Rogue Hearts | PJM ✅

Chp. 21: The Best Laid Plans

Dallia's POV 🌼

Morning comes, and as the sunlight starts to peak through my window, my eyes begin to flutter open. I was flying so high on Jimin's kisses last night and the wine...and the shots, that I fell asleep curled up in my clothes dreaming of him without even closing the blinds on my windows.

"Oh my gosh!" I squeal while kicking my feet onto my mattress like a schoolgirl as I think about the feeling of his soft pouty lips kissing down my back -but then I pause for a moment.

I didn't just dream that, right?

The thought stuns me for a moment while my hands frantically fumble to retrieve my cell phone from my nightstand. My heart sinks to my stomach when I see a text notification from Jimin. Quickly I sit up, almost afraid to open it -if it was a dream I'm not sure I want to know quite yet. Reluctantly, I open his message and see it was from late last night after he would have gotten home.

Jimin: Goodnight, Lovely. I'll be dreaming of kissing you.

I squeal again and flop back into my fluffy pillows, basking in the giddiness I'm feeling. I never felt this excited about someone. Last night when he first wrapped his arm around my shoulder, I was struck with the overwhelming feeling that he was the kindred spirit I didn't even realize my heart has been searching for, and at that moment, it was like nothing else mattered. Not Dae, not Ma-Ri insulting me, not all the doubts I had when I looked in the mirror -all that mattered was being in the moment with the person I adore.

Dallia: I've been dreaming of you for a long time.

I send the text message so that when he wakes up, he'll know that it wasn't the alcohol talking last night, but in the pit of my stomach, a little worry is swimming about, and I hope that the wine isn't what motivated him. I would hate for him to wake up with regrets...

Walking to the bathroom, I wash my face and brush my teeth. I turn on the water in the shower and settle into the hot droplets, feeling them wash over me. Taking a deep breath, the smell of my shampoo fills the space, and it calms me. I work over every inch of my skin with a bar of soap, taking my time shaving, exfoliating, and happily exhibiting self-care, so I feel confident in my skin, no matter what lay ahead of me today.

When I finally emerge from the bathroom, a fluffy white towel wrapped around my hair, and dressed in a soft bathrobe, I turn on the coffee pot and then settle back onto my bed as I wait for it to brew. Timidly I glance at my phone only to find a message.

Jimin: Still up for an official date tonight?

Waves of relief wash over me, and I can't control myself as I grin like a fool.

Dallia: 1000% yes.

Jimin: Perfect. I can't wait to see you again.

We discuss times and clothing expectations, and afterward, I lay back on my bed thinking of all the possible things we could be doing together this evening....

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Jimin's POV 💫

I can't wait to bring Dallia out tonight. I spent the entire day making phone calls and arranging some surprises for her. Am I going a little hard for a first date? Yes, but I can't help myself; I want her to truly understand how precious she has become to me.

I smooth down my clothes before I knock on her door, and when she opens it, I smile; she's as gorgeous as ever, but her forlorn face says something is amiss. "Lovely, is something wrong?" I ask with concern.

She widens the door, and all of a sudden, a smiling Binna is standing there, "Hi Jimin! I didn't know you were coming to hang out with us!"

"He didn't know either," Dallia says flatly with a waning smile.

Binna travels down the hallway out of sight as I step through the threshold. Right away, I see the anguish in Dallia's eyes. "I'm so so sorry," she whispers.

"I promise you it's okay!" I answer immediately.

"My father cut himself pretty bad with a slip of a kitchen knife, and my mom just called me in a panic while she was on her way to bringing him to the emergency room. She didn't know what to do with Binna since it could be a long night, so I just jumped into action and told her to drop her here on their way by," Dallia whispers, the words falling from her mouth at rapid speed. "I ran down to the sidewalk and basically pulled Binna out of the car and let them speed away."

"Oh, Dallia. It's okay; you did the right thing!" I whisper and pull her in for a hug. I feel her trembling against me, and I wish I could take her anxiety away for her.

"It all happened so quickly, and the next thing I knew, you were at the door. I didn't even have time to call you and tell you not to bother to come!" Even in this emergency situation, she is worried about my well-being which only makes her more endearing.

"What?" I ask as I pull away from her. "Of course, I'd still be here. Do you think your father is going to be okay?"

"Oh yes, hopefully, no tendons are damaged, and he just needs some stitches, but I'm sure their visit will take up a good chunk of the night. I was thinking it might be best if I keep Binna with me overnight."

"Well, then, dry your eyes, Lovely. We still have a date to go on," I trail off.

"Jimin, I can't leave Binna alone here..." Dallia begins to explain, but I wink at her while cutting her off.

"Hey, Binna," I call out as I brush by Dallia with a smile and walk into the apartment. Binna looks up at me with her head to the side, waiting for more. "How about I take you and Dallia out for a special night? What do you say? Are you in?"

"Special night! That sounds right up my alley! Alley...bowling alley...are we going bowling?" she asks.

I chuckle, "No, but maybe someday we can do that! Why don't you ladies get ready and let me take you out!"

"Jimin..." Dallia utters softly. "You don't have to do this..."

"I wouldn't have it any other way. Now shoo. I need to make a quick phone call, and I'll be right back with you. Don't keep me waiting!" I say in jest, and she blushes.

I head back down the hallway and make a phone call, making a few changes to my plans, and then I return.

"My ladies, are we ready?" I ask.

"Yes, we are, Jimin! Is J-Hope coming?" Binna asks.

"Not tonight. I really am not your bias, am I, Binna?" I tease.

"No, nope, I love J-Hope, and Jin is my bias wrecker, so it's tough. Couldn't you just be Dallia's bias instead?" Binna says matter-of-factly, and I almost choke on her candor. It's so genuine and hilarious, and I'm glad Dallia trusts me to be around her sister.

"Do you want to help me convince Dallia tonight that I should be her bias?" I ask Binna.

"Oh yes, yes! Let's do that!" Binna agrees excitedly.

"Fantastic. It's a plan," I say. 

I look Dallia in the eyes, and she looks happy again. This may not be turning out to be the date that I planned, but to know I helped bring her smile back this evening, makes it all worth it. I corral everyone safely into my vehicle, and we head off into the night.

"Where are we going?" Binna asks from the backseat.

"It's a surprise!" I answer.