Looping wishes (BTS FF)

The couple walked straight to the gas station instead of the parking lot. Their clasped hands swung back and forth between them, expressing both contentment and nerves.
As they approached, Milly found comfort in the scent of Namjoon drifting her way.
The situation he was in was, however, not so pleasant.
Again, a very rude customer was yelling at him.
Namjoon himself was wearing a scowl on his face, obviously not amused by their attitude.
"I should pay you even less than this for the poor job you did!"
Milly wondered if it was even possible to do a poor job of fueling a car.
In a fit of 'rage,' the customer threw the money on the ground as if to degrade the boy even more.
"I am not picking that up." Namjoon spoke through gritted teeth, glaring at the client who had a challenging look in his eyes.

"Oops, looks like you dropped it, sir!" Milly called out as she and Jin walked up to the pair. "Don't worry, we are all getting older." Milly patted the man on the shoulder with a fake smile, while Jin picked up the money.
The client stammered incoherently, his face turning red with frustration. He struggled to form words, opening and closing his mouth like a fish gasping for air.
"Now, if that's all..." Jin handed the money to a stunned Namjoon and fixed a stern gaze on the agitated customer.
With a muttered swear and a crimson face, the customer finally stormed off, leaving them alone.

Fortunately, no owner appeared from the building to confront Namjoon.
"Hello, Namjoon..." Jin awkwardly faced his friend.
Namjoon stared at the couple for a second before opening his mouth.
But Jin quickly continued, not giving him a chance to talk yet. "I know you're probably mad at me, both for disappearing and showing up like this. But I promise that there is a good reason for it. At least... A reasonable explanation. If we can gather the others, I can try to make things right." Jin nervously wrung his hands together.
Namjoon said nothing as he turned his head to Milly, observing her.
Milly stared back at him not knowing what else to do or say. It sure made her on edge though. Involuntarily her cat ear twitched underneath her beanie. She held her breath, she was sure Namjoon had noticed judging by the slight raise of his eyebrow.
"Just... Trust me like you once did." Jin carefully said, grabbing his attention again.
Namjoon's shoulders slightly relaxed, and his previously hardened eyes softened. "Alright... I'll play along for now."
Milly couldn't help but smile as she gave Jin a high five.

=❣=

"And who is this?" Namjoon asked as he glanced at Milly.
The three of them were walking towards the parking lot. Jin was walking in between Milly and Namjoon.
"Oh, I'm Milly!" The girl waved at him.
"So, are you his girlfriend?" He asked.
"No-"
"Yes-"
Milly and Jin answered at the same time. Namjoon raised his eyebrows at the two who shared a look.
"What about the other time he assumed so? It didn't exactly end well..." Milly quietly pointed out to Jin.
"There is no reason to lie to him, Milly. He is our friend. Besides, he would've figured it out anyway." Jin shrugged in response.
Namjoon gazed at them for a moment longer but chose not to say anything as he had other things on his mind.

=❣=

"Here we are!" They had arrived at the parking lot and walked to the truck.
Once they entered, and Jin made sure everyone had their seatbelt on, he drove off.
"Do the others know we're coming or are you going to show up unannounced?"
Jin chuckled at the question. If only he knew it's what they've been doing since they started.
"They know as much as you. We don't have the luxury to take things slow." Milly spoke up, shifting in her seat so her tail wasn't squished.
Namjoon leaned back in his seat, retreating into his mind once again.