The neighborhood is exactly how I remember it from when I first visited the dorms. Despite the state of alcohol intoxication that I was in that night, I still find familiar the small trees and the impossibly green grass surrounding the massive and luxurious buildings. Even in the dim light provided by the moon, I can easily recognize the three story house that belongs to Namjoon. The house where his heart and soul live: his brothers. I'm nervous to meet them. I don't need someone else's validation, but I'm still hoping they'll like me. They are his family, his life meaning. We're passing the building, the car taking us further into a subterranean parking lot which, I realize now, is a private one. It's understandable, since they are all public persons and wouldn't want the press constantly roaming around and spying on them. As he kills the engine, Namjoon turns his head to face me, taking my hand in his. "Ready?" he asks squeezing my hand. I nod and we both get off the car and walk towards the house. When we are in front of the entrance, I watch him taking out the keycard from his pocket to unlock the door and I suddenly have a sentiment of deja-vu. A lot has changed since the first time I've been here, even though it was not long ago. My heart has changed the most and it's still reshaping, but I like the path that I'm walking on now. I like him. Looks like Namjoon had the same feeling because he says "This brings back memories."
"That was a wild night" I admit. Even now, waves of embarrassment crash into me as I remember myself sprawled on Namjoon in the hallway at 3 am, hair disheveled and all over my face, like I was auditioning for the role of Samara from The Ring. I make a grimace and shake my head just to remove the image from my brain.
"It was our first date...sort of" he says daydreaming. "And you got wasted" I laugh and he joins me. "But let's look at the bright side," he says as he opens the door and holds it for me to get inside. "Making a fool out of myself won me a another date with you. It's like the universe worked with me to help me stay around you. So if I had to choose, I'd do it again" he shrugs triumphantly and I can't help an eye roll. "You're such a flirt" I mumble, slightly elbowing him the ribs.
My eyes fall on the opposite wall where he so sexily had me pinned that night, almost kissing me and I gulp hard at the memory. Damn him and his sultry demeanour, almost impossible to resist. Sighing loudly, I grab the folds of my dress and move it aside, revealing my both bare legs as I bend down to untie my laces. Namjoon notices my struggle and stops my descend. "I'll do it for you" he offers, getting on one knee and starting to untie my converse. I must say, the sight of him at my feet, while half of my body is naked in front of his eyes, makes my mind flood with dirty thoughts. His hand curls around my ankle as he removes my sneaker, his fingers lingering on my skin. The touch sends electricity through my body and I can't help but put a hand on his head, running my fingers through his soft hair. He looks up at me, his dark eyes an enticing infinite night ocean of stars. And just like that, his gaze leaves my face and fixes on my disrobed thighs, his eyes assessing, greedy.
"Eyes on the shoes, Kim" I scold him and he gives me a cheeky grin, moving to untie the other converse sneaker.
"This is a rare sight. You managed to bring this mountain of a man to his knees. I must say that I'm impressed." Jin sneers from behind Namjoon, tall and handsome, hands in his pockets. He is well known for his striking beautiful face, but I must admit he looks even better in person. They all do, with no exageration.
"That's how I like my men: obedient" I purr, winking at Jin which makes him laugh. I look at Namjoon who's in the middle of removing the other shoe, outrage plastered on his face and I smirk down at him. "Savage" he leers as he puts the shoe aside and rises up.
"Hello! It's good to meet you. I'm Inna Young" I say cheerfully as I walk towards Jin, outstretching an arm to greet him.
"Seokjin. Likewise, Inna" he smiles, gripping my hand and indicating to the living room. "Please make yourself at home." We both enter the open space room, Namjoon right behind us. Sensing his eyes on me the entire time, I might've swayed my hips a little harder just to tease him. A guttural sound escapes his mouth and I know I have succeeded.
Everyone is gathered in the living room, except Hoseok and his girl, Julia, which I imagine they might be somewhere alone, in another room or maybe on a date. As soon as he sees us, Jimin gets up from the couch where he was sprawled on and runs towards me excitedly. "Inna, you're here"
"I promised, didn't I?" I say as he reaches me. "I see you kept the dress" he grins at me and I wink. "When did you two become such good friends?" Namjoon asks narrowing his eyes in confusion. "Oh, do you guys smell that?" I sniff the air. "I'm pretty sure that's jealousy." Namjoon quickly blurts out "I'm not jealous!" and everyone in the living room bursts out in laughter. Jimin pats his shoulder and goes back to his spot on the couch, while Joon takes my hand in his and says to everyone " I haven't properly introduced her, but I assume you guys remember Inna. She is my-" he starts saying and everyone is watching him closely, focusing all their attention to him. I'm curious myself on what he is going to introduce me as. "We are together. She is my girlfriend" he finally says, flustered and with a blush mirroring mine spreading on his cheeks. "You finally manned up" Yoongi mumbles from his spot on an armchair, his voice barely audible. I glance at him and he is back to whatever he was doing on his phone. Dismissed.
"I told you she's his girlfriend" Taehyung says to Jungkook. "You owe me 50.000 won" he continues, stretching his arm with the palm up. The youngest rolls his eyes and grabs his wallet from the table placing some money in his friend's palm.
"I can't believe you guys made a bet on that" Ella says shocked, moving her scrutinizing eyes between the two men. "Actually, we were not together when I first came to this house" I explain and Jungkook quickly snatches the money from Taehyung's hand saying "I guess I win" his devilish grin spreading on his face as he awaits to be paid.
"You rude brats!" Jin scolds them from where he was standing on my side. Everyone politely share their hello's, me and Ella exchanging a knowing gaze, an unspoken thought between us regarding the scene at the fashion show. And that was it. No further introductions, I already knew who each of them are and now they knew me. Everything flowed naturally afterwards. Yoongi brought two bottles of champagne and we stayed together in the living room, talking and drinking, having a good time. I never felt more like I belong in a group like I did tonight.
Now, 2 hours later, I'm feeling like the weight of tonight's events, with all its agony and happiness mixed together, is pushing hard on my already exhausted body and all I can think of is taking a shower and lie in my bed.
"Namjoon" I turn to him, whispering "I think it's time for me to go home." His eyes lock with mine as he puts an arm around my shoulders, pulling me closer to him. "Are you okay, baby?" He is incredibly sweet when he calls me that, the whispered word making me weak to my bones.
"Mhm, I'm just tired" I reply giving him a small smile. To be honest, I hate the idea of leaving him, to be apart again, even if it's just for a little while. "It's pretty late. Why don't you stay overnight?" he murmurs. "I-I don't know." I say, but the thought of sharing a room with him sends fluttering butterflies in my stomach. As a shameless bastard that I am, spending the night here is a thought I'm considering.
"Please stay. You drank anyway and I'm not letting you get a cab" He doesn't need to insist. My mind and heart both made the decision for me. "Okay" it's all I say and he rises from the couch, helping me untangle my dress and get up. We're saying goodnight to the others, Ella and Taehyung already in their room since long ago, then walk towards the stairs and to his bedroom. "I'm so in need of a shower" I confess to him as we reach the final step of the staircase. He nods and changes the direction, taking me to the bathroom instead.
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I walk on the corridor, following Namjoon close behind and with my eyes focused on his figure, observing him. He looks extremely handsome in that white shirt and black suit pants, just like a model from a magazine. Opening the buttons of his shirt cuffs, he starts rolling its sleeves, one at a time, revealing veiny masculine forearms, a sight that makes my mouth dry. Too busy imagining those strong arms around my body, I don't notice that Namjoon stopped and I bump into him. "Auch!" I say as I quickly take a step back, covering my forehead with my hand. He turns around and puts a hand on my shoulder, concern flickering in his beautiful black eyes. "Are you okay?" he asks me, scanning my face and gently caressing my bare shoulder with his thumb. The touch sends shivers down my spine and waves of heat throughout my whole body. The fact that his bare neck is on my eye level and I can see his Adam's apple moving slowly as he swallows his saliva makes it even worse. I can't control the flame that he lit in me. Forcing my eyes to focus back on his face, I notice the change in his expression, as if he is being aware of the turmoil in my head. "Y- Yes. I was spacing out" I say offering him a small smile. "Cute" he replies with a smile mirroring mine, as he playfully grabs my cheek. He lets go of me and twisting his body, he grabs the handle of the door behind him. "This is my bathroom." He opens the door wide, stepping to the side to let me walk in first. As soon as I enter, my eyes grow big. The room is not too big, neither exaggerated. It's actually quite minimalistic. But the way it is designed, everything black with the exception of the long wooden sink, makes it look luxurious. There is no bathtub, but the cabin shower is huge, however. My dress rustles on the black marble floor as I take a few steps towards it. Namjoon is silently watching me, hands in his pockets, letting me explore the new space. But the way he looks at me doesn't go unnoticed. I can sense his eyes on me the entire time, stripping me bare of this sinful dress. The thought of him undressing me makes my stomach tighten with desire. "There are clean towels in the first drawer under the sink. Take your time" his deep voice echoes in the room, breaking the silence. "Mhm" I nod at him. I turn around and let water of the shower run, as he slowly heads to the door. Suddenly, his absence makes me feel cold and vulnerable. I don't want him to go. I don't want to see him gone ever again. This week has been hell without him. He is about to exit the room when I speak again.
"Namjoon, wait." He stops in his track with his hand on the door knob. "Umm?" he says twisting his head in my direction, his eyebrows risen in question. "C- Can you help me with the dress? It's difficult to unbutton it by myself" I stutter. That's a lie. I can perfectly remove the dress on my own. But I want him to do it for me. I don't know when I became so shameless and bold, but I like this confident side of me. And I love the fact that Namjoon is the one to reveal it. As soon as the words leave my mouth, his eyes quickly dart to mine, his sultry gaze penetrating me. There is hunger in those dark eyes, like a predator ready to unleash himself at the prey in front of him. I swallow hard, waiting for him to say something. Anything. My body trembles with anticipation, just as he starts moving, crossing the room with soundless steps and stopping in front of me. I turn my back to him and he delicately runs a hand down the side of my face, collecting all my hair in his hand and moving it on the other shoulder, out of the way. My dress reveals a lot of skin, my back completely bare. There are a few buttons holding it together at the bottom of my back, starting from my waist and going down right above my butt. Namjoon lets his fingers travel painfully slow down my bare skin, goose bumps appearing at the contact. My body is a mess in this moment and my mind is in total chaos. All I can sense is his touch, the feelings exhilarating. He reaches the buttons unfastening them one by one, taking his time. Everytime a button is done, more skin shows. I sense his hot breath on my naked shoulder, as he rests his cheek on mine, gently brushing his lips to my ear. His chest impossibly close to my back, his warmth embracing me. Has always been this hot in here? Because I'm pretty sure I am about to combust. Too much sexual tension floats in the air and I can't resist. With all buttons undone, he gets even closer to me, if that is possible. The upper part of my bottom brushes against his crotch and I can feel the hard bulge in his pants. He is enjoying this as much as I do. I smile to myself, the thought of him being like this because of me floods me with pride. He lets out a long breath, tickling my skin. "Inna" he says, my name sounding like a prayer on his lips. "I don't trust myself around you" he whispers in my ear, while slowly moving his hand up and down my bare arms. That makes two of us. We stay like this for a few moments, the water running in the background the only sound in the room. Eventually, he places a kiss on my temple, lingering. "I'll be in the bedroom" he says, letting go of my arms as he pulls back. No, no! Where is he going? I suddenly become desperate for his touch.
"Stay!" I blurt out. My heart is pounding in my chest, but there is no turning back now. I want him. And I will have him. Here and now. No more playing. I turn around and find him looking at me through hooded eyes, lust dancing on his face, not even bothering to hide it anymore.
"Stay" I repeat, locking my eyes with him, my stare inviting him to come and claim what's his.
"Inna, are you sure about this?" he asks, but he is already moving towards me, determination plastered on his handsome face. "Namjoon," I start as he stops in front of me, "Shut up and kiss me!" I command. No need to repeat myself, his lips are already on mine.
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