02/10/21
"Babe, you look like all the wind has been knocked out of you! Take deep breaths! You'll be fine," I try to tell Jungkook with a soothing voice, as we both get out of my car that is now parked in my mom and Greg's driveway.
"I can't help it! I'm just nervous," Jungkook admits out loud. He walks behind me, as I head towards the front door. We stand there, now side-by-side, waiting, with me holding the pecan pie Jungkook and I made last night, since it's my mom's favorite. Jungkook is carrying a twelve-pack of my step-dad's favorite beer, Pacifico. With my free hand, I rub Jungkook's muscular, but tense back, hoping that it would help soothe him a little bit.
It's currently Saturday, in the early afternoon. I can feel the anxious energy radiating off Jungkook. It's kind of adorable how nervous he is about meeting my family, but I have no doubt about my parents adoring him.
The front door swings open and we are met by a man who looks like a cross between Hulk Hogan and Chicken Little.* He's a tall built man in his late 50s, with a gray slicked back ponytail, a handle bar mustache, and wire-framed eye glasses. He's donning on a Hawaiian shirt, denim shorts and Birkenstock sandals. His physical appearance screams intimidating but his attire and aura says welcoming.
This is my beloved step-father, Greg.
"Hello, young ones! Come on in!" My step-dad joyfully greets us and stands to the side to let us into the house. My dad and I give each other a hug as I head on in with Jungkook right behind me.
Once we are in, Jungkook speaks up.
"Hi, sir. I'm Jungkook. It's nice to meet you. Sarah told me about your favorite beer and I thought it would pair well with lunch and dinner."
"I'm Greg, it's nice to meet you, son. And, you know just the way to my heart, Kid!" Greg grabs the 12-pack of Pacifico carefully from Jungkook and pats him on the shoulder. "Come follow me, Jungkook. Let's head to the kitchen so you can meet Sarah's mom."
When we get to the kitchen, I see my mom fly right over to me to give me a hug.
"Hi, sweetie!" My mom greets me, holding me in her arms, and I hug her back.
"Hi, Mom," I say, following it with kissing her on the cheek.
She quickly pulls me away from the hug and turns directly to Jungkook.
"Jungkook! It's finally nice to meet you in person!" My mom, says cheerfully, walking up to Jungkook and grabbing his hands in hers and gives them a welcoming, gentle squeeze.
"Hi, Mrs, Pfeiffer. I'm glad to finally be back in LA to meet you and Mr. Pfeiffer!" Jungkook replies, matching my mom's tone.
"Oh, please call me Brenda and my husband Greg!" My mom suggests kindly to him, to which Jungkook beams at her.
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My parents, Jungkook, and I have all been sitting outside in the patio, chatting about all sorts of topics, ranging from what Jungkook does as well as my parents sharing things about themselves to Jungkook. And, they're definitely was no shortage of embarrassing stories about me when I was growing up. I wasn't a fan of the stories, but Jungkook seemed to enjoy hearing them and it was pleasant to see him comfortable around my parents.
About fifteen minutes after we finished having lunch out in the patio, we all of a sudden hear the sliding door from the kitchen open up.
Behold, my twin step-sisters, Chauntelle and Stacy are here.
Now, I love my sisters and all, but I know what is going to happen once they spot Jungkook, since they are both huge ARMY members.
They're both going to lose their shit in 3,2,1...
"OH MY GOD!" Chauntelle gasps out loud as she gets close to us and is looking at Jungkook, who's sitting right beside me with his right hand resting on my knee. Stacy is also staring at him, with her mouth wide open, in shock.
I whisper to Jungkook that I'd be back and jump out of my patio chair. I swiftly walk up to the twins and grab both of their wrists, dragging them to the kitchen.
I can hear my mom as we walk away, "Excuse Sarah's sisters! They're fans of your group. I think Sarah is just taking them to the kitchen to calm them down in the kitchen. We weren't expecting them to come by. They said they had plans but I guess their plans changed. We'll introduce you properly to them when they return."
As my twin step-sisters and I are finally in the kitchen they both turn to me, both with wide eyes.
"Sarah, is that like the most amazing look-a-like of Jeon Jungkook or what?!" Stacy questioningly squeals.
"Or what," I bluntly answer.
"Or what?! You're saying that's THE Jeon Jungkook?!" Stacy guffaws, looking like she's about to hyperventilate.
"Seriously?! Am I fucking dreaming?!" Chauntelle utters out.
"Girls, please take some deep breaths," I advise my step-siblings.
"Sarah, what the fuck! That's Jungkook! How?! I mean, I know your roommate is with Yoongi! Oh my gosh! Are you guys—"
"Yes, Stacy, we've been seeing each other. It hasn't been for long. And. I'm sorry I haven't told either of you, but Jungkook and I are trying to be under the radar. Please keep this between us. Please."
Chauntelle looks at me with understanding eyes, "Sarah, you're our big-sis. We know how the media can get, as well as antis and some toxic ARMY. Of course we'll keep it to ourselves. We want you to be safe!"
"Totally, plus, Dad will gut us like fish if we say anything and it somehow gets spread to others and to the media. If you get trashed online because of our doing, it's on us. We wouldn't want that for you, so your secret is safe with us," Stacy adds on.
"I appreciate you ladies for understanding," I smile at them, thankful that they understand the gravity of the situation and what it would mean to be caught being involved with an idol. My sisters are a crazy duo but I adore them, and they have my back just as I have theirs. But, they can be gossipy...so I'm really hoping for the best here.
"Now...are you going to introduce us to your man or what?!" Chauntelle winks at me. The three of us giggle and make our way back into the backyard patio.
The rest of the afternoon and late evening consisted of barbecuing for dinner, sharing stories and laughter and the twins shamelessly asking Jungkook about their biases, Stacy's being Jin and Chauntelle's being Jimin. I kept rolling my eyes but I can't blame them and it was quite entertaining, even Jungkook seemed to get a kick out of sharing funny stories about them, which he made them swear to keep to themselves.
Greg had a lot of one-on-one time with Jungkook, between grilling meat together and playing horseshoes around the backyard. During that time they were bonding while playing horse shoes, the twins had already left. I was able to to have some chat time with my mother.
"Sarah, you look so happy," my mom simply states while smiling brightly at me.
"Honestly, Mom? I am. It's been amazing the past few months, even though it's long distance. And, having him here in LA for a bit has been a dream." I genuinely gush to my mom.
"He also looks enamored by you every time he looks your way, honey. And, to be honest, with the exception of your high school boyfriend, every man you've brought here has rubbed me the wrong way. I haven't known Jungkook long, but I have a good feeling about him." My mom looks at me with a knowing look.
"Oh, Mom- you and your feelings. All I know, is at the current moment, I'm really happy. And, I just want to focus on the here and now."
"Fair enough. But, just saying, Mom approves!" My mom winks at me and I lightly giggle.
"You approved even back when you just spoke to him through video-chat!"
"Trust your mom's intuition, okay!" My mom teasingly tells me.
I hope she's right.
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A/N:
If you've been enjoying the fluff chapters, it won't last long. 😒
*Sarah's step-dad is definitely modeled by one of my best friends' dads.
🎵Song to check out: "You Make Me Feel" by Cobra Starship ft. Sabi
Thank you for reading! XOXO✨
-MissD