𝐁𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝟑 | 𝐅𝐈𝐍

jungkook

EAT UP, PRINCESS

- in which, despite your clear worries, it's jungkook's turn to choose what the two of you do for date night

You sigh gratefully as you step out into the cool breeze of the afternoon, your smile wide as the usual bustle of the street makes you feel refreshed instead of the familiar sense of suffocation. Naturally, your good-natured attitude towards something as normal as this can only come from a relieving sense of realisation. For you, that realisation is the fact that today is Friday meaning no more work or stress until Monday.

What makes this feeling so much more sweeter is the fact that Friday night is also date night for you and Jungkook.

It was after a few months of dating that the pair of you noticed the lack of time you physically spend with each other, your work dates and his rarely ever syncing to give the two of you some much needed time together. However you found that on Friday nights, Jungkook's schedule was always clear and so was yours.

And thus came the creation of date night.

As well as this particular day of the week becoming what you look forward to most, it's become a tradition for the two of you to go out every week and alternate who plans the dates. After your marvellously planned ice skating date the week before, it's now Jungkook's turn to surprise you.

Now that in itself brings on a bittersweet feeling.

Shrugging your shoes off by the door, you robotically head to your room for a shower and a chance to get ready before Jungkook gets home and does the same. The hot stream of water relaxes your muscles as you ignore the tingling sensation the temperature gives your skin. Your mind drifts towards the endless possibilities that pop up when you ponder on where Jungkook could be taking you for tonight.

It's widely known by everyone that Jungkook loves to keep himself fit and stay active. While that isn't a problem at all, his need to do that reflects in all his date ideas. Last time he had the chance to choose, he thought it'd be sweet for the two of you to hike up a relatively large mountain and watch the stars. While sweet in thought, your body was physically unable to walk the whole way down, your date ending with you clinging onto his back for dear life as he effortlessly hiked back down the mountain. And before that, he had taken you out bowling which had actually turned out to be quite fun because you had the energy to take part.

As you step out of the shower and dry your hair lazily, you want nothing more than for Jungkook to have planned something that won't force you to use up all the energy you have left.

You flinch in surprise when you hear the front door close a few hours later, your smile natural as you step out of your room to greet him, already dressed up for the date. He wastes no time in bringing you into his arms and pressing a tender kiss to your forehead, pinching your cheeks affectionately.

You giggle shyly and feel your stomach churn with butterflies.

"Let me go get ready and then we can leave," he announces, pulling away from you with a gentle and approving smile. You nod happily at him but catch his wrist before he walks too far ahead, flashing him a pleading smile as he turns to look at you with furrowed brows, his always warm brown eyes glistening with fond amusement.

"Can you tell me where we're going?" You croon, batting your eyes innocently at him as he chuckles, tapping your nose with his index finger as he slowly shakes his head. Your heart sinks a little as an unnoticeable sigh falls from your lips.

"You'll have to wait and see," he hums suggestively, grinning when you look up at him curiously, "But I hope you're hungry."

*

You're so lost in your thoughts that you don't even realise Jungkook parking the car and turning to you with a hopeful look in his eyes, his hand resting casually on your thigh. You snap yourself out of your daze and send him an apologetic smile, your heart hammering against your chest as you realise that whatever is behind you is what Jungkook has planned for tonight.

Puffing your cheeks out, you nervously glance over your shoulder, surprised to see a homely looking restaurant outside. It looks warm inside; the countless people that chat animatedly at their tables looking content with wide grins and eyes that sparkle with joy. The place itself is small and decorated—from what you can see—plainly, the simplicity of the design adding to the comfort the restaurant is supposed to have.

Your brows furrow together in confusion as you hop out of the car, your eyes busily scanning the neighbouring buildings for something that would seem more like a date Jungkook would plan. However, as his hand slips into yours, you realise that his plan for tonight is the restaurant.

Relief flourishes in you; the feeling refreshing like a sip of cool water after a long run, your smile wide as he holds the door open for you. Immediately, you're hit with the smell of home cooking, your eyes fluttering shut in content as Jungkook smiles proudly down at you.

"Ah, Mr. Jeon," the waiter at the front of the restaurant exclaims, clapping his hands in excitement as Jungkook waves. "I hope your trip here was pleasant?"

Jungkook nods with a laugh, sending the man a wink before expertly leading you to the back of the restaurant, an empty, dimly lit booth awaiting the two of you like an invitingly warm hug. You gratefully take a seat, throwing your head back as Jungkook chuckles fondly, sliding in beside you. He swings an arm over your shoulder and tucks you into his side, pressing his warm lips to your forehead.

"So, Jungkook," you tease, snuggling yourself into his chest as his homely scent of coconut and orange blossom allows a sigh to fall from your lips. "What are we doing here?"

He scoffs, his smile lazy as he hums thoughtfully.

"Well, originally, I had planned to take you out rock climbing but I noticed that every night, after you'd come home from work, you'd simply eat and then go to bed," he sighs. "It worried me so I quickly changed my plan into something a little more relaxing as a reward for working so hard."

You roll your eyes playfully but press a grateful kiss to his cheek, your smile full of affection as he winks cheekily at you. "Thank you, Kook."

He summons the waiter with a flick of his hand and slowly orders what both you and him plan on eating, your eyes widening as he orders more than what you were expecting, smile forced as he hums in conclusion, the waiter nodding politely as he walks away.

"Are you gonna eat all of that?" You hiss, pouting up at him as he innocently bats his eyelashes at you, his shoulders lifting up in a shrug. You sigh heavily but your annoyance slips away as your lips stretch into a fond smile, your mood too positive to be ruined.

Instinctively, you grab onto his hand and twist the cool rings that rest on his fingers, admiring just how pretty they look on his hands as you patiently wait for the food to arrive, his light conversation on the happenings of his day making you chuckle.

Soon enough, your food arrives and through aimless jokes and fond chats, the two of you enjoy your filling meal, Jungkook boasting about how he knew the two of you could finish it all. You go to leave but his grip on your wrist has you pausing, lips parting in confusion as you look over you shoulder.

"Did you really think we were leaving without dessert?" He questions with a raised eyebrow, pulling you back down onto the seat with a giggle, cuddling into you as you groan in refusal.