Disclaimer: I don't own the Boys Over Flowers characters.
This chapter has a bit of (M)
The group sat for 12 hours aboard the Shinhwa Private Plane. It had been a long and exhausting trip for both the three girls and the F4. Jun Pyo's plane began its descent towards Noumea, New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific about 1,200 kilometers east of Australia, after a nearly 12-hour trip. Jan Di, Jae Kyung, and Ga Eul gazed out the window, taken in by the breathtaking view. The water was clear, a swirl of cerulean and turquoise, and they could see a row of bungalows below, which grew larger as they sank.
The group arrived on time on the island paradise, and after deplaning, they strolled along a bridge to their rooms to rest before having some late afternoon snuck. Ji Hoo, Jan Di, Woo Bin, and Ga Eul were in the west wing, while Gu Jun Pyo, Ha Jae Kyung, and So Yi Jeong were in the east wing. The island was crowded with excitement, and Jan Di was relieved that Jun Pyo had not reserved the entire island for them.
Jan Di carried her Key and proceeded to the furthest end of the resort to her room. Ji Hoo was behind her as they walked, and she wondered if his room was next to hers.
"Sunbae," she said as she turned her gaze to him. "Where is your room?"
"If I'm not mistaken," he began, turning around to see Ga Eul and Woo Bin walking around the corner. They seemed to be discussing something important, "My room is just next to yours"
She smiled and nodded. "So, I'm going to my room now." I really need to get some rest" she added, yawning softly
"OK," he murmured as he watched her walk inside her room. He hoped he could go to her room and nap with her, but doing so would only confuse her and make her feel rather uncomfortable. He could see she was confused by the kiss he had given her. He wanted to give her some space to process what had occurred between them.
The rooms were beautiful and immaculate, with magnificent purple, pink, and crimson blooms lavishly placed on the bed and in the bathtub. And Jan Di was still amazed by the island as she had been the first time she saw it, but that wasn't her main concern.
Her concern was the kiss she exchanged with Ji Hoo, which had been making her body tremble up to this point. She needed to ignore that feeling and unpack her suitcase so she could shower and rest. "Where are my undies and bras?" she said as she took everything out of her luggage. "Where did I put them or did sunbae leave the back at home? It can't be"
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Ji Hoo sat on his bed in his room, holding Jan Di's toilet bag, which contained her bras and underwear. He was perplexed as to how her personal clothes ended up in his travel bag in the first place. "Perhaps I accidentally parked my clothes with them," he explained, smiling. He had an idea instantly and decided to send her a message. 'I have something important for you: your underpants. Can you come to get them?' He was ready to hit the send button when he decided against it. He then remembered renting a yacht for himself to stay away in the evening when Jun Pyo would propose to her—but he still wanted to be with her, watch her smile, watch her sleep, and most importantly, watch her accept or decline Jun Pyo's proposal.
"Should I call her and find out what she's up to?" He mentioned this while looking for her phone number to call. 'Are you already sleeping? Can I take you on a tour of the island on my yacht?' He sent her a text instead, which caught her off guard.
"I'm sorry, Sunbae, but can it be tomorrow?" She was ready to send it when guilt clouded her mind. She sighed as she deleted her answer. 'Sure, give me a moment to get ready.' Instead, she responded
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Jan Di opted for a pair of white shorts and a spaghetti strap Print floral open-shoulder blouse, which she paired with white beach high heels wedge platform flip-flops creepers sandals. She was also attempting to conceal the fact that she was not wearing a bra. She combed her hair, applied a little makeup, and stepped out of her room.
Ji Hoo stood at her door, anxiously waiting for her to come out. And once she did, as he stared at her, his breath stuck in his throat. In his opinion, she was more beautiful than any other girl there, despite her criticism. His imagination began to race with images of her without a bra and maybe underpants. He could tell how uncomfortable she was. "Are you ready?" he instead inquired, looking away from her.
"Yes," she answered, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. "I'm all set."
Ji Hoo extended his hand to hers, silently urging her to accept, and when she placed her small hand in his, he squeezed it. "This is me, Otter," he murmured quietly. "Don't be shy, OK?"
She gave a nod.
"Should we go then?"
She nodded once more.
Ji Hoo then wrapped his arm over her bare shoulder and led her to the yacht that was parked at the beach.
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The yacht wasn't all that big, but it was still fancy. Stairs came out of nowhere which surprised Jan Di and she released a silly giggle and a "Wow, this is nice"
Ji Hoo only smiled and led her to the stairs, this time with his hand resting upon the curve of her waist. He took out his sunglasses and put them on, and there was a man there who was behind the engine. He bowed to them and gave them two big ice cream cones. They were given the same flavors: vanilla with lemonade. They sat on the hatch to enjoy the beautiful scenery and some ice cream.
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Ji Hoo and Jan Di occasionally made comments here and there, accompanied by not-so-innocent touches. Ji Hoo would touch her bare shoulders and caress them while making subtle comments about the scenery, or he would draw her to him to show her something from a distance. Jan Di would shiver at making contact with their bodies, but she would listen to what he would say. Ji Hoo had his camera wrapped around his neck, where he and Jan Di would take pictures of something wonderful, and sometimes he would take pictures of her while she wasn't looking.
After visiting several islands, buying small souvenirs from the shops, and grabbing some sea foods like crabs and juice, Ji Hoo asked the driver to excuse them. "Would you like to see the rest of the yacht?" he asked her as he led her to a small room that seemed to be a bedroom with a king-sized bed and red rose petals on it in the shape of a heart. Some plants are on both sides of the bed. The lights looked simple but expensive, and most importantly, there was that unique scent in the room. It was fresh, but there was something more to it that made Jan Di feel intoxicated. "Wow!" she said, smiling, and approached the bed.
Ji Hoo smiled, pleased with his work, and he began to slowly approach her. He then knelt before her and they looked each other in the eyes. "Did you do all this?" she asked him.
"What if I did this to lure you to sleep with me?" he blurted out to see how she would react. And he could see how it worked because she tensed all over and her body began to shiver, goosebumps appeared on her skin.
"What are…saying?" she asked nervously and looked away from his eyes.
Ji Hoo slowly rose from his knees while he slowly bent her on the bed. He could tell there was fear in her eyes but that didn't stop him from making his point clear. He then proceeded to unzip his trouser revealing the naked part of his body and place himself in between her legs while leaning toward her face. "I love you very much," he said to her.
"Sunbae…" she said affectionately
Ji Hoo then did something bold; he grounded his hips against hers making her moan. And as soon as that sound came out of her mouth, he claimed her lips with his. But he continued to grind against her leaving her breathless. Ji Hoo knew Jan Di was still innocent when it came to a physical relationship. He could tell she was resisting and shying away from whatever progress he made on her but that didn't stop him, he wanted her to recall this very day and not make a hasty decision that would ruin her happiness. "If you didn't love me, you wouldn't let me do this to you"
"I Love you" she replied "I want to be with you"
Ji Hoo bolted upright, breathing heavily. He noticed he was still holding Jan Di's underwear when he fell asleep; his phone was in his other hand. "Jan Di-ah, why do I love you so much that I dream about you every time I go to sleep?"
After that wet dream, Ji Hoo made it to his bathroom. He was on fire and in agonizing pain. He'd never felt this way about a woman before. He'd been aroused the entire day. It was a thirst that would not go away. He reached down, unbuttoned his pants, and tugged the waistband of his shorts down, eventually releasing his member into his palm. He'd put on his best underpants that night. He knew that simply thinking about Jan Di drove him crazy, therefore he needed to attempt everything to keep it hidden. He closed his eyes, leaned back against the shower wall, and stroked himself gently up and down the shaft, hot and hard in his hand, visualizing himself with the girl he adores.
He'd never been so enchanted by a girl before. Everything about her drew him in. Her short yet slim figure, deep brown eyes, freckled starburst across her nose, and amazing short straight hair that was growing longer. He was almost there, but he reduced his hand's motion and relaxed the pressure, his fingers just brushing the hot flesh. Pleasure darts were flying up his legs and down his chest, converging in his groin, tightening his balls, and waiting for release. He pursed his lips and took a slow, deep inhale. He didn't want to hasten things if he could simply be with her in his mind. He desired to extract every last drop of pleasure.
He envisioned himself kissing her freckles, moving his lips down her jawline, and claiming her mouth as his own. Exploring her with his tongue, softly nibbling on her bottom lip, and hearing her moan as she succumbed to him. He spotted her standing outside the cabin in the rain, rage in her eyes, her breasts highlighted beneath her t-shirt, nipples visible. Through the cloth, he felt his lips on them, his hot breath on the cold wet fabric, warming her, stroking the tips till she was insensible, pleading for more, begging for him.
Every muscle in his body was taut, attempting to postpone his climax. His respiration was quick and shallow, hissing in and out of his clenched fist. The head of his cock was covered in pre-cum, and a tiny bead of sweat rolled down his temple. He felt such a primal need for her, to fill her, possess her, pleasure her, make her his and his alone.
He saw the two of them in her tiny tent, her body laid out naked before him, her breath unsteady, her eyes locked on his. He saw his hands cupping her perfect breasts, taking each nipple in turn and rolling them between his fingers and thumb, seeing her eyes closed, her hips rising to him. He wanted to be responsible for all of her pleasure, to kiss her and touch her till she forgot everything and everyone except for him.
He kissed and licked around her breasts, spiraling slowly in around one nipple, his hand on the other. She was whimpering again, her breathing ragged, trying to angle her body closer to his and guide his mouth to where she needed it. He heard her say the word 'please', the sound soft and catching in her throat. He took her nipple in his mouth, hungrily sucking it and then rubbing the roughness of his tongue over the sensitive tip. She cried out, her hands grabbing handfuls of his hair, pulling and kneading like a cat.
His hand was now trembling around his cock. Blood pounding through his body, he couldn't hold back much longer. He was teetering at the very edge of oblivion.
He kissed down her torso, dipping the tip of his tongue into her navel, feeling her sweet soft skin under his lips. With his hands, he pushed her pliant legs apart and began licking lower. She moved restlessly beneath him and he held her still with his forearms. He shifted even lower, feeling her quivering beneath him, her fingernails raking across his scalp.
He parted her soft curls with his fingers and then began to lap at her clitoris, holding her still as she began to shake under him. He was relentless, keeping up the rhythm, increasing the pressure, and using his weight to imprison her in a world of sensation. He heard her breathing change and he licked faster, taking his middle finger and gently inching it inside her. When it was buried deep within, he curled the tip of it towards her front wall and began moving it in and out, raking the calloused tip across her sensitive flesh.
He felt her body go stiff, her muscles spasming around him, her body convulsing with pleasure. As she cried out his name, he lost control, gripping and pumping his shaft, squeezing out his climax, a deep and guttural sound forcing itself out of his throat. He could hear the sound of blood roaring in his ears, and feel hot semen hitting the palm of his shaking left hand, as the release overwhelmed his body.
For a while, he felt like he was floating. Caught in a liminal state between life and death, heaven and earth. By slow degrees his breathing calmed, his pounding heart and pulsing blood receded, and he opened his eyes back to reality.
And the only meat of his she was interested in was the steak he could provide. He smiled wryly to himself. She was probably tucked up in her blanket right now fantasizing about rib eye. She'd have been horrified if she had any idea what he'd just been doing.
Later that evening, Gu Jun Pyo organized to have dinner as a group. He had said he had an announcement to make, which made Ji Hoo and Jae Kyung tense because they knew what he wanted to say. The guys walked to their meeting spot and waited for the girls to join them.
Back to South Korea...
Madam Kang sat in her office, leafing through a stack of paperwork. She sipped her wine from the crystal glass on her desk.
Secretary Jung approached her and bowed deeply. "Where is Jun Pyo?" she questioned, without bothering to welcome him or glance up.
Secretary Jung swallowed and cleared his throat. "According to the information from the private jet, he went for New Caledonia at midnight."
Madam Kang paused her work and glanced up at him, her eyes frigid and vacant. "What made him go there?"
"He went on a weekend excursion for some fresh air, Madam."
"I see," Madam Kang said with a pursed mouth. Secretary Jung was about to go.
She tapped her desk with her nails. "Did you check on who he went with?"
Secretary Jung gave a nod. "I did. … He traveled with his F4 friends, Miss Jan Di and Miss Ha Jae Kyung, and Miss Chu Ga Eul"
Madam Kang shook her head and breathed hard. "F4...," she said mockingly. "When is he going to quit being the infantile F4 leader? And, fortunately, Ha Jae Kyung is present."
Secretary Jung said nothing but inquired if she had any other questions. She denied wanting anything, and her helper bowed and took his departure.
Madam Kang groaned, and she swore to put an end to such foolishness, very soon. It was past time for her son to mature...
Ha Jae Kyung had bought dresses for her friends. Jan Di wanted to look beautiful like her friends, and Ji Hoo made her feel that way. She decided to put on some light makeup and comb her hair, which was becoming longer by the day. 'Perhaps Gu Jun Pyo would like my new look,' she grinned.
She wore a short summer dress with spaghetti straps in a pink floral design. The dress had lacy cap sleeves and thin lace trim across the chest. Her Unnie had given her this dress to wear for the evening. As she stepped out of her cabin, she noticed Ji Hoo resting against the wall, his gaze fixed on the stars in the sky. She wondered whether he was anticipating her presence. She approached him cautiously.
"Sunbae," she said softly tapping on his shoulder.
Ji Hoo instantly turned when he felt a tap on his shoulder and heard that sweet voice from the woman he loves. And as soon as he turned around, his heart began to race. And his thoughts returned to his wet dream. From his bed to the bathroom.
He then approached her carefully, placed his hands on her naked shoulders, and began caressing them up and down It took Ji Hoo a moment to find his words—she had never looked so beautiful to him…He then approached her carefully, placed his hands on her naked shoulders, and began caressing them up and down It took Ji Hoo a moment to find his words—she had never looked so beautiful to him… "I believe this night is extremely lovely," he said gently, but she could still hear him. His gaze moved from her hair, which he had cut a few months before, to her face, to his hands, which were still on her naked shoulders, relishing how she trembled with his caresses.
She tucked a piece of hair behind her ear and turned to look down, then said, "How...how do I look?"
"A lotus flower is the most beautiful flower, especially when it blooms at night," he said, flashing her his dazzling smile. "You look extremely lovely," he added, leaning in to kiss her on the cheek.
"Thank you, Sunbae, and you too look very handsome."
"More than him," he teased, but he still wanted to know, even if it wasn't his intention. His main goal was to keep talking to her, to hold her close, and perhaps to trigger her feelings.
Jan Di stuttered on her words, but "Y-yes" came out in a faint whisper, which made him smile.
"If you say so, then—" He moved her face closer to his, her forehead on his, his nose softly stroking hers, and her lips a heartbeat away from his, "Now I think I'm the most gorgeous man out there," he said as he drew her face closer to his, and before their lips could connect, his phone beeped.
Ji Hoo sighed angrily, feeling annoyed for being cut off at such a perfect time. "Let's go eat dinner; everyone is waiting."
She drew back from him after saying, "Yes," her cheeks pink and her heart racing so rapidly. Ji Hoo wrapped his arm around her waist as she started to move, holding her close to him.
The group was eating dinner on the beach. They'd opted for Mexican tacos and French fries for supper, along with some booze. Ga Eul sat in an awkward position between Woo Bin and Yi Jeong. Jan Di sat next to Ji Hoo and Woo Bin, while Jun Pyo and Jae Kyung sat close to each other. Jan Di was tasting something new for the first time, and she couldn't help but feel self-conscious while Ji Hoo fed her. "Does it taste good?" he asked wiping her mouth. He was itching to have her in private and then do what he wanted with her.
"Yes, sunbae," she said, smiling at him.
He returned her smile and remembered his wet dream from earlier in the day. I'm sure if his friends found out about his fantasy, they'd beat him to a pulp. They then looked around and saw everyone's attention was on something else.
"Since it's dark" Woo Bin began standing up from his seat. "The island is big, why don't we play hide and seek"
"Good idea," Jae Kyung said excitedly, ruining Jun Pyo's plan for the proposal to Jan Di.
"But I have other plans-" Jun Pyo said protesting
"We will do that tomorrow," Ji Hoo said raising from his seat. He brought his hand forward, and the F3 understood what to do. Ji Hoo then glanced at Jan Di, who clicked what they were meaning and brought her hand forward, and her friends followed suit.
Yi Jeong declared "rock, paper, scissors," and to his astonishment, Ji Hoo and Jan Di were the first to be eliminated with Rock.
"As usual," Woo Bin said incoherently. Everyone in their group knew Ji Hoo and Jan Di had such a strong bond that their acts were often identical. For example, Ji Hoo recently told the F3 that he was studying medicine due to his grandpa, but they all knew it was because of "her," since she was going to attend medical school as well.
Everyone was in a good mood by the time the game began. Yi Jeong declared himself the first seeker and gave the others three minutes to leave before beginning his quest.
Jan Di fell behind one of the big columns surrounding the canal outside the hotel after running around in a trance. She almost yipped in surprise as she backed up to discover someone already there. He drew her back into the shadows without saying anything as a determined Yi Jeong dashed by.
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Ji Hoo had drawn her close to him, hiding her from the others. The prospect of impending finding was gone, and he reasoned that he should let her go. He partly expected Jan Di to reprimand him and was surprised when she remained so close to him even after he let go of her shoulders.
He was in both paradise and torment at the same time. The corner they were hiding in was a Godsend; of course, Jan Di knew it was him, but at least she couldn't see the uncontrollable passion in his eyes that grew with every breath she pressed against him
He let his mind run wild as he breathed in her scent. What would it be like if they were a couple? Jan and Di would not have a connection even resembling the weird one his friends had.
He imagined himself kissing her right now if they were together. With no one around, she could even agree to go further. His treacherous hand trembled with yearning as he pictured himself sliding his hands all over her body, but he was interrupted by her shiver and sniffles and hiccups.
What a fool he was! He was preoccupied with fantasizing about being with her when he should have been concerned with the real her in front of him who was hurting. Normally, he'd take his jacket off without hesitation, but just now...? Right now, his jacket was the only thing keeping the woman he loved from feeling and seeing his hardness. Ji Hoo, embarrassed by his inappropriate arousal, willed his body to settle down soon.
Jan Di sucked in a strained breath, feeling as if the wind had been knocked out of her. She turned in horror, unable to hear another sound. And she started walking away right away, quickening her pace with each step...
Jan Di's whole body was trembling, her chest hurt, and stinging tears welled up at the corners of her eyes. Jan Di wanted to be powerful; she needed to be strong! She and her family had been through so much in her life. And they had always endured... Jan Di understood what it was like to struggle to make ends meet—to be forced to work numerous jobs to maintain her family and put food on the table, to face threats from landlords and loan sharks...
And through it all, she had always kept her cool and remained strong... Kang San, her brother, always stated that she was the strong one—the leader—the one who kept the family together in difficult times. And here she was, fully unraveling—blubbering like a young child—over a boy and a soon-to-be-broken relationship... What would San-ah say to her if he found out that Hyung was sleeping with another woman and that woman was Jae Kyung, his ex-fiancé?
She'd been startled by the hands clutching at her, but when she smelled Ji Hoo, she knew she was secure. When Yi Jeong raced past, she gulped hard; he had been too nearby. She was awful at this game! And most of all, she was shattered by what she had witnessed: Jun Pyo and her Unnie making out in the room.
For a moment, her eyes darted back and forth, checking to see whether it was safe to move, and even though she knew it was, she found herself sticking still. Ji Hoo was so near that she could feel the warmth coming from him, which was soothing. It reminded her of a blanket she wanted to wrap around herself and nestle into. She flushed slightly at the notion and was relieved she was facing him.
Snuggle with Ji Hoo? Her? Someone as clumsy as she is? Ji Hoo didn't seem disturbed by her clumsiness; in fact, he'd previously described it as adorable.
Someone as simple as she? Ji Hoo wasn't that superficial and had told her he thought she was beautiful even though she knew she was probably a mess. Maybe she was the shallow, vain one who thought appearance was so important.
Someone as ordinary as she? Ji Hoo, like her, valued the little things in life. What about Jun Pyo, though? Did their love and sacrifice mean nothing?
Someone as poor as she?
'Jan Di, keep it together.'
Ji Hoo didn't comprehend that his jacket was not nearly as effective as he had anticipated. His arousal was so strong that he wished he could make her his immediately. "My Jan Di-ah is hurting; I should find out what's wrong with her." He reasoned with himself.
She eventually walked away from him. She began strolling aimlessly, and he trailed behind her, guarding her as he had always desired. He was curious as to what had caused her to be in such a situation. "Is there wine here?" she inquired quietly.
"Wine doesn't solve everything," he said, clutching her arm. "I'm not sure what made you unhappy, but please allow me to take you somewhere wonderful."
She gave a nod.
Ji Hoo escorted her to the far end of the beach. A brightly illuminated yacht was ashore. Jan Di was too focused on her unhappiness to realize how gorgeous it seemed in person rather than on television. "I had planned to use this tomorrow, but since we're here, we should utilize it today," he told her.
"OK, I needed to get away from them."
"Don't worry, you'll never be upset again because of him after tonight," he assured her.
I hate to write Jun Pyo romancing but I will try in the next chapter.
Jan Di starts avoiding Ji Hoo after their first night.
Jun Pyo leaves for New York asking Jan Di to wait for him