This morning, Jungkook woke up with his heart beating slowly. He tries to recollect his dreams, but nothing specific came into his consciousness. He can't remember the last time he had a good night sleep and when he glanced to his left, Lisa's eyes are already on him. 

I remember wishing that this wasn't a dream last night...that she was real.

He shifts and pulls her close in his arms. "Morning, baby," Her hair smells like fresh flowers in a natural garden. He still can't believe that she's back here, in his arms.

"You really do look like a bunny when you sleep,"

He looks down to her. "What?"

"I never realized it," She smiles. "You have this thing that you do with your mouth...like a pout," She tries to imitate an expression that he didn't quite get. "It's cute,"

For that, he had to laugh. "Why are you up so early?"

"I'm sorry I passed out last night. It's like my body just went into complete shutdown,"

He kisses her hair and hugs her tighter. "It's okay. I know you're tired - you just got here. Plus...it's all in good time, right?"

"What is?" She looks up and he spots the hint of smirk.

There's no point in denying it. He drove faster than usual, bringing her back home last night. He missed her so damn much that all he wanted to do is have her in his bed. And that's exactly what he got. 

They couldn't tear themselves away from each other - kissing like a pair of mad couple from the door, up to the stairs where he pinned her against the wall for a good minute or two, and into his bedroom where he anticipated the reminder of how hot her skin felt on his fingers. 

But she suddenly recalled that her luggage was still downstairs - left outside over their excessive infatuation, so he ran back down to get it, threw out the liquor bottles scattered around his living room to avoid her worries for the next morning - and dropped by for a glass of water for all the thirst before he ran back upstairs.

But his eager gestures was cut short when he found Lisa with her eyes closed, comfortably nestled on his bed. She managed to take her jeans and top off while waiting for him though, so he had to accept that she was just really drained out. After 5 minutes of deliberating whether he should wake her up or not, he covered her tempting body with the duvet.

"I mean...I don't mind waiting til you've recovered back your strength," He returns the smirk. "I've been missing you too much, I might wear you out,"

"Really?" She got up all too sudden - sitting on top of him with both foot beside his thighs. "I'm curious now, how long will this process takes?" She splayed her palms on his, pinning his arms on the top of the pillow before lightly kissing his lips. 

Who is this? Why is she suddenly so wild? Not that I'm complaining - "I'd probably keep you in for a week -"

"A week??"

"Maybe two, I don't know," He laughs as she leans in and presses their lips together for longer. "I've had thirty-six nights of wishing you were here. It's only fair that I get my thirty-six days back,"

"So you'll lock me in here for thirty-six days??"

"Not just here...everywhere, with me. I'll feed you, of course. And sex - yes, there'll be so much sex!" She giggled and he's reminded of how beautiful that sound is. "You need more stuff so I'll take you out shopping -"

"My stuff is coming today which reminds me, I need to call Chae," She was about to get off from him but he pulls her back firmly be the hips.

"You should ask them to send it here cus if you think I'll ever let you leave my side after -"

"Ooo...you're really keeping me hostage now?"

She's so brave for asking me that - "I won't call it that...you said you love me,"

"Whatever happened to 'trust'?" 

"I trust that you'll sleep safely and peacefully in my house,"

She laughs louder. "And there's no negotiation? At all?"

"Nope! But you're welcomed to try..." He grins, knowing full well that he must win this battle at all cost.

Lisa purses her lips and squints her eyes. He felt her body shifts a little as she leans in to whisper, "You really shouldn't have said that," 

Jungkook felt the soft bite on his earlobe, sending tingly sensation throughout his body before her tongue starts exploring on his neck - leaving wet licks and kisses that gets the heat traveling all the way down to his groin. 

"Baby," He groaned, feeling her fingers crawl underneath his shirt -  tracing every inch of his muscles there. His now-released hands can't help but heads straight for her hips and cheeks, squeezing and directing her grind. 

He could practically hear her silent, wicked mind - no doubt laughing at his weakness - but he doesn't care. It's been torturous days without her and he will just have to figure out another way to make her agree in staying here! 

When she pushed his shirt up, Jungkook willingly takes it off. He relished her hot lips, planting from his chest...and slowly moving down to his stomach. It's taking painfully a lot for him not to just grab her perfect, tiny waist and flip her down - his breathing is already ragged with need. 

"Is it still a no?" Her lips curve up into a small smile as she breathes up to him. Damn it! She  knows damn well of what she's doing to me!

Still a little dazed from all her touch, he forced himself to keep his ground. "Do your best, baby," He smiles back and caught the slight flick of tongue on her upper lip. Fuck - why is my girlfriend tempting me with all these sultry little things?? God, help me -

She raised her hips slightly and he felt the soft hold on his already-hard member, right between her legs. It forced another groan off his throat. When she leans down to kiss him wet on the lips, Jungkook took the opportunity to unfasten her brassiere. The black satin fell across her shoulder and she parted away, shrugging and tossing it aside. 

He can't take his eyes away from his exquisite girl - sitting straight and staring at him with that seductive smile in her eyes, as she continues to rub on his proud shaft. Nothing else occupies his mind other than the need to be inside her. To feel her...to make love to her. 

As if she heard what he's planning to do, her hands suddenly reach for his - clasping them tightly in between her fingers to stop him from taking charge. Then her hips started grinding on him, stroking him with such fluidity that makes him even more dizzy. 

"Baby...you're driving me crazy..." Throwing his head back, he held the climbing of release over the sight of her.

"No?" Her voice is raspy as she sways in perfect motion - back and forth...  

He knew Lisa's not going to stop until he gives her the answer she wanted to hear, but Jungkook couldn't think. Even with her panties on, he could somehow feel her wetness damping the equally thin layer of his boxer. The steady rubs of her soft flesh is teasing every inch on top of his girth and it's getting harder for him to avoid the explosion that's building up.

Jungkook started hearing her low moans and he stares back at her with wonderment. This girl used to be the shy one. He remembers how she used to cover her bare chest in the many times they made sweet, memorable love. How she'd giggle bashfully when he told her how beautiful she is. And now here she is, bravely letting him watch her in the glowing light of the yellow sun...and she's all he could see and hear -

"Kook - oh fuck!!" 

Lisa immediately fell on top of him, hiding her chest and face away as his confused-ass frowned at Jimin's sudden appearance at his bedroom door. What the hell's going on??

"Hey..." The stiff grin on the guy's pink face is obvious. "Sorry, I was uh...what happened was...oh wow, it's really uh -"

What the fuck is he doing here and why is he mumbling?? It's all he could think while trying hard to recover himself from the daze of being dry-humped by the goddess in his room! 

"You forgot to lock your door again and I thought...I was gonna um...Chae told me that she's back but I guess you already knew that," It should be amazing that Jimin is still standing there. And talking. "Hey, Lisa,"

From the crook of his neck, she slowly turns her face. "Hi," Her arms are carefully clasped by her side as she tries her very best to fix the strands of hair that covered her face.

Looking down to her, Jungkook just realised that aside from her panties and his boxer, everything else is exposed for this unwelcomed spectator.

"Glad you're back -"

"Get the fuck out!! Get out!" He shouts and the friend scrambled off - disappearing back behind the door and hopefully, to the seventh circle of hell! What the hell was he thinking - barging in on me like that?! 

"It's okay, baby! He's gone. I'm sorry - I'll slap him to death later -"

He suddenly felt consistent little shakes from Lisa's body and realised that she's laughing...hard. The amusement kicks in slower than that for Jungkook, as he tries to reason out what on earth could be so damn funny!

"I'm so gonna get it from Chae," She muttered before sitting back up and biting her lower lip. "That's one hell of a good morning, isn't it?" 

He gave in a slight laugh, only because she's gazing at him adorably. "Let's just forget it happened,"

She leaned in for a quick kiss and he grabbed the back of her neck to stay longer, determined to not let it ruin his version of 'a good morning'. He began to kiss her hard as his palm lands back on her buns, rubbing and squeezing the soft skin -

"I'm gonna take a shower," Lisa pushed herself up by the arms before planting a quick peck on his nose.

What?? "But -"

"I have to call my unnies...and Chae -" She got up and off the bed without a hassle. "You probably have to calm your friend -"

The hell I do! "That can wait!" 

"Then I need to sort out my stuff -" She heads straight to the bathroom and Jungkook got up to follow behind.

"We haven't even agreed on anything, baby! Jimin came in and - come on, let me shower with you!" He pleads when she stopped him by the door. "You're seriously gonna leave me like this??" He hints at his still-proud member.

Lisa paused before smirking at him. "All in good time, right honey?" And she shuts the bathroom door - locking it too, for fuck's sake!

...

"Kook, calm down - let's just talk about this -" Jimin circled fast around his sofa when he noticed the younger's quick steps down the staircase.

"Come here," Jungkook sighs, trying to act calm and reasonable. Can't reason me having to calm my dick down for twenty minutes - this hyung's really need a punch!

"I didn't know - if anything, it's your own fault! I keep telling you to lock your damn door -"  He could see that suppressed laughter just waiting to be let out.

"You could've at least knocked!"

"Look, let's just stop and think about this for a second -" Jimin said, panting heavily when Jungkook chased and forced him to the backyard. Clearly, he's running out of spaces to hide! "The first thing I thought of when I heard it from Chae was you. I practically ran over here to tell you - hell, I haven't even showered yet, man!"

"And I could've looked past it if you hadn't added the fact that you stood there - staring at my naked girlfriend!"

"That..." Jimin froze as he thought about his excuse. When Jungkook was about to take a step forward, he held both of his hands up - pleading for a little mercy. "I was surprised, Kook - I didn't think, I'm sorry!!"

Okay...yeah...I mean...I've never been in his shoe before but -

"And let's be honest...man-to-man? That was a sight! She's a beautiful girl -"

"You're fucking married - come here!!" The fury was obvious as he charged forward. He almost got a hold of Jimin too, if it wasn't for the call from his love. 

He turned and Lisa is standing next to the sliding door, amused at what these two guys are up to. She's wearing loose-fitted jeans and a crop top, and she's holding her little handbag. Is she going somewhere? Without breakfast? Without me??

"I'm gonna see unnies...and Chae," She tucks a side of her hair behind one ear and he caught the embarrassed, awkward smile at Jimin. "I'll only be a while and when I get back, maybe we can go eat?"

"Where are you meeting them?" He walks closer to her, forgetting what the hell was he so upset about before. "Do you want me to send you there?"

She shook her head slightly. "Nearby, just at a cafe. I googled it and the map says it's only two blocks away so I'll just walk," 

"Okay," He reached her front and plants a small kiss on her cheek. "Walk safe, baby. I'll just clean myself up...maybe the place up. When you're about done, you can just give me a call. I'll pick you up,"

She nods a couple before circling her arms around his neck, leaning close to his ears. "And maybe after lunch, we can continue our negotiation," She whispered.

The soft breath tickled his neck and her seductive voice almost got him hard again. Almost. 

"Bye, Jimin," She lets him go and smiles to his friend.

"I'm leaving too, actually!" From behind him, Jimin hurriedly hopped past. Jungkook squints his eyes knowingly. He knows he won't make it out of here without at least a bloody scar if he didn't! "Lock the door, Kook!" 

This annoying prick!!

...

She may have a past that is daunting for her to think about. She may still carry bits of the wound too. But here she is, with a glowing possibilities of what true acceptance looks like. It's exuded on the face she woke up to this morning...and the three that's laughing freely in front of her now. It makes her feel warm and fuzzy inside, and Lisa is confident that she has made the right choice.

"I can't believe him - I'm seriously gonna have a long talk with him when I get back!" Chaeyoung said, massaging her already-pink temple.

"It wasn't entirely his fault though. Jungkook should've locked the door -" She tries to explain. The wife had been notified by her husband, as Lisa came to know. When Chaeyoung first arrived, she hugged and sat in front of her like she had just murdered 3 kittens!

"Yeah, but he could've just turn around and disappear! Why would he still stuck around - that's so awkward!!"

"It's a free show!" Jennie shrieked and laughed again.

The memories of her sullen and almost-empty days back in her hometown feels like a distant dream - she felt like her cheeks had been numb now over laughing so hard and much. It's like she's been laughing loudly for all her life at this point!

"Your boyfriend must be a damn patient one - I doubt that Tae would let me get away so easily after getting all 'excited' like that!"

True...she knows this much! "I mean...he did let another woman touch him before...so I guess we're even now?" She answered cheekily.

"Wahh Lalisa! I didn't know you could be this cruel!" Jisoo joked. 

Lisa sighed a few more laughs before she reveals her honesty, "A lot's happened back home...and it changed my perspective. I might act a little unusual...a little more...well, me. If I accidentally go overboard...or upset you in any way...please tell me, okay?"

"Yah, why are you so serious all of a sudden?" Chaeyoung frowns.

"Lis, I told you. No matter what, you can talk to us," Now Jisoo is leaning forward.

"I know and I will," She smiles. "I know I've said it before but I'm letting you know...that I'm trying to learn myself. And I wanna show you the real me. I hope I won't turn out too bad...and I hope you'll still like me the same,"

"You'll still be you, Lis. And trust us, this new, upgraded version? We'll love her the same if not more...right?" Jennie said with a knowing, understanding smile. 

This familiar little space feels more like home now and she begins to respect it as if she earned it. Lisa realised that she started her journey 2 years ago with an expectation. To disappear, to recover, and to come back with an empty mind and heart. But destiny brought along these wonderful people to teach her that even with her questionable character, she could be accepted and loved. 

"Thank you...for always helping me. For being beside me,"

"We're really happy that you're back, Lis," Jisoo clasped her hand, squeezing it slightly. "And I haven't hired a replacement yet,"

Lisa bursts out laughing for umpteenth time today.

...

After weeks of facing the grey clouds alone, Jungkook finally found some sun. He embraced it without any sunglasses on too - absorbing the blessed energy despite being left hanging this morning. Watching Lisa hopping cutely towards him and the car, his chest felt the beats that matches her steps. 

"Did you wait long?" Her smile is the brightest. 

He shook his head before planting a kiss on her cheek. 

"Sorry, Chae ordered this...fish-shaped thingy and I tried it cus it was cute and I was so hungry,"

"Fish-shaped...thingy?"

"Yeah...like a pastry...with red beans inside -"

"Ahh bungeoppang?" Lisa froze for a second, then nodded. She was so fucking hot this morning and now this little bubble being damn adorable - how the hell am I supposed to keep up??

"Let's go eat - I'm so hungry!!" She sighed when she got in the car.

"Baby, you didn't eat just now?"

"No...I wanted to eat with you,"

Oh my weak heart! "Let's go eat!!"

They decided to go to a place that both of them haven't tried before - one that she found a map to from Instagram. It warmed his heart when she mumbled 'our first date' with a happy smile when he agreed. He didn't need to correct her because that's exactly how it felt like. The first.

The Lalisa he woke up to this morning was different. No, the woman who claimed him as her own last night had been different. Not in a bad way, of course. He didn't know what happened in the time she spent back at her hometown but he's not going to push it if she's not one to talk. 

She's been glowing a little extra since last night. Her smiles and laughs have so far been more frequent than her previous silence. The way she looks and stares...her entire aura have been pulling him in. 

It's not a complain but he's dying to know everything, for some reason. What if I push her away again by asking? Recalling? I'd hate it if we go back to that night when she saw me in the office and I'd fucking die if she runs again - following her own judgment.

"So...I figured we have a lot to catch up on," She clipped her lips when the waiter left with their orders. "You know...before we jump into bigger things...get too physical even,"

He almost choked at what she just said. "We've been nothing but physical since last night, baby,"

"That was..." Her cheeks blushed pink. "...unconsciously slutty of us," Fucking cute! "We should agree that it shouldn't happen until we both understand what exactly happened,"

Why is she blushing when she's the one who started this conversation? He wanted to laugh but forced it in. Instead, he just stares at the doll-face with warmth in his chest, not even thinking to remind her that her fingers are still lingering and toying around his on the table. 

"What?" She asked, looking slightly nervous.

"Nothing. I just love that you're talking to me," He said in all honesty. It felt like a first of many, really. Before, he was always the first to initiate the understanding between them and now...well, she's different, for sure. 

"I know I haven't been the most forth-coming person...from the very beginning. I'm sorry for that. Now..." Her small smile hasn't left her lips and he's still praying that this isn't a dream. "I wanna be better. Like...as a person too. I wanna be someone who could look back to the little girl I once was and have her be proud of me. But I'm not sure if you'd like me...if I turn out differently,"

It was a heartfelt confession and she looked the most honest she'd ever been. "Well...so far I'm loving the girl who came back and told me that she loves me," Jungkook can't hide his foolish smile. "And the girl who bravely got on top of me this morning, only to leave me hanging,"

She laughs the melodic tune he missed so much. "Speaking of which, what's with Jimin saying about you not locking your door?"

Ahhh shit. But hey, since we're having an honest conversation - "I drank a lot," He stares down to the nothingness on the table, mostly embarrassed to be admitting this. "Since our misunderstanding. And when you left, even more. And in those times...I think...I was hoping that you'd come back. In a way, I wanted to let you know that you can always come back to me. I won't ask for anything...no keys. You can just walk back into my life and I'll always wait for it,"

"Jungkook-ssi..." He looks back up because of what she just called him and found that small teasing smile. "That's probably the sweetest thing anyone's ever done for me. But also the stupidest,"

He sighed a laugh, nodding in agreement. But she wasn't. No, the smile had disappeared.

"That's so dangerous to leave your house unlocked like that - what if a burglar comes in??" 

"I mean...the most precious thing for me had already ran so far..."

"No, not sweet anymore - I'm serious! From now on, lock your door!" 

Oh God, she's so cute - being so protective of me like this!! "Yes, ma'am," More. I want more of this Lisa!!

"I mean, Jimin's already seen me half-naked - do you want someone else to see it too??"

"No!! Doors locked, I'll have a poster on the wall the moment I step in!" Damn it, Jimin!! God, my girlfriend being angry is scary as hell! 

"Better be in colors too so you won't miss it! Now..." Her gaze softens and the smile is back. It shows that she's satisfied. "I realized that I should've tried harder...in talking to you about what happened. I wanted to, but it was cut short when I saw you with another woman -"

"I'm sorry!! I was angry at you about the whole thing with your friends and then I saw that post and I thought..." He sighed down to his fingers again. Of course, she should have known all of this. He had explained in many of his texts. "She didn't mean anything. No one...no one could ever come close to how much I feel for you. All I wanted was you...right beside me. I was wrong to have left it for that long. I was wrong to have mistaken her for you too but I swear baby - I swear on my mother, nothing happened!!"

"Hey...I believe you," She clasps on his hand tighter. "Let's not talk about it anymore, okay?"

She's so calm...and her reassuring smile is so beautiful. Jungkook can't help but being mesmerized in his slow, small nods. 

"Can I ask you something?" He braves himself to ask and she leans forward. "Is everything okay...back home?"

Lisa's shoulders heaved a deep sigh as her eyes drifted around before landing back onto him. "I'd like to think it is. It was um...really depressing when I first got back," She laughed slightly. "I missed being here so much...my friends, my routine...you. I missed you the most. I had to deal with the reality of people I left there and it was...testing,"

He kept his silence, determined to listen. 

"My ex came back to see me," She continued and he unconsciously frowned. Why - "Apparently he'd been in touch with my mom and a few friends, asking about me. It was unreal, that night. Still felt a little unreal,"

'That night'? He tries his best to not portray any of his jealousies upfront. Of course, he had no right to be. Not after who she had seen him with!

"It was a misunderstanding, he said...but I didn't care so much about it. I just felt betrayed by my mom - everyone who had gotten involved. I couldn't help it but I lashed out at my mom the most that night. I ran and cried so much...and I wanted to call you...to hear your voice cus I know it would've calmed me down. But I thought...I shouldn't. It was something I had to endure...to deal with so I can be here again. I'm sorry you had to constantly wait for me,"

"Baby..." It's unfortunate that she chose to sit at the opposite rather than next to him. He would have kissed her tenderly just to make her feel better. "It's a choice for me too...to wait for you. I don't mind it, as long as you know your way back,"

"Chae said you've been a mess. You told me before that you'll drink a lot. I'm sorry I've been selfish -"

"No, no!" He had to laugh because these back-and-forth 'sorry' situation is quite amusing. "I mean...it was my own doing but if you wanna make it up to me, I'm sure I can come up with a few suggestions,"

Her cheeky smile is back, thankfully. "I'm sure you can. Though I'm not sure if I wanna ask,"

"What? I thought you trust me??"

"I do trust you but I also know you better than you think I do!" She laughs. "I can guess it if you don't believe me,"

"Go on then," He leans back, crossing his arms across his chest as she hums her small wonders.

"You said you'd lock me in," Her smile and tone is wicked, hitching his breath. "I might not be sure on the exact location for this..." She mimics his gesture. "...but if I know you...it's gotta involve stripping," A corner of her lips raises up into a smirk. "Me on you...or the other way around?"

Aish - we're in public! Stop seducing me with that sexy stare and playful mouth! This new soul is so straight-forward, she could be the death of me! His sigh is deep and controlled as he shifts in his seat. "Baby, you know me better than that,"

Her gaze is unwavering. It's the same gaze she had as she climbed on top of him this morning. How she managed to switch up this quick is amazing! "Of course...you should book that room for me one of these nights,"

 "And you should stop looking at me like this or I won't even care where we are right now,"

Her cheeks turned pink. It drives him crazy to know that she's squirming just as hard as he does inside and if it's up to him, he would have carried her back home right this instant. But of course, lunch is lunch. Not even a minute after, the waiter came back with their food. 

"Eat. We've got a lot of making up to do," She said before clipping her lips to suppress her giggle.  Jungkook can't remember the last time a meal had ever taste this good!

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