Céline

IV

They were drunk.

Well, he wasn’t. More tipsy than anything, but definitely not sober enough to be driving, however, Y/N was drunk.

Very drunk.

In the passenger seat of his car. Singing and dancing along to the music as he drove them home, his head light and cheeks flushed. The party had been far wilder than she had described, and his members had eaten their words as they had to be taken home after getting wasted.

Her friends had all but threatened him in their own state of drunkenness to take care of her, something he didn’t need to be told.

Their life had been nothing short of perfect over the past month. Each day he fell more and more in love with his sweet girl. A fact that was impossible to hide, especially from his fans.

The show had been posted 2 days ago and was an instant success. Many praised Y/N for her abilities and vibrant personality, a feat that was near impossible for someone interacting with them, a woman at that.

ARMYs had already crowned her as the best host and interviewer for the boys as her questions allowed them to talk about their craft far deeper than before. They were thoroughly entertained by the first episode of her show and the concept she had chosen. She was shown high praise for her representation of the group and of her own culture, a culture that had been lost in the sea of more dominant countries. His heart filled with immense pride as he read comments over the past few days and smug when the shipping started.

It was impossible for fans to miss the way his entire face lit up throughout the entirety of the video, even with his members’ efforts to keep their contact at a minimum.

op1: bro JK is down horrendous!

op2: exactly, like he’s not even trying to hide it!!!!😂😂🤣🤣

op3: Joon trying to keep him away from her is sending meeee!!

op4: bro chill! she’s all yours!

op5: JK can you even handle all of dat??!🤣🤣

He was a giggly mess while reading the comments and it didn’t help matters when they posted various TikToks. She had posted videos with the entire group, but it was noted when the only solo video she did was with him.

op6: this was clearly Jk’s idea!

op7: the way he looks at her! AHHHHH

op8: I need someone to look at me the way JK looks at Y/N

His members teased him endlessly about it and it didn’t faze him at all. In fact, he relished in it as it was the closest thing he got until he claimed her openly. These thoughts permeated his mind as he drove, making it impossible to keep the dopey smile off of his face, his slight inebriation not helping matters.

He knew he shouldn’t have been driving, but he was intent on getting his girl home safely. The thought sobering him up slightly to keep him focused on the road. He glanced at her in the passenger seat and felt amused at the sight of her singing and dancing.

He laughed at her antics, finding her carefree nature intensifying while inebriated.

“Yuh pussy ago mek me breed yaaaa!” he barked in laughter as she sang the lyrics with a slur.

His joy turned to panic when she stuck her head out of the window.

“Yah!” he exclaimed while reaching his hand out and grabbing the waist band of her skirt, pulling her back in her seat. She squealed in surprise and faced him.

“Hey! I have a boyfriend!” she enunciated each word with her hand in his face. He snickered.

“Really?” he said cheekily.

“Yeahhhh! He is really strong...He’ll beat you up!!” he chuckled at her antics. Y/N stared at him for a moment, her head tilting slightly before she gasped. He glanced at her and was blinded by her bright smile.

“You’re my boyfriend!!!!” she said with a giggle.

She reached over the armrest, taking her seatbelt off and climbed on top of him. He wouldn’t have minded it in any other circumstance, but he was driving, and he tried to form a reasonable thought and focus, but she had to start dancing on him while kissing his neck.

“I-I need to k-keep my eyes on the road” he said in between moans as she whined her hips along to the music, grinding on his budding hardon repeatedly.

“Pull over” she said with a keen. He groaned at her words and nearly gave in, but she was drunk.

“Ani.” he said as sternly as he could.

“Why? I want you” she whispered in his ear, taunting him before she nipped his ear lobe and proceeded to suck on his neck. He moaned through gritted teeth as she continued her ministrations while he drove.

“Don’t you want me?” Jeongguk whimpered pathetically as she put her hand in his pants and started stroking him as she teased.

“Fuck” he breathed out. Fuck it he thought as he pulled over in the nearest alleyway. She giggled as he relented and maneuvered to pull his seat back. Jeongguk hadn’t even realized the trap she had set until she was on her knees.

“Ohhh fuck.” he moaned loudly when pulled his bottoms down and took his cock into her mouth in one go. He looked down and whimpered as she looked at him through her lashes as she sucked his cock vigorously. He was a mess under her hand as she bobbed her head with purpose, wanting to get him there as fast as she could with no consideration to how completely gone he was already.

“Y-Y/N! I-I-I” he pleaded. His hands were on each side of her head as he tried and failed to get her off before he busted his load. She moaned in response, speeding up her motions, not caring for the way her makeup was now ruined from the tears spilling down her face and the buildup of drool draining down her chin.

“Nghhh f-fuckkk” he whimpered helplessly as his body started to shake with his impending orgasm. She took him out of her mouth and proceed to jerk him off with vigor. His eyes drooped as he whined over and over again at the sight of her pretty hands bringing him over the edge.

“B-baby oh, m’gonna come, fuckkkk” she stuck out her tongue at his words sending him straight over the edge. She moaned happily as his spend landed on her, most of it in her mouth and some stripes of it on her cheek and nose.

He was completely empty at that point, shaking slightly as he tried to come back to his senses. Using his current state to her advantage, she resumed her position on his lap, pulling her thong under her skirt to the side and sunk down on his dick.

“FUCKKK!” he moaned loudly.

The sensation of her tightness overwhelming him. She rode him, chasing her pleasure as he started to harden again. He laid back in the seat of his car, body buzzing with overstimulation as he whined, letting out high pitched moans with each roll of her hips. She wasn’t fairing any better as his name spilled from her lips like a prayer. He was starting to gain his senses, so he brought his fingers to her clit.

“Jay.” she moaned as he rubbed the swollen nub. His eyes were glazed as she brought herself to the edge. She moaned loudly as her walls convulsed around him, falling forward with her face in his neck as she came. He wrapped his arm around her waist and after a few thrusts later he came inside of her while panting in her ear.

Their breaths mingled, the only sound heard in the car as he calmed himself down. He checked on her and let out an amused scoff when he found her asleep in the crook of his neck. He chuckled while rubbing her back softly, not having the heart to wake her, he adjusted his seat and drove them home while still inside of her.

...

They had arrived home safely, a miracle really.

He had woken her up, a feat that was near impossible, but finally succeeded and guided her to the bathroom while she groaned in protest.

His sweet baby had thrown up the contents of her stomach into the toilet.

He handled her with great care after that, helping her bathe while she went in and out of sleep. After putting her in a bonnet and one of his shirts, he tucked her in bed while she whined for him to stay. He obeyed her request, caressing her back softly, effectively getting her to sleep. He smiled lovingly at her and placed a soft kiss on her cheek.

He had intended to shower until he got a message from his brother, reminding him of the plans they had made weeks prior. He let out a curse at his own forgetfulness and hated the idea of leaving her alone. His mind made up, he invited his brother over.

He returned to their room and felt horrible about waking her. She whimpered in annoyance while she burrowed herself further into the covers. He smiled lazily at this and decided to leave her be. He planted a few kisses to her cheek and whispered his plans and only got a sleepy hum in response and left with a fond smile on his face.

His brother had texted him that he had arrived, so he told him about his girlfriend.

“Girlfriend?!” his brother exclaimed. Jeongguk hit him on the back of his head in response.

“Keep your voice down. She’s sleeping” he furiously whispered. His brother snickered at his response.

“Yahhhh. You’re whipped” his brother teased. Jeongguk rolled his eyes at his teasing and led him to his bar. It was a floor below and thankfully, soundproof.

They laughed over drinks and eventually got into karaoke. Jeongguk was already in the clouds with the liquor flowing through his veins and the cigarette smoke in the air as his brother took a drag. He knew he shouldn’t. He shouldn’t

*

Jeongguk went live on Weverse.

The live was chaotic to say the least. He was completely loose with his words, at least in regard to the clean-cut persona he was supposed to portray, instead he showed more of his personality without censorship.

He talked about smoking while teasing fans with the lollipop he was eating. About 30 minutes in he decided to check on his baby, while still on live—it was muted of course. He kept the phone on himself and found that his girl was not in the room.

He started to panic until he heard movement in the bathroom. It had been 3 hours since he had gotten them home and when he opened the door, he found a sleepy Y/N sitting on the toilet. he giggled at her and she turned her head to him with a pout.

“Cute” he said in between laughter. She sucked her teeth, the sound drawling out in her tired state.

“Gwenchana?” he asked with a soft smile.

“I’m hungry” she said softly. Jeongguk giggled fondly at her, she was most adorable thing he had ever seen.

“I’ll cook. What do you want?” he asked softly with a smile on his face. She told him it didn’t matter as she got up and cleaned herself. Jeongguk was completely enamored with her as he assessed her while she washed her hands. It took her a second to assess him and she noticed how he had his phone directly in his face.

“What are you doing?” she asked tiredly.

“I’m on live” he said nonchalantly. That woke her up completely.

“What!!!!?!!” she exclaimed. Her reaction produced laughter from her boyfriend. He put the phone faced down on the sink and pulled her into him. After taking the lollipop out of his mouth. He kissed her, distracting her for a moment from the situation at hand.

“Yah! Are you crazy?” she whined. He pushed the lollipop in her mouth to shut her up and laughed right in her face at the shocked look she gave him.

“I muted it. Actually, my brother is here, I want you to meet him.” Jeongguk watched her in a daze as she sucked on the lollipop before taking it out of her mouth. She repeated the same action he had done to her previously and he smiled around the stem of the candy.

“You’re ridiculous” she said fondly and he grinned at her. She rolled her eyes and left the bathroom with him following. She put on a pair of his basketball shorts while he watched her intently.

*

He beamed at how well his brother and Y/N were getting along. He had set his phone back up with the live still muted and the camera only facing him and turned his head to his girl.

“Baby, come say hi” he said while laughing slightly. Y/N gave him a deadpanned look that only made him laugh more.

“Yah! You said you’d cook for me.” his brother laughed at her response and Jeongguk snickered and relented in her underlying answer. He wanted to show her off. Badly, but he understood that it was not the right time. He also knew he would get a lot of shit tomorrow for his recklessness, but he didn’t care.

He unmuted the live and made his way to the kitchen. The chat was exploding with questions, the fans wanting to know who he was talking to while muted. He read several comments to himself that asked if he had a girlfriend and smiled widely and nodded while still sucking the lollipop.

They queried further, wanting to know what he meant by the gesture, what question was he responding to. He left them curious as he smiled cheekily and talked about the food he started to make instead.

“Tonight I’m a private chef” he said with a conspiratory smile. An inside joke that the fans tried desperately to decipher. He read the comments, many asking who he was cooking for.

“Someone you know” he said cheekily. He read more comments as he continued to cook and broke out into the brightest smile ARMYs had ever seen from him at the mention of his girl. They were asking if they were together. If the rumors and shipping were true and he took it all in, feeling quite smug.

“Y/N? Did you watch her show?” he said cheekily. His words exploded in the chat, especially with the adoring expression he made while uttering her name. They asked if they had known each other prior to going on her show, if they were dating and if he liked her.

Generally, the comments were good too good, until they weren’t.

Unfortunately, in the throes of excited praises for his sweet girl came the racism. Something he had experienced with the group’s rise to stardom in the west. He should have expected it. Shouldn’t have been so surprised at how disgusting some were being about her. Still, it pissed him off and they noticed.

His gaze had flipped from being jolly and adoring to pure rage as he read the vile things that were being said. The alcohol didn’t help matters. He couldn’t hold his tongue.

“Yah. I don't know where you got the idea that I would be ok with that shit but stop it...Racism?” he scoffed angrily before continuing. “Aish shibal sekiya! Talking shit about my girl. Pissing me off” he mumbled angrily, not even realizing that he had exposed the nature of their relationship until it was too late. When he looked up from his cooking at the comments again, ARMYs defending Y/N and admonishing the racism shown by the few in the chat.

Then came the shock and exclaimed reactions at his wording. Some, those not well versed in Korean took it as a mistranslation, others understood and confirmed it without him saying a word. He toyed with the idea then, to confirm it, and was going to with the smug smile that etched onto his face. However, the woman of the hour texted him and the sound of footsteps had made his head snap forward. She pointed to her phone signaling to him to look at his own. In the message she sent, she told him to wait, his brows furrowed a bit, not being able to fully wrap his head around why she had stopped him.

He went quiet a shift in demeanor that was impossible to hide from his girl and the fans. He remained on live for 10 more minutes after that and when it ended, they remained in silence for a moment.

“Why did you stop me?” He asked, trying to mask his hurt. She felt her heart sink at the way his eyes started to turn glassy, the mixture of the rejection and the alcohol in his veins heightening his emotions.

“It’s not the right time. You’re about to have a comeback, you don’t need any negativity right now” she said carefully. Her words registered slowly in his mind and his hurt turned to anger.

“Negativity? Am I just supposed to let them talk shit about you like that?” She gave him a small smile, a tired thing that made him still. She tried to mask the pain in her eyes with the gesture, but he saw it. It did affect her, even though she wished it didn’t.

“I’m used to it. People have a problem with someone being black for whatever reason. It doesn’t bother me anymore.” A lie. It did bother her. It made her question herself, her worth. She knew it was stupid, that the vile actions and words of others didn’t mean that something was wrong with her, but it made her question herself.

It broke his heart. The way she shifted nervously, not wanting to meet his gaze. The pain turned to anger. It was one thing if it was directed to him alone, but he couldn’t stand her facing any grievance, especially one that was based on her very existence.

“Are you sure?” he asked lowly. She plastered her best smile and turned to him, her eyes glazed over as she tried not to cry.

His mind short circuited for a moment, taking in her attempt at brushing it off. This wouldn’t do.

It happened quickly. He came to her on the other side of the island and threw her over his shoulder. She let a squeal of surprise and protested the enter way to their bedroom, she hit his back and he responded in kind with a firm slap to her behind, earning a choked moan.

“I guess I didn’t make it clear enough. You’re mine, I don’t care what anyone says” he said lowly after throwing her on the bed. She stared up at him, panting, feeling her walls clench uncontrollably at the look in his eye.

He made a show of stripping in front of her. Removing each article with precision while devouring her with his gaze. She was so fucked.

Down to nothing but his jewelry and boxers that did nothing to hide his obvious arousal, he grabbed her legs and pulled her to the edge of the bed. She whimpered pathetically at the action and watched pitifully as he took her shorts off.

“You know how I felt when they were saying that shit about you? You’re used to it? I don’t care. No one gets to treat you that way” he said, scoffing in between, anger in every phrase as he got on his knees.

“J-jay—” she started with a whimper, the words dying in her throat when he plunged his tongue into her cunt. She cried out as he lapped up her juices, putting his all into giving her pleasure, wanting to erase the hurt that had settled over her.

Jeongguk groaned at the taste of her, enjoying the way that she tugged his hair with each stroke of his tongue. She babbled incoherently as he quickened his movements, not being able to get out her words as he bullied that spot inside of her.

She let out a silent scream when he started moving his head up and down, causing his nose to rub against her engorged clit over and over again.

“B-baby, w-w-wait” she pleaded as she felt her orgasm approaching quickly. He didn’t listen, instead he flicked his tongue with more vigor, gripping her hips and ground her wet cunt against his face.

She was brought to tears as she came. Back bending off of the bed as she tried to run from him, but he kept her in place and rubbed her clit and groaned loudly as she made a mess of him.

Her body twitched as she whimpered from the intensity. Jeongguk placed kisses on her thighs and led them up her body, finally resting his chin on the lower part of her stomach.

“Look at me” he commanded lowly. She obeyed and whimpered at the look in his eyes; they were filled with so much adoration that she didn’t know how to cope.

Her head was a mess, unable to form a coherent thought as he stared into the depths of her soul, stripping every negative thought that had invaded her mind. She let out a broken gasp as he slowly inserted his fingers into her pussy.

“J-jay” she said with a sigh.

Jeongguk felt his heart bursting. He loved her so much that it consumed him entirely and the thoughts of her being so broken by the vile things they had said about her brought on a rage he didn’t know he was capable of.

“Don’t listen to them” he said lowly as he stroked his fingers inside of her slowly, crooking them upwards to stimulate that sweet spot that made her see stars. “You’re so special. A light. An angel. And mine, and what they say doesn’t matter. Arasseo?” he fingered her deeply, slow strokes at the end of each word, making her head spin.

She felt so completely bound to the man on his knees before her, all thoughts of insecurity bleeding away until the only thing she could think of was him.

“Look at you. So perfect. You want me to wait? Ok. I’ll listen this time, but don’t worry about me. Let me take fall. Let me take me the pain. You don’t have to do anything but let me love you.” he sped up his movements slowly, taking in every moan and gasp that erupted from her pretty lips.

Her heart pounded in her chest. Love. He loved her.

Her walls convulsed around his fingers. Her orgasm coming on slow as he chased it with each caress of her walls with his digits as he goaded her on.

“That’s it pretty girl. Take it. Just come all over my fingers” he said. Her vision turned white as she obeyed his command. He moaned at the sight of her gushing all around him, taking what she gave without complaint. She was completely gone, the sounds she heard extending her pleasure to heights she never thought possible.

She came down slowly. Her boyfriend whispering praises as he slipped out of her, making her whimper at the loss. She felt him kiss her neck before cradling her face and bringing her back to reality.

“Don’t cry baby” he whispered softly as he caressed her face. She looked at him, not even realizing that she had tears falling. Jeongguk looked at her so softly as her lips quivered. She felt so overwhelmed by emotion, the only thing she could do was kiss him, pouring all of her feelings into the action.

He returned everything with the gesture. It was messy and so pure all at once as they chased each other. He moved his hands to grip her thighs as he broke away, nipping her bottom lip.

“Can I?” he asked softly, needing to be inside of her, wanting to connect with her on the most intimate way physically possible.

“Please” she said while nodding her head.

He entered her slowly and they both sighed at the feeling. She clung to him as he rocked his hips slowly, arms wrapped his neck, hugging him into her. He whimpered into the crook of her neck, whispering praises and fucked her deeply. Nice and slow, not wanting the moment to end.

He brought his face to hers, kissing her softly while speeding up slightly.

“I love you” he said with so much vulnerability, the tip of his cock massaging that spot inside of her with each deep stroke of his cock. She gasped as she started to come and it took it all, ingraining the look into his mind as he groaned over and over again as he followed her over the precipice.

He nuzzled deeper into the crook of her neck as they breathed together after coming down. Y/N massaged his scalp with her hand, nails grazing the flesh lightly with each movement sending trills down his spine before she motioned for him to look at her.

Her brows furrowed as she smiled so sweetly at him, trying so hard to keep her tears away. The emotions were rising within her so intensely that her mind ran rampant with ways to vocalize what she felt.

Jeongguk watched her for a moment, not needing anything from her as he understood already through their connection. It was tacit, something innate that needed no words, just here, there with him.

“I love you” she said in English, unable to even turn over the phrase in her mind to transmit the translation to her lips. He smiled widely at her words and sealed them with a deep kiss, drawing her into his heart even deeper without any thought of letting her go.

[...]

The internet went crazy over the live. As the days turned into weeks, the boys prepared for their comeback and Y/N prepared for her book release, Jeongguk was in the clouds.

Watching his girl work easily became one of his favorite past times. She was meticulous and passionate with her craft. Late nights huddled into the corner of a room with paper sporadically displayed around her like a mad scientist.

Ink staining her fingers as she paced the living room while muttering her thoughts and ideas before putting it in writing. The way her eyes sparkled with joy and twinge of insanity when she finally arranged words in the right order, all of it.

A menoluseum of passion and dedication that reflected in the final piece of each project she deigned to share with the world. His girl, bright and brillant as she laid on his couch while typing away on her laptop as she prepared for her upcoming trip to Japan.

He snuck glances at her often from his place in the kitchen, eyes wrinkling as he smiled with fondness. She was unaware of the love he projected towards her while trapped in her element, a role model for him.

Turning his anxiety and debilitating perfectionism into a force to drive him further in producing his best work, while still ensuring he remained grounded. To stay calm in some moments. To never forget himself, no matter the road ahead.

The world didn’t matter in moments like these. The speculations over their relationship was never ending. They never confirmed it, not truly, but his live was enough for people to connect the dots, and he relished in the support that was given. HYBE had put out a statement, neutral, composed, stating their detachment from the personal lives of their artists.

He was still scolded for his live of course. Not for the things he said but for how they were said. It was more of an offhanded reminder to be careful as to not bring any negative consequences on the both of them and the group.

His members teased endlessly about it. His protectiveness and will to defend her without any thought of consequence and the way he glowed brighter as the days passed.

They were happy that he had found his person.

Someone that was capable to stand at his side without fear or hesitance towards the hectic nature of his career, a consequence of her own influence. Her career reached new heights with the debut of her show.

Her social media numbers had tripled, the restock of her novel sold out 10x faster than the original and the demand for her in scholarlly spaces were rising. Jeongguk couldn’t help but feel proud, the feeling successfully drowning out the negativity.

He never thought he would be someone to settle down easily before her. The fast life of his career pausing his desire for someone to call home due to the unpredictability of it and then he met her. She understood him in ways that he didn’t think humanly possible, was content in him alone outside of the fame. He was content, happy, and in complete bliss, he knew he would be ruined during their separation.

His girl knew it too, with the way he became clingier as the date for her departure approached. 4 days from now, 2 days before the album release, but he didn’t worry about it being an obstacle in their union. They could work around it, he knew they would, she was far too levelheaded for them not to.

“Baby, come eat” he called from the kitchen as he finished preparing their plates down. Y/N blinked owlishly at the interruption and widened her eyes at the time. She had been in her zone for hours without realizing. She sighed and set aside her work before streching like a cat with her eyes closed to bring back some feeling in her legs.

She felt her boyfriend’s hands on her waist as he pulled her up with an amused chuckle. She smiled widely when she opened her eyes to look at him before following him into the kitchen with her heart filled with boundless joy.

Y/N groggily felt around for her phone as her alarm blared. It was a struggle as Jeongguk gripped her so tightly in his sleep, protesting with a groan at the disturbance.

She turned it off when she finally found it and cursed internally when she saw the time—4am. Her flight was bound to leave at 9 but she needed to time get ready and go through the motions of the airport.

She tried and failed 3 different times to remove the muscular arms from around her waist and chuckled when she was finally successful. She heard the man let out a groan in protest at the weight of her leaving his side while sprawled himself over the expanse of her bed, clutching her pillow tightly for comfort in his sleep. She shook her head in amusement before proceeding to prepare for her departure.

Jeongguk blinked his eyes sleepily and felt around for his girlfriend as he started to rise. He groaned in annoyance when he realized he was alone and then remembered what day it was. Travel day he thought with a pout.

He willed himself out of bed and saw his baby in front of her camera setup in the corner of the room doing her lashes. He smiled tiredly at this, remembering that she would be vlogging her trip, that gesture turning into a mischievous smirk when he had an idea.

He got out of bed feeling quite smug in nothing but a pair of Calvin Klien boxers and approached her. She let out a sound of surprise when she felt him nip her ear with his teeth.

“Yah. I’m filming” she said shyly. He chuckled at her reaction and placed a kiss on her neck in response. Earning a breathy sigh as she tried to focus on her task at hand, her lashes.

“Hajimaaa” she whined in amusement at his antics. He sighed and pouted like a child being denied candy and reluctantly detached himself from her.

Jeongguk made it his mission then to make an appearance in every shot of the video capturing their banter and his loving gazes. He hoped she understood what he was doing, and that she wouldn’t edit him out of the vlog.

Y/N stopped in her tracks and looked at her boyfriend with wide eyes through the mirror as he emerged from the bathroom. Jeongguk was clad in nothing but a towel, water dripping down his body as he walked lazily in the direction of her closet for a change of clothes while brushing his teeth. He smirked around the brush at her exasperated look, a slight glare with her cheeks flaming at his audacity.

He had no shame as he grabbed his clothes while humming off camera. He made a show of returning to the bathroom, chuckling under his breath as she had taken to ignoring him with flushed cheeks as she talked to the camera.

His antics didn’t stop there as he kidnapped her camera while she took a shower.

“Hello everyone. I’m JK” he said in English with a wide smile into the camera as he took it with him in the kitchen. “Yahhhh. This is really hard” he noted, switching to Korean as he set up the camera to record while he prepared for breakfast. He put her playlist on shuffle and went through the motions of cooking

It lasted 20 minutes, Jengguk singing and dancing along as he prepared their meal while talking to the camera like he had seen her do in previous vlogs. He was thoroughly enjoying himself when Y/N found him.

She laughed loudly when she entered the kitchen as Jeongguk was singing along passionately to a Sizzla song. When he spotted her his singing became more vigorous than before, seranading her as his hands moved expertly while cooking.

Y/N shook her head in amusement, giving up on keeping him out of the vlog. Instead, she sat and watched as he had his fun and sat in peace at the idea of them confirming their relationship to the world once and for all.

[...]

Jeongguk was getting whiplash with the flurry of emotions that constantly shifted within him.

It had been 4 days since his girl had gone on her trip and Jeongguk was miserable without her presence with him. Then he would be ecstatic promoting their album and preparing for the start of their tour.

They spoke every day, an easy arrangement as they were still in the same time zone, but it wasn’t the same as having her with him. Still his smile was wide and never ending when she went into excited ranting over her lectures and conferences, and he had seen it all through the breaks he took sporadically.

Eyes glued to his phone as he lapped up every video of her doing her thing. She was the most brilliant person he had ever met, eloquent in her speech while still engaging with her audience and bringing tasteful humor when necessary—a natural. Yet he still craved to be a part of the lucky ones that got to see her in action in the flesh.

Y/N wasn’t faring any better. She was on cloud 9 as her conference tour ran smoothly, but in between the podiums her heart ached without him near her. Still, she lapped up the videos. The concert, the documentary, she had squealed with every frame, a fact that received endless teasing with flaming ears from her boyfriend.

3 more weeks.

*

Jeongguk was losing his mind.

He took a deep breath as he looked at the selfie his girlfriend had sent him on her way to the club with her team. It was an innocent photo, a simple mirror selfie showing off her outfit.

That was the problem. The fucking outfit. A mini dress with cutouts at the front that revealed every angle of her figure—her stomach, thighs and ample cleavage, but what was really pushing over the edge was the pretty piercing she had gotten.

The navel ring sparkled at the center of her waist, taunting him. He could feel pure heat travel through his body as the members prepared for their last show in Goyang around him. Yet, the only thing on his mind was taking her out of that dress

He excused himself, making his way to the bathroom. He called her the moment he locked the door, his girl answering after a couple rings.

“Hey baby” she said softly. He heard shuffling around and the voices of her team trail away, and then a door close after her greeting.

“Everything ok?” Jeongguk had to suppress a groan at the sound of her voice once more, letting out a deep sigh.

“Gwenchana. You didn’t leave yet?” Y/N’s voice hitched lowly at the tone of his voice.

“Ani. We leave in bit. Why?” He scoffed softly, confusing her for a moment.

“Nothing. Just wanted to hear your voice.” She nibbled her bottom lip, trying to suppress a smile.

“That’s sweet of you, but don’t you have to perform soon?” he groaned lightly in response.

“Hmmm. The guys are preparing. I’ll join them in a bit...You look so sexy in that outfit...” his voice came out wistfully boarding on a moan.

“O-oh. Thanks” she stuttered in reply. She heard a voice in the background calling his name and Jeongguk clucking his teeth in response before sighing.

“I have to go ok. Be safe and have fun.”

“Hmmm. Don’t push yourself too hard” she scolded lightly.

“Arasseo...I love you” he said with a tiny giggle at the start. She smiled at his words before responding.

“I love you too baby.” After they hung up, Y/N felt hot everywhere, utterly clueless at what her boyfriend had in store for in the coming days.

*

Jeongguk stretched widely on the hotel bed. After the show he had worked out a bit and showered and was getting ready to sleep, those plans shifted when he received a facetime from Y/N.

“Baaaaabbyyy.” Jeongguk giggled at the sound of her voice. His girlfriend had her face directly in the camera with the biggest smile on her face as she dragged out the endearment drunkenly.

“How much did you drink?” he said with laughter.

“I bu’s up (I burst up* Meaning very drunk” she said while snickering into the camera.

Jeongguk laughed at her antics, finding the entire thing far more adorable than he should have. He watched as she propped her phone up in the bathroom, giving him a perfect view of her. He muttered curses under his breath at the sight of her, the most beautiful woman he had seen.

“Did you have fun?” he asked softly as she started taking off her makeup, that task taking longer than usual due to her inebriation. She pouted at his words, eyes welling in tears causing him to stiffen in worry.

“What’s wrong?” he asked with wide eyes. She sniffled before responding.

“I miss you” she whined. Jeongguk felt relief at her words, letting out a chuckle with twirling his feet.

“Oh. You want me to come?” he said teasingly but in reality, he would hop on a flight right away if she said yes.

She nodded her head yes while still pouting, the action causing him to melt at her cuteness. He wasted no time in alerting his members that he would depart without them and booked the earliest flight.

“I’m coming. Wait for me, ok?” Her face lit up at his words and had to bury his face in his forearm to hide the redness that erupted in his cheeks.

“You promise?” She asked with wide eyes as she walked into her room before placing her phone on the bed. He couldn’t see her from this angle, but he heard shuffling of clothes.

“I promise” he said with a smile as she was now in view, clad in an oversized t-shirt that he recognized to be his own. He smiled cheekily at the sight of her, in a daze as she put her bonnet over her braids and tucked herself into bed.

“Don’t break your promise. I’ll fight you!” He laughed at her words that were coming out slurred, her inebriation and tiredness taking over.

He shook his head lightly with a smile as she dozed off.

“Goodnight, my love” he said before getting up and packing his things quickly and got ready to head to the airport.

Jeongguk arrived at her hotel 6 hours later, smiling stupidly as he opened her door. He was met with his girlfriend dead asleep under the covers and arranged his luggage quietly as to not rouse her.

It was a little after 7 am and he was glad that their first show in Japan wasn’t for another 4 days as he stripped and headed to the shower.

When he was done, Y/N was still asleep, making his heart skip a bit at the sight of her. Adorable he thought as he climbed into the bed beside her.

She let out a dreamy sigh as she burrowed closer into his arms. He sighed contentedly and drifted off to sleep with a smile on his face knowing he was exactly where he wanted to be.

Y/N woke up surrounded by heat and a heavy weight on top of her. She blinked in confusion for a moment as she registered what was going on, she let out a little gasp when she recognized that the crushing weight was her boyfriend who had his face buried in the crook of her neck.

That was when she started to remember the call from the night before and became overwhelmed with emotion. He really came she thought with her heart fluttering.

She rubbed the nape of his neck, dragging her hand up through his hair before pushing it off of his forehead. He groaned and burrowed deeper into her embrace, sighing contentedly in his sleep, bringing a smile to her face.

Y/N’s breath hitched as Jeongguk opened his eyes, the pupils dialated and far darker than she had ever seen as he groaned under his breath due to her minastrations.

“Hmmmm” he hummed lowly, the sound reverberating through her body. She gasped when he surged upward and and kissed her hard. She moaned into his mouth, the sound blending with a slight winced as he pressed his body against her more than before, irritating her nipples. He pulled back, head slightly tilted in confusion.

“What is it?” he asked softly, worry lacing his tone. She averted her eyes before responding.

“New piercings” she said shyly. He squinted his slightly, appraising her face at the conspiratory tone she gave him.

“Oh. Show me.” she blushed at his words, contemplating for a moment before switching their positions to straddle him.

Thighs bracketing his hips, Jeongguk stared at her in amusement while he laid on his back with his forearm behind his head. He watched her nibble her bottom lip for a moment, revealing her shyness before she took off his shirt.

She began to squirm at the look he gave her, almost instantaneous, like a hunter assessing his prey. She shivered as he trailed his hand from her hip to her stomach, finger toying around the sparkly ring that highlighted her navel. He gave a slight hum of approval, the sound doing wicked things to her brain and body, before he smirked as he hand trailed upwards.

Jeongguk was certain she was trying to kill him. That could be the only explanation for her to adorn her pretty nipples with silver. He was painfully hard beneath her as his mind started to buzz while he traced the underside of her full breast with his thumb. He smiled wickedly at the slight whimper that escaped her that she failed to conceal.

He said nothing as he continued his movements, thumb trailing to her nipple and rubbing it lightly. The sound she made at his touch was a cross between a moan and a wince, and he knew then that they wouldn’t be leaving this room soon.

“Does it hurt?” he asked, voice husky and so deep that she felt her mind starting to go under.

“A-ani, just sore.” Oh she was shy now? he thought with a devilish smile.

“Want me to make it feel better?” he asked while staring directly into her eyes. She couldn’t form words, instead she whined pathetically in response, earning a teasing chuckle from the man beneath her.

She gasped loudly when he surged forward and brought his mouth to her breast, gripping his hair as he teased her dark areola with his tongue before latching onto her nipple tenderly. She moaned at the feeling, earning a deep groan from him as he wrapped his arms around her waist and guiding her hips to grind against his cock that strained beneath his boxers.

She felt dizzy as he suckled her tits, taking great pleasure in easing the ache the piercings had brought. He rotated between them, giving them equal attention, lavishing in the way she clutched him so tightly while letting out sweet sounds from her pretty lips. Each moan, each whimper and gasp goading him on as his tongue caressed the sensitive buds. He was going to ruin her.

“Jay!” she said loudly as he manhandled her. Jeongguk groaned loudly as he easily lifted her by the hips, preparing to deposit her pretty pussy onto his mouth while he laid on his back.

“I’m heavy” she said shyly. He snarled at her words.

“Shut up” he responded gruffly as he placed her exactly where he wanted. She moaned loudly above him as his tongue lapped up her wet cunt, his hands keeping her firmly in place by the flesh of her hips, using them to his advantage as he rocked them back and forth, her cunt dripping against his tongue.

“W-what the fuck” she moaned helplessly, in disbelief at how easily he made her so malleable under his touch. He grinded her pussy against his tongue, her clit rubbing against his nose with each movement. Jeongguk was starving beneath her, wanting desperately for her to drench him in her juices. He had waited nearly a month, the pent-up tension in his body threatening to snap each day he was without her.

She was slowly being brought to tears as she clutched his hair, trying to get away as the pleasure was becoming too much for her to handle, even though she truly didn’t want it to end. She thought she was successful in doing so but, her boyfriend was far stronger than she was and with deep growl ripping through him, she squealed in surprise as he put her in a different position.

Jeongguk chuckled in amusement at how startled she had gotten when he put her on all fours, fiercely gripping her hips to keep her in place.

“Baby please!” she moaned loudly as he plunged his tongue into her hole from behind. She let out a broken sob at the way he made it his mission for her to cum as hard as possible.

Groaning into her pussy that was creaming around his tongue, strong arms keeping her exactly where he wanted. His name spilled from her lips in between her moans, the sound reaching higher and higher as he moved his head side to side as he consumed her entirely.

He moaned loudly as she started to come, her were legs shaking and starting to give out beneath her, but it was futile as he kept her back arched. He didn’t stop, he couldn’t, she was like a drug, and each drop of her cum was the only thing that could satisfy him.

“J-jay, w-wait! I-I-I can—” The words died on her tongue as her eyes rolled back as she came again, far quicker than she thought possible.

“Fuccckkkk!” he moaned loudly as he rubbed her clit as streams of clear fluid sputtered out of her pussy. She was shaking as she fell flat on the bed, nearly curling into herself at the intensity.

Jeongguk placed several kisses along the line of her hip as he moved her on her back, her body hot and her eyes set in a daze as she tried to regain her senses.

“You’re so fucking perfect” he said lowly while taking his boxers off. Her head lolled as she blinked catching sight of his movements, her cunt clenching with need at the sight of his cock as it slapped his stomach. She whimpered as he used her wetness to stroke himself a few times while he watched her, the pretty jewelry glinting at him, taunting to lay his claim.

He chuckled darkly as she stared with her chest heaving. He gripped her leg, bending it towards her, enjoying the sight of her pretty toes that were brandished with white nail polish. Everything about her lured him without her even trying, so beautiful and entirely his.

He kissed her calf, then her thigh, before placing a sweet kiss upon her lips, enjoying the feeling of her hands on him as she locked them behind his neck.

“You ok?” he asked softly, wanting to ensure she was fully prepared for it.

“I need you” she replied with a slight whimper before chasing his lips again. He groaned into the kiss, rocking against her without even thinking, sending shivers down his spine, he wasn’t going to last long.

He detached from her for a moment, sitting on his haunches while stroking his cock a few times before tapping the fat head onto her clit. She moaned at the action, already sensitive and Jeongguk’s resolve was hanging on by a thread as he felt like he was going to combust.

He dragged the tip along her slit, the friction erupting soft moans from both of them.

“Such a pretty pussy” he said deeply as he pushed inside of her slowly. Her eyes closed as she let out a guttural moan at the feeling, her boyfriend wasn’t fairing any better with the way his body shook slightly as he kept his release at bay.

This first drag of his cock inside of her cunt made her brain turn to mush as he stretched her walls, the tip kissing the fleshy spot inside of her that sent her over the edge. He stilled for a moment, pressing his chest to hers, mindful of the piercings and rubbed his nose against hers softly before pulling in and out slowly.

“Nghhhh” she moaned as he began a torturous pace, slow and deep allowing her to feel each drag. He groaned pitifully with each thrust, knowing that he would cum far quickly than he had intended. The feeling of her clenching him so tightly, her gummy walls sucking him in, choking him like a vice. The way her face was marked with pleasure, tears spilling slowly down her face as her eyes struggled to remain open. Fuck.

His thrusts became faster, unable to control himself as the tip of his cock hit her sweet spot with a bruising space. She began to claw at his back, each drag of her nails making him dizzy, feeling drunk as his body started to shake.

“Oh f-fuck. Baby m’coming, m’coming, Fuckkkk” he moaned helplessly in the crook of her neck and he thrusted erratically, his balls slapping against her with each movement as he emptied inside of her wet cunt. Ropes of him planting deeply inside of her womb as she let out a silent cry, toes curling as she tugged on his hair while she came with him.

Jeongguk felt his breath being punched out of him as she came. Her wetness flowing out of her as he grounded his hips, her clit rubbing against his pelvis to help her ride out the sensation as she creamed all over his cock. He could feel himself hardening again, unable to resist her and the sweet pussy she gave him.

She cried out in pleasure when he sat up while they were still joined together. She was on his lap, straddling him as he hugged her to his chest and thrusted upward with a bruising pace.

“Jay, Please, I can’t, nghhh fuck” she moaned loudly into his ear as she clutched him for purchase. He growled at her words and fucked her with such intensity that she felt like she was drowning in an abyss.

Mind completely under his spell as he grunted with each thrust while his strong arms kept her place. She started babbling incoherently as her walls started clenching sporadically over his shaft.

“That’s it, baby. You can take it. Just take it” he goaded and she could do nothing but obey.

He latched onto her nipple sending her over the edge. Her body shook as she tugged harshly onto his hair, unable to form words as she started to come, her pussy pushing him out of her as streams of clear fluid drained out of her.

Jeongguk guided her onto her back, her fucked out state etched into his mind as he rubbed her swollen clit while she drenched him in her essence. As she came down from her high, eyes trying to focus on the man that had turned her brain into mush, her breaths came out short as she tried to come to her senses.

Jeongguk stroked his cock a few times, grunting as his spend painted her pussy that was clenching around nothing during the aftermath.

His movements were soft as he brought her back to reality, rubbing her stomach softly before trailing kisses from around her navel to her breasts, neck and finally her lips. She sighed contentedly into the kiss, simply wanting to feel him against her.

“I’m right here pretty girl. You were so good for me” he whispered lovingly against her lips. She lapped up the praise as she started to hug him against her, her body and mind completely belonging to him in that moment.

[...]

Jeongguk was in complete heaven.

After their passionate lovemaking he had taken great care of his sweet girl, had their bedding changed, thoroughly enjoyed how shy she had gotten after.

Now he was watching her with a goofy smile as she put the finishing touches on her vlog. He had reassured her that he wanted to be in the video, informing her that the company was aware that they had intended on going public.

She was nervous of course, caring more about the difficulties he would face compared to the hate that would follow her. He ensured that she would be protected and kissed her with such tenderness pouring his love into the action far better than he could with words.

He would protect her, keep her away from the vile words of others. He knew they would be fine, his fans, the real ones at least, wouldn’t allow for such disrespect to go unpunished. His reassurances had comforted her enough to relent to his pleading.

He snickered as she edited sticker over his body in the video, only revealing his face as he had been practically naked in most of the shots.

“Leave it. They’ll love it” he said cheekily in between laughter. She gave a glare, causing him to laugh harder as her expression reflected that of a puppy. She turned her head while sucking her teeth at his antics, smiling without even realizing.

“I don’t care. Only I get too that!” Jeongguk giggled with a blush staining his cheeks at her words.

“Jinja?” He asked cheekily while looking up at her while laid on his side. She sucked her teeth again in amusement and giggled along with him.

“You so fool!” she said in English while laughing. He chuckled and raised upwards and planted a wet kiss to her cheek.

He was in complete bliss.

After a few moments, he chuckled as his girlfriend squealed after the video was posted. It was a long one, over 3 hours of meticulously edited footage that spanned the departure and 3 weeks of her trip.

On instinct, Y/N picked up her phone and was prepared to check her social media, her boyfriend noting the way she nibbled her lip anxiously took the device from her.

“Yah!” she exclaimed in confusion.

“Don’t look for now. I don’t want you to get in your head” he said carefully. She softened at his concern and relented. Jeongguk muted every app and put the device on DND before turning to her with a soft smile.

“Let's go out.”

“Now? Where?” she asked curiously as it was already night time.

“Dinner. There’s a sushi place I like. I want to take you.” she smiled at the flirty look he gave her. She shook her head in amusement at his antics, getting flustered as he made a show of wooing her.

“Arasseo.” He giggled at her agreeance, and they went into they got up and got dressed for their night out.

The sushi place wasn’t that far from their hotel, a 20-minute walk that allowed them to talk and laugh along with one another. Jeongguk was completely entranced with his girlfriend as she babbled excitedly about her trip, as if he had not already known with the way he kept up with her events on social media.

However, he was brought out of his moment of peace when he caught glimpse of a small group as they approached the restaurant.

He went quiet, instincts on high alert as surveyed the group that was gathered near the entrance of the restaurant. There was 5 of them, 4 women and a man, that fidgeted nervously as they approached the entrance.

To anyone else they would’ve passed them off as a simple group of friends that were loitering outside of the restaurant after eating, not to him.

Jeongguk noted the way they each clutched their phones to themselves as they passed, the back cameras facing the couple as they passed. They both wore masks, concealing their faces but it didn’t matter, anyone that knew them, especially him he would be easily recognizable.

His sweet girl was oblivious to the suspicious nature of the group but noticed the way her boyfriend stiffened as they passed the threshold of the restaurant.

“What’s wrong baby?” Jeongguk brought her into his side more on instinct at her question, while they followed the hostess to their private room.

“Wait” he replied softly as they entered the room that would house them both. Y/N stared at him with her brows furrowed as she sat, confused at his shift in demeanor.

Jeongguk took his mask off and pulled out his phone with an angry sigh.

“Jay. What’s wrong?” He looked up at her question, expression softening as to not worry her. He knew she would be though, so he grabbed her hand softly before speaking.

“That group outside...I think they're press.” Her eyes widened at her words, and Jeongguk hated the slight twinge of fear that flashed in her gaze as she quickly composed.

“But they might not be right? Let’s not worry about it” she said nervously. Jeongguk sighed, knowing that their night was already ruined, he would protect her though, no matter what.

He took his hand from hers and alerted his team that came with him about the situation at hand, knowing that they would handle whatever was to come.

“Let’s get our food to go ok?” He suggested and felt annoyed at the press with the way his sweet girl slumped her shoulders slightly at his words, but she understood.

She had wanted to spend some time with him, a nice date like a normal couple but was acutely aware of their positions. As her popularity grew to staggering heights, the normalcy she had been accustomed to was being weathered away each day.

She was logical though, she understood that it was the price of her success, but still, she was only human and she hated the idea that moments like these would be a rarity with the man she loved.

She smiled tiredly at him and took in the way his eyes widened in slight distress at the sight of her dejection.

“Ok.” Jeongguk leaned across the table kissed her forehead softly after her reply. He promised to himself that he would make it up to her, he didn’t know how yet but he would no matter the lengths he would need to go through to make it happen.

About 20 minutes after, they had their food in hand and Jeongguk felt a little better at her excitement over the food. He had gotten a call from his bodyguard that they had brought a car for them to leave, so they made there departure.

As they exited, Jeongguk’s happy mood dissipated instantly as they were bombarded with the press.

“Jay...” Y/N said with wide eyes at the flashing lights and clamoring of people that were pushing mics in their faces.

Jeongguk moved quickly as he clutched her hand, keeping her behind him as he pushed through the crowd angrily. Everything was moving too fast.

Two of his bodyguards got into action, protecting him on instinct.

“Get her!” he barked at them.

They got into action and used their bodies to protect his girl and to get her in the car. Jeongguk felt relief for a singular moment before it was dashed away when someone made a grab at her from behind. He didn’t hesitate as he kicked the hand out of the hand away.

“Get the fuck out of the way!!” he cursed loudly as he finally made it into the car before his guard shut the door behind him.

He turned to his girl who breathed heavily and tried to compose herself. He was fucking pissed.

“Look at me” he said to her softly, grabbing her face softly to turn her to him. Y/N felt heavy with emotion, her nerves going haywire and all it took was for her to look the man to calm her as he assessed her, checking if she was injured anywhere.

“I’m fine” she assured, the words doing little to calm the murderous look in his eye. “Baby, I am ok” she said with a soft smile, reaching forward and pecking his lips.

As she moved, Jeongguk pulled her back to him and kissed her softly, more than the meagre peck she had given. She sighed against his lips, enjoying having him close, before pulling away and giving him a small smile. He returned it and brought her into his embrace, caressing her head as she melted in his arms.

Y/N had already undressed from her outfit, it was casual, but she couldn’t help but fee; saddened at how the night turned out as she undid her makeup.

She didn’t blame her boyfriend, she couldn’t, and she understood that this was the price of fame, but still it annoyed her greatly that they couldn’t even have this one fucking date without being bombarded.

She thought about how angry Jeongguk had gotten, never seeing the crazed look he had in his eyes before, and maybe something was wrong with her but instead of feeling scared she felt nothing but loved. He had protected her amidst the chaos just like he said he would, and now he was on a very heated call with his manager.

She mulled over the night in her mind and knew that there was no turning back. The simple thought of not having him in her life pressed a crushing weight on her heart, if this was the cost of their union that she would pay it. The thought settled over her and filled her with a deep sense of clarity as she exited the bathroom.

Jeongguk looked to her while still on the phone and relaxed his shoulders when she gave him a small smile. He was glad that she was unharmed and felt a deep sense of pride at how well she was taking all of it.

He said his goodbyes to his manager as she set up sat on the floor in front of the table that had their food. He made his way to her and sat down, their knees touching.

“I’m sorry about tonight” he said softly.

“Why? It isn’t your fault” she responded with a soft smile.

“I know, but it’s the principle. The fucking press! I just wanted to take you to a nice restaurant.” she giggled as he spoke with a pout, like a child complaining about not having their way.

“Yah. Why are you laughing?” he said with laughter of his own.

“Cause you’re adorable!” she said with a snicker.

“Adorable? Yah!” he complained with faux offence. She laughed at his reaction, unable to contain the symphony of giggles from leaving her mouth. Jeongguk laughed along with her in complete awe at how well she was handling it, that was when he had an idea.

“We should do a live.” Y/N sputtered and looked at him with wide eyes.

“Huh?” he chuckled at her reaction.

“A live. On Weverse. If they want to be all up in our business, then it should be on our terms. What do you say?” he reasoned. She thought it over for a moment and smiled with a scoff, shaking her head slightly in disbelief.

Chapter 1:

“Can I sit here please?” Y/N looked up from her computer at the person’s voice. She squinted her eyes for a moment as she tried to decipher where she recognized those eyes from.

His face was covered with a mask and a black cap fit snuggly on his head, concealing his brows and only allowing her to have a view of his eyes. She was in a cafe trying to kill time before her train had to leave when she was disturbed from her typing by the mystery man.

She looked at her phone before responding and realized that she had been so enthralled in her work that she was going to miss her train if she didn’t leave now.

“It’s your lucky day. I gotta head out. Excuse me” she said politely as she grabbed her things to head out. She would’ve left if not for the hand that pulled her back gently by the wrist. She made a sound of protest at the stranger’s audacity and turned to him with a glare. She was stunned at how her mood started to shift at the pleading look he gave her.

“Please. Just sit with me for a moment. It’s important.” She scoffed.

“Yah. I’m gonna miss my train” she said in a whiny tone. The man’s eyes flickered for a moment as if contemplating something before he closed his eyes and let out a deep breath.

Y/N felt her stomach as he lowered his mask a little so that she could see his face. She gasped.

What the fuck!

“Y-you.”

“Shhh” he said with a finger to his lips and used her shocked state to guide her back to her seat.

“Where are you headed to?” he asked softly. Her brain took a second to register before she sputtered a reply.

“Busan. I’m visiting family” his shoulders drooped slightly, letting his guard down a moment.

“That’s good, so am I. I’ll take you. Just please do this favor for me” he practically begged.

She stared at him for a moment, fully perplexed at his request. What could she possibly do for him?

“What could you need from me? I mean you’re...” she glanced around the cafe for a moment before leaning into whisper, “Park Jimin.” Jimin smiled under his mask finding her reactions rather adorable before his expression shifted to serious.

“I have a dilemma. I got separated from my friends and ran into some sasaengs. I just need to wait with me for a bit until my car arrives. Is that ok?” her heart softened slightly, feeling pity for his situation.

Jimin, watched her carefully as she nibbled her lip in contemplation before she sighed and put her bag on the table.

“Thank you” he said earnestly. She gave him a small smile.

“It’s ok, take it as gift for surviving the military.” he titled his head and let out soft peel of laughter. The sound made her a little giddy, the sound far clearer in person compared to his lives.

“Are you ARMY?” she felt her face heat up at his question as she took out her laptop.

“This is embarrassing” she muttered. Jimin caught her words and laughed again. “Yah. Stop laughing” she complained with a pout.

She’s adorable.

“Sorry. People usually start asking for pictures by this point, this is a nice change.” She gave him a soft smile, laced with pity and Jimin felt his heart flutter at her gaze. He turned his eyes away from her, unable to stare for too long as heat traveled from his neck to his face.

She was stunning. The kind of beauty that made you stop for a moment and gaze upon her. Her features were soft, big doe eyes that slightly turned upwards, pretty dimples, full lips that were set in a slight pout and the cutest nose complemented by her brown skin and long dark locs that fell down her back stopping right above her hips.

“What’s your name?” She had resumed her work on her laptop when he turned his head away now at his question, she looked to him and answered shyly.

“Y/N Choi.” He hummed in response and tilted his head a little to the left before hesitantly asking his question.

“You’re Korean?” She giggled softly. she was used to the perplexity that came when she told people her name as she did not look Korean—well mostly.

“Half. My dad is from here, and my mom is from Jamacia.”

“Ahhh. Are you just here to visit?”

“No, I just moved to Seoul. My dad moved back when I went to college. I moved here after getting my masters, for work.” He listened intently to her words, picking up how her voice shifted slightly at the mention of her father. A sad twinge mirroring the flash of pain in her eyes.

“Why did he move back? If you don’t mind” She went silent for a moment, trying to keep her tears at bay. Jimin felt horrible as he saw her eyes turn glassy. He reached his hand forward, taking her soft one into his own.

“I’m sorry. You don’t have to answer.” she was startled at the touch but decided to tell him anyway.

“My mom passed 6 years ago. My dad moved back shortly after. It’s ok” she answered with a smile. It was a soft thing, her words coming out wetly. He caressed the back of the back of her hand with his thumb as she composed herself. She let out a little giggle.

“This is not how I envisioned meeting you would be like.” Jimin laughed at her words feeling oddly at ease the longer he sat with her.

“Oh. How did you imagine it?” he teased. She closed her eyes in embarrassment, almost as if the action would erase him from in front of her. When she opened them, Jimin stared deeply into her orbs, eyes filled with mischief. She let a light gasp and turned her head away slightly, earning an amused chuckle from the man and a slight tug of her finger. She turned to him at this and noticed that he had started to toy with her acrylics absentmindedly.

“Yah. It’s rude to ignore your elders” he teased further. She scoffed with a slight smile playing on her lips and rolled her eyes dramatically. Jimin smirked under his mask, enjoying her sassiness.

“Who’s to say I’m not older?” He stared at her for a moment, not believing her quip at all. She looked a little younger than his maknae, 24 or 25 at best. She got nervous at his staring and shifted her gaze before muttering under her breath.

“I’m 24”

“That’s what I thought” he said cheekily. She sucked her teeth and removed her hand from his and went back to typing. Jimin didn’t like this, he couldn’t explain why but he rather enjoyed their hands together, far more than he should have.

She shook her head in amusement and went back to work, typing away on her laptop for a few minutes while Jimin watched her.

“What are you working on?” He inquired curiously. She glanced up at him through her lashes, sending a flash of heat down his spine.

“Lesson plans.”

“Lesson plans? You’re a teacher?”

“Professor. I got a position at SNU.” Jimin looked at her in awe for moment. He sung her praises, earning a shy blush from her and they fell into smooth conversation after that.

Jimin found out that she had graduated with her master's from Oxford and due to her studies, she hadn’t been able to see her family for nearly 2 years. She had come home due to getting an offer from SNU as an assistant professor where she would be instructing various English courses.

She said that she was surprising her family with her visit as they were originally expecting her to come home next week. However, she had rushed her plans to make it in time for her grandmother’s 80th birthday which was tomorrow. Her words made his heart melt as she got excited while talking about her family. He had learned that she was the eldest of 5, with a twin brother who was 7 minutes younger, a fact she emphasized, making him laugh. Then there were her younger siblings, another set of twins who had recently turned 20 and finally her little brother who was 8, and a niece and nephew she had yet to meet.

He had revealed to her that he and Jeongguk had just finished filming Are You Sure and were going to visit their families before heading to the states for work. He had told her about them making a new album that would be releasing next year, a fact that he was not supposed to divulge but he couldn’t help it, she was easy to talk to. Before they knew it, an hour had passed and Jimin had finally gotten a call stating that their ride was there.

She had made to pay the bill they had stacked up after 3 rounds of drinks, but Jimin stopped her despite her protest and paid while also leaving a $100 tip. He guided her out of the cafe, taking her small suitcase, the action making her heart flutter.

She shook her head a little as her mind started to go in treacherous territory. She couldn’t have him, at all, he was Jimin and she was Y/N. In no world could she even have the chance to call him hers, those thoughts penetrated her brain as they made it to the black SUV with heavy tints.

“Get in” Jimin told her softly as he took her bags. She opened the back door of the vehicle shyly and when she did her eyes widened and she stood in shock for a full 30 seconds before the man raised a brow with a smirk. She snapped out of her daze and went in, sitting as far away from him as she could, the action prompting a soft chuckle.

“You could at least say hi” he said in a teasing tone, highly amused at her skittish nature, knowing well what his presence did to people.

Kim Taehyung was an adonis in the flesh. Pure sex appeal and confidence emitting from him without a word, and when he did open his mouth, she felt pure heat pool in between her legs.

“Hello” she said politely without looking at him. If she had turned her head slightly, she would have caught his appraising look of her figure and the way his eyes softened at the sound of her voice. Instead, no other words passed between them as Jimin got in, causing her to slide in the middle seat and sitting right next to the very man who looked as if he would eat her alive.

“Hyung, I think your friend is in shock” he drawled out. Jimin was about to scold him for his teasing but was cut off by the friend herself.

“Yah. This friend has ears” she said with full sass, turning to look him in the eye and earning a loud laugh from Jimin as the driver started their 6-hour journey.

Taehyung’s eyes widened slightly at her attitude, the nature of it propelling his fondness further.

“Leave her alone. I owe her a favor” Jimin deescalated. Her mouth was set in a stern expression, extenuating their natural pout, as she turned forward facing away from the man who was oh so conveniently her bias.

Taehyung glanced at Jimin over her head, his hyung giving him a warning look that he returned with a lazy smirk.

“What’s your name?” she tried not let his deep voice affect her but was failing. She schooled her expressions easily, keeping them neutral but her body was reacting, a fact that irritated her as she disliked the fact that this man that she had idolized for 6 years got under skin so easily upon their first meeting.

“Y/N” she answered flatly without looking to him. Jimin watched the interaction carefully, waiting to step in if need be.

Taehyung scoffed lightly with a smile, an amused expression settling onto his face. She was quite bratty, something he thoroughly enjoyed, and was the opposite of what Jimin had described over text. Jimin had sung her praises, telling him all that he had learned, leaving out her headstrong nature, and the fact that she looked like an angry kitten when she caught an attitude.

“Are you not going to ask me mine?” he teased. She sucked her teeth and rolled her eyes lightly before turning to him.

“I don’t enjoy people toying with me. I don’t like childish behavior. I know who you are, and right now I don’t care. I just want to get home.” she rushed out before reaching in her pocket for her Airpods and connecting them to her phone.

The tanned man was stunned for a moment and Jimin was trying and failing to hold in his laughter, the driver not even trying to conceal his own amusement at the girl telling the idol off.

“I told you to leave her alone” Jimin said in between laughter. She couldn’t hear them as she had her music blasting in her ears with her eyes closed. The two men glanced at her before speaking in low tones.

“Are you sure she’s an ARMY?” Jimin snorted at his words

“Why? Expected her to fawn over you? You were being an ass” he replied in his Busan accent.

“I was only teasing” Taehyung tried to defend, now feeling slightly bad for his teasing after mulling over the logistics. She had helped Jimin, even when she could’ve left him to fend for himself, causing her to miss her train, even though she was given the option of riding with them.

“Just apologize. She’s a good person.” Taehyung studied Jimin as he spoke the words. He had known this girl for an hour and was defending her so vehemently. He could tell that his hyung had taken a liking to her, a fact that did not bother him as he felt the connection the moment, she had sat in the car.

Y/N’s presence was enticing even when she had spoken shyly before he had pushed her to be combative. He had understood Jimin’s interest and he knew that he wouldn’t have bothered her in that cafe if his gut hadn’t trusted her. His instincts were never wrong, a quality that freaked them out half the time.

The group had not been actively looking for another person to add in their dynamic, but they were open to the idea, perhaps it was fate that Jimin had been stalked today, allowing for him to cross paths with their missing piece.

[...]

After the first hour of the car ride, Y/N had finally softened up to Taehyung. The man had apologized for his teasing, and she had replied in kind, stating that she was just upset that her original plans had been disrupted. Jimin had felt bad at her words, but she had reassured him that it was fine due to the nature of their meeting.

The pair melted at her being understanding and kept sharing glances when she wasn’t looking. They had decided mentally that she was someone they could consider to be a part of the relationship that the 7 of them shared if all parties agreed.

Y/N was unaware of their intentions but could not deny the pull she felt towards them both. Her body felt incredibly hot the longer she remained in between them. It frightened her a little as she was unsure on how to classify these emotions.

They were insanely attractive and charismatic, a fact that she already knew but it was more than that. It felt like she was bound to them in some way that her brain could not fully conceptualize but still yearned for them the longer they drove.

It didn’t help that the pair was incredibly funny and had a lot in common with her. Taehyung had beamed when she told her about her career and passions for literature, and Jimin when she revealed that she had done ballet since she was 3.

By hour 4 they had made a stop at a gas station, and she was relieved that she could be away from them for a moment when she went to the bathroom. The boys had done the same, both adorned in masks and hats to help conceal their identity.

After she was done washing her hands she splashed water on her face to cool her down, staring in the mirror questioning her own sanity for a moment as she thought about what it would be like to be in between both of them in a different manner.

She eventually left the bathroom and was met with the pair at the register. They didn’t make eye contact with the clerk, a fact that didn’t truly matter as the poor boy didn’t even bother with a glance due to his tiredness.

Snacks secured she followed them out of the store and back into the SUV. She let out a sigh, the sound boardering on a moan as she took her first bit of the rice ball in her hands, not realizing before how truly hungry she was. The boys glanced at each other again without her being aware.

They felt the same connection she did, a bit more intense than they expected but they couldn’t deny that they enjoyed it.

They chatted for a few moments after eating when she got a call. They caller id read Auntie showcasing a picture of n older woman likely in her late 50s. Jimin’s eyes widened at this as he recognized the woman instantly.

Taehyung gave him a quizzical look while Y/N spoke to the woman affectionately on the other line, explaining that she had missed her train and was hiking a ride. They couldn’t make out exactly what the woman was saying but they she was scolding her niece, then Y/N was told to switched to FaceTime. She glanced at Jimin and the man broke out of his state of shock and instead of replying he simply took her phone, causing the young woman to let a sound of shock and switched it himself.

When the video turned on the woman on the other line greeted him with familiarity.

“Oh! Jiminssi! Aigo, how have you been?” Jimin giggled at the woman’s words, cooing slightly as if she was speaking to a child. He felt the dumbfounded looks of the pair beside and ignore them, giving his full attention to the woman on the phone.

“I’m doing well, Auntie. I didn’t know Y/N was your niece.”

“Eh?! Auntie?!” Y/N said in shock. He turned to her with a cheeky smile then and she snatched her phone.

“Auntie how do you know him?” The woman gave her a stern look laced with fondness.

“He’s Sooyoung’s boy! You remember Sooyoung don’t you?” Y/N jaw dropped at her words.

III

Y/N opened her eyes slowly, a groan leaving her lips when she registered the tiredness of her body. Her mind was sluggish for a moment as she slowly recalled the events of the night before. She gasped at the memory of Jeongguk and the way he had touched her, feeling timid as she remembered exactly what they had done.

She scanned the room, looking for said man and felt a twinge of fear when she realized that she was alone. She winced as she sat up due to the ache between her legs and quickly realized that she was naked.

She searched for her glasses and soon found them on her bedside table. After putting them on she scanned her room for something to thrown on, eventually she spotted Jeongguk’s shirt. He still here she thought with a smile as she stood. She made a sound of surprise at the weakness of her legs and clutched her nightstand for support. After her blunder she moved slower this time and successfully put the shirt on and that was when she heard the tell-tale signs of someone else in her home.

Jeongguk was humming under his breath while putting the finishing touches on breakfast. His mind filled with thoughts of his pretty girl. He had fallen completely and had no reservations about it. Her soft smile, the way she laughed with her entire body filling the room with joy, and her brilliance was something that left him in awe. The thought brought a smile to his face as he thought of her and it only deepened when he felt arms wrapped around his waist from behind.

“Good morning.” he chuckled in response at the sound of her groggily voice.

“Good morning” he said and turned to face her. Her lips were slightly swollen, and she wore nothing but his T-shirt and the pink bonnet on her head. He kissed her, soft and slow and relished in the content sigh that emitted from her.

“Feeling ok?” he asked after pulling away, hands still resting on her hips. She nodded in response, with a shy expression on her face. He grinned at this and led her to the other side of the island to have a seat before serving breakfast.

“Thank you” she said as he sat beside her with his own food. They ate and fell into conversation.

“We’re going out tonight. Be ready at 7.” she turned to him at his words while still eating. She didn’t know how to handle such affection, being catered to, it wasn’t something she was used to, but she liked it.

“Where are we going?”

“It’s a surprise.” she pouted at his response and returned to her food, earning a soft chuckle from her boyfriend. “At least tell me how I should dress? Casual?”

“You’d look good in anything” he said gazing on her fondly. She turned her head to him with a deadpan face and he only her a cheeky smile in return. She scoffed and turned her head with a grin forming.

“Can you be serious?”

“No.” They both laughed at his response. “Just wear something nice...comfortable.” She nodded at his words, and they fell into a comfortable silence as they finished their breakfast. I could get used to this Jeongguk thought.

It was after 12pm and Jeongguk laid contently in Y/N’s bed while she washed her hair. He had pulled strings to get their date set up and was now scrolling through her socials for gift ideas. He found her Goodreads and went to her want to read list and smiled at the idea forming in his head. He wanted this date to be perfect for her and his competitive nature wouldn’t allow him to fall short.

His head turned when she entered the room, eyes darkening at the sight of her. She wore a silk robe that stopped in the middle of her thighs, and he could tell she had nothing on underneath. She didn’t say a word as she went to her vanity on the other side of the room, a sense of peace washing over him at the sight of her.

He propped himself on his side, scrolling on his phone while glancing at her often. She had taken the towel off of her head and he watched with fascination as she meticulous worked in sections. A mix of moisturizer and heat protectant before grabbing her blow dryer with a comb attachment on it.

As she dried her hair, she was unaware of her boyfriend staring at her with wide eyes.

Jeongguk looked in awe at how her dried hair fell around her, thinking she was done. Instead, he watched as she opened the draw beside her and pulled out a silk bag. He titled his head to the side in confusion for a moment and then realization dawned when she pulled out a wig.

“Babe, can you pass my phone” she asked, turning her head to him. She snickered at him, breaking him from his trance. He blinked, breaking his staring.

“Eh?” she giggled at his response.

“My phone please.” He smiled with a dazed look in his eyes and grabbed her phone from her side of the bed. When he gave her the phone, she gave him her thanks and was going to turn back to her mirror, but he gripped the back of her neck softly and tilted her head up to face him and kissed her. It was slow and soft, making her giddy as she sighed into his mouth. He pulled away slowly and pecked her lips once more for good measure. They smiled at each other, both dazed by the kiss.

“You’re so beautiful” he whispered. She put her hands over her face, earning a laugh from him.

“You can’t keep saying things like that” she said shyly while turning to face her mirror. He giggled in response.

“Why? I’m just saying the truth” he said while wrapping his tattooed arm around her shoulders. She shook her head at his antics with a smile. He looked at them in the mirror; she was too busy grabbing a comb from her table and when she looked up Jeongguk had taken a photo of them. She gasped softly and he kissed her cheek before returning to her bed and stretching like a cat.

Jeongguk had been engrossed in one of her YouTube videos while simultaneously sneaking glances at her as she started cornrowing her hair, when he got an alert from the flower shop he had contacted. He would have to leave, a thought that saddened him, but he knew he would see her later for their date and he wanted to put all of his efforts in. He got up with a sigh and went to his girlfriend who was humming along to the music she was playing. He had recognized it, a reggae song from an older artist named Sizzla as he had become one of his favorites since from the playlist she shared.

“Hey” he said softly after kissing her cheek. She looked to him with a quizzical look. “I’m gonna head out ok. I’ll be back later.” She pouted involuntarily at his words and it made his heart flutter. He pecked her lips in response.

“You still not gonna tell me where we’re going?” she asked while oiling her scalp. He shook his head no with a smile. She rolled her eyes playfully and turned back to the mirror. Placing one more kiss to her forehead, he put an extra shirt he bought on and reluctantly left.

He hummed the song she was playing under his breath as he entered his car and decided to play it as he drove.

[...]

“WOIIIII!” Y/N and Ana laughed at Taylese’s exclamation over the phone. Her girls were watching her as she did her makeup on FaceTime.

“Lese!”

“De man love him ooman!” (The man loves his woman) Ana said. Y/N bent her head in laughter at her words. She knew that Jeongguk liked her, he had said so and had shown it to her, but she didn’t believe that he loved her...at least she wanted to believe it. It was too soon, and she couldn’t even begin to decipher the deep-rooted admiration she felt for the man. It was if he had cracked her open and made space for himself in her heart and mind without her even realizing it.

It felt good, really good, but she understood the life he had and the budding exposure she was getting and feared the reactions of the public if they were ever revealed. However, she liked the idea of him showing her off to the world, and that thought terrified her.

“Heen even gi you time ta tink gyal! He say come hea!” (He didn’t even give you any to think girl! He said ‘come her!’) Ana and Y/n laughed loudly at their friend’s antics.

“You so fool!” Y/N said.

“If he a bun pon you mi affi kill him!” (If he cheats on you, I’ll kill him).

“ANA!!” She shouted with laughter at her friend’s words.

“You laughin? Girlll I’d juk him up hea!”

“When yall ga stop bui!” Y/N said with laughter. It felt good to know that they cared for her though.

“Fatru girl... I sure ween gatta worry doh wid da way you fix him.” Ana laughed at Taylese’s words before saying.

“Him hed gone fi de tight hol’”

“I HANGING UP MAN!” She exclaimed at the crudity of Ana’s words. Her friends laughed loudl at her shyness.

“Holon man. We sorry” Taylese said with laughter. Y/N shook her head as her own laughter subsided and continued to apply her lash extensions. “Whatchu wearin’ doh?”

“Ine noh.”

“Weh yuh a go?” Ana asked.

“Heen tell me chal. Talm bout suprise.”

“Goillll! Dat trip out fa he movie hea!” Y/N laughed at Taylese’s words. The call continued then as the girls helped her pick out an outfit and Y/N felt nothing but complete fullness at this new life she had, filled with love and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Jeongguk’s room looked like a tornado had passed through it. Clothes thrown everywhere as he stressed about what he was going to wear. He had already made her gift, a book bouquet that possessed 5 novels she had on her Goodreads and were inlaid with pink lilies of various sizes. It took several YouTube and TikTok tutorials for him to get it looking perfect for his girl.

He could have easily paid someone to make it, but he thought he would be more meaningful coming from his hands. He bought her a set of 4 Yurman bracelets, opting out of the Tiffany he had originally planned when he remembered the band he saw on her wrist before. Now his nerves clawing at his skin as he agonized over what look best to wear, wanting to impress her. He cursed loudly and relented by calling his hyungs.

“Hey bro!” Hoseok answered from the comfort of his couch. Jeongguk noticed he was with Jin and Namjoon how greeted their maknae.

“Help me!” he whined loudly.

“Eh? What’s wrong with you?” Jin asked.

“I have a date with Y/N. I don’t know what wear.” They laughed. They fucking laughed at him and his distress. “Yah! I’m fucking serious.”This caused the laughter to increase and Jeongguk briefly thought about how hard it would be to hide 3 bodies.

“Yah! You were so confident with your bragging earlier” Namjoon said.

“Ehhh! Our Jeonggukkie is nervous!” The others laughed at Hoseok words.

“Yah! Are you going to help me or not?!” he exclaimed.

“Alright. Alright. What you got?” Jin asked.

He spent the next 30 minutes being teased endlessly by his hyungs before they finally settled on an outfit. He went the simple route in order to save time and hoped that his girl liked him enough to excuse such a boring outfit. Black short sleeved dress shirt paired with tailored black trousers and black chunky loafers to match, alongside several rings and a diamond bracelet on his wrists. After dressing himself, he hung up the phone, grabbed everything he needed and left.

He drove with her playlist in the background and was too pleased at how quickly he was learning the lyrics of some of his favorites. ‘Woman I Need You’ played as he was approaching her condo and he smiled widely while singing along. He felt like a teenager fawning over his crush, so giddy that the redness crawling up his neck was near permanent as he knocked on her door with her gifts in hand.

As Y/N was spraying on her perfume she heard a knock on her door. Her stomach fluttered with butterflies and after doing one final once over, she grabbed her purse and phone and headed to the door.

When the door opened, Jeongguk’s breath hitched as he looked at her in a daze. He didn’t know how someone could be so beautiful.

“Hey” he breathed out. Y/N blushed as she saw the way he looked at her. He scanned her frame and smiled widely when he looked in her eyes. She motioned for him to come in and gasped when he showed the bouquet in his hands as he entered.

“Thanks baby” she said before pecking his lips. “You didn’t have to get me anything.” she said shyly.

“I wanted to...You look beautiful by the way” he said. And she did. Her hair now fell down her back in loose curls, framing her face, beautifully pairing with the sultry makeup she had applied. Her dress made his head spin. The silk leopard print fell asymmetrically past her knees and the thin straps and open neckline allowed him to have the perfect view of her ample bust. He would enjoy taking her out of it if she allowed.

“Thank you. Let me get my shoes and we can leave. Ok?” he hummed in response and let out a deep breath as he watched her walk away. Her hips swayed naturally and the fabric of the dress combined with her perfect behind allowed him to see every movement. She’s trying to kill me he thought.

He had sat on her couch when she came out of her room holding two separate pairs of shoes.

“Which one?” He smiled lovingly at her and pointed to the strappy black ones that had a leopard detail on the 4-inch heel.

“Thanks” she said with a smile. He motioned for her to come forward; she looked at him quizzically but listened. When she was close enough, he took the heel from her hand and grabbed her ankle softly and out them on for her.

“One more thing.” He grabbed her hand carefully and pulled the Yurman box out of his pocket.

“Yah! that’s too much” she protested.

“It’s fine” he argued back with a smile. He placed the bracelets on her wrists and kissed the back of her hand before standing.

“Gaja.” She smiled and nodded her head at his words.

“Where are we going anyway?” she asked after putting on a coat and locking the door. They walked to his car and Jeongguk opened the passenger side for her before answer.

“Theatre.” She smiled brightly at his words, her eyes sparkling and Jeongguk felt his nerves dissipating.

“Really?!” he laughed fondly at her excitement when he closed his side of the door after coming in.

“Hmm. Phantom of the Oprea is showing tonight.” She squealed in excitement as he pulled out of the lot and he smiled widely.

“That’s my favorite play! How did you know?”

“I have my ways” he teased. She sucked her teeth playfully. In reality he had been stalking her pages all day in between preparing for their date and noticed that she had mentioned it being her favorite in an older TikTok post. As if fate had intended for them to be intertwined, one of the most prominent theatres in Seoul were currently on their 2nd weekend showing of the play.

He tapped his fingers on the steering wheel and joined in singing along to the Sizzla song when his phone connected to his car again.

“Orr! You learn quickly” she teased. He chuckled and sung louder, ensuring that she understood that while he sung the lyrics the only woman on his mind was her. She blushed furiously as she joined him in on singing as he drove and realized that Jeongguk had stolen her heart entirely without her even realizing it and she didn’t intend on having it back.

[...]

Jeongguk loved her. Like really loved her. He hadn’t stop smiling since he had seen her. Now they were exiting the private booth he had gotten in the theatre and giggled as she talked excitedly about the play. He already knew she was brilliant but hearing her in real time speak about the intricacies of the production left him in awe. He had merely listened intently as they made it back to his car as she rambled on about the play and couldn’t imagine not having her in his life anymore.

“Yah! I gotta make a video on this!” he laughed at her words as he started driving.

“Cute. Really cute” he said in between laughter. She didn’t even register what he said and it made her even more adorable in his eyes. Jeongguk laughed louder when she played the songs from the play and relented in singing with her. That was the remainder of the car ride as he took them back to his house. He had prepared a meal for them, wanting to be with her comfortably after the play.

He hands his hands over her eyes as he led her inside from behind.

“Left” he said with a giggle as he guided her to the table he had set up. After sitting her down carefully he removed his hands. “Open!” Y/N gasped when she took in the sight before her. He had prepared various dishes from home, peas and rice, plantain, bake macaroni, steam snapper and for dessert, something she hadn’t had in almost 2 years, guava duff. At that she couldn’t help but tear up.

Jeongguk panicked, thinking he had done something wrong. “What is it?” he asked, eyes flooded with concern as he knelt in front of her. She wiped her eyes, a futile endeavor as tears still poured down her cheeks. Instead of speaking she pulled him forward by the collar of his shirt and kissed him. She poured every emotion into the action, and he groaned in her mouth while wrapping his arms around her waist. She nipped his lip as she broke the kiss, earning a moan from the man in front of her. When she opened her eyes, she suppressed a whimper from the intense look in his eyes.

“It’s perfect. Thank you” she said earnestly. He smiled at her words and stood, giving her a sweet kiss on the forehead before taking his own seat.

“Try it” he urged after preparing a plate for her. She tried the rice first and had to force herself not to cry at the familiarity of it. It was hard to find the ingredients for Bahamian food here, and expensive, so the thought and time put into it made her heart swell. “Did you make this?” she asked while tearing into the food. Jeongguk chuckled at her intensity finding adorable.

“I had Jin hyung help. You like it?” she nodded her head yes while she continued to stuff her face. He smiled widely, loving her sincerity, it was one of things he loved about her the most, how she was unapologetically herself no matter what. “I’m glad” he said softly.

Their meal proceeded and they talked about everything, Jeongguk listened intently as she rambled about her schedule she was preparing for in Japan and already made a mental not to attend the conference she was going to speaking at.

“Which show are you going to in Tokyo?”

“Day 2. Why?”

“Which row?”

“6th.” He clucked his teeth at her response.

“That won’t do. I’ll get you soundcheck.” She gasped at his words and the way he said them so nonchalantly.

“Do I have a choice?” she asked cheekily.

“No” he replied with a chuckle. She laughed with him and admired the way his eyes lit up when he talked about the upcoming tour.

She had begged him to not spoil anything as she wanted to be surprised like every other ARMY. He relented but still hyped her up about what the band had in store.

“Was I always your bias?” She blinked at his words, before snickering. He squinted his eyes at her, a tiny smile playing on his lips.

“You want an honest answer?”

“Yah!” he said with a light chuckle.

“No.”

“Who?” she resisted in telling him but eventually caved in between laughter.

“Hobi! Happy?”

“Aishhh! Hobi hyung is gonna be in trouble tomorrow” he said with a chuckle. She laughed at his words. Jeongguk’s playful jealousy dissipated as he admired her. Their meal continued in this fashion, playful banter and talks of their plans for the year and Jeongguk couldn’t wait until he had the opportunity to claim her openly.

[...]

“You really don’t have to do all of this” she said wistfully as Jeongguk led her into his room. She couldn’t see as he had his hands over her eyes again, restricting her view once more for another surprise.

“But I want too” he whined. She snickered in response. “Open.” She opened her eyes and gasped at the sight before her.

On his bed were an array of essentials: a silk robe similar to the one she had, two bonnets, skin care that matched her own products at home, a pair of comfortable silk pajamas, and several moomoos that resembled the various ones she owned. She turned to her boyfriend in disbelief and softened greatly at the nervous smile etched on his face.

“You’re perfect!” she said with a giggle and hugged him. Jeongguk sunk into her embrace and kissed the top of her forehead.

“I want you to be comfortable when you stay here...You can bring whatever you want” he uttered lovingly as he caressed her back while still embracing. She pulled away a little to see his face, crossing her arms behind his neck and gave him a peck on the lips. She smiled at him softly.

“You spoil me” she teased. He smirked, content with himself.

“You’re mine, I’ll give you everything you want” he whispered.

“Hajima!” she squealed and pressed her face to his chest. He laughed at her shyness.

“There’s more” he said in between laughter.

“Yah!” he pulled away, laughing subsiding and went to his bedside table. He opened the drawer and grabbed the final gifts he had prepared and turned to his girl. He grabbed her hand softly and placed a set of house keys in her hand.

“You can come here whenever when you want” he said softly. Y/N looked at him with wide eyes, shock and admiration swelling in her bones. “This is yours, use it however you want.” A black card. She stared at the items for a moment before huffing in disbelief. Jeongguk tilted his head slightly, gazing at her softly as she processed the weight of the gifts she had received. Access paired with the intricate assortment of mundane things that she didn’t even need to ask for. He just did it. Simply because he wanted to. He simply wanted to, for her.

“I can’t take this” she said in disbelief.

“Why? They’re yours. I am yours. Everything I have is yours. Ok?” he pulled her into him as he spoke. He hoped she understood the weight of his words. Understood that there was nothing she couldn’t have if he had the power to give it to her. That he loved her so much already and could feel the way his heart stretched every minute to fill the bursting emotion that grew whenever he thought of her, which was always.

She looked in his eyes and felt her body heat at the deep emotion in them. She thought it to be love, but she didn’t want to voice it. It was too soon, and yet, what rules were there to declare such a thing. Her body relaxed and she smiled at him and Jeongguk felt relief and kissed her tenderly. She sighed into his mouth and decided right there that she accepted his words as fact.

Jeongguk laid on his bed giggling with his feet up while watching the video Y/N did with Quenlin Blackwell, while she was in the shower.

Quenlin: You ready to edit farm?

Y/N: I was born ready girl.

Jeongguk giggled at the video, thoroughly enjoying the way words rolled from her tongue in her accent.

Y/N: Gimme a close up...Yh just like that.

Quenlin: Girl! You talking my cameraman through it!

Jeongguk laughed loudly alongside his girlfriend in the video.

He watched as Y/N stood on the revolving platform, back turned the camera. His amusement gave way as he smiled in a daze while watching her pose for the camera. She was a natural he thought. After the video ended, he went on TikTok and searched for edits of her. They weren’t hard to find and he favorited each one. Soon he went to Instagram and checked her page.

He grinned when he saw her story, she had posted the title photo of the play they had seen. The next was a selfie from tonight. He bit his lip and screenshotted the photo. I shouldn’t he thought. It didnt stop him from posting the same title card on his own story and next, a screenshot of ‘Woman I Need You’ by Sizzla from his apple music. He giggled and faceplanted into the pillow beneath him, trying to suppress his giddiness.

That was how Y/N had found him after her nightly routine.

“Yah” she said with a giggle. He turned to face her and sweet smile on his face, and she shook her head at his antics He stretched his hands out, signaling for her to come to him. She got into the bed and Jeongguk pulled her into him, and she let out a sound of surprise. Soon, she went into a fit of giggles as the man placed kisses all over her face.

“Yah! What was that for?” She asked with a smile. He hugged her with a content sigh before replying.

“I’m happy” he said and looked at her through his lashes.

“Me too” she whispered softly. Jeongguk stared at her for a moment before kissing her softly. Y/N sighed into it and reveled as the kiss soon turned passionate.

Jeongguk could already feel himself hardening as he settled his hips in between her thighs. He nipped her lip lightly before pulling from her to take his shirt off. She sighed at the sight of him, the way his tattoos splayed across his arm, leading to his chest, a clear path to his corded muscles. He groaned at the look she was giving him.

“You’re gonna be the death of me” he said before gripping the nape of her neck and pulling her into another kiss. Their tongues tangled as they kissed and Jeongguk had reached her waist and untied the belt of her robe with ease. He groaned loudly, eyes fluttering upon seeing she was bare underneath. Using this brief distraction, Y/N flipped their positions so that she could straddle him earning shaky breath from the man below her. She took the robe off slowly, not breaking eye contact and Jeongguk was sure then that she was a siren of some sorts. Some deity descended upon Earth for him to worship.

He had no complaints when she eased him out of his boxers. He moaned when she trailed her hand down from his chest to abdomen, her manicured nails lightly scratching him as she leaned forward to kiss him again. It was slow and utterly filthy, a mess of tongue and teeth before she bit his lower lip and trailed her mouth to his neck. He was whimpering beneath her affection, his cock twitching as it rested against her went cunt. His hands roamed her body as she nipped his neck, trailing her movement over his chest and lower abdomen. He breaths came out short and in rapid succession as she brought her face to his cock. She stared at him through her lashes for a moment and he was certain that her mission was to kill him when she licked his tip.

He moaned at the movement, the sound increasing as she wrapped her hand around the base and took the head into her mouth.

“F-Fuckkk” he moaned while brushing her curls out of her face, holding her hair back so he could get a clear view of her ministrations. She took him into her mouth slowly, and he could do nothing but whimper helplessly as she took every inch that her pretty mouth would allow.

“Oh Fuck! Y/N. Y/N!” he moaned loudly as she bobbed her up sucking his cock with purpose.

She moaned at the sounds he made, the action making Jeongguk whimper helplessly, unable to control the movement of his hips. When he hit the back of her throat, she took him in, urging her body to obey and felt rather pleased when her boyfriend made a makeshift ponytail with her hair and began fucking her throat. He moaned with each thrust and sat up, kneeling before her.

“Oh fuck...fuck.” he whimpered helplessly as his precious girl took everything he gave her.

Tears drained from her eyes and her jaw was beginning to ache but she wanted to ruin him. “Y/N! S-stop, I’m gonna cum. Fuck!” he groaned loudly. He pulled her off of him and she gasped at the grip he had on her hair, knowing the work she had put into it would be ruined when Jeongguk kissed her hard. She moaned as she felt his fingers travel to her pussy. He rubbed her clit and marveled in how wet she had gotten from taking his cock down her throat.

He turned her around, positioning her so that she was on all fours. She gasped at how quickly he had gotten her how he wanted.

“B-baby...Ohhhh” she moaned loudly when he pushed inside of her. The stretch made her knees buckle but he kept her in place.

“What a good girl I have” he teased as he started thrusting deeply into her cunt.

She moaned with each movement, feeling him everywhere in this position. She tried to pull her body forward to slow the intensity as the pleasure threatened to consume her entirely. “Stay right there and take it” he drawled out while pulling her hips back and forth to meet his thrusts. He watched as her body began to shake as he kneaded the flesh of her backside.

“Oh God!” she moaned loudly in response as he sped up his movements and held her hands at the bottom of her spine, keeping her arched exactly how wanted. Jeongguk grunted with each thrust, enjoying the feeling of her gripping him so tightly and the sight of white ring of cum that settled at the base of his cock. “Jayyyy! Oh” she cried out as her walls convulsed violently around his cock.

“"You've been so good baby. Just come all over my cock” he urged deeply and his sweet girl obeyed his every word as she moaned helplessly while making a mess of the bed.

The intensity caused him to pull out, this didn’t stop him from reaching his hand under her and rubbing her clit, adding in her pleasure and the intensity of her orgasm.

"J-jeong—!" She tried to say but she went limp as she came even harder as he gave her pleasure. He growled, the sound coming from the depths of his chest as he turned her over and he relished in the sight of the tears that spilled from her eyes as she tried to focus them. He kissed her messily and held her still before plunging his middle fingers into her cunt and pulled back to stare at her intently, savoring the way her face contorted in pleasure.

He sat her on the edge of the bed with one hand holding her head up so that she looked into his eyes as he fucked her with his fingers.

"Come on baby, that’s it” he urged through gritted teeth, and she could do nothing but obey. She saw black spots in her vision as she came, so much harder than ever before. The groans of her boyfriend as she came all over him made her clench harder around his digits. She felt like she was underwater. The pleasure consuming her entirely causing her to cum again without any prompting from her him.

She heard Jeongguk let a groan at her overstimulated state while her eyes glazed over. She heard him call for her, slowly coaxing her back to reality. Instead of verbally responding she simply reached her hands forward wanting to embrace him. She felt his firm arms embrace her while he planted kisses at the crown of her head while whispering sweet praises, effectively soothing her. She didn't know exactly when it happened, but so consumed by the intensity she had received, she fell into a deep sleep.

After cleaning them both up, Jeongguk peppered her head with kisses while smiling widely before returned to his phone. He enjoyed having her tucked into him like this, especially after their passionate love making. He knew he was ruined for anyone else and was rather pleased at the thought. He had meant what he said to her, he was hers entirely and no one would be able to replace her.

These thoughts ran wildly in his mind as he followed the reactions of his latest post. ARMYs were already trying to decipher the meaning behind his story, and he felt giddy when the connection with Y/N was realized.

OP 1: OMG!!??! JKxY/N!

One person posted with screenshots of their posts. He wouldn’t confirm anything, not until he got approval from his girl. He understood the weight of their relationship going public and although he was ready to bear the weight, he refused to put her under scrutiny.

OP 2: WTF!!! Does this mean we’re getting him on her show??!!

His brows furrowed at this comment. What show? he thought. He went into a deep dive under the comment and his eyes widened at the confirmation of her new variety show that was set to air in March. He knew she had presence online, that although she downplayed it, she had a massive following and that meant something.

So, it didn’t surprise him that she was eligible for a hosting position, she was more than capable, and it made his heart swell with pride. As he dug more, he found out that she was far more popular than she had let on, he should have felt concerned but remembering how shy she got when speaking of her achievements made his protective instincts spark.

He scrolled more and saw that she had done an interview with Youngji a month ago. He smiled widely and had the urge to puff out his chest. He didn’t hesitate in watching and had to suppress his laughter at several points in the video. She was likable, a charisma that came naturally without having to go through years of manufacturing to produce. His eyes lit up when he was mentioned.

Youngji: What do you think of Jeongguk?

He felt his heart flutter as Y/N turned her head away from the camera and squealed, inciting laughter from everyone on set.

Youngji: Hahahaha! Same! He’s your bias?

Y/N: Is it obvious? [she asked cheekily]

This earned more laughter from Youngji who struggled to contain it before she spoke.

Youngji: Yah! He really grew up these days.

Y/N: He’s really sexy. [she said with laughter]

He felt his ears turn red as he watched the pair on his screen giggle at Y/N’s words. It made him feel really good to hear her say those words, a different kind of ego boost than he was used to.

Youngji: Before we go, I want to congratulate you on your success. [she said earnestly]

Y/N: Do we really have to do this? [She asked shyly]

Youngji: Aigooo! You are really shy. Cute!... But you’re freaking smart! SNU top student, author, variety show host! What can’t you do?! [she said dramatically]

Jeongguk agreed with the host’s words and smiled widely at how his girl tried to downplay the praises she received. She deserved them, her success was extremely impressive for her age, even more so for her being a foreigner. He hoped she wouldn’t be upset with him, as he had every intention on the band being her first guest on her new show.

[...]

Jeongguk was a mess beneath Y/N as she rode him to oblivion. He woken up this morning with her on top him as she kissed him awake and was fooled by the sweet smile she had given him, not realizing the trap he was under until she sunk down on his cock.

“Ah.Ah Fuckkk!” he moaned pathetically beneath her she rotated her hips with perfect precision. His mind was muddled, completely lost in her as she took what she wanted. She was beautiful as she looked into his eyes, he was set in a trance, unable to break free even if he wanted to as her name fell from his lips like a prayer.

“Oh fuck, I-I’m gonna cum” he said. He sat up as he felt himself close to the edge, gripping her tightly and meeting her movements, the action had them both crying out as they reached the precipice together.

They fell back to sleep after, only waking again shortly after from the sound of his phone blaring in their ears.

“Aish!” He said in annoyance and reaching over his girlfriend who had made a sound of protest at being woken up. He looked at the caller id and saw that it was Namjoon hyung. He sighed and answered.

Jeongguk: Hello.

Namjoon: Huh! You still in bed?!

Jeongguk: Obviously. What is it?

Namjoon: Yah! Did you forget that were filming today?!

Jeongguk winced and cursed softly as he remembered that they were supposed to film a music video today. He groaned internally, not wanting to leave his bed.

“Baby, too loud” Y/N said sluggishly as she burrowed her face further in his chest. He smiled and wrapped his arm around her tighter and planted a kiss to her head.

Namjoon: Aigoo! That’s why you’re late?!

Jeongguk rolled his eyes at his teasing, a grin playing on his face and caressed her hip absentmindedly.

Jeongguk: Don’t start. I’ll be there in an hour. Ok?

Namjoon: You are really grown up. Ok, see you. [the older man teased before relenting and letting him leave.]

He hung up and peered to look at Y/N and felt nothing but love at how disheveled she looked. Her bonnet was halfway off of her head and the wig she had expertly put on was lifting. Still, he found her beautiful as she pouted in her sleep. He placed a hand on the nape of her neck and brought her closer, pressing soft kisses to her cheek. She stirred and pouted more when she finally woke up. Y/N looked at him through him her lashes and pouted at being woken up. She huffed and pressed her forehead into his chest, earning a giggle from her man.

“What time is it?” she asked sluggishly.

“8:13” he said. She groaned and nuzzled him.

“Why are you up so early?” she said with a whine.

“I have to film today” he said softly. Y/N could hear the reluctance in his voice and her heart clenched as she wanted to stay just like this for the rest of the morning. She opened one eye to look at him, and he laughed at her antics, causing a lazy smile to stretch on her face. She groaned once more and tried to move out of his arms so that he could get started for the day. Instead, Jeongguk rolled over and laid on top of her, caging her in his strong.

“Aishh! You’re heavy!” she protested playfully. He pecked her lips in response before laying his head on her chest and giving her a loving squeeze.

“5 more minutes, then I’ll leave you to your beauty sleep” he said with a sigh. She huffed with a smile and relaxed in his hold.

Jeongguk knew he would be in trouble when got to set but he kept the dopey smile that was permanently etched onto his face as he walked into Hybe building. He had on a hoodie but beneath it contained hickeys and scratches in various places on his chest and neck, curtesy of his girl. He was watching one of her YouTube videos as he went into the elevator, giggling along as she said something witty when a hand shoot in between the doors, preventing it from closing.

He looked up and was met with two juniors, James and Martin of Cortis. They greeted him with the respect reserved for his station and he smiled warmly, and shook his hand, dispelling the formality. The boys relaxed and he went back to the video, snorting with laughter at another remark made by his girlfriend. However, he was interrupted by James.

“Oh! Y/N! You watch her too?” the younger man asked excitedly. Jeongguk raised his brows and turned to him.

“You know her?” he asked curiously.

“We are fans! She’s hilarious!” James replied.

“He has a crush on her” Martin teased. James punched his leader in the shoulder teasingly and felt heat crawl up his neck. Too focused on the other boy, he missed the glare Jeongguk gave him which wasn’t missed by Martin.

“Sunbaenim, you ok?” The blonde asked nervously. Jeongguk softened his expression but couldn’t stop the prickly feeling of jealousy from invading his senses.

“Hmm. Just tired” he lied with a tone that came out far harsher than he intended. His juniors glanced at one another and went silent for a moment as the elevator continued. “How long have you been a fan?” he asked softer this time. James’ shoulders relaxed and he turned to him with a wide smile.

“Since last year! I found out about her through TikTok! She’s really great.” Jeongguk huffed with a smile and felt pride again the emotion mingling in with the green-eyed monster.

“She’s really popular these days. We really want to get on her show that’s coming” Martin said excitedly.

“Yahh! I’d embarrass myself.”

“I’ll ask her” Jeongguk said without looking at them with a smug tone.

“Ehhh! You know her?!” James stared at him with wide eyes. Jeongguk smirked and he knew he shouldn’t, he should’ve kept his mouth shut but he was jealous by nature and possessive over what he deemed to be his. He turned his head slightly to them as he reached his stop and said before the doors opened.

“She’s my girlfriend.” The boys blinked and before they could say a word, he said his goodbyes and left them stunned at his revelation.

He had gotten scolded (not really) by his manager for his lateness and teased endlessly by his members when they saw the marks on his body. They were 4 hours into the shoot and were finally given a moment to break Jeongguk had already revealed to his member the show his girlfriend was hosting and stated his intentions on them coming on. He expected resistance but was met with more teasing and approval and Namjoon had taken the initiative to discuss the idea with their manager. Jeongguk couldn’t help his nerves as his knee bounced while he texted his girlfriend.

Ahjussi: What are you up to?

He waited for a moment and laughed at the screenshots she had sent. It was various pages on twitter forming theories surrounding his Instagram post and the possibility of him having a girlfriend.

Ahjussi: What about it?

Bias: Yah! Stop before this gets to my head 🙄😂

He giggled at her antics with his head titled, unaware of Taehyung and Hobi mocking him from across the room.

Ahjussi: Let it.

Ahjussi: Maybe I should do a live. Show off that you’re mine.

He bit his lip and failed at suppressing the bubbly laughter that spilled from his throat. He snorted when she called and picked up immediately.

“Hmm.”

“Yah! Are you trying to give me heart attack?!” he laughed softly at her words.

“Aniii! I just like seeing you so flustered, like last night.” he said softly and enjoyed the gasp that he got in response.

“Shut up!!!! You can’t keep saying things like that” she whined in response. His members were snickering at him and so enthralled in his own bubble he was unaware of the photos they snuck that would undoubtedly be used against him in the future.

“Why? Can’t take it?” he replied in the same tone he had used the night before. He heard a muffled squeal in response and slouched in his chair laughing slightly louder.

“I’m hanging up!”

“Wait! I’m sorry. Forgive me?” he drawled out while swaying slightly. She sucked her teeth. “Forgive me?” he repeated again.

“Ok. Ok. I’m still hanging up. I have a nail appointment.”

“Really? What are you doing?”

“I don’t know yet. I’m trying to decide on a color.” he had clear image of her in red and it did sinful things to his body.

“Red” Her breath hitched at the tone of his voice. He chuckled at her reaction. “I have something to tell you.”

“What?” she asked wistfully.

“How about having us a guest on your variety show? Namjoon hyung is speaking to the higher ups about it. What do you say?”

“I—I can’t ask you to do that” she said softly. He smiled sweetly at her response, his shy girl.

“You don’t have to ask. I am. I want to be your first guest...I’m proud of you” his tone was laced with such tenderness that Y/N felt her heart skip a beat before relenting.

“Ok, but we had planned to film tomorrow, I have to speak with my manager about it ok?”

“Hmmm.”

“Thank you oppa. I’ll see you later.” he giggled at her words and said his goodbyes.

“Aishhh! You look like a lovesick puppy” Hobi teased. Jeongguk looked up and rolled his eyes at his hyungs who were in front of him. Taehyung laughed at the dancer’s words.

“Yah. Should we start preparing for the wedding?” the pair laughed at Taehyung’s words, and he could only shake his head as now the thought was already in his head. Marrying Y/N. He rather liked the idea, but he knew that it was far too soon, and the last thing he wanted was to scare her. Still, he couldn’t get the imagine of her walking down the aisle to him out of his mind for the rest of the day.

[...]

Y/N had decided to get her hair done with her nails, the process taking far longer than she had intended. It was after 9pm and she was just leaving the salon had called her boyfriend who had yet to wrap up filming. He told her to come, to meet with their manager he had said, but it in reality he had just wanted to see her.

She had offered to get them dinner and Jeongguk felt even more giddy at the offer, something his hyungs teased him for. That was how she ended up carrying two bags filled with food into Hybe. She was exiting the elevator on the floor the band was supposed to be when she was recognized.

“Excuse me.” She turned to the sound of the voice and her eyes widened when she saw the idol looking at her nervously. Never in a million years would she have thought that Keeho of all people would recognize her. She blinked twice before speaking.

“Hi. Keeho right?” she said with a friendly smile. The man gasped in shock and smiled in a daze.

“You know me?” She deadpanned at him, conveying a look that said really and he laughed in response.

“I...I am a fan. I was wondering if I could take a picture?” she would have agreed instantly but she lifted the bags in her hands slightly.

“Let me help you” he said.

“Thank you” she responded with gratitude and he took one of the bags. They walked and talked to where the members were, the conversation was easy and that was how Jeongguk saw them, laughing with one another as they entered and rested the food down in the designated area. He was in the middle of the final shot of the day and was broken out of his slight glaring by the director urging them to redo the shot.

“You’re friends with my sunbaes?” he asked in awe. She laughed softly while taking her phone out of her jacket pocket.

“Something like that” she responded softly.

“Yahh! You’re freaking cool.” she turned her head shyly and laughed at his words.

“You want to take it here?” she asked referring to the photo. Keeho looked around for a more inconspicuous spot and pointed to a back wall that obscured the view of the set. She followed him in the direction, the chat continuing, unawares of her boyfriend watching her intently.

They took several photos checking angles in between laughter.

“Bro, your video with Quen, had me dying!” She laughed in response. “Should we make a TikTok?” he asked while preparing to post the photos.

“Should we?” she asked cheekily with a finger on her lip. Keeho responded in kind, their English flowing freely as they spoke. It was as if they were old friends, a familiarity of their native language.

“Yes! The edits are gonna go crazy.” she laughed and they proceeded to decide which TikTok to make. After a few minutes they decided on something funny and did the scuba dance trend. After filming they were trying to contain their laughter as they rewatched the video. Keeho decided to post it on his group’s main page, when he did, she reposted and watched with wide eyes as the numbers grew quickly.

“Yoooo! They’re going crazy!” keeho said in shock and Y/N laughed in disbelief with her head in his phone, that was how Jeongguk found them and he hated the slick jealousy that flooded his veins. He knew it was a harmless interaction, it still didn’t keep the nasty feeling away, especially with how good his girlfriend looked. She had on a casual outfit, flared yoga pants that showed every curve and an oversized hoodie that he recognized as his own, a detail that dispelled some of his jealousy. The he took notice of her hair, it was blonde now, falling down her back to the tip of her spine in voluminous layers.

“Oh sunbaenim.” Keeho noticed him first, bowing as he greeted him. Y/N turned to him then and his eyes softened at her beauty. She smiled brightly.

“What are you up to?” he asked softly.

“Ah! We were making a TikTok” she said with a light laugh.

“I am a huge fan. I didn’t know that she was friends with you.” Keeho said politely. Jeongguk smirked slightly at his words. Y/N’s breath hitched as he came closer and gently grabbed her hand before speaking to his junior.

“She’s my girlfriend” he answered nonchalantly and Y/N’s eyes widened at his words. She looked at Keeho who’s eyebrows raised into his hairline.

“Oh!” he said in reference to the meme and Y/N snorted causing her boyfriend to glance at her before returning his gaze the other man. “Girl I’m so gagged right now. Like when did this happen? Y/N laughed loudly at his words. Jeongguk tried to decipher the meaning and as observed their interaction.

“Not dat long. But keep it on the low for right now” she responded.

“I got you! Media is crazy...but we should totally link up sometime” he said and went in for a hug. Jeongguk toyed with the idea of murder for a moment as she returned the gesture and they said their goodbyes. Keeho bowed to him and acknowledged it far less cordially than he should have.

“What’s wrong?” she asked while furrowing her brows.

“Nothing. I didn’t know you knew each other” he said while leading her to his members. She noticed the tick in his jaw and how his voice turned even deeper as he spoke, that was when it clicked. She giggled.

“Are you jealous?” He glanced and scoffed at her with a slight smile.

“What if I am?” he whined. She laughed at him. Literally laughed at him and Jeongguk couldn’t help but join in.

“You have nothing to be jealous of. He’s too young for me, I like ahjussies remember” she teased. he smiled widely at her words and wrapped an arm around her shoulders, pulling her into his side.

“Keep it that way. I can’t go around killing my juniors with my glares.” she snickered at his words.

“Aish. You’re ridiculous” she said in between laughter.

“I’m serious! First James and now him! I’m gonna get a complaint if this keeps up: he joked.

“James?! As in Cortis?” she asked in shock. They had made it to the longue area and Jeongguk sat down, not hesitating in putting her on his lap. she made a sound of surprise.

“Yah!” she tried to get up, but he kept her in place with his strong arms. He looked good, way too good for her to be in this position in his workplace.

“Stay...and yes, that James.” She relented and crossed her legs while she sat on his thigh, her legs in between his.

“I’m surprised they know me” Jeongguk smiled softly at her while rubbing circles in her hip.

“Do you really not know how famous you are?”

“I’m not famous. Just a girl from YouTube” she whined. He chuckled and shook his head.

“You’re far more popular than you think. He even wants them to come on your show.”

“Really?” she asked with raised brows.

“Aigooo. You’re hopeless.” he teased. She sucked her teeth in response with an eye roll. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her into him. “When are you gonna realize how special you are?” he asked softly. She gasped at the intensity of his eyes, his words making her heart flutter. She tried to turn her head away but her stopped her and kissed her softly. She sighed into his mouth and returned the affection.

“Aishhh! Can you get a room?” Jimin asked with a cheeky smile. Jeongguk groaned in annoyance at his hyung, losing his grip on his girlfriend. Y/N took this as a chance to move and sat beside him; he glared at Jimin in response and the man ignored him in favor of chatting with Y/N.

“Are you ready for the show?” He asked her.

“They approved it?” she asked Jimin.

“Yah! You didn’t tell her?”

“I would have if you hadn’t interrupted” he responded with a pout. Jimin scoffed.

“Sucking her face off is not telling her...Yah, if you ever need me to beat him let me know.” Y/N snickered at Jimin’s antics and Jeongguk looked at the pair dumbfounded as they ganged up on him.

Soon the other members joined, and they were too happy to join Jimin and Y/N in their teasing.

“Yah Jeongguk you’re not allowed to fuck up!” Jin teased while getting ready to dig into his meal. The others laughed at his words, the older man caring more about the food than anything else at the moment. Jeongguk rolled his eyes playfully, thoroughly enjoying how well they were getting along.

“Y/N our manager gave us the clear for the show. Which date?” Namjoon said. She turned to the leader and spoke.

“We had set for next weekend for filming, but I have to prep for it so how does end of the month sound?”

“That could work!” Taehyung answered eagerly with his mouth filled with food.

“Yah don’t talk with your mouth full.” Hoseok scolded. “Y/N will think we have no manners.”

“Y/N-ssi doesn’t mind. Right?” she laughed at his antics and shook her head no, earning a goofy smile from his hyung.

“Yah. This show is gonna be intresting” Yoongi said playfully.

“Be on your best behavior. This is her debut!” Jeongguk drawled out. His members snickered and he enjoyed the way looked at him shyly.

“We should be telling you that! You can’t stop staring at her” Namjoon with laughter.

“Why should I? She’s my woman!” He argued back playfully. Y/N giggled at his words.

“Yahhhh! Look at how grown you’ve gotten” Jimin teased. he rolled his eyes as his members laughed.

The minutes passed quickly as they goofed around and the members soon delved into bombarding her with questions. He watched the interaction, ready to jump in if she became overwhelmed, but his sweet girl needed no saving.

“Yoongi hyung said you invited him to party. Why didn’t ask me?” Hoseok asked with faux hurt.

“You wanna come? That’s no problem!” she answered with a smile.

“Yah we want to come too!” Jin answered on the behalf of the remaining members.

“Sure. I’ll let my friends know. Just make sure you’re free the next day!” she said cheekily.

“Yah! We have been partying longer than you we’ll be fine!” Yoongi said with a click of his tongue in the same tone. Y/N sucked her teeth playfully.

“Don’t say I told you so!”

“I can’t wait.” Jimin said with a laugh. The other made similar remarks in response and soon enough it was time to leave.

Jeongguk felt light. A deep sense of contentment flooding his body at the sight of his brothers’ approval of his girl.

“You should listen to the album before we film” he suggested as he drove them home. She looked at him through her lashes.

“I wanted to avoid spoilers but that would be good for questions. I still need to decide what concept I’m gonna do though.” he thought for a moment and smiled when an idea came.

“How about cooking? Bahamian food?” her eyes sparkled at his suggestion.

“Yah! That’s perfect!” he chuckled happily in response.

“For the party...who’s all coming?” he asked curiously.

“My friends. Ana, Taylese, Anwar and Dorian.”

“Hmm. Are they Caribbean too?”

“Yeah. Ana and Anwar are Korean Jamaican, theyre siblings. Taylese is Haitian Bahamian and Dorian’s from Trinidad.”

“Korean Jamaican? Yah! I didn’t expect that” he said curiously.

“Alot of Asian people live there actually! They’re parents migrated in the 90s, they only moved here for opportunities” she explained.

“Hmmm. You think we could do a show there?” She squealed.

“Yes! Caribbean ARMYs have been begging for years!” she whined.

“Really? I didn’t expect that”

“Aish! You guys pay us dust!” she huffed.

“Sorry. I’ll make it happen” he replied with a cheesy smile. She brought her hand to him with her pinky out.

“Swear!” he laughed and made a pinky promise as he was turning into his garage.

“You look beautiful by the way” he said lovingly. They were inside now and she smiled in response.

“Really? I’ve never done blonde before, but I like it.”

“You look great in everything! This is sexy” he responded while pulling her into him.

“Really? My nails?” she asked while showing him her hands. His imagination ran wild upon seeing them clearly. They were medium length with a square shape with a solid blood red color, and he envisioned what they would look like while she played with herself. She could feel her body heating at his heated gaze while he toyed with her fingers. He placed a kiss on the back of her hand and then another right on her lips.

“I like it” he drawled deeply. She had to get away from him if she wanted to get anything done.

“Get your mind out of the gutter! I have to work to do!” she teased while pulling away from him. He groaned at her words, a cheeky smile forming after his response. She walked to his room and she could hear him following. She had stopped home before her appointments and brought her things over so that she could work without interruption.

“I’ll behave” he said reluctantly as he undressed to go shower. She rolled her eyes, not believing his words. He kissed her again before going to shower and she became engrossed with her work. She had decided to center their upcoming shoot around culture, a theme that interested her greatly and paired well with the group’s new release. She had just ended a call with her manager who was all too happy at having the biggest boy band as her first guest and she had to admit the relationship she shared with Jeongguk.

Her manager was shocked but excited at the news but turned serious about the logistics of their union. Yuri, her manager had told her she would get into contact with Hybe about protecting her, a notion that had already been settled by Jeongguk, but her manager was fierce and meticulous in shielding her from anything that would harm her or her career. Y/N felt full of gratitude at the love she received from all aspects of her life, and yet she still questioned whether or not she truly deserved them.

[...]

It was the night before filming and Jeongguk watched his girlfriend intently as she worked. She was on the floor of her living room, laptop on her folded legs and various articles of notes and flash cards around her. Jeongguk had not been privy to what she had in store for them, despite his pestering, she had wanted it to be a surprise in order for the shoot to be natural. He respected her opinion and trusted her with his very being, her professionalism and dedication to her work filled him with pride and admiration.

He glanced from his phone when she let out a hearty laugh.

“What is it?” he asked while chuckling. She got up and went to him, phone in hand.

“I just had the funniest idea” She said while showing her his phone. He was met with a photo that he hadn’t seen in ages. His accursed debut photo in that left him cringing reflected back at him.

“Yah!” he said while laughing. She cackled at his reaction an began to settle after a moment before relaying her idea.

Jeongguk listened with adoring eyes as her eyes sparkled as she spoke. She had intended on dressing like they did during their debut and have them follow the same theme as well. Her intention was to fit the theme of origins and cultural evolution. Her mind was something that left him in awe. How was it possible for her to connect such a profound topic to a cringey photo from his teen years left him perplexed and curious at first, but as she explained he saw the merit in it. Not simplymerit, but it was brilliant.

It provided humor for her audiences and the group while still showcasing their depth and evolution over the course of 15 years.

“Yah! You’re a genius!” he said in shock with a smile. She giggled at his words and made him promise to get the boys on board. He obeyed and sent a voice note explaining her plans. The group chat was alight after that.

Minnie: Should we scared? 😂

“Yes!” she responded after Jeongguk relayed Jimin’s question. He laughed loudly at this.

Joon Hyung: Y/N is a fucking genius

Joon Hyung: But I’m still scared!!!!😂😂

JinJin: Yah Jeongguk protect us from your gf!🤣🤣

Yoongi Hyung: This should fun. Y/N’s got us

The night continued with them laughing and hunting for materials for her outfit. Jeongguk decided to give her his original jersey and she was going to decline as to not spark rumors.

“I don’t care, let them talk” he said with a cheeky smile.

“Yah! You can’t say things like that! You haven’t even started the tour yet” she said with a pout. In reality she didn’t care either, at least for her own sake. However, she hated the idea of being a hindrance in their career. She voiced this to him and Jeongguk’s heart melted.

“It’s ok. If the worst happens, we’ll handle it, and nothing will be your fault. So what if people find out, they will eventually” he assured. His words made her blush due to their sincerity. The way he basked in the idea of showing her off as his. She sucked her teeth and smiled widely and Jeongguk smirked at her shyness and pulled her into him and planted various kisses over her face. They devolved into a giggly mess by the end of the night ad Jeongguk felt nothing but excitement for tomorrow.

Jeongguk’s days were filled with laughter. Each morning, he would arise feeling nothing but clarity and a heart full of adoration that it threatened to burst out of him at any moment. Y/N was of the same mind, as each day she felt herself falling deeper and deeper into the web that Jeongguk had casted. He spoiled her endlessly, not just with throwing around his wealth, but the little things, things that she didn’t have to utter. He just did it, without question, not matter the task and she should have been scared, that this man had known her for over a week and already he understood the depths of her soul as if it were his own.

It was filming day now. The members were buzzing in their van as they headed to the studio. Jeongguk wondered if he could contain himself well enough to keep the dating rumors at bay, but a large part of him wanted to spark that light. He wanted everyone to know the person that own him in every way. His members had already scolded him on his adoring stare, promising to keep her at an arm’s length throughout the entire show. He wouldn’t listen; he barely did.

As their van pulled into the lot of the studio he couldn’t suppress the giggle from spilling out of him.

“Aish. You haven’t even seen her yet!” Jin said with a laugh. He turned his head away from his members as they begun teasing him, his ears turning bright red.

“Yah! You think you’ll survive today?’ Yoongi asked jokingly.

“No” he answered cheekily.

“Yah! Behave today. This is a huge moment for Y/N.” Namjoon scolded lightly with a smile. In truth, his leader was happy that he had found his person, and if the worst happened, and they were exposed before they were ready to share their shared devotion to the world, he and his members would be there to shield them in anyway could.

The boys had changed into their outfits and laughed at one another. They had dressed exactly as they did in their debut. The cheap jewelry and corny attire reminding them exactly where they came from. It wasn’t that they had forgotten, it was impossible for them to, but they had been so far removed from that era due to the [passage of time and their rise in stardom that it felt good to reflect on how far they’ve come.

They were guided by their head producer to the set. A well-furnished kitchen awaited them and yet Y/N was nowhere to be seen. They chatted for a few minutes, waiting for her arrival and Jeongguk did his best to suppress his dopey smile at the mere thought of her.

“Yah! Seriously, behave today” Namjoon reminded without any conviction, more of a teasing remark than anything. Jeongguk snorted, unable to take his leader seriously in his current attire as the memories of their start and what he looked like then flooded his mind.

Then the filming started, leaving them confused as the host had yet to show herself.

“Eh? What’s going on?” Jin asked curiously. Then the room went dark. They made several sounds of surprise as the lights were gone for about 30 seconds when the lights came and with it their debut song played in the background and they let out various sounds of amusement and shock.

Y/N entered, dancing along to the music, in a replica of his attire during his debut with a few alterations. The jersey was tied at the back, showing a part of her stomach as her shorts hung loosely on her hips. Her hair looked far better than his did at that time, the blonde cascading down her back with a hat on backwards. She looked hot and he hoped the camera didn’t pick up how dazed he look.

“Yah! This isn’t fair!” Yoongi said with laughter.

“You look way better than we did!” Taehyung responded in a similar fashion. Y/N laughed in response after greeting them and they allowed her to take the center. The music stopped and the camera focused on her and the boys went quiet.

“Hello everyone! I am Y/N L/N and this is the first episode of S/N! Today we will be exploring culture and evolution with Korea’s own cultural leaders! This group has transcended the boundaries of the music industry over the course of 15 years and have revolutionized the artistic landscape. From blending genres to speaking at the UN, this group has catapulted their culture into the global space in span of their short career. Drumroll please!” The boys watched fondly as she introduced them. She was a natural! Jeongguk thought. “Please extend warm welcome to Korea’s own Bangtan Soyandaen!!”

They clapped excitedly at her introduction, not only them but the crew as well and he watched the fond smiles on their faces.

“Yah! You make us sound legit!” Namjoon said with a mixture of amusement and pride.

“I’m a professional” she responded cheekily, earning laughter from them. “It’s your turn. Step forward and introduce yourself.” She said kindly. The boys stepped forward and introduced themselves, not the way they did now but back then earning clapping and sounds of excitement throughout the room.

“Sharing culture has been a common practice for as long as we can remember. Music and cuisine are integral in performing this practice. BTS has participated in cultural sharing since the start of their career through music, starting as a HipHop group with a unique flare, presenting the genre that has its origins in African American culture to representing Korea through the diversity of your work and mastery over the language...Today I wish to partake in this practice through food! Everyone, BTS will be cooking foods that I grew up with a Korean twist while we discuss the nature of home and origin, themes that they are bringing back with their new album, ARIRANG!!” The boys applauded and sung her praises after her speech.

“As expected from an SNU student.” Taehyung teased. They all laughed in response at his words. They fell into the motions of the interview naturally as she explained their rolls and what they would be making.

“Head chefs are Yoongi, Jin and Jk. Dessert is Jimin J Hope and V, and drinks are Mr. leader.” Jin laughed at the arrangement, knowing exactly why she designated their leader.

“You get it! Keep him away from knives!” They laughed at their eldest’s teasing and got to work.

The show continued from then, her questions were far more inciteful and thought provoking than anything they’ve received in the West. It was perfect! It showed a different side to them. Jeongguk was kept away from her despite his tactics at being by her side. Each member working to keep him on the other side of the kitchen to prevent him from making a blunder. Y/N was professional, despite the humorous nature of the show, truthfully it didn’t feel like script, it felt like friends hanging out, and reality they were.

“How much to add?” Namjoon asked. He held a bottle of white rum in his hands.

“All of it.”

“Eh?!!” he said with laughter at her words.

“Yah its 10am!” Jeongguk said while giggling not being able to keep his eyes away from her.

“It’s 5 oclock somewhere. Pour!” she said in Korean and English. Namjoon snickered at the demanding tone and obeyed. Their mixing container was 2L in size and the rum already filled half of it. She asked questions in between directing their movements, earning honest reactions and answers. The show was going to be a hit. Jeongguk knew it. This was the most they had laughed during any form of press with someone outside of their group while still being presented with questions that made them think. They were reaching the end of production, food prepared and their bellies rumbling at the smell of it when Yoongi spoke.

“You’re a writer? You should work with us” he said fondly. Y/N raised her brows and gave a side eye. Before she could respond Namjoon spoke.

“You could sing?!” she snickered at his words and said.

“You don’t want that!” she said while laughing. The members reacted similarly.

“Why?” Jin asked with laughter.

“I’ll be in that booth like...” she said and mimicked Yoongi’s opening on ‘Attack on Banagtan’ showing that she couldn’t sing. They all cackled and they didn’t account for Hobi who had been taking a sip of water. When he sprayed water everywhere it was chaos as they devolved in belly aching laughter for minutes on end, even the crew couldn’t contain their reactions, putting a successful end to her first episode.

II

Jeongguk groaned in annoyance as he stretched his hand out to grab the phone. The alarm had been blaring for a full minute now and his body felt weighed down by sleep. His eyes fluttered open when he finally got the device in his grasp and his pout turned into a lazy smile when he gazed upon Y/N who nuzzled her head further into his neck to escape the sound of the alarm. Jeongguk turned it off and realized that it was her phone that had been going off, soon enough panic set in. The time stared back at him, 7:30 am, that’s when he remembered what she had told him the night before, she had to get to class before 10 am.

“Aish.” he said softly. He gazed at her and felt guilty about having to rouse her from her peaceful slumber. He put her phone down and brought his hand to her face and caressed her cheek softly to wake her, even in sleep she affected him. Her entire body was on top of his and her legs tangled with his own, hand clutching his shirt and not letting him go. His dick was hard, a consequence of being a male, and it didn’t help matters when she started to wake.

“Hmmmm.” The sound emitted from her in annoyance as she started to wake. The sound alone was fucking with his head and combined with her moving against him to get her bearings, Jeongguk closed his eyes tightly and suppressed the groan that almost left him.

“A-aish” he uttered through clenched teeth. “Y/N.” He called her name breathlessly in an attempt to get her up fully. He watched as her eyes fluttered open, and she blinked a few times to recognize where she was. Y/N gasped when she saw Jeongguk staring down at her and the memories of the night before started to register. Then she remembered her schedule for the day and detached herself from him quickly, too quickly and nearly fell backwards. Instead of making a blunder, Jeongguk pulled her body to his again, causing her to straddle him and that was when she felt it.

“Fuckkk.” he said through clenched teeth. He gripped her hips, preventing her from moving and making his already hard situation even more unbearable. His eyes fluttered closed as he tried to regain his composure and when he opened them again, he was met with her staring at him with muddy cheeks and furrowed brows. Her hands gripped his shirt, trying her best to remain still despite the heat that pooled between her legs as his dick was nestled directly against her center. They were both clothed, but it did nothing to hide the obvious arousal and effect they both had on each other. She whimpered as she looked at him. His eyes were impossibly dark and heavily lidded, and she feared if she made one wrong move, he would consume her entirely. The thought brought her to her senses, and she detached herself from him, this time with care as to not fall. Jeongguk hissed loudly when she moved and she watched as he brought his hands to his eyes and let out a deep breath. Her shyness took over and she fled the living room, leaving him lying on the couch as he wrestled with his self-control. When Jeongguk turned his head, he was met with her going in the direction of the bathroom she used the night before.

“Shitttt.” he said softly. He sat up and adjusted himself and tried to think of anything else to keep him from doing something stupid. Something like joining her in the bathroom and fucking her senseless and screwing up both of their schedules for the day. He heard the shower turn on and could no longer handle his sexual frustrations and went into his own bathroom and repeated the actions he did the night before.

[...]

Y/N’s breathing came out erratically as she stared at herself in the mirror. She had just taken a shower that did nothing for her beating heart. Jeongguk’s doe eyes staring at her with so much intensity was burned into her mind and it did irreparable damage to her body. She was tempted with the idea of pleasing herself in the shower but dashed it away when she remembered where she was and the limited time she had. Now she hyperventilated due to the events that transpired in the past hours, her not having any clothes with her did not help. She closed her eyes and groaned in defeat at that thought and made her way to the door.

She looked left to right quickly after opening the bathroom door and made a quick run to the laundry room in nothing but a towel. She opened the dryer, which contained her clothes from the day before and realized that Jeongguk must have put them in for her. Her heart jumped at the small act of kindness and shut her eyes and screamed internally. She was in a lot deeper than she realized. She needed to get back to the bathroom before he saw her in this state. She left the laundry room and quickly walked with her bundle of clothes. The bathroom was in her line of sight, and she made to open the door and enter, Jeongguk came down the stairs and stopped at the sight of her. They stared at each other for a moment, no words exchanged and with a flaming face, Y/N broke the staring contest and rushed into the bathroom, slamming the door behind her.

Jeongguk let out a chuckle at her action and shook his head while heading to the living room and gathered her things. Her laptop was on the coffee table alongside her notebook, so he grabbed her backpack that was on the far end of the couch and put everything together. He sat on the couch and checked his phone for the time, it was 8:12, and he was glad that she still had time. He had a packed schedule today and was already late to his engagements but couldn’t care less. In reality they weren’t as urgent as his manager was making it out to be in the current message he sent him, thus, Jeongguk being who he was simply ignored it.

Instead, he opened YouTube and typed in her name as he remembered her telling him she had a channel. To his amazement she was pretty popular with a staggering 500k plus subscriber count. His eyes dazzled as he scanned her videos and got a gist of her content. She made video essays and the occasional vlog, revolving around her scholarly interests. What did surprise him was the collaboration she did with a creator he recognized from TikTok, Quenlin Blackwell. He didn’t know who she was truly as he didn’t subscribe to her content, but he had seen enough viral videos of her in passing to know that she was massive. Without a second thought he subscribed to Y/N’s channel and saved the video she did with the other creator to his watch later folder before exiting the app and opening TikTok.

He repeated the same thing he did with YouTube and saw that her content was more diverse on TikTok. He clicked her most recent post which was a common makeup transition video. It started with her in pjs and no makeup and ended with her looking glamorous, Jeongguk could not contain the dopey smile that was plastered on his face the entire time. What he didn’t realize until he turned the volume up on the 3rd watch was that one of BTS songs were playing in the background. He couldn’t help but feel a sense of possession and pride fill his body and without thought he liked and reposted the video and followed her.

The bathroom door opened and he was broken from his mini doomscroll of her socials and smiled at her. Y/n had redressed into the clothes from the night before and knew she had to stop home before heading to school. “Hey,” she said softly when she approached him. Jeongguk smiled in reply and stood up while grabbing his keys.

“You ready?” his voice was soft as he asked, a small smile on his face. Y/N returned it and nodded her head in reply. Jeongguk grabbed her hand like it was the most normal thing in the world and led her to the front door.

They headed to her car, Jeongguk in the front with her keys in his hands while she was being led by him. She admired his strong back and how you could see the outline of his muscles through his black T-shirt causing her heart to beat faster at the thought of caressing them. She was in a trance and had to shake her head a little to hear what he was saying to her.

“You have a flat.” he turned to her as he spoke. It took a second for the words to register in her brain and when it did, she felt nothing but despair.

“Shit! What am I gonna do?!” she felt nothing but panic as she thought of the time crunch she was under.

“I’ll take care of it later. We can take my car for now. Gaja.” he caressed the back of her hand with his thumb, soothing her worry.

“I can’t let you do that. I-”

“Hajima. Let me do this for you. Ok?” He stared into her eyes as he spoke. His tone was soft and his eyes filled with fondness. She relaxed her shoulders and relented to him with a slight smile. He returned the gesture and led her away to his garage.

When they entered her mind racked over his treatment of her and she couldn’t help but overthink everything. He was a mega star, and she was just a student with a little online presence. What if he was toying with her just to leave her stranded in the end. He didn’t know her, not truly, and she wasn’t some saesang who obsessed over the idea of being with him even though she could feel herself falling for him slowly. However, it had nothing to do with his status as much as she enjoyed his music, it was never a parasocial obsession for her, simply a fan enjoying the art that their favorite artist produced. Suddenly her thoughts were disrupted when she truly took in her surroundings. Her eyes widened as she took in the 6 cars and 2 motorcycles in his garage.

When Jeongguk turned to her he couldn’t stop the laughter from tumbling out of his mouth at the look of wonder on her face. “Close your mouth. Pick one.” She looked at him with a tiny glare and then rolled her eyes before reluctantly pointing to the black Bentley at the end of the garage, his least flashy vehicle.

“That one.” he hummed in response and turned to the wall that housed the various keys for them, grabbing the one for the car she chose. He turned to her and took her bag, a sound of surprise leaving her lips making him smile. She was the cutest thing he had ever encountered and that was saying a lot when he had Jimin in his life. He opened the back seat and placed her bag in carefully; after closing the door he opened the passenger side and directed her in. She gave a small thank you in response and got in shyly, he never thought it possible to smile this much before meeting her. After closing the door, he went to the driver side and got in.

“Here” he said while passing his phone to her. She looked at him quizzically. “Put your number in” he said while pulling out of the garage. He could feel her staring at the side of his face for a second before relenting, finally he thought. He heard her mutter something under her breath and glanced at her and caught her fiddling with her fingers. “Are you ok?”

“Yes. But–I–Why are you doing all this for me?” Jeongguk heard a twinge of fear in her voice and his instincts sparked instantly.

“I told you. I like you. I really like you. If you don’t feel the same I understand, but if you do I’d like to take you on a date soon, and see where this goes” he said carefully. His mind racked over their night together and realized his fault in keeping things so vague. He felt guilty as he truly liked her and wanted to ensure that there was no misunderstanding between them. In his mind, the future he had previously envisioned for himself was now filled with her. He wanted her, truly wanted her to be a part of his future if she was willing and he had to know.

“I would like that” her tone was shy as she replied. Jeongguk kept his eyes on the road but he smiled and grabbed her hand and brought it to his lips, kissing the back of it. Y/N sighed dreamily at the gesture and could not fight the smile from making its way to her face either.

“Turn left” she directed. She mulled over their time together for the rest of the drive as they chatted. They both realized that they had a lot in common. He was a Virgo of course, so was she. Funnily enough their birthdays were only 9 days a part with her being on the 23rd and his on the 1st of September. They were the youngest out of their siblings and both had an adventurous spirit, hers being a little less compared to the daring motorcyclist. They finally arrived at her place, which wasn’t that far from his and she wondered then if this was some red string of fate that brought them together.

[...]

“This is me” she said shyly. They were in her condo now and she had a little over an hour to change and get her hair together before he took her to school. She watched as Jeongguk gazed around her condo and took in the decor that just screamed her. Neutral tones with splashes of pink and plum colored red and the main attractions, her photo wall adorned with memories of her and the people in her life over the years with her recording set up facing it. “I’m gonna get ready, make yourself at home.” She detached their hands and went to her room.

Jeongguk did as she said and made himself comfortable. He went to the photo wall and admired it with glee. Graduation, parties, days at the beach, snowboarding, etc. She had tangible evidence of a full life on display without a care, and he found himself enamored with the fullness of her spirit. She was someone who knew themselves completely, or well enough to live life without any reservations while still pursuing her dreams in spite of any objections she may face. After his viewing he made it to her couch and sat down.

He pulled out his phone and went on YouTube and clicked on her most recent video. He connected his Airpods and found himself engrossed with the video essay. He could tell she was brilliant the moment he met her and the video made it clear that she was the real deal. The subtitles on the video didn’t even matter as he simply enjoyed hearing her speak. The passion and knowledge she imparted showed that she was wise beyond her years and unlike the wave of petty discourse that swept the internet every few days, she took time with her content. He noticed a pattern when he did a quick look at her pages earlier and saw that she posted on average, once a month. Enough to keep her following, while also posting with intention rather than simply doing it for views.

To the average person it probably wouldn’t mean anything but to him, a celebrity that was used to clout chasers, meant everything. She cared little about being ogled and praised for doing mundane tasks, instead she talked about social issues that impacted people every day, far more and better than any song he and his members ever created. About 20 minutes into the video, she brought up her book, something she hadn’t mentioned to him. He paused the video and went to Google and searched it up. His eyes widened when he saw that the book was being released in 2 months and not only that, but preorders had already sold out the first day of the announcement.

Jeongguk’s heart skipped a beat as he thought about it and realized that she was truly different. She could’ve easily capitalized off of his status to push herself forward by mentioning her work or sneaking a photo and posting him when he didn’t expect it, but she didn’t. She wasn’t like that. At all. His chest started to ache at the thought, and he felt pin pricks forming in the corner of his eyes, alerting that tears would soon follow. He closed his eyes and breathed deeply, trying to control the sudden burst of emotions. He knew she wasn’t like the saesang from the night before, and yet he couldn’t help but feel relief at his instincts being proven right. That she was exactly what he had needed even before he fully realized.

“Hey. I’m ready.” Jeongguk looked up and was put in a daze when he saw her. She looked incredible. She had fluffed out her afro more, making it appear larger than the night before without the bandana tied around her head, suiting her round face perfectly. She had on a long-sleeved button up with vertical pin stripes, the fabric hugging her frame and accentuating her waist. She paired it with a pair of straight, deep muted brown trousers that sat perfectly on her hips, highlighting her curves and making his head spin. She wore a pair of pointed black kitten heels giving her a little bit of height. Her wrists were ladened with silver bracelets and a pair of rings on each hand. Jeongguk thought she was the prettiest thing she had ever seen in his life.

“Yeah,” he responded wistfully after admiring her for a moment. Y/N could feel her body heat up after his brief staring and watched as he got up. She walked towards him and grabbed her hand and led them out of her condo. “I hope you don’t mind, but I gotta do my makeup on the way.”

“No problem. Also, wanna get breakfast?” he asked as she was locking her door.

“I’ll get something on campus. Presentation remember” she really wanted to say yes but it was already 9:30 and it took about 15 minutes to get to campus.

“Lunch after then? What time do your classes end?” she felt her heart flutter after he spoke and was giddy at the prospect of spending more time with him.

“3:30” she replied. They had made it to his car, and he opened her side of the door and helped her in before getting in the driver's seat.

“Great! There’s this new spot I wanted to try. I hope it's good” his voice was laced with excitement as he spoke. He started driving, and Y/N hummed in response as she pulled out her makeup bag.

“Sounds good to me. Can I play some music?” she asked.

“Yeah.” she connected her phone to his car at his response and put her driving playlist on shuffle. Jeongguk gasped as the first lyric of the song played, causing a cacophony of laughter to spill out of her mouth. ‘Gyal Good’ was a new song from one of her favorite dancehall artists, Alkaline, but she had forgotten the clear cultural differences between them. However, she didn’t like the idea of saturating herself to fit into a mold she didn’t belong to in order to please anyone.

“Yahhhh” Jeongguk said in a mixture of disbelief and amusement. “This is what you listen to?” his question was purely curious and from his light tone Y/N felt relief.

“It’s normal where I’m from. Dancehall music is usually like this” she replied in between laughter.

“Send me your playlist” he said. She followed his request and started her makeup afterwards while singing along as he took her to school. As they drove and new songs came on, Jeongguk couldn’t help but look at her fondly as she moved freely to the music. She looked good in his passenger seat as she did her makeup, perfectly accentuating her features. Soon enough they had arrived at her campus and Jeongguk was glad for the heavy tints on his car that kept them shielded. He knew the risks of being with her so openly, but in truth he wouldn’t mind being spotted with her. He hadn’t asked her to be his girlfriend yet, but in his mind she already was and he would be sure to clarify that on their first date. He hoped she was willing because he didn’t know how his heart would cope without her in his life.

“Text when you come for me ok?” Jeongguk had her hand in his as she spoke. She turned to him and smiled as he stroked her hand with his thumb.

“Yah, I’m older than you know. You’re supposed to use honorifics.” She sucked her teeth at his words, a smile etched onto her face as she did so. She tilted her head slightly and leaned forward, placing a kiss on his cheek and opened the door to exit. Jeongguk was stunned for a moment after the gesture and she giggled as she grabbed her bag. Before she closed the door and left, she said cheekily “See you later, oppa.”

[...]

When Jeongguk arrived at the company he was engrossed in his phone with a giddy smile, completely unaware of the lip gloss on his cheek. He had been finishing Y/N’s YouTube video as he headed to the practice room, completely shutting out the outside world. When he entered the room, 3 of his hyungs were there, currently taking a break from practice, which started 2 hours ago.

“Look who finally showed up.” Jeongguk looked up and took out one of his Airpods at Taehyung’s words. Jin, Namjoon and Taehyung were sat in the corner of the room taking deep breaths and drinking water. The trio had looked to him when he arrived.

“Sorry. Something came up” he said vaguely. Namjoon raised a brow at his words as Jeongguk put his bag down without taking his eyes away from his phone.

“Oh? What could possibly be the reason for being 2 hours late? Hobi hyung was furious all practice” Jimin said. Jeongguk winced as he imagined their main dancer’s fury as he walked to the group.

“Where are the others anyway?” He asked while sitting down.

“Cafe for breakfast” Jin replied. “But don’t ignore the question. Where were you? And what’s that on your face??”

“What?” He looked in the wall length mirror beside them and saw the lip gloss smeared on his cheek and smiled widely. His hyungs looked at him quizzically, the expressions deepening when he giggled.

“I was only helping a friend” he said in between his dazed laughter. The trio looked at each other, fully realizing that their youngest was lying. It didn’t help that Jeongguk had engrossed himself into his phone again and let out a loud burst of laughter. Jimin peered closer to see what he was watching and Jeongguk tried to pull his phone to his chest to hide it, however, Jin who was closest to him snatched it from his grasp.

“Yahhhh!” he exclaimed. He tried taking it from his hyung but it was too late as the others had already had their faces in his screen after disconnecting from his Airpods.

“Oh? Who’s she?” Namjoon inquired.

“She’s pretty” Jimin drawled out. His words made Jeongguk glare at him nastily, something that didn’t go unnoticed by the others.

“Yah! What are you glaring for?!” Jin asked with laughter bubbling in his chest.

“Ohhhhh. Is this your friend?” Namjoon teased.

“Aishhhh!” Jeongguk snatched his phone while letting out a curse.

“Not friend, but girlfriend. Oh?” Jimin joined in teasing the maknae and Jeongguk found himself sucking his teeth a response. He hadn’t even realized he had done it at first and the expression left the others confused. However, his mood shifted entirely when he got a text from the same girl they were teasing him for. He smiled instantly, his eyes glazing and pupils dilating wider than ever.

Y/N: My second class got cancelled. Yayy!! I should be done with my presentation in about an hour. That ok?

Jeongguk: I’ll be there. You can come to the company after. Good?

Y/N: HYBE!!!

Jeongguk giggled at her response not realizing that his members looking at him in disbelief.

Jeongguk: Where else?

Y/N: Haha. My class is gonna start so I guess I’ll see you then oppa.

He stared at the message with the stupidest grin on his face for a moment too long and it led to his phone being snatched again. He tried to grab it back, but Jimin got up and bolted. The others followed them and the room was filled with laughter and Jeongguk levying curses at Jimin, knowing that the moment they saw the messages he would be teased endlessly.

“Ohhhh! Oppa! Jeonggukkie has a girlfriend!” Jimin said with laughter.

“Give it back!” he begged this time causing them to laugh at his expense.

“That’s why you were late! You get a girlfriend and forget about us!” The voice came from behind them as the other 3 members returned. It was Hoseok who had spoken. His words were in jest, but his expression was rather stoic, conveying his disappointment in the maknae.

“I didn’t mean to be late, but it was important.”

“Important aye? Who is she?” Yoongi questioned this time as he passed the iced americano to Namjoon. His members had formed a semicircle around him, making it impossible for him to escape their line of questioning.

“I’m curious now. What girl made you break your dry spell?” Taehyung teased while gesturing to the lip gloss on his cheek. He wiped it off with the back of his hand, feeling his heart break a little after ridding the evidence of her affection from his skin.

“It wasn’t like that!” he defended.

“Then tell us. Why was she the reason you were so late.” He closed his eyes and shook his head in exasperation before finally relenting and relaying last night’s events to them. He watched as they processed what he told them as he spoke. Namjoon immediately stiffened at the mention of the saesang and he could physically see the gears turning in his head, ever the leader.

“So let me this straight. You took a random girl to your house after being stalked by a saesang and you’re in love with her?’ Yoongi said. The rapper’s eyes were squinted and his mouth slightly agape expressing his perplexity.

“I’m not in love with her...I think” Jeongguk replied. Various sounds of exasperation and disblief was what he got in response.

“Yah! Jeon Jeongguk. You can’t be serious?!! Do you even hear what you’re saying?!” Jimin questioned.

“I know you enjoy doing reckless shit all the time, but this is too much even for you!” Hoseok echoed. Jeongguk glared at the dancer, immediately going on the defense.

“This wasn’t a reckless kind of thing. She’s not like that! I’m a grown man ok! I know what I’m doing and I really like her.” Jin shook his head in disbelief at his words.

“She’s an ARMY Jeongguk. You may have good intentions, but you don’t know if that’s the same for her. Who’s to say that she won’t use this against you for clout huh? Could you handle the backlash? Could we?” Jin said.

“She isn’t like that!!” His voiced raised as he responded to his hyung. He knew their concerns were valid, but his gut had not led him astray. He knew it. He knew that she wasn’t someone simply looking for a come up at his expense. He also knew that it would be hard to convince them, but he didn’t care. He wouldn’t allow anyone, not even the men that had practically raised him speak about her so poorly.

“Yah! We’re just looking out for you! You don’t even know this girl!!” Taehyung returned his tone on Jin’s behalf as the eldest stared at him with wide eyes conveying his shock. Jeongguk had never acted like this about a girl before and the members had no idea on how to navigate this new side of him.

“But I do!” he said with a deep sigh. “Here, look” he said while giving them his phone. He had pulled up a video of hers on YouTube, a TedTalk she did in London a few months ago that had gone viral, boosting over 10 million views. The members watched and he could see the hesitance and slight shift in their opinion through the furrowed brows and glances they gave him.

“If she was just someone looking to use me for her own benefit, she would have already. She’s massive enough and if she wanted to increase that she could have easily posted a photo last night, but she didn’t. She didn’t...She isn’t like that, ok?” he pleaded with them. Namjoon sighed in response giving into him this one time as he saw how serious he was about her already. In truth, the members had no issue with him getting into a relationship, the problem was the way this entire thing had transpired. The leader decided to deescalate while the others were still engrossed in the video and brought up the saesang.

“I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt since you’re so crazy about her alright? But what do you want to do about this saesang? Huh?” Jeongguk cursed under his breath at the memory of the stalker.

“You handle it. I don’t have the energy to entertain that bullshit. You would think after being sued so many times she would just stop.” He complained to his leader. Namjoon put his hand on the maknae’s shoulder.

“Alright. but you need to speak with the higher ups about her, if not for your sake, then for hers.”

“Aishhhh.”

“You know the protocol. If you’re serious about her then you need to make sure she’s protected.”

“I know. I know but let me talk to her first. Yeah?” he said in response. He then bit his lip, his nerves getting to him before he spoke again, “I actually need to leave in a bit. I promised to pick her up after class and I also said I’d bring her here.”

“WHAT!” Jin exclaimed. All 6 of his hyungs turned to him at that, his phone still in Jimin’s hand even though he had paused the video.

“Yah. You should’ve told us that sooner.”

“I know. I know. But it’s not that big of deal” he didn’t even believe himself as he said the words. He knew full well that there were procedures that needed to be done before she even entered the building but he didn’t care. He had marked her as his the moment she passed him in Mr. Lee’s shop and cared less what anyone else had to say about it.

“Not a big deal? Are you crazy? Aish! I need to talk to Sejin hyung so he can prepare” Namjoon said to him while puling out his phone. The leader typed furiously and Jeongguk knew he would be getting a stern talk from their manager soon.

“You’re really crazy about this girl huh?” Hoseok asked. Their dance leader had softened, the irritation he felt towards their youngest leaving his body as he watched Jeongguk’s eyes light up at the mere mention of the girl.

“I am. That’s not a problem right” Jeongguk replied snarkily. Various scoffs followed and soon the serious tension disappated as his members prepared to tease him.

“Ohhh. Our Jeonggukkie has fallen in love” Jin teased. Jeongguk rolled his eyes with a smile plastered on his face.

“So, when do you leave? We need to prepare ourselves before we meet your girlfriend” Taehyung had a mischievous smile on his face as he spoke.

“Yah! Don’t embarrass me in front of her alright!” Jeongguk said. “What time is it?” Yoongi looked at his phone and echoed the time.

“10:36.”

“I need to leave in an hour. She gets out at 11:45.”

“Yah! You really have terrible timing!” Yoongi replied.

“I would’ve said something sooner if you guys weren’t so serious!” he argued back. His phone went off after that and Jimin looked at the notification for him and bursted out laughing after reading the message.

“Jeongguk! You’re already in trouble!” he snatched his phone from him and looked at the message and winced.

Y/N: I’M GONNA KILL YOU!

Y/N had written in all caps under a screenshot of her TikTok notifications. Shit. He had forgotten that he had reposted her video and followed her, and he also forgot to tell her. She thousands upon thousands of notifications due to this and he felt guilty for bringing her so much attention. Ironic he thought as this alone dispelled his members concerns.

“What happened?” Yoongi asked. Lookng at the maknae with furrowed brows. Jeongguk showed him the message and earned a forehead flick in response.

“You’re fucking insane” Yoongi said. “At the very least I believe you now. She is different.” Jeongguk smiled stupidly at his words and his members laughed and teased him as they realized their youngest was entirely whipped and beyond the point of no return.

[...]

“Wah yuh seh?!” (What did you say?!) Analise exclaimed. Y/N had explained what had happened to her friend and showed her the overwhelming notifications she received on TikTok as a result of Jeongguk reposting her video. Analise or Ana as she was affectionately called, was a Jamaican Korean girl she had befriended during a first week at SNU. The girl was born and raised in Jamaica and had moved to Korea in the same year as herself alongside her older brother Anwar who was working as a police officer. They were sitting on the stone benches on the lawn in front of campus with their other friend Taylese who was from Trinidad. Taylese and Ana both looked at their friend in shock, trying to wrap their heads around what had transpired between her and Jeongguk.

“Keep ya voice dan Ana” (Keep your voice down Ana). Y/N pleaded. Ana looked to Taylese for assistance. The Haitian Bahamian girl furrowed her brows at her friend, her dark hand coming under her chin as she tried to find the right words. The trio were all fans of BTS and the story that their friend had conveyed seemed like something out of a storybook, but they knew Y/N, she wouldn’t lie like this.

“So. You tellin’ me dat yuh man is a bei from BTS” (You’re telling me that your man is a boy from BTS) Taylese’s voice held perplexity as she spoke. Y/N put her head on the table and whined at her predicament. She liked him, really liked him and her heart fluttered endlessly at the simple thought of his doe eyes, making her feel like she was crazy.

“Weh de bombaclat! De gyal hed goneeee” (What the fuck! Your head is gone* meaning she’s in love/already a lost cause). Taylese laughed at Ana’s voice and soon enough both girls were laughing at their friend’s expense.

“Wen yall guh be serious! Wat I guh do?” (When are yall going to be serious? What am I going to do?) Y/N questioned.

“Wah yuh guh do?” Taylese echoed, “Gyal you hea’ yasef? If da man wan you, who you is ta deny? An’!” (Girl do you hear yourself? If he wants you who are you to deny? Huh?) Y/N laughed at her words, lifting her head and putting her head in her hands at her crazy life.

“Yuh wan him right?” Ana queried. (You want him too right?)

“It een dat simple doh” (It’s not that simple though) she replied. She felt her nerves get the best of her. She liked him a lot there was no denying that and she knew Jeongguk felt the same, but she hated the idea of making his life harder if anyone caught wind of their budding relationship. Or worse, what if this wasn’t as serious as she was making it out to be?

“Stop stressin’ yasef outchea! Da man like you, das it an’ das all. Until he open he mout’ an’ say uddawise youen gi worry” (Stop stressing yourself out, you hear! The man likes you; that’s it and that’s all. Until he opens his mouth and says otherwise you don’t have to worry) Taylese soothed. She felt as her friends took one of her hands into their own as they calmed her overthinking. She smiled at them and settled her beating heart Perhaps she was worried too much. She couldn’t help it; she overthinks everything despite her years of trying to dispel the habit. Also, she couldn’t deny that it felt good to have her friends support and the mutual affection between Jeongguk. She just hoped that her fears weren’t proven right in the end, because didn’t know if her heart could handle it.

Her phone started to ring, breaking the moment between the trio. Her friends giggled amongst themselves when they saw his caller id, so she rolled her eyes and picked up the call.

“Hello” She answered in English. Jeongguk sighed softly upon hearing her voice, an expression that didn’t go unnoticed by his hyungs who were in the backseat. Jimin had insisted on coming and being the little shit that he was, he dragged Yoongi with them. It had been a hilarious encounter when Jeongguk forced them into the backseat, reserving the passenger side for his girl. He knew he wouldn’t be able to live that down, but it didn’t matter as he tilted his head and smiled into the call before responding.

“Hey, I’m here” his voice was wistful as he replied. Y/N smiled to herself as her friends watched. The duo exchanged glances and made suggestive movements to tease their friend.

“Ok, I’m coming now” she replied. She stood and gathered her things. Her friends followed her action and gave her a hug before she departed. Jeongguk heard her saying goodbyes to someone on his end felt a twinge of curiosity before speaking.

“Also, two of my hyungs are with me. I hope that’s ok?” his words came out carefully. Y/N felt nothing but nervousness as she knew full and well who his hyungs were. Jeongguk heard her suck her teeth before responding.

“I guess can’t kill you now. Too many witnesses” she said. Her voice held amusement as she looked around for his car while talking to him. She heard him chuckle on the other end.

“Later then” he teased. She spotted his car before she responded and she smiled softly while rolling her eyes. “Can you see me?” Jeongguk looked in the direction she was coming from and the two men in the back could not contain their quiet laughter at the dazed look on his face.

“He’s fucked” Jimin whispered to Yoongi.

“I see you” he replied. As she got closer, he unlocked the door and hung up the phone. “Behave” he said in warning to his brothers in the back and all he got in response was a hum from Yoongi as Jimin couldn’t stop smiling as the car door opened.

“Hey” her voice was soft as she spoke.

“Hey. How was your presentation?” Jeongguk asked. The pair in the back watched the exchange, baffled that their maknae didn’t even allow the girl to acknowledge them.

“It went well!” she replied with a smile. She noticed the men in the backseat, it was impossible not to, so she turned her head around and introduced herself. “Hello, I’m Y/N nice to meet you guys.” Yoongi and Jimin were immediately taken with her and like Jeongguk were put into a daze as she gave them a shy smile.

“Nice to meet you too” Jimin said. he extended his hand and Y/N shook it and the same thing was repeated by Yoongi.

“Yah Jeongguk, you’re really lucky” Jimin teased.

“Aishhh.” Y/N laughed at the exchange and thanked Jimin for his compliment.

“How have long have you been here?” Yoongi asked.

“1 1/2 years.”

“Yahhh. Your Korean is really good!”

“Thank you” she responded shyly.

“If only English was that easy to learn” Jimin said. He sighed dramatically.

“It is really annoying” she said in the same tone. Jeongguk listened to their banter as he drove and felt pure joy at them getting along so easily.

“Isn’t it your first language?” Yoongi asked curiously.

“Somewhat. But we have a pretty strong dialect where I’m from. Really different from American English” she explained. The pair made a sound of understanding at her words.

“Is that why you study English?” Jeongguk asked.

“That’s part of it. I’ve always loved writing as a kid...and I talk too much.” They all laughed at her words and she joined in.

“You’re funny...Writer? You published anything?” Yoongi asked. She felt shy again, never being used to promoting her work.

“My thesis in undergrad and my first novel comes out in April.”

“Wahhhh! How old are you?”

“23.”

“Yahhh! You’re the real deal” Jimin said. The pair was thoroughly impressed at her success so far. Y/N put her face in her hands, suppressing her squeal, causing Jeonguuk to chuckle. Adorable.

“She doesn’t like that kind of thing. She’s shy.”

“Really? You shouldn’t have told us that” Jimin said. His voice was filled with mischief and like Jeongguk, his hyungs felt oddly protective over the writer and understood quickly as to why their maknae fell for her so quickly.

“You wanna come to the studio with us? We could use another opinion on some songs?” Yoongi asked. She turned slightly to face them and looked at the producer in shock.

“Really? That wouldn’t be making problems for you guys right.” Yoongi scoffed.

“Eh? Hybe? If we say it’s fine, then it is” Jeongguk said.

“Yahhh! Jeonggukkie’s all grown up” Jimin teased. This caused everyone to snicker at his expense.

“Yah! You shouldn’t be making fun of the person that’s driving.” His tone filled with amusement, causing the laughter to increase. Still laughing along, Y/N connected her phone to the car to play some music. Jeongguk noticing, asked her to put on her playlist she had sent. “Yah, her music taste is really good,” his words were honest as he had enjoyed the variety of Caribbean music on his way to the company earlier that morning. Y/N felt shy and was going to opt for something more neutral.

“What kind of music?” Yoongi asked. She could feel her face heating up.

“Dancehall” she said.

“Dancehall? I’m not that familiar, play something.” Jimin asked. Relenting, she shuffled the playlist and was glad that something tamer came on and she had no reservations about singing along, ‘Mr. Officer’ by Vybz Kartel. The members started vibing to the song even though they couldn’t understand most of it and were fascinated and enjoyed the way she sang along to the lyrics without shame.

“This is really good!” Yoongi said. He was bopping his head along while Y/N started to dance.

“Party song?”

“Sometimes. We do party a lot though” she said.

“Really? Do you?” She turned to Jimin in offence and saw that he had a cheeky smile on his face. She turned back around while sucking her teeth.

“Mi mash up da dance” she spoke in English, and they barely understood.

“Huh?” Suga said in amusement.

“I’ll let you guys come out with us when we go out again.”

“We’” Jeongguk asked.

“My friends and I. There’s a spot in Itaewon, owned by a Jamaican, they have events often and then there’s fete.”

“Fete?” Jimin echoed.

“It’s like a festival...Not really, but like a big party. In the middle of the road.” She tried her best to explain it in Korean. “You have to go to understand it. It’s crazy!”

“I’m in!” Jimin said.

“Me too!” Echoed Jeongguk

“I guess I’ll come...” they bursted into laughter at Yoongi’s words.

“Woiiii!!” She said in excitement as the next song came on and Jeongguk recognized instantly and laughed harder at the shocked expression of his hyungs in the back seat.

“Pussy, pussy, pussy, pussy! Whine gyal ben’ tight hole gyal den!” She sang and laughed after, joining Jeongguk at the shocked expressions of the two in the back.

“Yahhhhh! We need to go to the Caribbean!” Jimin said.

“HAHAHA!” Jeongguk laughed at Y/N’s laughter. She laughed with her entire body, free and unabashed to everything in the outside world. Adorable.

In her fit of laughter, she settled slowly and grabbed her phone after getting a notification. She had muted her main pages after Jeongguk reposted her video so the only ones she received were her spam pages and personal messaging apps like Whatsapp and iMessage. She opened Whatsapp and saw that it was the group chat with her friends. Ana, Taylese, Anwar and Dorian, a Trinidadian boy that befriended her during orientation. She smiled widely as she looked at the flyer he had sent.

“Looks like there’s a party on this month. Still down?” she asked the trio. Yoongi and Jimin looked and one another, Jimin had mischief in his eyes and Yoongi rolled his in response.

“We’ll be there” Jeongguk said with a smile on his face. Hybe building came into view and Y/N could feel the nerves coming on again as she watched him drive in to what looked like a private lot and parked expertly. “Gaja” he unbuckled his seatbelt as he spoke and gave her a soft look of comfort as he noticed her nervousness. The duo had already started getting out so Y/N let out a breath and nodded her head and mentally prepared herself. It was time to face the music.

[...]

Jeongguk had not let go of Y/N’s hand even though they were already in his studio. He had practice to go to soon and the pair had decided that she would stay here. Jeongguk would have preferred to have her with him the entire time, but his girl was shy and the last thing he wanted was to make her uncomfortable. After meeting the other members, Jeongguk couldn’t help but feel smug at how much they had liked her after a brief conversation. Namjoon had immediately gone deep diving into her content and made her promise to get him a copy before it sold out again. The praise she received had her cheeks hurting by the time she had sat on the couch from smiling so much.

She watched as Jeongguk placed the food he had ordered on the coffee table in front of them.

“I knew they would love you” Jeongguk said as he sat down next to her and separated the food and handed her, her portion. A small gesture that had her heart fluttering.

“Thanks.”

“I got your car sorted” he said in between bites.

“Hmmmm” she conveyed her gratitude as best as she could with a mouth full of food. Jeongguk’s nose crinkled and he let out a slight chuckle at her expression while chewing.

“Are you free tomorrow?” he asked after finishing his bite. She turned to him and swallowed the food in her mouth, her eyes wide with curiosity.

“I’m free for the most part, just have to finishing touches on my video for the month. Why?”

“I want to take you on a date” he said softly. He stared deeply into her eyes as he spoke and her breath hitched at the intensity of his brown orbs.

“O-ok” she stuttered. He smiled at her sweetly and leaned over, planting a kiss on her cheek. She blinked quickly at the gesture and felt her face flame and did her best to conceal her giddiness. She went back to eating her food, refusing to make eye contact with him and Jeongguk laughed softly at the effect he had on her.

They chatted in between bites for the next 20 minutes about any and everything. He asked her more about her home and admired the way her eyes lit up when she talked about the sights and the people. He could tell she was a little homesick and his mind was already churning with ideas, maybe they could take a trip together when their schedules aligned. He hoped that would be soon but doubted it with the upcoming tour.

“I miss my family sometimes. My grandmother has a shop in Nassau and I would work there during the summer with my sister.”

“Only summer?”

“Hmm. We’re from a different island. Grand Bahama” she replied. He tilted his head and she giggled at his little quirk.

“My country is made up of a bunch of islands. It’s normal for people to move to Nassau for work, cause its the capital. They would usually leave their kids with family on the other islands.” Jeongguk’s eyes widened at the new information. It reminded him of Korea and his own experience of having to leave Busan for Seoul to pursue idol life.

“That’s similar to here. I moved to Seoul when I was 13.” Her eyes softened as she looked at him and he felt his heart skip a beat at the tenderness.

“So young. You must have been scared” she said more to herself.

“It worked out in the end” he said wistfully while grabbing her hand and caressing the back of it with his thumb to soothe her.

“I’m glad it did but you were just a kid yknow.” Jeongguk could feel himself falling in love with her. She had echoed what he had been grappling with for the past 15 years, an ache that had only start to settle after his enlistment.

“I’m okay now” he said softly with a smile. He couldn’t help himself. He pulled her into him after gazing at the tender look she had given him. She made a sound of surprise as he pulled her into his lap and gasped when he positioned her to straddle him.

“Oppa” she said with a sigh. She had done so without truly realizing it.

“Aish” he said under his breath. His hands firmly gripped her waist, keeping her in place as his laid on her chest. Tentatively, she brought her hands around his shoulders and hugged him back.

“Hmmmm” he groaned lowly. His entire body relaxed into her and she could feel the way her bones turned lax in his hold. The stayed like this for a moment, no words being exchanged as he moved his face to the crook of her neck and nuzzled it with his nose and sighed deeply.

“Hmmm. You smell so good” his said deeply. His Busan accent had slipped and she suppressed a whimper, clutching the back of his shirt and hugged him tighter. He groaned again while tracing the space between her neck and shoulder with his nose again. He repositioned his hands, one now clutching her hip and the other at the nape of her neck. She whimpered when she felt him kiss the spot softly.

“J-jeongguk” her voice faltered as she said his name. He cursed under his breath at the sound of her voice. He closed his eyes and deeply breathed through his nose to control himself and was failing miserably when she brought one of her hands to his hair. She treaded her fingers through it and grazed his scalp.

“You’re gonna be the death of me” his drawled out while placing multiple kisses along her neck. His was stiff as a rock beneath her and let out a deep groan when she started rotating her hips back and forth.

“F-fuck” she moaned at the friction. He pulled his face from her neck and placed his hands one side of her face. She gasped at he look in his eyes. The cheering does wear impossibly dark and heavy lidded as if he was one second away from consuming her whole.

“Can I kiss you?” he asked. She whimpered at the question.

“Yah! Jeongguk! We have to go bro!”

“Fuck!” Jeongguk said angrily while falling backwards into the couch. He brought her with him, and she whined in frustration, burying her face into his neck at the intrusion.

“Jeongguk!” Jin echoed again.

“Aishh... I’m coming fuck!” he yelled back and they listened as the eldest made a sound of protest behind the door and then silence before hearing his footsteps recede.

“I’ll be back as soon as I can ok. Wait for me?” he said softly while caressing her neck. She nodded her head and reluctantly detached from him. Jeongguk hissed as the friction given to his very noticeable hard on. Y/N bent down to pick up her backpack, figuring it was better to get work done while she waited for him. Jeongguk groaned as he stared at her backside and got up and stood behind her. When she stood, she gasped at his sudden presence as he hugged her from behind and nuzzled his nose into the crook of her neck again. She could feel his hardness pressed into her backside and she bit her lip, suppressing a moan.

“Can I stay at your place tonight?” he asked. She turned to him then and hooked her arms around his neck. He gave her a dopey smile and nodded her head in agreement. He hugged her tightly in response, not trusting himself in actually leaving if he had kissed her this time. Placing a kiss on her cheek, he broke their hug and reluctantly left. When the door closed Y/N fell back into the couch and grabbed a pillow and screamed into it. After calming herself a bit she pulled out her materials and got to work with her skin buzzing at the memory of Jeongguk’s touch penetrating her brain.

[...]

It had been 6 hours since he left his studio and now, they were finally done practicing for the day. Jeongguk lay flat out on the floor of the practice room chest heaving as he tried to catch his breath, but all he could think about was Y/N. She ran rampant in his mind, the sounds she made in the studio, her smile and bright laughter wrapped around his bones, and held him hostage. He couldn’t help but smile at the thought of her, the action was involuntary and he was unaware of the quizzical look he was getting from his hyungs who had started to leave.

“Yah Jeongguk! You coming?” His eyes opened at the sound of his leader’s voice. He got up without a word, a dazed look in his eyes as he followed his brothers out of the room. Taehyung and Jin shared a glance after seeing the wide smile on the maknae’s face as he stared at his phone. Jeongguk had put in his Airpods and opened TikTok, scrolling endlessly through the videos of Y/N, edits and posts she had made alike. He heard nothing of what his hyungs said, completely unaware that they were speaking to him until he felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned his head and faced Yoongi, brows furrowed in slight annoyance after being pulled from his doomscrolling.

“Yah! Did you hear what we said?”

“Huh?” several sounds ranging from incredulity to amusement sounded from his band members at his response.

“Aigo. You’re really in deep” Hoseok teased.

“We wanted to know if you were coming for dinner” Namjoon said.

“No. I’m hanging out with Y/N for the rest of the day” he responded. He groaned in annoyance at the teasing he received from his response. Rolling his eyes he walked faster, turning into the direction of his studio and said his goodbyes, the sound of his hyungs teasing remarks fading. When he opened the door, he smiled widely at the sight before him. Y/N was on the floor with her laptop, notebook and sticky notes ladened in front of her. She laid on her stomach, les swinging back and forth in the air while she bopped her head slightly to the music coming from her headphones as she typed. She had no idea he had returned, too engrossed in her work to hear the sound of the door opening and closing. He walked slowly towards her and tapped her foot. He laughed as she squealed in surprise before turning around to face him.

“Are you trying to kill me?” She asked jokingly. He laughed in response. She took her headphones off and turned to sit in front of him, then she reached her hands forwards, signaling for him to help her up. He obliged without any difficulty, and she gasped when he wrapped his arms around her, hugging her tightly. He sighed in contentment at the feeling of her arms wrapping around his waist, settling into him. After hugging her to his chest for a full minute, he loosened his grip and while still holding her, he pulled away slightly with one hand on her hip and the other on her lower back.

“Ready to go?” he asked softly. She gazed at him for a second, taking in the way his eyes glazed over slightly as he spoke to her.

“Hmm” she said in response. He smiled her in response and brought a hand to her cheek and caressed it with his thumb. He looked reluctant to let her go, parting from her with a sigh. She turned to pack her things with a soft sigh and her heart beating erratically in her chest.

Jeongguk’s skin pebbled with goosebumps as he pulled out of Hybe. He didn’t know how much longer he could keep himself from officially asking her to be his girlfriend. Their moment in the studio running wild in his brain, everything about her called to him, enticing him to think of nothing but her lest she disappeared. He kept his eyes on the road, but he could feel her next to him as she scrolled on her phone. The car was filled with a comfortable silence as he navigated to the streets of Seoul as the sun began to set and his mind racked with how he was going to ask her. Should he wait until their date tomorrow? Or should he listen to his instincts and claim her officially here and now as he drove to his house.

“Y/N” he said. Y/N turned to him a soft smile on her face as he glanced at her before turning his back to the road. His breath hitched before he started worrying his lip piercing, a nervous tick, one that had her furrowing her brows. She put her hand on his that was in rested in between them as he drove one handed and he linked their hands together. He looked to their laced fingers, his tattooed hand larger that hers and felt his nerves settle completely.

“Everything ok?” she asked softly.

“Hmm. I wanted to ask you something...I know we haven’t known each other for that long and with my career and everything—I—What I’m trying to ask is if you would like having me as your boyfriend?” There he said it. His words came out fast and it felt like a weight being lifted off of his chest. Y/N gasped when she registered his words and looked at him with wide eyes.

“I—You’re serious?” she said in disbelief. He glanced at her again and furrowed his brows, taking it as rejection.

“I wouldn’t joke about something like this.”

“Why me?” Jeongguk felt his heart sunk at how small she sounded.

“I’ve never felt this way about anyone before...You have a good head on your shoulders. You have a heart bigger than anything in this world and you’re unapologetically yourself regardless of what others think of you and you’re kind. You could’ve taken advantage of me for your own benefit, but that isn’t you. I’ve never trusted anyone so quickly before and you...you make me crazy. The most beautiful person I’ve ever seen in my life. That’s why. What do you say?” he spoke each word carefully, a smile widening on his face as he thought about her. In such a small period of time she had burrowed her way into his heart, taking it over and owning him completely. When he glanced at her again he saw tears welling in her eyes and started to panic.

“Don’t cry. I’m so sorry. I’m not—”

“You idiot!...Yes I’ll be your girlfriend” she said with a laugh.

“Aigoooo!” he said with a deep breath, joining in her laughter. Y/N leaned over and kissed his cheek and in response Jeongguk broke out into the goofiest smile she had ever seen.

“I really thought I was gonna have to back out of the tour for a sec. Performing with heartbreak doesn’t sound fun.” She hit his arm in jest and sucked her teeth at his joke. “Speaking of. Are you coming to the first show? And do you want to come on tour with us this summer?” he asked. He was mindful of her still being in school, as much as he would like for her to attend the tour with him.

“I got tickets for the Japanese show. I have a conference to attend at the same time, but I’m free for June.” She had a packed schedule this year. Her increase in online popularity, combined with her upcoming book release left her in an ocean of academic lectures and conferences.

“Conference? Tell me about it” he said excitedly. She smiled widely and went into detail about her trip. Jeongguk listened attentively and felt pride bloom in his chest. She was giving various lectures at 3 universities in Japan, along with speaking at a conference about her upcoming book. He might have been a pop star, and his achievements were no small feat, but the passion it took to be a professional scholar, a successful one at that was an entirely different ball game and, in that moment, being her boyfriend felt like one of the biggest achievements in his life.

[...]

Y/N felt giddy as she did her nighttime routine. They were at her place now after getting her jeep and an overnight bag for him at his place. Jeongguk—her boyfriend—was in the shower and she still couldn’t believe it. He was her a boyfriend. It went beyond his idol status, a factor that left her mind when she was actually in his presence. What really stunned her was just how good of a man he was.

She hadn’t had the best luck, despite only ever having been in 1 serious relationship before. Her ex-boyfriend of 2 years had cheated on her for half of it. He was a little older, 3 years her senior at the time and had gotten his other girlfriend pregnant, when he finally broke the news. She had been blamed for it, due to her being so focused on her studies and her budding YouTube career at the time. Back home it was expected for women to just accept the failings of their partners, cheating included, but her parents had taught her better than that, so she left him and the ideas of love with it.

She had been on dates here and there over years after their breakup but nothing serious came out of it. She didn’t feel the spark and instant connection like she had with Jeongguk, hell she hadn’t any intention of dating at all this year, despite her friends’ urging. She was so focused on herself that the idea of adding a man to the equation seemed like an inconvenience. That didn’t mean she didn’t get lonely or horny, but the idea of putting herself out there and ending up in that situation again dissuaded her, and now her barriers had been broken, and her heart was filled with the man that was currently in her shower. She smiled to herself as she exited her room and went into her kitchen, mind reeling with the doe eyed man.

Jeongguk felt as if he was heaven as he started to get dressed. He smelled just like her after his shower, a fact that sent shivers down his spine. After doing his skincare, he left her bathroom with a stupid grin on his face. He was met with Y/N in the kitchen and his eyes darkened as he gazed upon her. She was in a night dress, nothing extravagant or too revealing but something about her dressed like this sent his thoughts into inappropriate terr. He wondered how easy it would be to pull it up and bury his face into her. He smirked at the thought and cleared his throat as he entered. She turned to him after closing the fridge with a smile.

“Whatchu you making?” he asked while sitting on the stool on the other side of the island.

“Pasta. That ok?” She asked.

“Hmmm.” she smiled in response to him and then went back to her task at hand. He watched her intently as she got into the zone, admiring how beautiful she was as she performed the domestic task. His mind wandered then, envisioning her doing the same in their shared home as his wife, a kid or two running around. He was so fucked. His thoughts were interrupted by her phone ringing. She glanced at it and shook her head in amusement at the caller id.

“Answer and put it on speaker for me please.” He obeyed her instructions.

“Wagwan my yute. Weh yuh” Ana asked.

“I jus’ reach home not too long.” Jeongguk could barely understand what was being said but couldn’t help but be intrigued by the way she spoke.

“Hmmm. Weh yuh man? Yuh romp ‘im yet?”

“ANA! He righchea!” The person on the other end laughed loudly and he titled his head in confusion and amusement when she glanced at him shyly.

“Mi bad. Lem muh lef yuh alone. Yuh call muh tomorra, I wan know erryting!”

“Goodbye!” she said with a smile and Jeongguk was curious about the interaction.

“Who’s that?” she looked to him after putting the pasta to boil.

“Ana. She’s one of the friends I made here. You’ll meet her when we go out soon. You still want to come right?”

“Of course! I haven’t partied in ages. I feel like a old man.” she laughed before responding.

“I mean...You are pushing 30.” he gasped in faux offense.

“Yah! 28 is still young!”

“You’re 30 though. Maybe I should be calling you Ahjussi.” He gasped and laughed at her words.

“Yah! You aren’t that much younger you know!” She snickered at his words.

“Babe. Only one of us is turning 30 next year.” he cackled at her words.

He could get used to this.

They made their way to the couch after their playful banter and eating. They had learned a lot more about each other then. She had 2 sibilings and and a gaggle of cousins that she spoke about with bright eyes and a twinge of longing for home. Jeongguk’s mind reeled as he planned a trip with her to her home in his head when their schedules allowed. He also found out that she smoked occasionally, a habit she was trying to quit. He shared that he too was struggling as well, and that he only quit recently but the cravings got to him still.

They now sat on her couch with two glasses of white wine they leisurely sipped on as they chatted. She had her legs stretched out on the couch, her back against the armrest and he lifted them over his thighs, caressing her ankles as he spoke.

“How many languages do you speak?” he asked curiously. He watched as she mulled it over in her hand, doing a mental count with her fingers. His eys widened when she got past 5.

“Technically 7, if I include dialects and creoles.”

“Yahhhh! You’re a fucking genius!” She giggled at his response. “What are they?”

“Standard English, Bahamian creole, Haitian Kreyol, French, Spanish, Korean, and Japanese.”

“Wahhhh! How did you learn?”

“I did study abroad in Japan during ungrad for a year. So I took a few classes and friends...French and Spanish from high school and Kreyol from friends back home.”

“Ahhh! Your brain is insane!” he said in admiration. She giggled.

“Languages were always my special interest growing up.”

“Special interest. You have ADHD too?” he asked with a smile.

“Yes! I got diagnosed as a kid.”

“I got diagnosed recently and everything just made sense!” he said vibrantly.

“You know what’s crazy?...It was always obvious.” He snorted with laughter at her words.

“I’m serious! I watched your videos and lives and you’d be stimming all the time. So cute.” he blushed at her words and put his face in his hands. She laughed at him.

“Wahh!!! Was I the last person to know?”

“Yeah” she said with a face that said duh. He threw his head back and laughed at that.

“What’s your favorite BTS song?”

“Yahhh! That’s impossible to answer!” He snickered at her response.

“Ok. Ok. Top 3!”

“Hmmm...We Are Bulletproof pt2...Aish! This impossible!”

“EHHH! That one is so old!” She gasped at this!

“Hey! That’s one of your best songs!” He shook his head in disagreeance, a smile etched onto his face when she sucked her teeth at him.

“Pass the romote.” he obeyed her resquest. She turned the T.V. on and went to YouTube and felt giddy when she clicked onto the music video. Jeongguk made a sound of protest.

“Hajimaaaa! I can’t watch this!” He folded into himself, cringing and she cackled in response and stood up. She started dancing and singing along and laughed loudly when Jeongguk cringed at his teenaged self.

“Iremun Jungkook!”

“YAHHHH! Hajima!!!”

“HAHAHA!” she laughed at him as he cringed.

Despite his embarrassment he tthoroughly enjoyed watching her have fun.

“A fucking masterpiece!” She said in English when she sat down after her performance.

“We were so embarrassing!”

“No no no! Passion! You were passionate!” She argued. He laughed loudly at this and hugged her legs.

“You should perform this on the tour!” he lifted his head up and smiled at her.

“You would like that wouldn’t you?” he teased.

“Yes! No other group can compare!” he laughed at her as she spoke with such conviction despite the wide smile on her face.

“Yah! I don’t even remember the lyrics!” She sucked her teeth in annoyance.

“Aigoo. Your memory is failing already ahjussi!”

“Yah!” he grabbed her and she squealed. They engaged in play fighting, laughter filling her living room. Jeongguk was stronger and bigger than she was and restricted her quickly.

“Yahh!!” she shouted with laughter. He giggled as he pinned her wrists above her head with one hand. She wriggled beneath him, and pouted at him.

“Yah! Jeongguk!” she whined, trying and failing at getting him off.

“Oh? I thought it was ahjussi!” he teased. she sucked her teeth and rolled her eyes with a smile. Her smile turned to a little smirk before she spoke.

“Not ahjussi...but oppa.” his breath hitched at her teasing, causing him to become distracted for a moment. Taking her chance she leaned forward and pecked him on the lips. He gasped, all playfulness being replaced with thick tension as his pupils dialated. She suppressed a whimper that threatened to bubble from her throat as she watch his expression shift. Fuck. He manouvered in between her legs, her thighs spread to accommodate his hips and she moaned softly when she felt his bulge pressed against her.

“Oh? Still think I’m an ahjussi?” he said with a smirk. He watched her eyes flutter as she shook her head no. He couldn’t take it anymore. He kissed her hard, groaning in her mouth and rotated his hips, swallowing each moan that came from her lips as he burrowed his tongue into her mouth. He felt her move against him, chasing his movements to seek her own pleasure. He groaned deeply at the thought and trailed his lips to her neck.

“Hmmm” she moaned as he sucked her neck. He repeated the action all the way to her collarbone before bringing his face to hers again. He sighed at the blissful expression on her face.

“I want to taste you” he whispered before pecking her lips again.

“Please” she whined and he groaned at her response. He lifted her dress above her hips and his nose flared at the sight of her pink underwear. She was soaked.

“Fuckkk.” He cursed at the sight and hooked his fingers around the band of them, carefully taking them off. “Aishhh.” He gripped the back of her knees and folded her legs upward into her chest, earning a gasp from his pretty girl. He looked at her once more, her eyes begging him to take what he wanted. He kissed her inner thighs, leaving marks in his wake before licking a long stripe against her slit. They both moaned at the action and her hands gripped his head.

Y/N moaned helplessly as he devoured her. He alternated between swift flicks of his tongue and sucking her clit, making her head spin and her pussy impossibly wet.

“Yessss.” She moaned out, earning a groan from him. He lapped her pussy with his tongue and her hips bucked uncontrollably as she got closer to the edge.

“B-baby!” he groaned into her cunt as he sped up his movements and relished in her taste as she came over his tongue. Her moans turning into whimpers as she tried to pull his head away from her sensitve clit. He licked her clean before obliging, bringing his face to hers and kissing her messily and she groaned at the taste of her own juices. She gasped into his mouth when she felt him rub her clit with his fingers.

“W-wait” she pleaded. Jeongguk pecked her lips before looking her in the eyes with a smirk, not stopping his movements.

“You want me to stop?”

“I—I” her words faltered when he entered two fingers into her pussy. Her eyes began to flutter shut as he started to finger her. He started slow and then increased his movements, curving upward and hitting her sweet spot each time. She felt him grip her jaw with his free hand.

“Look at me” he whispered.

“Hmmmmm!” she moaned loudly while obeying his command. She struggled to keep them opened and Jeongguk took great pleasure in her fucked-out expression.

“Right there! Fucckkk!” her hips bucked wildly as her words came out slurred. He moved faster, and groaned as her walls started to flutter, announcing how close she was.

“So fucking tight” he drawled out.

“Jeongguk!” she shouted his name as she came. He watched as her eyes rolled back as she came and groaned loudly when he felt her gush around his fingers.

“Fucckkkkk!” he said loudly at the sight of her squirting over his hand. “Good girl.” he kissed her softly and repeated the praise twice more as he slowly pulled his fingers out of her wet cunt. She sighed with her eyes still closed and he felt too pleased with himself at the fucked-out expression on her face. He sucked his fingers, groaning at her taste before cradling her face in his hands.

“Baby. You with me?” he asked softly while caressing her cheeks. She hummed in response as her eyes fluttered open. She sighed when her vision cleared and saw him staring at her so lovingly.

“Fuck” she breathed out with a small laugh. Jeongguk chuckled at her before pecking her lips.

“You ok?” he asked tenderly. She nodded her head yes before glancing below them, motioning to his bulge.

“It’s okay” he said as he expected nothing more from her.

“But I want more.” he groaned at her words as she practically begged.

“Fuck. We can’t, I don’t have condoms.” He replied even though he really wanted to. She kissed him after his response before pulling back with a tiny smirk on her face and whispered.

“It’s ok, I’m on the pill.” He flared his nostrils before lifting her up. She gasped and hooked her legs around his waist as he carried them to her room while they kissed.

Jeongguk laid her on the bed, and they only broke their kiss in between taking their clothes off. She pulled the dress over her head and adjusted her bonnet. She took him in as she watched him undress. His t shirt was the first to go and her pussy clenched at the sight of his muscles and tattoos. She knew that she was in for trouble for her earlier teasing as he smirked at her while removing his shorts. She gasped at the sight of him. She knew he was big, but seeing it made her slightly nervous as she took him in. His cock was sizeable in both girth and length, and it curved upwards, an angry vein on the underside and was darker than his skin, matching the shade of his nipples.

He settled in between her thighs, leaning over her and pressing himself against her cunt. He smiled softly at her as he leaned in and kissed her. Twin sighs leaving their mouths as they kissed passionately. Her hands wrapped around his neck and tugged one his dark hair as his tongue entered her mouth. It was messy and had her dripping along with his movements below. He rotated his hips, grinding his cock against her swollen clit.

“Hmmmm” she moaned into his mouth.

“So beautiful” he uttered with a sigh while tracing his mouth down her neck. His lips traveled to her breasts, groaning at their fullness and marking them without care. He took one of her nipples into his mouth, swirling his tongue around it before sucking it.

“Jayyyy.” The endearment was said with a whine of frustration. “P-please...please...please” she begged.

“Hmmmm” he said. He released her nipple with a pop and brought his face to hers, a teasing smile on his face. “What?” he chuckled at the pout she gave him in response. “Tell me what want.” he pecked her lips. “And I’ll give it to you.” he repeated the action.

“You know what I want” she said while bucking her hips forward. He groaned softly.

“Say it” he taunted.

“Hmmmm! Fuck me please...please.” He chuckled at her begging. He placed a kiss on her forehead before taking his cock in his hand. He sat back slightly and tapped the tip of it onto her clit, droplets of precum smearing on to her already wet cunt. She whimpered beneath him with furrowed brows and closed eyes. He wasn’t fairing any better with the way he gritted his teeth, so he put them both out of their misery and entered her slowly.

“Fucckkkkkk!” he said loudly, mixing in with her deep moan. Y/N felt as if the wind was knocked out of her at the slow drag of his cock. Tiny gasps left her mouth and she clenched uncontrollably as he sunk in fully, all the way to the hilt. Her eyes fluttered open, barely visible with her heavy lids and she brought her hand forward attempting to run from what she was about to receive. He chuckled at the action and started stroking.

“Oh godddd!” Her back bent as he fucked her deeply. His movements were slow but hard and the tip of his cock hit her sweet spot over and over again as she moaned helplessly, trying and failing at pushing against his abdomen. Jeongguk grunted with each thrust taking in the way she went dumb on his cock.

“Move your hand” he taunted. She moaned in response, already shaking as she shook her head, unable to discern what it was that she was pleading for. He bent her legs more, pressing her knees into her shoulders and started to fuck her faster.

“Oh!Oh!Oh! Fuckkkk!” She moaned loudly.

"Keep your eyes open." He said to her. She obeyed him and moaned louder when she looked at him.

"Jayyyy!"

“Fuck... Fuck. Fucking made for me!” He pressed his forehead to hers as hips moved faster. Her walls clenched around him tightly as she came with a keen. Her mouth opened in a silent scream, and he felt her cum around him.

“Ahhhhhh. Hmmmmmm!” she moaned and he moaned loudly in response as his movements slowed while she came down from her high. Her body shook as he stilled inside of her.

“J-Jay” she whispered as her eyes started to open. He kissed her softly.

"My good girl" he whispered. She moaned softly and he rolled his hips forward again, fucking her slowly. She whimpered and her eyes rolled in the back of her head before fluttering shut.

"No no, keep your eyes open. Look at me while I fuck you." She whined in response and obeyed him but could not control the way her body trembled.

His stare was intense, filled with adoration and lust. She clenched around him causing him to curse, his breaths coming out heavier as he tried to stave off his orgasm. He wanted her to cum again before he filled her to the brim. His thrusts were slow and deep, and she felt him everywhere.

"I want you to cum for me again. Keep your eyes on mine as you cum." His words were whispered like a prayer.

“I-I can’t.” Tears welled in the corner of her eyes as she moaned out, pleasure consuming her.

“Yes you can...You can take it.” He thrusted faster as he spoke and she let out a silent scream, struggling to obey his words. Soon enough, she moaned deeply and he watched with great pleasure as she came. "That's it, good girl, my sweet girl." He lauded her with praises as she came. "I'm gonna pound you now. Gonna fill you with my cum. You would like that wouldn't you sweet girl?" She let out a broken cry as he made good on his promise, she was still cumming as he increased his speed, still reaching deep inside of her. "Gonna ruin this pretty pussy. You’re mine, all mine." She moaned loudly in response.

"All yours! Yesssss." Her body shook as he fucked her.

He was growling as he tried to fend off his orgasm wanting to draw this out longer. His face contorted in a snarl, eyes alight as he felt her fluttering around him as she was close to the edge once more. Her eyes started to close again but he did not allow it.

"I told you to keep them on me while I fuck you." He held her chin in his hand. The weight of it wasn't harsh but it was firm enough for her to comply as she feared he would stop.

The sensations became too much as she felt his cock head nudge her sweet spot over and over. She came harder this time, squirting over his cock.

“Fuckkkkkk!” Her eyes rolled to the back of her head as she moaned and she could not help the pathetic way his name fell from her lips as she felt him cum inside her, thick ropes of his cum burying into her cunt.

“Y/N. Y/N! Y/N F-Fuckkkkk!” he moaned loudly in her ear. They panted heavily and Y/N’s body felt light as it shook slightly. He planted kisses to her neck and trailed them upwards, pecking her cheek before moving to her lips. He was still inside her and gazed upon her lovingly as she whimpered with closed eyes. She was gone. Completely entranced after their passionate love making. Jeongguk smiled and nudged her nose with his until she opened her eyes and looked at him. She sighed when her eyes met his and couldn’t help the dopey smile she gave him.

“You ok?” he asked softly, stroking her cheek with his thumb.

“Hmmm” she said. he chuckled at her sleepy response, before pecking her once more and pulled out of her slowly. They sighed together and he watched the mess he had made pooled out of her as he pulled out slowly.

“Fuckk” he whispered. His cock twitched, threatening to harden again but he knew she couldn’t handle anymore right now. He placed a hand on her stomach and rubbed softly to rouse her as her eyes had fluttered closed once more. Cute.

“Hmmm” he chuckled at her response, too fucked out to say a word.

“Let’s get you cleaned up. Ok?” She pouted at him but allowed him to lift her bridal style. She was half asleep in his arms as he carried her to the bathroom and Jeongguk felt his heart swell as she nuzzled into him.

“No cigarettes tonight?” The old man asked him. Jeongguk smiled at the cheeky remark from the man and replied.

“I quit, remember?” The man scoffed. The sound laced with affection and scolding all at once.

Jeongguk tapped his card after he scanned his items and his senses were assaulted once more. His ears perked up at the sound of a camera clicking and his nose twitched at the pleasant scent of vanilla and coconut again. His mind was momentarily confused and soon turned to annoyance as he glanced behind him discreetly and saw two figures in a line. The first was his pretty girl, her eyes too busy looking in her phone and the other was an Asian girl covered in black clothing, face masked and trying (failing) to look unawares. He recognized her. She was a well known saesang that had harassed him and two of his idol friends for 3 years. Sneaking photos and selling them online. He closed his eyes and breathed through his nose to contain his anger. He looked at the clerk who sensed his uneasiness. The old man looked in the direction Jeongguk had gestured to and clenched his jaw.

“Excuse me.” Jeongguk stilled at the voice behind him. The Korean was laced with an accent, sounding almost similar to his Busan dialect. He turned then and looked to the owner of the sound. He was met with the pretty girl looking at him, smiling softly, her hand holding a basket that contained a case of a drink he had never tried before and a few instant ramen packets.

“Can I pay please?” Jeongguk choked. Amusement and embarrassment melding together, muddying his brain again.

“Sorry.” He replied with a slight bow. He glanced at the saesang and watched as she squirmed, trying and failing to conceal her identity. He hadn’t left yet. He couldn’t. It was best to stay in public and not walk home for her to find his new address.

“How much?” He looked at his pretty girl again. She spoke in English this time. The accent was unfamiliar and he was surprised at the old man’s affectionate smile towards her. Like a father greeting his daughter.

“Nothin’ make sure to cook somethin’ nice on Sunday fa me.” Jeongguk could only make out a few words before being stunned at the bright laughter that tumbled from the girl’s mouth.

“Whateva ya say Mr. Lee.” She replied. He watched as Mr. Lee packed her items without charging.

“Ya wan’ me wait fa you?” Mr. Lee replied.

“Youse the one dat wan’ ride but askin’ me?” Jeongguk could not clearly discern what she was saying but the tone of her voice combined with her sweet accent set him in a trance. Mr. Lee sucked his teeth in response and Jeongguk watched as the pretty girl casually walked behind the register and into the room marked for employees.

Jeongguk was taken out of his musings by the saesang as she approached the counter with a bottle of water. His body tensed as she watched her. She moved mechanically, feeling him glare at her, however, she took it as interest and felt her mind churn with fantasies. Mr. Lee was no longer jovial and soft as he served her with neutrality. She left the store and Jeongguk watched as she pretended to not linger outside.

“Shibal.” He cursed under his breath as Mr. Lee passed to close the door. Jeongguk took off his mask and turned to the old man.

“Is she still there?” He asked. The man sighed and nodded in reply to Jeongguk before speaking.

“She’s crazy.” The old man shook his head as he spoke. “No worries, we’ll leave through the back.”

Jeongguk watched as Mr. Lee did his rounds. He turned the lights off and took the register in the back, the younger man following him and they were met with the sound of computer keys being hit in quick succession. Jeongguk had momentarily forgotten that she was still here and panicked as he realised he was now showing his face. She was sitting at the table in the corner working on her laptop, forgetting her surroundings entirely. That was until Jeongguk made a sound upon realizing that he was exposed and the girl looked up from her laptop. He watched as a variety of emotions flashed across her face. She was stunned for a moment, shock clouding her senses and was soon replaced with slight admiration before she swiveled her head to Mr. Lee who had worked at putting up his cash float without a care in the world.

“Mr. Lee.” She called the man. He hummed in response before turning towards them. Jeongguk was frozen in the doorway and the pretty girl looked from left to right at both of them in confusion.

“Ahhh! Where my manners.” Mr. Lee talked in English again and that was when Jeongguk realized that he and the girl had a similar accent. “Jeongguk, this is Y/N. Y/N, this is Jeongguk. He need a ride home too. Crazy gyal out front don’ wan’ leave him alone.” The girl scoffed at his cavalierness as he spoke, but stilled at the mention of the saesang.

She turned to him and her expression no longer held shock but pity. “Saesang?” She asked. He felt his breath hitch. She had asked him so softly and with such care that he was left without words. He nodded his head and felt his heart pound at the understanding smile she gave in return before sucking her teeth. The sound was laced with annoyance, and he felt something tender bloom in the depths of his chest at it.

“They give us ARMYs a bad name.” She said while shaking her head in disappointment. Simultaneously, she started to pack her things, preparing to leave. At her words, he felt a deep sense of pride. He had met fans in public before and had no qualms with interacting with them if appropriate, but with her it felt different. A validation and stroke to his ego unlike anything else before.

“Ya ready ta go?’ Mr. Lee asked in English. Y/N nodded her head yes and grabbed her things. Mr. Lee motioned to the door for Jeongguk to head out first. He obeyed and as he was exiting vanilla and coconut assaulted his senses once more as she followed behind him. They left through the back entrance, a tedious journey to get to Y/N’s car, but it was safer than Jeongguk being followed by a crazed woman.

“My jeep is up there.” She said as she led them. His mask was pulled up covering his face at this point, but he knew his cheeks were red from the light rain that poured mixed with the cold air and the fact that he couldn't help but assess her figure as she walked in front of him. She was half a foot shorter than he was with a solid frame. Curves in the right places that weren't common amongst the average woman of his home. She was covered in layers for the weather but it didn't conceal how perfect she was. His thoughts made him feel conflicted as they finally arrived at her silver jeep. He had never felt so strongly about any girl he had just met before but at the same time it felt right. As if their meeting was fate. Some divinely ordained thing to brighten his life amidst the pressure he was under. That maybe, just maybe, he could have a chance at being himself. Not the idol. Just Jeongguk.

He sighed deeply as he opened the back door of her jeep and was met with her scent. His eyes became lidded as he sat and closed the door, with her and Mr.Lee taking the front seats of course. It was as if he was intoxicated or under a spell, unable to break free—even though he didn't want to.

He broke free from his trance as the car started moving.

“You wan’ me drop you firs’?” She asked Mr. Lee.

“Of course. You have ta pass me ta geh home and tek him.” Jeongguk was fascinated by the way they spoke. His English was abysmal despite ARMYs praising the improvements he had made over the years, and now with the thick unfamiliar accent it made it near impossible for him to understand. However, it had a familiar lull that reminded him of his own dialect, drawn out and something so comforting sitting at the base of your throat as each syllable passed your lips.

“You ok with that?” She asked him this time. Her Korean made her voice a touch softer, wrapping its way around his heart that pounded at the attention she had given.

“Yeah.” He replied. His voice came out slightly timid despite the sudden octave change that he hadn’t realized had occurred until it came out.

She didn’t reply to him and they all fell into a comfortable silence with the radio playing lightly in the background and the rain coming down a touch harder. At this Jeongguk closed his eyes and tilted his head and fell asleep with the scent of vanilla around him while envisioning her pretty eyes.

[...]

Y/N hummed the song on the radio under her breath as she drove. Mr. Lee was busy texting his wife, announcing his arrival as his apartment building came into view. She had met him during her first year in Korea as she had lived in the same building temporarily. They hit it off instantly once he saw her Bahamian flag tied to her suitcase. The man had lived in the Bahamas for 30 years before he and his wife had moved back to Korea after retiring. His children still lived in Nassau, but they would visit during holidays so that their parents could see their grandkids. It was nice having something familiar so far from home, even though she only stayed in the apartment next to his for her first month in her new home. Now she lived in a nicer neighbourhood in Seoul in a cushy condo that was covered by her stipend. The benefits of being an exceptional Master’s student and expat.

Her thoughts trailed off as she made it into the lot of his building. The rain was starting to come down a little harder so she parked as close as she could. Mr. Lee sighed tiredly when they arrived due to the rain before saying his goodbyes to her.

“Tex’ when ya reach and don’ forget my plate on Sunday.” She laughed softly, aware of the man asleep behind her (even though it still felt like a dream).

“I gotchu Mr. Lee.” She said as he exited. She watched as he rushed towards the building and waited for him to enter before reversing out. As she looked in her rearview, she glanced at the man in her back seat and her breath hitched when she was met with his sleeping face. He wore a mask still but it was unmistakably Jeongguk. THEE Jeon Jeongguk. She couldn’t believe that she was in such close proximity to him, her bias of all people, and yet she felt oddly at home in his presence. The moment she became aware of why she was even taking him home made her angry and slightly protective of the older man. She never understood the concept of stalking a celebrity and was no stranger to saesang culture after being an ARMY for 8 years. Still, she couldn’t help but pity him despite his superstar status.

After reversing out, she made a steady drive on the main road, hesitating before waking him up for directions. She turned the radio off and drove a touch slower than usual before calling out to him.

“Jeongguk.” She called out to him twice before he started to stir. She could see him as he woke from his slumber but she could hear him sigh as he refamiliarized himself with his surroundings.

Jeongguk made a sound of confusion before realizing where he was. The rain pelting the jeep he was in started to come down harder altering his memory of the night that had transpired. He looked forward and realized that Mr. Lee was no longer with them and oddly felt fine with being in a car alone with a fan.

“Hey. I kinda need directions.” Her voice was something he couldn't get used to. The sound was like a soft caress to his ears, taunting him like a siren to do her bidding. He liked it. Far more than he should have, he realized and he took his mask off before replying to her.

“Thanks for this, I forgot to tell you. I’m not that far from here actually.” It was true. The convenience store was at best a 30 minute walk away from his house and about 10 minutes away by driving. He gave her accurate directions and watched as she listened to him attentively, however, the rain was coming down a lot harder than they had anticipated. It was going smoothly at first but then thunder and lightning struck, startling her. She let out a slight squeal, nearly swerving them off the road. He should have been angry, instead he felt a flash of fear as his hand bolted forward and gripped her shoulder to keep her in place. She gasped at his touch.

“I’m so sorry.” She sounded a little scared, almost as if she wanted to cry and he desperately wanted to comfort her.

“It’s ok. We’re not too far from my place.” he replied. His hand stroked her shoulder while he spoke, calming her more than it should have. She let out a shaky sigh at the motion, her heart slowing down from the previous fright.

“Right up here.” He motioned towards a large house at the end of the corner she had turned through. The street was barely lit, making it hard for her to see where she was going with the violent rain that ensued, but he kept her steady with his thumb stroking back and forth across her right shoulder. She followed his direction and pulled into his driveway. The house was huge, as expected for one of the biggest pop stars in the world. She put her jeep in park but kept it running as she now had to tread through the rain to get home. The thought made her nervous, causing her to stiffen slightly under his hand.

Jeongguk felt her nerves and the way her body stiffened under his palm and made his decision without a second thought.

“Stay here for the night.” She whipped her head around to face him and he was stunned at how beautiful she was up close. His eyes widened slightly as her breath fanned his face and watched as she mirrored his expression. Her mouth was shaped in an o from her shock at his words. He cyaan be serious?!? She thought as she looked at and realized that this man meant the words he had uttered.

“I-”

“It’s not safe for you to be driving this late in this weather. Stay tonight. Please.” Her hesitance left her body at his words. Jeongguk had tried hard to conceal his pleading and felt a slight touch of victory as her body softened. She bit her lip as if she was contemplating before nodding her head yes. He smiled in return, not knowing then that this would be one of the best decisions he had ever made in his life.

[...]

“Aishhhh.” Jeongguk cursed as he fumbled with his keys. The rain was ridiculous at this point. It was as if it had waited until they exited her jeep to come down even harder, which they didn't think to be possible. They were terribly wrong as they now were completely drenched. He had given her his leather jacket, placing it over her head while he ran behind her, covering her partially. It was no use as they were soaked to the point that you could hear their shoes squeaking loudly after he finally got the door open and they walked inside.

He took his jacket and hers, hanging it on the rack by the door for now and took off his boots, letting out curses and to his right he could hear his new companion letting out similar retorts as she struggled with the laces of her shoes. His brain was turning to mush at this poin as he felt nothing but endearment and without a second thought he bent down and helped her.

“Let me.” he said while kneeling and grabbing her ankle softly. She gasped at the touch but it did not deter him as he undid her laces and took off the soiled shoe and did the same to the other. He rolled her socks off after and placed each foot in the slippers he kept at the entrance of his house. When he stood he was met with her facing him while she hugged her body and shivered. Her glasses were covered in raindrops and he was certain she couldn't see a thing. He couldn’t stop the little giggle from leaving his mouth. Cute. He thought.

“What are you laughing at?” Her question made him laugh harder.

“You’re like a kitten. So cute.” She scoffed at his words, causing him to laugh even harder than before. Influenced by his glee, she couldn't help but laugh with him, until she sneezed. The laughter stopped and Jeongguk got into action.

“Aish! I’m so stupid.” He said more to himself. He didn't hesitate in grabbing her wrist and pulling her along with him. She let out a sound of surprise when she felt his skin on hers.

“What are you doing?” She couldn’t see through her glasses as they were wet and it was no use taking them off due to her eyesight being so poor.

“You need to get out of these wet clothes or you’ll get sick.” She could feel her body heating up at his words. He didn’t mean it like that. She knew he didn’t but she was a young woman after all. She didn’t question him further and just allowed him to pull her through his house.

Finally they arrived at his bathroom and she winced when the light turned on, contrasting with the darkness they had to go through to get here.

“You can take a shower. Towels are in the cabinet over there and I’ll leave you some clothes outside of the door.” She took off her glasses when he started speaking, resting them on the counter and inhaled sharply at how close he was to her. She could see various emotions swirl in his doe eyes, one matching the tenderness of his voice as he catered to her. She nodded her head in response and smiled softly at her and squeezed her wrist before giving her privacy. She let out a deep breath she had been holding in as the door closed behind him.

[...]

Jeongguk’s entire body was a light as he listened to the shower turn on. He closed his eyes and let out a slow breath, trying and failing at calming his pounding heart as he dragged his feet to his room. He was so fucked.

It had been ages since he had a girl over to his place, nearly 3 years. He had been celibate for 8 months before enlisting and hadn’t had the nerve or the time to break his dry spell. Now, having her here, in his space, set every nerve in his body on fire as dug through his drawer for something for her to wear. He grabbed a T-Shirt and some basketball shorts, hoping they would fit well enough. He folded them and grabbed a pair of socks as well before heading to the downstairs bathroom again. When he got there the shower was still running and he tried to calm his mind as he envisioned what she looked like under the steam and spray of the shower head. “Fuck.” he whispered softly and quickly placed the clothes right by the door before rushing to his bedroom bathroom.

He stripped his clothes and was unsurprised at finding that he was half hard. He felt disgusted at his own thoughts. She had helped him out of kindness and he couldn’t control his own impure thoughts. He got in the shower and gritted his teeth as the water made contact with his skin. It was warm, he couldn’t risk getting sick so he had no other choice but to commit this filthy act.

He closed his eyes and sighed as he envisioned her eyes while taking his hand stroking his dick lazily. He kept his voice down as much as he could as his movements started to quicken. He saw her in his mind. Her manicured fingers wrapped around his dick while sucking the tip, peering at him with her pretty brown eyes.

“F-fuck.” he whined helplessly. The sound was drowned out by the water falling on him. His hand stroked faster, in tandem with the movements of the version of her in his mind. He placed his hand on the wall and gritted his teeth, groaning under his breath as he started to cum. It was a lot. Way more than it had been in a while. His voice soon settled into light gasps as he calmed his body from his orgasm. He placed his forehead on the wall in front of him and closed his eyes as he tried to understand what was it about her that got him like this so quickly.

[...]

Y/N had turned the shower off and despaired at her hair being ruined. She was in need of a wash day but was hoping to push it for another week until she got soaked in the rain. She would have washed it here but Jeongguk’s bathroom did not possess the correct tools for her to complete such a task. Stepping out of the shower, Y/N grabbed the fluffy white towel and dried her body. She turned over tonight’s events in her mind. Jeongguk’s eyes looked at her with such tender affection while he took her shoes off, as if he had known her his entire life. Like she was a precious thing he had to protect, cherish and love lest she fall apart—thats what the irrational part of her brain said. The rational part, the part that was usually right, said he did it out of kindness, simply returning a kind gesture to make up for her helping him out. At best, at least as much as she could hope for, perhaps he would want to be friends. She doubted that he would want anything more, if he had wanted anything at all even. She was a fan, a foreign one at that, too many variables stacking up to create a PR disaster for his career. Still, she hoped, against her better judgement, that the irrational part of her brain was right this time.

She let out a deep sigh as she wrapped the towel around her body, clutching it tightly to avoid any mishaps, before heading to the door. Her glasses were on the sink, she wanted to put clothes on before allowing herself to see. She opened the door and looked down and saw clothes folded, just like Jeongguk had said. She bent down and grabbed them quickly and retreated into the bathroom, unaware that Jeongguk had just come down the stairs and saw her in nothing but a towel.

She unfolded the garments and couldn’t help but blush as she realized that they were his. OMG! She felt like a school girl having a crush on a teacher. Something so forbidden and dangerous crawling its way inside of your chest, igniting your body with unbridled desire for the one thing you couldn’t have. She sighed softly as she put the shirt on first, the smell of his laundry detergent turning her brain to mush. The shirt was ridiculously large, which surprised her as she wasn’t a skinny girl and the thought made her clench her legs together. Fuck! She shook her head and grabbed her glasses, and put them on before grabbing the shorts and wriggling herself in them. Unlike the shirt, the shorts fit quite snugly over her curves, again she wasn’t a skinny girl. When she turned and faced the mirror, looking at herself and saw that the shirt covered the shorts entirely, giving the illusion that she was wearing nothing underneath. The shameful part of herself felt pleased with the idea of Jeongguk seeing her like this. At the thought, her nipples hardened beneath the shirt, and without a bra they were showing right through the shirt. She cursed under her breath at the sight and decided it made no sense worrying over it. The night had been a whirlwind of unpredictable events and right now she was a little too tired to care, especially with 2 classes tomorrow. She groaned at the mental reminder. She decided it was time to exit the bathroom and face the music, lest her host think she was up to no good.

She tidied the bathroom as best as she could and grabbed her wet clothes and left. When she opened the door, she was met with the sound of a knife chopping coming from the kitchen which was right in her line of sight. She stared at him for a second as he cut up whatever vegetable he had in his hands. It was as if she was watching one of his lives, instead she wasn’t, this was happening in real time, beyond the phone screen. That realization made her very aware of the situation she was in and suddenly she felt awful for her thoughts in the bathroom. As quiet as possible, she crept closer and closer, making her way into the kitchen and when she got close to the marble island at the center, Jeongguk turned to her. His eyes widened in surprise before his mouth spread into that familiar bunny smile that she had admired for years.

“Have a seat! I’m making some ramen, you're hungry right?” He spoke so quickly that it took a second for her brain to translate. She then relaxed at how jovial he was, the same sweetness he portrayed to the outside, something that shouldn't have surprised her as it was impossible to fake such a thing and pass it off as authentic. She smiled at him before speaking. “In a second, but I was wondering if I could wash these?” Her voice was timid as she held the clothes in his line of sight. Jeongguk blinked at the pile and said nothing, instead he walked around the island first, coming in front of her.

“Gaja.” She was shocked when she felt him grab her wrist softly and led her to his laundry room. She watched as he took her clothes and put them into the washing machine, before turning to her. “Let me show you how to work this.” He pulled her in front of him. She let out a breath hoping he couldn’t hear it as she felt the heat of his body on her back combined with the scent of his shower gel and whatever products he used afterwards. Her knees felt weak as she listened mindlessly to him showing her how to operate his complicated machine. It took a second for her to register that he was asking her a question.

“Y/N? You ok?” She didn’t think before she turned to face him. She gasped at how close he was and saw the way his eyes softened and the way his nose flared slightly. His breath wafted in her face, the minty scent of his toothpaste mudding her senses. She backed up, trying to put distance between them, but she came in contact with the washing machine, preventing her from moving away. Jeongguk tilted his head slightly at her movement and registered how flustered she was. He couldn’t help the corner of his mouth from tilting upwards into a smirk before he cornered her completely. He placed his hands on either side of the machine, caging her between himself and it. She whimpered, unable to conceal the reaction and he couldn’t help himself, she was like a pretty flower waiting for him to pluck and keep against his chest forever.

He leaned his body even closer, not breaking eye contact and watched as she resisted. He was amused and enjoyed teasing her like this and wondered how she would look in this same position but in his bed with far less clothes. “W-wha–” She started to utter. The thick tension in the air broke when Jeongguk reached behind them and pressed start on the washer before separating. Y/N glared at him and scoffed when she saw the teasing smirk on his face. She breathed harshly and realized that he was playing with her. Without speaking she pushed past him and exited the washing room and felt her face heat up at the sly chuckle he let out behind her mingling with his footsteps as he followed.

[...]

Jeongguk felt pleased as he whipped up their meal while stealing glances at his pretty girl in front of him. After their moment in his laundry room she had put in her airpods and typed aimlessly on her macbook, ignoring his presence entirely. He could tell that he had got under her skin by the way a slight blush stained her cheeks. It was barely visible due to the hue of her skin but as close as he was he could tell and he took pride in it. He had made his decision after his shower, she was his, he would woo her beyond being her idol and take her on a nice date if she was willing. He wanted her beyond sex. Wanted more than anything he had ever wanted in his life. His thoughts were flooded with images of her sitting just like this as he made their dinner, smiling and laughing at his antics, at complete ease in their shared home. He was fucked.

He couldn’t keep the smile off of his face even as he placed her serving in front of her. He watched her closely and saw how she slowly lifted her head up to look at him. Her face was neutral, trying to conceal the raging emotions that her eyes gave away. Nervousness, frustration, lust, and adoration all at once. She was hesitant of course. She didn’t know him. Not truly. Only knew what he put out there into the world, and although he was close to who he was on the outside, it was a mere snippet of his true self. He wanted her to know and see every part of him and bundle him up into her heart and never let him go.

Y/N took her airpods out and took the bowl from him. “Thank you.” She said softly. She was still annoyed at his teasing but mostly excited at the events that had transpired. The irrational part of her brain was winning and she was conflicted because of it.

“Sit with me.” He said to her, he was beside her now, standing with his bowl of ramen as he motioned towards the large couch in his larger living room. She glanced at it and then back at him. She bit her lip before sighing and removing herself from the stool on the island. Jeongguk smiled and allowed her to walk in front of him. He clenched his jaw as his eyes greedily ate up her figure. The shorts—his shorts—cupped her generous backside beautifully and the large shirt had rode up revealing it all to him. He was broken from his leering when she sat down, and being the little brat he was, he sat right beside her, their knees practically touching as he grabbed the remote from the coffee table.

“Why did you let me stay?” Jeongguk looked at her after she spoke. He took in the way brows furrowed in confusion after asking her question. Her eyes behind her glasses pleaded with him for an honest answer and he felt his entire being soften, unable to hide the affection and endearment he felt for her.

“Because I like you,” he said honestly. She scoffed, turning her eyes away from him, refusing to believe what he had just admitted.

“You don’t even know me.” She argued. Her voice rose an octave, coming out in a slight whine that he found adorable.

“Then let me get to know you. We can get to know each other. I can go first.” He placed his bowl on the coffee table. His ramen momentarily forgotten as he turned his body fully to face her with his legs crisscrossed on the couch. He reached for her food and did the same with her bowl, before taking her hands into his. She looked at him shyly at the contact and Jeongguk fought the cheeky smile threatening to spread across his face.

“Hello. I’m Jeon Jeongguk, I’m 28 years old and I am a singer. I love dancing, singing, eating, working out and riding my motorcycle from time to time. What about you?” Y/N giggled at his words. He smiled in response as he broke the ice, dispelling her original shyness. She came to and calmed her giggles and relayed some things about herself.

“Hello, my name is Y/N L/N and I’m 23 years old. I’m from The Bahamas but I’ve lived in Korea for 1 ½ years now. I’m a masters student at SNU, studying literature and creative writing. I also TA and make youtube videos here and there. Happy?” Jeongguk couldn’t help but be delighted at the new information he had received and the cheekiness she returned to him. He liked her. He really really liked her.

“You said you were ARMY. How long?” He inquired. She hesitated before answering.

“Since 2018.”

“Really??!” Jeongguk was shocked that she had been a fan for so long. Surprisingly he felt no apprehension at her being a fan. If anything he was delighted, he couldn’t explain it but everything about this felt right.

“I swear I’m not a crazy fan or anything!” He laughed at her nervous response. He tapped her nose with his finger and chuckled when she sucked her teeth in response. She was adorable, he thought. He was about to speak, however, in unison their stomachs growled. They looked at each other and busted out laughing before retrieving their bowls and digging in.

[...]

They returned to the kitchen after eating to wash up, Jeongguk had designated the task to himself and rejected Y/N from assisting. She relented and reclaimed her seat on the other side of the island as she watched, entranced, by his back as he completed the mundane domestic task. She couldn’t believe that the irrationality was right. That she was living in a world where she had caught the eye of a man like Jeongguk—celebrity status aside, he was an ideal man—one that she had felt that her awkwardness would deter. With him it was the opposite. From the looks of it he wanted her because of the qualities she thought unsavory. It made her question her own esteem in that moment, perhaps she was too hard on herself due to her constant pursuit of perfection. That had to be it. She had had guys shown interest before and had rejected them or deterred them out of fear. She had one serious relationship as a 20 year old, and it was brief but horrible enough that she threw herself into her goals rather than pursue the idea of romance. The choice had turned her into her shell and upon having one meal with the man in front of her had forced her out of it.

She liked him. She really liked him. She smiled fondly at the thought and watched as he turned to face her after cleaning the kitchen. He was drying his hands when he caught her eye and Jeongguk gazed into her alluring orbs with fondness and something deeper than mere infatuation. He thought of something then, and felt mischief dwell in his chest alongside the emotions he felt for her.

“So you're an ARMY…Who is your bias?” He chuckled at her answering squeal. She put her face in her hands concealing her expressions from him and that was an answer within itself, but he needed to hear her say it. “Come on! Tell me” he urged. He leaned over and took her hands into his, forcing her to look him directly in the eyes. She tried turning her head away from him but he took her chin into his hand to keep her in place. Her breath hitched and she nibbled at the corner of her lip as she gathered her words.

“This is embarrassing.” Her words came out in a whiny tone that he found cute.

“I want to know.” He replicated her tone.

“It’s you ok! Happy!” He laughed loudly at that and released her from his hands. She covered her face again, squealing in embarrassment unaware of her bias’ intentions. Jeongguk wasted 0 time and lifted her from the chair and threw her over his shoulder. She let out a shout but he laughed and carried her back to the couch despite her protests.

“Put me down! I’m heavy!” She complained. Jeongguk scoffed at her words. She was as light as a feather to him. He laid her on the couch, positioning her on her side so that he could lay behind her. She was surprised at his actions once more and gasped at feeling his body pressed against hers, but she didn’t complain, she liked it. He had gotten the remote in his hands and turned on the TV in front of them, caging her in his arms as lay sideways.

“You doing anything tomorrow?” he asked.

“Hmm. I have 2 classes. Shit! I have a presentation. It's at 10am.” she despaired as she finally remembered. She had it prepared already but it was approaching 1 am and she hadn’t slept due to the turn of tonight.

“Don’t worry, I’ll take you first thing.” He replied as if it was the easiest thing in the world. She turned to face him then and suddenly realized just how close they were. If she moved her face an inch closer their lips would touch.

“I have my car.”

“So? I want to take you.” He replied. His hand had moved to her face, stroking his thumb softly against her cheek.

“Why?” she asked with furrowed brows.

“Because I like you.” He said with a fond smile. She ducked her head down and buried her face into his neck, squealing like a school girl, causing him to laugh.

“You can’t keep saying that!” She uttered.

“Why can’t I?” He teased.

“Because I can’t handle it.” She admitted. She had liked him too. Far more than she should have as she had only known him personally for 2 hours, but it was expected as she had been a fan of him for so long.

“Then I’ll keep saying it. I like seeing you like this. So cute.” She sucked her teeth in response. Accepting her defeat, she relaxed into him fully, feeling her body tire. She felt his hand move to the nape of her neck and he caressed it, slowly coaxing her to sleep.

[...]

Jeongguk was in heaven. It had been almost an hour since she fell asleep in his arms and he enjoyed the way her face relaxed fully in her sleep. She was gorgeous, he thought as he took off her glasses and stretched his hand over, placing them on the coffee table behind her. A drama played on the TV, the volume extremely low, but he didn’t pay attention to it. He simply gazed upon her, memorizing every feature. Her brows were thick and perfectly groomed framing her almond shaped eyes perfectly. Jeongguk knew he had been ruined for anyone else the moment he saw her, but just now, in that moment, he truly registered and understood the deep affection he had been battling since the convenience store that night. He was falling in love.