Lips

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I'm going crazy because of Jaehyun.

These past few weeks, he'd been doing eccentric things to me that I never thought he would do.

There are times that he gives me foods like chocolate, cupcakes, and every desert to mention our classroom. Every day, he would always wait for me in the morning outside of our school because as he says, he wants us to enter school together. We on top consistently attended our classes together. In addition to those, he had been super-duper overprotective to me. He always wants me in his sight because he 'worries' about me.

Whether what are those for, I have an idea which I don't want to accept.

Today is Sunday, and I've got nothing to do. During the whole day, I'm just spacing out in our house; pondering one thing to another.

Oh, no. That's wrong. I only think of one. To be specific, one person.

Who else? As expected, it's Jaehyun again.

That guy... I'm having a rough time figuring him out. The last time we talked, he told me he's confused with his feelings. Mind you, when he said that, he is looking at my eyes as if it is something so interesting.

May I just reckon the odd things he's been doing to me as if he were my boyfriend when in fact he's not.

Those things that he did results in me jumping into conclusions. For a mere moment, I was both subdued and forgotten that he, Jaehyun has a girlfriend.

I like Jaehyun. I like him a lot, I must admit. It will appropriate and ethical if he is not dating anyone exclusively but he has a girlfriend. I should respect and know that. Besides, their relationship has a label. Compared to us, which I would insist not to comment because I bet everyone knows we are just ', friends.'

Every time I stare at Jaehyun; I feel like I am committing infidelity. That is partly true, though, and I despise it so badly. As a girl, the proper thing to do is to push Jaehyun away from me, but what am I doing right now? Enabling him to flirt around with me. Why? Because I was falling to him; a little too hard that I could pierce my bones.

Don't get me wrong. I'm a girl, too and I have feelings. We, girls, are very soft-hearted that's why we tend to fall for someone so hard whenever they show us their good side. That's what I am feeling right now. I feel like Jaehyun is a labyrinth that I could not afford to escape from.

This... is just an infatuation right? I know what I am enduring right now is extremely shallow. I should know where to stand.

I got back from my senses when my phone beeped, indicating I received a message.

I swiftly get my phone from the coffee table and read it.

Jaehyun

What are you doing right now?

I did not reply. I am not up for his bullshit anymore. I'm not as vulnerable as he thinks, you see.

It's not a surprise for me since he always tends to send messages to me every now and then.

I don't know where he had it from. It's just one day, suddenly a notification popped in my phone saying an anonymous number sent me a message. I clearly remembered that the message said, 'hey love' which I think was ridiculous.

I was so surprised when I got that message honestly because as far as I know, I am not dating anyone nor someone is interested in me. I also thought that it was just a wrong send but turns out it was the infamous, Jung Jaehyun.

Then everything gradually happened. He always prompts me to eat during breakfast and dinner and he also never forgets to greet me good mornings and good night. Despite that consistent messaging, I never reply to him; not even once. There are so many grounds why but the primary reason why is that... I don't want to get attached to him.

I jumped out of the sofa when my phone starts ringing madly. I answered the call without peaking to the caller ID, thinking it was just my Mom.

But I got disappointed when I figured it was a different person; the last person that I don't want to see or hear right now.

"Hi..." his voice trailed off.

His voice was terribly... I don't know; husky yet so soft in my ears? It has a huge difference between hearing him through the phone and in person. I still like those two versions equally, though. I am just quite surprised by the difference.

I did not respond yet the silence smothered us.

"Why aren't you speaking? I miss your voice. Say something, please..."

I shivered as he whispers his last sentence. Even though he is not over here, I can feel his warm breath in my nape. Shit Jaehyun and his effects!

"Kim Jendeuk..." he says softly.

"Why did you call?" I roll my eyes.

"I already told you, I miss your hearty voice," he answered.

"Okay," I stated bluntly.

"Woah," he gasped. "What food did you eat that you didn't even bother to complain about this time?"

"None,"

"...you haven't eaten yet?"

"Nah," I shook my head even though he can't see it.

"What do you want?"

"Huh?" I asked, confused.

"What do you want to eat?" he said gently.

Frankly speaking, I don't know. It is already past lunchtime, and I haven't eaten yet. I am craving for something, but what will I get in saying it to Jaehyun? Whether he is tripping or not, that I have yet to know. Oh, well.

"Chicken nuggets and pasta," I legitimately said.

"Noted, Ms. Kim."

After that, he ended the call right away without bidding goodbye to me.

I hissed. That disrespectful jerk!

But then again, who am I to complain? He is probably busy with his girlfriend right now. If so, I wonder what they are doing. Perhaps, cuddle and make out all day? I chewed on my lips. Even merely thinking about it makes my blood boil.

Speaking of food, I am so hungry right now. Being a lazy girl sucks most especially when your mother is not around, and can I just add I can't cook? I am indeed a hopeless case.

Since I do not know about cooking, I settled on getting an instant noodle in our cupboard. I also boiled water since we don't have a water dispenser in our house.

After settling all of it, I sat on the sofa and dibs into it.

I'm in the middle of eating when our doorbell rang. Since I am too sucked up with eating my instant noodle, it took me time to decide to open it.

In the end, I get annoyed with the multiple ringing so eventually, I had no choice but to go and get it.

My eyes narrowed as soon as I spotted the person outside our gate. Don't you tell me he's...?

I quickly opened the door as I confirmed it was him.

He gave me a grin which earned a roll of eyes from me.

"What are you doing here?" I straightforwardly asked.

"Delivering food for you?" he even raised his hand, so I could see the plastic bag he was holding.

My stomach growled. Jaehyun seems to hear it that's why he bit his lip and tried his best to wear his poker face but failed miserably.

"What are you? A delivery boy?" I sarcastically asked.

He chuckled blissfully. Go on, Jaehyun. Laugh at me. I'll make sure you won't step even a little in our house if you continue doing that.

"Uh–" He licked his lips, "Perhaps?"

Right. This guy is a mystery.

I did not say anything. Instead, I started marching to enter our house while Jaehyun followed me.

I made him sit on our couch as soon as we entered.

"Why do you want to drink? Coffee, tea, or–?"

"You," he said, suppressing a demure smile.

I chose to ignore the abnormal beating of my heart and instead look at him with bloodshot eyes.

He chuckled, "I'm just kidding. Water will be enough."

I walked to the kitchen to get him a glass of water. When I came back, he immediately asked me.

"You're eating an instant noodle for lunch?" he asked, looking ridiculed.

I stared at him and nodded innocently. I saw how his face fell because of my answer.

What's so big deal about it? Instant noodles are delicious. I see no wrong in eating it.

"Tss..." he hissed.

The hell?

"What's your problem?"

"Eating instant food is bad for your health. You might get a kidney stone if you resume doing that. Instant food is like taking beer so please, don't eat instants again."

"You are overreacting! Even my Mom didn't say that to me. Are you my Daddy? No!"

"I'm not your Daddy?" A smile was playing in his lips.

"Of course!" I exclaimed.

"You sure?"

When it all registered to me, I blushed.

"We'll see," he chuckled sexily.

I did not bother speaking. Jaehyun on the other hand place nuggets on my plate.

I ate it with glee without noticing he was right next to me. I was so whipped at eating my favorite food that's why I didn't realize that Jaehyun was looking fondly at me.

"You're cute while eating," he said.

I paused from eating. God, this is so embarrassing. I almost choked from what I am eating that's why Jaehyun handed me a glass of water.

I saw how Jaehyun smiled proudly.

"Why are you smiling like an idiot?"

"You just drink on my cap. We had an indirect kiss,"

My face flushed in faint red. Fuck! I'm not a sole fan of cussing but why do I feel so giddy? Even the butterflies in my stomach are betraying me.

Upon finishing, I cleaned everything on the table. He offered to help me, but I immediately refused. I reasoned out that it is bad to let the visitors clean when in fact; I just don't want to be amused by his helpfulness.

When I get back in the living room, I notice how his phone is ringing continuously while Jaehyun is just staring at it.

"You should answer that," I said.

He almost looks shocked because of what I said. However, he still manages to say something.

"It's unimportant. I'm just going to turn my phone off."

I rolled my eyes. I conclude that the person who's calling him is his girlfriend. He's such an ass.

"These past few days, you've been so extra sweet and caring to me. You always remind me of things through messages. We're always together every morning and even after our classes. Now, you're delivering the food I wanted. Tell me the truth, Yoonoh, why are you playing with me?"

He was taken aback. Even I was surprised by what I came up with.

But it's alright. I need to ask this now. It is now or never. I need to be enlightened.

"What if I say I like you? Is that enough to answer your question?" he asked.

We had eye contact. We contact is a perilous, dangerous thing but enchanting, oh so lovely.

He gently wrapped his hand around my wrist and pulled me that made me sat on his lap. We both stared at each other for a while. The next thing I knew, his soft lips are already planted in mine. It was slow and soft, comforting in effective ways that words would never be. His hand rested below my ear, his thumb caressing my cheek as our breaths mingled.

It ended quickly, but I stayed comfortably on his lap. He was staring at me lovingly; my cheeks still red from what happened. Jaehyun was holding me as if I'm the most vulnerable thing in the world.

We were so close to each other that I even feel his heartbeat against my capacious chest.

During that time, I wasn't thinking about the consequences. All I know is I am, brutally, inevitably falling for Jaehyun.

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A/N:

Does anyone have a clue where is this story going? ><