Johnny thought he knew himself pretty well. He knew his strengths and his weaknesses, what he did best and what he was the worst at. He knew what he liked and what he didn't like. He knew what type of people to stay with and which ones to stay away from. But there, in that moment, it was like he didn't know himself at all.
He didn't know that he could kiss someone so passionately, feeling time slow down as they connected. He didn't know that he loved it when Jaehwa dug her fingers in his hair, lightly tugging on his roots as she pulled him closer to her. He didn't know how much he loved the sound that left the girls' lips as he lightly nibbled her bottom lip, a sound that was like music to his ears.
This is so wrong, Johnny thought as he panted, the two breaking apart from each other but the tension still lasting between them.
You're a detective and she's the twin sister of a gang leader.
Johnny was lost in a trance as Jaehwa's finger traced his jawline, the girl admiring his features from up close. He could feel her breath hot on his face as she breathed deeply.
Johnny, you need to stop this.
"I think I should go." Johnny said, breaking the moment they were having.
Jaehwa seemed to snap out of it as well, probably also accepting the reality of it all as she shoved his hands in the pockets of the hoodie she was wearing.
My hoodie.
"Yeah, it's getting late." Jaehwa said and Johnny quickly noticed the hint of sadness in her voice.
"I'll see you soon, though." Johnny said, hoping it would cheer the girl up. He smiled as Jaehwa's eyes seemed to light up at the sound of his words.
"See you." Jaehwa said as she opened up the door for him. "If you're bored, just shoot me a message. I don't really do much anyways."
Johnny let out a small laugh. "I wish I could be bored but I think I have enough work to keep me busy for a while. But if you're bored, just drop by the station."
"Sounds good." Jaehwa said as the awkwardly stood there, on either sides of the doorway.
It took one look into Jaehwa's eyes for Johnny to drop all the thoughts he had before, quickly holding Jaehwa's face in his hand as he pressed a quick and soft his on her lips before stepping back.
"Bye Jaehwa."
Johnny quickly walked away towards his car, getting in before he could let the girl convince him to stay with her any longer.
Ah, you're in trouble Johnny. Big trouble.
...
"You did what?" Sooyoung exclaimed, making Jaehwa immediately cover up the girl's mouth.
"Yah, be quiet or else the whole freaking gang will know." Jaehwa hissed as she removed her hand. "I just stayed over at his place. And we kissed. Maybe more than once. But nothing else."
Sooyoung had a huge smirk on her face though as she looked at her friend.
"Wah, if I knew that all we needed to do was get Jaehyun off your back for you to find a guy as hot as Johnny. Seems like you got him all wrapped around his finger too."
"Don't talk about my brother like that or I'll personally kill you in my sleep." Jaehwa threatened, feeling satified when the smirk was immediately wiped off Sooyoung's face. "But I don't know, I don't think it's a good idea for us to be together."
"Why not?" Sooyoung asked, leaning over the bar.
Because he's a detective and we're a gang that sells drugs and covers it with a car wash.
"I think our personalities are too different." Jaehwa lied, hoping that her friend wouldn't catch on.
...
"Oh hyung, isn't it your day off?" Mark asked as Johnny walked into the office that morning.
"Isn't it yours too?" Johnny asked back, settling at his desk. Mark shrugged.
"Thought I could get some of these cases figured out." Mark said as he motioned to the many folders around the room. "I feel like no matter how hard I work, they still seem to pile up."
"Get used to it." Johnny said with a deep sigh. "That's what the life of a detective is like."
Johnny opened up the first folded, he lips pressed together in displeasure. His day had just started but he was already hating it.
"Hey, hyung?" Mark said, making Johnny look up.
"Yes?"
"Are you and Jaehwa dating?" Mark asked.
Johnny bit his bottom lip, hating the simple question.
"No Mark, we're not."
"Oh." Mark said, feeling awkward. "I thought you two were."
"Why do you ask?" Johnny said, curious as to what Mark's answer would be.
"You two are just always together." Mark pointed out. "Except for today. And you seem more grumpy than usual."
Interesting, Johnny thought as he took in the younger male's words.
"Well, no, we're not dating, Mark." Johnny said, turning his attention back to his work.
"That's unfortunate, I think you two look pretty cute together."
...
Jaehwa entered the café, her heels clicking against the floor as she walked. Like always, Taeyong was standing there behind the counter, ready to assist her.
"Two of the regular?" Taeyong asked. Jaehwa nodded.
"Yes please."
As Taeyong went to go prepare her order, Jaehwa looked around, making note that it wasn't that busy. That's when she decided to start a conversation.
"Hey Taeyong." Jaehwa called out.
Taeyong looked up from the expresso machine. "Yes?"
"Have I met you before?" Jaehwa asked.
Taeyong shook his head, pouring her drinks for her. "No, I don't think so. I don't recognize your face from anywhere else."
"Oh." Jaehwa said as Taeyong made his way over to where she was. "I must have made a mistake then."
"It's alright." Taeyong said as he passed her the drinks. "What's your name? You always come and know my name but I don't know yours."
"Jaehwa. Jeong Jaehwa." Jaehwa informed him. Taeyong nodded his head.
"Well have a good day, Jaehwa."
...
Jaehwa smiled as she entered the office, seeing Johnny once again. Mark was no where in sight, and Jaehwa guessed that he had stayed at the station late last night so Johnny gave him the morning off.
She instantly recalled the last time they saw each other, smiling he soft goodbye kiss he placed on her lips.
No one's ever done that before.
As Jaehwa placed his coffee on the table, Johnny looked up. "I didn't even ask for this."
"Doesn't change the fact that you want it." Jaehwa said as she sat down.
"You're not wrong." Johnny said, taking the coffee in his hands. "Thank you."
"You're welcome." Jaehwa said, leaning forward on Johnny's desk. "What's the plan for today?"
"We're going to visit Doyoung." Johnny told her. "But outside of the building. At a restaurant far away and not owned by the Kim's."
Jaehwa felt Johnny's eyes linger on her body longer that he was supposed to. "What?"
"You look nice today." Johnny said before adding, "which is good because we're going somewhere high class."
Jaehwa scoffed. "And here I was thinking that you were complimenting me."
Jaehwa watched as Johnny smiled to himself as he continued working.
"I don't need to compliment you."
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And the plot thickens