Wordless ways to say "I love you" - Jumin
#40: Making a goofy face until they notice and laugh
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You take a sip of wine and try not zone out. The woman seated to your right is talking about a trip she took recently and you're trying to pay attention. Judging by her tone, you think it went well, but you’re not sure. You stopped listening to her words a few minutes ago. Instead, you watch how the light reflects off her earrings as she continues her elaborate explanation. Hopefully your reactions are convincing enough.
You weren’t in the mood for a stuffy event tonight.
First, there was the hour of standing around in an extravagant reception hall as an endless stream of businessmen tried to introduce themselves to your husband. After the first few, all the names and occupations blurred together till you couldn’t tell one from the other.
The entertainment for tonight is a small band playing classical music. Your hosts were probably trying to set a mood for the night, but with the amount of alcohol going around, you doubt the guests will stay subdued for long.
When it was finally announced that guests will be seated for dinner, your mood picked up. Surely, the food would make you feel better about coming. That was until you realized that dinner was comprised of a neverending number of infuriatingly small portions of food. It’s French, someone informs you. It’s unsatisfying and pretentious, the petty voice in your brain retorts.
You’ve learned how to keep up appearances at times like this, though. Over the years, you’ve had more than enough practice. You nod and feign interest as each new course is served. Truth be told, you can’t taste enough in one bite to distinguish one dish from the next.
Jumin sits across from you, listening to a man who’s gesturing energetically with his hands as he speaks. It’s amusing to see how excited he is to be holding Jumin’s attention.
With the woman finally having finished her story, you’re free to watch him. Articles in the tabloids describe him as professional and aloof, so different from the man you know and love. This is the only time you catch a glimpse of that side of him.
You wonder what it would be like to break that perfect façade of his, just for a second. You need to find some way to entertain yourself tonight, after all. As he takes a sip from his own glass of wine, his eyes meet yours and he raises his eyebrows. You can tell by the weariness in his eyes that he's as tired as you are.
While he’s still looking at you, you pull a face of exaggerated boredom, rolling your eyes and puffing out your cheeks. Your face is back to normal before anyone else can notice, but his eyes widen in surprise. He chokes out a small laugh that he unsuccessfully tries to mask as a cough. In fact, trying to stop it only seems to make him laugh more. Success.
He apologetically excuses himself to the bathroom to compose himself. Luckily, everyone is quickly distracted by dessert being served. Before he's out of sight, he shoots you a look that says you’ll pay for this later.
You don’t bother hiding your smile. Finally, something to look forward to.
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