go grocery shopping, but I decide I'd rather order something for dinner tonight, so I throw myself on my sofa and turn on the TV. Yesterday we had a bit of a crisis at work and when I got home I realized how tense I was. So I want a weekend of relaxation.

Sometimes there are good days and sometimes very stressful ones and when a day is stressful, you can read the tension in people's faces. Everyone hopes for a good Friday, but heads back home with stress.

It's okay though, no big deal. Things like this can happen all the time at work and it's not like we're amateurs who can't overcome it. But I have had to send a finished piece twice for a project and each time it came back with a complaint.

I focus back on the show that is currently playing on my TV when I get a message. Thinking it's either Megan wanting to go out for a drink or my dad whining about being scolded by mom again, I reach for the device sitting on the coffee table.

My heart pounds when I see Mr. Jeon's name.

Mr. Jeon:
I am back

A big smile finds its way onto my lips and my cheeks probably glow red as I consider a response. I don't know why, but I think it's cute that he's letting me know he's back.

We talked on the phone a total of three times while he was in London and I knew he was coming back today, but I didn't think he would message me right away. We talked a lot during our phone calls - or rather I talked and he listened.

I'm still confused about my feelings and the realization that I like him still lies heavy on my chest. I just don't know if it's right and how we stand and what he thinks. There are just too many questions but no answers to them.

I type a message and delete it again because everything I write sounds weird. How am I supposed to respond to that? And I hope so much inside that he is not in our chat right now, seeing that the three dots keep popping up and disappearing. But before I can reply, a second message from him comes in.

Mr. Jeon:
Do you have plans for today?

Biting my lower lip, I slide down from my sofa but then have to pull myself together because what is this behavior. I quickly sit up straight and start typing.

Me:
Tried to find a good show to watch
Mission failed
So no, I don't

Mr. Jeon:
Maybe dinner at my place will be a successful mission?

A keyboard smash sounds like a good answer because it's exactly the type of reaction I have. I must stay focused.

Me:
Sounds great
Do you want me to bring something?