Abnormal

17

Three days have passed since I've stayed with Hoseok.

He told Mr. Min about how unwell I have been and he's given me some time off.

Being in the house for so long, I want to go outside a bit.

"Lavana, are you sure you want to go out?" He asks with a bit of worry.

I nod.

"Besides, I can pick up a newspaper for you on my way back."

He sighs in defeat as he can tell how much I want to go out.

"Alright, just be safe and come back soon." He lays a gentle kiss on my forehead.

I quickly nod before stepping out the door and feeling a breeze touch my face.

The first place I instantly want to go to is right in view.

"Lavana!" Jungkook and Taehyung rush over to me before hugging me tightly.

"Hello, you two." I can't help but smile at seeing them.

"Where have you been? Are you okay?" Taehyung quickly asks.

"Jimin stopped by a few days ago and asked us if we've seen you. Where were you?" Jungkook complains.

"I-I had to leave for a few days. Dr. Jin told me I should rest easy before going out."

"Did something happen between you?" Taehyung nervously asks.

I shake my head.

"No, we're fine. I'd rather not see him right now."

They nervously glance at each other.

"L-Lavana, haven't you seen the papers?" Jungkook asks.

My confusion shows more than theirs.

"No, I haven't. Why?"

Taehyung sighs.

"Jimin is missing."

****

For some reason reading a book in the library calms me a bit.

The only thing I can say I never liked about being left in silence is how my thoughts take over and mess with me.

"Lavana?"

"M-Mr. Min." I smile.

"You're alright?" He looks a bit surprised to see me.

"I am. I'm sorry if I worried you and Sung-Shu." I sadly smile.

"It's alright. I'm just glad you're okay. He misses you a lot."

"Has he been doing well?"

"I'm sure he'll be better when he sees you again." He chuckles.

Before I can even respond, the sudden booming of the thunder makes me jump and nearly drop the book in my hands.

"It's just thunder, Lavana." Mr. Min comfortingly whispers with a hand on my arm.

"R-Right." I curse my hands for shaking as I put the book back on the shelf.

"Why don't I walk you home-" He stops when he realizes what he has said.

"I-Is he really missing?" I nervously ask.

He nervously bites his lip while nodding.

I wanted to feel some kind of relief...but I was still worried about him.

"Come, let's get you back to Hoseok's house, shall we?"

As soon as we walk outside, we feel and hear the hard raindrops.

"Let's go!" Mr. Min grabs my hand before we rush through the rain.

We both couldn't hold in our laughter and giggles as we ran past others running as well.

"I'm actually enjoying the rain for the first time in a while." He chuckles before we stop under a restaurant's umbrella.

"I love it more when I'm inside." I giggle as I secure my hat more even though I feel how wet my hair is as it sticks to my skin.

I was so mesmerized by the rain that I almost didn't notice Mr. Min's stare.

"Is something wrong?"

He lightly chuckles while shaking his head.

"I think Sung-Shu isn't the only one that misses you." He says with ease.

"What do you mean?"

I tense up at his sudden kiss to my cheek.

"I missed you too, Lavana."