Mine and Jay's date was really special and nice if I have to be honest.

We watched a really good movie together, in peace and no interruptions in the Cinema. And after leaving it to go somewhere else, we settled on going to a really popular art museum I wanted to go to for a while now and get some inspiration and motivation for my artworks.

The tickets were oddly expensive, but what's surprising is how he didn't care about paying, and didn't even look budged by the rate. 

See, I already knew he is a male who is wealthy and can afford things I can't even touch, but what surprised me is that he didn't seem to care about how much money he had and was caring about smaller stuff more. A really simple gesture which clarifies how down to earth an individual is. 

In the museum, he was walking beside me as our arms brushed once in a while. 

Dare I say it wasn't flattering. 

His simple acts were just enough to give me a few butterflies in my stomach. Whether that be making sure no one bumps into me, and now making me walk on the safer side of the parking lot.

"Shouldn't we eat something before going back home? It isn't too late either." He offers, looking at me, asking for an answer. 

I think about it for a while. I was starting to get a little hungry now, it wouldn't hurt to get a small meal on a fine Friday evening with a fine man. "Sure." 

"There is a really nice restaurant nearby. Should we just walk or drive there?" 

"If it's within walking distance, I would prefer walking. My legs are all sore from sitting." I answer, as he smiles at me before motioning with his hand for me to walk first. 

Now it's either my experience with men is really dark, or my standards are really low that I got butterflies just now. 

Probably both of the possibilities. The last time I had a nice time with a guy was with my own father, Jake and Sunghoon. Except for those interactions, I don't really think any man was this sweet and gentle. 

My exes were quite some people I would rather never talk about and let it all die down and never have to open up to someone about them. 

All my life, I was in a relationship with three men, and all three of them were heartless pieces of shit. Never cared about my feelings, my love for them, the scars they were giving me; both mentally and physically. 

"Iseul," Jay mumbles lightly and slightly holds my shoulder, bringing me to his left side as we walk out the parking lot. Realizing what he just did, I couldn't help but feel a twist in my stomach. I am so thankful he doesn't know how this simple act is making me feel. 

It was late evening. The sun was setting down leaving an orange-ish tint in the sky, with soft wind making our souls shiver here and there. White and light clouds were making their way to the sky which made the atmosphere slightly cozier and calmer. 

It really wasn't that cold, but just enough for a person without coverage to get a few sneezes and shivers. 

"Are you okay?" Jay asks me, his voice laced with a tiny bit of concern. 

"Yeah, it's just I am a dumbass." I answer him, continuing to walk with my arms around my body to protect myself from the cold weather. 

"Cold?" 

"Apparently."

I hear him let out a small chuckle, as I look up at him, just to find him taking off his black leather jacket off his body, before he holds it in his hands and carefully puts it around my shoulders. 

For a second, I could swear it felt as if there was a whole zoo in my stomach, but after actually realizing what just actually happened, I felt my cheeks heat up again and the zoo in my stomach making its effect stronger.

I could swear this was the sweetest and most biggest act someone has done for me, that too while acting nothing just happened. 

"Jay? Wouldn't you feel cold?" I answer, quickening up my pace and keeping up with him again.

"Nah, I am fine. Cover yourself with it." He answers, his hands in his black jeans' pockets while the white T-Shirt which was tucked in, hugging his torso perfectly as wind blows.  

I didn't know what else to say. Despite feeling bad for making him feel cold just because I got a few chills down my body, I just couldn't make up the words as to what to say. He said it was alright, but of course he wouldn't say that "Yes, I indeed am very cold but you look worse so just keep it." That isn't something he would say. Especially on a first date. 

I want to give the jacket back to him, but I certainly don't want to appear as annoying to him, but I also don't want to have him cold because of me but—

"We are here." 

His voice brought me out of my overthinking, as I lostly first look at him, then to his finger that was pointing at the beautifully lit restaurant in front of us. 

"Come on." 

Ever so gently, he holds my index finger, only the tips of his fingers coming in contact with mine, as we walk into the restaurant together. 

Cute. And flattering. 

It wasn't too rushed, or too packed either. Just the perfect amount of people someone would like. There was a small family sitting by one of the windows at the end, as I saw a small child sipping on his drink. I smile looking at the cute individual, as he locks eyes with me and shyly smiles back, swinging his small legs while his hands gripped onto the cup. 

Jay mutters a small "Come on." before he points to one of the seats by the window too by his head and leads me there. 

I smiled at him before I took a seat, one smile received by him as well as he took the one in front of me. 

"Excuse me." He calls for the waiter passing by, as the male came to our table and smiled at the both of us. 

"Good evening, Sir and Ma'am. What can I get you both?" The male asks in a surprisingly deep voice, a faint smile still on his face. 

"What is the best dish here?" Jay asks. 

"There are many things you could get, but exactly the best served would be Steak." 

"How much?" 

"It varies. Starts from 40,000 won. But I would recommend you both get the 50,000 one since it's better in quality and also in quantity." The freckled waiter seemed surprised at his own wordplay, as his eyes slightly widened as soon as the words left his mouth.

"That would be it." 

"I will get it to you shortly." He smiles once again and bows, followed after by the both of us after walking away to the room that displayed 'KITCHEN'. 

"Wouldn't that be too expensive?" I say as soon as the waiter left, still eyeing the door. I looked at him, my eyes squinted a bit. 

"It's alright. You don't go on dates with a beautiful woman all the time." 

His comment makes me blush and a loss of words, as I just decide not to say anything to prevent myself from stuttering and embarrassing myself on my first date with him. 

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"I am home." I say lightly, taking off my sandals by the shoe rack before I stepped on the light brown wooden floorboard.

The bright lightes weren't as bright currently; they were lit dimly and the only sound in the whole house came from the television, as I already got a hint that Eunjoo is sitting there.

I walk to the living room, as I spot the female sitting on the floor, back resting against the couch as her eyes were fixed on the screen in front of her. As much as she looked focused on the show playing, she rather looked as if she weren't paying any attention to it.

"Eunjoo?" I call out, setting my bag on the gray couch placed under the medium-sized window which was currently covered with the curtains.

She sighs, taking a sip from her can of coke before she turned her head to me. "Iseul," She takes another sip of the carbonated drink, "I am leaving on Monday."

[AUTHOR'S NOTE]

finally updated i didnt really think i would do it anytime soon 😭

ALSO

i want a ferret AND a dog now.

thanks for reading, i love you!