sky rose garden

@lee joongi i know you are deserving of that adoration. /smiling to you once your hand turns around in mine, my palm presses to yours as i nod a little, reaching to unbuckle myself, though i don’t move just yet, adoring you before me/ mn, yes, let’s head in. depending on how much i drink, i may have to borrow another one of your shirts.

@lee jieun i don't know if i'm deserving of that adoration /driving a little slower through the mostly quiet neighborhood, i bring us up to the building, pulling into the parking garage to park the car before i give your hand a small squeeze and then turning my hand over to properly hold your hand/ then let's hope that tonight doesn't disappoint. shall we head in?

@lee joongi it’s pure adoration, lee joongi. /humming softly? i fall quiet for a little while, simply basking in the warmth your hand provides while i lean against the middle console, my hand squeezing yours as i nod a little/ mmn, i was thinking that. i don’t think i’ve enjoyed anything more than that night, for a while.

@lee jieun not flattery, then- but it's certainly something. /meeting your smile with my own, i only tip my head away, looking back to the road when i see the light turn and i pull away from the intersection, knowing we're not far now while i gently squeeze your fingers between mine/ oh? were you thinking you enjoyed it too much too?

@lee joongi i told you, joongi-ah... it’s not flattery. /smiling softly as your thumb brushes along my hand, i give your hand a little squeeze, admiring the feeling of my hand in yours as i hum, glancing up at you once the car stops, and immediately i break into a smile/ really then? maybe we’ve had smiliar thoughts all this time without knowing, then.

@lee jieun you're flattering me again, jigeum-ah. /my thumb brushes along the outside of your hand while i hold your hand in this way, my palm still resting against your knee, and as we drive toward my place, nearing that neighborhood, a stop at a light allows me to look over to you when i respond/ i didn't say that i didn't like it- if anything, perhaps i liked it too much.

@lee joongi but i’d still love it anyway. /smiling softly, my fingers slip between your own, fitting between your fingers perfectly as i hold your hand, my gaze sliding toward you while you drive and face forward, a small hum leaving my lips as i raise a brow/ what, you didn’t like me clinging to you? it’s not my fault i was scared.

@lee jieun luckily for both of us, i have at least a little more in mind than nothing at all /with your hand resting on mine, i let my fingers widen, trying to slot your fingers between mine in order to hold your hand while i drive us back to my place, eyes focused on the road ahead of us/ but perhaps we'll skip the scary movie this time

@lee joongi yah, joongi-ah, i’m sure the night will be fine. you could do nothing at all and i would still enjoy my entire night with you. /my words and tone are sincere, my eyes shining as your hand comes to rest on my knee, and my hand comes to rest on top of yours, fingers brushing along your skin while we head toward your apartment/

@lee jieun then we'll take the night as it comes /one hand on the wheel, i reach over with the other, placing a hand on your knee while i keep my eyes on the road, only allowing myself the occasional glimpse of you in the rearview mirror aside from when we stop at the lights or signs along the way/ i hope i can come up with something nice enough

@lee joongi /thinking back to the flower, there’s a frustrated little hmph that leaves my lips as i pout, though i look over to you as you speak, humming softly in thought before giving a short little shake of my head/ i don’t have anything in mind, oppang. really, just a night with you is perfectly fine.

@lee jieun /with the heater on, the car running, my seatbelt on, and the mirrors checked, i glance to you with a small smile on my lips and nod before pullig out of the parking space to leave the lot and drive us toward my apartment for the evening/ anything you want. i suppose offering you another movie and dinner might be cliched, since we've shared that already. but anything you want- you can have.

@lee joongi /leaning back in my seat, i let my thoughts wander for a moment, though as you come into the car and turn on the heater i look over to you, smiling softly as i lean against the center console with a small nod/ let’s. is there anything other than drinks in store for tonight, joongi-ah?

@lee jieun i wouldn't lie to you /with you in the car and belted, i smile at your little gesture and then carefully close the car door for you before i round the hood and come to the driver's side to climb into my seat, glancing over to you with a small smile before i belt myself in, slip the key in the ignition, and turn on the heater first/ now, let's drive shall we?

@lee joongi you’re right, you did have more compliments tonight. /smiling softly, i lean into your touch until it’s gone, and as you help ne into the car i’m careful to duck my head before i release your hand to belt myself into the seat, and i look up at you with a small smile and raise my thumb up to you/ all set, joongi-ah. thank you.

@lee jieun you're even prettier when you blush /watching you as you keep your eyes shut, i fight the urge to place a kiss to your forehead, and only when you agree to get in the car do i reach to open the door for you and hold your hand to help you get in/ i'll make sure to turn on the heater for you, jigeum-ah

@lee joongi you’re going to make me blush. /speaking as if i’m not already, i smile as i look to you, leaning into your touch to my cheek and letting y eyes fall shut until i’m sure not a tear will fall, and once i open my eyes i nod at your words, reaching a hand up to brush my fingers over the back of your hand/ let’s do that, before i freeze to death out here.

@lee jieun i'm telling you the truth, lee jieun /speaking quietly, my other hand rises to gently cup your cheek, and i let my thumb brush gently beneath your eye, as if to keep those tears from falling/ too pretty a flower for certain to let this dew fall from her eyes, hm? now let me get that car door for you-

@lee joongi /when i look up at you as you draw me into your arms after the flower is gone, i cast a glance toward the direction the wind took away a memory of a date with you, though as you call me a pretty flower i look back to you with wide eyes, and those tears shine in them not a single one falls, and i lean into you with a soft smile and flushed cheeks/ you’re flattering me, lee joongi.

@lee jieun /when we get toward my car, unaware of where your thoughts lead, i find myself thinking of whether or not you'll wind up in my arms a second time for the night, though i'm distracted when the sudden gust of wind ruffles my hair and takes the flower from it, yet seeing you so distressed i can't help but wind an arm around you, drawing your back to my chest/ it's okay- jigeum-ah. i don't need that flower, when you're a much prettier flower yourself.

@lee joongi wine with you sounds wonderful. /thinking back to how we had enjoyed that night, how it ended with me in your bed, in your clothes, and in your arms, i wonder if that’s where it’ll get us tonight as well, and i smile softly as we head toward your car, only for a gust of wind to blow past us and disturb the flower in your hair, causing it to take off and fly away, and immediately i groan with a stomp of my foot, letting go of your hand and arm to look off where it went, and i can swear my eyes well up with sudden tears as i frown/ aish... really? i wanted to keep that flower for you! i was going to press it and... and everything... stupid wind...

@lee jieun then we'll have wine again- /when the doors of the elevator slide open, i follow after you at your tug, walking to bring you from the elevator, out of the lobby, and toward the lot where my car is parked while keeping your hand in mine/ it should be just down this way- a little further from here.

@lee joongi wine? wine sounds perfectly fine to me. /my free hand comes to rest on your arm as my hand holds yours, and i look down to our fingers before i look back up to you, smiling softly in pure awe of you while we ride the elevator down, and once the doors slide open, i give your hand a tug/ lead me to your car, oppang.

@lee jieun /once in the elevator, i look at you, expectant of an answer, though when it's clear you haven't heard me right away, i reach to press the button to send the elevator down to the cinema lobby and the doors slide shut/ i have plenty of wine- if that's suitable you can have your pick of anything i have in my racks.

@lee joongi /staying quiet as we head to pay, and i stay close to your side and lean my head on your arm when we pause moving, and as we step into the elevator i manage to look up at you, pure adoration written in my expression before i realize you’ve asked me a question, and i shake my head a little with my voice small and quiet/ n-no. no! i don’t think so. do you have anything in mind?

@lee jieun /while i had considered taking the flower from my hair to place it in yours, the fact you come close to adjust it stops my hand and instead i lead you toward the counter to pay for our coffees and pastries, and then back to the elevator to head down and leave the cinema/ is there anything in particular you want to drink?

@lee joongi /as you take my hand and rise from your spot, i follow suit to rise from my own spot and step closer to you, reaching with my free hand to adjust the flower tucked in your hair behind your ear, and i let my hand rest on your chest after, beaming up at you/ let’s do that, and i’m sure you will.

@lee jieun /with your hand in mine, our fingers curled into one another, i let my thumb brush over your knuckles gently, only to hear you mention it's growing chilly and i push myself up from the table, keeping your hand in mine/ let's go then- we'll pay and then we can take my car back to my place. i'll make sure you get warmed up, jigeum-ah

@lee joongi /when i open my eyes to see your hand reaching out for me, i wait a moment before i bring my hand from my cheek to rest my fingers in your hand, slowly giving your hand a small squeeze as i look to you, and i let my other hand fall to the table, and i nod once/ we are... now how about let’s get going? it’s starting to get chilly, anyway.

@lee jieun it was a good different- /when you cup your hands to your cheeks, your eyes closed for that moment, i take the chance to admire your features, and dare to reach out across the table with one hand reaching for you, hoping you might place a hand in mine after you open your eyes/ i'm glad- i think it's a good thing you and i are, at least now.