He chuckled, watching her throw another bitter look towards the little boy who had outrun her by half the time on the Daytona machine in altogether, 5 races. Cute little pout and all, he kind of feel bad for suggesting her to try it. 

He did, however, pointed to a different race car machine instead of the one beside any kids. He thought it's already a universal rule that you shouldn't try to have fun around kids in an arcade - especially ones that came alone, looking like a determined boss of the place!

"He must've played this many times before," She mumbled, still sulking over her loss.

He had, Jungkook thought. Not just this particular boy - any boys in here who's had tokens lining up on a machine had been practicing! And that's why he wasn't the one sitting in that hot car seat. He knew exactly what games he can brag a win or two, and this wasn't it. 

"We have four tokens left. You wanna try the claw machine again?" He asked, hoping that one: it will take her mind off the defeats, and two: maybe he'd get to see her final frustration and the reaction. She had been fairly patient and adorable so far, but he can't imagine the pent up anger she's been keeping in for losing 12 out of 15 machines!

"I need a win. The claw machine hates me," Her hand feels comfortable in his and he felt her body close as she sighed and rested her head on his shoulder. His heart leaps at the fact that the shyness is slowly dissipating. 

"Air hockey. You and me, let's go,"

"You're just gonna beat me again,"

"That was pure luck," Lie. "I'm hungry so I know my luck is running out," Lie again but come on - look at her pout! 

She pulled back and squinted her eyes. "You're gonna let me win,"

"Highly likely...but you should know that it's very rare that I'd let anyone win,"

"A true gentleman words...how can I resist?" She gave a squeamish smile and his heart melts. Again.

...

"Bad habits?" She asked when it's her turn for a question. 

It's getting really hard to control her grin since they'd left the arcade. Even as they're now at a packed restaurant and waiting for their food, her mind is still over the moon on that last air hockey game. Technically, he won but on their last puck, he cleared the way for her to take the shot and she did. 

Lisa was too happy that she finally got her aim right and she celebrated it with the first thing her subconscious wanted to do - which is to have her celebratory run towards Jungkook and jump up to him. She did, for a split second, thought that she might get them both falling on their butts, but he managed to catch and hold her in place. Standing strong, it took only half a second of staring into his eyes to make the world disappear again. It was too short for such an adrenaline-rushing kiss, but she wouldn't have it any other way!

"Honestly?"

"No, lie to me,"

He sighed a laugh. "I have a tendency to blast music at a near painful level of volume whenever I want to. Don't care who is around me...or if the neighbors might complain. I'd just shut the world up and act like I didn't just make anyone deaf a second after,"

"Is that why you opened the club? So you won't have to do it at home?"

"It was a passion for beats. And I knew the market's not big enough for it. You make music that sells, not the artistry behind it. I guess what I wanted is a place where I can pull out a record and play it anytime I want, and no one was able to stop me,"

"But it's still, ultimately, a club," That's probably the only big thing that's stopping Lisa from fully trusting the guy. Well, generally she already have major trust issues but half on that list is already wiped away by the charmer without her even realizing it. Still, she can't help feeling that no one could ever be this perfect.

"My parents had the same thoughts when I told them that I wanted to open a night club. I think they had all these imaginations that their son will end up with heavy partying...drugs and alcohol - dramas with authorities or the mob. But it's actually much more basic and boring than you think," He paused to let the waiter place their food on the table.

"We have routined checks with authorities once every two weeks. Each one of my staff are tested, also once every two weeks. I paid auditors to come in every month to check on the stocks and account balance. Bags are to be checked upon entry so no drugs or anything resembling a weapon are allowed. The most drama that happened so far are just petty drunk fights or missing items. Someone passes out? We make the call. No one comes? We call the cops or an ambulance. That never happened but my point is, we have a standard operating procedure in place,"

"But has no one tried to...you know, get under the table for any dodgy business with you?" Blame it on all the movies and things she heard from back home. Night clubs and bars were known to be owned by some industrial and powerful tycoons. A whole street or town could be controlled by a single man - along with the people in it, and that's a scary thought.

"A few came earlier when it first opened...asking for 'protection money'. My cousin is with the police so I paid him instead,"

"You bribed your cousin??" The shock came in forced whispers.

Jungkook stopped cutting the meat on his plate and smirked. "Yes, Lisa. I bribed my cousin with free boozes once or twice a week for him and his team, just so I'd have cops around in my club to scare away the gangs," The unbothered laugh made him look like a badass even. "It's not the only thing I plan on doing for the rest of my life you know...it's just the first one,"  

Okay, he looks kinda... "Hot!" She pouts teasingly.

"Don't say that,"

"There seems to be a lot of things I can't do around you, Jungkook," 

"For now...yes, Lisa. Because timing is everything, right?"

Timing... It took a few seconds for her to understand what he meant and when she did, Lisa could feel the warmth rising to her cheeks. 

"What do you miss most about Thailand? Aside from your family," He might have moved on from the topic, but his gaze got her into thinking 'what if I don't care about timing or whatever the hell it meant?' for longer than she probably should. 

"Not much," She tried answering nonchalantly. There's actually a lot of things she missed about it...but those are the past... "Memories," She said, not realizing that her eyes had fallen into the nothingness on the table. 

"Of your ex?"

"Vaguely. More of just myself. Who I used to be...or at least, who I thought I would be. I didn't get a lot of chances to do what I wanted to, and sometimes I missed that feeling in those moments. It's quite unfortunate. My parents...they gave me the privilege of doing whatever I wanna do...I have phases where I wanted to try a lot of things but I ended up choosing wrongly,"

"Like what?"

"You know...silly things like...learning how to use a coffee machine. I used to pass by this cafe after school when I was fourteen. It's quite like a hip place to hang out during that time and I always see people lining up to get the coffee. The waiters were always cheerful and tight-knit...and one day I stopped by, just to try the coffee. I was too young for it but it tasted really good so I thought, maybe I could be a barista and make good coffee when I finish highschool. Stupid, I know - I should be more ambitious -"

"No, it's not," She looks up and finds his smile. "I did that after highschool, in Busan. I worked there for only five months to save some money for Seoul...but it was a good experience. The guy who taught me how to use the coffee machine studied it. I found out there's a certificate and it costs quite a lot of money. It was then when I develop quite a high respect for baristas, to be honest. My head barista at the club has a certificate on mixology. I didn't even know it until he came for the interview,"

She still couldn't figure out if everything that comes out of his mouth is naturally him, or if he just has this inexplicable talent of saying only the right things to make her feel better. Surely, one would need a good amount of experience to be talking so maturely.

"I have a coffee machine at home. We can start a Beginner's class after this...if you'd like," The charming smile never reached his eyes. Lisa may have been in only one relationship before but she'd seen this intention far too many times!

"Oof after this dinner?" He nods and it's her turn to smirk. "And what did you say about timing again?"

"That it's everything," He left his fork and spoon on the plate and leaned forward. "And a beginner's lesson is a great way to start, I think," 

The gaze made her heart flutter crazily and she had to shake her head to come back to Earth. Jeon Jungkook. His house. Alone. "Mmm bad idea. I remember the last time I was there," She laughed nervously.

"What - no self-control?" He teased. "That's sad,"

Yes...amazing mind...damn perfect face and a sensitive heart. Yes, it is sad!

...

Her mobile phone rang and Lisa answered right away after glancing on the caller ID.

"Mommy!!" 

"Oh! Lali, you almost gave me a heart attack! Why are you shouting?" The trembling voice of her mother made her giggle.

"I'm not shouting...just a little loud. Can't I be excited to hear your voice?"

"You're never THIS excited," She could tell that her mother just rolled her eyes. "How's everything there? Are you well?"

"Same as last week..." Or maybe better, but I won't tell her that! 

"Where are you, at work?" 

"Nope, just out with a friend," She looks up when she noticed Jungkook coming out from the restroom. The friend stopped by the cashier counter and Lisa watched his tall, solid stance talking to the attendant with a small smile.

"Where did you say the good hotel was...the one near your place...ahh I tend to forget things these days,"

"Will you forget me too?" Her pretentious sulk is responded with a huff. 

"I might if you don't come back soon!" The remark made her heart beats faster. 

It's not a coincidence anymore that her parents had been including her 'return' in the last few phone calls. Understandably, it is only ideal that their only daughter would one day come back and she knew they thought it would be sooner than this. She would have gone back sooner too if she had found what she was looking for...which is...

What was I looking for? The long-abandoned thought took her by surprise. A peace of mind...a happy heart, a free heart. Enough time to heal every wound - she repeats all these reasons but none had set itself just right. 

"She said she's going to Seoul so I gave her your number,"

She wanted to ask 'who' but Jungkook caught her eyes and held on, dismissing every little worries...demanding all her attention. He tilts his head slightly and she wondered what was his question. With his long-sleeved, black-colored shirt and worn-out jeans, he looks every bit of a person on the screen. 

Picture-perfect nation with eyes only on her...Lisa's mind began drifting towards the idea of maybe, all she ever wanted was to do whatever the fuck she wants without having to think so much. And with the way they're staring at each other from fifteen feet away...just maybe, that beginner's class doesn't sound so bad at all.

...

Jungkook counted to ten again, wondering why the hell would he suggested this so early in their blossoming relationship and if he could somehow change the plan in order to not appear as the 'sad' one. 

They are now in front of his door step and time has long ran out. Unlocking the door, he made an abrupt turn that got her into wincing a small 'omo!', looking so cute that he almost forgot what he was about to say. But he's an honest man - or he'd like to think that he is - and this need to be said. 

"Whatever happens tonight..." And she immediately laughed. What's so funny?

"Sorry. You just look like a scared bunny. Go ahead,"

A...bunny? Hell, I'll be whatever she wants me to be! "Just promise me you won't run again,"

"Depends on what goes down. I'll definitely run if you turn all psycho on me," She said it with such fluidity...with the same determination in her eyes when they left the restaurant. What's with this girl, really? She switches up so fast that it's almost scary!

He led her inside to a more defined setting than two weeks ago. Yes, he re-decorated a little since she ran off that night. Partly because he needed to take his mind off her when she ghosted on him, mostly because he was hoping it would impress her more if she were to ever come by again. Positive thoughts...positive outcomes...

"Wow...you changed the lights," 

He looks up to where she was looking - on the industrial brass and bulbs hanging in the living room. Was that the only thing she noticed? "I had them for samples...for the club. Since I'm not using them, might as well install it here," 

"And the sofa,"

"You noticed," He grinned proudly. 

"That's a huge ass TV you got there,"

"I'm calling movie night next. Prepared just for it,"

Lisa walked further inside. "Are you sure we won't just end up playing..." She bent down a little and picked up a, "Overwatch?"

"Unfortunately, it's a single-player. But if you'd like, I can get another monitor and set up an account for you -" He was already excited but it was cut short with her snort of 'nope!'. Why does that look make me nervous? It's hard to decipher her thoughts when she's studying every single thing in here - okay, calm down, Kook! Where's the charmer - get back the charmer!

"So I take it you've been practicing your skills at the arcade...no wonder you won everything,"

Jungkook just smiled, taking his time staring at her and strategizing all the ways of not messing up the night. It's only their second date. He wasn't planning on taking 'the next step' until at least after their third, not wanting to risk losing her so soon. They say what starts quick ends even quicker. No, he needs to be smart at this.

It was fairly easy out there when she's the one blushing all the time but this Lisa...in her confident eyes and smiles, long legs and standing squared straight in that dress is doing things to him. Without even realizing it, Jungkook is already enjoying the view of her familiarizing herself in his space.

"So...coffee?" She finally said and he cleared his throat before inviting her to the kitchen. 

...

As she attempt for the fourth time, Lisa can't help but giggle a lot. The first two tasted terribly offensive that even Jungkook couldn't swallow them! The third was not as terrible but still sour and bitter. She really must applaud him later for being so patient AND for wasting a good amount of coffee beans.

At this point, she is convinced that she just lacks overall talent in the kitchen! Okay...let's get this right,

"Sift...and pack," He reminds her again.

The former was not a problem but packing it requires her to bend her knees for leverage and pushing on the tamper hard enough until the coffee pushes back. This is where she failed apparently. He said the reason of the 'sour and bitter' was because the water flows unevenly through the coffee, creating unwanted tastes.

"Maybe I need milk," She gave an excuse because it's becoming embarrassing to even try it, only to find that it tastes exactly the same as before. She's floundering, she'll admit it. Her plan was never even a forethought, much less of a plan. So all she could do was wing it.

Jungkook - acting like the professional teacher that he is since they started the 'class' - went to the fridge and took out a carton. Lisa watched as he poured roughly a cup into a pitcher. His sleeves had been rolled up, revealing drawings of tattoos she'd never seen before until just now. Those veins looked like they've done some rough work and it's tempting her to touch. 

"Here," He placed the pitcher in her hand and moved her by slightly holding her waist. Lisa ignored the slight shiver running through her body. 

Positioning the steam wand in place, he held her left hand from behind - almost hugging her, or so she'd like to think! 

"So you just have the wand just below the milk's surface...careful cus it might get loud," I should be careful of the way you whisper right now -

He pulled the lever and her shoulders jumped a little. There's a little splosh but otherwise, it's doing exactly what she had always seen those baristas were doing. His hand is softly on hers, guiding her slowly. She wondered if she had ever done anything this basic yet so intimate before.

"Just until it swirls in circular motion..." Why does he have to sound so sexy?? "It'll absorb the steam and puffs up," Damn it, I'm puffing up - "Look at the thermometer...drop the wand lower until it's hundred and thirty-five degrees. Watch your hands cus it might get too hot,"

Lisa can't help her face from turning to him. Who the fuck cares about making a good cup of coffee when this face, this body, and his honey-like voice keeps seducing for my attention??

"Lisa..." He's still looking at the pitcher, half-smiling.

"Jungkook..." She replied with her own - eyes still fixed on his beautiful face, inches from hers.

Not once in her life of dreaming that she expected learning coffee-making would bring out all her senses. She could feel his heart racing on her back. The sound of the steamer - as loud as it is - is no match for his nervous laughs and breathing. His eyes are trying hard to betray him, she could tell -

"You should stop looking at me like that,"

It makes her even braver. "And what if I don't want to, Jungkook-ssi?" She heard the steamer's sound shuts off and he took the pitcher from her hand. Still, she kept her gaze straight at him. 

She thought she heard a small sigh before he stares back at her. "You're making this really hard for me,"

Lisa fights the urge to laugh at the obvious tease she could potentially say. Instead, she bit her lower lip and muttered, "Told you...you don't know what you signed up -"

Before she could finish, his lips crushed onto hers. 

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*Warning: Mature Content*

Do not read the from here onwards if you're uncomfortable with a bit of erotic scenes.
Here's a summary instead: They *cough* slept together for the first time.

Disclaimer: The reason behind all my mature content is to give a perspective on how crazy the two characters are for each other, and how it connected them more and more - both physically and emotionally. I tried my best to not be so vulgar in my choice of words, as I want to keep their personalities in check as well. Only read if you're an adult (18+ years) and don't mind reading about a little 'sexy time'.

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She makes him breathless...dizzy even to be wanting something so bad, yet so afraid to reach it. He was trying so hard to keep to his words - and the promise he made to himself - but the girl is just too seductive under his hold! Unlike the many times when her eyes meet his, there are no resistance this time. So what can a man with a weakness for her do?

"You should know that if you plan on running away tonight," He paused when she kissed him again. "There's no way I'll let you,"

"Then don't," Her hands are on his chest as he leans her forward towards the kitchen counter. It sounds like a promise...it is a promise, right?

Jungkook cups her cheeks with both hands to hold her still. "I like you...so much that it hurts," 

For the first time since she stepped foot into his house, she looks away shyly. But her eyes came back in the next second, as if she's unable to resist the magnetism between them. "And if I say that I like you too?" She quirks one eyebrow and smiles.

The brave, daring girl had come to surface and she's ready to jump. Jungkook knew then that he'd do anything to catch her. 

"I'm gonna be honest with you, doll. I don't just do this with just about anyone so as much as I'm dying to touch you right now, I'm not gonna. Not until you say it," 

"Doll?" Her breathing is ragged. She wants this as much as he does, he knew it. Her cheeks are flushed and her eyes are wide with excitement. "I like you so much too...even if sometimes you talk too much,"

He didn't mind the latter - Jungkook was already over the moon to hear that she feels the same way! His hands skimmed to her back and down to her thighs, lifting her up and surprising her that she began giggling. The only decent thing he could think of was to not tumble and fall on the way to the living room. He would've made it to bed upstairs but the feel of her hands in his hair and neck had gotten him impatient. 

When he lets her lie on the sofa, he reached down and run his hands up the smooth skin of her calf. She was shivering and he tried not to think that it's because she was scared of this. Slithering his hands beneath her dress, he cups her cheeks and hear her moans. The sound vibrates to his lower half and he cursed internally for his good luck.

Jungkook got back to kissing her senseless - his hands began unbuttoning the one-piece clothing on her. His heart was pounding so loud when her hands did the same to his jeans. They were a needy mess for each other and time could not have changed it even if it goes slower. A few fumbles and a minute later, he gasped at the sight of her half-naked body. 

"You're killing me," He breathed, earning a shy smile as she tried to cover her face with an arm. "Oh, no baby. You shouldn't hide from me,"

He cups her face and kissed her hard again. Her body was too hot but he's willing to get burned. Lisa's hands began roaming from his neck and to his back. He could feel her nails biting in and it drives him even more crazy. Between groans and moans, he cupped one of her perky breasts. Pinching the button lightly, he felt her hips moving upwards, grinding to his painful member.

Obligingly, his hand trailed down her flat stomach and to the inside of her panties. She parted her legs enough for him to slide between her folds. When he finds that she's already dripping wet, his body jumps in anticipation. He took their last remaining clothing off within seconds and finds her staring at him in awe as he slipped the rubber on. For a brief moment, he takes pleasure in the way she looked at him.

When she reached for his length, it took all of his might to not groan loudly. She licked her lips and it's even more painful to see, so he decided to be selfish and reserve that action for the next time. He pushed her back and heard the sharp intake of breath when he slip into her tight sheath. Her fingers are gripping on his arms and her mouth lets out a soft, melodic moan - pleading instinctively for him to ease the pain.

He kissed her, softer this time. Her bangs have parted and her hair splayed wildly, yet she still looks the most beautiful out of all the times he'd stare at her. When she tips her hips forward to him, he took it as a sign that she's ready. Jungkook began moving - driving with every ounce of girth within her. Her whimpers started soft and became louder, the harder he grazed into her. 

When her body tightened, he works his finger back to her moist center - rubbing her towards ecstasy and the much-longing release. She arched her back and trembled - over and over in wet heat. She was a glorious spectacle to watch and he's already smiling at the thought that he'll be able to see this in his days. Her melodic panting was music to his ears and he held her steady as he drives into her, harder and harder.

An explosion of sensation hits him and before he even realize it, his teeth are biting into her shoulder. Lisa brings her hand up and fists her fingers in his hair, pulling it a little as he the spasms in her body squeezes more of him. When life came back, all Jungkook could think of was,

Damn it, that was fucking...out of this world! I can't wait to see what else can she do to me!

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