Heading out of the building, the two of you made your way to the parking garage still laughing and talking about odd and random questions. Opening your door for you, Yongguk waited until you were inside before closing it behind you. Happily moving around the car, he slid into his seat as he offered to have you choose the music for the drive home. Thumbing through your music, you played your favorite songs and with a happy surprise he began to sing and dance along as well. With your taste in music very similar to his, your heart swelled with happiness as the two of you danced your way through the evening rush hour.

Arriving at his modern apartment, he pulled into the garage underneath his apartment. Opening your door for you once more, he offered you his hand. Taking his hand once again, you stepped out of his car and grabbed your things as he showed you inside. Slipping off your heels, you padded inside as he showed you around the place.

Captivated by the breathtaking city views, you stood in front of the large windows and let your eyes carry across the miles of city streets and countless buildings that cut into the sky.

“Do you have any preferences for dinner?” Yongguk called, moving back into the kitchen as you whipped your head around.

“Nope, whatever you would like to make” You smiled back at him as you slowly moved around his living room, soaking in the art works that hung on his walls.

“Does pizza sound good to you?” Yongguk questioned, his hand resting against the marble countertops, his veins pushing against his skin.

“Very good actually” You smiled, picking up one of his picture frames that lined the reclaimed wood mantle.

Pulling at the knot of his tie, he pulled the fabric from around his neck and walked back to his bedroom. Undoing the top few buttons on his pure white shirt, he hung up his tie and began to unclasp the cuffs around his wrist before rolling the white fabric up just above his elbows. Walking back out to the kitchen, he grabbed a red apron from behind the pantry door, looping it around his neck, his strong arms tucked behind him and tied a nice little bow before he walked over to the freezer and pulled out some yeast. Grabbing a tin bowl, he mixed a few ingredients together before covering it with plastic wrap and slipping it into the oven for forty-five minutes.

“Wow look at you, Mr. Chef” You giggled, bowing to him as you came over once he put the bowl into the oven.

“What? You don’t like it?” Yongguk questioned, twirling around showing you his outfit.

“No, I love it” You giggled, “But now I know what is black and white and red all over.”

“Oh? What is that?” He chuckled, leaning over onto the counter, resting his weight onto his forearms.

“You” You giggled and ruffled his hair lightly before you stopped seeing his breathtaking eyes lock with yours.

“Sorry…” You whispered retracting your hand from his gorgeous hair

“Don’t be” Yongguk smiled as he reached up and ruffled your hair, giving you the same treatment that you gave him. “What toppings would you like on the pizza ma’ lady?”

“What’s available?” You questioned as he stood upright from the counter and waved his hand for you to join him so you could look. Thinking that he would just hand you the menu to the pizza delivery place, you stood in front of his slightly perplexed.

“What am I looking in here for?” You questioned, your eyes wondering over the stocked shelves.

“Toppings for the homemade pizza” Yongguk smiled standing behind you, getting ideas for good concoctions and mixtures for the topping.

“H-Homemade?” You stammered

“Is that okay?” Yongguk stepped back as you turned to him

“You don’t have to if it is too much trouble…” You told him, not wanting to put him out

“Aish, stop worrying, besides it is part of the fun to make it” Yongguk smiled as he reached into the pantry and pulled out some ingredients for the sauce he was going to make next. “Take your time, but once you have settled on the toppings, I could use some help with the sauce.”

Tapping your lip gently, you picked some of your favorite toppings out of his fully stocked pantry. Bringing over the ingredients to the island, you placed them together as he had a bowl or two on the counter as he started to mash some tomatoes for the sauce.

“Could you cut the tomatoes please?” He asked, gesturing over to the cutting board and knife that was sitting next to the freshly washed tomatoes.

“Yes, Chef!” You saluted him as he happily made the sauce, perfectly seasoning it, you cubed the tomatoes and slid them into the sauce as Yongguk pulled out the risen dough.

Patting some flour onto the marble countertop, he dumped the dough onto the countertop and allowed it to cool for a moment before he began to work it between his hands. Stirring the sauce, you watched his hands knead the dough, his fingers coated over with flour while the palms of his hands pressed into the pillow like pile.

“Watch this” He smirked as he picked up the moldable pile and began to work it in his hands before he tossed it up in the air. A light dusting of flour floated down from the dough as your face lit up. Seeing the technique and form that he displayed along with the whimsical aspect of tossing dough.

Once it was of perfect thickness, Yongguk allowed the dough to rest on a wood cutting board as he spread out the homemade sauce along the dough. Watching him do his craft was mesmerizing and magical. Sliding the blend of cheese towards him, he spread the cheese lovingly before adding the toppings that you had chosen for the two of you.

“So what do you think? Should we put in a movie while this cooks?” He questioned deeming the pizza ready for the oven.

“Sounds perfect” You smiled and nodded, adding a little basil in the middle of the pizza, he giggled and moved the pizza into the preheated oven before cleaning up the area with you.

Setting the timer, Yongguk turned off the kitchen lights with only the light in the oven illuminating the area. Heading over to the couch, you folded your legs underneath you, Yongguk grabbed the remote and pulled up the online list of movies he had access to.

“What do you feel like watching tonight?” Yongguk questioned his arm rested on the back of the couch while the other one moved the curser around the screen to show you the recently added movies.

“I haven’t seen that one” You pointed out as his curser moved over a movie you had wanted to watch for a while.

“I haven’t seen it either” Yongguk smiled as he accepted the terms and conditions before the movie loaded for just a moment, “Would you like a blanket? Or change into some comfier clothes?”

Glancing down at your work dress hugging onto your curves, you gently bit your lip secretly wanting some comfier clothes to change into.

“I’ll be right back” Yongguk stood up as the movie stayed paused and continued to load. Adjusting in your seat, you tried to find a position that was comfortable and not too revealing in the short length of your dress.

Returning footsteps caught your attention as Yongguk padded over to you with a pile of clothes resting on his hand.

“The bathroom is down the hall and to the left” Yongguk smiled as he set the clothes on the couch beside you before going to check on the pizza.

Glancing at the clothes, you knew that they would be much comfier than what you had on. Grabbing the pile of clothes, you stood up and made your way quietly down the hall to the bathroom. Locking the bathroom door behind you, you quickly changed before your eyes looked at your reflection in the mirror. The pair of long, black sweat pants bunched up around your ankles as his worn grey t shirt was slightly tighter yet kept your curves hidden underneath the fabric. Gathering your hair up in your hands, you wrapped your fingers around the bundle of hairs as you looped your hair tie around the ponytail.

Now in comfier clothes, you gathered up your dress and folded it nicely. Unlocking the door, you stepped outside and moved over to your purse in the entryway. Placing your dress under your purse, you walked back into the living room. Catching Yongguk’s eye, he watched you move back to the couch and pull a blanket over your legs.

“You’re more than welcome to start the movie” He called from the kitchen.

“Okay” You leaned forward and pressed the play button on the remote as you turned up the volume a little so that Yongguk could hear in the kitchen.

Comfy on the couch, the movie started to pull you into the plot. Your fingers playing with the fringe along the edge absentmindedly while your mind was entertained. A beep from the oven called into the apartment, turning your head around, Yongguk moved to the oven and pulled out the bubbling pizza.

“One slice or two?” He questioned, moving the pizza to the wood cutting board to cool. His eyes lifted to yours not hearing an answer from you, “Don’t worry, I won’t think any less of you for having two.”

Nodding your head, you wanted to be polite and not eat too much, yet your stomach growled underneath the fabric of Yongguk’s shirt on you.

“Two please” You answered finally

“Coming right up” Yongguk smiled as he pulled two plates down from the cabinets.

Cutting up the pizza, he slid two slices onto your plate and two on his. Carrying over the plates, one in each hand, he sat next to you and offered you your plate.

“Thank you” You smiled and took the plate from him

“I have honey if you want that on your crust” Yongguk offered as he placed a little plastic bear on the coffee table in front of you. “What would you like to drink?”

“Water would be good” You replied making eye contact with him.

“Be right back” He smiled and prepared two glasses full of ice and filled the rest with cold water. Walking back over to you, he placed your drink in front of you and sat next to you on the couch.

The movie continued to progress as you took a bite of the delectable pizza. A hum escaped your lips as Yongguk turned his head to look at you.

“Everything okay?” He questioned, his heart beating faster wondering if something was wrong.

“Yes, this pizza is delicious” You hummed back, a bright smile playing on your lips. Seeing your smile caused Yongguk’s heart to flutter.

“I’m glad you like it” Yongguk replies quietly, “How’s the movie”

“I like it too” You whispered back, moving closer a little more towards Yongguk.

Time slipped through your fingers as the pizza was down to a few pieces of uneaten crust. The movie started to fall from the , the proximity of you and Yongguk closed. Relaxing more and more through the evening, the weight of your eyelids began to pull them closed, slowly your head dropped over to a stranger’s shoulder as a deep breath slipped out from your lips.

Feeling the weight on his shoulder, Yongguk turned his head slightly to see your eyes closed and your head on his shoulder. Turning down the volume a little, he couldn’t help but show a smile on his lips. Your body relaxed against him as the movie continued to play, pulling the blanket up a little more on you, he watched you more than the movie. Hearing the ending song play while the credits scrolled, he turned towards you and tried to wake you up. Whispering your name and shaking your shoulder, you just moved closer to him and hummed softer falling into a deeper sleep.

Wondering what he should do now, he gently wrapped his arms around you and moved your head to his chest. Slowly bringing back his body, he lowered you gently down closer to the couch. Slipping out from underneath you he brought up his hand and cradled your head while easing you down onto the couch. Placing your head down on a pillow, he placed a blanket over your body and turned off the lights and the tv so that you could sleep peacefully.

Gathering up the emptied plates, he moved into the kitchen and loaded the dishwasher and cleaned up a little before turning off all of the lights and locking the doors and windows. Retiring to his room, he kept the door cracked open just a bit, laying in his bed, he wondered if he should try waking you again yet the image of you sleeping calmed his worries. Knowing that you were safer here than at your own house, he slowly started to fall asleep hoping to meet you in his dreams.