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|"Can you hold me tight for a just one day?"|

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You watched the castle guards dragging Lord Park and his men out of the abandoned building.
There was a kind of waiting that feels like gentle onshore breezes kissing salty stones. It wasn't warm but there was a sense of calm, of nature, of things expected. Then there was the kind that feelt like the head of a medieval mace was loose in your guts and your head had taken a beating with a hefty plank of wood. As you waited to see if your friends to come out of the building, you caught the sight of a dead Namjin being dragged away. You stared, not having an idea of what to do.

You didn't care about the wound on your forehead and your upper lip, the pain was long gone. You body however ached like crazy. All you wanted was a hot shower and a good sleep.

Yoongi appeared, holding his back like an old man. He gave you a small smile, "Don't worry about the children." he started, sitting next to you on the bench, explaining what he, Seokjin and Lisa did. And also about Jisoo, who was Seokjin's long lost sister. 

The pain you felt for Rosé and Jisoo was unbearable. You knew you could've done something to save them, but you didn't. But it was Rosé's wish to choose death instead of life, and Jisoo went with her.

Soon you were tackled by Park Jimin, who was crying now in your arms. You hugged him back, bringing tears to your own eyes before letting go. You missed him and he missed you.

"Don't you scare me ever again." Jimin whispered, hugging your weak body again. The hug was tightened when Hoseok joined, making cute background noises.

When you three pulled away, Hoseok gave you a painful flick on your forehead. "That's for making us worry." You winced in pain.

"Hoseok you're making her wound worse." Seokjin shook his head, "Y/N let's get you to your lover boy's Castle."

"Speaking of him, where is Jungkook?" Jennie asked, combing her hair with her fingers.

"Wow took you all time to notice me."

The voice made all of you turn towards the direction of his voice. There he sat, on the bench with a poker face. His eyes were on you, not leaving yours as he kept giving you expressionless looks.

"I, I want want to go..." You whispered and looked anywhere but Jungkook. Wasn't he worried about you? Was he forced to come here? You kept thinking negatively.

"Yes, make way people. She needs rest more than us." Jennie took your arm while Lisa took the other.

After arriving at the familiar castle, Jungkook excused himself to inform your parents and his that you were safe. Jimin and Hoseok gave you a hug before descending away to their homes. Yoongi went away with Seokjin to have a small talk in the library.

You were in your old room, in Jungkook's Castle. It was as same as it was before, nothing has changed as if there was hope that you would come back. Some of your clothes still hung in your dressing room.

"Get ready for your bath Y/N. I will go prepare the bath for you okay?" Lisa gave you a small smile before heading into your bathroom.

You were alone in your room with Jennie. For a moment you both were silent, and it soon got uncomfortable. You sat on the edge of the bed and Jennie sat next to you.

"Y/N..." Jennie spoke first, "I'm truly sorry."

You looked at her and shook your head. "I understand from your point of view. You don't have to apologize."

Jennie let out a little whine. "No, I would live guiltily for the rest of my life if I don't say sorry for what I have done to you. Especially when I shot you back then. I really regret my stupid decision."

"Jennie, I have already forgiven you when you came to save me today. How about this," You offered your hand for a handshake, "Let's start over and be friends?"

Instead of shaking your hand, Jennie hugged you surprised you with a tight hug. "Thank you so much Y/N."

"Y/N, your bath is ready." Lisa came out of the bathroom and handed you a peach coloured robe.  You gave them a one last smile before heading in.

As soon as you slid your naked body in to the hot water, your body relaxed immediately. You sighed in relief, closing your eyes and enjoying the bath while you can. Everything smelt strawberry, must be something Lisa added. And you loved it.

After a good thirty minutes, you forced yourself to get out. You dried your hair first after wearing the bath robe. When you get out of the bathroom, you saw someone unexpected sitting on the couch, nervously biting their lips.

"Get out Jungkook. I haven't fully dressed yet." You spoke, looking around for Lisa and Jennie.

"I want to talk Y/N." Jungkook stood up and took a few steps forward.

You stayed silent, letting him continue. You weren't pleased with his sudden appearance in your room but you were kind of relieved to see him. Seeing him made yourself calm for reason after what had happened.

"Do you remember the time, when we used to be...good friends?" Jungkook took a deep breath, "I miss it, Y/N"

"Get to the point Jungkook." You said softly, your cheeks turning red at the lovely way his eyes were on yours.

"I love you."

You choked on nothing. You looked at him as if he came out of a horror movie. You were completely speechless by his sudden confession.

"Jung–"

"Before you could reject me, just hear me out okay?" Jungkook spoke faster, causing you to flinch.

"I realized it when you and Jimin were talking in jeju. I was broken and lost, no idea what to do. Then I heard your conversation about you wanting to help Hyora to get me back with her. I didn't want to get together with her." Jungkook took more steps, causing you to walk backwards. When your back was facing the wall and Jungkook standing in front of you, dangerously close, you let out a small squeal.

"I was only thinking a way of getting you back since then. Because I realized how much I missed your beautiful face, " Jungkook didn't hesitate to kiss your forehead.

"Your eyes." He kissed your closed eyelids.

"Your cute nose." He kissed it as well.

"and finally, your smile." Jungkook leaned closer, pressing his body against yours. He kissed you and the world fell away. It was slow and soft, comforting in ways that words would never be. His hand rested below your ear, his thumb caressing your cheek as both of your breaths mingled. You kept your eyes open and watched him do all the work. His eyes were closed, and you had a great view of his pretty eyelashes. His cheeks were slightly red when he pulled away.

"Now you're allowed to reject me Y/N. I know it was really hard for you to–"

The next thing he knew, you had slammed your lips to his and nearly knocked all the wind from his lungs. The kiss obliterated every thought. For the first time in forever Jungkook's mind was locked into the present. The worries of the day evaporated like a summer shower onto a hot car. His usual mode of hurrying from one thing to the next was suspended, he had no wish for the kiss to end. Drunk on endorphins his only desire was to touch you, to move his hands under your smooth summer layers and feel your perfect softness. In moments the soft caress has become more firm, he savoured your lips and the quickening of your breath that matched his own. A kiss like this was a beginning, a promise of much more to come.

When you both pulled away, blushing crazily, you hugged Jungkook instantly. You were too embarrassed to look at his face.

"Why are you being so shy Y/N?" Jungkook chuckled. "So does this means we can maybe... I don't know... Start over?"

"Mmm." You nodded and pulled away, "Let's be friends like before."

Jungkook blinked twice before rubbing the back of his neck, "It's too hard for me to go back to the friend zone after I confessed to you..."

"Hey what were you expecting? You are the one to ask me!" You cried, cheeks burning with heat.

With another chuckle Jungkook took your hands in his. "So Y/N, will you be my girlfriend?"

You bit your lips, nodding fast.

"And uh...about that neck kiss at the ball. I don't regret it." Jungkook winked, studying your whole appearance. That was when you realised, you were completely naked under your robes.

"GET OUT COCONUT HEAD!"

You chased him out of the room, forcing him to get out. After he did, you dreamily sighed against your closed door, still mesmerized about the two kisses you both shared.

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Double update for making up to guys for not posting last week. Hope you enjoyed,the book has aost come to an end now.

-Haru