Paint my love

Landscape

Jillian's POV

While we are looking at the exhibits, one particular landscape catches my eye. It's so refreshing to see. Someday I would like to have my own place and will have this beautiful landscape in my own garden. Perfection is an understatement for this. I realized that this is the exhibit that won the grand prize. When I looked at the name of the landscape artist, I was surprised. I'm looking at him and he's smiling.

"Yes, I know what you are thinking. I did that. The product of my geekiness." he said.

"I didn't know you were this famous too. I love this! I think I know who to refer to my dad for landscape works. That way I can get to see you again." Which made me think that I'll be leaving LA soon and I won't be seeing him much. I sighed.

Daniel's POV

When she said that we can get to see each other again, I feel like she'll be miles away from me. I don't know what to do. I want her close, heck I even want to tell her right now that she's my dream girl but I can't. I'm too chicken, and besides we're just getting to know each other like what friends do. I hate being rushed but today felt different. So I asked her, "Do you know why I made this landscape?" She looked curious and I feel she's wondering why I suddenly said that. I told her that I made that while thinking about my parents. They really love each other but suddenly they became cold with each other. I really don't know the entire story. It happened when my older sister got pregnant and she doesn't tell who's the father. So my mom really got angry. I know that she's just being protective with us, and I love every bit of it. I take all her lessons by heart. I don't know where she gets that strength but my mom is indeed a fighter. All I know is she's travelling now but not with my dad, I guess it's one way of coping when they were fighting. I was in college that time so I engrossed myself in studying.

"This right here is what I want to show my parents. It's made out of love. I hope they get back into loving each other like the way they used to when I was a child. And also, I made this so that I can show it to my future wife. This landscape is showing my love in a beautiful way. That no matter how shitty the world is, or how cruel love may get, she can always go back to something as beautiful as this."

She sighed. I know. We were really quiet after I told her about the story behind this landscape. I poured out my heart in making this as a masterpiece. 

"I almost cry on your story. I guess, we all have our own story to tell in terms of love. I just hope when you find her, let me know. I'd love to back you up." I'm tempted to tell her. So I asked Jillian, "What if I tell her right now?"

She got confused for a moment and told me, "What are you talking about? I'm the only.." she stopped for a moment, then I handed over my drawing to her. She froze and her eyes grew wide. Although it's still small, but I love how she's shocked to know about this.

"Hey, I don't want to look like a fool here. Plus, we just met two days ago. I still want to be your friend and with the distance and all the shenanigans, I'm thinking that's impossible..." I suddenly stopped when she immediately kissed me. I don't mind really but it's actually my first actual kiss. It was like a real one. She's a good kisser. She pulled away, blushing.

"I'm sorry. Am I too fast? I really can't help it. I know you want to take things slow, but I just... I'm sorry."

"No, don't. For the first time I actually liked it. I guess you're saying that I can court you and we can, like uh, date?" She smiled and said yes. I like this side of her. I know it has been two days but I feel like I know her for years already. There was an awkward silence but I immediately break it for another topic.

"So, until when are you staying here in LA?" I can see in her eyes that she doesn't want to go yet but I'm afraid that it's sooner than expected. Maybe that's why she kissed me immediately and not prolong my agony. But then, it makes me want to hug her more and not let her go forever. What did I get this clingy?

Jillian's POV

He asked that question. I honestly don't like leaving all the time. It breaks my heart all the more looking at his very serious and longing eyes. It's as if telling me don't go Jillian, I want you here beside me. I never felt this longingness with my ex. Even though we barely know each other, I took the initiative to give him a kiss. I love his lips. It's so soft and he knows how to respond to a kiss. I doubt if it's his first time because it's so natural? Or he's driven by love? Oh my gosh.

"Jillian, you spaced out. I guess you don't want to answer my question." 

"Oh! I'm so sorry. I really don't want to go yet. Like, I want to spend time with you. But after my meeting with one of the investors of my dad, I would have to go back to Korea, sign papers and go back again to NYC for another concert. Then non-stop meetings, I'm hating that I allowed my dad to give me this kind of work."

"But you didn't answer my real question. We can still spend time, I think I also have a meeting tomorrow with an investor. My boss wants me there because he knows that I can pitch in a design better than the others. I actually finished it really early a while ago. That's why I can still show you around."

"Okay, okay, you got me. After our meeting, we can have a proper date? Because my flight is on Saturday. It'll be Monday in Korea when I arrive. I'll only stay there for 3 days, then will be back to NYC. NYC is actually where I stay most of the time."

"Ooh, city girl. I'm learning a lot about you." From awkward to awesome. That's our landscape exhibit went. I love it when he's geeking out his expertise. I feel like he's lecturing me but in fact, he's pouring his heart out. It was never a dull moment and I really hope that this time, I'm actually sure of what I'm feeling.