⁻ ˡᵉᵗ ʸᵒᵘ ᵈᵒʷⁿ .

“   white tea it is,   ”   the brunette chimed softly,   a dainty hand moving across the table to swiftly pull the box of white tea out of the bag.   “   because it’s one of my favorites,   too.   ”   annie eyed the box for just a moment,   fingertips tapping against the object as she places the vase of water next to her carefully.   she still refuses to put the bouquet—–her bouquet from and delivered by no one but jae—down as she looks back at him.   “   and next time we will have hibiscus together,   okay?   ”   although her smile looks rather cheeky upon the porcelain of her face,   she’s as shy as a sensitive mimosa plant as she places the box of white tea down on the counter next to the vase,   wondering if he has picked the fact that she already wanted to see him in the future even when he was standing right there in the kitchen,   making her heart beat race by just existing and being in the same place as her.   she couldn’t help but sigh slowly.   how badly she wished to actually be able to see him   (   touch him,   kiss him   )   daily,   pouting playfully as she finally looked away from the only one who could make her sigh softly at the only sound of his name,   looking back to the counter to set one of her tea kettle on the stove.   annie was going to allow herself to drown herself into a small wave of angst over how saddening it was to know that she was trying to reach for a little something with someone so out of her leauge like her crush,   but both her movements and thoughts have come to a stop at the feeling of his arm wrapping around the small of her waist,   the kiss on her cheek making her feel like she was standing on a cloud.    “   y-yes?   ”   she stuttered stupidly,   a giggle threatening to slip past her lips as she enjoyed,   loved the  the warmth of his body against her back.   annie knew she had done nothing but miss everything about him for the past three days,   but it was until his arms were wrapped around her figure,   pressing kisses to her skin with those lips she’s been dreaming to kiss again,   that made her realize how badly she had missed him.   “   jae,   ”   his name comes out muffled as little giggles slip past the rosy of her lips,   turning her body just the slightest so she could get more attention and kisses from the male behind her,   chubby cheeks dusting with a sweet pink as her eyes fluttered close for just a moment.   “   yes,   you– and your kisses– are pretty distracting to me.   and let me remind you that we’re very close to the stove.   ”   she couldn’t help but laugh at her own words while tilting her head to the side slowly,   eyes still closed as the feeling of his lips left trail of fire on her jawline,   reminding her how bad she had it for him.   her heart was in her throat when she started to nod her head.   “   mhm,   thank you,   baby.   ”   she muttered when he pressed the final kiss on her cheek,   doe eyes refusing to flutter open in case this was nothing but a god damn dream.   if it was a dream,   she wouldn’t mind never waking up.    her heart is racing as she opens her eyes and moves around the kitchen for a few moments,   placing the bouquet down on the kitchen table as she prepared the tea and the solution to keep her flowers to live longer.   annie gave the bouquet another glance before she’s giggling and speaking out loud for jae to hear as she pulls a pair of scissors out of a drawer.   “   i keep repeating myself,   i know and i’m very sorry for it but i promise this will be the last,   but thank you for the flowers.   ”   she rejoiced with a slow sigh,   holding the flower vase against the ample of her chest as she walked herself to the living room where he was at,   setting it down on the coffee table in front of the couch.   she goes back to the kitchen to take hold of the bouquet,   the scissors,   and a tiny packet of flower food,   but not before opening the spout of the tea kettle so it wouldn’t whistle.   “   it’s a shame they won’t last forever…   but on kirby i will make these last more than your average bouquet.   ”   she remarked with a silly chuckle,   taking a seat next to jae within an acceptable distance between them.   which she hated,   by the way.   she wanted to be closer to her crush.   she wanted to be on his lap,   even!   she cleared her throat while pulling on the ribbon,   placing it on the table to grab the scissors.   “   i will take advantage of the skills and the tips i learned when i worked as a florist back in brooklyn.   ”   annie giggled,   cutting the stem of a single flower at an appropiate angle as she motioned to the packet of flower food with a little nod.   “   can you put that in the vase while you tell me about your day?   ”   annie chimed,   casting him a shy glance from her spot before she’s looking down to work with her scissors. 

      her small fit of laughter only egged him on further, his hands wanting to grip her tighter and turn her so that he could kiss her lips again. memories of her on the counter top and whimpering for him floating back into his mind as he held her close, wanting to touch her the same way he had three days ago. but this wasn’t that day. jae and annie weren’t longing after each other in the same way they were then, he was sure. this longing was sweeter, more innocent. one that left him wanting to hold her close, gently against his body as he looked down to her and told her all of the feelings she caused to course through his body. the kind of longing that left jae craving her kiss, but the soft, sweet ones that would leave her lips gracing his gently, his hands lingering on the soft skin of her body as he held onto her - hoping she felt as safe in his arms as he wanted her to feel. he knew it was dangerous to have her so close to him again, but there was no way in hell jae was able to help himself. had had been wanting to hold her for days now and if she was going to allow him to do so, he’d do it every single chance he got. “this place could be burning down around us right now and i probably wouldn’t even notice.” he whispered into her neck, not caring where they stood. all he wanted was a moment.

      from the space he sat in, jae could hear the girl’s voice travel from the other room, causing his lips to perk up in a insanely stupid smile now that she wasn’t around. his head fell, fingers pushing his glasses further up his nose as they fell. “i’m just glad you like them.” he voiced to her from where he sat, body shifting in his seat so that he could speak in her direction. the moment she made an appearance, though, jae could feel the tops of his ears start to burn - meaning just annie’s presence alone was causing him to become quite flustered. his hands interlocked and his fingers started to fiddle with one another, unable to even looking in her direction as she sat so far away next to him. instead, the boys dark hues landed on the vase she had placed down, him listening to her words as she spoke. “the day these die, i do, too. so you might wanna work hard to keep them, and myself, alive.” he teased, glancing over at the girl as a soft chuckle rang from his lips, permanent smile stretched across them as if it was were stuck that way. again, his ears burned up - annie putting the spotlight on his to speak causing the by to become flustered once again. it was stupid how easily she can get him like this - annoying, even. and if it were anyone else, jae was sure he’d push them away by now. as far as possible so he could avoid the feeling she filled him with. but it was annie. she was the only person he’d want to fill him up with such feelings he typically hated. and that said a lot. 

      “of course.” jae whispered as he took the packet of flower food, gently pouring it into the water that sat in front of him in the glass vase. “but, uh. my day hasn’t been anything special, really. well,” glancing up to her, his smile turned soft and shy before he looked away ad back to the packet he continued to pour into the water. “not until now, at least.” he placed the empty packet onto the table, body perking up as he remember something he wanted to share with annie. “speaking of brooklyn...” he trailed. jae’s body shifted against the cushion again, now facing the brunette with that same dumb smile plastered across his face. “i’m going to new york for a few days. i was invited to a friend’s opening. he has his own restaurant now and i was lucky enough to help curate some recipes for it. so he invited me as sort of a thank you and to credit me somehow, i guess.” he chuckled softly as he explained, eyes pulling away from her half way through his words to look down at his twitching fingers that wouldn’t sit still. “and, i don’t know. i thought while i was there, you could tell me all of the places i should eat and visit and shop. figured you’d have some good ones.” finally, the nervous boy’s attention turned back to annie, tongue slipping out over his lips quickly before they perked up into a smirk. “unless i just force you to come along with me.” teasing, of course, jae’s shoulders gave off a shrug as his sight pulled away from annie - the boy almost becoming a bit shy again as he softly spoke, “why’re you so far away?” 

The gentle words that left his friend’s lips were perfect for making Jimi blush and giggle quietly like a little girl, patting at Hanjae’s chest as he wrapped an arm around the younger boy’s shoulders, leaning into him. There was no point in the blonde looking at the menu, he ordered the same thing every time he was here. So much so that he was sure they’d likely have it ready for him before he was finished paying. “An Americano is so boring,” Jimi hummed out with a smile, soft fingers stroking at the firm muscle beneath the older man’s shirt as he looked up at him with wide eyes. He just loved the way Jae’s whole expression lit up when he was happy, especially when the expression was directed at him. “You know, I almost forgot how handsome you are,” he spoke honestly, his tone distracted as they stepped up to the counter, leaning up on his toes and pressing a gentle kiss to his jaw before they could order.

      “are you saying i’m boring, jimi?” jae questioned with a cock of his head - his words wearing an obvious playfulness as he spoke them. “because i don’t know. you don’t seem too bored when you’re with me most of the time. but maybe that’s just me imagining things.” of course jae was teasing, the smirk stretching across his lips making the fact rather obvious. his eyes kept glued to the other boy as he spoke, causing his features to light up more than they already did in the moment. “kind of offended you’d almost forget.” he teased the boy, fingers tapping along the boy’s shoulder where they laid. “what do i have to do to keep you remembering?” he questioned softly, eyes taking a quick glance down to the boy’s lips before peering back up to his eyes. his attention pulled away as soon as they were now the first ones in line - the boy giving the barista their orders before they stepped aside and waited for them. jae reached eagerly for jimi, pulling him closer to place a soft kiss on his cheek before leaning in close to his ear. “go find us a table. preferably in the back.”

a hug and a peck on the forehead, it was a gesture that she had grown used to and honestly, somehow with it, she felt safe and secured. jae had always been the type to be there for her anyways. always. so how can she not? and for that, a huge smile formed on her lips. his following words however was a different story and brought out a different response from her. naomi couldn’t help and pout at his words and only gave him a soft nudge on the shoulder. “hey! you know how my mom would react if she found out i ditched class even five minutes of it. i’d be dead so i’m pretty much proud, don’t be too hard on me. just because you get to do it, doesn’t mean i can.” she explained before sticking out her tongue at him. how mature of her.

naomi stood up and clung on to his arm whilst walking beside him. “no, i’m good and besides, you need that too. the last thing i want is for you to feel cold. don’t worry about me.” it was the truth. either she felt cold or not, naomi was not going to tell him about it. that was the thing about jae, he was too nice around her. she appreciated it a lot but it never meant she’d take advantage of it. “wait━what?” she must have said too loud considering the couple of eyes that was now on to her. she cleared her throat and smiled at them before turning to look at him. “what do you mean by ‘explore’? jae, you’re going somewhere? how come you just told me now? because… i would love to but… do you think my mom would allow me?”

honestly, naomi wasn’t sure of what to say next. she had never been away from los angeles. this has always been her place besides japan, of course. fear and excitement washed through out her body and if she were to be honest, she wanted to come with him but was she actually ready to leave without her parents around. god, she couldn’t believe herself. she was what? she was an adult yet such thoughts crossed her mind and so, she looked at him with that bright smile of hers and gave him a firm nod. “of course, i’m coming with you but we both have to talk to my mother, you know how strict she can be but… considering it’s you. there’s a high chance.” she assured herself. “tell me, where are we going and for how long? it’s my semestral break anyways, so why not?”

      “are you sure?” jae questioned, eyes narrowing down to the girl as he questioned. the boy knew how naomi could be - rather considerate of his well being even while he was more worried about hers. even if she was cold, she probably would’t tell him and he probably wouldn’t offer the jacket until he saw her shaking from the cold. even then, she’d still insist she was fine. “please, let me know. it’s a bit chilled today, i don’t want you to get sick. i have layers on, so i’ll be fine. don’t be difficult.” he teased, another soft nudge to the girl’s arm with his shoulder as they went along their way. all he could do was chuckle lightly at her words and questions and at how curious the small hints he had already, unintentionally, dropped. 

      her questions just continued to pop up one after another, too soon for him to squeeze in an answer until they had come to a stop. jae knew this was sudden, especially for naomi, but he figured that he’d be able to convince her to tag along somehow. he figured he’d have to prep a good speech to convince her mother, as well, but he had never had a problem getting her to say yes before. “i know, i’ll have to talk to your mom. but... she trusts me enough with you. and she knows as well as the both of us do that i’d never let anything happen to my naomi.” he reminder the girl, smile present across his features as his arm wrapped around her shoulders pulling her a bit closer into him. 

      “be patient. you will learn the details shortly. let’s get something warm to drink first, yeah?” and with that, his hand reached for the door of the brew, pulling it open and allowing naomi to enter before he did. “what’re you having?” he questioned, pulling his wallet out from his pocket as he took a spot in line. “you wanna go find a table while i order?” he asked the girl, knowing he had left her so curious by keeping the details she wanted to know such a secret. “when i get there, we’ll discuss everything. i promise.”

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it was her last class for the day and she couldn’t wait to go home and lie down on her bed while reading one of her favorite novels, defy me, the fifth book of the shatter me series. god, she had been lagging behind as her to be read list was increasing in numbers each day. she just had to catch up. fortunately though, despite those thoughts running in her head, she was still able to focus her attention in class and wrote information that she thought would benefit her later on for their final exams. BUT after the text she got from jae, she made a little bit of change in her plans. it was jae and as much as she wanted to stay in class, jae was more important. heck, he was like a sibling to her. so when she rose her hand to excuse herself due to her ‘feeling’ sick, the professor gave her the permission to leave and without any second thoughts, she did. god, that was probably the most rebellious thing she had ever done in her life and she had to laugh. 

running through the halls and going down into the stares had the female breathing’s uneven. she didn’t care nor will she listen about his demand for her to sit still in class. how can she when he was here? jae going all the way to her university? he had something to tell, she knew him well enough. so, the moment she reached outside, her eyes immediately roamed around the place in search for her childhood friend and when she caught sight of him, she ran as fast as she could before jumping behind him whilst shouting a loud “boo!” to surprise him. 

a laugh escaped her lips and sat beside him, giving him a tight hug afterwards. “ and please, don’t you even dare scold me for leaving class. how can i not? it’s too cold out here and i didn’t like the fact that you’ll have to wait for me if i could just ditch 15 minutes of my class.” she smiled too widely, proud of what she had done. no regrets nor guilt seen in her. “now, lets go somewhere warm because i’m not really a big fan of winter. to our usual place? deja brew?”

      settling himself on the bench, he had his phone in his hand and prepared himself to spend some time there - watching videos on instagram and checking out snapchats. he had went through only a few before the girl made an appearance, the way she presented herself causing him to jump at the sound of her voice. his hand settled across his chest an over his heart, body turning towards the noise before he let out a chuckle. “you’re the absolute worst.” he stated softly, eyes closing as he gathered himself once again. “why would you do such a thing, why do you hate me so much?” he continued to tease as she sat next to him, his arm wrapping around the girl and pulling her into a hug, leaving a soft peck on her forehead as he usually did upon greeting her. “hi, you. why didn’t you stay in class?” 

      his eyes rolled at her excuse, “it’s fifteen minutes. i would’ve managed. but, since you’re here, i guess there’s nothing i can do about it. next time, i’m not even gonna tell you i’m here. i’m just gonna wait until i catch you leaving.” and he probably would. maybe. jae was usually a patient person, but with the news he had to share with her right now? he wasn’t sure how patient he could be. “you’re happy you ditched, aren’t you?” looknig at her, jae could sense the pride she radiated, his body turning in her direction. “you’re proud of yourself for ditching the last fifteen minutes if your class, aren’t you? you’re wild, naomi. i don’t know, you might end up in jail soon.” he teased, playful words followed with a chuckle. 

      “right, uh. yeah. the brew works.” he told her, removing himself from his seat and waiting for the girl to do the same before he lead them in the direction of the cafe. “let me know if you get too cold, okay? you can use my sweater.” he reassured her. “oh, but. i have some pretty exciting news. and i hope you get as excited as i am. well, if you agree to go-” he looked down to the smaller girl, a small plastered onto his face. “i’ll explain more when we get to the brew, i don’t wanna give it all away right now. but, i will say that i hop you agree to go because i don’t wanna explore without you.”

fingertips linger upon pinkish lips just as a giggle is threatening to bubble from the back of annie’s throat,   pinkish lips stretched into a smile due to the kind of adoration flowing through her veins as she looked up to jae—   and not only that,   but the redness on his ears have her wanting to stomp her vans clad feet on the ground and gush about how he was the cutest little thing when timid and when he wasn’t all over her,   making her whimper and force her head back by a tug on her hair like that one night in the kitchen–   because in her eyes,    she was the reason of the shyness she has caught on by the way his eyes floated to the floor every time they held eye contact.   she wonders if she looked like that to him,   too.   annie couldn’t help but giggle at the roses comment,   a sweet blush dusting upon the porcelain of her cheeks as she gives the beautiful bouquet—-her bouquet a quick look,   heart beat currently skipping multiple steps with the knowledge that he had spent moments going back and forth to get something for her.   it was so surreal,   she thinks,   having him thinking and considering little things for her.   “   honestly,   it’s like you knew sunflowers are my favorite flowers.   i love them.   ”   she smiled,   finally looking away from him to both caress another sunflower petal and blink rather quickly to keep her tears in.   tears continue to gloss over brown irises as she looked up at jae’s but,   insecurity making her hold onto the bouquet hard but not hard enough to ruin them because,   although she doubted he would ever do such a thing to her or anyone,   what if it was just a joke?   sue her,   the brunette was just used to other individuals dropping a but when she felt like she was on a cloud.   fortunately enough,  the peck on her cheek has her floating and ignoring the bubbling insecurity in her veins,   fingertips that were once caressing upon a pretty white flower floating over the area his lips have been pressed.   ah,   fuck,   annie would have whispered if only the little action hadn’t left her breathless,   looking down to the ground as she felt incredibly shy as she giggled and motioned him to follow her to the building’s entrance.   

“   does that mean you’re mine for the rest of the day?   ”   annie asked casually,   steady feet leading her up to her floor while looking down at jae over the small of her shoulder,   a tiny smile slowly playing upon the pink and glossy of her lips.   the innocence on the stretch of her lips have nothing against the gleaming playfulness in her eyes,   only looking away when her eyes had lingered on the beautiful boy behind her for more than a second or two—  done only for the sake for her not to trip and embarass herself in front of her crush.   this thought alone has her giggling until she walked into her apartment,   brown hues eyeing him for a moment,   not even casual by the way she was looking him up and down,   until she’s closing the door behind him.   she smiled at his words and nodded.   “   you can leave the light one here,   yes.   but that one,   ”   she motions to the heavier bag with a little nod,   moving to place her keys into a bowl next to the other bag.   “   could you pretty please take it to the kitchen table,   baby?   i will put them away until later but it would be helpful to have everything there when i do so.   ”   she commented with a little mumble,   eyes moving away from him to scan through her little sanctuary and make sure that everything was in order and that keroppi had behaved when she was away.   holding the bouquet close to her still aching chest,   annie took in a deep breath and looked back at jae,   following him into the kitchen as she tried everything in her power not to sound eager,  pathetic,  needy as she parted her lips and chirped a breathy    “   are you going to stay for a bit?   ”   up to him.    “   i mean,   ”   annie tucked a wavy strand of hair behind her ear,   demeanour calm and relaxed compared to the way her heart was racing because of jae and jae only.   that was annie to you,   someone who pretended she was calm when she was actually freaking out.    “   you don’t have to leave now.   ”   she mumbled softly and rather shyly because she wanted him to stay,   looking over the heavy grocery bag as she pulls a pretty glass vase from under the counter.   “   i actually bought a box of white tea at the market…  i can prepare some for us if you do stay?   or maybe some hibiscus?   ”   was she making it obvious that she’s been holding onto jae’s favorite teas ever since he has told her about them?   perhaps,   but she seriously wanted him to stay just a little bit longer with her.   annie refuses to put the flowers down as she starts filling the vase with water,   looking back at him with an amiable smile as a giggle threatens to slip past her lips.   “   you can sit in the living room if you want to.   i will be right there in a minute,   i just have to prepare everything.   ”

      jae’s heart raced as the pet name made another appearance, head nodding before he turned to take the bag to where she wanted it to be and did his best to hide the smile that wanted to fight it’s way across his lips. it was pathetic the way one word slipping past her lips made him feel as if he were burning up, wondering if one day he’d be able to call her the same name, and maybe even others. his hopes were getting way up, but that’s usually what would happen when he was around annie. ever since the day he had met her, jae could feel himself grow excited just to be around her. now, it was a different feeling. still one he couldn’t pinpoint, but he couldn’t be mad at how genuinely happy he felt around her. her question only lead to everything he felt to intensify. did she really want him to stick around? was she just being polite? of course, jae would do his best to make sure he didn’t seem eager or jump at the chance to say yes. instead, he gave a soft nod of his head, looking to her with a tinge of a smile. he allowed her to continue to speak, listening to her words and her offer and the tea selections she had. his favorites. was it just a coincidence? probably. but it just lead jae to believe she was just that much mire perfect. 

      “yeah,” he started, making his way over to where she stood, keeping his distance as he watched her fill the vase. he couldn’t hide the smirk that crept it’s way onto his face, loving the fact that she loved the flowers he spent an hour picking out for her - reassuring him that he did, in fact, do a good job. not to mention he made a mental note of her favorite flower the moment she said it. now, jae was sure that anywhere he went, there’d be one of the flowers randomly placed - causing his mind to travel back to the memory of the look on her face when he gave her the flowers and told them they were for her. eyes glazed over with a blank stare before he could get the smallest smile out of her. and now, there she was - holding on to the bouquet as if they’d disappear the moment she put them down. “white tea sounds perfect right now.” he said softly, eyes still glued to her, head cocking to the side gently as she finally laid her eyes on him. “it’s my favorite. i on’t think i’d ever say no to white tea.” she chuckled out softly, feet leading him a few steps closer as he eyed the flowers in her hand and the vase in the other. “or hibiscus. i love that one, too. whichever you prefer, really. i’m not picky.” 

      suddenly, jae was closer than he remembered getting to annie. he had heard her tell him he could wait in the living room, but he didn’t jump at the opportunity to leave the room just yet. before he knew it, an arm was wrapped around her waist, his lips finding the same spot on her cheek as before as he left a soft peck against it. “are you sure?” he questioned, the other arm joining the first around the girl’s tiny waist, his chin resting on her shoulder as he spoke. “i can help. maybe put the groceries away. or make the tea. or just stand here and look at you. or kiss you.” he teased, leaving another kiss in the same spot - again, and again, and again. the round of small pecks against her cheek was playful, the boy’s lips turning upward into a smile as he left a trail of small, playful pecks against her cheek and allowed them to trail down to her jaw line, eventually landing on the bare skin of her neck. he left himself there, taking a second to breath in the girl that he had been missing for days by now. “or maybe not because i might just be a distraction.” a soft chuckle left his lips before he left a few more kisses against her jaw, soft ones that weren’t as playful, but a bit more meaningful that the others. “let me know if you need me.” he told her, one last kiss to her cheek before he removed himself from around her, his arms falling back to his side, but his smile sill present and refusing to disappear. he eventually turned, forcing himself to leave the room at settle himself on the couch in the living room. 

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Jimi was thankful that as Hanjae began to walk towards the brew, that he continued to hold his hand in his own. Holding hands was one of the younger male’s favorite things to show affection, next to kissing of course. He didn’t think anything would ever top that. “Such a gentleman,” the blonde cooed with a smile as he walked through the open door, only taking a few steps to wait for the other to follow him and join him inside. The smell of coffee and so many different flavors hit him all at once, and with how much time he’d spent here before it was almost beginning to smell like home. “Are you going to order something, too?” Jimi questioned as they stopped in line, looking up at Jae with his hand still in his own, running his thumb delicately over his fingers. There was only one couple in front of them ordering, so hopefully it shouldn’t take too long. 

      jae’s lps perked upward into a smile, soft blush just touching the apples of his cheek’s at the other’s words. he eventually took a place close behind jimi, arm reaching up to wrap around his shoulder before he placed a gentle kiss on the other’s cheek. “maybe.” he whispered, leaving another soft peck along his jaw line. “maybe i just want you.” he teased through more soft words, watching for jimi’s reaction before he turned his attention away. “uh,” dark hues scanned the menu that he practically new by heart t this point, trying to decide on something other than what he usually reached for. “maybe a latte. or americano.” she mumbled, mostly to himself. “i think an americano.” he confirmed before he settled himself in line, body turning to face jimi with a smile growing across his features. “what’re you gonna get?”