24 Hours

Jimin was finding it difficult to breathe right now.  His heart had gotten stuck in his throat as he’d come to the end of Serendipity.  He’d sung his heart out to the…

Around three o’clock they finished their meal, Jimin happily polishing off the berry crepes while Eileen blissfully enjoyed the chocolate mousse.  He watched her as she took a bite, closing her…

Eileen sighed as she carried the full paper sack towards the park bench, another bag with drinks in her left hand.  Jimin hadn’t spotted her yet, so she took full advantage…

How was she going to talk to Jimin now?  She felt like she’d burst into tears at any moment.  She was already struggling with feelings for him that were just too big.  They…

It took Jimin and Eileen forever to drive down the Champs-Élysées.  Traffic was unbelievable.  As they inched along, Jimin wracked his brain for something to talk about.  He was feeling a little exhausted…

Jimin was not looking forward to saying goodbye to Eileen.  They were coasting through the French countryside, and they were drawing ever nearer to Paris.  Soon they would overtake it.  He sighed as…

Eileen didn’t want to let go of Jimin’s hand.  Not ever.  For a while they walked on in silence, swinging their hands between them.  She wanted to dream of a beautiful future with…

As they approached their bench, Jimin came to a sudden realization.  “We’re only about ten miles from Paris, right?”She nodded.  “More or less.”“Let’s just walk.”“What?  No!  Your ankle!”“My ankle is fine.  It really is.”  He stopped…

How did they get here?  Twenty-four hours ago, Jimin and Eileen had not known each other.  They had not even been aware the other existed - beyond a photograph Eileen had seen…

Jimin was fascinated with the texture of her skin.  He continued to rub the pad of his thumb across her cheek.  So soft.  And he noticed she was blushing under his touch now.  Curious,…