Chapter 19

Namjoon clicked on the contacts, he scrolled, he opened his own phone, he inputted digits. He placed Hoseok's phone back down, he silently left the room.

Carl saw Aya putting the puppies back in their cage.

"So I guess you had a great day?"

She turned around. " I had a wonderful day if you exclude doing laundry."

Carl put his hands in his pockets. "You look really happy."

"I am, I did what you suggested and told him everything that happened to me. And you were right, he did not judge on the contrary he said he was happy Luke missed his chance."

Carl grinned at her. "Oh, Aya that warms my heart. I can see he cares a great deal for you."

"So does that mean you like him?"

Carl chuckled nervously. "I do, I actually like him a lot."

Aya raised her eyebrow. "Should I tell Gavin he has competition?"

They both laughed, Carl took out his hand and ruffled her hair.

"Gavin is the only one for me. But he will be very happy to know you are starting to move on."

Aya smiled. "You know what, me too, Carl. "

He hooked his arm in hers. "Well, if he isn't busy we would love to have you over for dinner."

"Mmmm, is this like a meet the parents before we give our blessing type of dinner?"

"How did you guess?"

"Because after what happened with Luke, you don't want to see me hurt again."

They stopped at the entrance, he unlinked his arm and looked her in the eye.

"I would break every bone in his body if he ever hurt you, Aya."

She kissed him on the cheek.

"Thank you for everything Carl."

"You don't have to thank me, now off with you. Go home and relax."

He waved her off, she gave him a small wave in return.

Her phone vibrated, she pulled it out, a new message. She quickly read it.

She was walking towards the bus stop, typing.

"I understand completely, you don't have to worry about it anymore. I really had fun. I hope your trip goes well, it is a shame we won't be able to meet before you go."

She pressed send, she got on the bus. She never bothered to ask Hoseok what it is he does for a living, for her it did not matter.

It was dark when she got to her apartment, she was tired but so happy. She opened her door, her laundry greeted her. Yes, she forgot she didn't put it away before her date with Hoseok.

Hoseok woke up, he blinked a few times. When did he fall asleep? He straightened up and stretched, he saw his phone light blinking.

His heart was thundering, he read the message. Jimin entered the bedroom.

"Hobi! You are awake!"

"Yeah, how long was I out?" He didn't take his eyes off the screen.

"Only a couple of hours did you text your girl?"

"I have, I am actually busy texting her again."

Jimin made kissing noises, he then sat opposite of Hoseok.

Hoseok held up a finger at Jimin. "Give me two seconds."

"It burdens my heart that I won't be able to say good-bye before departing, I will miss you for this month we are apart."

He looked up, Jimin was smiling. "It must be nice to be in love."