February 2020~ Jiyong and Sandara are on their way together to YGE Headquarters. They expected this personal talk with their Sajangnim even a week ago but just pushes through today. Of course, they knew what it is about. This is regarding their plan of revealing not only their relationship but also their most awaited marriage. For them, it's about time for the public to discover what's the real deal after more than a decade of keeping the relationship they had before, had lost and eventually have again hidden. As what she promised to her fans on one of her twitter Q&As that she will tell them when she's getting married, here she is, fulfilling it. They remained silent inside their car, hand in hand, thinking of the potential pros and cons of their choices. On their way, they cannot help but be reminded of the things they have to go through before coming up with this final decision. God knows how many times she had turned down his proposal, from the most extravagant to the weirdest, when they were younger for she had always wanted to give way to their dreams and ambitions as artists. But his hope and desire of marrying her never changed even how many years went by. Even though they both had someone else back then and tried to fill the holes in their lives after their breakup, they knew deep inside them, they still longed for each other's arms. It took them a long while realizing that no one had ever come close to what they used to have— not even Kiko and Donghae. After a very long time of having a mutual understanding after their reconciliation and an unlabeled relationship while taking time to sort out their feelings deliberately if they still both deserve second chances to one another, Jiyong stepped up the game. When he popped the question again during MOTTE in Manila, she almost disregarded everything and everyone around them and said yes. But then again, thinking about the amount of hateful comments she has received for a mere concert guesting, she had doubts of what more if it's their actual wedding announcement? Knowing how some fans might overreact, it's too much for her to bear if anyone will took their own life in the midst of Jiyong's world tour. Without her realizing, unbelievably spoke on its own accord and declined Jiyong's lifetime offer of happiness and love. She just asked him to prioritize his fans first and promised to think about it until the end of his tour. But then, Jiyong had another dating scandal yet again with a former girl group member that he befriended through his road manager. It caused them another thread of problems and misunderstanding, not because it was true that Jiyong and the girl really had any relationship but because Dara was angry that he let another person to be added on the list of those who took advantage of his kindness. Oh how she hated how gullible he was at times! Dara took some time alone and away from everything, including Jiyong, for a while but assured him that they will settle the issue at the right time. And so, he waited. Their tours and dome concerts eventually ended, but not the girl's plan of using him and riding on his fame. Well, what do you expect of a has-been? Durami even sassily commented once during her phone conversation with her unnie. And what a very nice timing for another 86-er from her past to enter the picture yet again. Older than Jiyong— but not a has-been like the kwai girl. As handsome, as talented, as kind-hearted, as badass and as whipped as him to their vampire noona... And he goes by the name of Kim Jaejoong. Jiyong thought, the only guy problem he might have was with a certain sunbae. Until he remembered that he is not the only one who got discharged from the military. Dara and Jaejoong took a selfie and take note, it was during his and his brothers' concert. He was shocked when this other flower boy on her life shared the photo first on his instagram account, marking it as his only photo with a woman, as others regarded it as a special phenomena for their 'vampire' nature. He couldn't prevent himself to react about this as everyone seemed to like pairing the two. They looked so great and what made it even more perfect was the positive response from both of their fandom, Cassiopeia and Blackjacks. There were less negative comments unlike from some of his elitist fans. Before it's too late, he made sure that this time, she will say yes to his proposal. Jiyong didn't prepare any extravagant event or massive gathering for his grand proposal to Dara for he knew, those kind of things will never appeal to her humble nature. He made it as simple yet striking as possible just like her personality. He popped the question again during their movie marathon on one of their vacations to Jeju when she least expected a very deep and serious talk. That's when he started their trip down memory lane. With him holding both of her tiny hands, staring deep into each other's eyes and occasionally tucking her hair behind her ears, he spoke of the truest words and most sincere thoughts from his heart. He made her remember everything they went through and reminded her how he was still the same Jwiyongie who dreamt of marrying his Darong noona. He asked her if she could finally give him the assurance that she would still be there after his military service by accepting his proposal. He promised her that they will get married exactly two years after his enlistment and he won't stop her from achieving her dreams even after their marriage as long as he would be the father of her children. With the fear of losing what they have right on that moment again and thoughts of spending enough time to still enjoy her maiden years, Dara finally accepted Jiyong's proposal. He immediately showered her face with childish kisses while she could only chuckle with tears of joy on their eyes. They slept happily and contented in the arms of each other that starry night, mindless of what lies ahead in their future together as of that moment. Simple yet very sweet. Same as how the younger version of Jiyong in Heartbreaker era and Sandara during In or Out trend before. Nothing could really come between them anymore, they both thought. Although Jiyong and Dara are aware even before that their mother-hen fans would only be their problem for some of them tend to be so entitled, know-it-all and righteous at times, they were more than ready now to face them all. Yeah, there are still occasional interactions with some of Dara fanboys but nah, who are they compared with the mighty G-Dragon, right? As daragon remained as the unrivaled, superior ship of all ships, Kwon Jiyong is the only guy for Sandara Park and he couldn't care less. But then, he was reminded of a certain strong-willed guy. The guy who belongs to the 'Last Man Standing' group. To be very honest, the only one whom Jiyong felt the competition was with the Super Junior dude, Lee Donghae. He never felt that threatened on his entire life until he had seen how Dara treated the prince charming with so much care and gentleness as almost the same as how she did to him. He was the only guy who managed to make him feel insecure about his appearance and attitude, think twice if he really deserves Dara and extremely jealous when she acknowledged him in public many times. She even openly addressed the guy and initiated all what their shippers' called low-key interactions that made their hearts flutter. Jiyong saw how Donghae's fans respected and adored Dara as an artist and a woman whom their oppa is closed with for a decade. Some of them even accepted her as their fandom's future sister-in-law already. He saw how Dara felt at ease even though others were also pairing them because almost no one seemed to oppose the idea of them being together. The dedicated and loyal goody-goody guy still makes him cringe until that very moment. Goodness! She was also so into the guy they almost marry each other! He knows how the SuJu guy didn't really have his eyes on any other woman and never move