Jungkook took a deep breath before opening the door. Fuck, she looks so damn beautiful! Wearing a burgundy mid-length dress, her features caught him in a trance. She has minimal makeup on with a cherry red lip-taint, with her long hair falls neatly and prettily against one shoulder. He knew she'd always been a doll to look at, but circumstances didn't actually allow him to admire more.

"Um, are we gonna just stand here?" Lisa tucked a strand of her behind her ear, smiling shyly at him.

"Uh yeah...I mean, no!" He immediately stepped aside and blushed at his awkwardness. "Of course not, come in!"

Lisa eyes around the room. "Wow, your room is...big,"

"Yeah, too big for one person," He laughed nervously. "It's originally for you and Jisoo noona, but she asked for the one-bedroom one, said you wouldn't wanna sleep alone,"

Now it's her turn to laugh. "Ugh, she's such a blabber-mouth. I'm not a scaredy-cat, you know..."

"Hey, I didn't say anything –" He held both palms up as she rolls her eyes.

"Come, dinner is ready," He offered a hand and she took it. He led her to the balcony, where he'd set up a table for two with candlelight in the middle. Beside it stood another small table for the food and wine.

"Wow..."

"Sorry it's not much. I thought they could do so much better than this, but it was a bit of a last-minute request –"

"It's perfect!" She smiles brightly at him, causing his heart to melt and that warm fuzzy feeling rushing over himself. "I should be the one planning this – not you,"

"What? Why?"

"Cus it's your birthday dinner! It's only normal that I'm the one treating you – "

"Pshh...since when do we conform to the normal ways of doing things?" Lisa is staring down at her knotted fingers. She looks so adorable, Jungkook's hands itched to touch her but he kept his ground – not wanting to trigger the longing he's been feeling. "You can treat me tomorrow if it makes you feel better,"

Her face lights up as she looks back at him. "Okay, deal!" She clapped her palms together and tip-toed to kiss him on his cheek. "Let's eat, I'm hungry!"

She turned and walked to the table. Thank God the lights are dimmed out here or she'd probably laugh at his blushing cheeks by now! He snapped himself out of it quickly and heads over to Lisa.

"So what are we having for dinner?" She looks excitedly over to the displayed trays.

"Well ma'am, it's your lucky night! I've ordered nothing but your favorites...well, the ones that I know anyway,"

Lisa laughs at his imitation of a butler.

"First – appetizer for the lady," He opened the cloche of the first tray.

...

It warms her heart of how much Jungkook put his efforts for tonight. From the moment she had stepped into the suite, she noticed how neat and tidy everything is. It's like he just checked in and nothing is touched yet. Of course, he probably called room service to clean everything up before she got here – but still, she appreciates that he even bothered in the first place! It's not like she would've minded it being 'lived-in' a bit. She's not going to pretend like she's the tidiest person in the world – thank God he'll never have a reason to visit her suite!

Then there's the dinner. She loved everything about it! The fact that he set it up at the balcony, with a view of the pool and fairy lights around the trees surrounding it. She can't see the ocean as it's dark, but she can hear the soft sounds of waves crashing in. It's windy, but not the chilly kind. It's just the right amount breeze to compliment their mood tonight. It's going to be his birthday in about an hour and everything seems perfect!

She felt bad earlier, thinking she's the one who's supposed to make it special for him. But Jungkook seemed so happy about his decision to plan the night – so she decided to brush it off and treat him tomorrow instead. She still has no idea what to get for his birthday present. Maybe she's overthinking it but she really wants the gift to be memorable. The future seemed very uncertain for them, but Lisa has fallen hard for him that even if it doesn't work out, she hopes that he will always know how much she appreciates him.

"Baby, you wanna share what's on your mind?"

Lisa quickly shakes her head in response to his voice. Jungkook tilted his head aside.

"What did I say about keeping things by yourself?"

"Um...that I shouldn't do it?" She mirrored his actions without realizing it. Jungkook sighed and smiled. Cuteness-freaking-overload! Still, she focused on him - still waiting for her answer. "I uh...I was just thinking about what to get you...for your birthday present,"

"You don't have to worry about it. Just spending time with you is enough for me," He said - melting her heart even more!

"No, don't say that. I wanna get you something. Just that, I'm thinking 'what could I give that you couldn't buy yourself'? I mean, you are pretty much one of the richest idol in the industry –" She rolled her eyes.

...

Jungkook smirked at what she just said. His cocky-self can't argue with that sentiment.

"But I mean – that's not why I'm with you, you know! If you think that it's always on top of my mind –" She panicked, making Jungkook laugh.

"Lalisa –"

"I mean, yes everyone knows how valued you are back home and with all your albums topping off every charts not just there – but worldwide as well, it's just natural that everyone knows how rich you guys are –" He likes the fact that she just mentioned Korea as 'home'. It could actually work for us.

"Baby –"

"Not to mention, whatever you wear gets sold out like, almost immediately! Like that's the least in my list of why I like you - if you think I'm only in this for fame and money. I have my own and even if I don't have it, I know how to make it on my own,"

"But it is in your mind?" He teased, enjoying her nervous mumbles and blushing cheeks.

"Yahh! I don't care about your –"

"You," He stopped her.

"Huh?"

"You wondered what I couldn't get for myself right? That's my answer," He leaned back and crossed his arms. "You."

The look on her face makes his heart giddy and he felt butterflies flying around in a frenzy. Probably the wine!

"Um...that's...different. I'm not something anyone could buy,"

"Exactly. Though if you are, I'm willing to work my ass off to be able to afford you everyday for –"

"Is this the wine talking? Why are you extra sweet tonight?" She drank off the rest of the wine in her glass, obviously looking overwhelmed at the way Jungkook is staring at her.

"For the rest of my life. And no, it's not the wine," He smiled. "I can tell you again tomorrow if you don't believe me," Jungkook leaned forward, his face serious. She bravely returned his gaze, and he wonders if she knew what she was doing to him.

"Um...it's getting kinda warm out here. I think we should go in," She finally broke off the silence.

Jungkook just had to laugh by himself at his nervous-wrecked girlfriend as she left him and plomped on the sofa inside. He was serious but he quite enjoy the fact that it felt like a tease to her. Her soft, round cheeks would blush pink and there are hesitation in her eyes. It's like she's contemplating or debating with herself whether she should prolong the conversation or not. And he loves it. He loves not knowing what she's going to do or say next and he loves it when she backs down. In a way, it made him feel like he's affecting her like how she's affecting him.

He sat beside her on the sofa, placing her re-filled glass of wine on the coffee table. She pretended not to notice the close proximity as she reached for the remote and switched on the television, but he could see the side glances she was giving to him. Jungkook just smiled while staring at her side profile.

He recalled his thoughts during the times when he was confused about the hows-and-whys he kept thinking about her after their first meet at the stairs. She's exactly how he thought she was. His ex-girlfriend was so different than Lisa – and he knew a couple of other girls that would definitely make full use of the same position they're in right now.

But Lisa – she wasn't greedy nor selfish. She's probably a bit shy and reserved. They had kissed in total of five times now, but here she sits – looking unsure and even uncomfortable at their closeness. What happened to the girl at the beach who had mindlessly poked his abs earlier?

"Stop staring at me," She said bluntly without taking her eyes off the television. Jungkook smiled at his cute girlfriend.

"I'm not staring,"

"Then what are you doing?"

"Admiring,"

She laughed and sighed before turning to him. Her eyes are now shining with confidence, it's his turn to be nervous.

"What are you doing?" His question came out as a hoarse whisper.

"Admiring..." She smirked, and he caught her eyes gazing down from his eyes to his lips.

"Don't do that," Can his voice get any smaller?

"Do what?" She blinked once, pretending to not understand what he meant as she moves closer.

"Don't...come any closer,"

His heart is racing. He could practically see the hint of smirk on her face. This is way too close and his hands are already formed into fists, forcing themselves to not just grab her.

"But I thought you're admiring me?" Her whisper sounded melodic, enchanting even.

Without waiting for his response, she swiftly climbed on his lap, facing him. Her palms rested nicely on his shoulder. To say that he's surprised would be an understatement. Jungkook leaned back, not knowing what to do. If he raise his hands, they will definitely find themselves on her waist. Who could stop him from pulling her in then? Her lips curved upwards, and for a second he questioned if this is the same shy girl from a few minutes ago.

"Better view, no?"

"Uh...y-yeah," Lisa had to be laughing inside at the way he stuttered. Damn it, Jungkook! Pull yourself together! Now her thumbs are grazing the base of his neck. How the fuck am I supposed to calm down?

"Lisa,"

"Hmm?"

Why does it feel like she moving closer? And very slowly at that....

"You're really..." Her face is an inch away now. "Such an eye-candy," How is she so freaking hot?? She makes it sound so fucking believable - yes! I'm an eye-candy and it's only for you!!

This is it. Jungkook knew that he won't be able to stop if they start kissing. Not in this position and the way she's staring at him. And definitely not with the way just she sounded! He could already imagine carrying her to his bedroom. His mind is already wandering to what he would do to her, how he would taste her – savor her. He'll please her like his life depended on it. Yes, he wanted to please her so much! He can feel the growing pain in his pants.

The sound that his watch made pulled him out of the deep trance. "It's my birthday," He said, wide-eyed.

Lisa stopped from closing in the gap. She frowned for a second before gathering herself.

"Happy birthday!" She squealed and hugged him. The awkward sound was not lost on him and he cursed to himself internally again and again at what he'd just done.

"Thank you," It's all he could mutter.

It's no doubt how quickly the atmosphere changed between them. Lisa immediately released herself and went back to her original seat – probably a few inches away from him than before. Jungkook fixed his pants while she's fixing her hair back neatly to the side. Her eyes are then focused back to the television.

What the fuck did you just do?

...