pomegranate red ❧ n.jm | the golden fruit duology (2/2) ✔

07

At the end of the dinner, after Mr. Suh had paid the bill at his insistence, the four of you were stood at the front of the restaurant.

"Thank you again for paying, Mr. Suh," you bowed your head to him.

"No worries, I was happy to," he waved off your thanks.

"It was a pleasure to meet you both, Ms. Jo, Ms. Y/L/N," Jaemin spoke up, dazzling grin sweeping you off your feet for a moment. "We're looking forward to working with you and your firm."

"As are we," Ms. Haseul said graciously. "I'm afraid we must be going. I have to take Y/L/N home before attending to something urgent."

"Oh Ms. Haseul, you can go take care of whatever you need to, I'll take a cab," you assured her. "Please, you've done so much for me tonight, I can worry about getting myself home."

"Very well, if you're sure. Thank you, Y/L/N. See you in the morning," she gave both you and the two gentlemen with you a final wave goodbye. "Goodnight, everyone."

She hurried to the black company car that was parked just a little further down the block.

"I'll go get the car," Mr. Suh said to Jaemin. "Jaemin, if you could assist Ms. Y/L/N in hailing a cab."

"Of course."

And with that, Mr. Suh took off around the building towards the parking deck on the other side of the restaurant. And for the second time that night, you were alone with your Hades.

He stepped up towards the edge of the sidewalk, holding out a hand to passing traffic. You took the quiet moment as an opportunity to observe Jaemin, letting yourself bask in his presence. That same stubborn lock of his black hair had come out of place during dinner was now falling in his eyes. A nearby streetlight illuminated him from above, his unearthly features awash in a soft glow. Jaemin was stoically focused on the task at hand, a satisfied smile crossing his face as a taxi pulled over and stopped right in front of the two of you.

Wordlessly, he opened the back door for you.

"Thank you, Jaemin," you stepped up to the vehicle.

"See you in a few, angel."

"Right. See you."

You climbed into the taxi, Jaemin's cool hand on the small of your back as you did so. He gave you a wink before closing the door behind you.

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The cab stopped in front of your apartment building, and you quickly paid the driver before getting out. Your apartment door swung closed behind you, and you locked up before making your way further into your home. Knowing that Jaemin would be arriving soon, you quickly kicked off your shoes and went to get into your pajamas.

Right as you walked back out of your bedroom, you heard your name being called from the living room. Turning the corner, you couldn't help the smile that immediately came to your face when you saw your Hades standing there. He was in the same outfit as dinner, and your heart started thudding at the image of such a handsome man being there, in your living room.

"Jaemin," you said his name in delight.

He'd just turned around before you got to him, catching him in a hug. Jaemin's arms immediately wrapped around your waist, pulling you flush to him. Yours were around his neck, squeezing him tight, happy to just feel him there in your arms.

"Well, hey there," he laughed. "Did you not just see me ten minutes ago?"

"I know, but I couldn't do this ten minutes ago."

"You could've, but your boss might've had a couple questions."

"And she'd probably have a couple more if I did this." You pulled your head back from where it was resting in the crook between his neck and shoulder, so that you could be face-to-face. With no hesitation, you threaded the fingers of one hand in the back of his hair and pulled his mouth to yours.

Your Hades smiled against your lips, thumbs rubbing circles into your hips. With his grip on your waist, he could easily guide you with him down the hall towards your bedroom, mouth still locked with yours.