Encoded in our DNA (A BTS Reverse Harem x OC story)

Chapter 78

I decide to go with something people don't typically think of necessarily with paintings. Sure there is the religious Renaissance era, but I'm thinking mythology. Most people think of statues, architecture, and ceramics when it comes to mythological art so that's why I choose it. "Mythological painting."

I find mine first so if he picks out the same one he will have to pick out something else. I did settle on something easy though. Which I probably shouldn't have, but it is one of my favorite paintings. "Okay, I finally got mine."

"Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli." I announce.

He nods. "That is a beautiful piece. The Goddess of Love is very well portrayed both in color and composition. I especially love the way her hair is blowing in the breeze in it."

I nod. "That's definitely one of my favorite parts too."

"Oedipus and the Sphinx by Gustave Moreau."

I pull up the image myself since I am not familiar with the piece. "I don't like how he looks like a statue, but I do like how despite her size she is still exceptionally menacing. I mean you can't tell it by her face, but the way she flies up to him and looks at him without a shred of fear for herself. That in and of itself is its own bravery, and in that she is a being to be feared."

"Plus there is what looks like a gory scene at the bottom of the piece. I feel like she is trying to look angelic, hiding her monstrous side in the moment." Joon claims. "Hm. My turn next?"

I nod.

"Surrealism."

I get mine first again while Joon grumbles to himself about picking Surrealism. It's only a few minutes later that I can tell he somewhat simply decided on something this time. "I and the Village by Marc Chagall."

He pulls up his own tablet to look at it himself. "Cubist as well as Surrealist. Interesting." He nods. "I love the use of color in this painting."

"That was probably what drew me to it at first, but then just studying it for a few brief moments it really drew me in. I don't know if the creature in the top left corner is supposed to be the same cow the woman is milking on his cheek, or if it's a horse. But the expression of the painting itself is so interesting. I honestly think I could probably stare at it for hours trying to decipher it."

Joon nods again. "I like paintings like that. The ones that really make you want to dive into them and think about them for a while." He pauses for a moment. "Mine isn't as interesting this time. I selected The Lovers by René Magritte. I think perhaps I just wanted to move on to the next round, or maybe I just wanted to kiss you." He groans at his own answer.

I look up the painting myself and frown. "Joon, there are much better ways to ask for a kiss than bringing up this painting. I mean we each have our own perception of what we find aesthetically pleasing. But for some reason I find this art more creepy than endearing."

He sighs. "I know. I'm sorry." He pretends to pout for a second then gives me a side-eye. "Can I still have a kiss though?"

I chuckle but lean in and gently brush my lips over his own. If it weren't for our seatbelts I was certain he would have tried to pull me closer and deepen it further.

"One more round?" I ask.

"If by round you mean one theme for each of us then sure."

I nod in agreement. "Impressionism." My immediate worry when I say this is that he is going to pick a Van Gogh painting so I immediately steer away from anything by the artist. This time he finds his first, and while it took some time I still worry he chose Van Gogh. I finally settled on an artist, and I immediately found myself realizing that I might have to look into more pieces by him. This painting is really adorable actually.