Hoseok's POV

I'm nervous. I've made a plan, and want it to be perfect, but I need help. This is what brings me to Namjoon's studio. I knock and wait for him. After a few minutes he opens looking flustered. I laugh a little at his messed up hair, but hold it back so he doesn't get pissed at me.

He opens the door wider for me to enter. I sit on his couch and ask about what he's working on and we talk about music for a bit. We make a plan for him to come hear a song I've been stuck on for my mixtape.

"So when will you tell me why you're REALLY here?"

"I want to take Catherine out on a date. I want it to be special and memorable. I was thinking Namsan... Do you think it's possible?"

"You don't do anything easy, do you?"

"You're saying it's not a good idea?"

"No... It's a great idea... Very romantic... But you'd have to talk to PD Nim and get his permission and probably his help."

"Do you think he'll do it?"

"I don't know. Only one way to find out. But you know he's a romantic, so he might help you..."

"Thank you Joon. Really... I just want one date... As normal as we can have it."

"Good luck Hobi! I mean it."

BANG PD NIM'S OFFICE

"This girl is that special to you Hoseok?"

"Yes sir. I'm in love with her."

"hmmmmm...  If you get seen..."

"That's why I was hoping you could help. Maybe you have an idea, or some connections."

"It has to be Namsan tower?"

"Well... It didn't have to be. But I bought a lock, and had a plan..."

"Then we'll make it happen. Will your girl be up for a middle of the night meal?"

"I'm sure. Tell me..."

PD Nim told Hoseok how he can help him, and the 2 men smiled at each other like a couple of teenagers. A couple of phone calls, and the date is set. Hoseok heads out to one more place before going home to put the plan in motion.

Catherine's POV

Hoseok came back from being out and barely looked at me. He and Namjoon were whispering something together. Is he tired of me? Is my inability to be intimate affecting him? I know what he said, but the reality is different I guess.

I see the two of them walk away without even acknowledging me. I sigh and turn to walk to the living room, and bump into Jimin.

"Cafferine! You ok?"

"Yes. I'm ok Cricket."

"Where you going?"

"Just to... You know what? I have no idea..."

"Then you come watch movie!"

Jimin drags me to the living room where he puts on a movie I'm not even aware of because I'm thinking about Hobi. Maybe I should change my flight and give him some space.  I'm sure Bridget will be glad I'm home. She says they've been getting many new client requests for the new facility, and it hasn't even opened. I'll call tomorrow I guess and see if I can make a change. I think I've overstayed my welcome.

When the movie has finished, I tell Jimin that I'm tired. He tries to convince me to stay for another movie, but I'm not feeling it. I tell him maybe tomorrow and I head off to bed. I get to the bedroom, and grab pajamas from my suitcase. I wash up, brush my teeth, and change. Climbing into the bed alone, I see the Kumamon plushie and grab it. I cuddle into it and close my eyes, cursing Jacob for ruining everything good in my life, even now. I can smell Jungkook on the plush and I smile. He really does smell wonderful. Before I know it, I'm asleep.

Hoseok's POV

I finally have everything ready, and go to find Catherine. Entering the bedroom I see her cuddling the plush sleeping soundly. Feeling a little guilty for having to wake her, I make my way to the bed. I call her name softly and caress her hair. She stirs a little, but then seems to dig her face further into the plush... I chuckle at her cuteness and call her again.

She finally opens her eyes and looks around. I can tell she's confused, but I don't let her wait.

"I get you gift."

"A gift? Why?"

"For date"

"What date?"

I don't answer, but hand her the box. She sits up looking like a cute girl on Christmas morning. Her eyes go back and forth from me to the box... She yawns, rubs her eyes, and stretches making me giggle. She's so cute!

She takes the box onto her lap, and being careful, undoes the bow. I'm nervous to see if she'll like what I chose, but as she opens the box, she grins.

"WOW! This is so nice... I love it!"

"Sister be happy to hear..."

"Sister?"

"Yes. She make clothes. I ask for this."

"Well, thank her. And thank you!"

"You get dress now so we go..."

"Now? It's so late... What is even open?"

"It surprise... Come..."

I get up from the bed and put out my hand for her to get up. She does as I request and goes to the bathroom to change. When she comes out, I take her hand and lead her out of the room. In the living room, Namjoon is smiling and tells us to have fun. I don't give her time to talk, just drag her along.

We get in the van, and she looks overwhelmed. I don't want her to be worrying, so I take her hand and rub circles with my thumb. She asks where we're going, but I just smile at her and kiss her hand. I can't wait to see her face when we get to the tower.

Catherine's POV

I am so surprised about this "date" that Hobi planned. We're in the van and I'm just looking out the window at the beauty of Seoul at night. The dress that Hobi's sister made is amazing and girly, which I love. I've never had anyone do anything like this before, and I feel so special.

I feel the van starting to slow and I look out to see a beautiful tower. We stop and Hobi helps me out. I am breathless looking at the gorgeous site in front of me.

Before we walk towards it he brings a box out of his jacket. Handing it to me, I don't know what to say. "Locked in Love" is emblazoned on the top. I open the box to see a beautiful lock and key set. I'm a little confused, but it clearly means something that he'll explain. So I just smile at him.

I take the lock from the box and tears prick my eyes.

Hobi takes me into his arms and whispers to follow him. He holds my hand while I'm a sniffling mess with how touched I am. After a short walk, we come to a walkway that is leading to the tower, lined with thousands of locks. I suddenly understand and a tear slips down my face. I thought he was tired of me... I was going to leave early... And he was planning this beautiful night. I'm dumb... So dumb...

"I thought you were tired of me... Tired of waiting for me... I really thought we were over... "

"Noooo... I planning... I sorry... Don't cry..."

We walked together and found a spot for our lock. Attaching it together I felt the love he has for me. We took a selfie with our now 'locked' lock, and he gave me a sweet and passionate kiss.

We pulled apart, and he took my hand again and started walking towards the tower. We stopped at the key depository and dropped the keys in so the lock could not be undone. Then he kept going. I didn't question, since he's clearly got a plan.

We boarded an elevator and I finally spoke.

"Where now? Isn't the tower closed?"

"We eat. I got... Umm... Help"

"Ok... You're full of surprises tonight... Thank you."

"I love you!"

"I feel that. I am so happy right now."

Why didn't I tell him I love him too? I am so overwhelmed right now, and suddenly I'm feeling "blocked". I care so much for him... What we've just done with the lock makes me happy... but in a way I am suddenly feeling trapped. What is happening to me? Am I just scared?

I was lost in my own thoughts and didn't realize the elevator had stopped. He leads me out into a deserted restaurant. It's beautiful and the view is insane. We come to a couples table, and we take a seat.

A waiter comes and starts placing champagne, water glasses, and food down. I'm in awe. Clearly he has some influential friends.

We spend the next hour eating and talking. I feel so touched that he went to all this trouble for me. I ask how he did it, and he just keeps saying a secret friend. I laugh at him because he's so adorable protecting his conspirator.

The chef comes to our table and we thank him for staying to cook for us. He seemed genuinely happy to do it. He and Hobi talked for a few minutes, and then Hobi took some pictures with him and his waiter. He wrote autographs for them and their families. Hobi was happy and blushing at whatever they were saying. It was cute.

We left there and headed home. I felt so warm and happy in the moment. Hobi puts an arm around me and pulls me closer to him. I feel so safe with him. I feel my eyes droop and I fight to stay awake. He whispers an 'I love you' and I smile and fall asleep.

Hoseok's POV

Everything was perfect. I am the happiest I've ever been. My girlfriend is gorgeous and amazing. She makes me so content that I can't imagine life without her. I'm sad to think that she'll be leaving in less than a week. I push this thought aside and look at her sleeping face.

When we arrive back at the dorm, I undo her seatbelt and lift her up. She's put a little weight on, but she's still so thin. She wraps her legs and arms around me in her sleep like a koala. I can't help but grin at her action. When we get to the room, I try to wake her to change, but she's out cold. I undo the dress, and help her out of it. Holding her up against me, I grab a t-shirt I think may be Jungkook's, and put it on her. Hopefully he won't mind.

I brush my teeth, and change myself and go to the bed where she's sleeping. I climb in next to her, and pull her close. I love the feeling of her in my arms. She is everything...

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