Top shook his head in mock humor at the unofficial couple sleeping soundly on his backseat. No one would have thought that a cutthroat businessman like him would have a sideline job as a driver for out of town trips. The things he would do for his friends. 

He took another quick glance at the dozing couple and smiled. It’s been almost two decades seeing them both always together and yet not together but now he got this feeling that things are going to change.  They were both sound asleep so he took the opportunity to park the car on a quiet road and snuck a few pictures to send to their secret chat group.

Dara’s head was resting on Jiyong’s shoulder. Jiyong’s head was lightly turned towards her. The cartoon figures on their shirts were almost also in the same position as the both of them except that they were lounging in a couch instead of a car. He was not a praying man but he took a quick moment to ask the heavens to give their blessings for his two friends before restarting the car and getting on the road.

When they were nearing the city, the traffic started to get heavy and he cursed Seungri again inside his head. He would have been resting on the front seat instead of driving by this time if the rat didn’t run off and leave him alone. 

In less than an hour he had finally parked in front of the best friends’ shared home. He cleared his throat loudly waking up Jiyong. Dara was still sleeping so Jiyong gently shook her awake. 

Her head lolled for a few moments before her eyelashes fluttered open. She sat up straight revealing a damp patch on Jiyong’s shoulder. She looked around momentarily disoriented. But then she realized they were home. She scrambled out of the car, “Stay put, Ji. Wait for Top and I to get inside and then I’ll help you inside the house.”

“Pfft.” Jiyong rolled his eyes at her. “I’m not an invalid. Last time I checked my legs are still working.” 

“Okay. Whatever. Suit yourself.” She spat back at him.

Top and Dara grabbed their bags and went ahead of him. Jiyong followed behind. Lagging a little. He didn’t realize how tired he was until now. He wasn’t going to faint again but his legs were telling him he won’t be running any marathons any time soon.

By the time he got to the front door Top was already on his way out. They gave each other man hugs. “Thanks, Hyung.” He told Top. Top smiled. “You’re welcome, Ji. Make her happy and you can count it quits between us. Don’t mess it up this time like you always do.” Top told him. Jiyong smiled sheepishly completely aware of how he would always bungle things up when it comes to taking the next step further with Dara. 

The rumors say he was the modern day example of a Casanova but none of them were true. The multiple dates he had were all blind dates arranged by friends and acquaintances. He would go because Seungri told him it would help Dara see how big of a catch he is when she sees how girls go gaga all over him. 

The last date he had was with the girl Dara scared off. His outings with Kiko didn’t count. They both were clear that they weren’t out on a date those times. He was a loser when it comes to wooing. It’s more than ten years