Stirring The Soul

Chapter 44

Protecting yourself from the onslaught of pillows, and ducking from the last one, you continue, "hang on, hang on, I'm not done. What's with the constant crying when you're on stage? One minute you're like 'international playboy' and the next you're crying to 'born singer'. And how can one person eat 6 bowls of ramen and still look this good? Omg you eat during every awards show, dude you know you're on camera right? Ok, ok, last one, have you really never seen Game of Thrones? Because your bedroom antics suggest otherwise."

You're surprised that Jungkook has let you speak for as long as you have, and you assume you're about to feel the repercussions of your boldness soon. He, however, simply stares at you and says, "You are so hot Noona. Just watching you and hearing you speak makes me so attracted to you."

"That line is so cheesy JK, although it's never been used on me before," you joke. "Anyway, you don't need to lure me in anymore, I'm already yours."

"It wasn't a line Noona, it's the truth. Every time I see you, your beauty and personality shine through more and more. I'm never bored with you, you always make me laugh, you make me feel good about myself, and I'm always horny for you. I get excited every time I see you, like it's the first time. I still remember that day when I saw you at my doorstep, I knew I was going to be in trouble," he says at length.

You go closer to him. "Really? That day of your first piano session with me? Well, I was definitely checking you out and had to tell myself to stop. But then you just had to go and play like an angel and I didn't know what to do anymore."

He replies, "I felt something the first day when you had noodles with me. I felt so comfortable around you and then when you took me around London, I knew I liked you a lot. I never thought we'd end up like this though," he says, stroking your face. "I thought there's no way Noona will like me, she's probably got whole string of men after her. I was really down for a while, thinking there'd be no hope."

You hold his hand which is on your face and say, "Oh JK. Full disclosure, I actually felt something too on that first day, but my issues with not letting Mark go clouded my emotions. I didn't know what I was feeling, and I even felt embarrassed for being attracted to someone as young as you. What did I know, eh? I'm glad Layla forced us to go to yoga that day. My heart felt like it was going to explode when I saw you. I never imagined we'd end up like this either." As you gaze into each other's eyes, having professed everything you can for now, you both lean in to kiss each other. It's a long and sensual kiss and you hold each other tight as you continue show each other your feelings. After many minutes have passed, you stop kissing him and snuggle into his chest, feeling the comfort of his secure embrace. You don't want to let go, instead just wanting to cherish the time you have together. Neither of you are looking for sex right now, you just want to be in each other's arms. You wrap you arm around his waist tighter, and he brings you in closer with his arm around your shoulder.  You both stare quietly into the ocean, knowing deep down that this may be the last time you will be together like this. You quickly wipe a tear streaming down from your eye. You feel the heaving of Jungkook's chest and he breaks the silence. "Noona, what did you want to do with your life when you left the Academy as a student?"

"Oh? Well, I really wanted to compose original music for other artists, but it was a difficult field to get into. Then I met Mark and I was so besotted with him that I used it as an excuse to not push myself as a music writer. Later when he fell ill, I completely forgot about my dreams of being a composer and fully committed myself to helping him get better. Then of course the years went by, I found a teaching job, which I love, and have stuck with that," you reply.

"And you've never regretted not pursuing your original dreams? Not once?" he asks.

"I haven't really thought about it to be honest. I've been teaching for about 8 years and it feels like what I am meant to do. If a producer suddenly offers me the chance to write music for others, then I would consider it, but I wouldn't quit my teaching job over it. I don't thunk I would, anyway. Why do you ask?"

He responds, "I was just curious whether you have any regrets or are sad about your life going in a different direction."

"Well if I hadn't been a teacher, then maybe Mr. Brown would never have suggested me to tutor you. Then you might had an older Academy staff member teaching you instead. So this was all probably a fateful grand plan to make sure we met," you say, marvelling at your creativity.

"Ah yes, well, who am I then to question the grand plan," says Jungkook. "As long as you're happy Noona. And I know your students are super lucky to have you. Hey, speaking of them, how's the Christmas recital coming along?"

"It's coming along ok. I've been a bit distracted of late, but I think we'll get back on track. We still have enough time for practises, costume fittings and dress rehearsals," you say, counting the list of things on your fingers.

"Oooh, can I come visit you during your practises?" Jungkook asks. "I'll have some free time when I come back from Seoul and I can help! One group of kids can practise their songs with me while you practise with another group. How does that sound?"

You smile to yourself and say, "That sounds fabulous JK. I'm sure the kids will love you, but you'd better stay with me the whole time. I know some cougars who will definitely get their claws into you if they see you. I don't think I could bear it if you ever left me for an older woman," you say in mock despair.

"Erm, I don't think I could go any older than you, Noona."

"Ya!" You say as you jump off him and punch his arm.

"Ow, that hurt," he says, rubbing his arm.

"Oh sorry, really, did I hurt you?" you ask with concern and stand up to check it.

"Nope," he says and lifts you off the ground, carrying you up the stairs towards the bedroom.