"Let me.....help you with that...."
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My thoughts were interrupted instantly when Tae suddenly grabbed the white apron from my hand
I blinked quickly as if trying to shake off the wild thoughts that had suddenly overtaken me earlier.
Gosh, why did my mind suddenly go wild like that? The image of him kissing me was very clear in my mind.
Rrrr....what's wrong with me?
Tae looked at me who had space out in surprise. A smile tugged at the corners of his lips. I hope he doesn't realize my dirty mind earlier.
Slowly he draped the apron strap around my neck and gently smoothed it over my body.
Slowly he turned my back to him and tied the white apron strap right around my waist, he stood so tightly that I could feel his warm breath in the crook of my neck. I bit my lip slowly trying to hold back the warm sensation that ran down my cheek.
I know it would be insane if I thought that he's trying to seduce me right now, but somehow I feel exactly like that! I seriously cant think straight when he's around.
"Done.." he whispered softly into my ear. Sending me some goosebumps.
I cleared my throat slowly.
"Thanks .." I said trying to return to act normaly then reached out my hand to put the apron on Tae's body.
"Umf... I don't think I need that.." he grimaced. I laughed a little
"Are you sure it's okay if this high brand t-shirt gets dirty with gravy?" I asked grinning at him.
"Yes.." he insisted. I narrowed my eyes excitedly gem
"Well, I have a problem with that.. since it's price is higher than my 2 months groceries shopping.. so u better wear it.." I said while pouting my lips at him.
Tae chuckled lightly then nodded eventually.
I smiled in relief then tried to wrap the apron strap around his neck, but because tae is so much taller than me I had to stand on tiptoe with difficulty.
He smiled amusedly at me then slowly put his palms on my waist as he slowly lifted me up.
"Owh ..." I screamed surprised to find how easily he lifted my body. I clumsily wrapped the strap around his neck without daring to look him in the eye.
Tae then lowered my body slowly.
"Umf...i can do that, u know...i'm not that short..." I said sulkily while tying the apron strap around his waist from behind
He chuckles
"I know... I just wanna do that." he said.
Ish, fad? Don't you know that you almost make my face burning red like a tomato???
I mumble in my heart.
After that the two of us began to mix and cook dishes for dinner.
I don't know what got into him tonight, but Tae really showed a different side of him that i’ve never seen before. He seemed much more relaxed and full of smiles. Not infrequently I found him staring at me with a warm glint in his eyes. During cooking, he often joked and teased me, making me blush uncontrollably.
Honestly, I like this side of him.. he feels much more reachable.
"So.. what are the other old tunes that your mom usually made you listen?" he asked while chewing the tofu in his mouth. Now the two of us are sitting opposite each other at the dining table.
I wet my lips while thinking
"Um...nat king cole, perry como, chat atkins...and oh she also sometimes listened to motown songs from the 60's" I nodded my head confidently
Tae put his chopsticks on the table abruptly.
"Jinjja?? Hands down! Your mom is the coolest mom i know!" He said looking at me enthusiastically. I chuckled at his behavior.
"Ah, if I meet her one day, I know we're gonna get along just fine.." Tae said with a big smile and then took another portion of tofu from his bowl.
I smile. Yeah Tae, she would definitely fond of you, cause well....... i do.
"I know. I miss her tho, but I think she's already been in a better place alongside with her idols now... so I'm not worrying anymore.." I said while stirring the food in front of me.
Tae looks at me in surprise
"You mean?"
I sighed and smiled
"She passed away 5 years ago in a car accident..." I explained
Tae suddenly choked, causing the food in his mouth to squirt slightly against his cheek. He seemed very surprised at what I said.
"Oh Gee, tae..." I said quickly grabbing the napkin in front of me and leaning towards him. I slowly wiped the remaining food on his cheek.
Tae just sighed as he looked at me with his brown eyes. Suddenly he touched the back of my hand with his fingers and squeezed it gently.
"I'm so sorry... I didn't know .." he said regretfully.
I couldn't help but stare at our fingers which now are touching each other. Oh Gosh.
"It..it's fine, tae..... I'm already ok.." I said slowly lowering my palm from his face. At the same time, Tae pulled back his fingers.
Ok, Maybe he just spontaneously did that out of sympathy.
"How did u deal with it?” He stares at me deeply
“Um...We can stop talking about it if you don't want to.." He said suddenly looking doubtful
I shook my head quickly.
"It’s ok, I'm fine...talking about them makes me feel closer to them..."
he glared at me again
"Them?"
I smirked. It seems I forgot to mention about my father
"Ah yes, I also lost my dad in the accident. They were going out of town for a meeting but the weather was so bad, snow all over the place. And the streets are extremely slippery... that's why..." I started to explain
"I'm so sorry.....trully..." Tae interrupted suddenly. His face looked like he couldn't bear to see me.
"Hey, stop looking at me like that..." I protested at him. I don't want to get a pitying glance from him.
He just chewed his lips slowly as if unsure what to say.
"It's ok, Tae... life goes on. Now I'm getting used to do everything by my self, a good thing that i can take from a terrible event like that.."
I said casually while chewing my food.
Well yeah, i did cry my heart out everynight to sleep in the first 2 years because i missed them so bad, but aside of that... i think i handle it just fine.
"You're stronger than you look..." he muttered as he looked at me.
"Mwo? Don’t get me wrong..I may look small but I'm also strong, I exercise everyday, you know.." I said sulkily.
Tae chuckled
"I'm sure you are.." he said while threwing a warm look that I couldnt understand.
Then the two of us continued the dinner with a lighter chat. Tae who is playful and jokes a lot makes me laugh a lot. My sister is right, he is actually a warm person, for some reason he hasn’t showed it in front of me until now.
After our dishes were finished, I decided to go home immediately because it was already 8:15 pm. Tae escorted me to the front door of the apartment and said goodbye with a sweet smile. All the bad things I had ever imagined would happen between the two of us seemed to be running out of my mind.
I went home with a full tummy and a warm heart.
Taehyung's POV
I closed the apartment door slowly after saying goodbye to Lily.
After her figure had completely disappeared from my sight, my heartbeat gradually started to recover.
I closed my eyes and dropped my forehead to the surface of the door, a feeling of regret suddenly creeping up on me.
Damn, Tae! What have you done? You were supposed to be in your car-driving yourself home since 3 hours ago! But here you are, crossing the lines that you've made for your self by making excuses just to spend more time with her! What's the matter with you?!
I scolded my self.
I took a deep breath before finally moving towards the kitchen.
Damn, Her scent is still lingering here.
I shake my head quickly
Argh, This is not good. I shouldn't have done something like this. I shouldn't play with fire or I'll get burn like the last time.
Yes, Taehyung. Be rational!
Getting closer to her is not an option! I firmly said in my heart.
I quickly grabbed the leather jacket and car keys that were on the side shelf of the kitchen.
I got to go home and clear my mind.
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