No Strings Attached

Chapter Eighteen

Lisa dimmed the lights in the room and turned on the ipod that was plugged into the dock. Jazz music filled the room as Lisa strutted towards Jennie, not breaking eye contact at all.

There was a gentle smile on Lisa’s face as she gazed lovingly at Jennie. She combed Jennie’s hair to the side and tucked it behind her ear before wrapping her arms around Jennie’s waist. She closed her eyes and planted a light kiss on Jennie’s nose. Reaching for the zipper at the back of Jennie’s black dress, Lisa gave it a tug. The long black dress slid off Jennie’s shoulders and the soft silky fabric rested on Lisa’s arms that were around her waist.

There was a mischievous glint in Lisa’s eyes and Jennie knew what Lisa had in mind. With yet another gentle tug, the dress slid off Jennie’s body and collapsed into a heap at Jennie’s feet. Jennie shivered a little when her near-naked body felt the cold draft of the aircon in the room. She felt Lisa wrapping her arms around her back, pressing their bodies together.

Lisa lined Jennie’s bare shoulders with butterfly kisses, causing Jennie to grip the back of Lisa’s blouse tightly and letting out a soft moan. Stepping out of the dress which laid at her feet, Jennie pulled Lisa towards her, causing both of them to fall onto the bed. She proceeded to unbutton Lisa’s blouse slowly with a smirk on her face, enjoying every inch of skin that was slowly unveiled.

Jennie grazed her hand over Lisa’s shoulder. “I’m glad the red mark is gone.”

“It took quite a long while to disappear completely. You’ve such strong teeth,” Lisa joked.

That remark earned a slap on the shoulder from Jennie.

“Ouch, you bear to hurt me again?” Lisa pouted and gave Jennie the puppy-eyes look.

“Focus, Manoban, you’re ruining the romantic mood right now.” Jennie frowned and stuck out her tongue at Lisa.

Lisa let out a laugh. She carefully pushed Jennie’s tumbled hair off her face and let her fingers touch her forehead, nose and cheeks. Her fingers came to a stop at Jennie’s lips.

“You’re beautiful…as always.” Lisa’s voice was soft and low.

“I know,” Jennie’s voice shivered as she felt Lisa’s fingers dance across her lips. She parted Lisa’s blouse and flung it onto the floor. Slipping one hand to the back, she unhooked the white cotton bra that covered Lisa’s modesty.

“Baby, let’s take it slow and easy since our flight is in the afternoon,” Lisa said huskily. She covered Jennie’s lips with her own, then sliding her arms down Jennie’s back and unhooking her black strapless bra.

Jennie hooked her arms around Lisa’s neck and arched her back, feeling ripples of pleasure travelling through her body as they kissed each other passionately. Everything felt different that night. It was no longer about satisfying their physical needs but also their emotional needs. They craved for each other’s love and company. They spent that night making sweet love to each other over and over again.

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Sun rays crept through the gap in the curtains the following morning. Jennie woke up to a familiar weight across her waist. She smiled to herself and brought the arm to her chest. She parted the fingers and kissed each one gently.

“Baby, do you know what’s so good about mornings?” Lisa mumbled, kissing the back of Jennie’s neck. She enjoyed hugging Jennie from the back and inhaling the sweet scent of her hair.

“I don’t know, enlighten me.”

“You.”

“Gosh, you’re cheesy,” Jennie squirmed. She playfully bit Lisa’s fingers.

Lisa laughed. “I’ve been baking too many cheesecakes recently.”

“No wonder your cheese factor is at its max,” Jennie giggled.

“I miss you terribly.” Lisa’s tone turned serious. She planted a kiss on the back of Jennie’s neck.

“It was my fault.”

“No, it’s not your fault. We played by the rules…but both of us broke the rules without realising it. Aren’t you glad that we went against the rules?” Lisa said gently.

Jennie kissed the back of Lisa’s hand. “We’re naughty kids who break rules,” Jennie chuckled.

“You’re the naughty one. I was led astray by you, you distracting woman,” Lisa grinned as she pinched Jennie’s nose.

Lisa earned a slap on her thigh for that remark. She sniggered as she curled her leg around Jennie’s waist and they remained in a back hug for the next few minutes. It was still their favourite position in bed.

“I’ve a surprise for you,” Lisa suddenly announced.

Lisa reached over the side of the bed and dug out something from her bag.

“What is it?” Jennie asked. She was about to turn around to face Lisa but she was stopped by Lisa.

“Here it is, open it.” Lisa produced a small red box with gold trimmings and placed it in front of Jennie’s face.

Jennie opened the box and it revealed a Cartier trinity ring. She gasped upon seeing the ring and immediately turned around to face Lisa. The taller girl had a serious look on her face.

“I love you, Jennie Kim, forever and always. Would you accept this ring as a confirmation of our relationship?” Lisa asked sincerely. She could hear her heartbeat echoing in the room.

Jennie was holding back her tears. She wasn’t a person who cried easily. However, this morning it was different. A single tear flowed down her cheek as she nodded bashfully.

Lisa was elated. She took out the ring from the box and slid it onto Jennie’s finger. Amid morning breath and dishevelled hair, both of them shared several passionate kisses as they celebrated their new status.

After they kissed themselves silly, they took a long shower in the tub together before ordering room service for their breakfast. They fed each other eggs and toast in bed, giggling like teenagers.

“I meant to ask you earlier on…when did you buy this ring?” Jennie asked, admiring the tri-coloured ring on her ringer.

“Hmm a few months back. I saw it in the store and knew I wanted to get it for you.”

“And you bring it along with you everywhere you go?”

“Of course I don’t! I can’t afford to lose this ring. Rosie mentioned that you’re still in LA…so I brought it along in case I bumped into you and I’m glad I did.” Lisa smiled. She lifted Jennie’s hand and kissed the ring on her finger.

“I guess we’re destined to be together then. I love you, Lisa, I really do.” Jennie let a weight off her shoulders as she uttered those last few words she had been meaning to say since they parted at her apartment in Seoul.

Lisa cupped her hands around Jennie’s face and brought her face closer to hers. Their noses touch, their lips grazed across each other’s as Lisa said, “I love you too, always.”

And their lips met.

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Epilogue will be updated later. Seeyaaa.