"Wow, am I glad that is over," Jennie sighed as she met up with Chaeyoung outside of the large exam room.
"Yea...but it was fun, right? I mean all the fun questions and stuff. Plus, yay, essay, you're great at essays. And we can always retake the SATs next year; this was just kinda like practice. And all those multiple choices, those were great, you get to be all choosy and stuff. Ohh, I wish I knew how I scored now, I can't wait the three weeks until they're online. Hey, maybe I can hack into the college admissions board websites, see if they have them logged earlier," Chaeyoung gushed as they both started walking towards Jennie's car.
"I love your test enthusiasm, babe. But be careful messing around with those websites, other people's scores are private."
"Oh, I know, I'd never look up yours or anything."
"I don't mean that, I mean others...its not fair if, say, you knew Irene's scores and she didn't want you to. Or even a strangers...you know what I'm trying to say?"
"Yea I get ya...maybe I should just wait like everyone else?"
"That's my girl."
Chaeyoung got a goofy smile on her face, just like anytime Jennie called her 'my girl' or said 'I love you'.
"I don't know about you but tests make me hungry. Can I buy ya lunch? I'm in the mood for pizza."
"Definitely," Jennie replied, pressing the button to open her car.
They got in the car and Jennie drove towards the small pizza place on Main Street that she knew they both liked, chatting about the SATs and the sections they did and didn't like. They parked on the street and made their way into the restaurant, getting a small table in the corner.
"I think I'm in the mood for the vegetable extravaganza," Chaeyoung said, mulling over her options.
"Okay, but I would suggest getting it without garlic if you have any intention of kissing me today," Jennie smirked over her menu.
"Hey, I made out with you for over an hour after you had nachos at the movies one time, not to mention all the mornings we wake up together; morning breath-"
"I really, really hope this is going somewhere."
"All I meant was I don't care what funkiness is going on, I never can and never will be able to resist the allure of your lips, because every time they touch mine I know that loving you is most important thing in my life."
Jennie's heart melted at her girlfriend's words.
"That was incredibly sweet," she said, leaning over the table for a quick kiss, "And that was also the last one you're getting if you choose the garlic."
"Well that's... just... it's why I love you so damn much, that's what it is."
"Because I refuse to kiss you?" Jennie asked confused.
"Because you stand your ground. Like when you went to my parents. Or stood up against Irene. Or even that first time, in Biology, when you let me know that you were interested. You're stubborn and you scare me and I love it."
Jennie was taken aback by the heartfelt words and reached under the table to entwine their hands.
"Get your garlic."
•••
An hour later they had finished their pizza, Chaeyoung having decided to get a ham and pineapple after all, anyway, and were walking through the park, hand-in-hand. Chaeyoung steered them towards the small stream and onto a bench, watching the water shimmer in the sun and giggling when she saw a duck try to waddle into water but accidentally falling in instead.
Jennie saw the same event and giggled along with her, wrapping an arm around the blonde's shoulder. She was glad that there was no one else around, the park was unusually quiet for a Saturday, but it made sitting there a lot more peaceful.
"So now we've finished the SATs, what are we stressing about next?" Jennie asked.
"Me getting up in front of a room full of people and speaking with twelve other students listening with the specific aim of denigrating every single word I say," Chaeyoung replied airily.
"You're reading a poem at the talent show?" Jennie asked, teasingly.
"Goof," Chaeyoung responded, hitting her playfully, "My debate final. I was putting it out of my mind 'til the test was over, and now it is, so that's gonna occupy my mind. Well, that and you. You're never far from my thoughts."
"You're gonna be amazing. Do we have the details yet? I mean, where it is and stuff?"
"Oh yea, I totally forgot to tell you, Mr. Kim told me yesterday. It's in LA, being held in UCLA, in one of the lecture rooms. The 15th...which is today two weeks. Um, are you gonna come? You don't have to or anything."
"Chaeyoung I haven't missed a debate yet and I'll be damned if I'm gonna miss watching you prove you're the best in the entire state. Besides, I'm the official Chaeyoung-chauffeur. What time do we have to be there for?"
"Um, 9am."
Jennie turned her head and looked Chaeyoung in the eye.
"That's pretty early to drive down from here... this might be completely inappropriate and I swear I'm not trying to be sleazy... but do you maybe wanna get a hotel?"
"Babe, that's a great idea! Um, I meant baby, but just got excited and it came out as 'babe'. I wasn't trying to compare you to the pig or anything," Chaeyoung rambled, "I mean, you totally are a babe, in the hotness sense, you're the sexiest woman I've ev-"
"Rosie, you can call me whatever pet name you want. I'm a-ok with babe," Jennie interrupted, "Don't worry so much okay?"
"Can't change the habit of a lifetime. But, uh, we should definitely go down the night before."
"If we're getting a hotel room then I very much plan on it," Jennie smirked.
Chaeyoung blushed as she'd realized what she'd said and hit the brunette on the arm again.
"I meant to LA," she said, rolling her eyes, "Is that all you ever think about? You're worse than a guy."
"Don't you dare try and act like Ms. Innocent," Jennie scoffed, then placed a small kiss above the blonde's ear as she whispered in it, "Your dirty talk has gotten me off on way more than one occasion."
Chaeyoung shivered at the hot breath in her ear and placed her own hand on the brunette's thigh. She squeezed the flesh beneath the fabric of her pants as she tried to keep her tone of voice light.
"Only 'cause you corrupted me," she said and grinned at her girlfriend.
Jennie did a double take and stared at the taller girl, wide-eyed.
"Me!?" she spluttered, "You, you wouldn't stop staring at my chest and you asked me to make love to you and... you're all with the suggesting of new positions, which, don't get me wrong, I love – love – but I am not the corrupter here."
"Ooh, speaking of positions, I was reading-"
"Uh, see?!"
"You wanna hear about how I'm gonna blow your mind or not?"
"When you admit that you corrupted me and not the other way around."
Chaeyoung scrunched up her nose in thought and entwined their hands.
"I'll admit that I love you and have no issues with showing you in any way you want. I'll admit that I enjoy sex and I know you do too. I'll admit that I like that you're willing to fulfill any fantasies that I've shared with you. I'll admit that I like that you've shared yours. I'll admit that, yes, I have a slight obsession with your breasts-"
"You've named them."
"Snuggles and Ms. Jiggle like their names, thank you very much and it seemed inappropriate to not at least acknowledge their presence when I spend so much time playing with them. Anything less would've been downright rude. And I will admit that I love that we're so passionate about each other, but I love knowing just as much that's its not the be all and end all of our relationship, that we've got something special. But I will not admit that I was the corrupter, 'cause I've got two words for you, Jennie Kim. Naughty Schoolgirl."
Jennie blushed and bit her lip, knowing she was beat. She wasn't ready to admit it yet though.
"I still think our friends would be shocked by some of the things that come out of your mouth when we're making love."
"I think our friends would be shocked to know that you like to be spanked," Chaeyoung shot right back, a glint in her eye.
"Oh you're gonna get it for that, Park Chaeyoung," Jennie said, and was about to start a tickle assault on the blonde, but Chaeyoung pre-empted the move and jumped up from the bench.
"What, you gonna try and spank me too?" Chaeyoung said in a faux-mocking voice, standing a couple of feet away from the brunette, "I can give you some tips if you like, you know, getting the most power behind your swats."
"Oh that's it," Jennie replied, not able to hold back a giggle and jumped up as well.
Chaeyoung shot her a grin and ran away, Jennie chasing right after her. Chaeyoung ran around the small grassy area for a few minutes, giggling until Jennie caught up with her and wrapped both her arms around her from behind. She held the blonde with one hand and used the other to start tickling her sides.
"Okay, okay, I give," Chaeyoung panted out after a few moments of relentless tickling, "I corrupted Jennie Kim and... I wouldn't change it for the world."
Jennie eased off her tickling and spun the wheezing girl around in her arms.
"You're cunning linguistic skills save you once again," she said, tucking a piece of blonde hair behind her girlfriend's ear.
Chaeyoung quirked an eyebrow at her, still breathing hard.
"I would...comment...on that, but I think...it could get us started...all over again... and my body can't take...any more...tickling."
"Can your body take a kiss?" Jennie asked sweetly.
"Always from you," Chaeyoung replied and wrapped her arms around the smaller girl's neck, leaning down for a kiss.
They kissed lazily for a few minutes, until Chaeyoung pulled back with a couple of short, sweet kisses and just hugged her girlfriend.
"Love you," she mumbled into the brunette's chest.
"I love you too, beautiful," Jennie replied, holding her tight.
Chaeyoung smiled and nuzzled into Jennie's neck for a second before pulling back from the embrace and taking the brunette's hand in hers. She walked them towards the exit of the park and bumped her shoulder against her girlfriend's.
"What do you say we go book that hotel? We only have two weeks, and you know me, I'll need to compare them all side by side before making a final decision."