Under the Cherry Blossoms (Taejin/Kookjin)

Chapter 24. Baby Steps

AUTHOR'S POV

=== FIRST MONTH OF DATING ===

WARNING: an overdose of sweet, cheesy and borderline cringey fluff

Baby steps, that was how Jin and Jungkook were taking their relationship. The courting process may be slow, but there was progress. Although minimal, there was development. They were both taking their time.

For one month, there were occasional teasing and regular flirting, but nothing going beyond the line. To their surprise, much for Jungkook, they were able to practice celibacy. Intimacy only ranged from holding of hands, kissing Jin's hands (Jungkook's fetish), pecking of foreheads and cheeks, cuddling and hugging, and nuzzling on the neck. Not much struggle for Jin. But for Jungkook, it was a battle of self-control and biological needs. Afterall, he was a man with raging libido. Who would have thought he survived this long without sex? After he had first met Jin in the café, he abstained from any sexual intercourse. He only wanted Jin. Now that he's courting him, for how long will he be able to suppress his sexual desires for him?

On weekdays, as what Jungkook planned, they never met physically. However, their presence was made known through texts and surprises. Their text messages were nothing extravagant, but the exchange had the usual Jungkook-Jin dynamics:

Jungkook: Good morning, sexy. Are you getting ready for a shower?

Jin: Yah, perverted gentleman!! I hate you!... and good morning. =)

Jungkook: Haha... Of course, you do. Who makes you feel the opposite of hate? I love you too.

Jin: For Pete's sake, Jungkook. Go prepare for work. Shower, eat breakfast or whatever.

Jungkook: Sure babe. Speaking of shower, do you know that I think of you every time I do that?

Jin: Jungkook, get a life! You're so gross.

...

Jin: Hey, Jungkook! Thank you for the lunch you sent. But honestly, you don't have to do that. I mean, that's too much.

Jungkook: Nothing is too much for you. Expect that daily. I want you to be healthy; so that by the time, we are ready for some action in bed, you can keep up with me.

Jin: Grrrr.. I hate you!

Jungkook: I love you too.

...

Jungkook: Babe, are you in bed right now? What are you wearing?

Jin: Pajamas. Who doesn't wear pajamas in bed?

Jungkook: I don't. I wear boxers. Most of the time, I'm naked. Right now, very nude... only for you.

(no reply from Jin)

Jungkook: Jin, ... are you still there?

Jungkook: Oh, you must be so turned on.

Jungkook: Are you touching yourself, now?

Jin: Wtf, I'm not. Good night.

Jungkook: I know you are. I won't disturb you. Go on, keep thinking of me.

As the weeks passed, the text messages became a little more playful as Jin became a bit braver. The tides have somehow turned.