Fall Into You

Fall Into You

Pairing: Jiu x GN!8thMember!Reader

Warnings / Misc. -- Injury, Little Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Fluff

Word Count: ~ 6,087

Summary: When practicing for your upcoming unit stage with Jiu, things don't go entirely according to plan.

Requested By: @twicex0nce2001​

Disclaimer: This writing is a work of fiction, and no disrespect is meant for those mentioned herein.

A/N: Hey everyone, I'm back again! Hope you enjoy this one :) Make sure to give it some love if you do <3

P.S. ~ Go check out my latest Yoohyeon work if you haven't yet!

💖 Happy Reading 🌹

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Sua's arms were lazily wrapped around your shoulders as you sat between her legs on the floor, watching intently as Jiu ran through her individual section of your upcoming unit stage. 

You leaned back against her, finding comfort in her soft embrace. For the time being, it distracted you from the worry you were feeling. 

The second oldest was privy to your nervousness, and that's precisely why she was there. She could've taken the day off, but she wanted to come and support you. 

"You're gonna do great," she assured, as the music began to wind down. 

Jiu was approaching her ending pose when an uneasy sigh slipped past your lips. 

"I hope so." 

As always, your girlfriend did incredible. From start to finish, she commanded the room with such graceful power that everyone found themselves enraptured. She only made a couple of small errors, and she immediately corrected them so as to avoid repeating them again in the future. How she made it all look so easy, you would never understand. 

“Thank you, everyone. Good work!” She said with a smile, once everyone began to clap for her. 

They all humbly bowed to one another before beginning to disperse for a short break. After grabbing a towel that one of the staff had set out for her, she turned around and made her way over to the two of you.

“You did good out there, sexy,” Sua playfully flirted, wiggling her eyebrows. 

Jiu grimaced and stuck her tongue out in response, though she couldn’t help but laugh, too. She lightly flicked her on the forehead before reaching her hands out to you. 

You took them, smiling at how soft they were in your own, and allowed her to pull you to your feet. She wasted no time in wrapping her arms around you, offering her warm and safe embrace to sink into.

“How are you feeling, jagi?”

Her voice was soft in your ear, and her hands rubbed comforting patterns on your back. Heat radiated from her skin, and you could feel her chest still rising a little faster than normal; her shirt clung to her curves in a beautiful way.

“I’m alright,” you fibbed, hoping that if you said it enough you’d start to believe it yourself. 

She could tell something was definitely off. You’d been in your head all day, and a bit more distant than normal. When the eight of you went out for breakfast earlier that morning you weren’t as lively as usual and you didn’t talk very much. 

And anytime you were worried about something, you chose to deal with it on your own and retreat into yourself in an attempt to find a solution that way. Reaching out for help wasn’t usually your first instinct, and she knew that. So, of course, seeing it happen again right before her eyes brought out her concern not only as your leader, but also your girlfriend. 

“Talk to me,” she requested, as she pulled away just far enough to look at you. 

Her eyes met yours, shining and full of sincerity. It made your heart ache. She wasn’t asking for much, and you genuinely hated to worry her like this. Opening up a bit was the least you could do. 

You took a deep breath and shifted in her arms a little, not really knowing where to start. 

With your performances coming up and so much to do to prepare, you’d been feeling overwhelmed. But things had reached a peak when your unit stage was announced and you were introduced to the challenging routine that it would feature. 

The company’s choreographers were some of the best in the industry, and their creativity and prowess never ceased to amaze you. But, on the flip side, that also meant that they were constantly trying to incorporate new and exciting moves. Every comeback, a slew of interesting tricks was introduced to gain the audience’s attention and stay relevant in their minds. It only made sense, of course, and you appreciated their dedication to the craft. But learning the actual choreo itself was a whole nother issue to tackle. 

Especially, in your present case. And that’s precisely why you were so upset.

The company was aware of the hold that you and Jiu had over the fanbase, given that so many of them loved to see you together and always showed a particularly intense enthusiasm when it came to your shared stages. So, in light of that, you were paired with her for the concert. 

You were two of the most capable members when it came to experimental choreographies, considering your ability to adapt and pick things up quickly. So when you were assigned an especially difficult move that was to be executed swiftly and at a crucial point in the dance, it didn’t surprise you. But it did worry you.

If you messed it up, it would be hard to recover; and aside from the aspect of embarrassment, it was genuinely a bit dangerous. Two backup dancers were tasked with lifting you into the air before tossing you onto the couch that would be in the center of the stage and holding everyone’s focus. If you didn’t land well, your mistake would be painfully obvious.

Truthfully, it was a lot to have weighing on you. The last thing you wanted to do was mess up and ruin the stage for Jiu as well. 

She tilted her head, waiting patiently for your response. It was almost like she could hear all of the negative thoughts racing around in your mind.

The pad of her thumb ran across your cheek, letting you know everything was okay. 

After taking another deep breath, you started to explain. 

“I don’t know. I just feel like–”

“Alright, everyone!” One of the lead choreographers said with an elevated voice, aiming to gain everyone’s attention once again. You turned to look at him immediately, and Jiu followed suit – but not without subtly sighing in annoyance at his timing.

“We’ll begin in a minute. Please take your places and be ready.” 

Your shoulders fell a little at that, and Jiu didn’t fail to notice it. Her hand on your cheek softly applied pressure as she redirected your attention back to her. 

“We can talk after,” you said as you faked a smile, intending to ease her worry. “I promise.”

Although she clearly wasn’t satisfied, she nodded anyway. There wasn’t anything she could do at the moment, and she trusted that you would stay true to your word. 

She tugged you forward enough to press her lips to your cheek in a sweet kiss. The simple gesture did more for you than she even realized; you briefly closed your eyes to soak in the feeling. 

“Go crush it, Y/N/N.” She whispered, only to you. 

Your moment with her kept you distracted from Sua, who was planning to slap your ass as a way of wishing you good luck. When she realized that her sitting position didn’t allow her to quite reach it, though, she settled for the back of your thigh instead. 

“Ow!” you yelped, jostling in Jiu’s embrace. Sua simply beamed up at you with a wide smirk, and you shook your head at her. 

“Pabo,” you mumbled, as Jiu’s arms released you. 

Sua puckered her lips and blew exaggerated kisses, making you smile despite yourself. You stuck a pinky out to her and she interlocked her own with it, tugging slightly. It was your special way of offering silent support to one another – no matter how much you may have teased each other. Her gaze softened as she glanced from your joined hands to your face. 

The choreographer called again for everyone to fall into their places after that, and so you begrudgingly went.

Both of the girls shouted for you and sent thumbs up from across the room once you were all set up to begin. The dancers welcomed you with smiles as well, and you felt a little more comfortable as a result. 

Once the staff in charge of audio gave everyone their signal, you pushed your remaining doubts away and transitioned into your stage persona. Like a flipped switch, your poker face hid your fear.

The music started softly, floating out of the speakers and creating a sensual vibe as it filled the room. Your moves reflected that, all full of practiced flirtation and physicality. 

Jiu’s eyes were glued to you, and Sua made fun of her for how obvious her ogling was. But she simply pushed her over and took a long sip from her water bottle, unfazed. She used the towel around her neck to dab at the sweat on her forehead.

Every motion and gesture you made was overflowing with confidence, and you carried yourself perfectly through the song. Honestly, it was probably one of the best runs you’d had yet. Your dedication was clear, and the longer the song played, the more relaxed you became. Your guard began to slip away, little by little, until you were free of the dread that had plagued you earlier. 

The continued shouts and claps that both Jiu and Sua let out spurred you on even more, and you found yourself smiling without even meaning to. You weren’t even fazed when the stunt kicked off. 

But all of that bliss came to an end when you were halfway through it. 

The two male backup dancers hoisted you onto their shoulders as intended, but one of them failed to secure his footing properly. He swayed before managing to plant his foot and restabilize, and you stumbled over some of your lyrics because of it. 

Jiu sat up a little straighter as her leader instincts kicked in. She set her jaw, and the grip she had on her towel tightened. Sua paid closer attention as well. 

You shook off the mistake and continued on, picking back up with your lyrics as you completed your hand tutting routine, still in the air. It ended well, and you mentally praised yourself for such a good recovery. 

But, again, the same backup dancer from before missed his next cue. His mind seemed to be somewhere else entirely – perhaps his first mistake had psyched him out – and his resulting movements demonstrated that. 

The music sped up, signaling for the change in position. 

Both of them lifted you off of their shoulders and prepared to toss you onto the couch, but his failed timing and stance clashed with the other dancer’s proper movements. The swift throw happened on the wrong beat, thus leaving you unprepared. 

It all happened in the blink of an eye. Truthfully, you weren’t even fully aware of what awaited you until it was too late. 

“Y/N!” A staff member shouted, just as the world around you went sideways. 

Another nearby dancer spotted your form beginning to fall in their peripheral, and they reached out to grab you before you could hit the ground; but it was too little too late. Their fingertips merely brushed against the fabric of your shirt as you slipped out of their hold and fell to the floor. 

Your hands managed to hit first, absorbing most of the impact; but the subsequent shoot of fiery pain up your left arm made you cry out. 

Jiu’s attention – which had momentarily shifted elsewhere – snapped directly to you at the sound. It made her stomach drop in a nauseating way, and it didn’t take her long to piece together what had happened.

“No!”

“Oh shit…”

“I’m so sorry–”

A slew of apologies resounded around the room, as well as noises of concern. The backup dancers instantly crowded around you, and some of the staff rushed out of the room to retrieve the company’s medical personnel that remained on standby for situations just like this.  

Jiu scrambled to you, and Sua wasn’t far behind. They pushed their way past the crowding dancers and staff to be by your side. 

The one responsible for the accident was crouched next to you and helping you sit up. He looked miserably distraught, but Jiu didn’t particularly care. Panic and anger were swirling inside of her. He should’ve been more careful. She glared at him, having the urge to reprimand him severely for getting you hurt.

But when you let out another soft whine of pain, all of that dissipated. Her only concern was you.

“What happened, jagi?” Her gaze and tone both softened as she addressed you. “What hurts?”

Your mind was too jumbled from the adrenaline coursing through your body to form a coherent explanation, so you simply glanced down at your wrist, cradling it. She nodded, understanding. 

Sua sent the dancer away, knowing it was best to keep everyone separated when tensions were high. She was just as worried about you as Jiu, and she honestly didn’t trust herself to refrain from yelling at him, either. Professionalism was certainly harder to maintain at times like this. 

She took his place at your other side, and the two of them remained with you while you waited on the medical staff to arrive. They fussed over you and did their best to make sure you were comfortable in the meantime, and you thanked them for keeping you distracted. 

Jiu was especially protective, with the way she guarded you from everyone else, just in case one of them managed to be clumsy and hurt you, too. She stayed vigilant the entire time.

Thundering footsteps soon echoed down the corridor outside of the practice room – evidence of your incoming saviors. 

Sua stood up and allowed them to take her spot, but Jiu didn’t budge. They accepted that and let her be, much to your relief. 

Two women greeted you; the first one, crouching closest to you, introduced herself with a pitying smile. Her colleague, holding a basket full of medical supplies and tools for assessment, did the same from behind her. 

They were both incredibly gentle and patient with you as they completed their evaluation; their calm demeanor put you at ease, thus making their job even easier. Jiu’s reassuring presence also aided in that, as well as the hand that she rested against the small of your back to support you. Sua peered down as they worked, fighting the urge to pace anytime you let out a noise of discomfort. Her arms were crossed at her chest.

Before long, the two of them had reached a diagnosis. 

The woman in charge pushed her glasses higher onto the bridge of her nose as she regarded you. “It appears to be a sprained wrist. The damage is moderate, from what I can tell, but its condition is very delicate. You’ll need to take things easy to avoid making it worse.”

Jiu’s eyes fell shut briefly, full of disappointment. She was hoping the injury would be less severe.

“We’ll wrap it to ensure that it remains stabilized, and you can use painkillers to treat the soreness.” She explained. “The RICE method is effective in injuries like this. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation.” 

You nodded, swallowing carefully. That definitely wasn’t the best news to be hearing so close to performance day. 

“Thank you,” you said to them, bowing your head in a show of gratitude. “I appreciate your help.”

“You’re more than welcome, Y/N.”

The two of them traded places, and the second woman dug into her box of supplies to find the wrap. She placed a flat tray beneath your forearm, settling it on your lap, before lightly directing your wrist onto the center of it. You hissed when she straightened it out, and Jiu tensed a little against you at the sound, out of instinct. 

“I’m alright,” you said over your shoulder, just to her. 

She settled down after that with a quiet sigh; but stress was present in the noise, and it only made you wonder what was going through her head. You hated that your accident may have put any extra pressure on her. 

The woman continued winding the wrap around your skin until it was fully set in place. She instructed you again to be extra careful, especially within the next few days, as they were some of the most crucial for healing. 

Jiu retained the information that they provided just as readily as you – maybe even a bit more so, given her nurturing nature – and made sure to commit it all to memory. She crafted a sort of mental to-do list on the spot, filling the page of it with every task she could think of that would help you get better faster. 

Once the women were finished and you shared a word of parting, Jiu wasted no time in pulling her cell phone out of her pocket. 

She dialed up a number and held it to her ear, and you turned around, eyeing her curiously. Sua shared an equally inquisitive look at the eldest member.

“Eomma!” Jiu declared happily, once her call was answered upon the third ring. “I have a favor to ask…”

—-----------

Jiu’s Family Home

*knock knock*

“Coming!” Mrs. Kim called, her distant voice and footfalls growing nearer by the second. 

You shook your head as the two of you waited on the porch, feeling embarrassed. This was ridiculous. 

Before long, the mahogany door swung open, revealing her smiling mother. “Jiu, Y/N! Welc–” 

Her greeting paused abruptly when she noticed that Jiu had you hoisted up into her arms, cradling you close. She had refused to let you walk anywhere, ever since you complained that your hips were sore from the fall, too. She had insisted on carrying you. 

“...welcome!” She picked back up. To her credit, she didn’t remain fazed for very long at all. 

Jiu stepped past her when she ushered you in, and she shut the door behind the two of you shortly thereafter. An apron was stretched across her waist, and a few smudges of ingredients were visible on its surface. Its strings were tied in the back in a pretty bow.

Jiu had informed her of your accident and asked to bring you over, considering it was a longer drive from the company building to the dorm than it was to their house, and she wanted you to have the chance to rest as soon as possible. She knew that although the girls always meant well, they could also be a little… much at times; so she figured that bringing you here was the perfect solution in the meantime.

“Your father and I have some food cooking. It should be ready in a few minutes.”

“Thank you, eomma.”

The older woman simply smiled at her daughter in response. The gesture held a million words, like usual; all unsaid yet all understood. 

She stepped forward and placed a gentle hand atop your wrist; you could feel the warmth and sincerity radiating from her palm even through the material of the wrap. 

“We hope you make a speedy recovery, Y/N/N,” she affirmed endearingly. 

Perhaps it was the pain still coursing through your body in tiny shockwaves, or maybe just the sweetness of the moment, but part of you felt the urge to tear up at her hospitality. Jiu’s family never failed to make you feel welcomed and valued; at every opportunity they received, they made sure to remind you of how much they cared. 

It was obvious where Jiu got it from.

“The speediest,” another voice called, gaining your attention. It was Mr. Kim, standing in the doorway of the kitchen with a dishrag slung across his shoulder. His genuine smile warmed your heart. 

“I don’t know how to thank you enough,” you lamented, looking between them. But Mrs. Kim waved her free hand into the air, dismissing the thought altogether. 

“Don’t worry about that, honey. We already know,” she chuckled lightly. 

“We’re still sorting through all of the presents you gave us for Christmas.”

Jiu giggled at the memory of that, too, as she replayed it in her mind. The two of you had quite literally geared up to go shopping, with both of you donning camo and dark under eye paint just for the hell of it. It earned you some weird stares, then, but neither of you minded; it took the edge off of the stress you felt from shopping in the holiday’s calamitous conditions, and that in itself was enough to justify it ten times over.

At least you were odd together. That’s all that mattered, anyway.

“Still,” you playfully rolled your eyes, grinning. “Thank you guys. So much.”

They both returned your smile and assured you that they would do it a million times again – though they were clear that that wasn’t an invitation for you to get hurt that often. 

Following another word or two of parting, they both headed back to the kitchen to continue cooking and turned the two of you loose. 

Jiu carried you to her room and laid you down in the center of her bed, easing you onto it like you were fragile porcelain. A bag of ice sat on the nightstand, recently put there by Mr. Kim. A sticky note was stuck to the top of it, showing a hand drawn smiley-face beside the words, “Hope this helps!” 

When Jiu noticed you smiling to yourself, she tracked your line of sight over to it. 

“I’m starting to think they like you more than me,” she played, affectionately watching over you. 

“Can you blame them?” 

You pretended to flip your hair over your shoulder, and her mouth fell open. 

She scowled, acting mad. “Yah–” 

“Kidding, jagi,” you soothed, bringing your uninjured hand up to hers. When you squeezed it three times as a silent way of saying I love you, she dropped the act. 

She leaned over the side of the bed to kiss your forehead, then the tip of your nose, and then your lips before pulling away from you completely. The sudden loss of contact made you frown for a moment, but it quickly became clear that she was on a mission. 

The next thing on her to-do list was of utmost importance, she declared, as she opened the closet that resided next to her bed. 

Pillows – endless, endless rows of pillows – sat inside of it, stacked upon one another. The way that her mischievous smile grew upon finding them there, just like they always used to be, made a grimace pull on your features as realization dawned on you. 

She wasted no time in filling her arms with them, and you knew then that there was only one possible outcome…

-

When she was finished with her mission, you were surrounded by so many pillows that you couldn't even move. Every available inch of you was bordered by them in some way; you doubted you were even visible anymore, with how deep you were buried. 

“Jiu,” you started, barely intelligible from the way your cheeks were squished together, “...I sprained my wrist. Not my whole body.”

She pouted, too cute for her own good. “But that was a bad fall. I want you to be as comfortable as possible.”

You merely blinked at her in response. 

“Just hold me. I’ll be better in no time.”

Her eyes narrowed as she pondered your suggestion. 

“Fine,” she sighed, pretending to be upset over her wasted effort, “...but you’re keeping at least one under your arm.”

You looked up at her and grinned dopily as she approached the bed. “Deal.”

She uncovered you, piece by piece, but she made sure to leave the line of pillows closest to you where they were; she knew that you would benefit from having at least a little extra cushioning around the places you’d hit the hardest, no matter what you said. 

She had assessed your body back at the company, finding bruises on your hips and arms, so she had plenty of insight into where you needed them most. 

Once you were readjusted and comfortable, she took the ice bag from the table and splayed it across your wrist. 

She settled down beside you in a pocket of free space and laid on her side, using her arm to prop her head up. She wanted to look at you, like always. 

Her free hand came to rest against your stomach, which she rubbed lovingly. Her fingers brushed slow patterns across the soft material of your shirt there, putting you at ease. So much thought and care was present in the simplest of her touches; and that fact was never lost on you. 

“Thank you, my love,” you said after a moment, as you peered down at her. She raised her head enough to lock eyes with you; hers were warm mocha, swirling with all the love she held for you. The sweet smile on her face kickstarted your healing process that much faster. 

“Sweetheart,” she sighed, amused, “You don’t have to thank me. There’s no one I’d rather do this for.”

“Yeah?” You teased.

“Yeah.” She affirmed. “I just wish you weren’t hurting.”

That gave you an idea. 

“How about you come kiss me better, then?”

You didn’t miss the subtle way her eyes raked across your body, completely out of instinct. Such a simple request from you could still make her mind run wild.

She didn’t waste time in answering with words. Instead, she scooted up a little further on the bed and planted both of her hands at your side, keeping herself propped up. She leaned in and hovered her lips over yours, wanting to play a little. You tilted your head to the side, tempting her with perfect access to that mouth of yours that she loved so much. 

When you innocently smiled at her, she was done for. 

She closed what little distance remained between you and pressed her lips to yours, all in one fluid motion. Your uninjured hand cupped her cheek, coaxing her to lean into your touch. You hummed appreciatively when you tasted the chapstick that she had on – it was the flavor that you had told her was your favorite some time ago.

Such a sucker for the little things.

While you kissed away her worries and stress, pressing reassurance after reassurance to her soft lips, she kissed away the pain you were feeling. 

Every little laugh that escaped her when she got a bit carried away with her touches.

Every added flood of blush to her checks when you pulled her in closer. 

Each gentle sigh you let out into her mouth when she held you just right. 

Altogether, they were the most precious things to her in the world. You were the most precious thing. 

Her everything and more.

But guilt began to rise in you again, inching into your mind little by little. You felt like you didn’t deserve all of her kindness and understanding.

“I’m sorry,” you mumbled against her lips, disappointed. 

“For what, baby?” 

She pulled away just enough to study you. 

“Being so distant lately, and now this,” you explained, glancing at your injury. “We’ll have to totally readjust our performance, and it’s all my fault."

Her head shook gently. “None of this is your fault. It’s not like you intended for it to happen.”

“Still,” you sighed, attempting to find a way to blame yourself like usual. “I’ve just been so in my head about the stage… maybe it finally caught up to me. I don't wanna let anyone down.”

“Is that what you were going to tell me at practice earlier?” Her gaze softened.

You nodded rather sheepishly. 

“I’ve been stressed for a while,” you admitted. “I’m just good at keeping it to myself.”

“Why didn’t you come to me sooner?” Her tone was tender, but firm enough to show the concern she felt. “It’s my job to take care of you.”

“You have plenty on your plate already. You shouldn’t have to coddle me on top of that.”

“Did you ever think that, I don’t know,” she shrugged, smiling the tiniest bit, “maybe I want to?” Her head tilted to the side, curious as to what your answer would be. 

“Why would you want that?”

“Because nothing makes me feel better than knowing you’re happy and cared for. When you shut everyone out and stress alone, it worries me. It worries all of us, really,” she admitted, recalling how the girls had all found the time to come to her and express their concern for you. 

You hadn’t really taken much time to consider that before.

“You’re mine to look after,” she continued, gently rubbing your hip with her thumb. The simple action brought you more comfort than she could ever know. “...so let me. Next time you’re feeling like this, I want you to tell me, okay?”

Between the quirk of her brow and the expectant expression that graced her features, you were left with no choice but to agree. 

“Okay.”

She wasn’t completely satisfied yet.

“Promise me,” she affirmed, looking into your eyes.

“I promise.” 

When she began to smile again – that dorky, ridiculously adorable smile of victory that she does so well – you found yourself doing the same. Her happiness was contagious. 

“Good. Now, if you go back on that, I’m legally allowed to send Sua after you.”

A feeling of dread washed over you at the mental image that conjured up. 

“Anything but that…”

Jiu was capable of being scary when she needed to be, but she had nothing on angry Sua. The two were simply incomparable.

“Maybe now you’ll stay in line,” she quipped, still smiling as if she hadn’t just threatened you with a potential WWIII scenario. 

Her hand repositioned against your side as she rubbed it again, taking her time and having no real pattern in mind. Your skin was warm beneath her fingertips, and just as soft as always. Simply being close to you like this was enough to ease her mind. 

You were her escape from the world.

When your previous look of horror subsided and you allowed her calming touch to work its magic, you smiled at her again. It was pure, and full of so much adoration that you most likely would’ve hurled, had you been the one to witness it. But Jiu had an easy way of melting all of that away. It only felt right to be so in love with her. So head over heels. Especially when, relentlessly and without fail, she went above and beyond to prove how much you meant to her. 

“What are you thinking?” She asked, noticing the way you went quiet. Your eyes were shining in the way she loved so much, too, and it didn’t go unnoticed. 

“About how much I love you.” You looked at her thoughtfully. “And how happy I am to call you mine.” The grin on your face made her heart skip a beat, just like always. “And how cute you are when you blush like that–”

She suddenly put a finger to your lips to prevent you from continuing. “Okay, I get it,” she dismissed, flustered.

“Oh, now you don’t want me to talk, huh?” You teased, leaning towards her a little as you pulled her hand away. “I see how it is. Looks like someone just can't take it.”

“Hush,” she warned. 

Your lips pursed mischievously. “Mmm, should I? I don’t know…” you shrugged, weighing your options, “...teasing you is pretty fun. Give me a good reason to stop.”

She took that and ran with it, in both the best and worst ways possible.

The best, because she shut you up with a kiss that sent you reeling.

And the worst, because you felt your blood pressure spike like some giddy teenager when she did. 

She always reduced you to a bumbling fool when she kissed you like that, with such love and power. It commanded you, stealing your breath away and leaving you with no proper sense of orientation when she pulled away.

Your head spun, but she merely smirked at you. Annoyingly, she was entirely aware of the effect she had on you and she never missed the opportunity to use it to her advantage. 

That had to violate some kind of morality law…

“Aww, look who’s quiet now.” 

Her tone made you shake your head. You were screwed.

Her free hand raised to your cheek as she readjusted your hair, giving herself a better view of you. “See? You can listen so well sometimes.”

“Jiu,” you huffed, “...this is rude. Don’t get me riled up when I’m injured and we’re at your parents’ house, for Christ’s sake!” You eyed the door a little hesitantly, worried that one of them might overhear your conversation.

“I have no idea what you’re implying, my love,” she teased again, playing dumb. “Am I really doing that to you?” She was so smug it hurt. 

“I mean it.” You answered flatly, attempting to keep your eyes off of her lips. 

But she played into the very obvious fact that that was a difficult task for you. She leaned in closer, just a breath away. “I do, too.”

You swallowed and leaned in too, unable to help yourself. She was like a magnet. And, for what it was worth, her heart was racing just as quickly as yours. The push and pull that you shared enticed her more than she ever cared to let on.

Just before her lips could brush against yours, though, Mrs. Kim’s distinctive knocks rapped against the bedroom door. 

Jiu shut her eyes in defeat and hung her head, chuckling lightly. Her mother truly had terrible timing.

The moment brought her back to all of the times she had invited you over before her parents knew you were together. 

How she would kiss you whenever they weren’t looking, or how she would always manage to find a reason that she needed you alone in her room. All of the simple touches you shared, and the glances that sent a million unspoken things between the two of you; it all went completely over their heads at the time.

Those memories were beyond precious to her. But she was glad that they were aware of your love for one another now, and that you didn’t have to hide away. You were in it for the long run. 

“Come in, mom,” she called, pulling away from you so she could face the door. 

“The food is done,” she informed, glancing between the two of you. The blush on your cheeks made her smile to herself. “Come grab a plate when you’re ready. We want to catch up over dinner, if you’re feeling up to it.”

You nodded adamantly. “Of course, Mrs. Kim. I’d love to.”

“Good,” she nodded singularly. “We’ll be waiting.”

You didn’t miss the look she sent to Jiu; it was affectionate, but full of a motherly warning all the same. She knew her daughter well; given the opportunity, she would have likely never drug herself out of the bed (especially when you were in it).

The door closed behind her, leaving the two of you alone once more. 

“We’d best get going, then.”

“Yeah,” she agreed, though she made no move to do so. 

You rolled your eyes and leaned it, pressing one last, quick kiss to her lips. When you pulled away, she was smiling and clearly satisfied. 

“Alright, come on.” 

She stood up and reached out for you, helping ease you up and onto your sore legs. She was tempted to carry you again, but you shot her a glare that made her rethink that before she could even try it. You’d be damned to let her carry you the ten steps that it took to reach the kitchen.

You bit the inside of your cheek when pain wracked through your body again, but it was bearable for the most part. She kept her hands hovering near you, waiting on standby in case you needed to use her to steady yourself. She was at your beck and call; exactly where she wanted to be. 

Once you had made it to the door, she retrieved a pillow for you to sit on at the table. It was her favorite, and she knew it was probably the comfiest one she owned. 

“Ready, jagi?” She asked, as she opened the door. You looked out across the house, and the sounds of her parents’ pleasant conversation carried over to you. 

“More than ready.” 

You turned and kissed her cheek before taking another step forward. 

Cloud Nine

Pairing: Dami x Fem!8thMember!Reader

Warnings / Misc. -- Smut, Public Sex, A Little Fluff

Word Count: 3,218

Summary: With the next leg of tour in full swing and lots of places to be, you’re inevitably faced with a daunting red eye flight. Dami – paired with you for the ride – attempts to make the best out of a bad situation.

Disclaimer: This writing is a work of fiction, and no disrespect is meant for those mentioned herein.

A/N: The NDA cover that Dami did with Yooh... dear god, does it have a hold on me. Anyways 🤠 I hope you enjoy this piece! Let me know what you think, and don’t forget to drink some water today! :)

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The ambience of planes has never once failed to fascinate you. 

So many people, so many stories, mingling and intersecting for a point in time that some would remember forever and others would rather choose to forget. Children, adults; first time flyers, seasoned vets. Some having the best day of their lives while others were experiencing their worst. 

A bunch of shooting stars converging, waiting to pass one another for what was likely the first and last time. 

With so much… humanity… packed into one space, your mind tended to give into the romantics. It made you feel small, in the grand scheme of things, but just as important all the same. Every unique experience being lived around you could come together to share this one, unifying moment. 

Well, perhaps calling it a “moment” would understate the grueling twelve hour journey you were embarking on…

But regardlessly, within that, you found true beauty. 

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The thing to break you from your pleasant reverie was the hushed sound of an attendant’s voice over the intercom, providing a time check and announcing that the cart of refreshments would be brought around shortly. 

You peeked out of the window at your side, taking one last look at the velvety night sky before pulling the cover down and turning away. 

Dami’s eyes were shut and her arms were crossed at her chest; she was resting peacefully, just like a majority of the other travelers. The personal lights above everyone’s seats were all dimmed, basking the cabin in comfortable darkness. Some passengers employed the use of the small televisions mounted against the backs of the seats in front of them, and sparse illumination came from others that were on their phones or tablets as well. 

But for the most part, the darkness won out. 

You watched as a few people woke up, some on their own and others prompted by a jab from their friends or family sitting next to them. They wiped the sleep from their eyes and stretched, reaching down to retrieve their wallets from their carry-ons so that they could buy some snacks. 

You pondered for a moment, deciding on whether or not you should wake Dami up. She looked far too comfortable for you to do so and keep a clear conscience, and you knew she needed the rest anyway; the first few stops of the tour had drained her a bit more than she had prepared for. 

So you resolved to buy something for her instead. You already knew the foods that she preferred, after all, and she could eat them whenever she naturally woke up. It was a win-win in your mind.

Upon rifling through your bag and grabbing some of the cash you had stashed away, you took a second to admire her. The curve of her face was visible in the low light, soft and as pretty as always, and a small pout pulled at her lips, making her cheeks puff out slightly. It truly took every ounce of self control you possessed to refrain from poking them; but you prevailed in the end. 

Her chest rose and fell softly, lulled and gentle like waves lapping on a shore. It brought you comfort just seeing her like that, so cozy and peaceful. She deserved every second of it. 

“Miss?” An approaching, hushed voice asked, addressing you. 

You raised your head and were met with a pleasant smile from one of the attendants. The aisle’s sidelights were on at her feet, ensuring that her movements were well guided. 

“Would you like some refreshments?” She pulled the cart into view and pressed a button, turning the lights of it on so that you could see what each tier had to offer. 

You made quick work of choosing and paying, and before long she was quietly thanking you and handing over all of your goodies. Once you successfully got them all and unlocked the small tray attached to the seat in front of you, you pulled it down over your lap and laid everything out to sort. 

A minute or so later, once your work was done, you sat back with a happy sigh and snuck a glance at Dami. 

Although you had failed to notice it in your previously busy state, it became apparent that she had shifted closer to you. She was curled up a little more, and turned on her side, facing you. It awarded you a perfect vantage point for viewing the subtle smile on her lips; clearly whatever she was dreaming about was good, and that made you happy. 

One of her hands had fallen onto the armrest, with her palm upturned towards the ceiling. It peeked out of her sweater paw, tempting you. 

You succumbed to your weakness and reached over, carefully intertwining your fingers with her own. 

She reacted on instinct, still fully asleep; her hand curled into your slightly warmer one, and a quiet noise of contentment left her. She moved closer once again, and before you knew it her head had found its way to your shoulder, nestling there. Her warm breath fanned out across your neck, almost tickling. 

Snacking, you decided, could wait a while. Sleep was creeping up on you, anyway, and moving was no longer an option. 

You eased your head down atop hers and settled a little more in the seat, getting comfortable for the both of you. Your eyes fluttered shut as the smell of her shampoo washed over you, and you gently rubbed your cheek against her soft hair, allowing sleep to begin dragging you under. 

—

When you awoke a few hours later, things in the cabin were slightly busier than before. A few more people had rejoined the world of the conscious, and glimmers of hazy, early morning sunlight attempted to shine their way in through the plane’s oval windows. 

The tray across your lap had been cleared off and returned to its vertical position, providing room for you to comfortably move around and stretch the tension from your muscles. A blanket was draped over your body as well, courtesy of Dami. 

You blinked the sleep from your eyes and lifted your head from her shoulder, finding that somewhere along the way you had traded positions with her. She looked over at you, and her face neared yours in the process. 

“Sleep well, baby?” She smiled sweetly, pushing her glasses up a little higher on the bridge of her nose. 

You nodded, still not fully alert yet. The fog of sleep weighed heavily on your mind and clouded your senses. Perhaps that explained why when you felt something soft and warm against your thigh, tucked away beneath the blanket, you didn’t immediately register it as her hand. 

You peeked over at her illuminated phone screen and discovered that she was in the middle of reading a book. 

“How long have you been up?” The question came out as a groggy mumble.

Judging by the opened bag of gummies tucked away in her seat pocket, you guessed it had been at least a few minutes. You were glad to know that she liked what you got her.

Her lips pursed in thought. “Not long. Maybe half an hour or so.”

“Good. I know you needed it.”

“Yeah?” She grinned. “You were out like a light, too, you know.” 

Your face twisted into an anticipatory grimace at that. “Did I snore?”

Her head shook lightly as she removed her glasses and put them in her bag, and you visibly relaxed. 

“No, sweetheart. But you did get a little fidgety,” she revealed. “I was afraid you were having a nightmare.”

“What made you think that?”

She shot a quick glance around before moving a little closer to you. “Well, for one, you kept saying my name. And it sounded desperate, too, like something big was about to happen.”

Warmth rushed to your cheeks as her explanation sent realization crashing down onto you. 

“And you squirmed in your seat, too,” she continued, seemingly oblivious to your embarrassment. 

“But when I touched you, you stopped.” She shrugged, and the movement caused her hand to move a little. Her knuckles brushed against your center, just light enough to draw your attention. 

“Dami…” you started, before lowering your voice a bit more to spare your own pride, “...I don’t think that was a nightmare.”

When you pulled away enough to get a good look at her face, you witnessed a sinister change take place. 

“No?” She toyed, using the lilt in her voice to further tease you. “What else could it have been, then?” The innocence in her smile disappeared, opting instead to rebrand itself as arrogance. 

“You already know,” you muttered, blushing a little harder and turning your head away. 

Although things in the cabin were more active than before, concealment and deniability were made available by the relative darkness that still remained. It was a decent remedy for your shyness, and you silently thanked your lucky stars for it. 

And, for what it was worth, Dami was making sure to keep her voice hushed and her movements covered. Her aim wasn’t to make this unenjoyable for you; she just simply lived for teasing you every now and again… and she couldn’t deny that the thought of public play with you did something to her. 

“Mmm,” she hummed, unconvinced. “I don’t think I do, jagi. You’ll have to tell me.”

Her hand worked a little higher on your thigh, caressing the sensitive skin there. Hidden desire guided it, leading her to pull your legs apart a little more and grant herself better access. 

But you stopped her, quickly encircling your fingers around her wrist and preventing her from continuing. 

“Don’t start something that we can’t finish.”

She chuckled to herself at that. 

“Who says we can’t?” She asked, entirely serious, as she brought her face near yours again. Her eyes flitted across your features, taking their time to study them before eventually falling to your lips. Her tongue unconsciously poked out and slid across her own. 

“That bathroom is not big enough for us to fuck in.” You asserted.

“I can make you cum right here, Y/N/N. No need to even get up.” She stated lowly, her deep voice full of husky confidence. You drew in a sharp breath at her forwardness, and she noticed the change. 

When you shied away again, she took the opportunity to lean in and press a kiss to your neck. Her lips were pillowy against your sensitive skin – soft enough to tickle, even, had the stifling tension between you been absent. 

Warmth radiated from her, beaconing you closer. She was right there. She wanted you. She could take you in under five minutes, too, probably, considering how worked up you were already becoming. She could make you feel so good…

Who were you to deny yourself something so perfect?

Your grip on her wrist loosened, slowly but surely, as you handed control back over to her and submitted to whatever fate she had planned. 

She kissed the area just below your jawline while simultaneously spreading your legs apart again. Their innocent trembling was obvious – you were inexperienced with sex in this sort of setting – but it only made her smile and fall for you a little more.

"You're precious, jagi," she complimented. "I've got you; don't worry. Just let me help," she coaxed, kissing you again between the words. She switched hands in order to offer a better angle, and you sighed helplessly at the feeling of her fingers fully rubbing up and down your clothed center. 

“Go slow,” you pleaded, briefly peering over her shoulder. 

Relaxed movements would be easier to cover up if you got caught. 

The upturn of her lips against your neck was obvious. “Remember this moment when you’re begging me to speed up,” she teased. 

“Just shut up and fuck me.”

She tutted, “You know, maybe you need another nap–”

“Yubin.” Your voice was sharp, full of warning. The two of you truly bickered like a married couple sometimes. 

“Alright, Y/N/N,” she giggled a little against your skin, and you felt a small smile growing on your face, too, in time with the roll of your eyes. 

Her hand finally slid into your panties, putting distance between your wet skin and the ruined material. When her fingertips parted your folds, she felt just how much arousal awaited her; a quiet, surprised groan slipped out of her mouth at the sensation, and you blushed a little harder in response. She tended to be the quiet type during sex, so even the most subtle of her sounds made your heart pump a bit faster. 

“I knew you’d be wet, but this much?” She whispered breathlessly, sounding amazed as she collected more of your slick and circled your clit with her thumb. She toyed with you, fully enjoying the way your body responded so easily to her. 

“All your fault.” You struggled out. 

Without any further warning, two of her fingers slid into your entrance. 

Your walls fluttered in response, enveloping them in their warmth in an attempt to coax them in further. One of your hands instinctively reached out and tangled in the front of her shirt, pulling her in, and the other grasped helplessly at the armrest that it laid across. 

“Still so tight, Y/N,” she sighed at how soft you were – how smooth. Her fingers pulled out almost completely, curling on their way, before she eased them back in. She wanted so badly to see you spread out, dripping for her; but she settled, opting instead to focus on every little movement and sound you made as her mind filled itself with images.

A slow grind took control of your hips, aiming to lessen the ache. The motion brought her palm into contact with your swollen clit, and when she noticed, she decided to help. She rubbed it, applying a delicious kind of pressure that made your legs shake a little. 

Her free hand grabbed your chin and turned your head, forcing you to look at her. Through the dark, she watched your brows knit together in pleasure. Before you had the chance to bite your lip, you felt hers sliding across it, trapping it between her own. 

She kissed you passionately, greedily swallowing up the moan that you let out into her mouth and adding the smallest bit of speed to her movements. 

The seat made a squeak beneath you – a product of your grinding growing sloppy. Your fingers weakly tightened in her shirt as you fought your inhibitions; it felt too good to stop or slow down, but you ran the risk of selling yourselves out at this rate. 

She bit your lip and pulled away, allowing you a moment to breathe. 

“Yu–”

Her name cut off abruptly in your throat when her fingers went even deeper, brushing up against your most sensitive spot in the process. Your thighs clamped around her hand in a desperate attempt to keep her in place and prevent her from slipping away.

“Fuck,” she cursed harshly. “You’re doing so well, baby.”

You pulsed around her at that, and both of you felt it. Sensuality ruled her every move, commanding them just as she commanded your body; but beyond it – beyond that languid, brewing passion – a real sense of need reigned supreme. She was just as desperate to get you to your high as you were to reach it. 

Nothing was capable of turning her on as much as watching you come undone for her. The idea alone added a certain, sudden roughness to her movements that had your stomach flipping in excitement. 

A kind of turbulence that you never wanted to end. 

“Just a–” you sighed, biting back another moan, “...a little more. I’m getting close.”

She took your plea as an order, not stopping for a second. It was hard to restrain herself, but she fought against her more primal urge to pound into you. The tenderness was a nice change, she supposed, as you turned your head further to the side and the warm, flushed skin of your cheek pressed to hers. Your every subsequent whimper and whine traveled right to her ear – the most alluring kind of music.

How could you be so perfect?

“Come on, pretty girl. Make a mess for me.” She commanded lowly, feeling you teeter on the edge of ecstasy. The blanket barely covered her wanton ministrations now. 

Somewhere ahead, further up the aisle, a man stood up from his seat. You could see it through the tiny gaps in between the chairs – small flashes of motion that indicated he was turning your way. 

It sent an icy streak of panic through you, but, oddly, your body couldn’t stop. Though your mind was pleading to wait – to still Dami’s hand until the potential crisis was averted – your desire overruled it. You grabbed her wrist again, encouraging her to quicken her pace. 

She raised a brow, looking between you and the approaching man. He was on his way to the restroom that resided a few rows behind you, she deduced. 

“Baby…”

“Just keep going,” you whined, trembling. 

She nodded and obediently followed your instructions. 

Though being caught wasn’t something you necessarily wanted, the thrill of it brought on an undeniably arousing kind of shame. 

Dami’s red cheeks would sell you out immediately, despite the futile excuse her kiss-bitten lips would still attempt to make. Your flushed skin and mussed clothes would further incriminate you, only worsened by her hand in your pants. 

Truly, the risky environment excited you far more than you cared to admit. To know that she wanted you so badly in that moment that she didn’t care who knew – who saw – pushed you further and further towards the edge. 

The passenger grew increasingly closer – now just a matter of a two or three rows away as he tiredly shuffled his way down the narrow walkway. He greeted a stray few people all the while, bidding them hello. 

Dami leaned into you, pressing her lips to your neck. She kissed and sucked at the skin just below your pulsepoint, leaving a mark for you to admire later. She sped up her movements inside of you and eagerly rubbed your aching clit.

“Yubin, I’m–” you struggled out, tightly shutting your eyes. 

“Cum, baby,” she directed. 

Unable to hold out any longer, you let yourself go, falling into paradise. You sunk your teeth into her shoulder to muffle your whines, and she herself moaned at the sensation. 

The man passed by mere seconds after, obliviously nodding in your direction as his eyes sought yours in the dark. 

Your body was still tingling as it recovered from the high of your orgasm.

“Morning, ladies,” he said. 

“Morning,” you both responded in unison, sounding so out of breath it made you laugh together afterward. 

Once he had officially disappeared, you kissed the bite mark on Dami's shoulder as a silent way of apologizing. She smiled as she eased her fingers out of you, making more of a mess in your panties on the way. 

“Told you I could get you off,” she whispered through a grin, and kissed your cheek. 

You’d never been quite so grateful for the dark. 

Three Words

Here's another poem 💜 Hope you guys are enjoying these and taking care of yourselves. All my love 🌺

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I shouldn't say I love you

Those three little words are so overused

Misused

Insignificant, compared to what I feel for you

They die out on my tongue, held there like a whisper never spoken

I refrain, for you're better than that

You deserve a new term

A new alphabet, even

A whole language dedicated to you

At Your Service

Pairing: Jiu x Fem!Reader (& some Yoohyeon x Fem!Reader)

Warnings / Misc. – Fluff, Angst, Smut, Mentions of violence, etc.

Word Count: 33,401 (grab a snack)

Synopsis: Jiu – a married heiress and product of the centuries old, successful dynasty of Kims – finds herself in need of a new personal maid following the sudden departure of her previous one. When opportunity arises and brings Y/N L/N – a stubborn, working class citizen with a hatred for her less than ideal circumstances – to her doorstep, how will they deal with the fallout?

Disclaimer: This writing is a work of fiction, and no disrespect is meant for those mentioned herein.

A/N: Hey everyone! Here’s my first Dreamcatcher fic. I hope you enjoy! :)

💖 Happy Reading 🌹

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Blood trickled down the side of your father’s hand, shining crimson in the subtle flicker of candlelight. A makeshift weapon – some mangled piece of metal, resembling a shiv – cut into his skin slightly, due to the force of his grip on it. 

His weight was shifted to one foot, keeping him prepared to strike if need be; with the front door of your home slightly ajar, he craned his neck enough to communicate with the guards on the other side. His thumb rubbed the handle of the blade in rhythmic strokes… one, two … keeping his breathing in check. Appearing suspicious was a death sentence, and he knew that; so, he patiently waited for the opportunity to make a move.

In an eerie flash of black suits and gloves, the men pushed their way inside.

They came to loom over your family members with piercing gazes, staring holes into them. Tension was thick in the room, nearly suffocating. Each second was an hour as the interrogation they started dragged on, only increasing the chance of impulsivity on both sides. Glancing eyes were a silent challenge, the twitch of a finger was a call to arms.

At the center of it all, surrounded in more ways than you even knew at the time, was you. Had you known then how drastically your life would change, maybe you’d have done things differently. 

Maybe you would have started running after that first knock.

Keep reading

Away With You

Pairing: Rosé x Fem!Reader

Synopsis: When a snowstorm of record-breaking proportion rolls into town and causes a city wide shut-in, you and Rosé take it easy and enjoy your time together.

Warnings / Misc. -- Fluff

Word Count: ~ 1,136

Disclaimer: This writing is a work of fiction, and no disrespect is meant for those mentioned herein.

A/N: Hi everyone! I found this in my drafts a while ago and thought I’d share it with you all. Hope you enjoy it :) Stay safe and take care of yourselves!

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The wind, frigid and biting, howls as it whips through the sprawling branches of the neighborhood trees. They sway, sometimes eerily, in their perfect alignments next to the sidewalk. 

More particles of snow and sleet surge down to Earth, accompanying every haunting gust and only further worsening the conditions that the blizzard is causing.

Strangely enough, it's at times like this that you find yourself wondering if hot cocoa producers will ever run out of product. 

Surely, you think to yourself, as you stand in front of the counter and stir in the contents of yet another batch. It's the fourth one you've made today, and it's not even past 2 PM yet.

Your gaze falls down to the mixture, watching intently as the rich, velvety powder swirls with the milk you added before. It lends more of its color with every whirl, and soon it's smooth mocha, warm and tempting. Steam billows from the mug, and you sigh as the chocolatey scent makes its way to your nose. 

In the living room, Rosé has the television set to your local news station as she strums out the notes of a potential chorus to her latest creation. Her fingertips dance across the strings, trying out different combinations and slides as she pleases. 

Beneath her, the piano bench supports her movements, making only a faint creak when she sets the guitar in her lap and focuses her attention on the piano keys instead. She's been like this for a while now: switching between the two instruments that she loves so much as she tries to finally put her finger on the elusive tune she's been seeking.

The weather has given her an excuse to stay home and reconnect with what she's been missing most: making music, and you. She can't think of anyone else she'd rather be squirreled away with.

"... multiple inches are expected to accumulate throughout the day, and by nightfall some areas could have up to three feet of snow in total." 

She lifts her head at the mention of the forecast, listening closely to the weatherman. 

"We strongly advise that you stay home and only go out when it's absolutely necessary. Multiple roadways are already covered, and they're expected to get even more dangerous as the day progresses. Power outages are likely as well, so get prepared, folks, and stay safe. Bundle up, grab something warm, and settle in."

Outside, snowflakes fall in heavy droves, turning the atmosphere into a whiteout. They whip past the bay windows of the living room -- which Rosé is now using as a portal to peek into the frigid world out there -- unrelenting as more and more of them make their way to the ground. They've already coated everything in sight with at least six inches, and they don't seem to show any signs of slowing down. 

The Sun is quickly being clouded over; only a few glimmers of its warm rays remain now, and they kiss the land goodbye while they still can. 

In fact, one delicate embrace between the two is strong enough to catch Rosé's eye; a rather small snowflake rides the swirling air current just outside the window, arching up into the air as it perfectly catches a golden shimmer of the Sun. It dances and skates for a few more seconds before ultimately fluttering against the pane and coming to rest in the corner of the sill. 

Rosie's lips briefly tug up in the corners at that, and she pauses to think. Maybe she can use that for a song...

Your slipper-clad feet shuffle forward as you finally make your way out of the kitchen and towards the living room, slowly but surely. Your tongue is slightly stuck out as you concentrate on keeping all the contents of the mugs inside of them, and you simultaneously ask yourself why the hell you filled them up so high. 

A quick glance at Rosie earns you the knowledge that she's scribbling away in her notebook again, and you smile warmly at the mere thought of it. For months, she's been dying to have some time to really unwind and recharge like this; writing always comes the easiest for her when she's relaxed and able to experiment without fear of judgement. She's always said that you're the only person she trusts enough to hear her rough drafts, and you cherish that. She really is something special. 

"Hi, baby," you greet, feeling the tension leave your body as you bring the mugs to the coffee table and set them on a pair of matching coasters. Rosie got them on tour back in Australia, and they've been her favorite to use ever since. 

"There's my girl," she beams, happiness radiating from her. A growing smile is evident in her voice as she quickly finishes in her notebook and sets her guitar in its case. 

The material of her sweater looks especially soft from where you are; you can practically see the fluffiness interwoven into each of the threads. 

"I was starting to miss you, you know," she plays, standing up to meet you by the sofa. Her eyes travel across your face, silently admiring you. 

"I could tell," you tilt your head to the side, "...your playing turned sad." 

"What can I say?" Her shoulders rise and fall in a soft shrug. "My muse wasn't around. I got lonely." 

Her muse, huh? Hearing that never gets old.

You run your fingers through her hair, feeling the loose curls tickle your palm as they slide by. They're silky, and the movement releases the smell of her vanilla shampoo into the air.

She melts into your touch, visibly relaxing. Her eyes close as you move to stroke her cheek, reveling in the feeling of your warmth against her. She'd be content with staying here, just like this, forever. 

"Rosie, baby, I don't understand you," you whisper, disbelief evident in your tone. You take a step closer, draping your free arm over her shoulder. 

"You get even more beautiful by the day. I don't see how that's physically possible." 

She smiles, her eyes still closed. She's amused. 

"You've already won my heart, Y/N," she quips, peeking at you, "You don't have to make me fall in love again." 

You shake your head, still smiling. "I mean it, babe. You're so beautiful." 

Her eyes open now, and her hands slip beneath the hem of your shirt, splaying across your back. She pulls you closer with a short tug, giving you no time to prepare before her lips are on yours. 

They whisper words of affection against your own in between sweet kisses, reminding you of how much she adores you. 

As you kiss her back and touch her in all the ways she loves most, she wonders how she got so lucky. 

hey fav author? how have u been doing, hope u had a good christmas if u celebrated it! :)

@loveminjiz Hi my love! I did, it was a pretty fun time :) The holidays were honestly a bit of a whirlwind for me this year, just super busy and all. But I hope you had a great Christmas and the best New Year ever.

...I also hope you enjoy my new story ;) hehe