Rock Sugar And Pear Stew | L.K Adaptation

Chapter 29

During lunch, Lisa held up a registration from. She reminded Jungkook, "Didn't you say that you wanted to join a singing competition with me?"

Jungkook: "....????"

"Stop pretending. I heard you loud and clear the other day you wanted to play the cello for me. Don't think I don't remember anything because I was tipsy". As she spoke, Lisa held up her hand, her slender fingers making small twirling motions. The pen between her index and middle finger spun into a blur.

Jungkook got a little dizzy from watching it.

Lisa said, "I'll fill in your name?"

Jungkook believed that Lisa was subtly hinting him to do her this favour.

He ultimately felt a little guilty over duping her recently. Therefore, now that she had a request to ask, he agreed without gloating. "Go ahead".

After filling in the form, Lisa asked Jungkook, "When are we practicing?"

"We can make some time for this after lunch. What do you want to sing?"

"I think "Watch the Moon Rise' which I sang the other day was pretty good".

"NO".

"Oh, how about 'Love Sick Girls'"?

"NO".

"Dimples?"

Jungkook narrowed his eyes at her. "Why do you want to sing 'Dimples'"?

Lisa felt that Jungkook was being quite strange today. "Can't I simple like that song?"

"No"

Lisa was flabbergasted. "Jungkook, do you even know how to play any of these songs?"

"Their tunes aren't suitable for the cello. Pick something more stirring".

Lisa waved her hand. "I've finally seen the truth. Turns out that your cello skills aren't that impressive after all. Alright, just pick a song you know. I'm fine with whatever".

Jungkook picked "Wishing We Last Forever".

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Lisa booked a small music room located on the second floor of the faculty accommodation.

After lunch, Jungkook to the music room. When they were heading up, he saw her blink.

"What are you nervous about?" He asked.

"Who's nervous? Nonsense".

"You always blink when you're nervous. You've been like this since young". He uncharitably exposed her.

Lisa rolled her eyes at him. "Sure, I'm going to be alone with the school god in the same classroom. Can I not be nervous?"

"I'm the one who should be nervous. I'm going to be alone with a rogue in the same classroom".

Lisa did not fall for the bait. She fished out the key and unlocked the door with a flourish. "Head in".

Jungkook had not played the cello for some time. The dorm rooms were not soundproof and the sleep schedule of university students varied greatly. There was always someone sleeping at any time of the day.

Therefore, he would be a public nuisance no matter when he practiced.

He currently needed to practice a little before he could get back into the flow of playing.

As for how to coordinate with Lisa....he did not believe that he could do so at all. Honestly speaking, there was a limit to his skills and he was powerless against Lisa's impressively out-of-tune singing. It was already a testament to his willpower if he managed to not be led off tune by her.

While Jungkook practiced, Lisa sat by the window and looked at him, one of her legs crossed flippantly over the other.

He was really, really good looking. Jungkook's jet-black brows were paired with a strong nose bridge. His full lips were a healthy, natural pink that made her thought of cheery blossoms.

His eyes were lowered and his body posture was tranquil. The music flowed from his fingers to the cello strings solemn, weighted and restrained. It called to mind a lonely autumn night accompanied solely by the aloof beauty of the moonlight.

Mesmerized by the tune, Lisa listened with her chin propped on one hand. Jungkook glance up and saw her held her chin with a silly smile on her face.

Jungkook thought, what an idiot.

The corners of his lips quirked subconsciously.

After he ran through the song once, Lisa waved him over, "Jungkook, come here?"

Jungkook was baffled. "What for?"

"Come here" Lisa smiled mysteriously and continued beckoning.

Jungkook set down his cello and walked over. Lisa patted the floor next to her. "Sit".

He sat down beside her.

The two of them sat on the floor with their backs facing the sun. Jungkook looked at their shadows on the floor which leaned closely to each other. In an unusually patient mood, he asked, "What are you up to?"

"Close your eyes, I want to show you something".

He shut his eyes obligingly.

He heard Lisa rummage for something at the side. Then Jungkook felt her grab his hand. With his eyes shut, his sense of touch was heightened. Her slender fingers circled his wrist, her palm tightly pressed against his skin.

Jungkook was a little unaccustomed to the warmth of her hand and reflexively pulled back a little. However, he did not shake her off.

This was until he felt a hard, cool object on his hand.