A few days had passed since her shopping trip with the boys, and Emily had mainly slept and researched the boys online, some of the fan fictions were spicy!
But today Emily had two main love languages physical touch and food.
As the boys all had to be at the company until later in the day She decided to speak to her soulmates in the latter, after finding out that while they could cook, it was limited to things that didn't really need much preparation, she decided to stick to what she was good at and make them a traditional British roast dinner.
She carefully messaged the number Choi had given her, and asked if he could take her grocery shopping.
He almost instantly replied saying he could be with her within an hour.
After doing her usual morning routine, and putting on some leggings with an oversized sweater, she tugged on her knee high flat boots and grabbed her purse.
As Choi hadn't yet arrived, she grabbed a piece of paper from the pad on the fridge and wrote a quick list, opening the fridge and cupboards to check if they needed anything else, and adding the missing items to the list.
Just as she had put the paper in her purse, the door buzzer loudly buzzed indicating that Choi was downstairs.
"I won't be a minute Choi"
"No problem, Miss Emily, take time" Came his cheerful reply.
As she jumped into the passenger seat of the car, and explained where she wanted to go, Choi smiled, she was different from the wide eyed girl who he had dropped off, within a few weeks, she seemed to have matured, she seemed to be more comfortable.
She messaged the boys to ask if the wanted anything, while she was there, and tucked her phone into her purse, grabbing the list and heading to get a cart.
Choi immediately, took control of the cart, waving Emily off and pointing at her list.
She carefully selected, vegetables, potatoes, meats, ingredients to make stuffing, ingredients for Yorkshire puddings and gravy. Then she found all the items she needed to stock up on, picking up some toiletries and some pads. When was her last period? She had completely lost track of time, I'll check my phone app later, she thought.
Finally dessert, what should she choose? Standing infront of the bakery section she was spoiled for choice, when a strawberry cheesecake caught her eye.
Perfect!
The cart was full, and Choi helped Emily load it onto the checkout belt, and the pack it into bags. She paid using her old debit card, as her apartment deposit had been returned and she didn't want to treat the boys with their own money.
As they left the store, her phone rang.
'Jinnie'
"Hello"
"Are you ok? We're on our break, did you see the message"
"Errr no, is everything ok?"
"Yes, I was just wonder if you could pick up some ice cream for us"
"Haha oh Jinnie I did. 8 different pints. So no sharing"
"Oh thank god! You are an angel. We'll see you tonight, we should be back around 7"
"Ok, that's great, don't forget I'm cooking dinner"
"We can't wait. See you tonight. Love you"
"Errrr bye"
As Emily put the phone down she was shook, he loves me? Did he mean it? Do they all love me? No, it's too soon? Is it? Do I love them? Shit. I do. Oh fuckety, fuckety, fuck. How do I feel like this? It's only been such a short time!
"Err Miss Emily are you ok? Is something wrong" Choi interjected her overthinking with a concerned face.
"No Choi, nothings wrong, nothing at all" her face starting to turn as red as a berry.
As they set off back home. Emily couldn't help but smile. She was going to cook dinner for her soulmates. Her soulmates she loved.
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As the boys opened the front door, the smell of food hit them, it smelled mouthwatering, it didn't smell Korean, but it smelled delicious.
As they all stepped into the kitchen, the sight made them smile. Not the food, Emily, with her hair in a bun on top of her head, flour smeared across her cheeks, and a rosy glow decorating her face. She looked at home. She looked happy swaying her hips to the background music- their music.
As Yoongi cleared his throat, Emily almost dropped the tray in her hands, but righted herself in time.
"You scared me! Welcome back, it'll be ready and on the table in fifteen minutes, so go wash up" she ushered them all out, before turning back to her beloved gravy, stirring the dark liquid.
She decided it was best just to put the food in serving dishes, as she didn't know what they would all like. She just hoped they would like it.
As she set the already rested and carved beef onto a tray, she smiled. This was home. There were piles of steaming vegetables, roasted and mashed potatoes, stuffing, roasted chicken, mountains of homemade Yorkshire puddings and two rather large jugs of gravy. As the boys all filed in, they looked amazed.
Jungkook picked up a Yorkshire Pudding and eyed it suspiciously
"what is it?"cocking his head to one side.
"It's a Yorkshire pudding made with thin pancake batter and put in the oven. You use it to mop up the gravy, it's traditionally eaten with beef"
"York..shire pudding, so isn't it a dessert" Taehyung now curiously looking at them too.
"No, you can eat them with jam, but they're more traditional with your dinner, although I had a great aunt who ate them with gravy as a starter"
As if a bell had been rung, they all dived in, plates heaped. Emily just sat watching them all, until Jin swapped his plate with hers.
"So, you don't miss out. A chef should always eat well" He smiled.
He then went back to filling his plate, Emily noticed he didn't touch the potatoes, maybe he's limiting carbs, she mused her head cocked to one side.
"I'm allergic to potatoes, don't worry, it's not that I don't like yours " Jin smiled at her concerned face.
"Oh god I'm so sorry, I didn't even ask if anyone was allergic to anything, I just assumed you all ate meat too"
Through an enormous mouthful Jungkook managed to say that it was perfect. Ending in two thumbs up, just incase she didn't understand.
As they all ate, they talked about their day, telling Emily anecdotes from their dance practice, by the time she had finished her food, the boys must have had seconds as there was not a morsel left, every single plate was cleared.
The boys all stood up, doing rock, paper, scissors for who washed, dried and cleaned up. Emily wanted to help, but was told to sit in the lounge and find a film for them to watch.
Scrolling through the different films, she found her favourite. Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain although in French it had Korean subtitles, Emily already knew the film by heart. As the boys sat down, she remembered the cheesecake, bolting for the fridge, she came back with plates, forks and a knife to cut it. The boys looked at her and laughed "PD Bang is going to tell us to lose a few kilos if you keep feeding us so well" Namjoon mused playfully.
As they sat and began watching the film, looking between the screen and Emily's wide eyes and mouth, she was entranced, until she realised she had forgotten about a scene, a scene she didn't want to be watching with the seven men, but if she moved they would know she was uncomfortable, so as the bed started squeaking and the moans came from the tv, they all stared at the screen, an uncomfortable silence taking over them until Taehyung broke it
"Is that really how many people are having an orgasm right now?"
Raucous laughter filled the dorms well until the early hours, the film long forgotten, the cheesecake all eaten, and it was time for bed.
This time, Emily decided she wanted Jin to accompany her to bed, to sleep, to cuddle. As she whispered to him, his face blushed, as she then explained what she meant.
The boys all wished her goodnight as they went to their rooms, bemused by her wanting Jin to sleep with her. Hoping they would all get their own chance.
As they entered her room, she turned to face him.
"Did you mean what you said?"
"What I said?..." Jin obviously had no idea.
"When you said that you loved me on the phone?" She grumbled feeling awkward.
"Oh that, yes, I love you, since I first saw you Emily" he cheerfully chirped.
"You did? But I was horrible. So horrible"
Emily look downcast, but as a finger slid beneath her chin making her look into his eyes she couldn't stop herself.
"I love you too Jinnie. I love all of you!" She murmured
"You weren't horrible, you were expressing. You know the past, we do not. You have reasons. I know others feel same, Jagi"
"Jagi?"
"It means like honey or erm... darling in Korean" he explained
"I like it when you speak to me in Korean"
"You do?" she nodded.
"Shall we?" He held out his hand for her to get into bed.
Getting into bed her stomach hurt, maybe she ate too much food?
Maybe she needed to drink more water?
After quickly drinking a bottle of water, Emily curled into Jin's chest, as they both whispered goodnights and love yous , they fell asleep warm and happy.