If It Is You (Y.Jw) [Sequel]

The Moment They Knew

December 24, 2020

It was incredible how the two could sleep in, despite them always being the early birds of the group. As the boys all awoke one by one, they sent the two a soft glance before advancing out of the bedroom. By the late hours of the morning it was only the couple, who were entangled in each other's arms and legs, that was left in the room. No one could wake them up, after all it was Christmas Eve that evening.

With a small stir Jungwon slowly awoke, a soft smile immediately plastering itself on his face before even opening his eyes. Her loose grip around him, he immediately recognized. The arm that laid under her hard softly grabbed the back of her head and pulled her in closer, letting Jungwon place a small kiss on her forehead, before he let her fall back to her original sleeping state.

Slowly blinking his eyes open he was met by the sight he always expected but still was surprised by. Jiyeon always looked the most peaceful when she slept, according to him. It was the way her one cheek was squished and opened her mouth just slightly, and how her hair was slightly messy, not because she moved much in her sleep but because she always pulled herself closer to him in her sleep. It was how her outgrown bangs stuck about or rested on the side of her nose, and the occasional trail of dried saliva down her cheek. Nonetheless she was absolutely stunning in his eyes.

Softly brushing the outgrown bangs out of her face Jungwon couldn't help but smile and let his hand rest on her cheek, softly caressing it before returning his arm back to her waist. He just couldn't help it, he carefully pulled her closer to him, making her arm against his chest curl up even more and hold tighter onto his shirt. He let out a small sigh before burrying his face in her thick hair, inhaling the coconut like scent that was in her shampoo and conditioner.

It wasn't her appearance or how she treated him. It was how she spoke incoherent sentences when waking up. How she brushed her hair out of her face. The way her laugh gave him the biggest adrenaline rush he had ever felt. How his skin feels so warm wherever it is in contact with her. The way she smiles widely at the smallest things. How she gets excited about just the thought of what she's gonna eat for dinner. How she looked at things with a whole Galaxy in her eyes. But mostly it was how calm and comfortable she made him feel, without saying a word or doing anything. That was why.

"I wish I could tell you," Jungwon let out a small breath as a small smile dawned upon his face.

"Hmm?" She hummed in return, making him immediately pull his head back.

The way her eyelashes fluttered a few dusin times before she squinted her eyes open in the morning. That too.

"What'd you say?" She muttered to him. How she had a thick accent when she spoke Korean right after waking up.

"Nothing, sleep," Jungwon softly spoke and stroked her hair as she rubbed her eyes with her small fists. The way she always looked so small in his embrace.

"Noooo," she quietly whined before stretching out her arms and letting one fall back down over him as she nuzzled her head into his shirt. The way she subconsciously switched languages when she was too tired.

"You're still tired Ji, I'm not leaving," Jungwon assured in a sweet whisper to her.

"Not yet," her voice sounded strained as she let out a small tired groan. The way her voice sounded at any time of the day.

I love you Choi Jiyeon

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December 27, 2020

The practices for the New Year's Eve Live was going strong for the group at the moment. They trained from early in the morning till late in the night. At one point most of the boys had left the moment they were allowed to. This only left Jiyeon and Jungwon in the practice room, fulfilling their promise to one another. Practicing together for the night, one of their ways to get couple time.

Standing by the music, Jiyeon patiently awaited Jungwon's cue to start the music to signal he was ready. While waiting Jiyeon silently watched how Jungwon pulled on his light blue hoodie and quickly ran a hand through his hair, effortlessly making her knees weaken at the sight.

"Alright, go," Jungwon nodded to Jiyeon through the mirrors.

Jiyeon excitedly started the music and watched in awe as Jungwon practiced his part, before falling off beat. She didn't even notice before he had told her to stop the music.

With a small determined look on his face he began practicing the move over and over again, counting the best to himself as he went along.

Maybe it was he way his eyebrows knitted together and his lips pulled back to reveal a simple, Everytime he focused on something. Maybe it was how he laughed and grinned widely whenever Sunghoon would crack a joke during practices. Or maybe it was even the way he so subtly cared about everyone around him, without really letting it show too much. Maybe it was just the way he always made sure to hold her hand when he could sense she was just one bit beside herself. But in that moment she knew. No matter what the reason was, he made her heart beat faster than anyone ever could.

"Why are you starting? Am I that handsome?" Jungwon let out a small laugh at her in the mirror, she jus stared at him before she gave him a simple shrug. Maybe it was the way he was so cocky.

"You just made me realize something," she excused, a find smile playing on her lips.

"What?" Jungwon questioned in amusement at her sudden behavior change. Definitely not how noisy he was... Okay, maybe a bit.

"Not gonna tell you," she excused making him turn to look at her with a small grin. Definitely that grin.

"You know I have my ways of making you speak," he smirked at her. Maybe the small sweet and empty threats.

What it was that caused it she wasn't sure of. But she knew in that moment she didn't want to hug, kiss or hold onto him in any way. She wanted to love him. Let him know how much she admired him, how she cherished everything about him, how she doesn't see one flaw, and how she always wants to make sure he is happy and have a smile on his face. She knew that just then, in that moment.

I love you Yang Jungwon