Euphoria

7 - moonlight kisses

When you walk out of the bathroom, it's with a clean body and a clear head, and you feel much lighter because of it (you've lost blood, but whether you've lost any weight is still debatable). Seokjin is still knocked out on the couch, but Jeongguk, however, is nowhere to be seen.

Worry sparks in your heart. Where could he possibly be?

And then you see it - there's a rather large lump under your blanket. You laugh softly when you gently lift the covers to find your favorite vampire, asleep and snuggled against your pillow. At least you assume he's asleep - he's got his eyes closed, but like he told you before, he doesn't actually need any sleep.

He deserves a rest - he and Jin both do, after tirelessly taking care of an unconscious you for the past few days. You sit down next to him, careful not to wake him up. In sleep, he looks so young, so innocent. He's drooling all over your pillow too.

But that's alright - the sight of this peaceful Jeongguk makes your heart beat a little faster, and you feel all warm inside. You really are in love with him, aren't you? Impulsively, you lean down and kiss his forehead.

Jeongguk's eyes snap open, but you hover over him, shamelessly ignoring the fierce blush lighting your cheeks. He smiles mischievously. "Y/N, have you been watching me sleep?" The sound of your heartbeat accelerating is more than enough of an answer for him. "Next time, you could be a little more subtle when you pull an Edward Cullen, yeah?"

You laugh. "Does that make you Bella?"

He snorts, but the smile stays on his face. "I don't like Twilight, but if it makes you happy then I'll do it."

"You make me happy," you declare, "even if Twilight sucks."

Jeongguk nods, expression serious, but twinkle in his eyes betray the whole act. "That was so cheesy, but I'll take it. I'll take everything you have to give me, and I'll give you back twice as much."

You coo at him. "You're so cute, Gukkie."

He pouts. "I'm older than you, Y/N. You can't call em cute."

You pat his head fondly. "Whatever you say, babe."

Jeongguk sits up. "Actually, uh," the vampire says, fidgeting nervously. "can I kiss you now?"

You nod. "Thought you'd never ask."

He beams. "Good!"

You squeal as he pulls the covers over you, then his lips are on yours, soft but firm and better than anything you've ever dreamed of. His mouth slots perfectly against yours, bodies melding together like he's a part of you that you've been missing your whole life but never realized. He kisses you hungrily, like he's a man lost in a desert and you're a life-saving oasis, real and right there for him to take. It's an entirely new side of him that you're seeing - or rather, tasting - and so different from the shy Jeongguk who stammers and stumbles over his words whenever you tease him.

You like it, this new side of him. You'll love anything he has to offer you.

His hands roam your body, exploring every inch of your skin that's available to him, familiarizing himself with every curve and every edge. You pull away with a whimper of a gasp when one hand slips under your shirt, freezing cold fingers against burning hot skin.

"Guk," you tell him breathlessly, "I need to breathe, remember?" You wonder if he's had any relationships before - his lips are one of the best pairs you've ever had the pleasure of kissing. Your ex when you were sixteen was a total disaster - the first time you two kissed, he stuck his tongue in your mouth, and it took you less than a week to break up with him. It took you months to get him to stop contacting you.