Today I Met The Girl I'm Going To M... - Chapter 61: Chapter 61

I stretch my legs out as I retake my seat on the steps of the deck.
Rosé went in a little while ago.
She never did get her finger in my ear, which is a very good thing and sounds way dirtier than it should.
Or maybe that's just me.
I look up at the night sky and contemplate the meaning of life.
Ok, ok, not really. I'm actually thinking of ways to thank Jennie for the song she wrote and performed for me.
I think a big thank you is in order.
A thank you that involves minimal clothing and perhaps some of the whipped cream I haven't gotten the chance to use yet.
Jennie is the best dessert around!
My thoughts inevitably drift back to the first family dinner Jennie attended and how different things are now.
I'm no longer searching for hidden messages from her and I'm no longer in a constant state of anxiety. The knots in my stomach that come from being around Jennie aren't because I doubt how she feels, they're caused by knowing exactly what's in her heart.
Exactly.
It's easy to get lost in all the wonderful sensations Jennie makes me feel, but my discussion with Rosé alerted me to the fact that as happy as I am with her, she can't be everything.
She can be a lot, but I have to make time for the other people in my life who I love dearly.
Life is a balancing act.
I may fall down now and then, both literally and figuratively, but I have confidence that I'll be able to work it all out. As long as I get plenty of Jennie time, that's all that matters.
I won't have that time when she leaves me.
Ah!
I thought I already decided not to go there.
I guess my mind doesn't want to listen to my directions.
What a surprise!
Not!
I picture Jennie naked to dispel all negative thoughts from my overactive brain.
That does the trick.
And how!
Jennie and I have only just begun our journey together, I won't let the unknown bring me and us, down.
And when that day comes, I'll just have to be creative when it comes to how I deal with her absence.
I can be very creative!
There's FaceTime.
That way, I can still talk with Jennie and see her as well.
Plus, we can do other stuff to pass the time if we get bored of talking.
Gah!
I have such a one track mind sometimes.
Or all the time.
At least I'm no longer dreading the possible departure of Jennie from my everyday life.
"Penny for your thoughts," Jennie says just like that first night as she sits behind me and wraps her arms around my waist. She rests her head on my shoulder and her warm breath tickles my skin.
"I told you already, my thoughts are priceless," I tease and I know Jennie is smiling, even if I can't see her.
Jennie kisses the side of my face making me melt into her. "Did you work everything out with Rosé?"
"Yeah," I reply without giving her any details. Rosé might not have said anything specifically but I have a feeling that she doesn't want me to share what our conversation with Jennie. "And what about you? Did you find a way to get out of a jamming session with my dad?"
"Nope, I promised him the next time we're over, I'll bring my guitar with me," Jennie replies and I can't help but groan. "You never know, he could be good."
"Or he could suck." A lot more likely, but I'm not going to deny her bonding time with my dad even if he can be embarrassing.
"Speaking of sucking..." Jennie bites down on my neck and suddenly my dad is not on my mind anymore. "Oh wait," she exclaims as she stops what she was doing.
Boo!
Hiss!
Get back to work!
"Your mom told me to tell you, that before we get out of here, she wants to talk to you about the car you crashed and why you lied about it," Jennie informs me.
Mood killer!
And that fucker Bobby is so going to get it now!
I bestow the nickname D.B. on him as of this second.
He deserves it more than Hanbin ever did.
"I had no idea I was dating a big time criminal," Jennie chuckles as she slides her hands across my abdomen.
"You think you're so funny," I sarcastically reply. "I had no idea I was dating someone who shows off their underwear to crowds of people."
Ha!
Good one!
Go me!
"Take that back," Jennie commands but I totally ignore her.
"Flash!" I shriek as I pinch Jennie's arm.
She doesn't retaliate with a pinch of her own, she has something much more devious in mind.
"Maybe your parents would be interested to know how you flashed me your breasts when we weren't even together," Jennie smirks making me gasp.
That would be horrible.
More than horrible and I'd cut her off if she did.
Ok, ok, we all know I couldn't do that but I would do something to get her back.
I try to make a smart remark but Jennie starts tickling me.
Oh god!
I can't breathe.
Her fingers are relentless against my sides and my hysterical laughter makes her laugh as well.
In my futile attempt to free myself from Jennie's arms, I accidentally elbow her in the face.
Holy shit!
I think I just gave my girlfriend a black eye!
No!
I turn around and see Jennie lying on her back with her hand over her injury.
The injury I caused!
"Serves me right," Jennie grumbles.
"Are you ok?" I ask frantically as I pull Jennie back to a seated position. "I am so sorry."
"I'll live," Jennie assures me but she's still wincing in pain. "You can kiss it better," She suggests when she sees the horrified expression on my face.
That I can do!
I pry her hand away from her eye before placing my lips gently on her closed lid. I give her a few extra kisses on her lips just in case I hit her there as well.
I'm so thoughtful!
"Much better," Jennie says with a big nose crinkle smile. "You have the magic touch."
"Well, I don't like to brag," I tease making Jennie roll her eyes.
As I turn around so we can get back to snuggling, I see my parents smiling at us through the sliding door in the kitchen. My dad has his arms on my mom's shoulders and both of them look quite content.
I think the fact that I have someone to share my life with now makes them happy and relieved at the same time.
After a few peaceful minutes of being in the best place on earth, Jennie's arms, I decide it's time to leave. "You ready to go home?"
Jennie doesn't respond immediately.
Oh god!
I said home, didn't I?
It didn't mean it like that!
I've probably freaked her out.
Damn!
That's it, I'm taping my mouth shut and I'll figure out how to get nourishment later.
Oh god!
It was just a slip of the tongue!
And not the good kind.
Now I've gone and ruined everything because of my stupid brain!
Idiot!
Before I start hyperventilating Jennie pulls me even closer to her as she peppers the side of neck with kisses.
I try to relax but can't.
Then Jennie whispers three words in my ear that lets me know, like I didn't already, that there is no one out there better for me, than her. "I am home."
Me too, Jen.
Me too!