(Jin)

The minute that Bella opened the door, I knew that I might not escape with my heart tonight. I might as well just admit my feelings to her right now. It wasn't because she greeted me in those pretty pajamas that showcased her long legs--although I was thankful for them. I just could not go another day without seeing her or hearing her voice. This must be love.

I tried to act cool and collected, but her eyes were driving me to distraction. Whenever I reminded myself to go slow and be respectful, her gaze made me think of very disrespectful things. I recalled with embarrassment that I had slipped a condom into my back pocket before leaving my apartment. It made me ashamed because I wanted her to know that she was special to me. But I was also dying for her. I had told myself that if she gave no indication that she wanted anything beyond talking, I would definitely not ask or press the issue.

Every time that I looked into her eyes, I felt nervous. She kept moving closer to me, and I had to recite my grocery list to keep my body from responding to her.

I had to get my mind back under control, so I brought up Jimin. I told her that he had called me and had been very upset.

"First of all, the little jerk didn't even thank me for helping out with your parents last weekend," I said, my voice loud in fake outrage. "I mean, a little gratitude was in order I'd say. Thanks to me, your parents think your boyfriend is not only incredibly handsome, but polite and charming as well." I couldn't control the goofy, nervous laugh that came out of my mouth. But I'd said it. I'd acknowledged Jimin's role in her life since he'd been so adamant about it.

She laughed along. "If you told him that, I can see why he didn't thank you. He wouldn't find it funny. By the way, he's not my boyfriend."

My smile disappeared. Was this true? "Oh. That idiot made it seem as if I had stolen his girlfriend. He warned me to stay away from you. He said you were his."

"First of all, I am not a possession, so I am not anybody's," she said. "Secondly, I can choose who I want without any input from Jimin."

"Boyfriend or not, I think he'd go crazy if he knew I was here right now." I grinned mischievously at her. "Should we tell him?""

She laughed. "Are you kidding? He would go insane." She took another drink from the wine bottle and passed it to me. "But I'm glad you're here."

"Are you?" I took a long drink, placed the bottle on the table, and leaned closer to her. "I don't mean to offend you, but if I don't kiss you right now, I will go insane." What would she say? My breath caught in my throat waiting for her response. I wanted to apologize and take it back, but instead I kept my gaze on hers.

She closed her eyes and muttered something under her breath. And kiss him to my heart's content, it sounded like she said. I had to hold back a smile. When she opened her eyes again, she nodded.

She didn't move, so I slowly reached for her. I placed my hand gently on the back of her head and pulled her closer to me until my lips were on hers. The kiss was indescribable! She put her arms around me, and I felt her body slide into mine on the couch. I gently bit her bottom lip until she opened her mouth and let my tongue explore the warmth within. Before I lost my ability to think, I broke the kiss and looked at her. "Are you sure about this?"

"Why stop at a kiss?" she asked, and I felt my eyebrows shoot up in surprise.

I pulled her onto my lap. "Bella," I murmured into her neck. I ran my hand down her smooth, cool legs. My lips went from her neck to her collarbone. I felt her hands in my hair. I began to unbutton her pajama top, letting my lips and tongue explore the newly-exposed skin. I could feel her heart knocking against my lips. "Bella."

Then we heard loud knocking at the door. Damn it all to hell!