Throughout the whole dinner,Jake made sure to leave a good impression of himself to her family,throwing on few jokes here and there,sharing his experiences and intently listening to what the older couple has to say along with what her little brother would occasionally add to the stories,it wasn't purely just because he'd end up being their only daughter's husband but also because of how kind hearted and welcoming her family was towards him. Treating him like a normal human being and not ogling at him at the fact he's a hot shot. The humble atmosphere of the house and the people made it feel like a warm hug to him,as if it's something he had missed for so long.

But aside from that,he didn't let a single chance of stealing a glance at the high schooler Infront of her go to a waste. Whenever her family is busy enjoying their meals,Jake would look up-waiting for her to interlock eyes with him and send small smiles,winks and even a few kisses just to get her blushing and squirming to keep a straight face.

Jake couldn't help but to admire how adorable Suyeon looked when she was eating,her soft cheeks moving with the movement of her chewing and her cute lips as of a baby's. It made him want to reach out and pinch her face right then and there but he had to hold back,sadly. He went back to his own bowl of delicious food,devouring it with a content heart as his mind was occupied with the only thought of the girl he was sitting opposite to. A small smile grew on his lips subconsciously at the reminiscing of her irresistible face.

"So Mr.Sim..." Her father began,taking a sip of his drink and continuing "Do you have a place to stay at? I'm only asking since it seems like you headed straight from the airport" He said gestering at his neat appearance. His words stirred up something in Jake and he blinked his eyes for a moment, contemplating whether he should execute his impulsive thoughts. Suyeon noticed how he stayed still as if in deep in thought,she suspected that he was UpTo something and slid down on her seat sligfthly,reaching her foot to his and tapping on his slightly as if warning him not to do anything his mind is saying at the moment.

Jake looked over at the girl who acted as if she was inspecting the silverware as if nothing else in the room was more interesting than that. A smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he made-up his mind and spoke.

"Actually,no I couldn't book a hotel at the rush so I probably should do so later after I leave" He wasn't entirely wrong,he actually didn't book a hotel and he didn't want to stay at he didn't plan on staying at his parents place.

It wasn't anything out of the ordinary for her parents but she could hear the sarcasm in his tone which made her press harder on his foot. He quickly overlapped his other foot on top of hers and poised it there. Suyeon let out a sudden cough to cover up a small squeal and drank some water. The latter had to hold back everything in him to not smile so widely.

"Oh well you could stay at ours if you don't mind,our humble home isn't of any grade near 5 star hotels but it sure is comfortable Mr.Sim" The father insisted hesitantly,worried their house wouldn't be suiting for his taste.

"Mr.Kang please,you can just call me Jake as I mentioned earlier" He chuckled tenderly "And oh I already love the atmosphere of your pretty house. Feels so home" He said glancing around the wooden interior.

Suyeon nearly jumped from her seat at how he just accepted the offer so easily. Her eyes wide open and mouth slightly ajar.

"Dad I don't think it would be right for him to stay here since it's not-" She tried to protest nicely but Jake interrupted.

"Oh no it's completely fine,I used to live in a smaller house before I rose with fame anyways,it feels nice to be surrounded by humble and kind hearted people like you and your family Mr.Kang" He said with a grin looking at the man and then the daughter who had a tint of red dust spreading on her cheeks and the tips of her ears.

"Oh you're so kind yourself son,bringing so much of presents without any notice. I'm looking forward to working with you" The father said with wrinkled eyes and a hearty smile when he got a call "oh excuse me" He excused himself and stood up,leaving to pick up the phone.

The daughter on the other hand was sweating buckets at the thought of her secret boyfriend staying over at her house and on the first day they met. She looked over at the last two members of her family to see them occupied with enjoying their meals. She snapped her head at Jakes direction to see him already starring at her intently and winked with a sneaky smile. She felt her heart thump inside her ribcage at an uneasy pace at his small gestures. She took in a deep breath to calm her giddy self down for a moment as she glared at him,mouthing him a few incoherent words.

"What are you doing?!" She said silently,hoping he'd get what she meant but instead he furrowed his eyebrows,tilting his head to the side and giggled quietly.

He then made a kissy face and a finger heart. She pursed her lips as a reaction,her tough exterior almost breaking at his continuous teasing but even before she could do anything more,her father came back in.

"Jake it was your friend jay saying that he had already booked a hotel for you and was asking when you'd return" The father announced with a disconcerting look. A little sad he wouldn't be able of having the youngan stay over and spend more quality time.

Jake's face was the one that looked the unhappiest at that moment. His mouth fallen open and eyes furrowed with sadness meanwhile Suyeon sighed with relief washing over her senses,though a small part of her hoped to have him staying.

"Oh...is that so? Well thank you for informing" He said transiting his features to a airy chuckle,masking his disappointment. He looked over at his dear girlfriend to see her mocking him with a pout and her hand over her heart. Jake scanned the room for a moment,making sure no one else but the latter was watching and stuck his tongue out at her before going back to his meal with a sullen expression.

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A while later he had to depart from the house he didn't want to step out of even for a moment. He felt like he was a part of the family itself. He had a sincere smile on his face throughout the whole time other than the moments his laughter bubbles in the air cheerily. What he was mostly happy and glad was to see and be in the presence of the girl he had been in a relationship with for so long that it felt like years to him.

Seeing her eyes crinkle and her lips stretch upwards,her habit of covering her mouth when she laughs that he has noticed and now adores. He didn't want the day to end. He didn't want to have any more distance between them again,he wants to stay close with her.

As fast as it might seem for them to move on so quick,he couldn't help but to think of how it must feel to have her in his arms,wrapped tightly in his arms keeping her close to his chest where his heart beated with warmth at any thought of her.

"Thank you once again for dropping by son" Her father didn't like the idea of calling him by his name and since he didn't want the elder to call him by honorifics,the elder decided to settle with calling him son. It was another check in Jakes list of 'signs of being approved by my girlfriends family' The name made him feel so welcomed and giddy at the fact he was already taken in as a son.

"Oh no Mr and Mrs. Kang,the pleasure was all mine. I had a great time spending with all of you" He said with that unfaltering smile as his eyes scanned the four family members,his eyes stopping at Suyeons momentarily before retreating to look at the elder "Thank you for the delicious dinner,I'll be leaving then. Have a good night and take care!" He bid his farewell and bowed respectfully before turning away unwillingly. Already feeling empty at the thought of losing sight of his beloved  girlfriend.

Jake was practically bouncing with joy all the way back to the hotel Jay had got them a reservation for. His mind foggy and clouded with pink sparkly hearts around the image of his girlfriends symphonic laughter. He felt like a schoolboy crushing on the popular girl at school. He never thought he'd be this stupid in love.

T.B.C 💌

Written 08.11.24

Authors Note

Y'all Istg I'm so sorry ;-; I keep forgetting and procrastinating and oh god I even forgot to post for jakies bday ༼⁠;⁠´⁠༎ຶ⁠ ⁠۝ ⁠༎ຶ⁠༽