Alrighty folks! Here's Chapter Five!
I really hope you guys are enjoying this! Cuz I certainly am...infact I think this might be one of my favorite chapters yet. It's just so cute and fluffy! Hehe...
Also I purposely put in a little something in here for you guys. I've mentioned a certain Korean TV Series that I absolutely adore. If someone can figure out what show Yoosung and Ari are watching and post the title in a Review...I'll be happy to see about adding a short scene or you're choosing to this story. Of course this will be only for the first person to post a review with the correct title...if you're a guest feel free to guess and describe what scene you'd like me to do! Ahaha...I thought this might be a fun little thing. XDD
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Chapter 5: Jalapenos and Sweets
Ari smiled and nodded as she followed him into the next room as she'd guessed it was a small living area.
And much like a bachelor pad it had the typical sparse decor.
A well worn blue couch was situated against one wall of the small apartment across from which sat an entertainment center with a TV and several game consoles. A bookshelf nearby held what appeared to be movies and games, as well as a few pictures and some knickknacks.
She smiled as she looked around the room, it wasn't fancy but it seemed to speak a lot about Yoosung and his habits. It was odd to think it, but she truly felt comfortable here.
"Go ahead and make yourself comfortable...sorry it's not a lot to look or spotless at but it's home." He said chuckling a bit as he rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly as she looked around.
"No...no, it's fine. Besides I'm the one who dropped by unannounced. I really am sorry about that...it seemed like such a good idea at the time." She said with a bit of a disappointed look as she made her way over to set down on the couch.
Yoosung's eye widened and he quickly shook his head as he looked at her.
"Oh! No...it's nothing like that! Honestly...I'm glad you came by. I was starting to think I'd go crazy if I didn't get to see you in person soon..." He said quietly his cheeks instantly reddening at his words.
"I mean...ummm..." He faltered as he looked away.
Ari giggled at him and smiled, her own cheeks tinging slightly at his words.
Coughing slightly to regain his composure Yoosung seemed to debate for a second before nodding his head as if building up his courage before looking back at Ari.
"I-I actually have a surprise for you as well..." He said causing Ari to look at him curiously.
He gave her a lopsided grin in return, and for the briefest of seconds Zen's warning flashed through her mind. Of course that only caused her to want to bang her head on a wall for that even popping into her mind.
Seeing what must have been an odd look cross her face at her thoughts Yoosung tilted his head at her.
Ari mentally scolded herself as she shook her head slightly and gave him a curious look.
"Really? Now you've got me a little worried..." She said jokingly as she raised her eyebrows.
Yoosung only gave her a teasing grin as he chuckled a bit.
"Just...set right there, and close you're eyes." He said in a bit of a sing song voice.
Ari felt her curiosity grow as she obeyed his instructions, squeezing her eyes tightly closed she had to bite her lip to keep herself from giggling.
She felt Yoosung walk close to her and for a brief second she really wondered what he was up to, but she felt him walk away just as fast as he'd approached. Probably checking to make sure she wasn't peeking.
She sighed a little bit as she continued to keep her eyes scrunched closed, she was sure her face had to look ridiculous.
She heard the sound of a door clicking open...his bedroom? Followed by the sounds of rustling and she was surprised to hear him talking to something or someone?
She couldn't make out the words and she felt her brows furrow further in confusion.
It wasn't long until she heard his foot steps returning.
"OUCH!" His voice suddenly sounded very close to her causing her to jump slightly.
She heard a hiss of pain leave his lips and a few muttered words to whatever had caused his discomfort.
She felt his weight sink down on to the couch next to her and she felt him lean over to place something in her lap.
She practically squealed when she realized it was warm, furry, and moving.
"Alright...open em!" He said the excitement in his voice causing it to squeak a bit.
Ari blinked open her eyes and glanced down in her lap to find the biggest pair of pale green eyes peering curiously up at her.
She felt her breath hitch as she realized she was holding the most adorable white and gray patched kitten.
"Oh my goodness! Hello there..." She cooed as she scooped up the kitten and brought it closer to her face to get a better look.
The kitten only blinked at her before it meowed cutely and tilted it's head.
"D-Do you like her? I thought we could raise her together...i-if you wanted to of course..." Yoosung explained his cheeks flushing as he watched Ari's interaction with the the kitten.
Ari blinked in surprise her heart fluttering as she looked at the kitten and then back at Yoosung her face lighting up happily as she cuddled the kitten to her chest.
"R-Really? Oh my goodness...yes! She's perfect! Thank you so much!" She said happily as she beamed before leaning over and kissing his cheek in thanks.
Yoosung blushed deeper at the affection the same goofy smile she'd seen on his face whenever she did anything of that nature spreading across his face.
Ari continued to smile happily as she brought the kitten back down into her lap and began gently petting her.
"Does she have a name yet?" She asked turning to look at Yoosung who was just starting to come back out of his love struck stupor.
That question caused Yoosung to falter as he looked down at the kitten and then back at Ari.
"Well...uhh...there's actually an issue with that..." He explained as he sighed.
"Jumin didn't exactly name her..." He said carefully trying to decide the best way to explain the situation.
Realization dawned on Ari as she glanced back down at the kitten suddenly realizing she looked familiar.
"Oh! This is the kitten Jumin found in his garden isn't it?" She asked remembering now the kitten that they'd all spent arguing over who should get in the chat room.
She was silently thankful that it ended up being Yoosung, considering it now meant she in turn got the kitten as well.
Yoosung nodded his head as he chuckled at seeing her remember, he'd figured with all the excitement that she'd forgotten.
"Well if he didn't name her what's the problem?" She asked suddenly confused to why that would be an issue.
Yoosung sighed as he looked down at the kitten.
"I'll show you...Elizabeth!" He called towards the kitten whose head instantly perked up and she meowed at the name.
"See? I guess he didn't name her...but because he talked to, and called Elizabeth enough she now thinks that's her name as well..." Yoosung stated as he crossed his arms and sighed.
Ari blinked suddenly understanding the issue.
"I hate to confuse her...since she already seems to know that name. But we already hear it so much...I really don't want us to have a cat named Elizabeth the Fourth!" He whined hanging his head as the kitten once again meowed at hearing her "name".
Ari giggled at him, though she did have to agree. She'd love to name the kitten something cuter and more fitting, but she agreed with Yoosung's thoughts on not wanting to confuse her.
She thought for a few seconds.
"Hmm...maybe we could figure out what part of the name she's responding to? Like the sound it makes...and figure something out from there? It'd at least be better then Elizabeth." She said shuddering a bit and earning a chuckle from Yoosung who grinned at her.
"Hey...it's worth a shot." He said thinking for a moment.
"Let's see here...Beth?" He called to the kitten, who only blinked at him as she continued to purr contentedly in Ari's lap.
"Ell..." Ari called next again getting the same reaction which caused Ari to humph.
"Elly?" She asked eyeing the kitten who didn't even budge.
"Thank god...I'm not sure if that's any better then Elizabeth, truthfully. Would give me nightmares having to call that over and over again...I'd feel like I was turning into Seven." Yoosung said shivering which caused Ari to giggle at his reaction.
"Hmm...let's see here...EEL-Leeza-Beth..." Ari said putting extra pronunciation on each syllable of the name.
Both she and Yoosung were surprised when she got to the "Leeza" part that the kitten perked up and meowed the same way she had when they said the full name.
"Leeza? Lisa..." Ari repeated looking down at the kitten who meowed back at her ears perking forward happily.
"Lisa? Hmm I suppose that works...certainly better then Elly or Elizabeth." Yoosung stated sighing in relief.
Ari giggled at his reaction as she looked down once again at the kitten, she smiled happily as she gave her another scratch.
"I think it suits her..." Ari said happily as Lisa curled up in her lap and began to purr.
Yoosung nodded his head in agreement as he watched them his eyes softening as he did a happy smile tugging at his lips.
Ari was about to say something else when a sudden noise drew everyone's attention, a low deep rumble.
She felt her face heat up as she realized what the noise was as her stomach rumbled again.
Yoosung blinked before he let out a laugh as she tried in vain to hide her embarrassment. Lisa just looked at her owners with a tilted head not understanding what was going on.
"I guess it's lunch time then?" Yoosung asked as he gave Ari a knowing look.
"Sorry...I swear I did have something before I left..." She said trying to ward off one of his lectures about her eating.
He chuckled again and softly shook his head before he sighed in thought.
"I still have somethings from when Mom was here...not sure if it's enough to really make anything. I'd planned on going shopping later..." He said his hand coming to his chin in thought.
"So sad too...I would have loved to try and cook something for you..." He lamented sadly as he hung his head.
Ari gave him an apologetic smile as she patted his arm.
"It's alright...as I said I did just kinda turn up. I've got some coupons in my bag for pizza...I did at least come somewhat prepared." She said suddenly remembering the flier she'd brought.
Her words made his head perk up as if he remembered something, she watched as he quickly got up off the couch and began digging around on one of the bookshelves.
"That's actually a great idea...and thanks to Zen, we won't even have to pay." He said grinning as he found what he was looking for and held up the gift card Zen had given him at the hospital.
"Mom insisted on cooking most nights...so I haven't even had a chance to use this." He said laughing a bit as he grabbed his phone on the way back to the couch.
"W-What sort of toppings would you like?" He asked glancing at her as he sat back down.
Ari shrugged her shoulders a little as she thought for a moment.
"I'm game for anything...long as it's not anchovies. I dunno why those are even an option." She said sticking out her tongue and making a face.
Yoosung laughed at her and nodded his head in agreement.
"Agreed...why mess up good pizza like that?" He asked shuddering a little and making a similar face.
Seeing their faces and thoughts mirrored they both began to laugh together, after a few minutes of this they both regained their composure and were able to come to an agreement on their pizza of choice.
A little later found them both still seated on Yoosung's couch chatting happily back and forth, mostly Ari telling different things about her two weeks back at school.
Yoosung had insisted on hearing about them since being cooped up for two weeks had made him miss social interaction. So hearing her stories was about as close as he was getting at the moment.
Lisa had curled herself up between her owners and was sleeping peacefully her ears twitching now and then whenever they'd laugh.
A knock on the door signaled that the pizza they had ordered earlier had arrived.
Yoosung gave Ari a quick smile before he got up to answer the door, returning a few minutes later his arms loaded down with pizza, plates, and napkins.
"I think I got it all...cept drinks..." He said as he sat down everything on the small coffee table in front of the couch.
"Be right back." He said flashing her a grin as he made his way back to the kitchen while Ari began serving the pizza on to the plates he'd brought.
"Alright..." Ari said as she sat the plates down on the end table.
She giggled a bit as Lisa suddenly noticed the sent of food wafting up from the plates and made her way over to peer curiously at the pizza on the plates her green eyes widening at the delicious smell.
"No, Lisa. Though I guess if you do..one bite of Jalapeno Pepperoni pizza will be the only one you try." She said raising an eyebrow at the kitten who only tilted her head at her.
Ari shook her head and gently reached over to scoop her up and and move her away before she and Yoosung were having to figure out if kittens could take antacids.
Yoosung noticed her standing as he returned with two glasses of soda, he looked at Lisa and then at Ari as he sat the glasses down.
"Someone wants to join us for lunch...I didn't think that was a very good idea." Ari stated as she looked down at the kitten who meowed pathetically in her grasp.
Yoosung's eye widened and he nodded in response.
"Yeah...I don't wanna be cleaning that litter box later. Here I'll put her in the bathroom with her own food." He said taking her from Ari who giggled as she gave the kitten once last scratch behind the ears.
She watched them leave the room before retaking her seat on the couch and pulling up one of the plates into her lap.
Yoosung returned a moment later flashing her an apologetic smile before taking his own seat and plate. The two sat chatting happily as they ate their food.
After they had finished Yoosung leaned back rubbing his stomach as he did and let out a content sigh.
Ari giggled as she placed her empty plate back on the table.
"I'm guessing lunch was a hit then?" She asked tilting her head a bit.
"Of course! They always say food tastes better with good company!" He said flashing her a grin, his cheeks tinting when he realized what he'd said.
Ari felt her own heating up as she smiled back at him.
"Umm...if you want we could watch something...I've got some movies or we could see what's on TV." He said quickly changing the subject as he motioned with his head to the bookshelf that was across the room.
"Alright...I brought a couple too." She said as she got up and brought her bag over to him so he could take a peek before she made her way over to the bookshelf.
She found herself staring at several different DVD shucks as she looked about the bookshelf.
Most were romance movies of one form or another, a few action and scifi were scattered through as well. She also took note of the Anime and Manga collection as well, she smiled a bit as she recognized several of those as well.
Her eyes finally stopped on a DVD Set that appeared to be some sort of Korean TV series. She tilted her head a bit as she took out the first case to read the back.
"Oh! That's a really good show...Mom and my sister got me hooked on it." Yoosung said as he looked up from the movies she'd brought and noticed what she was eyeing.
"It's all about this really hard working young woman, who ends up being mistaken for a man. She's hired on by this really rich guy to pretend to be his boyfriend to run off his suitors. He eventually opens up a coffee shop and hires her on to work there...all the while thinking she's a guy." He explained the basic idea of the show.
"He ends up falling in love with her...but thinks he's going crazy since he still thinks she's a guy...o-oh...sorry I'm gonna give away everything if I keep talking." He said blushing as he gave her a sheepish smile.
Ari giggled at him as she brought the DVD over to him.
"That's alright, it sounds interesting. Let's give it a watch..." She said smiling as she allowed him to set up the TV as she sat back on the couch with her plate.
Yoosung grinned as he returned to the couch and sat beside her.
They sat like that on the couch as the show started.
Ari was surprised that with in several seconds she was captivated by the show.
It was quirky and a bit silly...but she quickly found herself getting into the characters and the plot line.
They had only made it about half way through the first episode when she felt Yoosung shift slightly beside her, she'd been so focused on what was happening on the screen she didn't realize he'd moved.
She glanced at him from the corner of her eye, and while his focused was clearly on the screen she couldn't help but notice he'd moved just enough to where his arm was now stretched out behind her on the back of the couch.
She had to mentally raise an eyebrow at this as she quietly eyed him.
'Is he really trying to be smooth? Is that an invitation?' She mentally debated wondering if he really was waiting for her to move over and cuddle up against him.
After a few seconds she noticed him let out a sigh that she was sure he was praying she hadn't noticed. This time she did roll her eyes as she mentally shook her head.
'Yup...smooth...real smooth.' She thought with a smirk before she decided to go ahead and roll with it.
She felt a brief wave of nerves before she tried as naturally as she could to shuffle around on the couch.
Pulling her legs up on to the couch and under her she shifted so she was leaning into his side, her head coming to gently rest in the crook of his shoulder and neck.
She felt him stiffen as soon as she made contact, and she quickly glanced up at his face. She had to bite her lip to keep from giggling at the adorable way his cheeks had tinted bright pink.
He seemed to notice her looking at him and he quickly glanced down at her and gave her a bashful smile before he shifted just a bit to get better situated his arm that had been behind her coming down to pull her a bit closer.
He let out a content sigh as his head lolled to the side his cheek resting gently against the top of her head.
Ari smiled enjoying the warmth of his embrace as she snuggled a bit closer and turned her focus back on to the TV.
The hours seemed to slip by as they both lost themselves in the TV show they were currently watching, neither had noticed each episode was an hour long and before long they had watched almost four.
Ari blinked her tired eyes from where she was still snuggled against Yoosung's side the long shadows of early evening starting to turn the room a faint orange.
"Ooh...man...what time is it?" She asked as she sat up a bit to pick up her phone.
Seeing the time she sighed knowing she probably needed to be heading home soon, she hated to admit that she had to leave but she had plans for the next day that she needed to be up early for. That and she wanted to at least attempt to get part of her homework finished as well.
Her movement had made Yoosung move, obviously in a half dazed state himself from setting still for so long.
"It's that late already? Man..." Ari said as she huffed as she glanced up at him.
"Yeah...I suppose so...time flies when your having fun, huh?" He asked she could hear the change in his voice since he'd probably already guessed she'd need to be leaving.
"Yeah...I guess I need to see about getting home, the next bus will be here soon." She said regret filling her voice as she returned to her place snuggled up against him clearly not wanting to leave his embrace.
Yoosung nodded his head a bit as sighed heavily his arm pulling her in closer as his head lent back against the top of her head.
"Thank you..." He finally said breaking the silence between them.
"Hmm?" Ari asked glancing up at him.
"For today...thank you, you really know how to cheer me up. I just wish you didn't have to go so soon..." He said quietly a pouting sound coming to his voice.
Ari giggled at him as she gave him a sympathetic look.
"I know...I wish I could stay longer too." She said quietly feeling herself blush at that admission.
"I-I wanted to ask you earlier..." Yoosung started to say obviously wanting to change the subject from their inevitable goodbye.
"I go back to the doctor later in the week..he said if I keep recovering like I am he might see about fitting me with glasses, and let me release me to go back to school after that..." He said his voice trailing off.
Ari's eyes lit up as she craned her neck up to look at him,
"Really?! That's great news!" She said happily beaming up at him.
Yoosung chuckled a bit as he nodded.
"It is...he said I'm recovering quicker then he's seen. I guess Zen's not the only one who can heal like a monster." He said puffing out his chest proudly which caused Ari to giggle at him.
"But what I wanted to ask was...would you like to go out Saturday if he says I can? I mean...to celebrate, and I still owe you a proper first date and all." He said giving her the most adorable questioning look.
Ari grinned and nodded her head.
"I'd love that! Would you like for me to go with you to your appointment as well...I mean if you want me to." She said obviously trying to step in since his mother was gone now.
Yoosung thought for a second before shaking his head.
"Thank you...I'd love for you to. But if their going to fit me for glasses I'd like to wait and surprise you with them on Saturday. You know...find out if I'm even more handsome with them or not." He said chuckling at his own joke.
"You'll be handsome to me no matter what...but I'm sure they'll look great. You'll be just like Clark Kent!" She said giggling a bit.
"Ahaha...Superman Yoosung will then come rescue the beautiful damsel in distress, right?" He asked as he gently reached over and poked her in side causing her to giggle and swat his hand away.
"Not to much trouble I hope..." She said giggling at his prodding.
Yoosung laughed a bit as he allowed his hand to rest on her side his other still around her shoulder their heads turned towards each other.
He gave her a soft adoring smile as he brought his forehead against hers and smiled gently.
"I really will miss you..." He said quietly as their eyes met and she felt a smile tug at her lips.
"I will too...but we'll be together soon." She said as their noses brushed together gently before their lips touched.
It was a brief kiss full of adoration and love, but enough to allow them to say what they wanted with out words.
They broke apart soon after but sat with their foreheads together just enjoying the closeness for several more minutes.
"I really do need to get going...or I'm going to miss the bus." Ari finally stated sadly as she made to pull away.
"That wouldn't be a bad thing..." He said quietly earning himself another smack.
"Alright...sorry...sorry. I'll get our coats and I'll walk you to the bus stop." He said giving her nose one last gentle nuzzle before he went to stand up.
"If you want to say goodbye to Lisa while I get them go ahead..." He said motioning to his bedroom door.
Ari grinned as he allowed her to get up and go find the little kitten to tell her goodbye.
He watched her leave and heaved a sigh as soon as she was out of sight, he really was starting to hate goodbyes.
They all to quickly found themselves standing at the bust stop waiting for the next bus hand in hand. Yoosung heaved a sigh as he saw the lights of the coming bus arriving.
He turned and pulled Ari close as he looked into her eyes.
"Call me when you get home, alright?" He asked a serious looking coming across his face as she nodded her head.
Even though V had said they were all safe a small part of him after everything that had happened still didn't trust the peace.
"I will..." She said flashing him a soft smile as she too sighed.
"Alright...I'll talk to you then, and I love you." He said as he lent forward and gently kissed her forehead.
Ari felt her heart flutter at the soft touch as she gave him a soft smile.
"I love you too!" She chirped happily as she gave him a bright smile and wave as she boarded the bus.
Yoosung returned the wave smiling happily as watched her go. Today certainly wasn't what he'd expected...but he wasn't at all unhappy with the results.
And that's it for Chapter Five! 8D
I think this has been one of my favorite chapters. Just adorable...ahaha...I hope I carry it through to the next chapter. Where we'll get to see some of the ideas I've got for the V-Day stoof...hehehe...XDD
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