#ivy ft. naeun.

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it  would  make  sense  for  him  to  push  her  away  after  he’s  aware  of  her  predicament.  rationally  speaking,  she  is  in  no  headspace  to  fall  for  someone  new  after  a  recent  breakup.  but  life  rarely  unfolds  in  a  sequence  that’s  perfectly  timed  and  she  would  be  damned  if  she  lets  him  slip  away.  every  fibre  of  her  being  yearns  to  be  close  to  him  and  if  this  is  bound  to  end  in  flames  and  ashes,  so  be  it.  her  smile  widens  when  he  accepts  her  offer  with  enthusiasm,  before  taking  her  breath  away  easily  in  the  following  moment.  paying  no  attention  to  the  fallen  decorations  caused  by  their  stumbling,  she  focuses  solely  on  the  taste  of  his  lips  and  the  warmth  of  his  embrace.  as  soon  as  her  back  hits  her  mattress,  she  flips  him  over  and  straddles  him.  “you’ve  been  on  my  mind  all  day.”  emboldened  by  his  returned  affection,  she  admits  in  a  shameless  breath  as  her  hands  wander  down  his  chest  to  the  waistband  of  his  jeans.  “it’s  so  unfair.”  she  whines  but  she  means  none  of  it.  who  is  she  to  complain  about  fairness  when  his  situation  is  anything  but?  

IT WOULD HAVE BEEN WISE for him not to let a one time thing go far especially if it's with someone who just got out of a relationship fresh from a breakup. Na-eun doesn't do complications, preferring to keep things simple. With his burgeoning career, the last thing he needs is a controversy, yet every inch of him gravitates towards Ivy. She'd ignited his desire and passion. No woman has ever drawn it out of him. Not even his ex-girlfriend. How he was with Jia compared to Ivy was the total contrast. His connection with his ex was calm and peaceful, whereas with Ivy it's intense and and burning. It's addictive, and he's hooked. Cupping the back of her neck, their lips connect ardently as he pours his pent-up yearning into the kiss. Her wandering hands encourages him to go further. He doesn't want to break away just yet. He only does when he realizes that they need some air. Pulling away briefly to catch his breath, he looks into her eyes, pleased to hear the invitation. That's exactly what he needs. "Oh, I will. Gladly." He presses his lips to hers once again, wrapping her arms around her waist, and lifting her up to head to the bedroom.

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if  she  had  been  more  responsible,  she  would  have  waited  until  all  her  feelings  were  properly  sorted  out  before  becoming  entangled  with  someone  else.  if  life  had  been  kinder,  she  would  have  encountered  each  person  who  became  significant  in  her  life  at  precisely  the  right  moment  and  pace.  however,  reality  rarely  unfolds  so  smoothly,  and  she  has  chosen  to  embrace  the  chaos  of  it  all.  a  smile  graces  her  features  as  he  echoes  her  sentiments,  evidently  falling  headfirst  into  her  trap.  a  slight  shiver  runs  down  her  neck  when  he  plants  a  kiss  on  her  neck,  stealing  her  breath  away  in  the  process.  their  kiss  deepens,  and  she  responds  with  equal  enthusiasm,  her  body  flushed  against  his  as  she  stumbles  backward,  allowing  herself  to  lean  against  the  wall.  her  hands  wander  down  his  chest,  and  her  fingers  discreetly  slip  under  his  shirt,  revelling  in  the  warmth  beneath.  "you  should  stay  the  night."  she  whispers  between  shallow  breaths,  her  tone  shamelessly  greedy.  she  can't  help  it;  the  desire  to  keep  him  as  close  as  possible  overwhelms  her.  no  one  keeps  her  company  as  well  as  he  does.

THE TIMING OF IT ALL, on her part, is quite messy. Her break up is still fresh. But then, he thinks that he might be exactly what she needs. A distraction. With the pride he had, being a placeholder is the last thing he wants to be, yet he doesn't mind it with Ivy. If she wants to use him, he'd let her. She has him wrapped around her little finger. He wouldn't outright admit that, though. "It doesn't matter," he repeats, understanding they're both on the same wavelength. They both want the same thing. Hearing her admittance evokes a smile out of her. "Then I won't." Despite all the complications, his course of action and decision is quite simple. He will just be here with her. Tugging her closer, he encircles his arms around her waist and buries his head into the crook of her delicate neck. He kisses her skin, pulling away briefly as he looks into her eyes. Being tugged closer to her, he leans to meet her lips for a kiss, mouth parting and ghosting hotly over hers. He cups the back of her neck and caresses her hair as he deepens the kiss.

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“it  doesn’t  matter.”  ivy  has  always  been  a  hedonist  who  dives  in  first  before  thinking  about  the  consequences,  this  time  is  no  exception.  while  it  might  be  terrible  timing  for  them  to  grow  attached  after  a  recent  breakup,  she  doesn’t  see  a  point  in  keeping  her  distance  when  the  connection  feels  just  right.  maybe  he  would  be  the  one  to  walk  away  first  —  it  would  be  the  more  sensible  thing  to  do,  to  protect  himself  from  getting  hurt  from  the  mess.  but  he  doesn’t.  his  arms  wrap  around  her  and  his  whisper  brings  goosebumps  over  her  skin.  she  cannot  help  but  melt,  gravitating  towards  him  the  way  he  does  her.  “i  don’t  want  you  to.”  she  admits.  she  has  grown  too  addicted  to  the  feeling  of  his  lips  on  her  skin,  the  effortless  way  he  takes  her  breath  away.  she  leans  back  slightly,  only  to  rest  her  hand  over  his  cheek.  “so  don’t.”  she  asks  before  she  tugs  him  close,  her  lips  meeting  his  in  an  awaited  kiss. 

NA-EUN DOESN'T GET ATTACHED EASILY. He has built firm walls that are almost impossible to break. The instance of that ever breaking is rare. The last time he'd done so, it had been with his ex-girlfriend. But compared to that, this––whatever this is––is more intense and more heated. "We'll both be damned." Despite their agreement about this being a terrible idea, neither of them is really making any attempts to pull away. Maybe it'll be easier to resist if she pulls back but she doesn't. She clearly wants it as much as he does. It's not like they're doing anything wrong. He burns under her scrutiny, swallowing thickly. It's not too late to run away yet he doesn't want to. He wants to be here with her. Meeting her gaze, he sees through that mischievous gleam in her eyes that tells him otherwise. Tugging her to him, the distance closes between them. He leans closer and whispers into her ear. "Well, I don't want to run away. And I know you don't want me to." His head lowers and arms wrap around her waist, burying his head into the crook of her neck. He presses his lips over her shoulder, kissing her skin teasingly.

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she  never  intended  to  become  as  attached  as  she  is.  they  were  meant  to  be  mere  strangers  who  sought  solace  in  each  other's  company  after  a  dreadful  week.  he  was  supposed  to  be  the  one  she  allowed  into  her  bed  to  keep  it  warm  for  just  one  night.  "a  terrible  idea."  ivy  echoes,  realising  it  is  even  worse  than  he  knows,  after  accidentally  discovering  naeun's  past  involvement  with  the  woman  who  indirectly  caused  her  own  breakup.  but  he  pulls  her  close,  and  she  doesn't  resist.  why  should  she,  when  neither  of  them  is  doing  anything  wrong?  it  may  be  terrible  timing  for  her  to  develop  feelings  for  someone  new,  but  why  stop  when  both  of  them  are  enjoying  this  unexpected  connection?  her  attention  drifts  from  his  eyes  to  the  curve  of  his  lips,  before  returning  to  his  gaze  once  more.  "it's  not  too  late  to  run  away  if  you  want."  she  whispers,  although  the  mischievous  gleam  in  her  eyes  suggests  the  opposite. 

IN JUST A MATTER OF WEEK, they've gotten into this intense entanglement. Na-eun knows how messy it is to get involved with a woman who just got out of a relationship. He had only thought of it as something thrilling and fun during their first night together. The two of the just letting off the steam after a long and stressful week. It was a fluke. A one-time thing for them to act on that attraction and scratch that itch. He didn't expect that it would evolve into . . . this. Whatever this is. He finds himself hooked on her, which is unusual. He's always been the poster boy for self-control. Perhaps, the forbidden element adds to the appeal. "This is a bad idea." Despite his words, he cups the back of her neck and pulls her closer. They're reaching the point of no return. // @fadinglights