Shadows Of Stardom

Chapter 23

Now, we were on the deck, relaxing after a long swim.

As everyone dried off, we prepared to head to the movie room. It was past noon, and since we weren’t starving, we decided to just grab some snacks.

"Let’s go watch a movie!" Jin exclaimed, hurrying to keep pace with Jisoo.

How did I never notice that before?

As we walked toward the movie room, Chanyeol scanned the area as if searching for someone.

"Have you guys seen Kai?" he asked, and everyone shook their heads, turning around to help look for him.

"Jennie?" I heard Taeil call, and I looked at him in surprise.

"Have you seen Kai?" he asked, and I nearly choked on my saliva.

"Why are you asking me?" I managed to reply, and he shrugged.

"I saw him go into your room for a moment, but then I lost sight of him," Taeil said, and I couldn't help but wonder if he knew something.

Did he see us? I shook my head, trying to dismiss the thought. No, he couldn't have.

"I saw him earlier too; he's probably still around. He wouldn't leave without saying anything," I said, ignoring the suspicious look he was giving me. What was his problem?

We headed to the movie room where Jimin was in charge of the film. While everyone settled in, Taehyung and I found a spot at the back. I started munching on my popcorn, impatiently waiting for the intro to finish.

"Here," he said, bringing the soda straw to my mouth, and I took a sip. Then I felt his head lean close to my ear as if he was about to whisper something.

"When you run out of juice, you could drink from me," he said, and I erupted into a fit of coughing. Damn, his words were always dirty... I would have never knew he was like this..

"Jennie, are you okay?" Rosé and Jisoo asked in unison, and I nodded. The others didn’t look our way, as if they sensed something was about to happen.

"I'm fine; I just drank the soda too quickly," I replied, while Taehyung pretended to rub my back. They nodded in understanding, completely oblivious. Our other friend Lisa winked at me, and I shot her a look that clearly said, "Leave me alone."

The movie started, which was Deadpool and Wolverine. I was engrossed in it until Taehyung began his playful teasing. Fortunately, the film was connected to the headphones everyone was wearing, so I just hoped nobody would turn around.

“Don’t make a sound,” he whispered softly in my ear, so quietly that I had to pause to grasp what he was saying. He began to plant slow kisses along my neck, making me feel increasingly warm. Then he pulled my hair into a bun to give himself easier access without any interruptions.

He bit down hard on my most sensitive spot, just like before, leaving a mark as if to claim his territory, then kissed it with a satisfied grin. I could feel his fingers exploring the area he had just marked as if admiring something he was proud of.

“Sit on me,” he instructed, placing his hands on my shoulders. I was sitting next to him, which I assumed made it easier for him.

“But…” I started to protest, but he interrupted me. “I don’t care,” he replied, his voice low and husky. What if someone saw us?

As soon as I settled down on him, my face aligned with his and my chest pressed against his. I could feel the quick rhythm of either my heart or his; it was hard to tell because my mind was hazy.

He cradled my face in his hands, and I mirrored his actions before gently pulling his head down to meet my lips. As soon as our lips touched, Taehyung began to play with my bottom lip, causing me to gasp against his mouth. We both opened our mouths wider as I deepened the kiss. With each kiss, my desire for him grew stronger; it was never enough.