Catch Me

25

"No, I think it goes like this." Jungkook holds his guitar up and plays a few chords.

"Ahh." I nod understanding and copy the notes on the piano. "Yeah, that sounds a lot better."

"From the top?" Jungkook asks and I agree. We both begin to play and it already sounds better than last time.

"So did you have fun with Bela yesterday?" Jungkook asks once we finish the short section we had learned.

"Yes. Although I spent way too much money." I say looking at the small bag sitting by my feet, laughing slightly.

"What did you get?" He asks, and I turn to face him.

"Just some clothes, some stuff for the house," I say, looking down at the bag. "As well as something for you," I say hesitantly. Jungkook looks surprised and lowers his guitar.

"You did?" He asks and I nod.

"Do you want now?" I ask, my feet nervously stepping on each other. He nods and I bring the bag up to sit in my lap. "Close your eyes, oh, and take off the guitar." He does as I ask, removing the guitar from around his chest and then closing his eyes. I bring the small box out of the bag and place it in Jungkook's open hands. Throwing the bag to the side, I allow Jungkook to open his hands. He opens his eyes and looks down to see what is in his hands. His eyes scan the plain white box curiosity before temptation sets in and he opens the box. His mouth drops and his eyes widen.

"You shouldn't have y/n." He gently reaches in and takes the gift out of the box. It was an earring. A small silver hoop with three attachments at the bottom. There were two rectangular boxes and a short chain, all in silver. On the longest box, the word 'Euphoria' had been inscribed.

"Well, I've always noticed you wearing stuff like that, and I thought you might like it." My words start to slur together, my nerves making me talk faster.

"I love it." He says, finally looking up from the gift. He places it carefully back in the box and sets it aside. He pats the bed, motioning for me to join him. I get up from the chair and sit down in front of Jungkook. He leans into me and wraps me in a hug.

"Thank you." He says quietly into my ear. "But this is quite funny to me." He whispers, making me turn my head to look at him, craning my neck.

"What do you mean?" I ask worriedly. He chuckles, pulling away from me and reaching behind him, fishing around his nightstand drawer before pulling out a similar white box.

"I may or may not have gotten you a gift while I was at the mall with Namjoon." He hands me the box and I carefully take it from him. Jungkook returns to the hug, resting his head snuggly on my shoulder. I slowly lift the lid and see a dainty chain. I follow the chain down to a small charm. My eyes widen when memory kicks in.

"These are from the-"

"Same collection," Jungkook says, and I fall against his chest.

"If that ain't soulmate shit I don't know what is," I say, giggling.

"Soulmate shit?" Jungkook repeats while I look at the charm again. It's one of those where its a circle within a circle. The outer circle is more of a rim, a small gap between it and the smaller circle. Connected only by small hoops. I gently turn the charm over and the words 'You Are The Cause of My Euphoria' are inscribed in the back, just like the earring.

"Here." Jungkook holds a hand out for the box and I hand it over to him. He takes the necklace out of the box. "Hair." He orders and I move my hair to the side. He carefully reaches over my head and drapes the necklace against my chest. He clasps it together in the back and I let my hair fall back down. I lean against Jungkook again and sigh.

"I'm comfy now," I mumble, closing my eyes.

"Don't get too comfy now." Jungkook chuckles, poking at my arm playfully.

"Umpf." I groan, trying to bat away his hand.

"Do you wanna stay tonight?" Jungkook asks and I nod.

"Why do you ask?" I say quietly, taking in a deep calming breath.

"I dunno, just want to hold you more," Jungkook admits, making my cheeks feel hot.

"Well, I like you holding me," I say. Jungkook gently kisses my neck and pulls me down, laying us flat on the bed.

"Do you know when dinner is?" I ask turning in Jungkook's arm so I can rest my head on his chest.

"I think soon. I should probably go and help." Jungkook begins to get up, pulling away from me.

"MHhmmm." I slowly get up and open my eyes.

"You wanna come down with me." He asks and I nod, rubbing my eyes. "Your acting like such a baby right now."

"Yeah, but I'm your baby," I whine and Jungkook chuckles and reaches down, picking me up. I wrap my legs around his waist on instinct and throw my arms around his neck.

"Yes, you are." He carries me down the stairs and plops me in a bar stool. I watch as he begins to cook dinner. Once he finishes he calls the other boys down for dinner. Namjoon had his girlfriend Elizabeth over and we spent the evening talking and getting to know her. She was super sweet and was a vet in training. She seemed like a good fit for Namjoon. Jungkook and I went up to his room and got ready for bed together. We got in his bed and he wrapped his arms around me. I nuzzle my face into his chest and we fall asleep to the sound of each other's heartbeat.

The next morning I'm awoken by the sun shining through the curtains. Jungkook's arms are still wrapped around me. I remember that first morning he stayed the night. His face was resting comfortably, his cheeks squished against the pillow.

"How cute." I pull my hand out from the covers and gently boop his nose. His nose twitches, but as far I know he was still asleep. I bite my lip as a thought comes to mind.

"You are so amazing Jungkook." I begin, talking in a hushed whisper. "You are such a kind person. The most amazing man I have ever met. You try so hard and work even harder. You have been so supportive and amazing. You make every day such an amazing memory. That's why I love you." I gently kiss him nose again. This time when I pull away, Jungkook's eyes are open wide.

"You love me?" He asks in a quiet voice. My eyes grow wide.

"You heard all that?" I ask, scared to know what he was going to say. He nods slowly.

"I have fallen many times in my life. I've fallen from trees and windows. I've fallen from edges and stairs. Don't even get me started on how many times I've fallen because of the silks. But never in my life have I fallen for another person." I take a second to tuck a strand of Jungkook's hair back behind his ear.

"Do you promise you'll catch me?" I ask, another tear trying to fall.

"Yes, of course, y/n." He says, smiling happily at me. "I will always be there to catch you. I love you."

"You love me?" I ask in a small voice and he nods.

"Of course I love you. You are one of a kind y/n. You are such a passionate individual, and you care about things you love. Even the small silly things, you love those small things. Not to mention you are the most woman in the world, inside and out. That's why I love you. I want to be with you, through the tough and the easy. I want to be by your side." A small tear forms in the corner of my ear and Jungkook gently wipes it away.

"I love you so much," I say, burying my face in his chest.

"I love you more," He chuckles and kisses the top of my head gently.