It was so a casual evening as it was rare- for the six month old couple to be in each other's company. Living under the same roof and working in their normal life.

BigHit, wanting to support the artist with his private life, put forward the announcement recently in a very strategic manner, that the fans couldn't but accept it. Or more realistically, couldn't stand on the against dias of the mass.

Of course, with the pros, cons are a must come by. A few among them, showcased their huge disappointment at the news. Thereby, effecting the equilibrium to some extent.

The agency implicated, that the older artists now have the space to build a boundless private life. Their oblique beliefs, put forward that it was high time these artists should consider some influence of romance into their music. How better an expression, when it is experienced personally?- they stated.

They also sighted the suffocation their artists must be feeling, to have such ridiculous restrictions. Afterall, they never signed in for a romantic promise to the fans.

With the sprinkles of intentional rumors to pilot the waters in the fandom, they confirmed it in a slow pace of six months. Hence, making an official statement after a greater positive response was received.

In full cooperation with his agency and wanting to avoid much chaos or unnecessary attention, 'live-in' was what felt the easier alternative. And, sound for both of their images to shine as they were and avoid any paparazzi tailing. Besides, it, for them, was the only way to live in each other's presence at some point of their days, while carrying up with their hectic schedules.

At such an hour when the nights were not as busy as the days, they would often bring off an 'after dinner hangout'. And would call it 'the psuedo date'.

Amidst the busiest last few weeks, it has been long since they held hands, hugged or even leveled up their expressions any higher than that. Both were romantically awkward to some extent too.

As against that, they had the ever so needed better communication and harmony. Unpeeled a few more layers of insecurities and anxieties. Elevated one another's 'sad-for-no-reason' days, reflected out the hidden or forgotten qualities of the other. They were each other's mirror, and handled their fields of expertise with perfection.

What people-who once claim to love each other-fail to realize amid the new fangled affection, is the need of communication, understanding and appreciation. Only to end up, in a 'lost the luster' relationship- when the physical attraction falls short to compensate for the holes.

For once the Idol and the YouTuber were grateful being hopeless romantic, that they could work on matters which were equally important for them. For their relations to have a strong base. A good rapport.

NJ : Sleep well.

Human touch and skinship was unskipably a need, to remain in close knowledge of the other. It was how the souls came closer and strengthened the connection.

Similar to how a simple hug, holds the calibre to comfort a human in-affliction, anger and affection. It also provides the assurance that the mortal needs.

SEOL AH : (-nods once-) You too.

Unable to match eyes, they could feel the tension rise. Alongwith the hearts beating faster each second, to match the circulation required by their stunned bodies.

A pure urge to kiss her a good night ‐before she was closed behind the doors of her room‐ pushed his legs further to her. Palms gently cupping her face.

He softly placed a peck on her forhead with tenderness that accentuated his care for the woman, he was enamoured of.

Seol Ah, on her part of receiving the gesture, was experiencing a mixture of quietude and chaos. Her eyes closed, she was living the moment. The transient moment, of the peculiar fullness and the resonance of their bond.
The moment of acknowledgement, that something exists between them. Maybe they couldn't yet name or categorize it into.

But, they could feel a certain field swirl around them. Its effects and captivating influence was transparent from their actions or feelings towards the other.

Magical. They called it right after the instant of his lips parting from her forhead.

Greed is a marsh. The more one tries to pull out, the more it engulfs one in. So were the inane couple, falling prey to it.

The moment from staring into the longing eyes to pouring out affection into a kiss, time lapsed in seconds.

The gradual amplifying frequency on the lips, from small pecks to slow and flaming caress of pouts, they lost the track of audacity.

Intensity raised to the powers, their movements began to sharpen with a gentle fight for dominance.

Eyes firmly closed, breaths out of rhythm, heat building up‐Seol Ah was very lightly slammed against the door of her room. With her newly realized meek and docile nature, she was having the lead of Namjoon.

He, however, persisted with his tightly grasped concept of gentleness. The distrubance soon started to tendril Seol Ah's conscious, as her mantle forced a crease and lips stopped the movements.

Nonetheless, having his lips still embracing hers in all care, Seol Ah busted a gut to return it, with the mental work being onerous and extremely hard. She could not put any further efforts and her grip, suddenly dropped from his figure.

Within the next second, Namjoon ceased and looked at her, with concern splashing all over his mien.

NJ : (-heavy and quiet voice-) Seol-ie?

Her face, palmed by his hands same as of a few moments back ‐ she didn't respond to his soft call. Her head hung low.

NJ : Please, look at me. Did I hurt you?

She replied shaking her head into a sign of no. But, the small tear that slipped out of her eyes next, rather answered what he wanted to know.

He did not utter a second question as he immediately pulled her into his arms, against his gradually calming heartbeats.

NJ : I am sorry~ I am so sorry, Seol-ah.

She was now brought to a silent whimpering cry. It was not the first time that it has happened. But, she felt so remorseful to Namjoon, that tears were spared the only means to take it out.

SEOL AH : (-muffled voice-) I am sorry~ (-sniffles-)

NJ : Shh.. it's not your fault. It was never your fault. You don't need to say anything. You don't need to be sorry at all.

Her grips on his shirt tightened with the clench of her heart. It was ripping apart at the obnoxious moments that she could still feel vividly against her skin.
Although, those memories durated only a few seconds of that entire scene. Yet, it was capable enough to make her body experience a disgusting piloerection, even after that long.

NJ : It's okay. (-stroking her head-) Everything will be alright. Everything will be okay, one day.

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They were now lounged around the couch. Seol Ah rested her head on Namjoon's shoulder while his cheeks gently pressed against her head.

Both were quite. Namjoon softly patted her head, while Seol Ah played with the buttons on his clothing.

SEOL AH : That documentary film shoot in the house is tomorrow, right?

NJ : Imm.. (-now stroking her head-) Do you want me to delay it?

SEOL AH : No~ I will be fine. Besides, tomorrow I have plans to go to the Changwon city with Hae In. I wanted to go with you though.

NJ : Ah, is it? (-smiles-) Shall we then-

SEOL AH : (-cutting him off-) No. You are staying. And I am going with her.

NJ : (-chuckles-) Okay, how about we go there for a vacation or something like that. A small break from work.

SEOL AH : I like that better. On that, have you heard about Jinhae-gu(Jinhae-district) cherry blossom festival there?

NJ : Ah, yes. It's spring already. I see, so planning to vlog the festival tomorrow?

SEOL AH : (-nods-) Imm. I really want to shoot it beautifully.

NJ : I am sure you will squeeze the best out of it. So, how far is the city from Seoul?

SEOL AH : Very.

NJ : (-chuckles-) Kilometers very, or miles very? They are almost similar though.

SEOL AH : A little over 300 kilometers. We are going to take the bus.

NJ : Ah, is that so? That would take like five hours approximately. Will you be fine with that length?

SEOL AH : I will manage, don't worry. Anyway, what time is your shoot scheduled?

NJ : Around 11. What about you? When would you need to leave?

SEOL AH : Buses run from 10 in the morning, so maybe an hour prior that(?)

NJ : Alright, Kim will drive you to the stop.

SEOL AH : (-nods-) Okay. And... (-sits up looking at him-)

NJ : And?

SEOL AH : We are also going to stay there for a night. Is that fine?

It was strangely the first time, they would be spending a night apart ever since they moved in together. It bubbled a bit of blue in him, even when they would spend most of their day time occupied elsewhere.

However, he never willed to be controlling or eccentric. Only to end up, making her feel locked or bear the lack of freedom she otherwise had.

NJ : Seol-ah. It's your choice to make. (-holds her hand-) Not just this time, I want you to know this for every other time that counts. I want to be the one to support and respect every decision of yours, not the one to make them for you.

He wanted both of their individualities to never clash and remain intact, while commanding full authority as and when needed.

NJ : I appreciate you for keeping me updated about you. And, I would love to be involved in times to come as well. However, that isn't to make you feel obligated. It just gives me an assurance of your safety and well being.

Seol Ah very attentively listened to him with eyes, gleaming with admiration.

NJ : I don't want us to feel tied down or restricted to a relationship. Your first priority must always be you. Us being together, doesn't change that. If something makes you happy, you must go for it.

Namjoon believed loyalty couldn't be forced on anyone to show or express. It was very much individual and came with spontaneity of the minds. If that is strong enough, any distraction could be worked and tamed upon.

NJ : Now, speaking practically. I can't promise that I wouldn't be against some of your wishes or decisions some day. Even at that hour, I want you to understand my reasons for a disagreement and also make me realize the importance of yours.

SEOL AH : Sometimes, you make me envy myself. But, I am so grateful at the same time for choosing my happiness over anything months ago.

NJ : See. It might feel a little selfish in the beginning, but it's never too narcissistic to prioritize yourself and your happiness.

SEOL AH : (-pouts-) Stop before I start to sob ugly.

NJ : Ow, no more tears tonight. (-caresses her cheek-)

He spread his arms next, welcoming a hug which she couldn't resist to dive into. Open arms were always her weakness. No matter how upset she was, Seol Ah could never reject them. Namjoon had that by heart for all the times, they would have a small and healthy dispute.
It was a save for him in any kind of situation.

NJ : (-grins wrapping arms around her-) Let's stay here for a little more. Then we'll go to sleep.

Seol Ah quietly nodded and snuggled more into his arms, finding just the right position of best comfort.

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YI SEOB : Long awaited, I welcome the very phenomenal singer, aka ex-bts leader, Kim Namjoon-ssi.

NJ : (-smiles looking at the camera-) Annyeonghaseyo, I am Kim Namjoon. Thanks for having me today.

YI SEOB : People have been requesting to bring you since forever. Here you come so late despite being the director's close friend. How do you reason that behavior?

NJ : (-with utmost seriousness-) Yeah, well it took me a little while to acknowledge my friend as the director and trust him entirely.

YI SEOB : (-off camera-) Yah! Show me some respect, will you? Atleast pretend? (-on camera-) Alright, let's move on to the actual interview.

NJ : Onh, are these from your audience?

YI SEOB : You can say. We analyze the most frequently asked questions with modifications if required.

NJ : (-formal address-) Ah, ye. I got it.

Yi Seob smiled behind the camera at his respectful response and before it turned awkward, he started the questions.

YI SEOB : Mostly everyone in Korea, knows about the trial you had. What changes do you see in your life as a musician and as yourself after that?

NJ : (-thinks with a smile-) Well, there are alot of things that had a positive impact. As a musician, I was really ecstatic to learn about the massive support I receive. That, almost goes by, unnoticed amongst the big crowd. It sure brought more determination and love into my music as a sense to repay. Although, of course I could never compensate it no matter what I do.

Yi Seob behind the camera, watched him with a proud smile as he delivered his thoughts.

NJ : And as Namjoon, it was more like a new birth(?) Being lost was never a new thing for me. But after that incident, now I feel like I know myself better than I did before.

YI SEOB : That is really inspiring. Many said that they were fighting for the album, "Words" for how great and meaningful it is. And the success it received was just extraordinary. How do you feel about that?

NJ : (-chukles-) Truly. People have shown immense support to it. Honestly though, I had not imagined it to receive that kind of positive response. Although, I can admit I was confident about the message to reach the listeners, the first time. But, you can call it the influence of the controversy, I had zero expectations for it to shine when the ban was removed.

YI SEOB : "Great support can make a great difference." This must be true afterall. Alright, it has been quite long since your last comeback. Should the crowd be excepting a surprise drop soon? What are your current plans?

NJ : (-smiles-) Yeah, well spoiler alert. I am working over a mini album. However, I am occupied over a single that I want to release before that. Both have absolutely different genres that I have been doing solo. So, yes. Please look forward to them and send your support and love, everyone.

YI SEOB : Ooh, that is exciting. Anyway, coming around the most recent and exciting revelations made from your side. Share some exclusive details that many are waiting to know. How did it happen?

NJ : Well, (-chuckles with a little blush-) We have known each other since, something like 21 months(?)

YI SEOB : Wow, that's really precise.

NJ : Yeah, but I can't number the exact date. Since, it was a spontaneous process that we realized only half way through. (-chuckles at his own answer-)

YI SEOB : (-grins lightly-) So, how long has it been and how are you taking your fan's response to your dating life?

NJ : It's been slightly more than 6 months that we have decided to try dating. It sure brings a lot of risk. People might drift away from you, especially in Kpop I would say.

YI SEOB : Yes, I do agree. It's quite concerning.

NJ : And, so we were worried if we were even allowed to make it public or was it even practical to hide forever. However, a little unexpected, people have shown great support to us as a couple. And, I sincerely appreciate having that space.

YI SEOB : That is such an amazingly supportive fan base you have. Tell us more about the mysterious girlfriend. We have no information about her in particular. Any specific reasons of her secrecy?

NJ : She, being career orientated, wants to keep away from any attention or limelight and I want to respect it. She is really inspiring. Her individuality and admirable personality got me hooked up.

YI SEOB : (-laughs off camera-) Yah, I am seeing this side of yours after so long and it's really weird. I am getting goosebumps.

NJ : (-grins-) That's the end?

YI SEOB : Oh, no no! Sorry. (-back to on camera-) Ah-huh, it sure did. Have you thought about writing her a song? Or have you done it already? (-still dying off camera-)

NJ : (-can't stop laughing at Yi Seob-) Not yet. But, I surely want to write one for her, one day. Definitely.

YI SEOB : We have also heard that she has been around the controversy time too. She must have helped you cope with that tough hour.

NJ : She did. She had helped me in every possible step in that time. And I feel like I have never really said a proper thank you.

YI SEOB : Ah, this is the perfect time and place then. We have an ending session of "untold words" where our guests sing to the person that they always wanted to say something but couldn't.

NJ : Oh, great. (-gets a guitar from Yi Seob-) Uh, well I have been learning some guitars lately. Haven't mastered it yet though. (-tries to play a chord-)

It was the right note but unfortunately, the wire ripped off in a snap.

YI SEOB : (-off camera-) Are you serious? (-takes the guitar back-)

NJ : (-looking at his hands and the guitar-) I am sorry.

Having no ways to fix the string, Namjoon asked Yi Seob, that he could use his own guitar.

YI SEOB : (-on camera-) Alright, we are set again. I will play the guitar for you.

NJ : Sure. Thank you.

Yi Seob, with a slight tuning of Namjoon's guitar, played him the requested intrumental.

NJ : Thank you and sorry for everything. This is my sincere heart to you. (-begins-)

"What if I never started singing?
What if you never told your family you were leaving,
when you felt the pressure?
There's a million different reasons
We shouldn't be together
But when I put it all together

It all comes back to you, you, you
I love it when the only light is me, you, and the moon
And maybe when I close my eyes, I'm thinkin' about

If we never met
I'd be drunk, waking up in someone else's bed
I'd be lost in a crowded room of fake friends
I wouldn't even know what love is
If we never met"

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During the peaceful and empty night hours as he laid flat on his bed, Namjoon texted Seol Ah to give him a call when she was free. As he waited for a reply, he decided to watch her stories in Instagram to see if she has put up something new.
Namjoon instantly grew excited, seeing the colored circle around her profile picture and pressed on it right away.

1st caption : 🌸🌸At the Korea's largest Cherry Blossom festival. Everything is just so pretty!

2nd Caption : The entire vlog is coming out soon on my YouTube channel. Stayed tuned! ⏳

The third slide was a boomerang of her making funny faces with the snowing petals. It inevitably brought Namjoon to chuckle from the smiles, at her weird expressions.

He was startled in the next second by a call ringing up his phone. With a smile at the caller ID, he recieved it. But before he could respond, Seol Ah's shout blasted through the phone.

SEOL AH : (-yelling at Hae In-) Yah! It hurts!

NJ : (-concerned-) Did you hurt yourself?

SEOL AH : Oh! It's on line. No, it's alright. Just got a sore leg, walking all day.

NJ : (-feeling bad-) Ah, you must've had a long day.

SEOL AH : But, we had loads of fun too. What about you? How'd the shooting go?

NJ : (-smiles-) Onh, it was good~ Had dinner?

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The documentary film after the rigorous editing and processing, finally made out to the world in a month.

It started with Namjoon's words, "Her individuality and admirable personality got me hooked up" with crimsoned cheeks and last two words, going in bold letters around the screen.

With a slowed down shy smile of his, the clip transioned to his aesthetic house tour, awards, gifts and the studio with a soft music in the background. Namjoon, once in a while appeared, positioning the awards of their perfect sides; admiring the irreplaceable nature he could get from his garden- undebateably bringing more appeal to the beauty of the film.

The background music halted in the next scene, as the clip focused onto his fingers, playing a small piece from his album 'words' on the piano. It smoothly zoomed out to his entire profile playing it, and he giggled to the camera missing a note right after. That transitioned to the starting of the interview near the glass doors, with natural lighting.

Although they wanted to shoot outside in the garden. The heavy breeze caused a noisy obstruction and they decided to shoot indoors.

As he answered through the questions he received from the other side of the camera, clips from his last concert that Yi Seob had attended for the film, swap through. The diligent moments from the concert, his visuals in it, enjoying his time with the fans, and the ever so loud cheer from the latter. Everything, just complimented one another.

With the scenes of the miniature lights fillied arena, his words in the background followed "Honestly though, I had not imagined it to receive that kind of positive response."

To the summation of the entire film, towards the end, Yi Seob joined his guest in the frame for the closure.

YI SEOB : Alright guys, so that was the much awaited documentary film of your beloved singer, Kim Namjoon. I hope you enjoyed the time with us as much as we did filming it together. (-to Namjoon-) Over to you. How do you feel?

NJ : (-smiles and looks at the camera-) It was a great project, all in all. Director Jo is doing a fantastic job with this series, 'real time talk with your favorites'. I had fun during the whole process and almost lost the track of time. Keep your support with this channel for more fun interactions and films like this. Neh. (-nods flashing a thumbs up-)

YI SEOB : That was not scripted people. (-both giggles-) And make sure to shower your love to his upcoming musicals. See ya next time! (-transitions-)

The last scene were a few bloppers alongwith the unskipable moment of Namjoon breaking the guitar string. Adding on, the poker not-surprised look on his face.

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NJ : Congratulations on our 1st Anniversary.

The couple with pure smiles enjoyed their evening outside in the artificial garden, embellished as their dinner date location.

Both were in their most comfortable casuals, bare faced and wore a certain freshness even after a busy day. The night lighted by the moon from a clear sky above, alongwith a few candles in right places that didn't distract their attention. The soft music from the smart speaker and a pleasant but slow breeze- sprinkled just the ideal amount of elegance to the evening.

SEOL AH : Congratulations to you as well.

They clicked their wine glasses at an angle and sipped a little of the pour, eyes locked across the table.

NJ : (-placing the glass back-) It's been a year already. Yet, I feel like we have had so less of 'us'.

SEOL AH : Too busy to date. Weren't we aware of it before? But did we still go for it?

Namjoon liked the peculiarity of her tone with the questions, which had the answers understood to the minds.

SEOL AH : Instead of regretting the times we didn't have, let's just appreciate the ones we did and do. Like this moment.

Her comforting words always bringing a smile to his lips, inevitably made him pass a warm smile then.

SEOL AH : Besides, I don't like those couple who are 24/7 all about each other in the first few months or hardly years of dating. Only to drift away with the course of time.

He found her rational approach to the simplest things, very endearing and winsome.

SEOL AH : I like how ours is subtle and consistent. We are my favorite kind of couple. (-smiles-)

Namjoon let out a soft chuckle at her as he expressed his coherence.

NJ : I agree too.

With the food, filling their scent receptors and triggering a stronger sense of appetite, Namjoon initiated the formal offer to begin.

NJ : Let's eat.

They set on their fancy meal with content in their hearts. Savoring the unique yet complimentary flavors, the couple couldn't help but smile with pleasure to the taste, they already knew would be memorable. No words transferred, the delight in their countenances rather travelled across the tiny table, with a message of satisfaction at the food.

Both ate in silence, slowly feasting off their forks and living the pacific existence of that hour.

Eventually, the clicks on the plates stopped and there was barely anything left. Meals were devoured heartily. Their appetites, now warmly satiated, they smiled gratified towards the hard earned filling.

Tables left for a later clean, they raised up from their seats to engage in a slow and pacifying dance. Arms lazily wrapped around, unlike a typical waltz posture, they felt the comfort in an embrace.

Eyes softly closed, bodies barely moving, they smoothly swayed to the music for a long and unrushed while.

Contuining the moment, they caught a gaze at each other, diving more and more into the depths of their orbs.

The affectionate stare was enough to convey a lot, that the mouths found too lazy to pronounce.

NJ : I am sorry.

SEOL AH : What for?

NJ : I couldn't prepare something for you today.

SEOL AH : Well, you had a concert last night and have been going around to shows and promotions all day today. Even when you were this occupied with your work, you still prepared this beautiful evening for us and got me my favorite lilies too. What do I need more? Um.. How about nothing?

Namjoon giggled at her response with a feeling of composure. A sudden thought about leaving to America tomorrow morning for a tour, teased the same with a little disquiet, however.

In that second, his change of expressions with a hint of worry and gloom, was too readable to Seol Ah. But, she didn't want to light that topic further to sadden the evening.

Thus, Seol Ah opted to something more than words to distract him from those thoughts and lift up his mood.

She slowly elevated on her toes and reached for his lips. They felt firm and tender against her warm and softer ones.

Namjoon gave in to her gesture instantly as he closed his eyes with the lazy motion of the lips.

As she had expected, the intimacy made all his thoughts to freeze. And their senses were activated, to solely focus on that delicate process.

After the brief while of the refined act of love, they removed the contact of their lips with nevrous breaths and a blank mind.

With her eyes, glancing at his parted mouth, Namjoon leaned in at an unhelped impusle for a deeper interlock.

Meeting lips, she immediately responded to it with shut eyes. Namjoon's actions slowly energizing as his palms from her back, now raised up to support her head.

The hormones played the duo to their richest as the locked lips caught an unbeatable intensity in the next few minutes.

Nevertheless, both being adults and mature about any kind of decision. At that point, they were tricked by the needs of their soul.

No words spoken, they were involuntarily moving towards the shade as the body heat climbed up the bar, inch by inch and every second.

Namjoon, never parting their lips from the sensation, carried her around his waist in a smooth and swift lift.

Things get uncoordinated when there's a quake of different emotions. So it did to the male as he bumped Seol Ah's head to a corner of the slided glass doors. The latter winced a cry, breaking the kiss instantly.

NJ : (-stretched eye lids-) I am so sor-

He was stopped by Seol Ah's head dropping on his shoulders into unconsciousness.

NJ : (-freaks out-) Seol Ah!! Are you okay?

Being the strengthful man he was, he beared her sudden increased weight as he sped to her room, the nearest rest he could think of.

With extra heed, he gently laid her down on her bed as he softly cleared the mess of hair from her relaxed face.

NJ : (-feeling the area of her bump-) Did I get her to bleed?

Fortunately he didn't and sighed in a big relief at that. Namjoon next caressed her cheeks using the back of his index with fond.

NJ : I am so sorry.

His worst nightmare was to end up hurting her out of his clumsiness. And now it was lying in reality before him.

NJ : (-pokes her cheek-) Seol. This can't be happening, I have to call the docto-

As he attempted to move, Seol Ah's hands gripped on the collars of his unbuttoned shirt, that shrugged over his t-shirt underneath.

By the time, he looked back at her, her eyes were already wide open. He could tell from the smirk she had on, that she was faking it all the way long.

NJ : (-concerned anyway-) Are you okay?

Her smile slowly faded away asking herself, if she could really embrace the moment in his arms. And do it, without being haunted by that night in the SK entertainment.

NJ : (-caresses her cheek-) Does it hurt?

The realization of the difference in their touch and how warm and secure Namjoon felt against her skin, was enough of an answer.

NJ : Seol-ah, speak up so I know you are oka-

Before he could finish, he was pulled further down by his collar and the only destination were, the lips meeting once again.

With a proper registration of the sudden move in a few seconds, he was almost drawn to kiss back. But, he moved apart- the hardest in his conscious. He held on to the few remnants of his conscience, even at that hour of fevered intimacy.

NJ : Should we really do this? I mean, we have talked about it.

SEOL AH : I don't know. No matter how it turns out. I only know that it's you I want my constant to be. Rest are all uncertain experiments.

NJ : (-smiles-) And you know it well. (-stroking her head-) ..that there is no rush into trying those out.

SEOL AH : (-denying in a hum-) There is.

She lifted her head to reach his lips again, unable to settle her thumping heart as if the kiss would pace it down.

Namjoon, with a smile, bowed down to trigger the rocketing release of dopamine that the mere embrace was sufficient to do. Something about her desperation, same as he had for her, fueled his inclination.

Was it the weather, they wondered between the blank seizures of their thought process, as the air around them felt a few degrees hotter than before. Or maybe it was the confines, they tried to argue-to escape the void.

Her fingers faintly visible off and on as they snaked through his soft ruffles of hair. Drenched in the intoxication of a rich fragnance of intimacy, their chests puffed up and down with heavy breaths.

Namjoon, with a restrainted pace, cherished the touch of her skin with honor and care‐ the creasing duvets singing them a threatening music. The whole moment, alarming a forbode to certain something they couldn't quite grasp. But even with the fear, their hearts felt a certain tickling ecstasy, that they didn't dare-obstruct.

Their bodies, now left with a few remains of cover, intertwined perfectly into the right curves and angles. As if, a sculpture diligently framed them into one meshed figure, with the finest care and rigour.

Increments of the triggered hormones reached the peaks, as they sensually moved with synchrony in a delicate yet steamy atmosphere. Along the heavy breaths, tilted heads and racy heat slowly dewing the scalps-their mouths leave occasional whimpers of a peculiar content and pleasure.

All the restraints, Namjoon was forcing into their night earlier, were only for the one promise he made to himself.
The promise to be calm and considerate towards her in any of the intimate acts.

After the traumatic events she had suffered along, all that he wanted was to make her comfortable and secure. And become the man she could trust.
A relationship with less expectations and more understanding, was a relationship he had always wanted them to have.

A castle of affection, with a foundation of trust and bricks of moments spent with each other. He wanted to build one for her. It wasn't as crazy as buying her a land on the moon or something too extravagant as such.

Luxury sure brings momentary comfort, but living the life under the spotlight, ordinary was what he adored the most.
New fancy clothes sure give visual comfort, the sparkles make everyone want it or be envious of. But, at the end of the day we get the comforting sleep in those worned out softer wears- in the ordinary. Good thing, only you know the peace in your ordinary. No one else does, nor are they envious of it.

With the slowly changing dusk of the closing night, from the window screeched through the morning beams. The rays, falling on the highlights of their natural pale skin. The figures eased into a peaceful sleep in each other's arms‐ both facing the window. He spooned her, with his left arm stretched out under her head but in a position that he wasn't too sore.

Senses began to flow through Namjoon's body as he gradually started to wake up as per his usual early morning routine. He fell short at the first few seconds of seeing Seol Ah, sleeping next to him.
But, soon the flash backs veined in and a smile automatically gleamed up his face. He leaned forward and placed a gentle peck on her pale and bare nape.

Being irked with direct rays on her face, Seol Ah rolled herself in her position to face Namjoon. The latter, calmly watching her actions, saw her hands naturally went over to hug him. Their bare skins touch, so familiar yet so foreign that makes one to explore more and never get enough of it.

The slightly sore arm of his, now felt holding onto a bag of icecubes. Immediate rewind made him recall the night hours, where he tried to calm down the small bump she had on her head. Making the slightest movements, he kept the bag on to the bed side table and pulled up the duvets on her further to her neck.

Once again, as she took long and steady breaths in her sleep, Namjoon couldn't but notice the curves and lines of her face. How intricate and beautiful they formed her features, pleased his sight.

The unwelcomed hair always stood as a hindrance to him. Thus, while moving those unruly strands of her hair, he ended up doing something unexpected. Or maybe to some point it was, considering the clumsy Kim Namjoon he was.

His stunned gaze shifted back and forth. From the single strand of hair that he was holding, to her disturbed facial features- as she caressed the region of her plucked hair.

He froze.

SEOL AH : (-cranky-) Is it morning, already? Were you trying to wake me up? (-whining and unable to keep her eyes open-) But this is not the way. It hurts~

NJ : (-immediately pulling her closer-) Onh, I am so sorry. I wasn't trying to wake you. Please, go back to sleep.

With each of his clumsy acts, he tended to be more and more gentle. Which could be seen at his very careful and soft pat on her head.

NJ : (-rough morning voice-) It's all okay. Go to sleep~

The crease in her face eased down as she drifted back to sleep with his pampering strokes and hypnotizing tone.

He quietly released a sigh of relief as he looked outside the window at the clear and blue sky. Even with the long year passing by that they accepted their feelings, he would often fear to wake up one day and realize it was all a dream.

With her face buried into the crook of his neck and noticing himself lightly pat her head, he would reassure himself that it cannot feel so real if it was a dream.

Sometimes, how you feel is really unpredictable.

Never had he thought, he would one day be living this moment. The one where he would hold someone in his arms that he treasures the most. The one where he would be feeling such strong affection for someone, who was a stranger a couple of years ago.

Few hours later, as Seol Ah stirred to wake up, she noticed herself wearing Namjoon's shirt from the last night on top of her undies.

Still under the influence of sleep, she dragged herself out of the bed in a search of Namjoon. In the fear that he might've left, she didn't care to change or put on anymore clothing.

With squinted eyes and frowned expressions, she walked around, only in that shirt-lengthing down to her upper thighs.

Confirming their usual to-be spots in the house, her heartbeats paced up with each passing second, finding him nowhere.

Now fully awake, she rushed towards her room to call him when she heard his voice coming from the direction of his room. She halted on her way and hesitantly looked towards it. He marched to the hall with his suitcase while talking over a call.

NJ : Neh. (-noticing Seol Ah-) Yes, I am leaving in a while. Neh. (-hangs up-)

Seol Ah, with her arms stretched out like a toddler walking to its mother, advanced towards him in a similar way.

Although, Namjoon welcomed the hug without a complaint. He grew concerned at her sad eyes, wondering if she had a nightmare.

SEOL AH : (-grips tight-) I thought I woke up too late and you already left. (-in the verge of tears-)

NJ : (-securing his hold-) I was coming to you now. I wouldn't have left with you asleep.

SEOL AH : Really? (-sniffles-)

NJ : Of course. I would've plucked your hair again if you didn't wake up.

Seol Ah grinned in the hug as he continued with a relieved smile.

NJ : Did you sleep well?

She quietly nodded, head resting against his chest, listening to his heartbeats. More like recording it in her system for the days they would be apart.

NJ : What about the bump? Does it still hurt?

She lifted her head and held her face to him, eyes closed.

SEOL AH : A peck. (-pouts-)

Namjoon grinned for a moment at the morning Seol Ah, that he haven't much experienced before.

Finding it irresistible, he quickly granted her request as he pecked her pout for a few seconds.

SEOL AH : (-smiles-) It's(bump) fine now.

NJ : What is with you? Are you drunk on sleep?

She goofed, eyes still closed and arms locked around him. Seol Ah has always been the clingy kind and Namjoon couldn't appreciate less of that baby side of hers.

NJ : Although you wouldn't, but still. Don't skip meals.

SEOL AH : Okay. (-looks at him-) Did you have breakfast?

NJ : I had coffee a while ago. Will get something to eat on my way.

SEOL AH : Eat healthy.

NJ : (-nods-) You too.

In a while, walking Namjoon to the front door with a heavy heart, Seol Ah was still holding tight on his hand.

NJ : (-chuckles-) Shall I not go?

Seol Ah left his hand instantly, making him chuckle again. It always worked.

NJ : If you feel too lonely here, you can stay at your friend's place. (-putting on shoes-) I will give Kim a heads up on that.

Seol Ah lazily nodded, not saying anything. Namjoon looked at her, about to leave. But, noticing her mood, he was having it hard to take a step away.

He held strong and cupped her sulking face in his palms. Placing a gentle forehead peck, he matched eyes with her.

NJ : I will be back soon.

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Song Credit : If we never met by John K.

Finally, here with the "very soon" special chapter lol.

Also, I am so sorry for this freakishly long thingy.

But, I hope you survived the length and have enjoyed it!

Everyone will be thoroughly missed.
Thank you for all the love, support and cheer♡

Stay Safe and Keep Smiling!

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