coffee shop

@ᴋᴡᴏɴ ᴊɪʏᴏɴɢ Her eyes wandered along the small corridors after watching the waiter leave, amazed by the interior and how the pastries were nearly displayed behind the glass, she couldn’t help but to smile before her gaze then fell back to his visage once he spoke again.
„Hm, right, I don’t think so either.“ With a knowing smile, she fished her phone out her purse only to quickly add a new contact, handing her device to the older after having him saved as ,Jiyong, the fool’ just for fun, asking him silently to save his number down below. „If you let me watch you do pilates for real, then I shall give you her number. Is that a deal?“ Dark orbs glimmer in joy, feeling a bit more playful today though it usually wasn’t in her character to be this childish, but in his presence she allowed herself to bring the kid out again, only showing that she’s comfortable enough to do so. „Don‘t you dare backing off or else... ! Or else.. hmmm or else I’ll force you to go horseback riding with me!“ not knowing where the sudden idea came from but she said what she said.

@☼ ᴘᴀʀᴋ ᴄʜᴀᴇʏᴏᴜɴɢ he cant help the way his gaze flits to her face every minute, enthralled by the hues on her cheeks and just how she radiates a glow that makes his heart skip a beat before picking up in his chest like a hummingbird wanting to break free from bone cages. clearing his throat, he pulls his gaze away from her face and onto the menu, nodding.
i’ll have the same but iced please. oh, and can we get a slice of the peaches n cream crepe cake please?
he grins at the cashier before pulling out his wallet to pay. card in hand, he pauses briefly to address his date. god, it felt so weird thinking of that word!
w would you mind going to find us a spot? I’ll bring this for us then.

@ᴊᴇɴɴɪᴇ ᴋɪᴍ Lowering his head to mask his laughter, Jiyong lifted his mirthful gaze once again and countered the junior's raillery with a humble remark. "It wouldn't hurt to try and, you being there is much appreciated, even if it's to bear witness to me acting like a fool." Keeping in mind that he was going to be out of his element, it would be wise for him to be in Jennie's good graces, were she to hold an embarrassing memory from that encounter over him. And though she didn't owe him any praise for his accomplishments, the sincere recognition she gave him before quickly distracting herself with her menu was enough for the latter to crack a smile. One that lingered when Jennie unwittingly acknowledged him by his first name; the way it rolled off her tongue seeming more genuine than her previous efforts to address him formally. " I'll have a black coffee with some creamer on the side, that'll be all for now." Their waiter then excused himself and left to cue their orders, a time which Jiyong used to study his junior's unusually calm demeanor, his head cocked to one side. "Do you mind sending me your trainer's number? I don't believe you have mine."

@ᴋᴡᴏɴ ᴊɪʏᴏɴɢ „A class or two..?“ Jennie repeated, she softly hummed as if in thought when clearly she, of course, was able to set him up for a class with her trainer. „Are you sure you’d be able to pull off those ‚manly’ poses tho?“ she teased back then chortled just at the imagination of Jiyong on the cadillac reformer. The thought alone was funny and oh man, she’d even pay to see him struggle. „Whenever you’re free, sunbae- I‘d be happy to watch your flexible self.“ she said with a hint of sarcasm laced under her voice. The younger fixed her posture, sitting up straight again while listening to him, amazed at his work and the dedication he put into, was truly not only inspiring but also showed what one could reach if they work hard enough. Happy to hear that he’s doing so well himself only made her look up to him even more. Jennie couldn’t help but to suddenly remember his days prior debut (which she back then saw on an older variety show or somewhere on YouTube) and to see him grew up so well caused a simper to curl past the corners of her lips. „I’m proud of you.“ she slipped that out of nowhere before continuing after taking a quick look at the beverages. „A Cappuccino for me please.“ The brunette ordered for herself before throwing her gaze back at him. „..and for you, sunbae?“
Poor girl out there having a hard time with the formalities, all the sunbae/hoobae talk made her feel a little distanced but she wasn’t the type to offer dropping those when she’s the younger of the two. Waiting for him to drop his order, she dared to call him by his name for once -just to know what it feels like to say it comfortably in his presence- not knowing which horse rode her mind that second but „Jiyong“ slipped past her tiers, almost like a whisper but loud enough that she was sure he heard. She then nodded to herself as if approving the sound of his name.
Well oops.

@ᴘᴀʀᴋ ᴊᴜɴᴡᴏɴ she immediately cradles her cheek after the poke, the flush spreading even further than it already has. she pushes the compliment to the back of her mind, the mere thought of it causing a light-headed mess in her head and braves herself to trudge towards the counter with him. it's a wonder how she hasn't combusted. her most literal dream crush is here, standing right beside her in a cafe on what would typically be considered a date and she's still standing. she considers it a miracle.
u um, i think i'll go for a hazelnut latte.

@☼ ᴘᴀʀᴋ ᴄʜᴀᴇʏᴏᴜɴɢ the flush in her cheeks makes him laugh, finding it absolutely adorable. and he cant resist his hand when it comes up, poking at her flushed mounds gently.
you're cute when you blush, you know.
he murmurs in an obvious tone, leading her to the counter and offers the barista a grin before perusing the menu, leaning his shoulder against his date's for a moment.
did you decide what you want yet?

@ᴘᴀʀᴋ ᴊᴜɴᴡᴏɴ she takes quick steps after him, fist pressed to her chest to feel the harsh beating of her heart while she begs for it to slow down with soft mutters under her breath. it's soon disrupted by the light jingle of the entrance door and she takes her lower lip between her teeth before stepping into the quaint establishment.
ah, y you don't have to do that—
she squeaks in slight panic, a warm flush crawling up her cheeks as she hovers her hands over his bowed head.

@☼ ᴘᴀʀᴋ ᴄʜᴀᴇʏᴏᴜɴɢ with her hand safely tucked into his, he leads both to the coffee shop just outside, his steps slow to match hers. his cheeks are tinted pink but he tries his best to be as calm and comfortable as possible. clearing his throat, he pushes the door open, holding it so she could walk in.
after you, m'lady!
he grins, bowing his head playfully in a curtesy.

@ᴊᴇɴɴɪᴇ ᴋɪᴍ “It's safe to say, I can also attest to good food being one of my guilty pleasures when i'm between schedules. And I tend to travel quite often so, being able to find at least one type of comfort food in all the locations I have group or solo activities is like finding a home away from home.” He expressed informally with a hint of nostalgia in his tone, his bronze orbs similarly conveying his contentment toward that shared interest. "Kudos to you though, you must have crazy core strength and it's certainly paid off, you look very healthy hoobae. Is there a possibility you'd be able to recommend a class or two I could take from your trainer?" Jiyong teased Jennie lightly but was fairly impressed by her capabilities, and although It was a given that he had plenty of experience on stage and his choreography was undoubtedly fluid, admittedly by the end of a long set his muscles would feel extremely sore to the point he'd experience painful spasms the next day. That being said, Jiyong’s contemplative expression showed that he found interest in the subject.“ To answer your question on how things have been on my side, I’ve been doing my best to avoid trouble since the YG and Seungri scandal aired because it's been nothing short of....disastrous. But...I haven't lost sight of myself. Even if Big Bang is on an indefinite hiatus. I've been shooting commercials, producing music for YG, focusing on expanding my art collection and adding new pieces to my peaceminusone fashion label." Not having realized his boyish features had soured at the surfaced thought, his features softened when he caught Jennie's gaze, the latter clearing his throat and assuming a friendlier disposition." Shall we eat? I know you're hungry.." Eliciting a half chuckle, he reclined his back against his seat and flagged down a waiter who immediately fetched two menus for the two to go over, the young man then promptly pulling out a notepad. Having remembered the mischievous gesture Jennie made earlier when he referenced the croissants, Jiyong ordered two of the flaky pastries before he circled around to their drinks. "Any preference on the beverage, hoobae?"

@ᴋᴡᴏɴ ᴊɪʏᴏɴɢ Her digits glided over her purse, then she proceeded to remove the accessory. She gently placed it on the table and ran a hand thru her strands to create a less messy look. Her lips maintain the delighted smile. Jesus, she still wonders how such a fine man is in front of her, simple words from him such as just „brioche“ or „croissant“ made her pulse dash in excitement—who knew after all these years she’d still be so star-struck? Jennie chuckled at his attempt to be funny, deciding to go with a croissant for today as she pointed at the menu, underlining the word with her finger as if telling him to order it for her.
“i’m honestly great, thank you for asking.” She for real meant the latter, despite being in a huge company such as YG, he was the only colleague asking her about her life, eyes forming crescents alone from that - appreciating his solicitude. Jennie rested her elbows on the surface of the table, fingers clasping before putting her chin on top. „Thank you for the compliment, really! Yeah, it hasn’t been that easy but I’m happy where I am, I appreciate the things I have, simple things make me happy these days, such as doing pilates and yeah, just eating good food alone, spending quality time with my loved ones give me comfort. Heh.“ a faint smile displayed on her face as she ended her sentence. „How about you? I barely get to hear anything from you anymore, are you alright yourself these days,... sunbaenim?“ she sounded awkward at the sunbae part yet kept her eyes on him, for odd reason she at that moment realized how easy and comfortable it is to talk to the older - to her surprise.

@ᴊᴇɴɴɪᴇ ᴋɪᴍ "I've had enough time to debate whether or not I'd sink my teeth into a flaky brioche or settle for an old fashioned croissant. If anything, you're guilty of arriving right on time, hoobae." He relayed through a sheepish chuckle and inadvertently brushed an open palm over the elaborate ink on his nape before he fixed his posture, sitting up straight once Jennie took a seat opposite of him. "Say, did I catch you at a bad time? It might've seemed out of the ordinary but, I just wanted to hear how things are going for you and your family this time around. Believe me, It's difficult to find a balance between work and private life but, under YG, we keep an eye out for each other, you know?" His gaze appeared attentive whilst she was in his line of vision; the older expressing his willingness to extend a helping arm, giving their close association as coworkers and representatives of the company. "I've been keeping a close eye on you and I've gotta say that i'm impressed with how well you've handled yourself under all the pressure. YG hasn't exactly been lenient with you and the girls and all the restrictions he's imposed in your day to day life."

@ᴋᴡᴏɴ ᴊɪʏᴏɴɢ To say she was nervous was a slight understatement, you see, Jennie didn't have the best of luck when it came to male friends, she’d get falsely accused of dating them each time the media snatched a photo thus why she barely got to spend time with any male idol or males in general anymore. Today, Jennie considered herself quite lucky. She had been asked out—well, not exactly “asked out” in that way, but she hadn't really expected to become personally familiar with most of her seniors, especially those members of the worldwide famous group Big Bang. She didn't know what part of her had somewhat allowed her to hang out with one of her idols—and not /just/ with any idols. It was /the/ idol of all idols, GD himself. Despite her heart beating a little quicker than usual, she managed to make herself look decent enough to go to their agreed time (blue jeans + white shirt and matching white heels with her favorite chanel mini bag). Whilst keeping a somewhat casual expression, she entered the cafe after checking his message, looking for the familiar back of the older male. Once she'd seen him, she beamed, her eyes lightening up as she hurried toward him (but taking extra care not to look too excited), her arms behind her as she bends her torso down to look at him. Her dark hair framed her face like curtains, and she greeted him with her oh so famous gummy smile. "I’m in the mood for sweets, yes.” She referred to the text. “You're early," she then continued, couldn't help the impressed tone her voice took on. "Did I make you wait for too long?" she asked as she placed herself down across from him, crossing one leg over the other.

@ᴊᴇɴɴɪᴇ ᴋɪᴍ /having texted his junior a couple hours prior in favor of having a brief rendezvous at the city’s local coffee shop, the latter waltzes into the establishment with a natural swagger in his step, wearing simple attire (i.e an oversized givenchy hoodie over relaxed jeans and off-white sneakers ) to draw minimal attention to himself as he browses for a spot to unwind and thus, wait for his guest. After he takes up a corner side table, he pulls his phone out of his pocket and shares his location with Jennie. A minute smile apparent at the prospect.

[Text from: GD]

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Just found us little spot near the French pastries. Hope you’re in the mood for indulging your sweet tooth.