You - despite your age, weren't probably an adult girl yet - because you threw yourself on the bed like a teenager. You tucked head into the pillows, hands clenched into fists, and suppressed a laugh that tried to escape from your throat.
You swore in your mind for a sudden surge of courage, or, you can say more, stupidity.
Maybe it's because of a temporary lack of oxygen? All because of his sudden closeness and the proposal to date out of nowhere - it literally took your breath away.
Even with your eyes closed, his face refused to disappear. His glittering eyes continued to stare at you, and his smile intimidated you.
Dopamine and endorphine walked dangerously on the edge - awakening images of weird reality - taking unreal shapes. They played with you as they wanted. And you remained in their control.
Inhale - exhale - and again. You opened eyes.

| JUNGKOOK's POV |

"Surprise me." The words were humming in his ears for several hours. He hardly moved from the spot. Since he settled down comfortably on the couch, he thought about the challenge this inconspicuous girl had given him.
I can't just take her to dinner. Even if it is the best restaurant in the world. It is too simple, too classic. We can't go see a movie in the cinema - I'm risking too much and the last thing I need is a scandal.

He hid his face in hands, resigned. Jungkook was well aware, that dating in his case was playing with fire. First of all, he had never been on a date - he had neither the time, nor the courage, nor the permission. Secondly, going out in public is always associated with a huge risk - and this is not only about the fans themselves, who would not let him live, but also about the paparazzi, who are just waiting for a scandal - and thus would also endanger you.
Then there's the question of safety - and he can't take security with him, because he'd have to tell you everything.
And the truth is, he doesn't want to tell you anything at all. At least for now.
It's a wonderful feeling to spend time with someone, who doesn't know who you are, even if becoming mundane for a while. It's so new - so exciting.

| Y/N's POV |

One whole day and a half of the next have passed. It's was hard to say if you were waiting for a call from him. If someone was looking at you from the side, he would see a busy girl who cooks, cleans, writes, draws, cleans again, tries to focus on her work again ...
Now, if you look at it like that, you must have been waiting for that call after all. And yet, when the phone rang, the sound of it practically paralyzed you. You stood completely motionless for a moment and stared at the screen of the device.
Jungkook.
Why video call?
Inhale, exhale - and again. You picked up.

"Y/N... Challenge accepted. So if you're free tonight... then I have this surprise for you."
His melodic voice calmed your nervousness. There was something soothing about him. It helped almost immediately.
And despite the fact, that it was only a video call, you immediately noticed how happy he was.

"Just tell me where and when and I'll be ready," you replied jokingly, trying to hide a trace of the stress that still remains.
The truth was, you loved surprises. All kinds of surprises - both: small and large. You even enjoyed a four-leaf clover. So you couldn't wait to see what he planned for both of you.

Eight o'clock in the evening Jungkook knocked on your door.
He looked insane. Like a million dollars. And not only his perfectly styled hair or cute bunny face... His clothes ... so elegant, so classic.
Your heart skipped a little.

| JUNGKOOK's POV |

And here I am - standing in front of her door, stressing out like a little boy. Knock knock - I tap timidly. She opens. Oh God help me. She - in this dress. The blood is bubbling up in my temples, I am losing touch with reality a bit. What a delicacy. She looks like a butterfly. And I thought she couldn't be any more subtle.

"Jungkook" - and she says my name again. A smile creeps onto my lips. Wait, am I smiling like a fool? I shake my head. I lick my lips. I scold myself for that too.
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale.

"You look gorgeous in that dress," I finally mumble. Stop staring ... and why do I growl in my mind, at myself?

| Y/N's POV |

Jungkook looked like he was at war with himself.
A few uncontrollable movements, a nervous smile, and distracted eyesight, but he still focused on you.

"You look gorgeous in this dress." - you finally heard from your guest. Your face turned scarlet red immediately.

He held out his hand to you, and you timidly grabbed it. Didn't even notice, when you both left the building, you didn't remember because of stress whether you closed the apartment and how you took the elevator downstairs.
Jungkook opened the door of his car for you. You made yourself comfortable and tried to relax at any costs. It wasn't easy. When you saw him beside you, behind the wheel, in these clothes, so attractive and elegant ... you couldn't take your eyes off him all the way.

"Here we are," he said with a smile, as you finally arrived. He was happy like a child, because you were staring at him all the way. Yes, he noticed. It was impossible not to notice.
You were both standing in front of a little restaurant now. But it wasn't just an ordinary place. It looked like an oasis of peace - small, intimate and romantic.
Upon entering, you immediately noticed, that no one else was there except for the two of you. But you thought it was pure coincidence.

Jungkook invited you to the table with a slight gesture, pushed back a chair for you, and ordered red wine.

Ah, so a classic, fancy dinner - you thought, sure it was his whole plan.
And even if it would be, you probably wouldn't be disappointed. However, Jungkook had completely different plans.
You just finished wine, when Jungkook suddenly disappeared somewhere. You looked around the restaurant, but saw nothing in the dim light.

"Turn around," you suddenly heard a familiar voice behind you.

You slowly turned head in the direction of the sound. You expected him to be standing right behind you, maybe ask you to dance, or give you some flowers ...
But what you saw won with every idea you had in mind.
He was sitting in a chair with a guitar on his lap. The delicate light that enveloped him, only added to his charm. He looked like a dream. Jungkook smiled shyly and adjusted the microphone.

After a while he sang and you just floated away.
How is it even possible, to have such a wonderful voice?

"That faint voice of yours that grazed me
Please call my name one more time
I'm standing under the frozen light,
But I'll walk step by step towards you
Still with you"*

You listened in delight - unable to precise your own feelings.

I just met him though.
Why does my heart stubbornly wants to fall for him?

***

"Oh, so you're a musician after all," you asked him as soon as he came back.
"Yes, I won't hide it anymore. I am. And actually, I'm not singing alone, but we'll come back to this topic another time."

He smiled. And oh my god. His smile was so soothing.

You both had dinner and time flew by quickly, with interesting conversation and jokes.
As it was really late, you were sure, that Jungkook would drive you straight home.
He, however, stopped the car on the edge of the city.

"I'd like to go for a walk with you, if you don't mind," he asked quietly.
"Of course I don't." you didn't even hesitate and smiled broadly at him.

The road led gently uphill. You both took your time. The evening was pleasantly warm, the view of the city was insane, and you were just silently enjoying each other's presence.
Jungkook got lost in his thoughts.

"What are you thinking about?" you asked him gently.

Jungkook stopped and looked at you intently. He brushed a lock of your hair away.
"I was thinking about you. About myself. About us. About this meeting and the next one.
I was thinking about the direction, in which this all is going. Is that too fast for you Y/N?"
He blurted out the stream of words.

You took your time to answer. The way he said all this to you, was so sincere, unexpected, direct and yet not intrusive. He deserved the same honest answer, no matter how stressed you were in this moment.

"I usually need more time to think about the future or any feelings.
We met in one quick moment, there was a spark, and I am enjoying our time together ...

"But...?" he interrupted you.

"But I'm a little scared... what if it all ends in the same quick moment?"

He grabbed your hand and looked at you with those big doe eyes.
"Y/N, do you want this to end?" he whispered.
You shook your head.

"Then let this spark become fire" - he muttered, crashing his lips against yours.

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* "Still with you" by Jungkook

NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR

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