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On the second day, people were staring at them less than the first one. Until it was the boys' turn to go out and Lisa helped Yoongi put on suncream on his face.

(With the ones she brought because Yoongi had forgotten to bring his own... Just like she expected.)

"Be careful to stay in the shadows," she murmured, lightly patting a tiny bit onto his cheekbones. "If they send you to find ingredients, go straight to the marketplace. There's a nice grandma there with green hair and a bright orange outfit."

"Green hair?" Yoongi opened his eyes, looking at Lisa. She was too focused on patting his other cheekbone. Her eyelashes were shadowing her face. She nodded.

"She has this weird neon orange vest, and apparently that's why she dyed her hair green. She said she liked carrots so she decided to become one," she grinned, gently moving her finger down the slope of his nose. It tickled so Yoongi scrunched it.

"Which ingredients?"

"Most of the vegetables. And she'll give you a discount because she likes pretty things," Lisa glanced at his eyes with a smirk, finally patting his right cheek until it absorbed the cream. Yoongi jokingly jabbed his fingers onto her sides. Lisa shied away from his touch with a giggle.

"Also I might or might not have shown your photo to her," she reached to smooth his shoulders. "She liked me so we talked a bit. She has no idea who we are though, she's like, 85 years old."

"Why did you show my photo?" Yoongi asked curiously, putting on his hat. What in the world could have been the reason for showing his photo when Lisa was there to get vegetables?

She sighed, "Well she talked about how her grandson was so perfect with too much enthusiasm, so I had no choice."

Yoongi snorted, "I can't even send you to the marketplace without people trying to steal you away from me."

"Stop it," Lisa scolded him with a smile and a light smack on his arm. "All done. Go now. I'll do my best here."

"See you in a bit, baby," Yoongi gave her a smile, lacing their fingers for a second before turning around to leave.

When they looked around, everyone was staring at them in awe and Lisa smiled nervously, blushing and quickly walking to Joohyun who was sporting a soft, knowing smile as she had been watching them affectionately for a while.

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That evening Yoongi came to the house victorious and grinning wide. Lisa had won too, a game in which she was supposed to find clues in and around the house and decipher the code to pick one of the mysterious golden cards. Her card said she could get the dibs on the most expensive and high quality meat.

She was delighted.

And with Yoongi winning too, they had gotten away with not cooking again. Though, the night before, they had cleaned the table, feeling bad and Lisa was pretty determined to do the same tonight. She had no intention of losing the public's favour by sitting down while everyone else worked. She thought maybe she could prepare some fruit or snacks for everyone after dinner.

"How did it go?" she asked Yoongi when they were waiting for the food to be done. Lisa was tidying up the living room as they waited, too.

"It was great actually, your tip did wonders," Yoongi laughed, getting up and helping her eventually. He started to fix the pillows on the sofa.

"Really?"

"Yeah. The grandma you told me about, her name is Chun-ja, and told me where to find all my ingredients once I mentioned you, it was so funny," he snickered.

"Did she?" Lisa smiled. "Told you she liked pretty things."

"She asked everyone to give me all the things I'm looking for and then sat me down next to her and talked for hours about her memories and family and basically everything I didn't need to know," Yoongi shook his head. "If I wasn't used to it from my own grandma, it'd be unbearable but thank god I'm well trained."

Lisa let out her sudden tinkling laugh, "Sounds so fun."

"It kind of was, actually," he grinned. "You can see it when the episode airs, I'm sure they'll put some of it into the cut."

She raised her brows, "You're not going to tell me?"

"Nope," Yoongi popped the p. "Wait and see."

Lisa just narrowed her eyes at him suspiciously, but didn't insist further.

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On the night of the fourth day, Lisa and Joohyun were in their room, chatting idly. Then Joohyun asked Lisa how they had managed to date for so long without getting caught.

"Oh," Lisa smiled a bit sadly. "We were just very careful. Fans are really scary, they can find connections from the things you wouldn't even think of."

"You really didn't slip up? Even for once?" Joohyun looked at her with surprise. "No couple clothes or accessories?"

"Well we did wear some clothes," Lisa looked at the ceiling thoughtfully. "But they were usually luxurious brand items, so we just passed them as sponsors or nice clothes in general. When you're watched by millions, there's only a handful of brands you can wear. And they're nearly always sponsored brands. Even this," she pointed at her casual clothes.

"That's a bit sad," Joohyun's voice dropped. "Didn't you want to have a special thing just for the two of you? Like rings or necklaces or I don't know, just something for only you two."

Lisa smiled, "We do have it."

"What is it?"

Lisa took a deep breath to calm herself. They had talked about whether to reveal this bit or not when they were discussing what to say and do before they accepted to come to the show. And even though it was one of the most private things they had and could be a bit frowned upon by the public, Yoongi had said it'd be better to reveal. But in the end, the decision was upto Lisa. She didn't think there'd be a right time or place to talk about this but now it was time, apparently.

Looking at Joohyun's face, Lisa smiled.

"We have tattoos."

"What?!" Joohyun nearly screamed in shock.

"Yeah," Lisa laughed. "We got inked on our 4th anniversary."

"How did you manage to hide it, oh my god," Joohyun was still in shock.

"Well they're not exactly in a place we show on TV," Lisa laughed and then she touched her ribs on the left side, in line with her heart. "It's here."

Joohyun glanced at Lisa's fingers, "Yeah okay, why would you show that place on TV I guess. What kind of a tattoo?"

To this, Lisa's smile was a bit shy, "Our initials. I have a small Y here. Oppa has an L in the same place."

"Awww, how sweet," Joohyun cooed. Then she looked at her thoughtfully, "Tattoos, though. Aren't they a bit too permanent?"

Lisa shrugged, her smile getting tender, "Not if you are sure."

"So you guys are sure," the older woman repeated, filling the words with such intonation that they asked entirely different questions.

"I just," Lisa sighed. "I am so happy with Yoongi oppa. I feel comfortable, loved, cared for. He became such a part of my life that I can't remember how I was living before him. What was I doing, how was I spending my days... Now when he's with me, I feel complete. I don't think I'll meet anyone like him in my lifetime."

"Those are some big words, darling," Joohyun's voice was soft. Lisa knew the older woman wasn't trying to be the bad wolf, she just was trying to make Lisa see things that Lisa had already seen and thought over.

"He has his flaws alright," Lisa smiled. "And I love his flaws. I love that he's grumpy and constantly annoyed by crowds. I love that he likes to be alone with his music, that he wants his peace and quiet. I love that he is such a hard person that I have to be patient and work hard for both of us every day. I love that he is stubborn, irritating, a picky eater, and complains a lot. I love that he doesn't vocalise his emotions and I have to figure out that puzzle."

With every sentence, Joohyun's eyebrows rose a bit more in a slight distaste. Lisa laughed at first. But then her smile became gentler as she continued.

"But do you know what I love the most? The way he knows how to admit when he's wrong. He is not afraid of apologising. I love the way he's brave enough to take the first step to reconcile. He's a sensible person. He knows how to calm me when I'm having anxiety attacks, when I panic so bad that I can't even breathe. He knows how to comfort and cheer me up when I'm sad. I love that he shows how much likes to be with me. I love that he knows my preferences and keeps them in mind whenever he does something. I love that he prefers me over anything he can. I love that he spoils me all the time in his own way – lets me be with him as he composes, writes songs for me, surprises me with presents every other day, big or small. I love that he sends me flowers everyday, flowers that have meanings, not just roses. I love that he knows me so well that he can sense my moods with one glance and act accordingly."

This time Joohyun's face softened with appreciation. So Lisa smiled at her. Then her voice getting a bit lower, she continued.

"And unnie, the most important thing is that I know that he loves me so much. He loves me so much that I always come first for him in any situation. Yes, he has flaws but so do I. And I want him with his flaws, unnie. He wouldn't be Min Yoongi without them."

There was a stunned silence after Lisa softly finished her words. Joohyun was looking at her as if she didn't know what to say but then a smile spread over her face.

"So young yet so wise," she sighed happily. "I like the way you think and it seems like you have thought this through."

"I did," Lisa nodded. "And I know Yoongi oppa did, too. We both think the same."

"Have you talked about marriage?" Joohyun asked quietly. Lisa blushed a bit.

"No, not yet. I mean, it's kind of obvious that we're gonna get married. I don't want anyone else besides him and he feels the same about me." Lisa stopped here, not knowing if she should vocalise her thoughts or not. But Joohyun gently prompted her.

"But?"

Lisa sighed, "But it still feels early. There's too much that I want to do, too much that we want to achieve with my members. I don't think I can do them while being married. Idols aren't like actors, in our industry if you're married then you're done with your career."

"I see," the older woman nodded in understanding. "You want to keep being on the stage."

"Yes," Lisa's face filled with melancholy. "Men can continue doing whatever they want even if they get married. I mean look at Epik High sunbaenims. All three of them are married with children and they're still out there, rocking the stage. You don't see any women doing that."

"You're right."

"Also I don't know why but in Korea if you're a married woman, regardless of who you were before, you're expected to stay home and look after children?" Lisa frowned questioningly. "That doesn't make sense to me. I'm not that girl. I wasn't raised like that. Like, my dad is a renowned chef and he's very successful, our family is kind of well-off even with just him working. But my mum never stayed at home. She has been working as long as I can remember and she still raised me well. I don't get why I have to stay at home."

"You're right about that," Joohyun smiled bitterly. "Our society thinks like that, unfortunately. Being a foreigner must've been hard for you."

Lisa laughed, "Not so much after all these years. My members laugh so much when I say that Thailand is my country and Korea is our country. I'm not Korean, but usually I feel like I belong here. Especially with Yoongi oppa being here."

"It all comes round back to Yoongi-ssi," Joohyun smirked knowingly. Lisa giggled first and then shrugged.

"What can I say? He's been quite a bit part of my life for a long time now."

After they stopped talking, Lisa mentally noted down to ask the directors not to include this part in the episodes. There was only so much the public could take.

Just like Lisa's anxiety.

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At the end of the shooting, Lisa and Yoongi had earned love from everyone, including the staff. People had seen that they were an ordinary couple who were really in love and cared about each other. They were probably the most loved couple out of everyone.

When they were back to Seoul after the shooting ended, Yoongi pulled Lisa to a quiet corner around the building before they left. The two hid themselves in the shadows and Yoongi reached out to caress her cheek.

"See, I told you it'd be okay."

Leaning her head to his palm, Lisa smiled.

"Yeah, I know. You're always right, aren't you."

Yoongi smirked, "Usually."

Giving a small giggle, Lisa rose up on her tiptoes and wrapped her arms around him for a sweet kiss. His arms circled her waist to pull her closer. Just a moment later his hand found its way to her hair, lacing fingers to cup the back of her head and their lips so soft and the kiss so sweet that Yoongi sighed into her lips. He pulled back only to plant a small one again. And then one more. After that, one more. Soon, he was peppering her face with kisses.

"I love you, baby," he murmured after a kiss on her cheekbone.

Lisa was glowing.

"I love you too," she whispered, shivering a little and when she opened her eyes, the hazel orbs were sparkling like diamonds under the sun.

"I'll call you, okay?" Yoongi murmured again, kissing the beauty mark she had on the corner of her eye. Lisa nodded and hugged him close, nuzzling her face to his warm neck and relaxing scent.

"It'll be okay now too, right oppa?"

Yoongi smiled at her hesitant voice that showed the worries she had been trying to suppress.

"As long as we're together, it will all be okay, love."

And Lisa believed him, like always.

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[+14,783, -8,000] Whatever you say, the way Min Yoongi looks at Lisa shows it all...

[+14,137, -6589] I never knew our Yoongi could be so corny ㅋㅋㅋㅋ daebak ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+13,897, -7000] Min Yoongi ㅜㅜㅜ "No matter how much I look at her it's never enough" ㅜㅜㅜㅜ ah, when will I hear these words ㅜㅜ

[+12,603, -6291] Look how domestic they areㅋㅋㅋ they are already married in their hearts, it's over for anyone else ㅋㅋㅋ

[+12,273, -6002] The part they argued over who loved who first got me almost puke in my own mouth ㅋㅋㅋ what are they being so sweet and cute for ㅋㅋㅋ

[+12,000, -5732] I decided to watch the episodes just for Yoongi and Lisa ㅋㅋㅋㅋ what are they called? Liyoon?ㅋㅋ

- The name is yoonlice ㅋㅋㅋ

- ㅋㅋㅋㅋ ah so it's yoonlice ㅋㅋ suits them ㅋㅋ

- ㅋㅋㅋㅋ no wonder, a name as sweet as the two~~ yoonlice couple fighting!

[+11,789, -6789] Im Joohyun and Kim Heebin were very nice ㅜㅜ it was obvious Lisa was nervous, thank you for taking care of our Lisa, Joohyun unnie~~

[+11,342, -5920] Can everyone please leave them alone now... they just want to live quietly, if you're a real fan you should stop the hate now...

[+10,004, -5437] These episodes will shut people who are still whining up ㅋㅋㅋ you take care of yourselves first, Yoongi and Lisa are doing just fine ~~~

[+8430, -198] As an army I didn't approve their relationship at first but seeing our Yoongi so happy with her makes me happy, too

[+8200, - 221] He looks at her the way he looks at daesang trophies ㅋㅋㅋ

- ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

- I noticed that too ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ it means he loves her very much ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

- Lisa is the biggest trophy he can get, no? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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"There's nothing but positive comments," Jennie sat back at her seat with a pleased smile.

"Same here," Chaeyoung said after swallowing her bite, she had been munching on a carrot as she scrolled down various articles on her phone.

"And here, too," Jisoo nodded, her eyes gliding on the words of the god knows which article now on her screen.

Lisa shook her head, a smile of her own appearing on her face. The first episode had just aired last night and her friends were dying to know the public's reactions. That was why all four of them had gathered in ChaeLisa's apartment, scrolling through every single article.

"That one comment about daesangs, though," Chaeyoung giggled so violently that she turned pink. The other girls laughed as well.

"I googled it and–" Jennie quickly grabbed her phone to open the latest tab again and then shoved the screen to their faces. "It's the fucking same!"

"Oh my god!" Jisoo tumbled on her side as she laughed.

"Look at him," Chaeyoung started giggling again. "God, I can't –"

"Okay guys stop it," Lisa tried to sound strict despite the giggle she let out. "Oppa loves his trophies, so what?"

"And like the netizens say, you're the best trophy he can get," Jennie laughed, too, with her gums out.

Lisa was pink and grinning as she looked at her best friends in the whole world. The sight of them happy for her, supporting her, protecting her made Lisa's heart ache with love.

She was safe, she was loved, she had survived. From now on she knew it was all gonna get easier.

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Except, it didn't.

Because nothing goes as you expected when your life is the favourite joke of the universe.

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"You know what? No fucking way."

"Majority of the public supports you now, what is the problem Yoongi?" his manager sounded so exhausted.

"Why would they nominate us, we were in one show in a whole fucking year!" Yoongi nearly growled, starting to panic.

Apparently, MBC had nominated Lisa and Yoongi as 'the best couple of the year' this time in their reality show awards.

"Public loves you," the older man sighed. "That means views and money. Every channel that guests you and Lisa will get their ratings skyrocket, everyone knows that and they're lining up at our door to cast you. I reckon the same goes for YG, too."

"Can we even win, I'm sure there have been a lot of other ‒"