November 2017

Lisa was on the cusp of falling into a deep slumber. She was worn out from today's events. Blackpink had just gotten back from Japan and Lisa had craved proper rest but alas it was not meant to be as her manager ushered her to photo shoot after photo shoot that lasted until 11PM.

The only highlight of her day was the lunch she and Jungkook had together. Not in person mind you as both were busy, she with her shoots and him with preparations for the AMAs. Instead the two had face-timed each other while eating their meals. It was not the same as having an actual meal in the same vicinity but it was better than nothing especially after the month long hiatus they had experienced of not being able to reach each other.

After that lunch it was back to a series of wardrobe changes, retouches, and various poses. It was exhausting work that Lisa had almost cried upon seeing her bed. She immediately plopped down on the comfortable mattress after hastily washing up.

Given a minute after closing her eyes she would have been on her way to lala land and no one, not even a call could penetrate her slumber. But in that window of a minute Lisa's phone started to vibrate, one after the other. Lisa felt and heard it but was determined to ignore the messages. She would have been successful if it were not for the ringing of her phone, a tune she had assigned for Jungkook.

Lisa groaned from the disturbance. She reluctantly opened one eye hoping she was simply hearing things. She internally cursed as the blasted thing kept on ringing.

"Yah, Jeon Jungkook do you have any idea what time it is?" Lisa slurred like the half awaken creature she is.

"Sorry doll but I need you to go out with me tonight," he answered seriously. "I'll pick you up in 30. It's cold outside so bundle up, alright?" then he abruptly ended the call without giving her a chance to respond.

Lisa was still in a daze and she would have gotten back to sleep if only she did not know that for whatever reason, Jungkook would not have called her if it was not for something important.

She reluctantly rubbed her eyes open and lazily got up from bed. She took out a hooddie that once belonged to Jungkook, some jeans and a padded jacket to protect herself from the cold. As since fashion was the least of her concerns, Lisa blindly reached for a random pair of boots. She unhooked the black beanie behind her door before quietly closing it, trying her hardest not to disturb her sleeping unnies.

Lisa scribbled a note and posted it on the fridge, just in case one of the girls decided to check on her and find her bed empty.

"What could that little shit be up to now?" Lisa grumbled and plopped herself onto the sofa.

All of their get togethers had usually been planned ahead. It was the first time they would impulsively meet up and she couldn't help but be worried. Not because of them being caught but because of what Jungkook could possibly want to talk about.

She had already confessed to her sajangnim about possibly pursuing a relationship with Jungkook. That particular meeting had not assured her of anything. She was neither given a yes or no. She was only asked to wait.

Wait? Wait for what? I'm starting to really hate that word— wait.

That was months ago, back in July. How long should I wait? How long should he wait for me?

The last question lead her pessimistic side take over her thoughts.

It's already been more than a year since we confessed to liking each other. Was Jungkook tired of waiting? Is this what he wanted to talk about? Did he want to meet because he wanted to let me know in person? Did he find someone else to—

Her negative thoughts were cut off when she got a call from Jungkook.

"Hey doll I'm here. It's less than ten degrees outside so you better run quickly."

"Arasso. I'm on my way." Her stomach started to churn in nervousness. Lisa got up and left the the house. He was parked right in front of their dorm.

If it wasn't for the sick feeling in her gut she would have scolded him for his carelessness. Instead she quickly made her way towards the warm car, meekly greeting him hello.

Jungkook, feeling the tense atmosphere took her chin so he could look at her.

"What's wrong doll?"

She said nothing but shake her head in answer. Jungkook let it go, knowing she was not up to talking about whatever was bothering her. He started the car and drove off.

"Sleep Lali, it'll take sometime to get there."

Even though Lisa knew it was cowardly. She didn't want to voice out the thoughts running to her head, afraid that she might be right. Lisa closed her eyes and tried her hardest to fall asleep.

Jungkook knew that something wasn't right but in his nervousness about what was about to happen, all he could do was reach for her hand in silent comfort.

When they got to the familiar complex, he shook Lisa awake.

In a state between dreamland and reality she found her courage to face Jungkook and ask the dreadful question.

She took hold of his face with both of her hands and asked in a devastated tone, "Kookie your not about to tell me your tired of waiting for me right?"

He sighed. "God Lalisa, is this why you have been quiet all this time?"

She nodded. He didn't answer her but instead kissed her forehead. He got out of the car and opened the car door for her.

Left uncertain and confused at his none answer. She blindly followed Jungkook to the elevator that would take them to the roof top.

When they arrived at the rooftop, he lead her inside the tent making her sit on the bed, he closed the tent to prevent the cold air from getting inside and proceeded to turn on the heater. Still with his back to her as he took off his jacket, he answered her question. "Yes Lisa, I'm tired of waiting for us to be together."

At his answer he heard subtle sniff that made him turn to the girl on the bed. His eyes went wide when he saw Lisa crying, he immediately stumbled to where she was and hugged her.

Things were not going according to Jungkook's plan because now all went to shit as he cluelessly held a crying Lisa in his arms.

Bactracking to what he just said, it finally dawned on him how his answer could be taken negatively.

"Shh. Baby, shhh" he cooed. He could still feel her shoulder shake so he took hold of her his face in between his hands.

He wiped the tears that flowed from her eyes to her cheeks. Even crying, Jungkook thought she was beautiful.

"Please don't cry doll. I don't like seeing you in tears. Whatever it is you are thinking about stop. Please," he pleaded.

He brought his forehead to hers. "I'm sorry that came out wrong. I should have said I don't want to wait anymore. I want us to be together, no more waiting Lisa."

Lisa's eyes grew wide at his confession.

She blinked a couple of times just to be sure. When she saw nothing but sincerity in his eyes, she hit him hard on the chest causing him to fall flat on the bed.

"Ouch! What was that for?" It didn't take long for him to sit back up and face her again.

Finally regaining her thought process, she looked at Jungkook fiercely. "Explain now," she demanded.

He removed his shoes and moved towards the headboard, tucking himself between the blankets.

"Doll that wasn't nice," he adminished while opening the bed cover in invitation.

"Well making me think you were over me wasn't nice either, so?!" Lisa took off her boots and her jacket. She sat beside Jungkook, now both warm under the thick duvet.

Jungkook guiltily looked at her. "I'm sorry okay? I said that without thinking. Shouldn't I be the one offended here? How could you think that?"

Looking seriously at him Lisa voiced her thoughts. "As much as it was nice to know we liked each other it didn't mean that you were mine and I was yours. It made me insecure."

Over the course of the year, she would catch herself wishing she could live a normal life so she could date Jungkook without worries. "Girls gossip you know. I would hear them talking about how you would look good with this certain idol and I couldn't say shit because who was I really? Some would comment how great you look, how they wished they could get close to you and I didn't even have a right to be jealous."

She looked at him. "Those times and thoughts may be few but they are still there for me to stew over and it scared me Kook-ah."

Jungkook held her hand and kissed it. "Trust me doll, you weren't the only one who felt that way. You're beautiful inside and out. You draw people to you. I hear guys talking about wanting to make a move on you or get your number and all I could do was walk away with my hands clenched. I trusted us and I think you do too which is why we held up this long."

"Jungkook, what you said earlier..." Lisa let the silence settle, waiting for him to explain.

He nodded. "Someone gave me some really good advice. I was making things complicated when in fact its very simple. I love you Lisa, I can't imagine anyone else for me but you. I'm sorry I took so long doll. Will you forgive me?"

A tear had escaped from her eye, one he gently brushed away. "I hope these are happy tears love."

She nodded, "There's nothing to forgive. Just because your the man doesn't mean you have to initiate everything. I should not have listened to sajangnim and confessed to you anyway. I love you too Jungkook. Very much."

He laughed. "Well I for one am glad you listened to your sajangnim. I told you before didn't I that I'll get his permission to date you. I went there again today after our lunch and finally got his blessing. I mean we can't reveal our relationship to the public before Blackpink's 3rd anniversary but at least we can be together."

Lisa looking puzzled asked him, "again? Exactly how many times have you been to see my sajangnim?"

Jungkook scratched the back of his neck, "just twice. I didn't say anything about it because I wanted to handle it myself. Oh yeah, you didn't say anything about going to him either?" Now it was Jungkook's turn to ask her.

She cleared her throat nervously. "Well..." she couldn't say much and instead laughed unconvincingly.

"Did you know that our sajangnims schemed after that? They were the reason we couldn't reach each other for a whole month!" Jungkook exploded, still a bit salty about it.

Lisa eyes went wide at this new information. "Wha.. what?!"

"Yeah, apparently they wanted to see how each of us would handle it. They wanted to test if we were mature enough to handle a relationship especially since both of us would be doing a lot of activities abroad."

Jungkook rested his head on headboard and closed his eyes. "I wanted to make a scene after I heard that but I knew it wouldn't have gotten me anywhere. Your sajangnim gave me props though for not doing anything stupid during their so called test," he muttered depreciatively.

Lisa rolled her eyes at their bosses. "I remember how much I was tempted to fly home even for just a bit. I was going crazy with missing you."

"Same doll. I almost booked a ticket to see you. If only Jimin hyung hadn't caught me then snitched on me to Namjoon hyung. I got one hell of lecture from all the guys after that. Now I kinda have to thank them right? Flying to see you without anyone knowing would be considered irresponsible."

Lisa hummed her ascent and hugged Jungkook in comfort. "So what happened then? Why didn't he give you his blessing the first time?"

His arms went around her, feeling her warmth. "Though he was quite happy with how we handled being apart what made him hesitate was the photos that had been mailed to YG. The same photo that was sent to JYP and Bighit. It was a blurry, taken from the recent outing withe the other 97liners. I had my arms around your and Mina's shoulder."

"What? But Bambam, Yuggie and everyone else was there too! And you weren't the only guy who did that."

"Relax doll, it was already taken care of. Both Sub Rosa and our agencies handled it. Like I said, it was blurry as fuck, the photographer was probably too far away and zooming in just compromised the photo. Besides there were too many witnesses that could refute whatever headline they decide to publish."

Lisa remembered that night. It was a rare occasion where all 97liner from their group chat had managed to gather together at their favourite hang out area. They had fun playing, dancing, eating and drinking the night away. Bambam had brought with him some sparklers from home and everyone was excited to light it outside of Sub Rosa. It was one of Lisa's precious memories, one they would not normally risk doing. She remembered looking around and feeling immense happiness at being surrounded by friends. Now her precious memory feels tainted with the threat of a scandal.

Lisa burried her head even further in his chest. "Sometimes I really hate the life we have to live."

Jungkook sighed. He understood, privacy was hard to come by with being an idol. Just when one would think they got away living like an ordinary person, harsh reality would slap them in the face and remind them that they were anything but ordinary.

"He was reluctant to give his permission, asked me to give him a month to assess if we really could keep things under wraps for the next two years."

Jungkook had been tempted to convince the intimidating man right then and there but he knew that look. It was the same look his mother had given him when he told her he wanted to move to the big city and become a trainee. The look that said— I'm not saying no, it may even be a yes but let me think about it first.

He had convinced his mom, showed her that he could take care of himself. Jungkook thought that maybe he could do the same thing he did back then, prove to Yang Hyun Suk sajangnim that he could take care of Lisa.

In that month in between promotions on music shows, shooting for variety shows, photoshoots and practices, Jungkook had managed to get his driver's license and bought himself a car. Nothing flashy as he didn't want to attract any attention. It would be easier for them this way, with Jungkook being able to drive they wouldn't have to inconvenience others like their managers and his members. And thanks to a childhood friend of his brother, he was able to make the inconspicuous purchase and registered it under the hyung's name.

"Two years? You really see yourself with me for that long?" Lisa couldn't help but ask.

Jungkook looked Lisa straight in the eyes. He wanted her to see his sincerity as he uttered his answer. "Not just two years Lalisa. I see myself with you for more than that. I see myself with you for a very very long time." He drew closer to her as he uttered each word.

"Really?" Lisa whispered. Now looking at his lips just as intensely as he had been looking at hers.

"Really."

Her breath hitched. The close proximity was not something new. But the atmosphere was driving her crazy with want. She wanted those lips on hers. She has been living on chaste kisses on the forehead and cheeks for more than a year. She had imagined those lips on hers multiple times and who could blame her? She had been falling in love with this man for more than a year

"Jungkook-ah, will you be my boyfriend?"

His eyes quickly looked at her eyes. Lisa would have expected him to laugh and pout that he should be the one asking her. It would have broken the tension coiling between them but Jungkook once again surprised her.

He brought his hand to her cheek while the other to her waist. He closed the gap until they were a hair's breath away.

Glancing at her lips and then her eyes he answered her. "Of course doll. I'll be yours just as you'll be mine."

It wasn't how he planned things to go. Jungkook was supposed to show her the video he had made, a new edit he worked on that uses his cover version of 2U. He had slaved for days on what he would say when he finally confessed. But what did it matter really? As long as he can now call her hers then he didn't care how they got there.

She closed her eyes first and he looked at her lips. She wasn't the only one, for a year he had found himself having a difficult time with restraining himself with platonic kisses. He was guilty of thinking, sometimes too much, about how those lips would feel. And now that he can Jungkook didn't waste time in closing his eyes, moving closer until his lips finally met hers.

It was tentative at first. Lips brushing, unsure and sweet. Both revelling in the feeling of their first kiss.

But with more than a year of holding back, the sweet kiss didn't last long. Jungkook ached to propely kiss Lisa. He moved one hand to her lower back and angled Lisa's head by gliding his other hand to the side of her neck. A moan escaped Lisa and it was music to his ears. Their kiss grew hotter, open mouthed and Jungkook couldn't help but want to taste more of her.

He grazed her lower lip in between his teeth which caused his girlfriend to gasp. It was the openning he needed to slip his tongue to her mouth.

If it wasn't for the need for air, Jungkook would have gladly continued tasting her like this. Unwillingly, Jungkook slowly detached their lips. Their breathing intermingling with each other.

Lisa groaned at the lost feeling. The kiss was intense and she couldn't deny feeling hot despite the cold weather.

She finally understood what the fuss was about. It was ironic how she would roll her eyes or make barfing sounds every time girls would talk about french kissing. She could never imagine herself exchanging salivas with another human but now here she was. Wanting more, couldn't get enough of Jungkook's lips and tongue on hers.

Like a woman possessed, she sat up and positioned herself in between his hips and connected their lips once again. There was no hesitation this time. It was passionate and fiery. Her hands on his nape, then her fingers started making their way to his hair wanting him closer to her.

Jungkook wasn't any better. His hands roamed from her hair to her back. The next time they needed a breather Jungkook kissed his way down until he reached the junction between her neck and her shoulders. He bit and sucked at the soft flesh. Lisa's moans were driving him crazy, he wanted to hear more of it. He wanted to discover every spot that would elicit such pleasurable sounds from her.

Lisa pulled his hair, wanting to feel those lips on hers again and she did. She's becoming addicted to his kisses and the feelings that arouses within her because of it. She unconsciously moved her body closer to his and brushed herself on his hardening cock. She gasped, surprised at how it made her feel so good that it made her ache to do it again. So she did and Jungkook groaned at her actions.

He brought one hand down to her ass, grinding his now fully erect cock to her jean covered pussy. He was kissing her neck once more, alternately sucking and biting. He knew it would leave a mark but he was way past caring. Her breathy sounds was wearing thin on his control.

He made his way to her ears. Kissing, licking and nibbling. "Lisa baby, if we don't stop right now...", he warned.

"Then don't." She enunciated each word between kisses down his throat. He had heard nothing more sensual in his life and Jungkook was on the verge of saying fuck it when her phone blared.

Their actions immediately ceased at hearing the familiar ringtone. One of her members was calling her. Both were panting and trying to catch their breath.

She was still sitting on Jungkook's lap, while he rested his head on her shoulder. "Yeah Unnie?" She answered hoping she didn't sound breathless.

"Lisa, it's two in the fucking morning. Get your ass back here", Jennie demanded.

She nervously laughs. Lisa slowly gets off Jungkook's lap and reverted back to her previous postion of sitting beside him. Jungkook on the other hand rested his head one the headboard trying to calm himself. He knew, as much as Lisa did that their time alone was over.

"Oh. Arasso unnie. I'm sorry. We didn't realise it was already this late. We'll be on our way now."

"You better because I'm not sleeping until you get here Lalisa. I'll be waiting."

"Yes unnie," she gulped before saying her goodbye.

She looked at Jungkook and gave him an apologetic look.

"It's alright doll. There's plenty more kisses in our future anyway." He smiled and pecked her lips one last time.

"But..." she trailed off while looking down.

Looking at where she was, Jungkook laughed. "It's nothing a cold shower couldn't fix love."

"What? A cold shower in this weather? Are you crazy? That'll make you sick! Plus you have a flight to catch tomorrow!" She huffed.

"So what do you suggest I do Lali?" Jungkook asked his satoori coming out and it made Lisa shiver.

"I... I... J-j-just r-relieve your..self when your alone." She flushed red at her suggestion.

Jungkook laughed at her flustered state, such a contrast to the sultry woman a minute ago. "God I love you."

"I'm no God baby. But I love you too."

Jungkook laughed and held out his hand. "I better get you back before I get myself into Jennie noona's bad side."

A/N: 🙏 I'm sorry for making you wait long for this update. I hope you all have an enjoyable weekend! 💜