Thirty Six : Date Night

Kim Sora POV,

November 27, 2019,

"This has crossed the line, Sora. You have to do something!", Said Sunmi looking angry

"There's nothing I can do Sunmi. I've contacted the police, and the answer is still the same. I think changing my cellphone number is the right thing to do right now," I replied desperately

"Why does something like this happen again?? Are you sure it wasn't Minwoo??", Asked Sunmi while walking back and forth in my office

"Yes, And I think he's telling the truth," I replied, rubbing my forehead

"I don't believe him! I think Minwoo has something to do with this. Think about it, all this incidents happened after he returned, right?", Said Sunmi to convince me

"I don't really remember, My head hurts when I think about this," I replied covering my face

"Are you okay, Sora?", Asked Sunmi anxiously looking at me

"I don't know. I don't want to talk about this anymore Sunmi", I said looking at her while playing with my crescent-moon pendant

"Does RM already know this?", she asked sitting across from me

"Not yet. I haven't told him yet. I don't want him to worry. He is very busy right now, I don't want to make him lose focus on his job", I replied, looking out the window

"Even so, shouldn't you keep telling him about this? Maybe he can give you some solutions. You will meet him tonight, right?", Said Sunmi

"Ye", I answered softly

Me and Sunmi are in my office. Sunmi just read the unknown messages that came to my cellphone. She was very angry. She tried to call one of the numbers, but there was no answer. The messages kept coming every day for the past 3 weeks. I've never read them again, of course. Every time there's a message come from unknown number, I will delete it immediately without opening it.

So far, it has succeeded in getting me to focus again on my life and my work. But knowing there are people out there who really hate me makes me feel uncomfortable.

"I'm sorry you have to go through something like this again, Sora. I'll talk to Minwoo. Maybe a little bluff will make him tell the truth", said Sunmi full of determination

"Sunmi~aah, you don't need to do silly things. This will surely pass sooner or later. These people will definitely get bored if I ignore them and hopefully will stop their actions", I replied trying to be positive

"Gosh! you're really naive, Sora! Don't you think otherwise? They will do even crazier things if you ignore them, Sora", replied Sunmi looking at me, annoyed

"Then what should I do ??", I asked frustrated

"I will talk to Minwoo and make sure he has nothing to do with this. Then I'm going to talk to my father's friend who is a commander in the Seoul police about this. I hope he knows how to investigate these people", said Sunmi assured me

"Alright. Thank you Sunmi. I hope this will pass soon", I replied with a bitter smile

"You'll be fine Sora. You can always face everything. I trust you", said Sunmi getting up from her chair and approaching me

"Ye", I replied, hugging her

"Alright, I have to go. I have to do something at the workshop. Take care of yourself, Sora", said Sunmi while releasing her hug and looking at me with a serious face

"Ye, gomawo Sunmi~aah", I replied smiling at her

After Sunmi left, I sat back down in my chair. Thinking about Sunmi's words earlier. Is it true that I'm too naive ?. I just try to see the positive things from someone or something that happened.

* tring

"Jagiya~ .. I will finish training in 1 hour, then I'll see you soon. Saranghae", wrote Namjoon

I replied to the message and prepared to go home. Today we are going on a date for the first time. We'll just have dinner in my apartment and watch something.

Namjoon just came back from Japan two days ago. Like he said, he would ask me out on a date after returning to Seoul. However, because the end of this month BTS will be performing at MMA, they are required to practice for the show. So that we could only meet after practice and only for a few hours.

I'm not complaining, I'm very grateful because even in the midst of his busy life, he still took the time to meet me.

I went up to the first floor to tell Aeri that I would be home early. It was only 5 in the afternoon, but Minerva was already full of visitors. Tonight there will be live music performance from the University bands around Minerva. Therefore, many college students gathered here to enjoy the music.

"Noona, it's so crowded, I'm so excited!", Aeri said with a big smile when I arrived in front of her

"Ye, thank goodness. Are you sure you can take care of it?", I asked

"Ye, noona. No need to worry, just leave it to us", she answered happily

"Okay, I'll go now. I trust you. Don't forget to ask Lee Eunso ssi to prepare dinner for all of you (my employees). You have to eat dinner first before you go home," I said to Aeri

"Ye, noona. Gomawo", said Aeri nodding I waved at her and left Minerva

A cold wind hit my face as I walked towards my car. The atmosphere indicated that winter was coming. All the leaves had turned completely red, and dry leaves filled the pavement. What a romantic atmosphere.

I arrived at my apartment in 10 minutes. Then I took shower and dressed up. Tonight, I wear a green knit dress and let my hair down. Namjoon's necklace still wrapped around my neck. Then I headed to the kitchen to start cooking dinner, chicken parmesan and pasta. Then I tidied up my apartment and set the dining table while waiting for my dinner to cook.

* tring

I rushed to the living room table to get my cell phone. I opened the message I received.

"You're ugly! You don't deserve all of this! You better die !!"

I was shocked and dropped my phone on the floor. I thought this message was from Namjoon, but it was from unknown number. I took a deep breath and tried to wipe the words out of my mind.

* dingdong

I jumped at the sound of the bell at my door. I walked over to the intercom and saw Namjoon's smiling and waving. I opened the door excitedly.

"Annyeong, Jagiya~", said Namjoon when I opened the door

"Annyeong, Oppa", I replied with a smile to greet him

"This is for you", said Namjoon while giving a bouquet of white roses

"Whoaa, I didn't expect this", I said with sparkling eyes. Thank you, oppa. This is very beautiful. Come on in", I said giving him a way

"I miss you Jagi~", said Namjoon after giving me a peck on the doorstep

"Huh? Gomawo", I said embarrassedly while holding a bouquet of roses from him

"What are we going to do tonight?" Asked Namjoon winking, teasing me

"We'll have dinner and watch Netflix I guess", I replied as I walked toward the kitchen

"Hmmmh, that's all? All right then", he chuckled

"That's all, maybe...", I said while putting the flowers in the vase

"It smells good Jagi, what are you cooking?", Said Namjoon while sitting at the dining table

"Something simple. Just chicken and pasta," I replied, filling our glasses with water

"Whoaa, looks good. Sorry, I didn't help you", said Namjoon, taking off his jacket

"Gwaenchana, oppa", I replied smiling at him

"You're so beautiful, Jagiya~", he said, looking at me from head to toe

"Oppa! Don't look at me like that", I said, looking down embarrassed

"Come here", said Namjoon as he pulled my hand towards him

"Wae?", I asked when I was standing in front of him

"I have a request", said Namjoon again as he put his arm around my waist

"What is it?", I asked curiously, putting my hands on his shoulders

"When we're alone, I want you to call me Jagi~, not oppa", he continued smiling showing his dimples

"All right, Jagi~", I replied

"Ooh...sounds so fun to my ears", said Namjoon covering his face shyly

We chuckled.

"How's your practice, jagi?", I asked again

"It's very tiring. But being able to meet you makes me live again. You're like a battery charger for me", he said while sitting me in his lap.

"Battery charger?", I asked, frowning in amusement

"Ye. My battery charger. My energy and spirit are fully charged again after meeting you", Namjoon replied, touching my nose with his index finger.

I just smiled in response.

"Sounds cheesy, huh? I'm sorry. I'm not good at flirting", Namjoon laugh in embarrassment

"How was your day jagiya~? Are you busy?", Asked Namjoon while cupping my face

"Just ordinary. Not as busy as you", I replied looking into his almond colored eyes

"Sorry we can not date as I promised you", he said again, stroking my cheek

"Gwaenchana, I'm happy even though it's only like this", I replied, wrapping my hand around his neck. "I love your hair color, by the way," I said, stroking his silver gray hair

"Jinjja?? Doesn't it look weird? ", He asked

"No. I like it. You also look cool with your previous hair color. When we first met your hair was even white. But You look so dope!", I replied with a smile and continued to comb his hair with my finger

"What if I change it to purple? Does it look cool too? ", He asked raising his eyebrows

"It would be good too", I replied nodding my head

"Okay. The next color is purple, haha", he said, smirking

"Aren't you in pain if you keep changing your hair color?", I asked, stroking his hair gently

"bright colors feels very painful. But it is worth it if you and the army like it", he replied, pressing his forehead against mine

"I never thought you would be willing to sacrifice like that for us", I said quietly

Namjoon smiled and looked at me. His gaze fell from my eyes to my lips. His hands move up and down my back. Sending a tingling sensation all over my body.

"Jagiya~ ...chungjeon (charger)", he said before brushing my lips softly

I felt like there were butterflies in my stomach. His kiss was soft like a light rain. It taste like the best flavors in the universe, the best taste I've ever felt. I feel like I'm not in my body anymore.

*Ting

The sound of the oven clinking brought me back to my senses. I let go of my kiss and looked at him. His eyes were half closed and his lips were filled with lipstick from mine. I smiled and wiped his lips with my thumb. His face coming closer to me again to continue the kiss.

"Dinner is ready", I said in a low whisper as I got up from his lap

"Hajima! (Don't!)", Said Namjoon trying to hold me to stay in his lap

"I'm hungry Jagi, let's eat", I said winking one eye and let go of his hand that was wrapped around my waist

"You're torturing me", said Namjoon with raspy voice while licking his lips

"I'm not..," I chuckled as I opened the oven and took out two plates for us

I heard Namjoon's sigh behind me.

"Let me help you Jagiya~", said Namjoon appeared beside me

We put the food on our plates. Then bring it to the dining table and start eating.

"Whooaa ... massiseo (delicious)!", Said Namjoon while chewing his first bite

"Jinjja?", I asked happily

"Ye. Amazing", said Namjoon, nodding excitedly

"Eat a lot", I replied happily

"Gomawo", he replied, eating well

"So you will be very busy next month, Jagi?", I asked after swallowing my food

"Ye. There are several year-end awards shows that we have to attend. We also have to prepare for the performances at the event. Not to mention the Christmas event on several television stations. We will also go to Japan and America next month. Then we will celebrate New Years in New York and will come back to Korea on January 4th", Namjoon replied while remembering his schedule

"Jinjja?? Whoa daebak!", I said, widened my eyes

"Ye. I'm sorry Jagi, I can't accompany you when you have your birthday", said Namjoon with a sad face

"Ah, gwaenchana. Besides, I never celebrate it", I answered, shaking my head with a laugh

We continued talking about our family, BTS's new album, the new place for my new book cafe and so on.

"Aah ... the food is delicious Jagiya ~ .. thank you ", said Namjoon happily after finishing his plate

"Ye. I'm glad you ate well", I replied while collecting the empty plates

"I'll do the washing", said Namjoon taking the plates from my hand

"Gomawo", I said, kissing his cheek

"Wow, what was that?", Asked Namjoon, widened his eyes to see me walking towards my piano

I chuckled and started playing the piano. I play springday to accompany Namjoon to wash the dishes. After he finished, Namjoon joined me at the piano. We sat next to each other.

"Play something for me", said Namjoon

"Mmm ...how about we do a duet?", I asked smiling at him

"I don't know .. I'm not very good at playing the piano", he replied

"You must know this song", I said and started playing the intro of a song

"Tokyo?", Asked Namjoon raised his eyebrows while smiling at me

I nodded my head, asked him to sing the song. I never imagined that I would accompany Namjoon to sing. He sang it softly and with feeling. We sang a few more songs, laughing and joking. I really like Namjoon's deep voice when he sings, Very masculine and raspy. It's just that sometimes he is not serious in singing with high notes so it sounds so funny and cracked.

After playing the piano, we decided to watch a movie while eating some ice cream. I took some ice cream from the refrigerator, while Namjoon sat on the living room couch.

"I have Vanilla, Mint Choco, Tiramissu and Pistachio. What do you want, Jagiya~?", I asked as I opened the freezer

"Anything as long as it's not mint choco! I hate Mincho!!", he said

"Arassso!" I replied, taking two cups of pistachios and vanilla flavored ice cream from the refrigerator

"Jagiya~, what is this ??", I heard Namjoon's voice turn serious

"Huh? What do you mean??", I asked confused

I walked to the living room, I saw Namjoon was holding something in front of him.

"What is this? Who sent this ??", asked Namjoon looking at me while showing my cellphone in his hand.

I stopped a few steps in front of him. Shocked. How did Namjoon find my cell phone ?. Then I remembered that I dropped it earlier after receiving the message.

"It's a ...", I was speechless

I saw him frowning while looking at me and the cellphone in his hand alternately.

"Jagiya~... what is this? Who sent this to you? There are more than 10 rude messages today. Did anyone terrorize you?", Namjoon asked, approaching me with a worried face

"Ye", I replied, looking down

"Jinjja? Who? Since when did this happen? Why didn't you tell me? Jagiya~, what's wrong ??", said Namjoon, shocked

"Mianhae. Sorry, I didn't tell you", I answered, choked, still looking down

"Why Jagi? How long has it been? Please look at me, tell me !?", he pleaded, gripping my arms

"I just don't want you to worry ", I said, looking at him with teary eyes

"What? Don't want to worry me? Can't I worry about what happened to my girlfriend??", he asked, frowning. "Please tell me, jagi..I beg you", said Namjoon still gripping my arm

"I don't know who sent these messages. It's been about 3 weeks this has happened. They always send messages using unknown numbers. I've blocked several numbers, but they still came every day. I've contacted the police, but they can't help me because these numbers are a prepaid number for tourists. These prepaid card doesn't require registration to use it because they only valid for 5 to 10 days", I replied in trembling voice

I bit my lower lip to hold back my tears. Namjoon looked startled to hear what I said. He sat on the couch , reading the messages at my cellphone screen.

"Jagiya~, I'm sorry. I think I can solve it by myself", I added while sitting beside him

"Did you read all the messages?", He asked bitterly

"Yes, I read it for the first week, and they made me depressed. Then about 2 weeks ago I stopped reading them. I just immediately blocked and deleted them without opening them", I replied, almost cry

"Does this have something to do with Park Minwoo?", He asked without looking at me

"No. I don't think so. But ... I don't know. I've asked him directly, and he said he didn't do it", I said

"You believe him? You believe everything he said ??", asked Namjoon in disbelief

"I'm not saying I believe him, jagi. But my feeling said, it wasn't him. And he doesn't even have my cell phone number", I replied in a trembling voice.

"Why are you still defending him? Do you still have feelings for him?", Namjoon asked irritably

"What?? No. Of course not!! I'm not defending him", I replied, not believing what I just heard

"Then why didn't you tell me?? I'm your boyfriend. I always asking you if there's something happened to you? But You always say nothing. What do you think I am?", Asked Namjoon in a high voice

"I'm sorry, I just didn't want to worry you. You are very busy with your work. I don't want you to lose focus, jagi. Besides, there's nothing we can do", I replied, sobbing

"Every day you receive dozens of messages like this and I shouldn't worry? How stupid I am, I didn't know what had happened to the woman I loved!", Said Namjoon angrily

He walked back and forth in front of me with a red face and clenched fists

"Jagiya~ ... please understand. I don't want it to affect your work. I don't want to burden you. I can take care of myself. I'm trying to solve this. Sunmi says she will help me solve this problem too ", I said looking at him while wiping the tears that fell down my cheeks

"So Sunmi can help you, but I can't?", Said Namjoon with a hurt look looking at me

"No. It's not like that. Please understand. I was wrong, I'm sorry. I should have told you earlier. I'm sorry, jagi", I said while standing in front of him

But he didn't want to look at me. He pursed his mouth, indicating that he was angry or disappointed. His face was still red and he looked a little intimidating.

"Jagiya~ please... I will change my cell phone number tomorrow. I hope they will not send messages to me again," I said while trying to look at him.

"Did you know that It didn't solve the problem? First, your car tires were damaged, then you decided to install CCTV and yes, it didn't happen again. Then, you receive messages full of threats and curses. Then you decide to change your cell phone number. And yes, maybe it will stop the messages. But those two things are temporary, Kim Sora. They will continue to do it to you again in other ways. What we should do is find the culprit and get him punished! ", Said Namjoon angrily

"I know this is only temporary, but I still don't know how to find the culprit! I have no evidence and even the police can't help me. Then what do you think I should do??? ", I asked in frustration as I sobbed in front of him

"That's why you should tell me, so we can find solutions together", replied Namjoon with teary eyes

"I'm sorry. You must be angry and disappointed in me right now. I didn't mean it like this. I'm sorry Jagi", I said, covering my face with my hands

"I'm the one who should apologize to you. My reaction was too much. I'm sorry. I'm very worried about you, Jagi. Reading those messages makes my blood boil. Why would anyone say that to you", said Namjoon while hugging me

"We will find out who did it, Jagi. I will do whatever it takes to find the culprit. And I will make him pay for everything he did to you", he said again

I cried in his arms. All my anger and frustration, I poured it out in his arms. I burst into tears in his chest. This is what I need, a warm hug and words of comfort from him. Why am I hiding this matter from him? Because I'm scared. I'm afraid he saw my weaknesses. I'm afraid I'm not worthy enough for him. I'm afraid he will leave me because of the problems that come to me continuously.

We sat on the couch, hugging each other. I cried for almost 30 minutes. The front of his shirt was wet with my tears.

"Do you feel better, jagiya~?", said Namjoon, gently caressing my head

"Ye", I replied weakly

"I don't understand, why someone would do this to you ...", said Namjoon

"I don't know either. I keep wondering, have I done something wrong to someone? Was there something I did that hurt someone? Everything happened suddenly until it felt very scary", I replied hoarsely

"You want me to accompany you tonight, jagiya~?", Asked Namjoon again, kissing my forehead

"Can you?", I asked doubtfully

"I think I can. But I have to go back home early in the morning," he replied as he continued to caress my head with his hand

"Gomawo", I said hugging him tighter

It's almost midnight. I feel so tired. I stepped out of Namjoon's hug to clear up the ice cream that had melted from the living room table, while Namjoon headed for the balcony to contact his manager and his driver, letting them know that he wasn't coming home tonight.

I went to the bathroom, changed into my pajamas and washed my face. I saw the reflection of my face in the mirror, my face was red and my eyes were swollen. When I left the bathroom, Namjoon was already sitting back on the couch.

"You're going to sleep now?", Namjoon asked over to me

"Ye, I'm so tired", I replied nodding

"Okay, take a rest jagiya, I'll sleep here", he said, pointing to the couch

"Gwaenchana?", I asked him

"Ye. I will accompany you tonight. Good night, jagiya~", he said kissing my forehead

I nodded and walked towards my bedroom. I brought Namjoon a blanket and pillow for him to sleep. Then I lay on my bed, staring at the ceiling of my room. I'm too tired to think, I just stare blankly upward. My body and mind are very tired, but my eyes don't want to be close. I repeatedly changed my sleeping position, and still my eyes won't close. I decided to leave the room. I saw Namjoon lying on the living room's couch staring at his cellphone.

"Jagiya~, what's wrong? Do you need something?", Asked Namjoon worriedly as he got up to a sitting position

"I need chungjeon (charger)!", I replied looking at him

Namjoon didn't say anything. He just looked at me, then he put his cell phone on the table and walked over to me.

"Chungjeon came to help you", he said, hugging me

"Is it starting to fill up?", He whispered

"A little", I replied, burying myself in his chest

"How do I make it run faster?", He asked hoarsely

"I want you to accompany me, Jagi", I said

"I'm accompanying you right now", he replied

"Sleep with me, please ", I said softly

"Huh? Now?", Namjoon looked at me in disbelief

He stood still looking at me. I pulled his hand to follow me into bedroom. I climbed into my bed. Namjoon looked awkward and slowly slips under the covers. I lean into his embrace. It was so comfortable, felt warm and his scent gave me peace.

His right hand supports my head while the other is caressing my head, then down to my back. I took a deep breath of his scent. His hand gently touched my face. I felt his lips change the place where his hand was. He started kissing my face gently. Then his lips found mine. Feels so great.

Namjoon's hand moves slowly to touch my body. I felt like there was an electric flowing through my veins. However, fatigue took over my body. Slowly I closed my eyes, I felt Namjoon's hand stroking my back. I felt more comfortable and gave up on the sleepiness that enveloped me. I vaguely heard Namjoon whisper my name.

"Jagiya~, Sora~aah....are you sleeping? Jagiya~", his voice was getting low and faint

I fell into a peace and calm place. Without realizing it, I fell asleep in Namjoon's arms.

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Credit songs on this chapter :

* Springday, cover by funguypiano (his covers are masterpiece!, I really like them. I hope you will like them too)

*Tokyo by RM (RM mixtape : Mono), please listen and stream his mixtape too 😊