Bump, Set, Kick?

Chapter 11

A/N: recommend y'all to listen to Around by NIKI when reading this chapter.

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Ryujin's Perspective

"... ok, wow," Yeji mumbles.

Ryujin blushes as they stand back into their own personal spaces. She can't believe she got the courage to initiate a kiss! Her very first kiss! "Holy, moly, guacamole! Eureka! I did it!" 

"Wow yourself," Ryujin whisker smiles.

They hold a small staring contest before they realize that it's getting late. After some giggles and giddy conversations, the two decide to head to Yeji's car so they could drive to Ryujin's place. They intertwine their fingers and swing it back and forth. With this newfound burst of energy, the two couldn't stop laughing and skipping along like children playing tag. Ryujin skips ahead and opens the driver's door for Yeji.

"After you, my angel."

"Why thank you, my cute pudding," Yeji laughs as she gets in the car.

Ryujin gets seated on the passenger seat as Yeji places one hand on the wheel and the other on the gear. When she starts the car, she changes the gear to reverse and looks at the rearview mirrors to back out of the parking spot. Ryujin couldn't help but ogle at the girl because damn, that's hot. And gosh, that side view though, chef's kisses indeed.

The drive is quiet as Yeji sets her hand away from the gear and onto the center console (A/N: the surface thingy between the two front seats lol I had to search that up). Ryujin starts to wonder if it's weird to—

Never mind. It's probably weird... Unless?

Just as Ryujin reaches for Yeji's hand to hold, Yeji puts both hands on the steering wheel to turn into the neighborhood. After turning, Yeji just leaves her hands on the wheel. So much for trying to be romantic.

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They pull up to Ryujin's driveway and head up to Ryujin's door. The younger girl's heart couldn't stop beating. In a matter of a few seconds, Yeji would see the surprise she made for her. She's so nervous that she fumbles with her keys, dropping them on the ground. Yeji laughs at her as she picks up the keys and proceeds to unlock it herself.

"Hahaha, I didn't know you'd get so shaken up from a kiss, pudding," Yeji smirks as the door unlocks.

Before Ryujin could retort with a better comeback, Yeji turns around and gasps.

The corridor contains a path of red rose petals, leading to the glass dining table near the kitchen. On the dining table is an assortment of food and a couple of lit candles. The rose petals are also sprinkled along on the table. The lighting from the candles alone completes the romantic mood.

Yeji turns around to face Ryujin and immediately crushes her into a hug.

"Oh my gosh, Ryujin! What is all of this?" Yeji's words are muffled on the younger's coat.

"Haha, thought it would be a fun little date! And a celebration for your last league game, which you won."

"Awww, who knew that this soccer star actually has a soft and mushy side to her," Yeji teases as she leans back.

"Well, I mean, we're still kinda keeping on the low right now, so I thought this would be the perfect date idea instead of going out somewhere."

"Ryujin, I—"

"Ah, what am I doing? I'm like, ruining the mood," Ryujin interrupts Yeji as she holds her hand and leads her to the table.

As they reach the table, Ryujin grabs a bouquet from the counter and dramatically kneels down. Yeji looks at her with raised eyebrows.