synopsis : You and Jeon Jungkook have been inseparable since childhood, you, the adored literature student who shines effortlessly, and him, the brilliant but overlooked aerospace engineer who has only ever felt seen by you. When he confesses he’s fallen for Yebin and asks you to help him change confidence, attraction, intimacy you agree, thinking it’s harmless. But practice turns personal, lines blur, and as Jungkook becomes someone the world finally notices, you realize the cost. Helping him become someone else might mean losing the boy who was always yours.
pairings : nerd!jungkook x popularf!reader
genre : child hood friends to lovers, coming of age, university au
warnings : female reader is lowkey a player, jungkook is a virgin and inexperienced, heavy cursing / explicit language, jealousy / possessiveness, lots of miscommunication and misunderstanding, jungkook walks in on female reader having sex with someone else twice ????? ( ooppsss 🤪 ) oral sex ( giving & receiving ) usage of names like whore, bitch and especially cumslut and fucktoy, public / semi public sex, sub!jungkook → dom!jungkook, rough sex , overstimulation , hicleys ( biting / bruises ) ,corruption kink , power dynamics shift , possible creampie / unprotected sex ,multiple orgasms , begging
part three : confidence & charm
Nayoung practically crashed into the seat beside you, breathless, hair slightly frizzed like she’d sprinted the entire hallway.“Oh. My. God.”
You didn’t even bother looking up from your notebook. “If this is about another couple breaking up in the hallway, I don’t care.”
She grabbed your sleeve. Hard. “I just saw Jungkook.”Your pen paused mid-word.“Okay?” you said carefully.
“No,” she said, shaking your arm. “Like Jungkook Jungkook. Hair done. Clothes that actually fit. Walking like he knows where he’s going and not apologizing to the floor.”
You swallowed and forced your hand to move again. “He’s always known where he’s going.”Nayoung snorted. “Yeah. To the library.”You shot her a look. “Rude.”
“I’m being factual,” she said, then leaned in closer. “People were literally looking at him.”That did it.
Something twisted in your chest sharp, sudden, unwelcome. You shrugged like it meant nothing. “It’s just a haircut.”
Nayoung laughed. “It is never just a haircut when it’s that good. And don’t lie to me—”She squinted at you.“You helped him, didn’t you.”You sighed. “He asked.”
“That wasn’t an answer.”“I helped,” you admitted. “A little.”Her lips curved into a slow, dangerous grin. “You’re actually terrifying.”You scoffed. “Please. I bought him shirts and dragged him to Minho. That’s not terrifying.”
“You literally took a man who looked like he lived inside a hoodie and turned him into that in one evening,” she said. “That’s power.”
“Stop exaggerating.”“I’m not,” she said flatly. “You don’t just upgrade people like that without consequences.”“Consequences for who?” you asked, still not meeting her eyes.
“For you,” she said instantly.You finally looked at her. “Explain. Slowly. With logic.”She leaned back, crossing her arms. “Okay. One: Jungkook was previously invisible.”
“He was not invisible.”“To everyone except you,” she corrected. “Two: now he’s visible. To everyone. Including girls who suddenly think they ‘always noticed him.’”You frowned. “That’s not my problem.”
“Three,” she continued, ignoring you, “you are going to pretend this is about helping him for Yebin, while subconsciously getting annoyed every time someone else notices your handiwork.”
“My handiwork?” you echoed.She nodded. “You curated him.”“I did not curate him.”
“You picked his clothes. His haircut. His shoes,” she said. “That’s a makeover montage. You don’t walk away from those emotionally intact.”
You opened your mouth to argue then closed it. Nayoung tilted her head. “You okay?”“He was never invisible,” you said quietly.She softened immediately, glancing at you. “Yeah. I know.”
The professor walked in then, clapping his hands for attention, and the chatter slowly died down. You stared at the board, but the words blurred.
Because no matter how much you told yourself this was just you helping a friend, you couldn’t stop picturing Jungkook walking across campus head up, shoulders straighter, like he finally believed he belonged there.
And for the first time, the thought slid in uninvited and unsettling What happens when he doesn’t need me to see him anymore?Your pen hovered uselessly above the page.
Nayoung leaned over and whispered, “You’re thinking too hard.”“I am not.”“You are,” she said smugly. “That’s your ‘emotional spiral pending’ face.”
You sighed. “I hate you.”She smiled. “No, you don’t.”And annoyingly she was right.
The professor’s voice filled the hall, calm and measured, the kind that made people think they were safe from being personally attacked.
“In many coming-of-age texts,” he said, pacing slowly, “the most painful love is not the one that ends, but the one that is never acknowledged. The affection that disguises itself as loyalty. As friendship. As selflessness.”
Your pen slowed.Nayoung leaned over, barely moving her lips.“…Why does this feel personal.”You didn’t look at her. “It’s literally literature.”“Mhm,” she whispered. “And I am literally uncomfortable.”
The professor continued, oblivious. “These characters often believe they are noble for stepping aside. They convince themselves they are helping. But in reality, they are teaching themselves how to disappear.”
Your chest tightened.You underlined disappear a little too hard, the pen nearly ripping the page.Nayoung glanced down at your notebook. “You okay?”“Fine,” you whispered back too quickly.
She hummed. “That underline says otherwise.”
“The tragedy,” the professor added, “is that by the time they realize what they’ve lost, the story has already moved on without them.”
You swallowed.Nayoung sucked in a quiet breath. “Okay but why does it sound like he’s calling you out specifically.”“He doesn’t even know I exist,” you muttered.
“That’s worse,” she said softly.You forced yourself to keep writing loyalty, self-erasure, unnamed longing even though the words blurred together.
You smiled automatically when Nayoung nudged your knee and whispered, “If this ends with a pop quiz, I’m suing.”
You nodded when the professor glanced your way. You even laughed once at an offhand joke about doomed protagonists.Inside, though, your thoughts spiraled.
You had been there for everything. The late nights. The shared secrets. The way Jungkook used to wait for you outside classrooms like it was the most natural thing in the world. You had taught him how to stand straighter, how to speak up, how to be seen.
Nayoung scribbled something on a sticky note and slid it over.
You stared at it for a second before writing back
yes and stop looking at me like that.
She didn’t look convinced.Your phone buzzed softly in your bag, and your stomach flipped. You didn’t need to check it to know it was him excited, nervous, happy.
Nayoung noticed the vibration. She leaned in.“Is that him.”You exhaled. “Can you not.”“I’m just saying,” she whispered, “you look like you’re about to have a third-act realization.”You clenched your jaw and kept your pen moving.
You told yourself this was what you wanted. That this was easier. No feelings. No complications. No loss. The professor’s final words landed anyway.“Some loves are never named,” he said. “And that is precisely why they haunt us.”
You closed your notebook slowly, face calm, heart anything but.
The professor flipped a page of his notes and looked up, scanning the room.“Alright,” he said, “let’s see who’s still with me.”Your stomach dropped.
You immediately sank lower in your seat, eyes fixed on your notebook like it contained the secrets of the universe. You even shifted slightly, angling yourself behind the person in front of you.
Please. Not today.The professor pointed to someone in the front row. “You. What motivates the protagonist’s silence in the second act.”The student answered. The professor nodded.
Another hand gesture. “You there. Why does the author delay the confession.”Another answer. Another nod.You held your breath.
Then his gaze drifted. Slowly. Unavoidably.“And you,” he said, pointing directly at you. “Third row.”Of course.
You straightened, heart thudding, and stood up, smoothing your skirt automatically. Every pair of eyes in the room turned toward you.
“Yes, sir,” you said, voice steady even though your chest felt tight.He tilted his head slightly. “Why does the character choose to help the person they love pursue someone else, knowing it will cost them?”
The question landed too cleanly.You swallowed, fingers curling around your pen.
“Because,” you began, choosing your words carefully, “they believe love is about wanting the other person to be happy. Even if that happiness doesn’t include them.”
The professor watched you closely. “And do you think that choice is selfless or cowardly.”Your throat tightened.
You forced a small, polite smile. “Both. It can be selfless on the surface, but it can also be a way of avoiding vulnerability. Of avoiding the risk of rejection.”
A few students nodded. Someone murmured in agreement.“And what is lost in that avoidance,” the professor pressed.You hesitated for half a second, then answered quietly, “The chance to be chosen.”
The room fell silent.The professor held your gaze for a moment, then nodded once. “Well said.”You sat back down slowly, heart racing, hands slightly unsteady.Nayoung leaned toward you, whispering, “Are you okay.”
You nodded, eyes fixed forward.You were fine.You just wished literature would stop reading you so accurately.Nayoung leaned closer and murmured, deadpan,
“On the bright side, if he assigns an essay on emotional self-destruction, you’ve already done the research.”You exhaled despite yourself, biting back a smile.And somehow, that made it hurt a little less.
The moment class ended, the hallway filled too fast. That was always the worst part.
Being popular meant never really being left alone. Y/N barely made it three steps out of the lecture hall before someone called her name. Then another. Smiles she recognized, faces she didn’t. Compliments tossed casually, like they cost nothing.
“Hey, party at Sigma tonight.”
“You coming to my place later?”
She smiled automatically, nodded, deflected. She was good at that. Too good.
It was muscle memory now tilt your head, soften your voice, laugh lightly, never give a real answer. Let them walk away thinking maybe. Let them assume what they wanted. It was easier than correcting them.
Nayoung leaned close, muttering, “See. This is why I stay invisible.”Y/N laughed softly, but it didn’t reach her chest. “You’d hate it,” she replied. “People would expect things.”
“I already hate it,” Nayoung said. “Just from standing next to you.”
They reached the steps outside, sunlight spilling over the stone like a spotlight. The campus was alive voices overlapping, music leaking from someone’s speaker, the smell of coffee and damp leaves in the air.
That’s when a guy she vaguely recognized from another literature elective stepped into her path.
Tall. Confident. That kind of smile that assumed success before the conversation even started.“Hey,” he said easily. “I’ve seen you around. Thought maybe I could take you out sometime.”
N ayoung slowed, already preparing herself to intervene if needed.Y/N opened her mouth, polite refusal already forming.“I’m actually—”
“Come on, dude.”The voice cut in from the side.Her stomach dropped before she even turned.
He looked infuriatingly relaxed, slinging an arm around her shoulders like it was the most natural thing in the world. Like this was routine. Like he belonged there. His eyes flicked over the guy with lazy amusement, assessing, dismissive.
“Have you seen yourself,” Mingyu said, tone mocking, “next to her.”The guy stiffened instantly. “I didn’t know she was—”Mingyu didn’t let him finish.
He pulled Y/N in and kissed her.Not soft. Not subtle.Public. Possessive. Familiar.
Her body reacted before her brain did shock freezing her for half a second, breath catching, senses blurring. Heat rushed to her face. Her hands hovered uselessly at her sides. She didn’t kiss him back, but she didn’t pull away either.
Because pulling away would mean questions.And questions meant attention.And attention meant more assumptions.The guy muttered something under his breath an apology, maybe, or an insul and walked away, shoulders tight.
Mingyu pulled back with a grin, thumb brushing her jaw like he hadn’t just claimed her in front of half the campus.“Problem solved,” he said. “You’re welcome.”Nayoung’s mouth was slightly open. “Wow.”
Y/N pushed Mingyu’s chest lightly, creating distance. “What are you doing.”He leaned closer, lowering his voice like this was just between them. “Saving you.”“I didn’t need saving,” she said, pulse still uneven.
“Sure you did,” he replied easily. “You looked tired.”That hit closer than she wanted.She glanced around. Too many eyes. Too many whispers. She could already feel the story rewriting itself Mingyu’s girl, they’re together, of course she’d pick him.
“Don’t do that again,” she said quietly.Mingyu smirked. “Didn’t hear you complain.”She stepped back, crossing her arms, putting deliberate space between them. “Why are you even here.”
He shrugged. “Thought I’d walk you home. You said maybe.”She did say maybe.That was the problem. Nayoung cleared her throat loudly. “I’m gonna disappear before I get dragged into whatever this is.”
“Text me,” Y/N said automatically.Nayoung hesitated, eyes flicking between her and Mingyu, then nodded. “Yeah. Always.”She left, blending into the crowd like she always did, and suddenly the space felt too open.
Mingyu studied her for a moment, head tilted. “You look different.”She scoffed. “You kissed me in public. That tends to do things.”“No,” he said. “You’re quieter.”
She didn’t answer.They started walking, not quite side by side, but close enough that people assumed. Every step felt heavier. Every glance felt loaded.
“You still hanging out with that engineering guy?” Mingyu asked casually.Her fingers curled slightly. “Jungkook.”He smiled, but it didn’t reach his eyes. “Yeah. Him.”
“He’s my friend,” she said.“Right,” Mingyu replied. “You’re good at that.”
At being everything except honest.
She stopped walking.“Don’t,” she said. “Don’t start.”He stopped too, turning to face her fully. “Start what?”“Pretending you know things,” she said. “You don’t.”
For a moment, something unreadable crossed his face. Then it was gone, replaced by that familiar confidence.“I know people look at you,” he said. “I know they assume things. I know you let them.”
“That doesn’t mean I owe anyone anything.”“I didn’t say you did,” he replied. “I just don’t like seeing you get cornered.”She laughed softly, humorless. “Funny how you become the corner.”He held her gaze. “You let me.”That was the worst part.
Because it was true.She exhaled, tired down to her bones. “I don’t want this to turn into something it’s not.”“Then what is it,” he asked.She didn’t answer.
Because all she could think about was how easy it was for people to assume things about her. How quickly moments like this erased whatever she was actually feeling.
Jungkook had just exited his classroom, the confidence from his new haircut and clothes still settling over him like a shield. As he walked across campus, he noticed a scene that made his stomach twist.
There she was Y/N standing close to Mingyu. Mingyu had his arm around her, grinning like he owned the moment. Jungkook froze for a second, the sunlight catching her hair and making her look even more radiant than usual.
What a good-looking couple, he thought bitterly, before shaking his head. Focus, Kook. Just act nor mal
He took a deep breath and called out, trying to sound casual. “Y/N! Y/N!” He waved his hand awkwardly.
Y/N’s head snapped toward him, and for a moment, it was like the chaos around her froze. Relief washed over her face, unintentional but obvious. She straightened immediately, freeing herself from Mingyu’s side just enough.
“I—I don’t want you to drop me home, Mingyu,” she said quickly, a small, pointed edge in her voice. “Jungkook and I I have plans.”
Mingyu blinked, clearly caught off guard. “Wait—what—”
“See you at Sigma,” Y/N added, turning toward Jungkook with a small smile. She didn’t wait for Mingyu to reply. She grabbed Jungkook’s hand lightly, letting him guide her away, the noise of the campus fading behind them.
Mingyu opened his mouth, but no words came. He just watched them walk off, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips.
For Y/N, it felt like a small victory. Her savior had arrived unexpected, awkward, and entirely Jungkook. And for the first time all day, she felt the tension in her chest ease, even if just a little.
You walked straight up to him, breathless, eyes wide, not even giving yourself time to overthink it.“Oh my God,” you said, grabbing his sleeve like it was instinct. “I’m so glad you came. You just saved me.”
Jungkook blinked, clearly mid-thought before being yanked into yours. “I I did?”“Yes,” you said immediately, nodding like this was a settled fact. “Absolutely. Come on let’s go to my apartment.”
He looked down at where you were holding onto him, then back at your face, confusion written all over his features. “Uh okay. Yeah. I mean yeah.”
You started walking before he could second-guess himself, tugging him along. His steps were a little uneven at first, like he was still catching up mentally. As you crossed the street, he cleared his throat. “Um today was actually really good.”
You glanced at him. “Yeah?” “Yeah,” he said, and the smile that crept onto his face was small but genuine. “People noticed me. Like actually noticed me.” He hesitated, then added more quietly, “I didn’t feel invisible.”
Something warm settled in your chest. “I knew it,” you said softly. “I told you it would work.”He ducked his head, embarrassed but pleased. “I mean, I still almost tripped on the stairs outside the engineering building, so let’s not act like I suddenly became cool.”
You laughed. “Tripping is fine. Tripping is human.”
“But,” he continued quickly, like he was afraid the moment would slip away, “I’m still not smooth. Or confident. I don’t know how to talk like like that.” He gestured vaguely, clearly referring to every guy who made flirting look effortless. “I can’t flirt.”
You stopped walking.He almost ran into you.“Good,” you said.He frowned, blinking. “Good?”“Yes,” you repeated, completely serious. “That means it’s time for lesson number two.”His shoulders tensed. “There’s more lessons?”
You pointed a finger lightly at his chest. “Confidence. Charm. Flirting.”His eyes widened. “Wait what.”You grinned, already turning back toward your building. “We’ll warm up at my apartment.”
His steps slowed noticeably. “Warm up how.”You said it like you were explaining something incredibly obvious. “You can practice on me first.”He stopped walking entirely.
You burst out laughing. “Relaxed talking, eye contact, tone vibes all that shit.” You waved your hand dismissively. “Nothing illegal. Nothing weird.”
His face was already bright red. “This is this is too much. Oh my God.”“You’ll survive,” you said, bumping your shoulder into his. “You survived shopping. This is easier.”
He glanced at you nervously. “How do you even know she’ll be at Sigma.”You scoffed. “Please. She’s at every frat party I attend.”
He squinted. “That’s not comforting.”“It should be,” you said, smiling. “Trust me.”“Oh,” he muttered. “Okay. If you say so.”
You reached your apartment building, slowing as you dug your keys out of your bag. Before unlocking the door, you turned to him, your expression softer now, less teasing.“Hey,” you said. “Don’t get discouraged, okay?”
He looked at you, attentive, like he always did when your tone shifted.“You did really well today,” you continued. “You don’t need to be someone else. You just need to let people see you.”
His ears turned pink. “…You really think she noticed?”You smiled, small but certain. “You’re definitely on her mind. I’d bet on it.”He swallowed, nodding once. “Okay.”
You unlocked the door and stepped inside, holding it open for him. “Come on, genius. Lesson two awaits.”He hesitated for half a second, then followed you in, shoulders still tense but eyes bright nervous, hopeful, trusting.
And as the door clicked shut behind you both, you had the strangest thought saving him had never felt this complicated before.You kicked your shoes off the moment you stepped inside and turned to him.
“Do you want something to eat,” you asked casually, heading toward the kitchen. “I’ve got leftovers. Or instant ramen.”Jungkook shook his head quickly. “No, um just water is fine.”
You poured him a glass and handed it over. He took it with both hands, murmuring a quiet thank you, eyes still darting around your apartment like he was slightly overwhelmed by being there again so soon.
“I’ll be right back,” you said, already walking toward your room.He nodded and took a sip, trying to calm the nervous buzz running through him.When you returned, you were carrying two shopping bags. You dropped them gently onto the couch in front of him.
“You’ll be wearing this to the party,” you said, matter-of-fact.Jungkook stared at the bags. Then at you. “Y/N you didn’t have to do that.”
You crossed your arms. “Yes, I did.”He frowned, clearly uncomfortable. “I mean it’s too much. You already helped me enough.”
You shook your head, stepping closer. “No. This is for you. And you’re going to need it.”“For tonight?” he asked quietly.“For tonight,” you confirmed. “And for everything after.”
He swallowed, fingers curling around the edge of the bag like it might disappear. “I don’t know how to say thank you without sounding stupid.”You smiled softly. “Then don’t. Just wear it.”
He looked down at the bags again, then back up at you, something earnest and warm in his eyes.“Okay,” he said.
He reached for the first bag slowly, hesitation written all over his face. His fingers hovered at the edge of the paper like it might bite him if he moved too fast. He glanced at you once quick, searching like he was silently asking for permission.
You lifted your chin slightly. “Go on.”He swallowed and pulled the clothes out.A leather jacket.He froze.
For a second, he didn’t even lift it properly just stared at it, fingers curling around the sleeve, thumb brushing over the smooth material like he wasn’t sure it was real. The jacket looked expensive, intentional. Not something he would ever pick for himself. Under it followed a white tank top and dark denim, folded neatly.
He looked up at you, stunned. “Y/N”“Wait,” you said quickly, cutting him off before he could spiral. You nudged the second bag toward him with your foot. “There’s more.”
He hesitated again, then opened it.
A belt sleek, minimal. A few silver rings that clinked softly as he lifted them. A thin necklace that caught the light when he moved, glinting against his fingers. And then, from the bottom of the bag, he lifted the last thing out
Black platform shoes. New clean heavy in his hands. Obviously chosen with intention.“You” he started, then stopped, blinking at them. “You got me shoes.”
His voice came out quieter than he meant, almost disbelieving.You shrugged, trying to keep it light. “You can’t wear that outfit with your old ones. It would’ve been a crime.”
He let out a soft, breathy laugh, shaking his head. “I didn’t even know these were a thing.”“They are,” you said. “And they work on you. Trust me.”
He sat down on the edge of the couch without realizing it, shoes still in his hands. “This is a lot.”“You deserve a lot,” you said before you could stop yourself.The words hung there.He went very still.
Jungkook set the shoes down carefully and began lining everything up on the couch jacket, tank top, jeans, accessories straightening each item like he was afraid they might vanish if he didn’t keep them in sight. His eyes flicked between the clothes and you, cheeks warm, expression caught somewhere between overwhelmed and quietly glowing.
“I’ve never worn anything like this,” he admitted, voice low. “I usually just buy things that don’t stand out.”You stepped closer, folding your arms loosely. “And how’s that been working for you.”
He huffed a small laugh. “Fair.”
He picked up the jacket again, draping it over his arm. “I’d feel like I’m pretending. Like people will look at me and think I’m trying too hard.”
“They’ll look at you,” you said honestly. “But not because you’re pretending. Because you’ll look like you know who you are.”He glanced up at you. “And what if I don’t.”
You smiled, softer this time. “Then fake it. Confidence is just muscle memory. You practice it long enough, and it stops being fake.”He considered that, chewing on his bottom lip. “You make it sound easy.”
“It’s not,” you said. “But it’s worth it.”He nodded slowly, still staring at the jacket. “Do you really think this will help.”“It already is,” you replied gently. “You just don’t see it yet.”You clapped your hands once, sharp and decisive.
“Okay,” you said, straightening up. “Now that the outfit is sorted, we move on to the actual lesson.”Jungkook looked up from the clothes, immediately tense. “Lesson.”
“Yes,” you nodded. “How to charm. How to be confident. And how to flirt.”He blinked. Once. Twice. “All of that. Today.”“Mm-hmm.”
He let out a nervous laugh, rubbing the back of his neck. “I feel like this should come with a warning.”
“You’ll be fine,” you said lightly, though your tone shifted, more focused now. “First rule: confidence doesn’t mean you suddenly become someone else. It’s just being comfortable enough to take up space.”
He nodded, listening carefully, like he always did.
“Second,” you continued, pacing a little, “charm isn’t about lines. It’s about attention. Listening. Remembering things.”His eyes flickered up to you. “I already do that.”You smiled. “Exactly. You just don’t realize it.”
That seemed to ease him a little.
“And flirting,” you added, stopping in front of him, “isn’t magic. It’s eye contact. Timing. Knowing when to lean in and when to pull back.”He swallowed. “And I’m supposed to practice this on you.”
“Yes,” you said simply.His ears turned red. “I’m going to mess this up.”“Probably,” you teased. “But that’s why you’re practicing.”He straightened his shoulders, inhaling slowly. “Okay. Tell me what to do.”
You met his gaze, heart doing something stupid in your chest.“Good,” you said. “Lesson two starts now.”You took a step back and leaned against the counter, arms crossed, studying him like a coach sizing up a player.
“Okay,” you said. “Lesson one. Confidence.”Jungkook straightened immediately, like he was bracing for impact. “I’m listening.”
“Posture,” you said, gesturing at him. “You’re already slouching. Stand up straight. Shoulders back. You don’t need to look bigger. Just present.”He adjusted awkwardly, rolling his shoulders back. “Like this.”
“Better,” you nodded. “Now eye contact.”His gaze flicked to yours and then away almost instantly.“Nope,” you said. “Hold it.”
He tried again, eyes meeting yours. This time he stayed there, blinking once, breath a little uneven.“Good,” you said softly. “See. You didn’t die.”He let out a shaky laugh. “Barely.”You smiled. “Now charm. Say something. Anything. But don’t rush it.”
He swallowed. “About you.”“Sure.”He hesitated, thinking too hard. You could see it happening, the gears spinning.“Don’t overthink,” you said gently. “Just say what comes naturally.”
He took a breath. “You always smell like vanilla. Or something warm. It’s comforting.”Your heart skipped annoyingly.You kept your face neutral. “That was good.”“Really,” he asked, surprised.
“Yes,” you said. “Because it wasn’t forced. It was observant.”He nodded slowly, like he was filing that away.“And flirting,” you continued, stepping a little closer now, “is knowing when to add a pause.”
“A pause,” he echoed.“Mm-hmm.” You held his gaze. Let the silence stretch just long enough to make him shift on his feet. “See how that feels.”
He swallowed. “Unsettling.”You laughed. “Exactly. In a good way.”He tried again, quieter this time. “You look different tonight.”“How,” you asked.“Like you’re pretending this is easy,” he said honestly. “But it’s not.”Your breath caught for half a second.
You recovered quickly, smiling. “Careful, Kook. That one was almost dangerous.”His eyes widened. “I messed up.”“No,” you said, shaking your head. “You did great.”He exhaled, relief washing over his face. “Okay. Maybe I can do this.”
“You can,” you said. “And you will.”He nodded, determination settling in, completely unaware of how close he was standing now, how your voice had softened without you meaning it to.“Ready for round two,” you asked.
He met your eyes, steadier this time. “Yeah. I think I am.”You tilted your head, studying him again, like you were recalibrating.“Okay,” you said. “Round two. Application.”Jungkook stiffened. “Application.”
“Yes,” you nodded. “Confidence only works if it looks effortless. So stop standing like you’re about to give a presentation.”“I’m not,” he protested, immediately realizing he was.
You laughed. “Sit. Relax.”He sat on the edge of the couch, knees bouncing.“Wrong kind of relaxed,” you said, nudging his knee lightly with yours. “Lean back.”He did, slowly, shoulders sinking into the cushions. His hands rested awkwardly on his thighs.
“Hands,” you added.“What about them.”“Stop hiding them. Let them exist.”He exhaled and let his fingers loosen, palms open now.“Better,” you said. “Now pretend I’m not me.”He frowned. “That’s hard.”“I know,” you said quietly. “But try.”
He looked at you again, really looked this time. His gaze didn’t dart away immediately. It lingered.“Say something,” you prompted.“You’re intimidating,” he said honestly.You raised an eyebrow. “That’s flirting.”His eyes widened. “That was accidental.”
“Most good flirting is.”You stepped closer, close enough now that he could smell your perfume, that familiar warm vanilla he’d mentioned earlier. His breath hitched and you noticed.
“See,” you said softly. “Your problem isn’t that you can’t flirt. It’s that you don’t trust yourself.”He nodded, throat bobbing. “I’m scared of saying the wrong thing.”“You will,” you said. “Everyone does.”
He looked up at you. “And you.”“What about me.”“You never seem scared.”You smiled, but it didn’t quite reach your eyes. “I just hide it better.”That surprised him. You could tell.“Now,” you continued, clearing your throat slightly, “practice initiating. Just once.”
He hesitated. Then, slowly, he reached out and gently ruffled your hair, tentative but deliberate.“There,” he said softly. “Is that okay.”Your heart jumped in a very inconvenient way.You laughed it off, even though your cheeks felt warm. “Yeah. That was fine.”
“Just fine,” he teased, emboldened.You blinked. Then smiled. “See. Progress.”He grinned, real this time, confidence flickering into place like a light being switched on.“Maybe,” he said, “I’m not as hopeless as I thought.”
You stepped back, giving yourself space before that flicker turned into something else.“Exactly,” you said lightly. “And by tonight, you’ll be ready.”He nodded, excited again, hopeful.And you told yourself firmly that the flutter in your chest meant nothing at all.
You tilted your head, pretending to think, then smiled slowly. “Okay. You’re getting too comfortable. Time to raise the difficulty.”Jungkook laughed nervously. “That was the warm-up.”“That was barely stretching,” you said. “Now we do real, college-level flirting. Casual. Confident. Like you’re not trying.”
He groaned. “That’s the hardest part.”“Exactly,” you said, stepping a little closer again. “Start with teasing. Low stakes. Say something like you’re amused by me.”
He looked at you for a second, eyes flicking over your face like he was collecting courage.“You talk a lot for someone who claims this is easy,” he said finally.You blinked, then laughed. “Okay. That was good.”His shoulders relaxed. “Yeah.”
“Now build on it,” you encouraged. “Add eye contact. Don’t rush.”He held your gaze this time, steady. “You also pretend you don’t care what people think,” he added, quieter. “But you do. Just selectively.”
Your smile faltered for a split second before you recovered. “Careful. You’re getting bold.”“I’m practicing,” he said, lips twitching.
You crossed your arms. “Alright, my turn to evaluate. Confidence level just went up. Charm is developing.”He tilted his head, mirroring you without realizing it. “And flirting.”
You met his eyes. Let the silence stretch, just like you’d taught him.“Effective,” you admitted.He exhaled a laugh. “I didn’t think you’d say that.”“That’s because you’re used to underestimating yourself.”
He leaned back slightly, one arm draped over the couch now, posture open. “So,” he said, testing the tone, “is this where I ask you if you’re coming to Sigma tonight.”
You raised an eyebrow. “You already know the answer.”“Yeah,” he said, softer. “But I wanted to hear you say it.”Your chest tightened. You ignored it.“Good,” you said lightly. “Because that was smooth.”
His grin widened, a little proud, a little disbelieving. “I’m learning from the best.”You scoffed. “Don’t get cocky.”“But you like it,” he teased, and this time he didn’t look away afterward.
For a moment, the air between you felt heavier, charged in a way that had nothing to do with lessons or practice or Yebin.You stepped back first.
“Okay,” you said, clapping once, breaking the moment. “That’s enough for now. You don’t want to peak before the party.”He laughed, rubbing the back of his neck, cheeks warm again. “Yeah right, practice ends here.”
But as he watched you turn away, still smiling, Jungkook realized something unsettling.Flirting with you felt a little too natural.
Jungkook glanced at the time on his phone, then back at you.“I should probably head out now,” he said, voice softer again, nerves settling back in. “I’ll see you at the party then?”
You were already in the kitchen, rummaging through a drawer. Without turning around, you called back, “Okayyyy.”The word came out sing-song, stretched and casual, like you weren’t aware of the way it landed.
Jungkook paused at the door, hand resting on the knob. A small smile tugged at his lips before he could stop it.“Cute,” he murmured to himself.You didn’t hear it.
The door closed quietly behind him, and he stepped into the hallway feeling lighter than he had all day, replaying the sound of your voice in his head as he walked away.
Nayoung showed up an hour later with a garment bag slung over her shoulder and an energy that could power the whole building.“Rule number one,” she announced, kicking her shoes off, “you never arrive early to a party.”
You glanced at her through the mirror. “Why.”“Because arriving late makes people look at you,” she said simply. “And tonight, we want to be looked at.”You snorted. “You’re impossible.”
“And you love me,” she shot back, flopping onto your bed. “Now hurry up. Sigma won’t survive without us.”You disappeared into your room and came back a minute later in a simple dress, adjusting the straps as you walked out.
Nayoung looked up and paused then slowly raised an eyebrow.“…You’re gonna wear that.”You frowned. “What’s wrong with it.”She sat up immediately. “Everything. That doesn’t look like you at all.”“It’s fine,” you insisted. “It’s comfortable.”
“That’s the problem,” she said, hopping off the bed and circling you. “You don’t do ‘fine.’ You do hot and sexy.”You crossed your arms. “Nayoung—”“No,” she interrupted. “Go wear the black dress the fitted one.”You hesitated. “That one.”
“Yes, that one,” she said pointedly. “And wear the red lace bra underneath.”You blinked. “Why would I—”
“Because,” she cut in, grinning, “when the red peeks through just a little, it’s hot. Like accidentally sexy, not trying but trying sexy.”Your cheeks warmed. “You’re insane.”
“And correct,” she replied. “Trust me.”You sighed, but turned back toward your room anyway. When you came out again, the black dress hugged you in all the right places, the red lace just visible where the neckline dipped.Nayoung froze
“Oh,” she said. “There she is.”You glanced at your reflection, swallowing. It didn’t look like armor. It didn’t look like the version of you that hid behind jokes and detachment.It looked dangerous.
“That,” Nayoung added, grabbing her bag, “is exactly how you make an entrance.”You exhaled slowly, heart thudding for reasons you refused to examine.
The party was already loud when Jungkook arrived.
Music pulsed through the frat house in relentless waves, bass rattling the floorboards beneath his feet, voices overlapping into a constant hum of laughter and shouting.
Red cups littered every surface, the air thick with sweat, perfume, and cheap alcohol. Normally, he would’ve hovered near the edges—back against a wall, drink in hand, waiting for the clock to move faster.
But tonight was different people noticed him. Someone from his major caught sight of him near the entrance and broke into a grin, clapping him on the shoulder and pulling him into a quick dab like they’d been friends forever.
Another guy nodded appreciatively at his jacket. A girl brushed past him and doubled back just to say she liked his rings. Conversations didn’t slide past him anymore people actually stopped, looked at him, waited for him to speak.
It felt unreal. Like he’d stepped into someone else’s body and was borrowing their confidence.
He laughed more than usual, posture straighter, shoulders loose instead of curled inward. Every now and then, his fingers brushed the silver rings on his hand, grounding himself, reminding himself this was real. You’re doing fine, he told himself. You’re not invisible tonight.
Still, his eyes kept searching. Kitchen hallway the back door leading to the yard, where people were spilling drinks and yelling over the music.Nothing.He pulled his phone out, thumbs moving fast, nerves creeping in under the surface.
jungkook : yn where are you 😭
He shoved the phone back into his pocket and nodded along as someone talked about a brutal midterm, but his attention kept drifting. He checked his screen again when it buzzed nothing. A minute passed. Then another.
His chest tightened just a little, that old unease threatening to settle in. He forced it down. Don’t overthink. She’s probably just late.Then he saw her.
Yebin stood near the stairs, surrounded by a small group, laughing softly at something someone said. The lights caught in her hair, her posture relaxed, self-assured. She looked exactly how she always did effortless, untouchable, like she belonged everywhere she stood.
Jungkook’s stomach flipped.His first instinct was to look away, to disappear back into the noise. But then your voice slid into his head, clear as if you were standing right beside him.
Eye contact don’t rush breathe.
He exhaled slowly.Straightened his jacket.And walked toward her.Yebin noticed him almost immediately. Her laughter faded, eyes widening in surprise before her expression softened into something warm, intrigued.
“Oh—Jungkook,” she said, smiling. “Hi.”“Hey,” he replied, heart thudding hard but steady. “Hi.”Her gaze flicked over him not in a rushed way, but deliberately. The jacket, the rings, the way he stood.
“Wow,” she said, then laughed softly. “You look really good.”Heat crept up his neck. He smiled, smaller this time, grounding himself the way you’d taught him. “Thanks. I almost didn’t come.”
“I’m glad you did,” she said easily. “You look confident. It’s nice to see.”That did something to him something solid, something warm. Compliments aren’t traps, you’d told him. Take them.
“I feel different,” he admitted. “In a good way.”She nodded, still smiling. “It shows.”The music surged louder, someone yelling nearby, and she leaned in slightly so he could hear her. “Do you want to grab a drink? Somewhere less chaotic?”
His pulse spiked but he didn’t hesitate.“Yeah,” he said. “I’d like that.”They moved toward the kitchen together, shoulders almost brushing, the noise dulling just enough for him to breathe. As they waited near the counter, she glanced at him again.
“Seriously,” she added, voice softer now, “I don’t think I’ve ever really looked at you before. That’s my bad.”He chuckled. “I used to be good at blending in.”
“Well,” she said, lifting a cup and handing it to him, “you’re not doing that anymore.”Their fingers brushed.His phone buzzed in his pocket.He didn’t check it.
He didn’t know yet that you had just arrived standing at the edge of the room, eyes finding him instantly, just in time to see him smile at someone else the way he’d never smiled before.
Someone shouted it from across the room loud, drunk, unstoppable.
The chant rippled immediately, bouncing off walls, echoing through the crowded living room. A dozen voices joined in almost instantly, laughter and cheers layering on top, and the energy was electric.
Yebin turned her head toward the noise, eyes lighting up with that mischievous spark he liked, the one that always made her seem a little untouchable. Before Jungkook could process what was happening, she reached for his hand.
“Come on,” she said, already tugging him along, her fingers warm and sure.
His heart slammed against his ribs hard fast and way too loud He’d felt nervous before, sure, but this? This was something else entirely.
He let himself be dragged, weaving between bodies, dodging a couple of elbows and backpacks, until they reached the center of the room. People were forming a loose circle on the floor and couches.
Someone shoved a bottle into the middle. Cheers, whistles, laughter they had turned down the music just slightly, enough to make every movement, every glance, feel exposed they sat.
Jungkook’s knee bounced uncontrollably, thigh brushing Yebin’s every time she shifted. He tried to focus on breathing in… out… in… out.Then his eyes lifted and he saw you.
The word hit him instantly, unfiltered, unthinking.You were standing near the edge of the circle, leaning casually against a wall, one arm folded over your waist, talking to Nayoung. The black dress clung to you perfectly, hugging every curve without effort, looking impossibly effortless confident.
And then he couldn’t stop himself. His gaze dipped. Just for a moment a fraction of a second.
He saw the delicate hint beneath the black, teasing him in a way that made his throat go dry, pulse spiking in a nearly uncontrollable rhythm. He jerked his eyes back up immediately, heat flooding his face, hands curling into fists in his lap as if that could steady him.
And then he felt it.You caught him anyway.Your eyes found his across the room. The flicker there was sharp, deliberate. Surprise? Maybe. Or something darker. Something more knowing. Your lips curved slightly, slow, teasing not quite a smile, more like a challenge.
Jungkook’s chest tightened. His lungs seemed to forget how to breathe.Beside him, Yebin leaned closer, voice soft and warm. “You okay?”“Yeah,” he said too quickly. Then steadier, trying to ground himself, “Yeah. I’m good.”
The bottle spun again, cheers erupting, a groan as someone dramatically ended up with it pointed at them. Jungkook barely noticed.
All he could think about was you. The way you stood there, the way you knew what you were doing to him, how you were entirely in control of his attention without even moving closer.
Every laugh, every movement, every flicker of your eyes it was like a current running straight through him. His fingers clenched, unclenched. His thoughts were chaotic, hot, sharp.
And then, as the laughter rolled around him, as Yebin’s warm presence nudged his awareness, the tension became almost unbearable. Sitting there between the noise, between her hand occasionally brushing his arm, and the undeniable pull of your gaze everything felt charged a little too charged.
The circle pulsed with energy, a living thing made of laughter, shouting, and the faint clink of bottles on the floor.“Y/N!” someone yelled from across the room. “Come on, join us!”
You shook your head, trying to play it cool. “Nope, not tonight,” you said, voice light, smirking.Nayoung, naturally, had zero patience for that. She grabbed your wrist in one swift move, tugging you forward like you had no choice in the matter. “Stop hiding, girl! You’re coming!”
You stumbled slightly, cheeks warming, and dropped into a space directly across from Jungkook. His eyes lifted from the chaos, widening for a fraction of a second. Your gaze met his. Without thinking, you mouthed a small, “Hi.”
He blinked, then mirrored you almost instantly, lips curving into a shy, slightly crooked smile. Your chest fluttered at the simple exchange brief, silent, but heavy with unspoken things.
“Good luck,” you mouthed playfully, just enough for him to catch it.He nodded, and for the first time all night, he seemed steadier, his hands still but posture slightly taller.
Yebin leaned toward him, voice low. “So, about that class project do you think we should start brainstorming ideas?”
Jungkook chuckled nervously, words spilling more easily than usual. “Yeah um, I think so. Maybe a flow analysis?”Her laugh was soft, light, and it made him grin. I can do this, he thought. I’m fine. I’ve got this.
Then the bottle spun.It rolled over polished floors, knocking into a shoe. Everyone leaned forward as it slowed stopped pointing straight at him.“Truth or dare?” someone shouted.
“Dare,” Jungkook said quickly, almost too quickly. The words tumbled out of him as if his body was moving faster than his brain could catch up.The crowd erupted. Gasps, cheers, whistles, all turning his face a little pink.
Jake, notorious for being loud and reckless, leaned forward with a mischievous grin. “Full on makeout with Y/N!”The room exploded. Whistles groans eyes darting between the two of you.
Your heart nearly jumped into your throat. Your pulse raced, stomach twisting into knots. You froze, hand gripping your knees, not out of fear for yourself, but because of him.
Your mind screamed. He doesn’t have to do this. Not in front of Yebin. Not like this.The chaos the noise, the shouting, the energy of the crowd all of it shrank to a distant hum behind your racing thoughts.
You could feel a strange, protective pang in your chest. He wasn’t just some boy to flirt with for dares. He was yours, in the quiet moments. Yours in all the little ways no one else could see. And now now the entire room was watching.
“I—I won’t do it if it makes you uncomfortable,” you blurted out before thinking, voice firm, eyes locked on him. This was so unlike you because you would have done this dare in instant
The crowd faltered slightly, curiosity and confusion mixing with anticipation. Everyone noticed your sudden outburst, but you didn’t care. All you could see was him.He blinked, momentarily startled, then a soft smile tugged at his lips.
“I’m not uncomfortable,” he said, quiet but certain. His eyes met yours for just a second longer than necessary.
You could feel it him, steadying himself, squaring his shoulders, gripping the edge of the floorboard under him like it anchored him. He stood, slowly, deliberately, and walked toward you.
Every step was measured, yet somehow electric. Your heart raced. Breath caught. You had taught him how to hold his ground, how to own a space, and now here he was right in front of you, doing exactly that.
The circle fell silent for a heartbeat, everyone sensing the tension between you two. His hand hovered just slightly near yours, not daring to reach yet, but the intent was clear.
You swallowed, cheeks heating, and gave a small, almost imperceptible nod, telling him without words that you trusted him.
Jungkook stopped a foot away, eyes flicking to yours, then to the floor, then back again. His voice was low, almost a whisper, but carried just enough for you to hear
“Okay I’ll do this my way.”Your breath hitched slightly. His way it was brave mervous perfectly him.
And as the first few onlookers leaned in, waiting for him to lean in and kiss you, he glanced once at the edge of the circle, saw Yebin watching, and just for a flicker of a second he let himself smirk.
Because he knew, without a doubt, that no matter what, you’d be the only person he wanted to impress.
The room seemed to shrink around you. People were cheering, but their voices were just background noise now, nothing compared to the sudden pulse of your own heart.
Jungkook stepped closer, eyes locking with yours, and the crowd’s energy didn’t matter. His hands hovered for a moment, unsure if he should reach out, and you almost forgot to breathe.
Then he did.His hand slid to the side of your face, thumb brushing your cheek, and your chest jolted. He leaned in slowly, almost teasingly, giving you the briefest pause before his lips pressed against yours.
The kiss was nothing like you expected.It was urgent hot and messy teeth grazed lips, hands tangled in hair, and you found yourself gripping his shoulders just as he gripped your waist.
The world disappeared music, shouting, everyone watching everything. There was only him. Only the heat of his mouth, the sharp inhale of his breath, the way his body pressed closer.
You tried to keep your mind straight he liked Yebin. This was supposed to be a damn stupid dare. You were supposed to be saving him from embarrassment. But your own body betrayed you, arching into him, lips moving against his, fingers tugging at the hem of his shirt.
Jungkook’s hands were firm but careful, sliding along your sides, one slipping just to the small of your back. He groaned against your lips, low and ragged, and it made something in your chest twist.
A gasp escaped your lips as his tongue briefly traced yours, teasing, tasting, testing boundaries. You knew if anyone dared interrupt, you’d barely notice. You couldn’t.
For a second, the reality of Yebin and the dare flickered in your mind. And then jealousy surged, sharp and hot.She’s watching, you thought. And he’s mine right now.
That thought fueled the intensity. Your fingers tangled in his damp hair from earlier, tugging gently, encouraging him closer. Jungkook shivered against you, lips moving faster, hands tightening around your waist.
When you finally pulled back for air, the two of you were flush, foreheads pressed together, breaths uneven. His eyes were wide, almost dazed, and something raw and unspoken flickered there the kind of look that could ruin you if you let it.
“Are are you okay?” he murmured, voice husky, lips still brushing yours.You let out a shaky laugh, letting your hands fall back to his shoulders. “Yeah,” you said. “I’m fine.”He smiled, that crooked, vulnerable smile that made your heart ache, and whispered, “You’re dangerous.”
You rolled your eyes, but didn’t let go. “You’re learning,” you said, your voice low and teasing, though your own pulse was still racing.
And in that moment, the room could have burned down around you. You didn’t care. You had him here. Just like that, wild, unrestrained, and everything you weren’t supposed to feel.
Jungkook pulled back smoothly, a slow, teasing smirk on his lips as if nothing had happened. The crowd erupted cheers, whistles, loud exclamations and for a moment, he just let them fuel his confidence, standing there like the center of attention had always belonged to him.
Nayoung nudged you sharply. “What the heck was that?” she hissed, eyes wide.You shrugged, still catching your breath. “I I don’t know,” you muttered, biting your lip. “Feels like he doesn’t even need my help anymore. He already knows everything.”
Your chest tightened, a small pang of something you didn’t quite want to name. You had spent all day teaching him, guiding him, and now he looked untouchable. Completely at ease in this new version of himself.
Jungkook had always been a quick study, but this this was different. He had never kissed anyone And yet, somehow, instinct guided him. Every subtle tilt, every brief pause, every soft press of lips against yours had been perfectly measured.
It wasn’t taught. You hadn’t shown him. You hadn’t coached him on the delicate ways of leaning in, reading a reaction, letting a moment stretch just long enough to feel thrilling without being reckless.
And yet, when it happened, he had known. Somehow, his body remembered what your hearts wanted before your minds even caught up.
Now, standing in the center of the room, letting the crowd’s noise wash over him, he exuded that same unshakable confidence. That quiet, magnetic assurance he hadn’t known he possessed until today. And it had nothing to do with bravado it was him, shaped by your guidance, yes, but now fully his own.
Meanwhile, Yebin’s expression had shifted. She didn’t look angry just thoughtful. Observant. Slightly displeased, maybe. Jungkook, ever perceptive, noticed immediately.“Hey,” he asked gently, stepping closer to her. “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing,” she said softly, a little too quickly. Her fingers fiddled with the hem of her dress, but her eyes flicked to his, sharp and calculating.
He didn’t push, but a moment later, she leaned closer, voice teasing yet deliberate. “Is anything going on between you and Y/N?”
Jungkook blinked at her, a little surprised, then shrugged casually. “No,” he said, his tone firm but calm. “She’s my childhood friend. Nothing more.”
Yebin smiled then, a small, satisfied curve of her lips. She reached for his hand, intertwining her fingers with his, and before Jungkook could protest or you could stop yourself from noticing she leaned in and pressed a soft kiss against his cheek.
Your stomach twisted. You wanted to look away, to pretend you weren’t seeing it, but you couldn’t. Your eyes burned, watching the scene play out: Yebin smiling at him, fingers entwined, lips grazing his skin.
And yet, despite the heat pooling in your chest, you felt an odd flutter too because even in that small gesture, you could see how steady Jungkook remained. Calm. Confident. Unshaken.
Something in you twisted again. Protectiveness, jealousy, pride it was all there, coiling tight in your stomach.You turned slightly, crossing your arms, forcing yourself to look indifferent, but inside, the ache lingered.
He’s mine. He’ll always be mine right?
For the first time, you weren’t sure anymore.
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