3 months later

".....missing you," 

Desiree tapped the closing caption to her picture message into the phone pressing 'send'.

She placed the device down on the steel counter and leaned onto it, palms flat against the cool surface. The girl rolled her neck sharply from side to side in an attempt to get the kinks out. 

Another late night at the restaurant. 

She'd just completed another practice dish for her portfolio. 

Desiree took another deep breath before studying the plate in front of her again. She wondered to herself if it was good enough to submit?

The presentation was, okay. 

She searched around the counter for a nearby spoon. 

Deserts were never really her strong suit but she made this one with a special someone in mind:

A unique creation encompassing a flavour profile that was quaint essentially, him.

She flipped the spindly silver handle of the spoon over a few times in her right hand, contemplating her work. 

Was it too much? Could she have used less strawberry coulis around the outer edges?

Desiree let out a long sigh.

"Only one way to find out," she muttered before angling the sharp edge of the spoon and cutting into the smooth custard. 

"Mmm!" Des exclaimed as a vivid, almost invigorating flavour flooded her senses. The ginger and citron tea lent a wonderfully tart sweetness, followed by a biting, zesty taste that felt tingly in her mouth long after savouring the first bite.

If only he were....

"Here!" the girl gasped out loud as two strong arms closed around the smallest part of her waist. Pulling the white jacket of her uniform tight across her chest as he hugged her firmly from behind.

"....I missed you too." A slow, familiar gruff whispered in her ear making Desiree tingle even more all over. This time, is wasn't because of a generous pinch of added citron zest.

She closed her eyes enjoying the tickle of his breath on her neck and the rumble of his deep chuckles through to her back from his chest.

"You're here..." she sighed wistfully letting her head fall back onto his shoulder. 

They stood there swaying in the silence of the kitchen.

Desiree always savoured Taehyung's embrace. 

It didn't come so often but whenever she was blessed to be wrapped up in his loving arms, the only words to describe what she felt would be- 'heaven on earth'.

Taehyung spun her around, shaking the girl from her day-dream. His handsome face smiling, eyes and all. 

"I had to come because I have a surprise for you!" Taehyung could hardly contain his excitement and Desiree smiled feeling amused by the look on his face. 

He suddenly grabbed the spoon laying idle on the counter and took a swift bite of the desert. 

Desiree had almost forgotten about that..

Heat flooded her face in anticipation of what he would think.

With full cheeks and eyes bulging in wonder, Taehyung turned to Des.

"Mmmmmm!" He mumbled, unable to speak before  cramming the rest of the tiny desert into his mouth.

"Tae!" She slapped his arm playfully. "You weren't meant to eat it all up in one bite like that!"

"Well how could I not?" He asked. Desiree watched fondly as his bushy dark eyebrows creased in question and she realised that he was dead serious. "Its fucking delicious, babe! I....I recognise those flavours..."

"Citron tea...strawberries..." Desiree answered quietly. "Its inspired by that story you told me about your grandmother.."

The young girl bowed her head slightly, rubbing her elbow. She rocked shyly back and forth on the balls of her feet, hoping that she hadn't over-stepped. 

It was a month since Taehyung had opened up to her about his family. 

He told her about his Mom and Grandmother who he described, were the most dear to him. They had both passed away but he wouldn't say how and she didn't push for an answer. 

It was enough that he'd shared this much with her. But when she asked about his dad, their meeting came to an abrupt end and he asked her to go home. 

She didn't hear from him for days after that but when he did finally show up again, he apologised and Desiree promised herself that she would never broach the topic again. 

Taehyung bit his lip, smiling. 

"You are...." He said lowly while reaching out a hand to brush her lips with his thumb. "You're really something...do you know that?" His smile widened and Desiree felt the ever familiar, warm bloom of endearment erupt in her chest.

He lifted her blushing face to his and their lips met in a lingering kiss.

"Now, lets go...I'm taking you on a special date!"

She held onto his hand as he practically tore her out of the kitchen. Her small steps scurrying behind him, desperate to keep up with his long strides.

"W-wait Tae! I need to close up!" She pleaded when they were nearly at his car. 

"Fine," He grunted impatiently. "But be quick!" He pecked her sharply on the mouth before releasing her back inside.

Moments later, the fresh faced young lady emerged from the restaurant. She wore a grey satchel slung across her body which must have been carrying her chef's uniform because Taehyung's wide eyes glistened in approval at the short, black mini dress that wrapped alluringly around her supple curves and skimmed enticingly over Desiree's honeyed thighs.

He stared pointedly at the road as he drove to their destination. The slightest peek sideways was way too distracting, too.... tantalising. 

"Tae, why won't you look at me?" Des asked, concern etched in her voice.

He reached over to rub her thigh. It felt smooth and soft under his touch. Taehyung gulped trying his best to retain self-control. 

Tonight wasn't about sex and he didn't want to ruin it by being a horny bastard!

"I'm just focussing on the road, princess. You know how much I hate driving in the dark of night?"

"Oh, yeah..." She answered weakly.

Taehyung hated the situation they were in: one that made the girl he cared for more than anything in the world, always feel so insecure. 

It wasn't her fault. How she reacted was only natural. He still hadn't formally parted ways with Nathalie nor could he. Not until his plan for Suleman was complete. 

He admired her patience, her willingness to stick by him and believe in him even though he didn't deserve it.

He gently squeezed her warm leg and dared to glance over at her for a quick second.

"Everything's perfect." Taehyung assured her and Desiree gave him a timid smile. She closed her small hand over his, separating his fingers and intertwining hers with his. 

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Desiree removed her tennis shoes, and pressed her toes into the sand. She was surprised and comforted by how warm and fluffy it still felt hours after the sun had gone down. 

Taehyung took her by the hand as they wandered further down the beach.

"We always come to the beach at night..."

"What, you don't like to?"

"No, its just...we always do that." Desiree didn't know why she was saying this to Taehyung out loud. She knew they couldn't just go bowling, to a theme park or out in public to eat like other couples. They went to the movies sometimes but it was always the last showing of the night that nobody else went to and so the theatre was always empty. She knew why and she understood. 

Desiree dropped her head slightly, fearing that she had made Taehyung uncomfortable by bringing it up. 

What was she thinking?

He was quiet.

"I'm sorry." She said. 

They walked on in silence until Desiree spotted a glowing light in the distance. She tugged on his arm in surprise. 

"Don't worry," Taehyung spoke up, "Tonight will be different. You'll see.."

As they neared the light source, Des could see that it was from the glow of a lamp inside a tent. 

Not like the one he set up on that night many months ago. No. This one was a bit smaller and instead of hidden in the brush, it was placed in the centre of the beach almost nearing the water's edge.

"Tae..."

"Go on..." He held the flap open for her to crawl inside.

Desiree glanced his way and he kissed her temple, brushing her hair behind her ear. 

"You just wait....it should start anytime time now..." He said, examining the fancy waterproof watch on his wrist.

He scooped Desiree into his arms and she pulled down the hem of her skirt as she snuggled into his shoulder.

Taehyung saw her struggle with the riding hem of her skirt and instantly felt a pull of desire in his trousers.

No.

Taehyung cleared his throat loudly and to his relief, a bright flash sparked, shooting across the diamond sky. Its gems glinting and dancing around the backdrop of their dark, velvety playground. 

Desiree gasped, gripping onto his shirt.

"A shooting star! Quick Tae, make a wish!"

"Des, keep watching!" Taehyung laughed, delighted by her reaction.

More and more sparks of white light streaked across the night sky and Desiree 'oohed and aahhed' not tearing her eyes away from the intriguing display.

She clutched him tightly, her fingers digging excitedly into his sides but he didn't mind. Taehyung smiled down at the beautiful girl next to him. She outshone the wonder of the space above. 

Desiree turned to him anxiously.

"Do you know how long the meteor shower lasts, Tae? I want to make a wish before its over!"

"Lets make one now!" He decided and they both held each other tightly, with shut eyes and silently murmuring lips. They finally opened their eyes again and looked at each other long and hard. 

"I feel as though you'll disappear if I take my eyes off of you.." the girl whispered.

Taehyung felt his heart race.

"I'm not going anywhere, babygirl."

Then he kissed her.

Before he could let himself get carried away, Taehyung reached into his pocket and asked Des to turn around.

Her hand flew to her chest to close around the clover-shaped pendant as he fastened it at the back of her neck. 

Placing a soft, slow kiss right where the necklace lay, Taehyung whispered hoarsely, "I think that this belongs to you."

"Oh, Taehyung! I'm so sorry for that night....I"

"Its okay," he cradled her delicate frame in his arms, "I deserved that and I'm the one who's sorry, Des. I really am."

"I forgive you.." the girl murmured sweetly against his lips. Taehyung felt his breath catch.

He held her wrist, guiding her hand away when she attempted to reach around his neck and pull him down on top of her.

"Des, we don't have to do anything. I don't want you to feel like we always have to...you know." his voice cracked awkwardly. "I'm happy just to be here with you, like this." 

Taehyung gave her a small kiss on the lips but it didn't do much to douse the fiery yearning that has already ignited inside the pit of the young girl's belly.

"I want you now." She whined into his neck as she straddled him. 

Her hair was loose. She's released it with one fast motion from the high ponytail she was wearing before. It fell past the level of her shoulders, hanging forward hiding her face, except for her eyes, which she was holding shut tight. 

Her lips parted, open slightly so that breathy moans of pleasure could escape as Taehyung gave in to the lustful desires he tried his best to keep at bay all evening. Her keen hands swiftly removed his shirt.

"I need you so bad, Tae!" She whimpered helplessly as Taehyung left hot, wet trails along her breasts and collarbone, "I don't think I can wait.."

He pulled her top down to take a puffy nipple into his mouth, sucking it tenderly between his lips.

Desiree threw her head back loving it, feeling the heat and letting the flames devour her.

Her fingers traversed every part of his body but she was being careful about his cock. Leaving it alone so far, her enthusiasm building to the point that she was shaking upon seeing the distinctively large bulge in Taehyung's pants. 

She pushed him down onto his back, crawling on top of him instead. Desiree smirked teasingly. On his back meant fun for him and Taehyung laid back, letting Desiree take her time.

He had to push his anxiety away. He had no intention of having sex with her on the beach that night. And a tent out in the open with a light inside would make their shadows and what they were doing inside visible to any unlikely passerby who might see. 

He stretched his hand over, quickly turning the light off.

"Ahhhh!" Taehyung grunted, his breathing turning harsh and Desiree hummed in delight as she smoothly slid her tongue from the base of his shaft all the way to the tip, taking her sweet time.

A drop of pre-cum leaked onto her waiting tongue and she flicked it slowly over the juicy tip, enjoying the salty taste in her mouth. 

Taehyung's eyes rolled back, gripping the floor of the tent. His limited vision in the darkness of their hideaway, making the experience even that more erotic. 

He felt her hardened nipples brush seductively against his thighs as she lowered her mouth to him again, this time taking him all the way in. His felt his cock touch the back of her hot throat and tangled his fingers in her hair, gargling softly as he fought the temptation to moan out loud.

"Fuck, Des!" Taehyung rasps out, his hips jerking upwards uncontrollably. He feels a bit bad hearing the girl choke and splutter slightly as he begins to fuck her throat. He didn't want to treat her like that but oh God, it felt so good!

The steady breaths she takes around him as he moved her head up and down to the rhythm of his strokes and the satisfied mewls that she gives off while pleasuring him so well tell him otherwise. 

She was enjoying it.

Desiree could feel Taehyung's member twitch inside her mouth and she pulled off quickly getting up off her stomach.

Taehyung gasps at the loss. A long groan of disappointment pulls from the back of his throat before he's able to suppress it.

She wouldn't allow him to cum yet.

"I want you to fuck me" She needed him to be inside of her so bad she thought she was going to die.

Taehyung wondered what had happened to the sweet, submissive Des but he was liking this side of her too. The arousal pooled even higher between his legs. he was afraid that he might explode. His cock was painful at this point and throbbing.

"Get over here." He pulled her up on top of him. Desiree's wild hair fell across his eyes. 

"Kiss me," he commanded and she obliged. Their lips colliding in an overwhelming sweetness that had nothing to do with taste.

Taehyung moaned desperately into her mouth. He anguished to be inside her.

She lightly bit his shoulder as he entered her. Lowering herself more, Desiree brushed her breasts across his face. 

Taehyung wanted to take one of her breasts into his mouth. He was frantic. He suckled her warm flesh, rolling the gelatinous nubs over with his tongue. Desiree hissed wanting more and doing her best to get as much of one of her breasts into his mouth as she could. 

He drove himself harder into her and Des whined with pleasure.

"This feels so good!" Desiree felt she might climax right away.

Taehyung kept on, driving himself in and out faster and faster, then slowing- teasing, nearly pulling himself all the way out. And every time he did, he would feel her pulse and tighten around him, dripping and groaning in protest for him to speed up again. 

He pushed her knees up higher and Desiree cried out blissfully. He was almost there and so was she.

And then the knot at the root of his cock dissolved in fire, melting. Taehyung shouted her name as he came. 

Desiree stuck her nails into his chest, whimpering. Taehyung continued thrusting upwards, shivering as he became empty. She was telling him to stop. The girl came way too hard and a numb tingling took over because she couldn't feel her legs anymore so she wanted him to stop moving.

They broke apart, shaking and Taehyung laughed. Then so did she.

They lay like that for a moment, both panting, heaving to catch their breaths. A comforting blanket of satisfaction fell over the girl as she closed her eyes. 

"That was the best sex I've ever had..." Taehyung said, finally.

Desiree rolled over amused, "Really?"

"Yes, princess. I should make you miss me more often." He ruffled her hair and she snuggled her face into the sticky, sweaty warmth of his chest not caring. 

Happiness flooded her system.

Then Taehyung's phone rang.

He ignored it at first but it just wouldn't stop ringing.

"You should get that.." Desiree suggested. 

"I'll just...hold on a sec." He raised her gently off of him and search around for his pants, pulling the phone from inside the pocket. 

Des didn't bother looking at the screen but she could make out the high-pitched voice on the other end that didn't sound too happy.

Taehyung hung up.

"I have to go."

"Okay."

Desiree sat still as Taehyung dashed around the tent, putting his clothes back on. 

"Aren't you coming?" Taehyung asked when he realised that she still hadn't moved yet.

He sounded panicked, annoyed and Desiree wondered why every happy moment that they shared could never last?

He always had to leave, had to go.... off to some other obligation that he never bothered to explain and she never dared to ask.

Desiree hoped with all her heart that Taehyung really was telling the truth. 

That her wish on the star would come true and all the highs he promised they would enjoy in their future together would make up for all the frequent and disappointing lows of today.

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