Jungkook woke up to the sound of the familiar laughter and had basically doubled his speed in cleaning himself up. Once in the kitchen, he was greeted by the two women he adores most – the most heart-warming sight he's ever seen.

Lisa is ready in her very first hanbok – the one his mom made for her - helping to chop some vegetables for japchae, while his mom stirs the noodle as she rambles something about her foot being tired of sitting too long - he can't be sure what's the topic of conversation here!

"Ahh you're finally up! Are you all packed?" His mom asked.

Jungkook ruffles his hair when he caught a smirk on Lisa's face, giving a shy smile while he's at it. 

"Yeah..."

"Are you sure? Did you pack your toiletries? Toothbrush?"

"Mom, of course I packed. I'm not a kid –" This is too embarrassing!

"You always forgot to pack them –"

"We're only going for one night, I don't need to pack so many things –"

"We're visiting your aunt Jin-Joo tomorrow. If it gets late we might stay there for one night so make sure you have extra clothes –"

Jungkook can't help his frown. "But...but she's all the way in Gimhae! It'll be a long drive,"

His mom stares at him impassively, clearly not understanding what Jungkook is implying. It's not that he didn't want to visit...it's just that...he's not comfortable leaving Lisa here alone for 2 days. It's only been a month since her aunt had gone back to Thailand.

Yes, she stays in the house by herself but she was never alone. She'd always hung out here with his family or Jungkook would hang out at her place – aside from when it's night time, of course. He's worried that she'll feel a bit emotional if he's not here for too long. But it's New Year...and Jungkook's family always travel for visits on New Year. There's really no choice in this matter. 

He saunters over to Lisa, leaning over slightly and whispered a quick 'morning, baby' to which she responded with a warm smile. God, Jungkook wanted to kiss her puffy cheeks so bad if it weren't for his mom being there!

"Lisa-ya...make sure you don't mix these two until you're ready to eat them. Otherwise it'll go bad. Re-heat them first –"

"Ahjumma...don't worry! You really don't have to make all these dishes, I can cook myself –" Lisa whined cutely as Jungkook stole a bite-sized carrot and pops it in his mouth.

"Aish...you should just come with us, then I won't worry!"

"Yeah you should! Go pack, there's still time –" Jungkook stopped when Lisa turned to him with a deadpan look. After a second, she softens her gaze back to his mom.

"I'm okay, I really am! It's a family thing, I don't wanna intrude –"

"You're family –" She shot him another. Jungkook wanted to laugh but held it in. It's true! His mom had pretty much treated Lisa like her own daughter – hell, she's more worried about the girl than she does with him!

"They will see you one day regardless, why not start now?" God, his mom is so blunt and Jungkook loves her for it!

It's a good thing that the elder has her back on the two, otherwise she'd be able to see Jungkook snaking an arm across Lisa's tiny waist and earning a smack flat on his stomach. He would definitely get another smack from his mom if she does!

"Yahh why are you still here?! Stop bothering her and go change, we're paying respect soon!" His mom shouts and Lisa giggled as Jungkook pouts before heading back up to his room.

...

Never had Jungkook been so quick at unloading the car and washing up, eager to see her face! Indeed, they had to stay in Gimhae for another night and stopped by a couple more of their relatives' houses before driving back home. It's already past 11 now and there are no signs of lights from inside her house.

God, he missed her so much! They talked on the phone a couple of times in the past 3 days, but it's still not enough for him. It's not the first time that they'd been apart like this, but it's the first since they were together. He worried so much if she's alright back home alone, and although she kept saying she's fine, he's still anxious.

'Are you asleep already?'

'No...are you home already?' Her voice is small and croaky. She sounds adorable as always.

'Yeah...'

'That's good...all settled? Do you need any help?'

Jungkook paced in front of her front porch, not sure if he could even ask of this. 'I um...you can um...can you open your door?'

There's silence on the phone and Jungkook could hear his own heart beat racing. It could be the adrenaline of sneaking out after his parents had switched off the lights...or it could be that he missed her so much.

'Hello?'

Still nothing. Did he scare her? They both know of the ground rules set by his parents and Lisa had been the most committed one between the two. He wasn't allowed to be in Lisa's house since she started living alone. They would only hang out where it's visible for his parents to see – which is either the porch or the backyard. On top of that, he's not allowed to go to her house after 7pm. She can come to his house anytime since his mom is always home.

Jungkook almost gave up and walk back next door when he heard the click of the door. He turned and found her standing awkwardly behind it.

"What's wrong? Are you okay?" Even with a loose shirt and messy hair, she looks beautiful. Jungkook smiled at the sight and can't help his feet from going close to her, pulling her in his arms.

"I'm okay. I just miss you so much," He breathes in her scent. She smells sweet and calming...like amber and happiness.

"Aish...your mom will shout if she knows you're here," She tries to push him back but he held his grip tighter.

"I don't mind...I just wanna hold you like this. Don't you miss me?" He playfully sulks and he felt her arms slowly circling around his back.

"Of course I do,"

There's a sound of a car coming and she pulls him inside out of panic that he almost tripped. Jungkook sighed in relief as the flash of light passed by casually.

"You should go. What if the neighbor sees –"

He shuts her up with a kiss. Even in the dark,he could feel her closing her eyes, resigned at the feel of his touch at theback of her neck. 

"I don't wanna go back...I wanna stay here with you. I feel like I haven't seen you for ages,"

"Don't be dramatic – it's only three days," Can her playful whisper sound any hotter?!

He kisses her again. "Three very long days. I miss you all the time," 

Her skin from her cheeks and down to the base of her neck feels hot and soft, tempting his itchy fingers to roam further. He thought he heard a small whimper as he kisses her more just to prove a point.

"If you stay...we both know what's gonna happen," She said as they catch their breath, those big eyes staring steadily up to him underneath her long lashes. Damn...she's so hot!

Her fingers are in his hair, playing it in curls between the warmth and making Jungkook heady with her teasing touch. The small smirk on her plump lips holds an unspoken challenge, and he wants nothing more than to rise above it. 

She's right...they had both been obliviously teasing each other, sparkling the desires of every touch and suppressing whatever shivering in their guts. If he stays...there's no way he could stop himself.

Still...staring into the depths of her eyes, Jungkook realize that he didn't want to stop himself. He has her...and he wants all of her, that is for sure. But what about her? He kisses her again, softer this time.

"Tell me if you don't want me to stay," He whispered as his fingers caress her soft cheek. He could feel her shuddering under his touch as she leans in, and his breath hitched when she smiled.

...

She's as beautiful as the full moon in a starry night sky and the first bloom of lilies in the summer. Jungkook can't help but stare in awe as his marks slowly make their appearance on her silky, honey-like skin. It's going to be dawn soon, and he needs to leave before his parents wake up – but he can't seem to move.

The night was surreal. He was so naïve to think that there's no way he couldn't love her even more than he already has, but what happened changed those thoughts in a flash. He thought he knew – memorized even – of how she looked like...but as she stretched out with her entire being in front of him with nothing on last night...my God...

His heart is now overwhelmed with a new height of contentment. She was breathtakingly sexy...a thousand more than how he imagined her to be. Jungkook can't believe his luck upon meeting her, being close to her and being able to feel her love for him. What has he done in his previous life to deserve this? Whatever it is, it must be something incredible!

He just hopes she wakes up feeling the same as him. Lisa shakes a little when he kisses her bare shoulder. He pulls up the duvet and neatly covers her.

"I love you...so much. Please still love me tomorrow," 

He plants another on her forehead and stares at her feature to lock in his memory. He will definitely be smiling for a long time - recalling the awkward fumbles and tumbles in between their passionate and playful kisses from the door to her bedroom!

...

The shutters and curtains are closed, just as how he remembers it. There are no signs of life inside, just the memories of her...and him...on the porch, talking and laughing together. Her from inside the living room window, waving aggressively at him as she always did. He could hear their laughter as she chased him from the backyard to the front of his house. It was livelier then...so different than his life now.

I'm sorry...I'm sorry I forgot all my promises to you. I'm sorry I left you. Where are you?

"Jungoo?"

He sighed at the old voice. What can he answer to his mom now?