FAME's 99

036.

JUNGKOOK
AT LOMBOK
PT2

—     Jungkook, help me ! She shouts struggling to stay still.

I paddle over, laughing, and grab her board to steady her.

—    Relax, I've got you, I say, still laughing as I steady her surfboard.

She shoots me a glare, her hair wet and clinging to her face.

—     This isn't funny, Jungkook ! I'm literally fighting for my life here.

—      You're fine baby, I tease, giving the board a gentle shake just to mess with her.

Her eyes widen as she grips the sides tighter.

—    Stop fucking playing, Jungkook ! She yells, her voice sharp as she grips the board like her life depends on it.

I can't help but laugh.

—    You think this is funny ? I'm dying out here !

—    Love, you're literally in three feet of water, I tease, keeping one hand on her board to steady it.

—      I don't care ! I'm not built for this ! She shouts, her voice rising in panic as the board wobbles again.

I bite back another laugh, trying to look serious.

—     Okay, okay, I've got you. Just relax. You're good.

She narrows her eyes at me like she doesn't trust a single word.

—      If I fall again, I'm throwing this board at your head, she mutters.

—   Deal. I reply with a laugh. Now, stand up slowly. You got this.

She wobbles as she starts to stand, her legs shaking like a baby deer.

—     JK, if I die—

—     You're not gonna die, I interrupt, steadying her board. Keep going.

She lets out a frustrated sigh but finally stands. I paddle closer, keeping my hand on the edge of the board to steady it while her arms flailing for balance.

—    Okay, nice and slow. Lean forward a little more... perfect.

She gets to her feet, wobbling slightly but managing to stay upright.

—      Oh my God, I'm doing it ! She yells, her eyes wide with disbelief.

—    Fuck yeah, you are ! I cheer, grinning like an idiot.

She laughs, but the second she glances down at her feet, the board wobbles, and she panics.

—     No, no, no, no...

She goes down with a splash, and I wince, trying not to laugh too hard as she comes back up, coughing and swiping hair out of her face.

—     I hate you, Jungkook, she says, splashing me again, but this time there's a laugh hidden in her voice.

—      You were killing it, though baby ! I paddle over, still grinning. One more try?

She shakes her head.

—     Nah, I'm done. Call me when we're doing something that doesn't involve me risking my life.