7 days-without a week pt3 (2.3k words!)
Jake sim x reader. #childhood friends #angst #fluff
If someone said the days came easy to you, they’d be wrong. so wrong.
your days started with Jake and ended with Jake, so when your mind and heart finally decided to let go, filtering Jake out was almost impossible.
you almost walked to Jake’s car, you almost yelled for him across the street, you almost messaged him, and you almost always wanted to stray towards him.
Ah. How embarrassing. Maybe you were clinging to him too much for a best friend only.
the argument and his words still felt very raw as if it’s the only memory you have with Jake.
“I was really being too much for a best friend huh. Now I see it and I don’t blame him for making me realise”
“Don’t be stupid y/n. Anyone would kill for a best friend like you. He’d wish he would’ve realise it sooner” euijoo
but you wish that soon never arrives. You’d rather be caught drinkjng expired milk than to be how embarassing you used to be.
“Well, there’s no point on that now. It’s time to focus my energy somewhere else. I’d get rid of this feelings for him so I can be good best friend again someday”
euijoo hated how hard you were to yourself 😔
you were initially hurt because of the rejection and then embarrassment settled.
Each emotions was a rollercoaster everyday :(((
the second week was going a lot easier, you’re attending the art club for help to busy yourself from Jake.
only to find him walking inside the classroom too????????
Jake’s eyes found and focused on yours ONLY, and suddenly he’s sitting next to you. He doesn’t even hear his friends call him
because jake was going to finally fix things with u
after he’s done shaking internally
Jake sees you concentrates back on painting. He realises it had been a while since he’s watched you in serenity.
But he’s got to do something than stare like a creep
“uhm... so are we supposed to just colour this anyway we like?” Jake felt SICK and nervous speaking to you
and you’re no better. first his voice surprised you, then nervous settled because he was speaking to you as if nothing had or is happening between you two
You only hum and nodded, returning back to your work
He felt awkward. He longs to talk to you and spend more time with you without having this awkward tension. Jake just wants to talk to you about anything and hear you rant about absolutely anything and everything.
“can… can we share paint? They didn’t give me any”
“Sure... Or you can have mine. I can ask euijoo to share with me instead” he missed your voice but the ugly mention of the male’s name struck a bullet.
just when you’re about to stand, he holds your wrist, stopping you from moving.
Ah… he should’ve done this when you first walked away he thinks.
He should’ve followed those kdrama moment
“No, we can share instead right?” his hold on your wrist loosen but his eyes on yours are still strong
“and you know I don’t like sharing what’s mine with other people” he mumbles, maybe without a thought to his words.
Uh? Did he mean you? The audacity
“This isn’t about the paint anymore… right?”
“Y/n, I’m really sorry about that day.”
“I was… I was really annoyed that day. I know it’s not an excuse, and I should’ve spoken to you about it maturely but I- um... AHHH”
Jake sim is frustrated at himself
“Look, what I’m trying to say is. I’m so sorry for all the shitty things I’ve said and done. I just- I miss you. I honestly really miss you and I just want my best friend back. Can we start over?”
What? To start over? “What does that even mean?”
“I think I- no, I like you too y/n.” He bites his lips “and I really miss you-“
Ahh. So that’s what it was about.
“You don’t like me Jake. You’re only saying that because I’m no longer around you. You’re only feeling guilty and you’re mistaking it for something else”
“I don’t want to start over.” To start the embarrassment all over again? no. you don’t want that
“You’re mean y/n. You don’t get to decide whether I like you or not”
“I’m mean? If I’m mean, then what were you that day? Just give up on this Jake”
“Look, I’m already apologising for that. I’m sorry again but I won’t give up. I can’t give up” he knows it sounds desperate and embarrassing but he can’t give up
“ I’m saying it nicely Jake. I don’t want to start again”
“That’s unfair. You didn’t give up for years, aren’t you being a hypocrite?” oh that shouldn’t have slipped out
“I’ve given up now. You should too-“
“Nope! I’m not giving up y/n. I’ll show you it’s real, be prepared for it!” and he’s off, leaving a half painted bear.
Sim Jake stuck to his word.
“The turn have now tabled” Riki laugh, watching Jake run towards your direction with a hot chocolate in hand early in the morning.
“He really isn’t giving up huh” Sunghoon laughs but is impressed at how much effort their friend is giving
Jake had been going strong in his pursuit for 4 days. Greeting you every morning, asking if you want a ride, messaging you, trying to talking to you, and is always gravitating towards you.
You’re afraid to say Jake had also been acting beyond the boundaries of friendship.
One day, you’re wearing a short sleeve when a cool breeze took over the afternoon. Heeseung saw you shiver and offered his blazer. Jake stood up, threw the clothing on the floor and zipped his hoodie on you instead.
Another one was when he joined yours and euijoo’s walk to the shop just outside of the campus. He noticed you’re walking towards the road, so he jogs next to you, shielding you from an incoming slow vehicle.
The one which stuck out to everyone was that time after one late lecture. Jake who happened to be waiting for you outside of your class, instantly saw it wasn’t your day when you walked out.
His heart broke for you :( (his bby is stressed) so without a word, he walked up and engulfed you in a hug amidst the crowd. His hands covered your ears preventing you from hearing the whispers until everyone dispersed
that day , you followed as he took you to his car and sat you on the back seat. He wrapped you with his spare blanket (he’s always had for you) and played your playlist to calm you down. He never left your side until you were calm enough to go home (driving you home too ofc)
“I can’t believe not only you rejected him, but also not giving in when he makes moves on you. I’m kinda impressed but also confuse” euijoo comments.
“He’s returning your feelings and showing he’s determined, but you still haven’t changed your mind?”
“What if it’s only temporary joojoo? Jake can be easily influenced sometimes and I’m scared this is one of those times”
“Well, i think this influence might a good thing this time and if it’s coming from the right people like Jay, heeseung and the rest? I don’t think it’s anything to be scared of. You trust them too right?”
You do. but you’re still scared
even if your heart does little flips each time he’s around you
“day 5 of Sim Jaeyun being a total simp!” Riki laughed.
“My guy is going strong but y/n isn’t changing her mind still” Heeseung joined “rightfully so”
“Stop, I can’t think of anymore ways to tell her I actually do like her, and I feel like each day I lose her” Jake slumps on his friend’s bed
“Is she going to the match this Sunday? You can totally ask Press Yang to come up with a plan. He’d be totally down for it. That guy loves drama”
“Hey, I have to go. Just thought of something” Jake is already rushing out of the door; the the way all his friends wave him off except Jay, busying himself on his phone.
On the 6th day, you find Sim Jaeyun outside of the library after your study session.
He waits for the crowd to disappear before he speaks.
“can i- can i try one last time?” you’re confused
“One last time y/n. I’m showing you I’m serious about you and us this time. And if- if you still want me to give up after, I’ll respect that”
“We have a match tomorrow in the school court and I’d like it if you came.”
“Oh! But it’s totally up to you, but it would be cool if you came… um because it felts empty not seeing you there- I mean. Oh my god, this isn’t part of what I practised”
There’s your awkward first year highschool Sim Jaeyun
“Here too. It’s not much and there’s a note inside for you too. Don’t read it now before I leave so” you take the folded fabric and watch as Jake makes a run for it
The boy literally pulled lighting fucking mcqueen🏃🏻♂️
His antics makes you chuckle. Brings you back to first yesr uni
you reach for the note inside and pocket it before unfolding the piece of cloth.
It’s his jersey with his name and your favourite number
You don’t remember Jake having this number on the back of his uniform. It had always been his lucky no.5
You reach for his note and read it.
“Hey yn, I know this isn’t much but, as you can see, I changed my jersey to your lucky number. It might seem cheesy but, I realise I’ve always been lucky with and by your existence around me. You’re my lucky charm. I was a little stupid to realise that a bit too late. I’m sorry. Initially, I felt embarrassed planning on this, but then I felt happy and excited to do this for you. I understand why you like to gift me things now :)”
Jake sim is a silly silly boy
“I don’t know if you can tell yet but I actually really like you. And I really want this to work for us if you’re willing to trust me again. I would try my best not to fuck it up.
I know this probably isn’t going to make up for all the damage I’ve done but this is my best for now. If you decide not to come, I totally understand and I’ll stick to my words. I miss you. I miss my best friend and Layla’s adopted mom. I’m sorry that it took this much for me to realise how important you are”
Silly boy. Your heart hadn’t really changed huh
Jake Sim feels sick once again. He’s in the court with his new number on the back. The game starts is a couple of minute…
He knows it was up to you at the end of the day but it doesn’t stop his heart break when the whistle blows and the game starts without his lucky charm.
Jake is now alone by his locker. He refused celebration invites by his team member after a huge win.
He didn’t feel like he won at all because he lost you.
He understands now. He understands how you felt at that moment when he said those words 2 weeks ago. He knows how it felt to be abandoned by your own best friend. The pinky promise you both made not to leave each other at the age 10 doesn’t matter.
All because he broke it first
Jake felt the tears come down and he can’t blame anyone but himself. He’ll have to live with it.
Jake Sim is ready to face his new reality. He walks out of the court towards his car-
to find you leaning on it.
shivering in the evening breeze with his jersey on your body
Is he dreaming? Is he hallucinating again? But you weren’t in the court?
“Oh! Congrats Mr. MVP! You played well there. was it the lucky charm on your back?” you grinned “had to sit somewhere else today. You’re too popular”
Jake feels his knee wobble, and wobble they did until he’s kneeling with a tear rolling down again.
Oh so that’s why you weren’t in your seat
You were there. You’re in front of him now.
His breath is shaky but a release of relief comes out.
You jog towards him, sitting down to his level, wiping his tears. “Why are you crying? You literally won”
Jake Sim really won. In a quick swift, he lifts you in a tight hug, spinning on the spot.
“I promise I won’t hurt you again. I promise I’ll be your best friend. I promise I’ll be your soulmate. I promise I won’t make you leave like that again”
“You’re my best friend. I won’t let you”
“And as your boyfriend I promise I’ll keep my promises”
“And as your girlfriend. I keep reminding you”
7 days a week, what did they mean to each other.
an: that’s allllll for me! I hope you also found the Easter egg in there🤭
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