Never Forever

Wine & Dine

•Jun•

I know that I am in deep shit. Especially since I know a big piece of the puzzle that she doesn't know and would cut me off for knowing and not telling her, after killing me, if she found out. So, I wanted to ensure that I stayed on her good side. So that way, if she does find out, she'll have a lot of good things to outweigh the bad.

And wine is one of them.

As I walked down the aisles of the store, I tried to spot the cheapest and closest to grape juice tasting wine as possible.. For her sake.. I also got a particular wine that I like and I thought.. If she likes that wine and is curious about mine, she can try it. But she has to finish what all is in her glass.

At the counter with my two bottles of wine, the clerk turned up her eyes to look at me for a second before scanning them. "Party of two or do you really just like to drink?"
"Excuse me?"
"Listen. Judging by how many bottles you have, I can tell a lot of things about customers. One bottle or more than one with a swanky mood means trouble. You're heartbroken. Buying a lot of bottles means you're stacking up or throwing a party. But you? You obviously want this girl to like you. Otherwise you're just a heavy drinker." I blinked. Never have I ever heard such things in my life. "....them?"
"Huh?"
"I said, do you want a bag or are you just gonna carry them?"
"No.. I-.. I.. I got it.." she handed me the receipt. "Thanks." I mumbled before walking out.

~

Once back at the house, I stopped to think.

What am I doing? Leona said she doesn't like wine. Are you trying to get her drunk? And if so, why? You can't sleep with her. You love her.

"UGH! Why am I thinking like this? I love Leona. I just want her to be happy.." I sighed as I leaned back, looking at the house.

Stupid clerk is getting into my head..

•Leona•

I heard the door close downstairs, knowing that Jun was back. Though, I had continued to ignore it until I heard some music turn on. I walked down the stairs to be greeted with that adoring smile.

"I thought you'd come down upon hearing the music."
"Jun.. What is this?" I asked, in reference to the two wine bottles and glasses sitting on the table accompanied by Jun

In a suit..

He never wears a suit.. What's up with him? I thought.

"I hated seeing you down. What better way to get you happy again than to try something new?"
"Jun. You know that I do no-."
"I already thought of that. Sit." He gestured his hand towards the seat next to him. But that's not all. He took my hand and helped me sit down.

"It all feels so weird.." I started as he began to fill my glass with wine.
"What?"

"I don't know.." I paused. "Nothing.." I shook my head as I reached for my glass. "Is this.. strong?" He smiled.
"Not for you." I furrowed my eyebrows. "I picked it out especially for you."
"Hm." I lightly laughed as I took a sip. Immediately taken back by the taste.

It tasted..

fruity!

Slightly fermented, but fruity!

"Is there a problem with the wine, butterfly?"
"It's sweet!"
"Too sweet?"
"No no no.. fruity.. I like it.." I mumbled the last part. Jun cupped his ear.
"What was that? You like hm?"
"Shut up!" I screamed as I hit him as he laughed.

~

The night went on with us drinking as I got more and more comfortable as I started to feel the true effects of the drink that told me that this was NOT apple juice.. I mean grape.. Grape juice..

Jun and I were just laying there as he ran his fingers through my hair.

"Why did you two break up?"
I smiled. "It wasn't a breakup. It was moreso like me being prepared to officially break his heart and him, as always, being overly prepared to forgive me for it.. Even if I wasn't ready to forgive myself.. He was always prepared to help me forgive myself for something I had done to him but.." I paused. "I didn't want to do it anymore. I didn't deserve it.. Especially not him, anyway.. I just.. Didn't wanna hurt him anymore. or for him to end up bound to someone like me forever."

•Jun•

I had it. The missing piece that Hoseok was looking for. I know I should've just let it go, but my mind kept wandering.

What else have you not told me?

"Does that mean you still love him?" Her eyes softened and her smile went away as she thought about what I had said before turning her face away. I couldn't help but to let my hand touch the side of her face..

To pull her closer to me and onto my body for comfort.

I couldn't control the longing urge I had for her to heal her heartache.

Even if it was her own fault for running from the love that's chasing her down.. Even now.. But she doesn't even know it.

I could've taken better care of you and treat you so much better..