SIX (2/2)

“Ah-hahHAh!” Sunyoung said awkwardly, “Oh, look. There’s a sample, let’s go eat that!”

And she quickly walked ahead as Jongin quietly followed her, trying to calm down his heart. Sunyoung popped up next to him and handed him a dumpling on a small paper plate. Her mouth was full as she mumbled, “Eet theem. Eetz sho yummy!”

Jongin laughed as he ate one and Sunyoung stared for his reaction. Her round eyes bore into his and Jongin just smiled and nodded, “It’s really good.”

“Right?” Sunyoung beamed as if she made the dumpling. She grabbed more and sheepishly said, “Because it’s so good. Hehe.”

Jongin laughed and grabbed a bag of the dumplings and added it to his cart. “There, now you won’t feel so guilty now.”

They went around trying different samples before paying at the register and going back to the bus stop. Of course, Jongin was complaining about how heavy all the food was.

“It’s because you told me to buy the watermelon!” Jongin complained as they stood, waiting for the bus.”

“Well,” Sunyoung said with an amused smile, “I thought that you were strong enough to carry it.”

She innocently batted her eyes and Jongin just muttered to himself about being a man. How dare she challenge his manhood strength.

“Oh, that’s my bus!” Sunyoung said as she stepped toward it. Jongin stepped to follow when she turned around and said, “Jongin, this isn’t your bus.”

He blinked, “You’re gonna leave me stranded here!?!? I don’t know how to get home.”

Sunyoung groaned as she looked down at her watch and the bus driver yelled, “Hey, lady, are you getting in or not?”

She sighed before saying, “Sorry, ahjusshi! Go ahead.”

The man muttered something about inconsiderate teenagers these days and drove off.

“Really, Jongin,” Sunyoung said, “You owe me. I could’ve been in my sweet sweet bed thirty minutes ago.”

Jongin flashed his killer grin, “People would be honored to be spending this much time with me.”

Sunyoung rolled her eyes but Jongin caught the hint of a smile on her lips. Her lips. They looked very nice and soft. What would it feel like if he… Wait. Stop. Jongin shook his head and looked away.

“The bus is here, Jongin.” Sunyoung said as she pulled him onto the bus. They sat at the way back and Jongin put down the groceries, muscles feeling relieved from the weight. Jongin looked around, grimacing. How did people take the bus? Thank goodness the AC was blasting, or this would have been one ugly ride.

“Why are you so quiet?” Jongin asked. He looked and saw Sunyoung nodding off, with her eyes closed. He smiled as he saw her sleeping face, looking so peaceful. And then her head perched on top of his shoulder and Jongin froze. Her whole body was leaning against him and he could feel her taking small, steady breaths. His stupid heart wouldn’t stop pounding so Jongin sat up, straight and rigid the whole time. Crap, he didn’t know where to exit either.

“H-Hey,” Jongin softly said, shaking his shoulder. Sunyoung mumbled and just wiggled herself closer to Jongin. He took a deep breath and tried to look everywhere but her. The fact that her neck was exposed and her breasts were pushed against his arm was not helping.

Jongin didn’t know how long it took, but for sure, they passed the stop. It was starting to get darker outside and they were the only two left in the bus. The bus came to a stop and the driver said, “This is the last stop.”

He felt Sunyoung stir next to him and groggily get up. He immediately missed the body heat as she sat up and rubbed her eyes, “What?”

“We need to get off the bus,” Jongin said as he grabbed the groceries and went outside. Sunyoung looked up, alarm and confused. She followed Jongin out and said, “What happened?”

“You fell asleep,” Jongin said.

“You should’ve woken me up!” Sunyoung said, “Now we have to wait for the next bus and I have no idea where we are.”

She looked around for signs and gasped, “Oh my goodness, we came out of Seoul!”

Sunyoung turnes to Jongin, “This is all your fault!”

“Hey, you’re the one who fell asleep,” Jongin said, in his defense, “And besides, you looked so peaceful I couldn’t wake you up.”

Sunyoung sighed, “Oh well. I guess we have to wait for the next bus.” She went to the edge of the curb and sat down, wrapping her arms around her legs and lying her head down on her arms. Jongin sighed as he took off his jacket and placed it on top of her. He plopped down next to her as she raised her head, “I don’t need it.”

“Just take it,” Jongin said, “I feel bad now.”

Sunyoung had a small smile on her face and coughed while saying, “This small act does not make up for the huge amount of services I offered today and the great inconveniences you have brought upon me.”

Jongin laughed, “What will suffice, madam? A nice steak dinner?”

Sunyoung looked up thoughtfully and said, “That does sound nice. But isn’t that too easy for someone who is supposedly heir to like a bajillion dollar company?”

He smiled, “Ah, not yet. I can’t get it yet. So technically, I’m poor and unemployed.”

Sunyoung laughed, “Then a small dinner will make do.”

The bus finally pulled up and they rode back in silence. It was comfortable though. Sunyoung was humming a song while Jongin just looked ahead. It was strange. How comfortable he was right now. How content he was. Sitting in this dirty, probably bacteria infested bus next to this strange girl. Jongin was deep in his thoughts when Sunyoung nudged him. She sleepily rubbed her eyes and said, “Jongin, this is your stop.”

He looked over at the sleepy girl and pulled her up, “Come with me.”

She looked at him confused, “My home is further down.”

Jongin just grabbed his groceries with one hand and pulled her along, “I’ll drive you home.”

Sunyoung was too tired to bother fighting with him and just let herself be dragged by Jongin. They kept walking in the direction of the orphanage. Or at least Jongin really hoped it was the direction of the orphanage. Sunyoung was barely conscious and walking along. She kept stumbling so Jongin sighed and stopped.

“Why? Did you forget something?” Sunyoung mumbled, rubbing her eyes. Jongin bent down in front of her, “Get on.”

“What?” Sunyoung said, “No, no. It’s okay, We’re almost there. I can walk.”

“You almost fell three times already,” Jongin said, still bent down in front of her, “Just get on.”

Sunyoung just sighed and climbed on his back, her arms wrapped around his neck. Jongin got up, surprised she was so light. But that stupid watermelon. Jongin just shrugged and threw it away in the trashcan. Sunyoung will never know.

Jongin had a cute little smile on his face as he walked with the sleeping Sunyoung on his back. Something about it made Jongin feel all giddy. Sunyoung started incoherently mumbling and nuzzled her face against Jongin’s bare neck. Jongin froze. Oh dear. Her lips were slightly grazing his neck and he felt her warm breath tickle his ear. And then he swore she mumbled, “Oppa’s back is nice and warm.”

Jongin flushed… did she just call him oppa? He couldn’t contain his happiness and let his smile spread on his handsome face.

They soon arrived at the orphanage and Jongin gently placed her on the passenger seat of his car and drove off. It was dark now outside and Jongin looked over at the sleeping girl. She looked so cute, wearing his jacket and peacefully sleeping.

And then Jongin looked forward to continue driving and frowned. What was wrong with him? He slapped himself and just focused on the road.

Jongin pulled up to Sunyoung’s driveway

He gently shook her arm, “Sunyoung. We're here.”

Sunyoung’s eyes slowly opened as she looked around, “Hm?”

Jongin smiled, “Home sweet home.”

She smiled back as she took off her seatbelt and looked at Jongin, “Thanks for the ride back. Sorry I was so out of it.”

Jongin shook his head, “No, it’s fine. But my arms are pretty tired from carrying you.”

Her eyes opened in shock, “You carried me?!?”

Jongin laughed, “You were sleepy, not like you were drunk. How is it that you don't recall?”

He flicked her on the head and she pouted as she rubbed the sore spot. She sheepishly grinned, “Sorry you had to carry me. But thanks.”

Jongin nodded, “I’m pretty sure my debt to you is paid off now. My arms are so sore.”

Sunyoung playfully glared at him and got out of the car

“Bye, Jongin. Drive safely!” Sunyoung said with a bright smile as she waved at him.

“Wait!” Jongin called out. Sunyoung turned back around and looked at him through the open window.

"Yes?” Sunyoung asked. Jongin coughed as he handed his cell phone, “I uh.. I realized I don’t have your number and you know what if I had to ask you about some art or class thing or if there is an emergency or anything and yeah.”

He felt his face heat up, but Jongi hoped that it didn’t show. Sunyoung just giggled and put her number in and gave it back to him.

“Bye! Thanks for the ride!” Sunyoung said cheerfully as she walked in. Jongin smiled and waved back as he watched her go into her house.

Oh, man. There was some knotting uncomfortable feelings dancing in his stomach. And Jongin did not like that one bit.A/N: Hi guys. Sorry it took a while. My fire and motivation to write this fic is dwindling... so updates might be a bit slower. Anyway, this was sort of a filler fluff chapter. Hope ya'll enjoyed it. Please leave a comment if you wanna see a jealous Jongin! ^___^