MILES APART, INCHES APART

droplets of rain hitting the bedroom window, the warm weather in the evening were replaced by the cold weather. it was after midnight, you snuggled under the duvet, watching the television. you fought yourself to stay awake as your boyfriend promised to call you. truth to be told, you did snoozed for a few minutes. sitting up straight, with your back leaning against the headboard, you slapped your cheeks lightly, hoping that you would stay awake.

lucky for you, the phone rang. the familiar tone that you had setup whenever jungkook call greeted you. shuffling on the bed, you reached for your phone, before answering it.

"hi there." you whispered through the phone. it was at two in the morning when jungkook called. "i'm sorry that i only had this free time to call you." he voiced out on the other end.

"it's okay. we can do time difference." you smiled, turning to your side, hugging a pillow, with the phone lying on your ears.

"i miss you." he said, after a few seconds of silence. "i miss you too, jungkook. two months passed. two more weeks to go, till you are back home."

"i am sorry i can't be home for your birthday, sweets." he said sounding sad. your heart clenched in sadness, but you knew better it was for the better. he had to travel across the globe, touring. jungkook is person who is always passionate about singing. his voice lulled you to sleep, his voice soothed you. for him, singing is his life. from just a hobby, it became his career. he is know one of the top singers known globally.

jeon jungkook. from ballad, to rock genre, he delivers them all.

although he is the a-list singer, being humble, and respectful towards others are what lived up to. not forgetting love and care towards his loves ones, especially you. no matter how far he is from you, he make sure to call you, everyday. the love of his life.

"i'm sorry, sweets."

squeezing the pillow in your embrace, jungkook came through your mind, while hugging it. a drop of tear, came out from your eyes. you bite your lips, afraid that you might burst crying, you cleared your throat seconds later. "we can celebrate once you are at home, back closer to me. but make sure get me lots of presents yeah?" you tried to joke.

"isn't my heart enough for you, sweets?" you chuckled at those words. "it hurts knowing that my heart wasn't enough." he said, faked hurt.

"i'm gonna miss you, a lot, you know?"

"i'll make sure of that." he promised.

"i love you, jungkook. can't wait for you to come back."

"i, you. sweets. take care okay? study well for you finals." you muttered a soft good night, before yawning. "good night. sweets!" hearing you yawn, he started to sing a soft ballad tune from his latest single. halfway through the songs, you succumb to darkness, away from the real world, and entered the world of dreams, and happiness.

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"morning, honey. happy birthday!" you mother greeted as soon as you have reached to kitchen.

"morning mom!" you went hug and kissed her cheeks. you then turned to the dining table, and saw your father who sat at the head of the table, eyes glued to the newspaper in front of him, enjoying his morning coffee. hoping lightly to greet him, you encircled your arms around him from behind, before kissing him on his cheeks.

"someone slept well last night." your father said, while folding the newspaper and securely place it on the table.

"yeah, like a baby!"

"happy birthday, my favourite daughter!" your father kissed your cheeks.

"i am your only daughter, and--" you pinched his cheeks lightly, "-- and your only child!" you gave a smooch on his cheek.

"i bet our soon to be son- in- law sang her to sleep last night." you blushed hearing your mother''s voice coming from the kitchen. your mother came walking from the kitchen to the dining table. placing the plate filled with custard buns on the table, she pulled the chair on your father's right side, and sat. you did the same too, but on his left side.

"remember those days, when our baby, had hard time sleeping?" your mother said while buttering the toast for father.

your father chuckled, his eyes were lost in thoughts, remembering those old days. "back when she was crying the whole night."

"and what did we do?" your mother sang those words out, smiling lovingly at you, while handing over a cup of tea to you.

"i sang, and only then, you were out, light as a feather!" laughter roared around the room, as your parents smiled towards each other. "we're lucky. oh well, you are even more lucky because you my dear, found jungkook!" your mother said with teary eyes.

"oh mom!" you stood from the chair, and walking towards your mother. "it's not like i'm getting married already." you said, while hugging your mother.

"you are all grown up, honey. but you are always our baby, our precious." mother said, wiping the tears on your cheeks.

"enough crying, are you ready for tonight?" your mother asked wiping the tears from her cheeks. "yeah mom, but the thing is, jungkook is not going to be here tonight, as you know, we are miles apart."

"aww honey. don't worry, you can always celebrate once he is home!"

"it's okay, his parents are going to be here too, tonight, and my friends too. of course, the two of you are going to be here too!" you told them.

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looking at your reflection for the nth time, you turned left and right to face the mirror, making sure you are ready. your mother bought you a gold- sequin dress which hug your body perfectly hoping to highlight you as the princess of the night. paired it up with a silver heels, with a bold make up and your hair was tied up in a flowery bun, with a few strands on the side of your face, to accentuate your facial features, you took one last look on your reflection, standing in front of you.

inhaling a deep breath before letting it go, you turned your body towards your bedroom door. while walking to the door, your father came into the room. wearing a full tuxedo with bow tie, he smiled at you.

"looking beautiful, my girl."

"thank you, dad!"

clinging your arm, with your father's, he then guided you down to the main living room, to greet the guest. while walking down the stairs, you heard the emcee calling out your name, announcing the lady of the night. as you were descending, a familiar tune resonating the room, as the crowds began to sing happy birthday to you.

two waiter came pushing a cake cart and stopped in front of you. as soon as the song ended, you were joined by your mother on your other side. your father then handed you a knife telling you to make a wish and cut the cake. you wished for your parents well being, as well as the crowds'. other than that, you wished that jungkook would be at your side, with you at that moment. both of your parents kissed your cheeks, while the crowd cheers and the photographer took photos of you.

"happy birthday, once again my child." your mother said. the three of you hugged making the crowd cheered in awe. deep down inside, you still hope jungkook would be here.

the moment was cut off by the voice of the emcee echoing through the speakers. "before we begin our night, i would like to invite daughter-parents first dance of the night." the crowd clapped their hands together, as the music started. the three of you, took the centre stage, to begin dancing.

"thank you, mom and dad, for tonight! thank you for choosing this song! my favourite!" the familiar instrumental tunes from your favourite song, perfect by ed sheeran came through the speakers.

"we know this is your favourite, honey!" your mother looked at you.

"anything for our princess!" father reached for your forehead and kissed it. the three of you dance, on the stage, until the third verse of the song passed. the music was cut off, making your head tilted, slightly confused, looking at both of your parents. the lights were dimming and a spotlight was focused to the head of the stairs. a figure stood on top of the stairs, and the instrumental music of your favourite, continued to play from the third verse.

well, i found a woman, stronger than anyone i know
she shares my dreams, i hope that someday i'll share her home
i found a love to carry more than just my secrets
to carry love, to carry children of our own.

he descended the stairs and reached towards you, still singing. only then you realised you were left all alone on the stage by both of your parents. his voice, his presence, makes you fall in love all over again with him. he took your hand in his, while both of you conquer the stage. he eyes were full of love, smiling at you. twirling you around, he reached for your waist and both of you continue to sway along with the music.

i don't deserve this, but you look perfect tonight.

he then bended down on his knees, while shoving his hand in his pocket. it was a turquoise blue box came out from his pocket. he opened up the box, displaying the most beautiful princess diamond cut, ring, you've ever since. gasping, you placed your hand against your lips.

"we've known each other too long, and we've been together through ups and downs. i love you with all my life, and i promised myself to take care of you, and will always shelter you with all the love in the world. you one of the most amazing woman who came into my life, shining my life, who supports me throughout my life. every morning i wake up, i wish to see you, and i would like to spend the rest of my life with you. with the blessings from both of our parents, would you do the honour to be my wife, sweets?"

a few tears of happiness dropped on your cheeks, as you began sniffling. "yes, jungkook, i will always be there and i would love to spend the rest of my life with you!"

"you make me the happiest man tonight!" he stood up, and placed the ring securely in your fourth finger.

"you lied, kookie. you told me you weren't coming!" you pouted.

"surprise, surprise sweets! thank you!" circling your arms around his neck while he encircled your waist, both of you shared a lovely kiss and dance to the soft tune.

"with that, congratulations to the engaged couple, and we shall began the birthday and also the engagement party of the lovebirds!" the voice of the emcee boomed around the room, as both of you shared another kiss before resting your forehead against each other.

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a/n: imma get married at this stage. lol!
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