"come on, yeri. let's go get some bubble tea before we head to the mall."

yeri just nodded and followed joy into the small bubble tea shop right next to the mall.

"why don't you go find a seat and i'll order."

yeri left joy to find a small table and found one near the large window next to the door. she enjoyed joy's company and was thankful that she cared about her so much.

she glanced around the small shop, examining every detail. there were a few people there. some were studying, while others were casually talking with each other.

joy came to the table yeri was sitting at and handed her a tall choco bubble tea.

"thanks, unnie."

she took the drink and took a small sip. it was sweet. she enjoyed it.

"come on, we can shop and drink bubble tea at the same time."

yeri gave her a small smile and joined her in leaving the small cafe. they walked over to the mall, which was only a few blocks away.

"which store do you want to go to first, maknae-ah?"

yeri thought for a moment.

"no where particular. let's just window shop."

joy nodded and they continued to just walk around the mall. they stopped at various clothing stores, each buying something here and there.

they were stopped at forever 21 and yeri was waiting outside the dressing room for joy, since she was trying out some things. a couple of girls walked past her and she overheard their conversation.

"have you heard about jungkook and tzuyu?"

"no, what happened?"

"they're dating!"

"really? i knew bangtwice was real!"

yeri's mood dropped as she was reminded what had happened. jungkook was dating tzuyu, one of the most perfect beings she had ever met. she was reminded how perfect tzuyu was without even trying. she could never compare to tzuyu. never.

"okay, yeri. i think i'm going to get this dress. yeri? hey, kim yerim!"

yeri snapped out of her daze as joy was waving her hand in front of her face.

"sorry, unnie. i just zoned out."

"it's alright, yeri. let's just go pay."

yeri nodded, following joy to the cash register. there were a few people in front of them, so they had to wait a bit. yeri glanced around and noticed a jewelry shop across from the store they were in.

"unnie, can i go look around that shop over there while you're checking out?"

joy glanced over. it was a vintage jewelry store, unlike all the others with shiny diamonds and bright crystals.

"okay, yerim. but be careful."

yeri nodded and left the store, making her way to the small store. she liked the feel of store; it felt cozy and relaxed, unlike other jewelry there were uptight and formal.

"can i help you, miss?"

she shook her head at the salesperson, telling her she was just looking around. she went to the glass case where they showed off the pieces of jewelry. she was examining the necklaces when a certain necklace caught her eye.

"excuse me, could i see that necklace?"

the salesperson took it out from the case ans handed it to her. it was a locket. it looked rusty, but the words engraved on front had made her eyes widen.

jungri

she flipped it over.

jung + ri

her memories from that day flood back into her head.

"we'd look good together though. jungri taking on the world together."

"jungri?"

"it's our names combined; take the jung in my name and the ri in your name. it equals jungri!"

before she knew it, arms were wrapped around her waist, a body hitting her back, and a familiar scent engulfing her.

"found you."

and there was his voice. the voice she missed hearing everyday. the voice that sang her to sleep that night in the car. the voice that made her laugh everyday.

"jungkook."

there was silence between them. his arms were still tightly placed around her, his head resting on the top of hers.

"what are yo-"

"i'm sorry. i'm so sorry, yerim. i never wanted to hurt you, i swear. i was going to confess to you, but i was called in by manager and told i was to be dating tzuyu, only to make our group more popular. she's not the one i want. you're the one i want. no else in this world could possibly be more perfect for me than you. you're beautiful, kind, sweet, funny, adorable, everything i could possibly ask for. i love you, kim yerim."

at this point, yeri had started crying. she turned around in his arms and hit his chest.

"pabo."

she wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him tightly. he held her tightly, and wiped away her tears. he wasn't going to let her go a second time.

"i'm so stupid. i should've let you explain."

"you're not stupid, i am. you have every right to be mad. i should argued with my manager about me dating tzuyu."

"it doesn't matter now. what matters is we're together."

he smiled. he had missed his little yerim. her smile, her voice, her laugh, her eyes. every single detail about her made him happy.

"i see you found my necklace."

she glanced at the necklace she had dropped on the counter and picked it back up.

"i had it custom made. i saw the beautiful necklace and instantly thought of you."

she blushed.

"stop, you're being cheesy."

"i'm sure you secretly enjoy it."

she scrunched up her nose. maybe she did, but she would never admit it to him.

"here, let me put the necklace on."

he took the necklace from her hands and put it around her neck, clasping it at the back.

"do i look good?"

"no."

she frowned.

"you look beautiful."

"yah, stop being so cheesy!"

she felt her cheeks heating up from his words, but she secretly enjoyed being complimented by him.

"i'm not trying to, i'm just stating the facts."

she rolled her eyes, but a smile was tugged at her lips.

"so, does this mean we're official?"

"uh, i think so."

"really? because i don't remember you officially asking me to be your girlfriend."

she enjoyed teasing him. he smirked at her.

"everyone, may i have your attention, please!"

"jungkook, what are you doing?"

yeri noticed he didn't have a disguise, unlike her. it must have evident that someone saw jungkook hugging her.

"is that jungkook from bts?"

"why is he with that girl?"

"i thought he was dating chou tzuyu."

jungkook cleared his throat and spoke up.

"the news that i am dating chou tzuyu are not true. i am not dating, nor have i ever dating chou tzuyu. i'm not even close with her. however, i am madly in love with this girl in front of me. and she is kim yerim. i don't care what people think about us, she brings me happiness and enjoyment and i love her. so, yeri, would you please be my girlfriend?"

yeri was hardcore blushing at all the attention focused on them and jungkook's confession to her.

"yes."

there were cheers from around the store and he held yeri in his arms again.

"this is something i've been waiting to do since i met you."

he pressed his lips against hers and held her tightly. she smiled against his lips and kissed back.

he knew the news of him and yeri would spread like wildfire. he would definitely hear an earful from his manager about this. but she was worth it. he could go through hell and back for her. that's how much she means to him.

yeri was glad she had invested in that pair of timberlands. little did she know, through the shoes, she would meet her one true love; jeon jungkook.