The Clandestine Us

Fifteen

───── ❝ Jennie's POV ❞ ─────

All throughout the night, I feel like I'm floating. After spending time talking about us, we joined our friends to enjoy the rest of the night partying by the pool.

The plan that Jisoo, Rosé, and I had originally prepared ended up including everyone. We didn't drink much this time—just beer, barbecue, funny conversations, dancing, jumping, playing, and the like. However, it didn't last long since most of them had woken up early and hadn't had a chance to catch up on sleep, so we called it a night just before 3 AM.

We all went to our rooms: Jimin and V shared Jimin's old room in House B. In House C, Rosé and Jisoo stayed in Namjoon's room, J-Hope in his old room, Mingyu in Jungkook's room, and Eunwoo in V's room, while Jungkook and I stayed in Suga's and Jin's room.

"It's our first night sleeping together as a couple," Jungkook said, his voice soft as we both got ready for bed.

"Funny how the honeymoon came before the label," I teased with a smile.

"I'm sorry about that," Jungkook murmured shyly. "I wasn't sorry because I regretted it, I didn't. But in case you feel bad about it, I'm willing to own up to my mistakes, apologize, and do anything to make you feel better," he explained softly, looking straight into my eyes.

I chuckled and pinched his cheeks, unable to resist his adorable, shy expression.

"There's nothing to be sorry about. We both wanted it to happen," I replied, reassuring him.

I headed to the bed feeling the exhaustion from the night's fun creeping in. Jungkook joined me just moments later. As soon as he slid under the covers, he pulled me into his arms, wrapping them securely around me. His chest pressed against my back, the warmth of his body instantly became soothing.

He nuzzled his face into the crook of my neck, his breath tickling my skin. I could feel the loud rhythm of his heartbeat against my back, and it made me relax further. He tightened his hold around me.

"Best feeling ever." He stated with a sleepy voice.

I smiled to myself, the comfort of being in his arms making all my doubts disappear and making everything feel right. His fingers absentmindedly traced soft patterns on my arm, and I found myself sinking deeper into the bed, feeling completely at ease.

"I love you." Jungkook whispered as he kissed my hair.

"I love you too," I mumbled back.

Snuggled together, we slept wrapped up in each other.

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It's been a month after me and Jungkook became official. It's still unknown to everyone and only our close friends know about it.

Everything is going smoothly between the two of us. We both made sure to keep in touch after our short vacation ended.

BTS started their hectic schedule just like us, so me and Jungkook barely see each other and just settles with messages and short video calls. He often pays me a visit just like what he usually does when we're in the country together.

"Jennie, I'll finalize your solo schedule for next week." Allison informed me, she's my manager and also a good friend of mine.

I nodded and continue to close my eyes as my makeup artist is making her magic in my face.

I just had a brief photoshoot today for the collaboration and will proceed to attend another shoot with my members.

"Unnie," I called out to my manager.