Chapter 10 - Surprises

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The cold water rushed into all your senses as you went under. Fear was the first thing to strike you. 

You tried to stay calm, flailing to get to the surface. As your head broke through, you gasped for air. You saw the boat speeding off ahead, leaving you behind, right before you went under again.

Why didn't I tell him that I couldn't swim?

You spent a few moments bobbing up and down in the water, trying to kick your feet in the right way to keep your head above the surface. You could do that much. Anything beyondthat, however, was a mystery. 

You wanted to cry.

It wasn't long before the boat made a wide turn and started to come back to you. Jimin must have noticed you weren't there. You heard the motor come closer, right before you went under again. There was a splash next to you, and next thing you knew, you were in someone's arms.

"You all right? What the heck, [YN]?! You scared me to death!" Jimin asked, wrapping his hands around your waist and holding you above water. He used one hand to wipe the water out of your face. "If you wanted to swim, you should have just said something."

You gripped onto his shoulders, the wet fabric of his shirt under your fingers. "I can't swim, Jimin." 

"What?" His grip around your waist tightened. "Why didn't you say something?That's something you mention before we get on the boat, [Y/N]."

He held you and swam to the boat ladder, letting you up first.

He was right. Jeans were awful when they were wet.

Jimin jumped up the ladder and pulled a towel from underneath one of the seats, wrapping you up in it. It wasn't because it was cold – it was mainly for comfort. He rubbed the towel against your arms and shoulders.

He grabbed your face and made you look at him. His eyes were still entrancing, even if you were scared for your life one a moment ago. His tshirt was all wet too, showing off his muscles. So many muscles.

"Are you all right?" he asked.

You blinked and nodded.

He sighed. "All this time and no one taught you how to swim? Sheesh. Didn't you have to swim in PE class?"

He brought you up to the front seat and sat you down, then turned the key over. The drive back was slower this time. You felt really embarrassed that he knew your secret, but you felt warm at the thought of him jumping in to get you.

Maybe he wasn't so bad after all.

Once you reached the dock, he held out his hand for you and brought you up to dry land.

"Next time," he said, "we use the life jackets."

You giggled, more relieved than anything.

"I bet Tae was bored out of his mind, too." he added. "Let's go --"

He stopped when he looked over to where Taehyung was standing. You glanced over.

Next to Taehyung was a beautiful woman, with long dark hair and a bright Summer dress. She had on a larg ehat that made her look like those elegant ladies in old movies. She was talking and laughing with Taehyung. Jimin didn't say another word, but moved forward.

When you both had almost reached them,the woman caught sight of you and walked over. She smiled at Jimin.

"Are you surprised?" she asked him.Her voice was light and lovely.

He swallowed, nodding. "Yes. What are you doing here?"

Her smile wavered. "It's your birthday next week. I came to surprise you."

You looked at Jimin. His whole body was tense, and his face was conflicted. It wasn't something you seen on him before.

Taehyung approached. "[Y/N]? Are you all right? Did Jimin throw you in? Jimin!"

Jimin's trance broke. "I didn't do anything!"

"He didn't," you assured Taehyung."I fell in."

"Well, at least you're all right."Taehyung's face was stern. He must have still been worried about you after last night.

"Tae," the girl said, nudging him. "Introduce us."

"My apologies. [Y/N], I'd like you to meet Nara."

The woman named Nara held her handout. "Nice to meet you!"

You took it. Finally! Another woman in this place.

"Are you a friend of Taehyung's?"you asked.

Nara's eyes darted between you and Jimin. "Uh... Yes, I suppose I am."

There was an awkward pause.

 "[Y/N]," Jimin said, his voice suddenly dry and monotone. "I'd like you to meet my fiancée."

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