An Unexpected Clandestine

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"Is everything alright?" Jungkook had caressed his girlfriend's hand when he noticed the frown on her face. He had caught her feeling sad throughout the week and he had no idea why.

"Not exactly," Bora shook her head, choosing to lean against Jungkook as they both stared at the lake from the park bench.

"Want to tell me?"

Bora couldn't help but smile a bit. She caught the fact that Jungkook was giving her a way out. A chance to say no and that warmed her heart.

"I'm visiting some family members in America," her smile diminished when she felt Jungkook stiffen next to her. It wasn't a lie but it wasn't the truth either. She is going to be traveling... just not to America... or visiting family members.

"Shouldn't you be happy?" His voice was low, but too calm.

"I'll be gone for two weeks," she whispered, tightening her hold on his hand. She didn't miss the pout that formed on his lips.

"Why two?" He whined, hugging her arm and pulling it towards his chest. "You're coming back right?"

"Of course," she smiled. "You can't get rid of me that easily."

"I'll miss you," he grinned before giving Bora a quick kiss on the cheek.

"And you think I won't?" She laughed before kissing him on the lips. "I'll miss you very much."

Bora kept replaying the same scene in her mind. She would really miss him. It was already seven in the morning and Bora was ready to leave. "Are you done packing, Sungjae?" Bora yelled from the kitchen. Her dad had already exited the house, preparing to load up the car..

"Coming!"

Bora had to fight the urge to cover her ears. Sungjae's voice echoed through the entire house. "I can't forget the portable charger.!"

When she heard her brother's footsteps, Bora turned to walk toward the house entrance. "We're ready, dad," Bora yelled as she walked down the concrete steps. A few seconds later, Sungjae appeared and closed the door behind him. "Sorry," he gave his dad and sister a cheeky grin.

"About time," their dad teased, shaking his head in disbelief. "Are you excited?"

"Is that even a question?" Both the siblings asked sarcastically.

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"Pass the ketchup, please." Jimin signaled Taehyung to pass the red bottle across the table. He seemed to have been in daze because it took him a few seconds to register what Jimin had said.

"Huh? Oh," He passed it across the table, a tiny smile on his face. "Here."

"Thanks!" Jimin giggled as he began putting ketchup on his hash browns. Today's schools breakfast consisted of pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausage. It was an American-styled breakfast.

Jungkook couldn't help but sigh. His breakfast reminded him of Bora. She should have boarded her plane to America by now.

"When is Bora coming back?" Hoseok asked as he began putting jam on his toast.

"Two weeks," Jungkook mumbled as he tried to concentrate on spreading butter on his pancakes.

"Two weeks?" Jimin turned his attention to his younger friend. "How is she going to keep up with the schoolwork?"

"She told me she had already talked to the teachers. They arranged something for her," Jungkook shrugged, already beginning to take a bite from his meal.