Kiss & Talk || Na Jaemin (S1)

Chapter 21: Meaningful Oaths

-I trust you. But I shouldn't leave all the struggles to you, Jaemin. I'm also going to do my best to keep Eunju out of our lives. – Narae sincerely said before holding my hand again.

-Alright. Now, let's go to eat somewhere nearby. I'm starving after all the work I had. – I told Narae, who nodded in response. Then, we continued to go towards the exit while still holding each other's hands.

*Later that day*

After walking out of the company, I drove to a café alongside Narae. I wanted to go somewhere I haven't taken her before; after all, I want us to talk and have some time together before we have to go back to our respective homes. Fortunately, when we arrived at the place, Narae got pleasantly surprised by my selection. And after it, our lunch continued as we ordered our food and talked between us. I tried to leave Eunju's situation out of our conversation; therefore, I let Narae speak more about anything she wished, which made the day brighter than before.

Right now, I'm listening to Narae's anecdote, something she experienced with Mark and Jeno. It's fun to hear what she has to say while drinking coffee, and since there aren't many people around, the background music is filling up the silence of the café.

-I enjoyed camping with Mark and Jeno, but after we got lost inside the forest, I doubted the following trips with only the three of us. – Narae disclosed, causing me to chuckle slightly.

-And how did you find your way back to the cottage? – I asked before drinking more coffee.

-We walked around the forest until we found the lights Jeno dropped before getting deeper into the woods. But it took us almost all day, so we arrived late in the night. – Narae explained before taking a deep breath. -The last camping trip was better, though. This time, Haechan and Chenle came with us, and we didn't get lost. – Narae pointed out, smiling while remembering her adventures.

-And would you like to go again? – I asked.

-Yes! But I want everyone to come, and Ella should join the adventure as well. Most of the time, she doesn't want to go because she doesn't want to leave her technology aside. – Narae mentioned, making me chuckle slightly.

-I relate to Ella a lot, then. – I admitted.

-Are you for real? – Narae asked, surprised.

I nodded. -I enjoy the outdoors, but after getting inside my father's company, I depended on my phone only to know how everything's going whenever I'm not at the office. I feel annoyed due to it, but I can't do anything about it. – I disclosed before holding Narae's hand on the table. -But I could always make an exception for you. – I smiled at my girlfriend, making her blush immediately.

-Ah, Jaemin! Stop teasing me for once in the day, could you? – Narae protested before drinking her coffee. I chuckled at her reaction before kissing her hand while focusing on her smile.

-Are you looking at me that way because you like my smile? – Narae questioned while placing the cup on the table.

I nodded. -I love it. I always did, but I guess I never understood why you could smile so much all the time. – I revealed, causing Narae to laugh at my words.

-I'm a happy person, Jaemin! I tend to think about positive things and enjoy the present time. But whenever I feel blue, I attempt to cover it up and talk about my struggles whenever the time feels right. – Narae said before looking at me. -But rest assured, I won't hide anything from you. I promise. – Narae told me, which I nodded for in response, then pressing her hand gently.

-Alright, I'll trust you, then. – I smiled before we slightly chuckled.

*Moments later*