"Okay, so the whole point is to get to know each other more, so it requires actual two-way conversations and an open mind," She emphasized, looking so serious that it made him chuckle a little. 

It's so embarrassing that she has to teach him on the rules of going on dates, but he lets her do it anyway! 

"Okay..." He takes a deep breath and nods. This will be interesting...I wonder how many questions I'd have to lie or dodge on...

She clapped her palms together and leaned forward. "Let's do this! We'll start with some easier topics of likes and dislikes -"

"That's..." He was going to say 'hard' but she looked so hopeful... "...cool. Okay, let's do it!"

She giggled - scrunching her nose and looking so pleased with herself that he can't stop smiling!

"We'll go with dislikes first, so you can lower your expectations on me in case you find my preferences annoying,"

Stop. Being. So. Cute!

"I'll start! Let's see...I don't like snakes - living or non-living ones. I'd avoid their section when I go to the zoo. What else...oh, I hate it when it rains heavily at night! Thunders scares me...I always ended waking up and not being able to sleep again. Lightning too! I used to play in the rain when I was little and um...one day my grandmother told me that lightning happens when the underworld wants to release a few ghosts around to scare people. I stopped playing then cus I got so creeped out by it,"

It took a while for him to process that last few information. "So...do you still believe it? Until now?" 

"Not quite...but I mean, you never know, you know," 

So...weirdly fascinating...

"And I don't like when people spit on the street where people are walking - I think it's gross and immoral that they didn't think about others who'd have to constantly pay attention on the ground in order to not step on it. I don't like rude and mean people, in general,"

"No one likes rude and mean people," That's why I'm alone...okay, this is depressing! Minus another one point on compatibility!

"Yeah but some would just do it just for the satisfaction, you know? It's basically action and reaction - some words or actions might not come out to be intentionally rude but when you receive it, your interpretation might differs. And your reaction would be unintentional as well. But some people would just be rude for no reason at all and those are the kind I don't like,"

"So um...if someone were to intentionally be mean to you, do you think it's okay if you fight back?"

"If I must...yeah, I guess. Depends of the level -"

"Let's say - for instance - someone keeps beating you, for no reason at all. Is it okay if you beat that person back? Will that be mean?"

She looks up to think and Jungkook felt his heart beating loud. "If it means defending or protecting yourself, then I don't think it falls in the category. I mean...if fighting back is the only way one could get away from getting hurt," He sighed softly, relieved at the assurance. "But even as they fight back, they shouldn't be too caught up in their own emotions. It's very hard to have self-control when you get super mad at someone. My dad said most of the involuntary manslaughter cases they solved started from a simple defense-mechanism,"

Jungkook froze at her elaborated explanation. The image of Mrs Kim crying next to her husband's body came into mind. It's a secret...remember this - remember what I'm saying to you now...run now and never tell anyone! Keep it to your grave -

"Jungkook?" Her voice fades out the memory.

"Hmm?" He looks up to her slightly frowned face.

"Are you okay?" 

"Yeah! So your dad's with the police force huh?" He asked as if he doesn't already know, just to keep the conversation going.

...

"This is quite hard...but I'll try my best," Lisa giggled as Jungkook looked unsure with himself. "I um...I don't like um...I don't like a lot of attention. I try my best to keep myself away from it -"

"No surprise there," She teased and he looked a little lost. "You prefer the quiet. You told me you wanted to move to Jeju cus it's quiet, remember?"

"Ahh...yes," He nodded down shyly. The waiter came and placed their food. Lisa muttered a quick 'thank you' while Jungkook bowed his head slightly. His mannerisms are inconspicuous and it's adorable. 

"Okay, what else?" She asked as they started eating. 

"I don't like messy things. I'd get a bit agitated if I see something out of place -"

"Do you have OCD? Like if I put this thing here -" She took the small centerpiece of dried leaves from the center and placed it at the edge of the table. "You feel like fixing it?"

He sighed a laugh and shook his head. "I would but only cus we might accidentally knock it off. No...I think it's only in the house,"

"You should visit my house then. You'll get so annoyed that you'll volunteer to clean it up," She blurted and froze. O...kay...probably not a good information to share! 

He seemed to be surprised at the remark too as he stopped cutting his steak. There's a hint of smile in his eyes - he's clearly judging me!

"I mean...not that it's such a mess! I'm not a hoarder or anything like that - I just go in and out a lot on weekdays and normally get to clean only on weekends when I don't have classes or work -"

"Whenever you want me there, just give me a call. I don't mind," He cuts her off and continue on his task casually. 

Lisa looks down to her own plate quietly - partly because she just embarrassed herself for the umpteenth time, and also because she didn't know how to respond to the subtle invitation. His tone sounded monotonous, could it be that he's turned off by what she said. Does he think I'm scruffy and unorganized? A woman should know how to take care of herself well right? So what does that say about me?

"I don't like seeing women cry. It makes me wanna beat myself up so...would be great if you don't cry while you're with me," 

Lisa looks back up to find his innocent smile. Is he teasing me?! "I wasn't gonna cry! Yahh - I'm not a baby, I wasn't -"

"Okay, baby," And just like that, he shuts her up again.

...

Jungkook can't help his constant amused stare at the girl. She's the prettiest when she gets shy! Her soft cheeks would turn pink and her eyes would glance around at everything but him. He's not sure why, but it boosts his confidence up a notch when she pinched her plump lips together and being nervous like this.

"Can we move on to 'likes' now? I think it's easier than having to think on what I don't like," He broke the heavy awkwardness of her bubble. She smiled and nodded - and he knew the chirpy girl is back. It's so easy for her to change moods and he admired it so much! 

"Okay! What's your comfort food?"

Easy! "Jumeokbap!" 

"Really? That simple huh?" Her amused tone is not lost on him.

"Yeah...I grew up eating that most of the time," He smiles down shyly and for some reason, Jungkook felt like sharing more. "I um...I was adopted when I was 5. My adopted mother likes to cook a lot cus her husband likes to have a whole meal on the table. We normally let him eat first, cus he's always tired and hungry when he gets back from work. And we'd eat once he's done. She made the best jumeokbap,"

He looks up to find her smiling warmly at him. "I bet. Mom's cooking is always the best!" She giggled and her eyes sparkled. "Where is she now?"

"I don't know," He shook his head and wiped the sweat off his palm before picking up his cutleries again. 

"You don't?"

Of course it'll lead to more questions - damn, I shouldn't have opened my mouth! 

"How long were you with them?"

"Till I was about 14," 

"What happened when you were 14?"

"I left," Just act normal...

"To where?" He shrugged. "And you've never been in contact with them?"

"I can't,"

"Why?"

It's a secret...remember this - remember what I'm saying to you now...run now and never tell anyone! Keep it to your grave. "Cus he's dead. And she was put behind bars for killing him. Is yours good? Mine is a bit salty,"

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