Jisoo's POV
"How was today?" I asked with nervousness crawling through my entire being.
I really didn't know what she was thinking and the worst part is that the carnival date was supposed to be me and her and not her and my cousin. I'll totally take note inside my head to talk to Taehyung after this.
"It was fun." She commented with a shrug which relieved me but I'm still not contented.
"Do you wanna go somewhere else?" I asked. My eyes were literally begging her to say just one place in her mind. Just one to make up for this monstrosity of a date. I didn't want this day to suck so bad.
"None that I could think of." She answered which made my heart go downhill and I am getting frustrated over myself that I parked the car on the sidewalk. I faced Jennie with seriousness written all over my face and confusion in hers.
"Just one place, Jen. I don't want this day to end miserably. I've been an awful date and-."
My words were cut off by a swift peck on the lips. On the lips. By Jennie. Jennie, the love of my life.
"You were an amazing date but I can see that your tired with all that's happened today." Her facial features softened and I swear, I imagine myself floating on a cloud or maybe I feel drunk by how fuzzy I feel.
"I still have some fuel left. Please, Nini. Just one place." I pleaded with my infamous puppy eyes and when I heard her sigh, I knew I won.
"Our special place would be a great last-minute date venue." She answers while patting my face and I immediately lightened up.
"Always a great choice, Mandu." I started the car but stopped when she slapped my hand on the steering wheel.
"Actually, I'm having second thoughts of going to our special place. I think I want to go back to the villa." She had a pout on her face and I already knew what I said wrong.
"Sorry, Jen." I said and she smiled with a 'humph'.
...
The trip wasn't that long. Figuring that where I stopped my car was only a few kilometers away from our special place.
"Do you have any plans of getting off that seat of yours, Jennie?" I laughed at the sight of Jennie still sitting on her chair with the most adorable pout.
"I just realized that I'm hella tired and I'm not planning to get up." She answered which made me smile.
"Or maybe your just trying to find a reason to make me carry you." It was supposed to be a joke but her answer caught me surprised.
"Maybe." Her cheeks were pink and she avoided my amused look.
I snapped out of my daze and smirked. "I'll be honored to carry you, princess."
I then carried her. She wasn't complaining and neither am I.
"There you go." I let her say down on the railings of the bridge. I felt her grip tighten on my shoulder. I chuckled softly. "Don't worry, I'll hold you tight." Wrapping my hands around her waist was enough for her to calm down.
I didn't know what happened next but all I know is that her arms are around my neck and she was burying her face in the crook of my neck. Her soft breaths were tickling my neck but I didn't tell her that. This moment was too surreal.
We didn't say any words, neither does it matter if we say anything or not, for the past five minutes and only enjoyed this moment of peace. It may be the last time.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Jennie finally broke the silence and asked just that.
"What didn't I tell you?" I asked, confused. She heaved a frustrated groan making her lips touch my skin. And boy, did I enjoy it. But her next words made my entire being almost fall out of place.
"That you were leaving." She pulled away from me and stared straight into my eyes. I could see through her eyes that she has many questions to ask but didn't. She didn't have to tell me that she was disappointed and sad because I can clearly see that.
"Who told you?" I asked, swallowing my remaining confidence to even look at her.
"Your cousin."
Tch. Of course, Taehyung would tell her.
"Obviously." I breathed out a sigh. I smiled at her and her face was telling me that she was waiting for me to explain.
"And also, why'd you keep secret about your parents abusing you? And why do they abuse you?"
"There's no escaping this, huh?" She nodded. "Here goes nothing." I shrugged.
She was tense and so I gently squeezed her waist. She relaxed just a second after.
"Well, first of all, my father wants me to inherit the family business which is the company and the martial arts dojo. That part you must understand because your inheriting your parents' business too." She nods her head and I continued. "But other than that, they want me to marry some lady in America. She's actually that girl in the picture that was clinging to me." I said and I noticed that Jennie growled. And then I realized what that meant but kept it to myself for the meantime. "My father actually wanted Jinyoung but when he saw the girl, he didn't think twice but choose her." I saw Jennie grimace at the mention of the girl making me smile. This girl can never be any cuter. "I was shocked to know that he was willing to let me marry a girl. I didn't know my parents were... acceptive people, y'know."
"But why do they abuse you? I'm tired of saying abuse. It's a strong word. I'll just use hit." She yawned. "But do go on."
"I'm pretty sure that your more tired than I am." I brushed my nose on her twice making her giggle.
Super cute.
"You do know that you just gave me an Eskimo kiss to me, right?"
"Do you want me to give you a better kiss?" I leaned in but she pushed my face away which I frowned over.
"You still need to complete your explanation."
"But you didn't say that I can't kiss you." She was about to say something again but I spoke again. "Anyways, the girl had a powerful family in America and Father wanted to widen our company even more than it is. Our marriage was supposed to take place right after I arrived in America but I refused. Being the rebellious me. Of course, they punished me, more like tortured me, but oh well. But surprisingly, they gave me a condition."
"And that was what..?"
"Live my life to the fullest for another year or two and then go back to America to meet my horrible fate." I said in almost a poetic tone.
"What about Jin? He's more older than you."
"Nah. I don't want my brother to live this bullshit of a life that I'm living." Her eyes were now full of concern but it faded away when I kissed her forehead, lingering there for awhile. "But you make it very bearable."
I heard her hum in response before saying, "Then can you stay?" She said it almost like she's begging but I know it's not going to be easy especially for her if I stay.
"You know I can't." I told her for her to at least understand the situation that she's going to be in if I stay.
"We can work this out. Together." She pulled me closer by my neck and dug her nose in my neck.
"Can we? My parents are very... a lot of negative things. We just don't get along that well."
"Yes, we can. I'm very sure my parents would help me. After all, your parents are also invited to the party this Saturday. Including Jin, of course."
"Awesome. Hm... so what's your plan, cutie?" I drew a line on her jaw with my finger which made her shiver under my touch.
"Let's plan that when we're done with this date. After all, I'm not yet tired." Her face was getting closer to mine. I don't know if she's teasing me or actually trying to kiss me. "Kiss me, you dumbass. Unless you don't want to." Her face backed away slowly, taunting me to stop her and so I did.
I pulled her closer with my left hand on her neck. She willingly gave in and so our lips met. Both of us were just in sync. This kiss felt so much better than those I give or she gives in the past. And I'm scared that maybe this must be a dream and I'm gonna wake up in the car.
"I love you so much, Jen." I mumbled against her lips making her smile in the kiss.
"Can't believe I'm admitting this but..." She trailed off while backing her face away from me. Leaning her forehead on mine. I am very much ready for her answer and she didn't wait long saying so.
"I love you, too."
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