This is the chapter where this story finally earns its M rating. For those of you adverse to reading about sex, there is an important plot bit near the end of the scene. Good luck.

Enjoy.

December 25th, 2020

Christmas was always a strange time for Eunkyung and I. Ever since we lost our parents, it's only ever been the two of us. We'd grown used to it being like that. It was like an unspoken rule that my sister and I shared. Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas were for the two of us, and just us.

But, this Christmas, we were spending it with the Crownguard family. After talking extensively with Lux for the last month, everyone seemed fairly eager to meet up again, and with Christmas around the corner, it made sense that it was chosen as the next time to celebrate.

Eunkyung and I, for the second time in a month, stood at the front door of the Crownguard estate. Only this time, we carried with us numerous bags. Most were presents, marked by the colorful and holiday-inspired print on the bags, and some were home-cooked meals by yours truly. I felt bad that the Crownguards provided all of the food for Thanksgiving, so the least I could do was give them a taste of what home-cooked Korean food tasted like.

As delicious as the Korean food was for Thanksgiving, it didn't hit quite the same as Dad's recipes did.

Instead of Lux opening the door as she usually did, it was her tall, broad-shouldered older brother: Garen Crownguard. Even at my height, he still stood at least a head taller than me. And wider by a good fifty pounds of pure muscle too. His deep brown hair was slicked upward, emphasizing the ice blue in his eyes. He wore a well-fitted grey suit, and smiled at me and Eunkyung. He stepped to the side and kept the door open. "Come inside."

"Whoever does your decorating deserves an award," I said to Garen as I stared at the impressive height of the Christmas tree that dominated the center of the dining hall. Beneath it were numerous presents, and a circular dining table was positioned near the base of the tree. Atop the table was a soft-looking gold-lined cloth, and silver plates, bowls, and utensils rested on the cloth itself.

"Mother plans it and designs it, and Father hires people to build it."

"Props to your parents then, I suppose." I placed the bags containing the presents along with the others.

"Thanks," Lux interjected as she walked in through the open patio doors.

I felt my mouth dry as I drank in the sight of her.

She wore a short and tight silk red dress that seemed to cling to her every curve. Her french-braided blonde hair seemed to almost shimmer in the light of the chandelier, and her gold eyeshadow and dark eyeliner emphasized the brightness of her eyes.

"Good to see you in person again, Jae," Lux said with a nod in my direction. "You too, Eunkyung." She approached the two of us, then glanced at the bags that Eunkyung held in her hands. "Is that food?"

My sister nodded. "It is."

"Home-cooked?"

"Always."

She let out a sigh of relief. "Thank God. I was really missing Jae's cooking this last few weeks, especially after the Korean at Thanksgiving."

"I thought it was alright," Garen said.

"Take it from someone who spent the last year in Korea, Garen," Lux began. "That was nothing close to what actual Korean food tastes like."

"Well." Garen smiled at me. "Then, I look forward to your cooking."

Way to set up an expectation, Lux. I internally sighed. Hopefully Garen liked it. "Where are your parents?" I asked.

"They'll be down shortly. Mother takes forever to get ready, and you two are early for once."

"It's Jae's fault," Eunkyung immediately blamed.

"It… was actually my fault this time," I surrendered. "Took a little too long finding the right thing to wear."

"Fashionably late, hm?" Lux questioned, an eyebrow arched.

"Correct."

She smiled. "Well, let me be the first to say that you look rather dashing tonight."

"Thank you. And you look… incredible. Gorgeous. Amazing."

"We get it, Jae, you're in love with her," Eunkyung said with a grin.

"I—"

Lux giggled. "Oh? You're in love with me, Jae?"

"You're what," Garen growled.

"I'm gonna start prepping the food," I said, skirting past Garen and taking the bags out of my sister's hands. "Where's your kitchen, Lux?"

"I can take you there," she bubbled.

"I don't think that's—"

"Nonsense!" And without a care in the world, she sidled up to me and hooked her arm around mine. "Let's go!"

[;]

"Any reason for your insistence to follow me?" I asked Lux as she stood beside me, casually observing me take the food out of the containers and plate or reheat them.

She shrugged. "No reason," she said. "Just wanted to have some time alone with you."

"Oh."

"Mmhm!" Lux smiled. "Do you need any help?"

"Actually, yes." I pointed to the already plated food. A plate of japchae, the brown noodles reflecting the warm light of the kitchen like glass. "Do you mind taking that out to the table? Those are good to eat now."

"Alright. I'll be right back then." And, with practiced ease, Lux swooped up the plates and walked them out to the table. It hadn't even been a full minute before she returned. "You know," she began, leaning her hip against the edge of the countertop. "This sorta reminds me of work."

"Except I never cook there."

"Why not?"

"Doesn't make as much money as being a waiter does," I replied, completely honest. "And when I first signed up for the job, it was mainly for the money."

"Fair enough." Lux smiled. "Speaking of cooking and whatnot, when are you gonna teach me how to cook this stuff?" She motioned to the last couple dishes before us.

"Whenever you want me to." I grinned. "I'm more than happy to teach you."

"Then we'll do it some time this week."

"Sounds good."

[;]

Christmas with the Crownguards was an… interesting affair, to say the least. Dinner was quickly devoured, with the Korean dishes disappearing into Garen's eager stomach. He eagerly tore apart every single portion that he was given. And he made sure that his thoughts on my cooking were well-known.

"This is absolutely fantastic," he announced his large hands trapping the thin pair of chopsticks that we brought with us. "You have to show our cooks this recipe."

"I'll type it up and send it to Lux then." I couldn't help but feel pride bubble beneath my chest. Garen seemed like the type to rarely give out compliments, and whenever he did, he truly meant them.

"What about you, Eunkyung?" Garen asked. "Do you cook at all?"

Eunkyung flushed. "Well, I don't exactly cook…"

"She's more of a baker," I said with a nod. "The cake we brought along with us was made by her."

"Ah, the mascarpone cake?" Augatha asked, pointing to the neatly divided slices of my sister's Lemon Berry Mascarpone that rested on a platter in the middle of the table. "I was wondering who made that."

"Well, I suppose we'll dig into it now." Pieter smiled.

And everyone enjoyed their slices to the fullest. The soft, fluffy texture of the cake along with the slight sourness of the lemon and mascarpone that accompanied the sweetness of the blueberries… It was a perfect blend of tastes and textures. As expected from my sister's best recipe.

After dinner, and as everyone began to wind down with a few glasses of red wine, we moved to sit in front of the Christmas tree.

"So," Pieter began with a clap of his hands. "I suppose we should begin opening presents? Who would like to go first?"

Eunkyung raised her hand. "Seeing as Jae and I are the guests, we'll go first." She stood up and collected the presents that we brought with us. Earlier in the week, we discussed whether or not we would collectively give presents to the Crownguards, but we ultimately decided on giving them separate gifts.

It was the least we could do for the amount of kindness that they'd shown us thus far.

She brought out a tall and thin bag. "For Pieter and Augatha." Eunkyung walked over and handed them the bag. "Don't open it yet!" She called as she spotted Pieter taking a peek inside.

"Sorry, sorry."

Augatha chuckled and pulled the present over to her side.

Then, Eunkyung produced a thick present box. "For Lux." She gave the box to her. Then, she leaned down and whispered something into Lux's ear.

Lux glanced at me, then at my sister, before nodding slowly.

With a smirk in my direction, Eunkyung returned to the tree and picked out the final present. It was a simple, black envelope that had Eunkyung's name signed across the front. "For Garen."

"Should I be worried?" He asked as he was handed the gift.

Eunkyung rolled her eyes. "It's nothing dangerous." She grinned. "Okay, next is Jae."

"I assume we're opening our presents at the very end?" Lux asked.

"That we are."

I stood up and began to collect my presents. They were all on the smaller side. Nothing grandiose, nothing exceptional, and nothing too expensive. I figured that the Crownguards could buy any material object they wanted, they had the money for it, obviously. So, my gifts were more sentimental than anything.

"For you two," I said, handing Pieter and Augatha a thin, carefully wrapped box.

"Feels rather light," Pieter observed.

"It's a surprise," I whisper-yelled in his direction, smirking slightly. Then, I continued to the next present, another carefully wrapped box. "For you, Lux."

Lux smiled at me and graciously accepted the present.

"And lastly," I began, reaching into my pocket. I produced a solid white envelope and handed it to Garen.

He glanced between the two opposite-colored envelopes. "Okay, now I'm really worried."

Eunkyung and I shared a knowing glance before chuckling.

"Don't worry," I reassured. "It's a good present. Promise."

Augatha stood up. "Alright, now it's time for us to give ours out."

Presents were given and accepted with kindness and gratitude, with everyone ending up with a decent pile of presents. And it was certainly more than what Eunkyung and I were used to. I eyed my pile proudly, feeling warmth spread throughout me at the realization of how much effort went into picking the presents and wrapping them.

"Let's open some presents!" Pieter exclaimed.

And everyone tore into the holiday-themed wrapping paper like starving wolves.

Pieter and Augatha gave me a brand new pair of sweaters and pants. They were a designer brand, but that didn't matter to me at all. The sheer act of buying me clothes was enough to nearly bring tears to my eyes. "Thank you so much," I said to them. "This means the world to me."

Augatha smiled widely. "Of course, Jae. We're happy to help."

Despite not knowing me very well (and likely getting some help from Lux), Garen had given me a very kind and thoughtful gift: a bottle of hand cream. I glanced up at him as he stared between the two envelopes that my sister and I had given him. "Thanks, Garen." I held up the bottle. "I'll make sure to use this."

He grinned. "You're welcome."

And Lux… Lux's present was amazing. It was a framed photo of the two of us at Disneyland, locked in a side-hug, our eyes alight with pure joy and smiles as bright as the stars. In the corner of the photo, there was a small, neatly written message from Lux.

The Happiest Place on Earth is by your side.

I returned the frame inside of the packaging and walked over to Lux. I kneeled down, wrapping her in a tight hug. "Thank you, Lux. I… I have no words."

She returned the hug, equally as tight. "You're so very welcome, Jae. Love you."

"Love you too," I murmured.

[;]

After dinner, and the following party games and karaoke contest (which Eunkyung and I won by a landslide, sadly), Lux asked if I could accompany her to her room to talk about something. The view from Lux's balcony was stunning. I stared up at the moon, watching its light drip like satin across the Crownguard estate gardens. I found myself feeling slightly jealous at the fact that Lux had this incredible view available to her at any time, yet she rarely seemed to use it, judging from the amount of dust that permeated the surface of the balcony's railings.

I enjoyed the cool breeze against my skin for a few minutes before the door behind me clicked open, and Lux joined me on the balcony. She stepped up beside me. Her red dress fluttered gently in the wind.

"It's a nice night," she said absentmindedly. "Nice weather."

I smirked. "Talking about the weather? Are we really that boring now?"

Lux lightly elbowed my side. "Asshole."

I turned my nose upward, scrunching it slightly. "Why yes, I am. How ever did you know?" I joked.

Lux giggled. Then, she seemed to mellow down quickly.

"Something wrong?" I asked.

"I wouldn't exactly call it 'wrong," she began slowly. "Just a little nervous."

"Nervous? Why?"

She turned to face me. Behind the glassy blue surface of her eyes, there was something that sparkled and shone. Lux stepped close to me.

"Lux—"

Like flashfire, an incredible heat coursed through me as Lux pressed her body flush against mine. She stared up at me, those brilliant blue eyes betrayed nothing but raw desire and burning passion. Her irresistible scent— a storm of violets, roses, and sandalwood— grabbed me and drew me in closer to her.

"Jae…" breathed Lux. She licked her lips, creating a layer of glittering moisture. "Please…"

Without a second thought, I caught her lips in mine, my arms finding themselves around her waist. The way her crimson dress clung to every curve in her body set me on fire. I snaked my hands beneath the dress' hem.

Lux gasped as my hands squeezed her soft yet firm bottom. I captured the breath that left her and squeezed a little harder. With her lips still against mine, she giggled lightly, clearly enjoying the pressure as she wiggled her hips.

My pants had grown painfully tight— and Lux was taking full advantage of it. She reached up and took hold of the collars of my blazer and used it to guide me back into the room. I reached behind me and shut the doors to the balcony, locking it.

Lux strutted to the bed.

And I drank in the gorgeous sight of her hips swinging from side to side as she did so.

I followed behind her, placing my hands on her hips as she laid down on the bed.

"Enjoying my ass?" She whispered between soft kisses.

"I've been enjoying looking at it. But touching it is far more enjoyable." I squeezed once again.

In response, Lux ground her hips into mine and I let out a soft moan.

"God, that was hot." Lux practically shivered.

I peeled her off me and sat up.

"Jae—"

I laid her on her back as I drank in the sight of her.

With half of her face illuminated by the light on her bedside table, she stared up at me with wide eyes. Her soft, pale legs were slightly spread. And with how high her dress was hiked up, I caught a glimpse of her pink and lacy lingerie panties.

She followed my gaze. Sheepishly, Lux put a hand in front of her underwear.

I grabbed her hand and pushed it aside. "You're beautiful, Luxanna." I placed my hands on her thighs and pulled her closer to me, until our faces were a hair's breadth from one another. "And I want you."

Her eyes flicked between my own eyes and my lips. "Then take me," she finally murmured.

I trailed kisses from her lips down to her neck. My hands grasped the hems of her dress and lifted it over her head. Gently, I grazed her perfectly shaped breasts; they were like teardrops topped with pink, hard nipples. Lux gasped at my touch, and that gasp turned into a moan as I wrapped my lips around a nipple and began to lightly suck it.

"Jae…"

Our hands roamed each other's bodies. She frantically grabbed at my shirt's hem and lifted it over my head. I did the same with hers.

We drank in the sight of one another. I returned to my position before her, wrapping her in my arms as I placed my lips on hers. She submerged herself in my touch, lost herself in my lips as we deepened the kiss. Just as she was about to penetrate my mouth with her tongue, I pulled away.

"Jae…" She whispered.

I put a finger on her lips. I trailed kisses from her cheek down to her neck, down to her chest. I suckled on her nipple once again before continuing further down her body, until I came face-to-face with the front of her underwear.

I peeled the panties off of her.

"Jae—"

I rose up to silence her with another kiss.

She was wet. Unbelievably so.

"You're soaked."

"Mmm. Wonder why…"

I tentatively licked her pussy. Her taste was like liquid electricity against my tongue.

Lux let out a small moan.

"Is it your first?" Lux asked breathily as she reached out and ran her fingers along the length of my cock.

"Y— Yes," I struggled between my small groans of pleasure. "Yours?"

"Me too."

"Just tell me whenever it hurts."

"Mmh." She released her grip on my length and moved to straddle me.

I wrapped my arms around her waist. "You okay?" I asked.

"I'm fine. Just working up the courage."

"Take all the time you need."

"Thanks, Jae." Lux leaned down and began to kiss me, her lips and tongue grazing against mine. Sometime during that kiss, she reached down and guided my cock inside of her.

I laid on the bed, staring up at Luxanna as she rode me. She lifted and dropped herself onto my length, and moans escaped our lips. Her perfectly shaped breasts rested before me, rosy pink nipples as hard as diamonds. With both in my hands, I leaned forward and gently sucked on them— taking great pleasure in the gasps I pulled out of Lux.

"Fuck, Jae. Your dick is so fucking good."

And hearing her curse made my blood boil.

I released her nipples from my mouth and pulled her against me. Then, I flipped us over, leaving Lux on her stomach. She yelped at the sudden switch of positions. With both hands I grabbed and squeezed her perfectly shaped ass. Lux let out a giggle at the sensation.

"You really are enjoying my ass," she whispered.

"And you're enjoying my dick," I murmured.

"Mmm…" She turned back to look at me. "How about you me how good it is again." She wiggled her hips, her ass jiggling along with the movement.

Without a moment's pause, I began to thrust into her.

Slick, wet warmth surrounded my cock as I pounded into her. The faster went, the louder and more energetic her moans got.

And I chased those moans like it was my lifeblood.

"Fuck. Fuck. Fuck," she gurgled. Her eyes rolled into the back of her head from the sheer pleasure. "Keep going. Don't you dare— Ngh! — stop fucking me."

I chuckled. Who am I to deny a lady's request?

I lost track of how many times Lux orgasmed in that position, how many times her pussy clenched and tightened around my length, how many times her eyes crossed and her tongue lolled out of her mouth in brain-melting pleasure, how many times her moans reverberated within the walls of her room; but I could feel myself nearing my own climax. Her warmth clenched around me, tightening, and milking every inch of my cock. It grew harder still— pressure mounted within it, and Lux noticed it as well.

"Are you close?" She managed between gasps.

"Y— yeah," I grunted.

She placed a hand on my stomach to stop my thrusts. "I want you to come in my mouth." Lux pulled herself off of my dick, then turned to face me.

"Wh— what?"

Lux crawled towards me, licking her lips all the while. "I. Want you. To come. In my mouth." She emphasized every word, somehow making me even harder.

"I…"

She pushed me downwards. "Just lay on your back. I'll do everything."

Warmth surrounded the tip of my cock. The soft, gentle laps of her tongue grazed against it, driving me even crazier. Lux grasped the base of my cock with her hands and began to stroke it. Building up to a steady rhythm, she moved her head lower. And lower. And lower. Until the entirety of my length resided in her throat.

"God…" I breathed. "How are you so good?"

Lux shrugged her shoulders and hummed out an, "I don't know."

Then, she began to suck. Her tongue swirled all around my cock as it rested in her mouth. I did everything in my power to hold back my oncoming orgasm. But seeing an incredibly attractive woman that I cared for choke herself on my cock didn't help much.

And I reached my orgasm in a matter of seconds.

It took several moments before it finally stopped. When it was finished, Lux glanced up at me. My semen covered both of her cheeks and leaked down from her chin, but a wide smile danced across her lips. Lux took a single finger and ran it through my cum, gathering it all up. Then, she placed the cum-covered finger into her mouth and sucked it clean.

"Wow." I was still processing what just happened. "That… that was really hot."

"That last part?"

I laid down beside Lux, resting my hands on my stomach. "Well, yeah. But everything else too. You. Just all of you. God. You're really hot."

She snuggled up against me. "So it was good?"

I chuckled. "Yes, Lux. It was good." Reaching up, I rhythmically ran my fingers through her hair. "I've got a question."

"I've probably got an answer."

"So… What now?" I asked, letting the question fall from my lips as I stared up at the ceiling. "Are… are you and I dating?"

Lux giggled. "Honestly," she breathed, still winded after our… activities. She stared up at the ceiling. "I think that you and I would make a terrible couple, Jae."

Finding myself more confused than offended, I glanced at her. "What? Why? If that's the case, then why have sex with me. Why lose your virginity to me?"

"Because I love you," Lux whispered, her voice meek and quiet. "And I want this moment, this night, to be spent with you."

"If you love me…" I trailed off. It felt all too similar. I'd heard the words that we were saying before. Before everything changed. Before my life changed.

"Why not date you?" She finished.

"...Yeah."

"Like I said. I think we would make an awful couple." She cracked a wry smile. "I mean, you ghosting me for basically an entire year is a pretty big red flag. Even if we were just friends at the time."

The frankness with which she said it couldn't conceal how hurt she was. Even through her smile, as sly and cheeky as it was, the pain was written clearly across her features. I bowed my head, unable to meet her eyes. "I'm sorry, Lux."

"One apology won't be enough," she stated. She turned on her side to face me. Part of her blonde hair fell over her face, and she brushed it behind her ear. Her eyes fluttered as she seemed to blink back tears. With narrowed eyes, she continued. "Definitely won't be enough. I expect you to be on your knees, begging for my forgiveness, you know."

"I'll do it," I replied, immediately moving to kneel before Lux, even while she laid on the bed. It was what Seraphine did when she asked for my forgiveness last year.

A soft hand brushed against mine. "Jae," she murmured. "It was a joke. I would never want you to shame yourself like that in an attempt to forgive me."

"But I wronged you, Lux."

"I know." She chuckled. "But this isn't how I want you to be forgiven. This isn't how I want you to seek forgiveness from me."

"I…" I closed my eyes and sighed. "I understand."

"Good." Lux rolled over and straddled me. She ground her vagina against my dick, letting out a small gasp of pleasure at the friction. "Since you understand, I think that we should go again."

"Wait, Luxanna—"

She planted a kiss on my lips, silencing me. "I'm not ready to say goodbye to my feelings for you yet. So please." Her eyes sparkled with… something that pulled me into her. "Fuck me."

And we lost ourselves in our mutual desires. Together, Lux and I rode out the throes of our pleasure— every touch, every second, every kiss, and every climax was accompanied by an unexplainable roar of pleasure and euphoria. We lost track of time; we counted time in orgasms instead of seconds; and eventually, we lost count of that as well.

[;]

Neither of us were sure when we fell asleep, but we both awoke at the same time.

"Good morning," I murmured to Lux, watching her eyes flutter open.

"Morning, Jae." She put a hand on her hip. "Man, I'm sore."

I flushed. "Sorry."

Lux shook her head. "No need to apologize. Last night was definitely worth a bit of soreness in the morning."

"Oh, then that's good. I guess."

Lux giggled. She poked my cheek. "You're adorable, Jae."

I rolled my eyes and sat up. The blanket fell around me, leaving my chest bare.

Lux put a hand to the outline of my abs. Despite being shirtless for most of the night, it seemed that she'd only just noticed the recently-developed muscles. "When did this happen?"

"Started going to the gym again after Thanksgiving," I said.

"That explains why you fit so well into your suit."

I pursed my lips and nodded.

"Something wrong?"

I shrugged. "I just didn't expect this much flirting from you after our… discussion last night."

"Oh." Lux tilted her head. "I guess I am flirting a lot, aren't I?"

"Just a bit."

"Then I'll tone it down." She smiled. Her smile faded slightly as red began to tinge her cheeks. "If you don't mind turning around while I head to the shower…" Lux motioned the clothes that were strewn on the floor. "Don't exactly have a usable change of clothes nearby."

I did as she requested, turning away from her and covering my eyes with one hand. "If you don't mind tossing me a sweater and my slacks form the floor, that'd be great."

"Sure." A moment later, she spoke up again. "It's behind you."

I reached behind me, grasping for the clothes. Once my wandering hand found purchase, I began the process of putting my clothes back on. From behind me, the whirring of the shower started up, and I debated whether or not to wait until Lux finished or if I should leave now.

Fortunately, my decision was made for me.

Lux's door opened.

And Garen stepped inside.

"Luxanna, it's rather late, Mother and Father told me to come and wake—" He stared straight at me. Then, his eyes, for but a moment, flashed dangerously. "Jae."

"Good morning… Garen."

"Is she in the shower?"

"Yes."

"Tell her to come downstairs once she is out." The large man turned around, a hand on the doorframe. "The only reason I'm not throwing you out that window is because Lux trusts you. I assume that you two were safe?"

"Yes, we were."

His head bobbed. "Good. I'll see you downstairs, Jae."

"See you in a bit, Garen."

The door closed behind him.

A moment later, there was a loud bang! from the hallway.

I winced at the sound. Probably for the best that I stay here then.

I waited until after Lux finished her shower. She stepped out, her hair clean, face pristine, and her eyes shining like it always seemed to do. Her brows furrowed slightly at my expression.

"Is everything alright?"

"Garen walked in."

Her eyes widened. "Oh. What did he say?"

"Told you to come down after your shower."

She clicked her tongue. "Not that. About you. And me."

"He said that the only reason I'm not being thrown out your window is because you trust me," I said, reciting every word of his threat. "Lucky me, I guess."

Lux rolled her eyes. "He's just a big bear. He won't hurt you unless you did something wrong to me. And lately, your track record has been pretty good."

"I'll take that as a compliment."

I stood up and stretched.

"Not gonna shower?" She asked, picking up her phone from the nightstand and putting it in the pocket of her sweatpants.

"Eunkyung already left," I said. "And I hate to ask you to drive me, so I need to get a bus—"

Lux waved her hand. "Nonsense. I'll drive you home."

"Lux, it's out of the way for you. I don't want—"

She placed her index finger on my lips, silencing me. "Just let me help you, Jae," Lux whispered. "You're not getting rid of me. And I'm not getting rid of you. You and I are stuck together now. Forever. Alright?"

"I…"

"That present I gave you. The picture of us," she said. "I really wasn't joking with what I wrote there." Lux put a hand on her chest. "You make me happy. Seriously, genuinely happy. Every minute that I spent with you is worth so much more to me than anything else in the world. I want to be by your side, Jae. As a friend. As your best friend."

I could hear the weight behind her words. The emotion. The honesty. It was all there. Lux believed what she was saying, what she wanted me to hear.

I just needed to believe in it too.

This is the first step, Jae. The first step of many.

"Alright," I choked. "If you'll have me."

She leaned forward and pressed her lips against my cheek. "I'd be more than happy to."

And... that's the end of Act 2. Sorta the same vibes as the end of Act 1, but hopefully a little bit different. There's a rather long road ahead of Jae (and us), and we're finally gonna get back into music!

Only reason that this chapter is out this quickly is because I had half of it written already. This is SUPER DUPER ahead of schedule, but next chapter will most likely still land on the listed date. Otherwise, it'll be on the week after that. Thank you for reading and supporting my story. Love you.

Next Chapter: 3/5/21 OR 3/12/21