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"Why are you sitting all alone here jagi? The party is still going on down there. You are the star of the show tonight and we can't see you haha."
Zen approached while you were at the balcony. RFA party was successful after all your work.The gallery was packed with many people you convinced to join Jihyun's audition. It was not the most successful party they hold, but it was close. No one expected you to do the work this well, you guessed you were just lucky but the numbers sure told it was more than that.
The thing has been going on longer than you expected. It was almost 8 pm and there were still guests talking about the pictures and multiple connections were made in favor of Jumin and Zen. Zen... still should be talking to the guests for his career, but he left the party for the balcony on the upstairs checking in on you. You felt bad for disappearing but a small smoke break was needed for your system at this point.
"No one has seen you in half an hour, have you been smoking all this time? That's bad for lungs you know? Quit-smoking gang has already left, you should've talked to them."
Chainsmoking has been your getaway for a good while now. Talking to some guys who are also in your place will help you? Doubt that. You only invited them so Zen would be happy.
"I don't think those guys can help right now. I'm tired and wanna go back home already..."
Excessive amout of small talk with people you don't know is exhausting.
"You're probably right... You got more? I could use one..."
You handed him your pack. He took one out and put it between his lips. He was looking kinda guilty, he looked around to check the door, looks like he doesn't wanna get caught by any other members after all that fuss he made about quitting, he doesn't wanna look weak. He is not weak for not being able quit years of addiction at one day, you thought.
You lit up your lighter and reached your hand near his mouth, lighting his cigarette for him. It was hot, he thought. Lighting another's cigarette was kinda erotic. While he inhaled his first smoke, he was staring at your eyes instead of the cigarette. Eyes filled with lust you've never seen on him before.
"Thank you, jagi. You're so nice..."
He leaned his back to railing like you. You didn't wanna admit such bad act would look so sexy on him. He closed his eyes, why would he close those piercing ruby eyes, such a shame. He was enjoying the feel of nicotine filling his lungs and the numbness he get from the cigarette that he hadn't had in days.
"Don't tell this to anyone or else they will tell me I'm being a bad influence on someone who is quitting this nasty shit."
"Sure babe, it's our little secret."
He gave you a small wink thats barely visible through the balcony. Lights were off and the only way you see each other was the soft moonlight. Oh, how beautiful he looked under moonlight...
"But this is last one for today, yeah? I'm pretty sure you already had enough by now."
"Sure Zen, whatever you say."
It was funny how he was looking out for you when he was just as bad himself. Something something broken people looking out for eachother something.
"How long have you been on this?"
He ashed his cigarette on the ashtray, trying to make small talk. Was this awkward for him? Did he not feel comfortable with the resting silence? Hearing his voice was not something you'd be opposed to but watching his figure under soft light was more than enough for you.
"Highschool, since I was like 16 maybe?"
"That's too young! Well it's around the same as mine so I can't nag you much."
He turned around the railing, watching the garden of the place. Nothing else came out from both you until you finished yours. You put out your cigarette butt was turned your eyes away from the gorgeous man to look at what he's watching. Multiple people were leaving the gallery, you know not many people were left downstairs by now.
After he's done, he put a hand on your shoulder and signed with his head to get out. You pulled yourself away from the balcony and pulled out your perfume from your purse.
"Hey! That's not fair! You're gonna smell like your nice perfume while I reek of this bullshit! Rude."
"Should've brought yours haha."
You shrugged and sprayed your perfume on your neck and hands. His gaze watching you made you feel a little self-conscious.
"You know, you smell nice. With or without the perfume."
"You never saw me without my perfume, how could you even know?"
He pulled you close by your hand and buried his head in the crook of your neck suddenly. It was unexpected but you didn't refuse. He took a deep breath that you heard loud and clear.
"I can smell your scent even under your heavy perfume. You're the sweetest scent I've had my entire life. I could spend the rest of my life buried in your body..."
The tension was all in the air while he stayed there, inhaling your scent longer than what can be considered normal. The intense move made you shiver along with the chilly night air. He felt your shiver as well, coming back to his senses and pulling away.
"I-... I'm sorry I didn't mean to it's just... Maybe I had more than enough of those cocktails but I want you... no I need you close right now. I'm so tired of dealing with those rich pricks down there and you're quite safe for me... Am I talking too much- Do I make you uncomfortable I'm very sor-"
You reached out to his dress shirt's collar and pulled him close for a kiss. A small peck on the lips is what you were going for but he was hungrier than that. His lips found your lips in record time. You wanted more, of course you did, but the time and place was just not appropriate. Giving his lips a small lick, you pulled yourself away from him.
"We are still at the party you know, right?"
You giggled to yourself, his small pout on his lips looked funnier than it should, along with your lipstick smeared on his face.
"You initiated first! Now you're denying me?! Such a tease!"
"I promise to give you more... after this thing is over."
He considered it too little before leaning in again but you stop him with your hand on his forehead.
"You got lipstick on your face! Clean it up once we leave. We can see where this goes later, yeah?"
You walked up to the balcony door, checking if he's following.
"Sure, jagiya. But I won't forget your promise! You owe me ten! No! Fifty more kisses!"
"Whatever you say handsome. Go wash before anyone notices."
Right at the balcony door, he held your hand. You turned around to see him chewing his tongue, trying to say something.
"One more...thing... I love you..."
His lipstick stained lips are now more visible with the light coming from inside. A faint blush is on his cheeks makes his eyes pop out more than ever. He looks more vulnerable than you have ever seen him. You squeezed his hand and rubbed your thumb on his.
"Yeah... let's get inside."