Neighbor
Jonghyun was busy cooking in the kitchen. He finally had day off from his work and he was quite excited to spend it lounging in his house all day. Usually he would take the chance such as this to hit pub or karaoke with his friends followed by late night dinner but today all he wanted was to cook this dish his best friend had taught him. He smiled in content as the smell of nicely cooked chicken wafted through his nostrils. Not to brag or anything but he was descent cook, and if the smell was any indicator then this dish is surely going to taste amazing.
Jonghyun patted himself on his back and started to scoop chicken in his plate along with some rice. Just as he was about to start eating though, his doorbell rang. He huffed a little but went on to see who it was anyway. When he opened the door though, all his grumpiness about someone ruining his happy moment vanished in thin air.
There, in front of him was his neighbor. She was wearing black loose sweatpants and bright yellow hoodie which was too big on her and made her look so small and adorable, her long dark curls held loosely in messy bun, he full pink lips void of any lipstick but still so fucking tempting and her cute little chubby hands holding onto her equally adorable baby bump. Oh Yeah! She was pregnant, and too fucking beautiful!! And honestly, Jonghyun had no shame in accepting the fact that he had a little (if writing millions of songs about her is considered little) crush on her!!
Jonghyun was snapped out of his daydreams when Eunsook - God!!! Even her name sounded so fucking lovely!! - cleared her throat.
“Oh Eunsook-ssi, do you need anything??” He said trying to calm his heart which was doing random flips whenever his eyes travelled to her face.
She pulled that sinful bottom lip of hers in between her teeth and Jonghyun was this close to groan at the sight.
“Umm, actually I-I-Umm… Never mind, I’ll just get going!! This is so embarrassing, I can’t believe I actually dared to ring the bell.”
Before Jonghyun could understand her words, she turned around and was carefully making steps towards her own apartment which was exactly opposite to his.
“Wait wait, what’s happening?? Eunsook-ssi, you don’t have to feel awkward… Do you need any help with anything?? I can seriously do whatever you want if you are in any trouble…” Jonghyun spoke too quickly but all his words were true. He might be creep with his feelings for her, but honestly, he adored her a lot and it will be a pleasure if he can somehow help her with anything.
Eunsook turned back to him and Damn!! Her eyes were little wet and glossy… Is she going to cry??? Noooooo!!
Manning up a little Jonghyun took few steps towards her and took her hand in his. God it’s so fucking soft and so fucking cute!!! Can I keep it in mine forever???? Pretty pleaseeee???
“Eunsook-ssi, whatever it is, it is okay… You can tell me… I won’t laugh, I promise.” Jonghyun told her with every bit of sincerity pouring out of his voice.
“Pinky Promise??” Eunsook asked, all wide eyes and forming cute little Oh , and really Jonghyun will do whatever she wants if she is going to ask him like that.
“Yes!! Pinky promise…. Now please tell me??”
Eunsook nodded, sniffling a little too adorably and whoever said pregnancy makes women cuter was so fucking right, Jonghyun thought in wonder.
“It’s just, I just came back home and while I was opening the door I could smell something delicious that was definitely your cooking. I mean I’m not a stalker or anything, please don’t misunderstand but I’m a big foodie and with this pregnancy my cravings are getting a lot more crazier day by day. I tried to resist the urge, but I just want to eat whatever it is that’s smelling quite wonderful. I’m so so sorry but could you possibly let me have a little bit of what you have cooked??”
Jonghyun was dumbfounded, Is it real??? But he quickly recovered and looked at her. She was so adorably small in her clothes, her lower lip kept getting abused by her teeth, he fingers fidgeting with each other over her bump and her eyes which wandered everywhere but him.
“Eunsook-ssi??”
“D-deh??”
“Would you like to join me for lunch???”
Eunsook looked up and found herself staring at warm brown eyes which held nothing but kindness. The smile she wore was almost as bright as sunlight Jonghyun witnessed at the morning and he chuckled as he saw the pure excitement on her face.
She waddled cutely like a penguin towards his dining table. Jonghyun seriously wanted to squeeze her and never let go, but she wasn’t his. He wasn’t fool, he was aware how unlikely it was for her to fall for him… He was also aware that his feelings were too deep to back out now, but at the end all it took is watching her stuff her mouth with a chicken he made by himself, watching how her pretty face bloomed into equally breathtaking smile, watching her mumble cute little ‘Thanks’ with an equally adorable bow to help his heart feel at ease.
That day after she finished eating, he told her that if she craved for anything he will be more than happy to cook for her. AT first she was reluctant but then agreed when he told her that he will ask for a favor from her too if he needed anything. That day, they finally decided to let go of formalities and he started calling her noona after a year of knowing each other.
And when she left, Jonghyun stared at her adorable figure waddling towards her apartment and closed the door when she reached her door and gave him another one of her smiles which made her eyes turn up into half-moons and her cheeks puff a little bit more.
And really, Jonghyun was so glad he stayed home today….
A/N:
So in this au, Jjong moved in opposite apartment of Eunsook a year ago. He met her first time when they bumped into each other and she litterally dumped all her books on his toe. They never became anything more because she was always too busy, she works as songwriter and she used to live with her BF. For Jonghyun it was love at first sight but he resisted his feelings because she was already in a relationship. But then she got pregnant and now she and her BF have broken up with each other. Currently Eunsook is single and still Jonghyun is only in watching from afar mode.