Meant To Be | Mark Lee ✓

Chapter 27

Mina's POV

I woke up feeling groggy but in a good way, I felt oddly pleasant and well-rested. That was one of the best sleeps I'd had as of late. I moved to sleepily rub my eyes when I realized one of my arms was trapped under something. I opened my eyes to discover it was another person's arm, draped over my waist as I slept facing their chest. I smiled up at Mark's sleeping figure. Guess I fell asleep in his room.

Carefully I freed my arm from under his, bringing it against my chest as I observed his serene face. He was perfect, so so perfect. I couldn't get enough of him as my eyes raked across his face. I couldn't help but admire his sharp jawline, his cute nose, his prominent cheekbones, and his plump lips, and my thumb gently trailed along each feature my eyes caught, tracing every immaculate facet.

Mark's soft skin was warm to the touch, and as I circled my thumb along his lips several times his breath hitched slightly. His eyes slowly opened to reveal those deep brown orbs I was obsessed with and feeling guilty for waking him I brought my hand away from his face. "Don't stop," he sleepily whispered, and smiling I happily obliged. His raspy morning voice was undeniably attractive and I shuddered at the sound of it. He shut his eyes again feeling my gentle touch as he sighed in content. "I could get used to waking up like this." His thumb started rubbing soothing circles into my waist and I snuggled deeper into his chest.

"You two disgust me."

Mark's hand that had been combing through my hair froze and he carefully detached from me, untangling our intermingled legs to glare at his roommate who's face was twisted in distaste. I giggled shyly and hid my head under his blanket in slight embarrassment, peaking with one eye.

"Dude, why are you even watching?" Mark chastised.

Haechan's face twisted even more. "Ugh, I wasn't. Don't forget this isn't just your room." And with that Haechan sped out the door, shutting it rather loudly leaving behind Mark and myself. I freed my head from under the blanket, letting out a chuckle at Haechan's uncomfort and Mark joined in.

I grabbed my phone that was still in my pocket to check the time, thankfully it was only 9 AM, but a certain notification caught my eye. Yoongi had sent me a link. Curious, I opened up our messages and pressed on the link which took me to an official media news website. My face softened at the headline:

"Big Hit Entertainment Releases Statement Denying Alleged Dating Rumor of BTS Member, Jeon Jungkook"

I sent Yoongi a text thanking him for informing me before locking my phone and letting out a sigh. Jungkook actually did it, I thought. Mark, who had his arms wrapped around me pulling my back against his front had been reading over my shoulder, soothingly rubbing my hands. "Are you okay?" He asked.

I nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine, I promise." I turned around in his arms. "Thank you for caring." I pressed my lips to his cheek, lingering for a few seconds before pulling away. He pouted, pushing out his lips so that they could meet mine but I shook my head, smiling teasingly. "Not until I've brushed my teeth." He whined and complained but I was firm in my decision, so he settled for another peck.

We finally forced ourselves out of bed. I turned around to allow Mark to change since I had no need to; I'd slept in my clothes from yesterday. When we were ready, Mark grasped my hand in his, swinging it between us.

"What are your plans for the day?" He asked.

I pretended to think, humming as I looked up in thought before responding. "Nothing."

Mark gave a cheeky smile. "Wrong. You're hanging out with me today."

I laughed at his cuteness and grinned widely. "Oh really? What did you have planned?"

"Anything you want. Just name it, and we'll do it?"

I give him a devious smirk, pulling him closer by his shirt so that our noses grazed each other and our breaths mingled. I lifted an eyebrow. "Oh really, anything?"

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"Oh my god how do I make this thing stop?" Mark screeched. I almost fell on the floor laughing at the scene in front of me. Mark, in his pink apron, was yelling at the Kitchen Aid mixer as it relentlessly spun at a high speed. Since he had given me the option to choose our activities for the day, I decided to introduce him to one of my favorite past-times. Baking. However, it seemed Mark Lee and baking weren't compatible.

I lightly batted Mark's hand away from the mixer, still laughing my ass off, before flicking the switch to shut it off and unlocking the bowl so that I could remove it. I flip my hair at Mark and he huffs behind me, "Show off." Again, I just laugh.

I get to work filling the cupcake containers with batter. After I'd placed them in the oven to bake, I sat up on my kitchen counter. Thankfully, my family wasn't home today, leaving the house free of interruptions. Mark took this opportunity to stand between my parted legs, placing a hand on either side of my waist and smiling up at me since I was slightly higher. He pecked my cheek, "I liked seeing you in your element today, it was captivating."

My cheeks heat up slightly and I fail to suppress a smile. "How so?"

"I don't know, you just look so comfortable and confident, and anyone can tell how skilled you are. It's cool." He concludes.

"Well thank you." I give him a bright smile. I then take the bowl with batter residue from beside me into my lap. "Now it's time for the best part."

Mark takes his index finger and runs it along the side of the bowl, gathering some batter to taste it. As soon as it hits his tongue, his eyes close and he hums in delight. "This is amazing." He swipes his finger in the bowl yet again for more and I decide to tease him. Before he can lift his finger up to his mouth, I grab it and bring it to mine, sucking his finger clean of the batter. He stares at me with his mouth slightly ajar and gulps. "That was hot," he murmurs.

I giggle. "Thanks, I know I am."

He removed the bowl from my lap and placed it elsewhere before closing in on me again, leaning closer and closer to my face. "Time for something sweeter," he whispers temptingly, eyes trained solely on my lips. As soon as I felt the light graze of his lips on mine, we heard the timer go off on the oven.

I quickly hopped off the counter, leaving behind a dazed Mark, and excitedly yelped, "They're done!" I allow the cupcakes to cool for several minutes, also letting Mark recover by himself, as I set up the decorating supplies. I clapped my hands together once everything was ready. "Time to decorate!"

I began to skillfully pipe icing onto the cupcakes while Mark took one cupcake and several supplies over to the other side of the room, turning his back towards me. I raised my eyebrows and squinted to try to get a glimpse at what he was doing. I got up from my seat and attempted to look over his head, but he was hunched over it protectively. "Whatcha makin' over there, Mark?"

"It's a surprise." He cunningly revealed and I took my seat again, wondering what he could possibly be doing. In the time that it took me to finish all of my cupcakes, Mark was only nearly finished his one. I gave him some time by placing the cupcakes in the fridge to cool further. But when I turned around, I was stunned.

Mark was on one knee on the floor, holding up his concoction (what seemed to be an attempt at the both of us, with a heart in between, piped onto the top along with a colorful array of sprinkles and embellishments) with a cheerful and optimistic smile plastered on his face. His lovely brown eyes seemed to be shining as he looked up at me with so much admiration and spoke, "I know we've had our ups and downs, but being with you brings out the best me in, and it's beside you that I want to stay for as long as you'll allow me. So, Mina Jung, will you do me the honor of becoming my official girlfriend?"

I slapped my palm over my mouth, trying to contain my laughter and my dumbfounded grin. I quickly took the cupcake and placed it on the table before tackling him onto the floor, smothering him with kisses. "Yes!" I happily exclaimed between each kiss and he accepted each kiss with as much glee as I was filled with, holding me tight in his arms.

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tbh i dont know where this chapter came from i just kinda started typing and boom! here you go! got kinda scandy in the middle there haha sorry im a fetus i cringe at myself

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