You reached out in the darkness, but felt nothing, saw nothing, heard nothing. The fear of the unknown gripped you as you wanted to call out for help. You spoke, you screamed, you shouted, but there was no sound. Your heartbeat raced as you struggled desperately to figure out what was going on. Clutching on to your chest, you breathed hard and fought back the tears of panic and fear.
Just then, a figure stood beside you, and spoke in a gentle voice “It’s okay, I’m here with you.” Without a care you grabbed his hand, and felt the immediate sense of security from his lean but muscular arm. You looked up trying to see who it was but his head was turned the other way in the dimness. He pulled you near and embraced you with warmth, arms wrapped around your shoulders as you leant against a firm chest. You wanted to stay in the embrace but yet you needed to see who he was.

Suddenly a second voice appeared, stern and manly unlike the first, “You’re safe with me.” In an instant, you felt your hand being held tight and firm, leading you as you walked. There was an attraction you felt even though not much was said, because this hand was big and warm, with a sense of security in each step you took. You tried again to see his face, but it was a vague image you couldn’t make out.
Just then the hand let go and no one was there, but it became bright and you found yourself sitting at the park bench in the morning sun. You looked around and there sat someone, he didn’t talk to you nor did he come close to you. His face was familiar but you just couldn’t identify him. All he did was to smile at you and instantly all your fears disappeared at the sight. It was such a delightful and innocent smile which you were mesmerized by, unable to take your eyes away from.
A loud ring broke the silence and the images of the romantic encounters vanished into thin air. You blinked a few moments, only to see your ceiling, and realised it was the sound of your phone. You looked left and right expecting to see the people you just saw awhile ago but realised, it was all an illusive dream that felt all too real.
Reluctant, you reached for your phone and saw that it was an unknown caller.

"Hi, who’s this?"
"Oh, hello is this Mandy?" it was a nice and soothing voice of a guy
"Yes, and you are?"
"Ahhh….. it’s me, Jin-young, remember?"
You blinked and wondered if it was the same Jinyoung you were thinking about. “Jinyoung-ie? I thought I had your number.”
"Yeah, I had to change it, and I thought to call to see how you were doing."
"Oh that’s sweet of you, I’m doing fine, just chilling for a bit since its the weekend."
"That’s great…. hey, look, I was just wondering if you might be keen to go for a show today?"

In your gut you felt that he was trying to ask you out, and secretly you were rather pleased, reminiscing your vanished dream from awhile ago. But you felt wary as well, since it might end up being an awkward ‘date’.

"Hmmm…. well, sure! Why not?"

"Awesome! Maybe we could grab a bite if you haven’t had breakfast, if you can text me your address, I should be able to come by in half an hour."

"Oh I’d love to, sure, see you!"

You hurriedly got out of bed and dolled up, remembering the last you saw Jinyoung was at the school reunion and he looked sharp and dashing in the suit, all grown up and giving off the prince charming vibe. You could still remember that he gave a speech and said something a little flirty that night but for some reason that part of the memory was just a blank. But you were sure he had his eyes on you.


Excitedly, you put on a sexy little lace dress and covered it up with a casual hoodie with cartoons. You felt like looking a little cute so you put on some furry accessories and your girly pink boots.
It was still early and Yugyeom your kid bro was fast asleep, leaving him a note by his bedside that you were going out, you saw that he was peacefully in dreamland. You leaned over and gave him a peck on his cheek, and headed out to wait for JR.
Just as you expected, he was early. As he got out of the car to meet you, he stepped out looking way too charming that you felt your heart skip a beat. It was an entirely different look from that night, he appeared to be relaxed and comfortably casual, with a strong boyish charm in his smile that made you smile too.


"Hello you!" he chirped as he stealthily scanned you from afar thinking you wouldn’t notice. You saw that he couldn’t hide the pleased look on his face and felt even happier about yourself.
"Hey Jinyoungie! I missed you!" like a high school girl, you happily skipped towards him, with a smile.
"Aww, you’re always the sweetest. I missed seeing you too and I’m so glad you’re free today. We haven’t gone out in so long right?" with that his eyes disappeared into his cheeks with that killer eye smile that made girls go mad.
"Yeah, we used to hang out so much last time! All the fun stuff we did!" getting into the car, he too was visibly excited. It was like meeting your old buddy that was once a little dorky but had somehow turned into a prince overnight, The feeling was familiar yet a little distant with the comfortable space you kept from each other from becoming grown ups. You tried not to show it that you were kinda attracted to his good looks that grew with time, and tried to fight off the excitement to act like he was the same dorky buddy as a kid.
But it was clearly not working.
"Shall we go for a drive through movie?" he asked. Which meant both of you would be confined in the comfortable small private space of the car, for a good 2 hours.
Your heart suddenly picked up pace, thinking of the proximity of him and you. “Sure!” you quickly replied and looked out of the window pretending to enjoy the scenery.
"Yah, some things never change…. just look at you… always the forgetful kid." You were confused at what he meant, as he stopped to sigh.
"What did I forg-" With a long reach, he turned over to your side of the passenger seat, and pulled the seat belt out for you. You froze, seeing that his face was inches from yours, and your furry accessories grazed his chest. Had you breathed any deeper, your bodies might just touch.
"There you go. Even though we’re not in a bus like before, you still need to belt up okay?" he smiled at you, seeing your face blush into pink from his sudden action, he couldn’t help but brush his hands on your cheek.
"You look so pretty today. I really like it."
Taken aback at his forthrightness, you found yourself speechless for the moment. “Uh…erm…”
He laughed and continued to drive with a smile. “How I wish I could see you everyday.” he said with a sigh, his head cocked to one side, as he raised his brow to have another look at your side profile.
You laughed, “stop it already, you’re making me embarrassed…….”
The flirting went on for awhile as you both ate while waiting for the movie to start.
It was a drive through movie and private screening which meant each car was parked in its own space, and no one could really see you. The privacy made you nervous even though you didn’t know why.
"It’s starting!!" he whispered hurriedly to put away his drinks and make himself comfortable.
Just then, he made the wildest suggestion that you could ever expect.
"Come on, let’s take the backseat!" without hesitation he climbed to the back where it was practically like a couple seat in the theatres, with no obstruction in between. The lights got dimmer and you weren’t sure if that was taking it a little too close.
"Hurry!!" He reached towards your seatbelt, and unbuckled it, outstretching his arms to receive you.
"But Jinyoung I’m wearing a skirt, I .. can’t .. climb across like that.." you mumbled as you regretted being so vain.
Immediately he took off his cardigan and held it out for you.
"Okay just come, don’t worry, it’s fine. It’s dark now anyways I can’t even see a thing." he whispered in hushed tones.
Mumbling under your breath you squeeze through the driver seat and fumbled your way to the back one foot at a time. It was now pitch dark and all you could feel was his arm holding on to yours and your body squeezing into a tight awkward space as fast as you could, without falling.
With a thump, you managed to plop yourself at the backseat beside Jinyoung. The space was surprisingly comfortable and spacious with lots of leg room but both of you were seated so close that your thighs were touching as you felt the radiating heat from him.
"There you go!" he whispered in your ear and laid his cardigan over your legs.
Strangely it felt warmer than it should. It was then that you realised, he had put his arm around you all along.
Seeing that you saw it as well, he got even bolder.
Tightening his arm muscles in an instant, he closed the distance between you and him by pulling you close to rest your head on his chest.
You breathed in a sharp gasp in shock.
He didn’t say a word but continued to hold you firmly to himself.
You could hear the pounding of his heart in his chest, and it was as fast as yours.
"Jinyoung-ah……….. do you know what you’re doing……" you cautiously asked.
He turned to you, and gazed deep into your eyes, “I don’t know, and I don’t care, all I know is you’re here in my arms, and that’s all that matters right now.”
You gulped, for you couldn’t deny that you were enjoying the closeness of him too. You couldn’t resist falling for his charm and his smile. It didn’t help that he was bold to make his move, making you feel almost helpless at his lead.
You weren’t sure at all where things were going after today but heck, you decided to throw your worries to the wind, and indulge in the moment. The warmth of his hug, and gentleness of his gaze, and the excitement of the unknown. It was a road of no return, and you knew it. The moment where a friend turned into something more. Snuggling back, your responded and wrapped your arms around his waist.
Instinctively, your bodies fit together nicely, leaving no gap in between.
There was definitely a lot of explanation to do later but everything else could wait.
"Are you comfy, my dear princess?" he asked.
"Couldn’t be better." you replied, with a contented smile. "I’ve fallen for a charming prince."

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