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Hoping that one day i'll fell again like the first time i came across spideykoo
Heyy queen! Are u able to recommend me any bts fics of the maknae line?
Hi! I mentioned some of my favorite JK fics here not too long ago, one of which is also a Tae fic (ruin you & ruined), and then these are ceo!JK fics and these are unrequited love JK fics.
As for Tae, I love:
Silk & Stones by @taegularities
Maybe I Do by @chateautae
Heart of the Flame by @chateautae
(Honestly just go check out both of these lovely ladiesâ masterlists for amazing fics)
And for Jimin, I love:
Lover to Leon On by @sketchguk
Sweet Love by @spideyjimin
I genuinely apologize for not having more but I havenât been reading much lately bc Iâve been busy writing, plus I have a terrible memory so unless I remember the title or author, the fic gets lost in the void đ Iâve read some amazing Tae and Jimin fics over the years but I just canât recall enough details to share them with you.
thanks a lot for recommending sweet love, alyssa đ
Hi,I loved its steel and silk do you have any more recommendations đ
private practice by @seokbite
FROM THE BEGINNING TILL THE END IT WAS PERFECTION.
sextape & lego hearts by @ggukiebar
PHENOMENAL WRITING, EXECUTION, SCENE DELIVERY, IâM A BIG BIG FAN.
close your eyes by @spideyjimin
everything she produces is a MASTERPIECE ANYWAY, I canât wait to get in my bed and start reading this!
this is so so sweet of you 𫣠thank you very much and i hope youâll enjoy close your eyes đ
âhello i relly enjoy your ff recs and reviews âŁď¸ i was wondering if you have any hybrid jk ff to rec?? (literally any type of animal is fine) i really like the concept but tbh i love like more dark tone ones where jungkook isnt acting like a baby n stuff... mostly they are all just the same and just fluffy etc and i dont really go with that, it feels like every single hybrid au is the same at this point :/
âtbh i have so much trouble with finding fics lately and im really frustrated by the fact that most fics here on tumblr are mostly ai one shots that have so much likes just cause they contain only smut?? like there is sooo many writers that dont get the recognition they deserve and they actually wrote it by themself i hate it tbh. I do like reading smut ofc but if it only contains that its just boring. the tension is the best part and you can acctualyy see when someone is writing by themself and really know the emotional side compared to those ai ones :/ and real people have better humor imo... idk i wonder what do you think about it??
âsorry for this long ass ask askdhjfhg thank u sm!!
Hybrid au ~ Jeon Jungkook
⤡ ăA Beast and a Bracelet by @beautifulpaprika | Beast!jk x reader
⤡ ăBonded by @borathae | Alpha!Jungkook x f. omega!Reader ËËË
⤡ ăYou kept the Rose by @minalous | Vampire!Jungkook x Reader
⤡ ăBloodlines entwined by @spideyjimin | Werewolf!jungkook x female reader ËËË
⤡ ăMoonstruck by @jeonsweetpea | Werewolf & Vampire Hybrid!AU, Supernatural!AU | Hybrid!Jungkook x Hybrid!Reader | Werewolf!Taehyung x Hybrid!Reader ËËË
⤡ ăBewitching by @taegularities | Vampire!au ËËË
⤡ ăBlessed With A Curse by @sweetestofchaos | Werewolf!Jungkook x Hybrid!Reader ËËË
⤡ ăTo tame a God by @jeonstudios | Wolf au, alpha!JK ËËË
⤡ ăLisp by @aquagustd | Snake hybrid!jungkook ËËË
⤡ ăThis Mortal Coil by @jinfizz | Alpha!Jungkook x Unspecified Wolf!Reader ËËË
â§âËđď¸back to jungkook library đ
â§âËđď¸back to the library đ
ahhhhh, hala dear. oh yesh i did a search and only rabbit shows. i haven't read much in this au, few only, so this list for you and me. happy reading. even im tired of ai fics, like why why would you do that.
thank you for reading my reviews âĄ
thanks a lot for the mention đĽšđ
hi catie! i saw that you havenât updated since last week so i wanted to check in. how are you? are you doing okay? i hope that youâre doing good and taking care of yourself.
hi angel ⨠thanks for checking up on me and for noticing my little absence, thatâs really sweet đ iâm doing fine, but basically, last monday, i started at my new job and letâs just say that the past week has been intense and tiring, to say the least, and before starting the new job, i was on holidays and decided to make to most of it to write and be active here because i knew that iâd be more absent so yeah, thatâs it đ thanks for your sweet ask, angel! i hope youâre doing well and thriving in life đ
love the new theme !!
thanks love, means a lot coming from you!! đ iâm also sending you a looooooot of love and all my support, itâs been heartbreaking to read what people have been doing to you and you definitely donât deserve it đ˘ iâm always here for you â¤ď¸
Catie, you keep dropping one amazing fic after another I seriously canât keep up! Dangerous Woman definitely lives up to its title. It already sounds like it's going to be a wild ride. I need to finish Bloodlines first before I dive into the others. But Iâm definitely looking forward to your new work
hi love ⨠thanks for your nice words!! i couldnât even keep up with myself đ itâs definitely going to be a wild ride but iâm aiming to make it funny too, and for bloodlines entwined, i hope youâre enjoying it so far đ
Is this the catie convergence the world isn't ready for?
I saw we became mooties some time ago and meant to send an ask about the "catie convergence" and forgot đ please pretend this was sent way earlier đđ˝ đđ˝
the caties are finally assembling!! genuinely happy to meet another catie (you're actually the only one i've ever met đŤŁ) & i love your username âŁď¸
& don't worry, i also wanted to reach out to you but totally forgot đ¤Śđťââď¸
it is an honour to be your first catieđĽš, catie.
And thank you! I've always big a big fan of your blog. Always lovely to see a spideyjimin postđЎ
youâre so so sweet, catie 𼚠thank you so so much for your nice words!!
#DANGEROUSWOMAN | jjk (teaser)
⤡ being nosy was your and your neighbor, jungkook, favorite hobby, together with teasing each other over the silliest things. however, things take a spicier turn when you decide to get revenge after he doesnât let you sleep.   Â
â Â pairing: jungkook x fem. readerÂ
â Â genre: neighbors au, kind of friends to lovers, a bit of fluff, and smut
â rating: 18+Â
â Â words for the teaser: 479
â Â warnings for the teaser: strong language, swearing, mention of sex, teasing, and implied masturbation
â authorâs note: soooo, i'm doing a lot of progress on this and hopefully, i'll be able to post it soon! at first, i wanted it to be short but i'm like 4k into it and haven't even reached the smutty part or some other scenes i want to include 𫣠these two will be absolute teases, but we love them, & just for context, Melissa and Carter are their neighbors who are constantly fighting đ i'm also so proud of the banner and i've been dying to share it with you đ let me know if you want to be tagged for this â¨
âApologies accepted,â you say. âOn one condition.â
âIâm all ears,â he replies.
Your lower lip is caught between your teeth. This is the perfect moment to get revenge for the sleep disruption and for the nonsense he just threw in your face. Heâll probably kill you, but you donât care. You have to try.
âNo girls for a month,â you say with a sly smile.
Jungkook instantly shakes his head, âAbsolutely no.â Â
His face is absolutely hilarious. His eyes are incredibly wide, his eyebrows are furrowed, and his cheeks are taking on a pink shade. Is he embarrassed or shocked? Good question, but you hope for both. Â
âThen, youâll have to find a new neighbor to bother,â you immediately turn around and walk to your apartment.
âWait,â he comes after you, his hand grabbing your wrist to prevent you from walking away. âAre you serious?â
âWhy wouldnât I be?â you tilt your head. âDid I look like I was joking?â
You definitely are, but youâre trying to see if heâll just surrender. This will be the biggest cockblock ever.
âYouâre asking me to go a full month without sexâŚâ he runs his fingers through his hair. âYou know I barely survive a week.â
âI know,â you say with the biggest teasing smile on your face. âBut you compared me to Melissa and basically implied I couldnât survive without you, which is deeply hurtful.â It isnât, but youâre not going to say it. âItâs either your questionable chicks or me.â
âYou canât be serious,â he mumbles under his breath.
âYou still have your hand to help you out,â you suggest, trying to offer him a solution.
âAs if my hand could ever be like a pussy,â he shakes his head, completely defeated. You clearly handed him a dilemma, and itâs funny to watch. Even better than Melissa and Carterâs telenovela. Â
âMaybe you can find something better at a sex shop,â you offer.
For sure, youâll be the death of him before the end of the day. How can you just throw things like that as if you werenât asking him to go without sex for an entire month? Thereâs no way heâll survive that much. But he values your friendship way too much. If he has to go a full month without sex to keep hearing your bullshit when he bothers you, so be it.
âOkay,â he agrees with your crazy condition. âIâll do it.â
To say youâre surprised is an understatement. You were expecting a lot of begging and bargaining, but definitely not him giving up that easily, especially when it comes to his mindblowing sex.
âReally?â A smile stretches on your face. âYouâd choose me over your hookups?â Â
âDonât flatter yourself,â he rolls his eyes. âIâd rather use my hand for a month straight than be forever deprived of your stupid comments over our neighbors.â
thanks brenda!! hope youâll enjoy it once it is out đ
i just finished 'close your eyes' and this: âI love the man that I am when Iâm with you,â might genuinely be my favourite line in the whole fic. it's gonna live in my head for a while, i'm telling you!! imagine being so deep in love that now you're also loving the version of yoursef who's in love?!! there's something beautiful about learning to be comfortable and more loving (towards oneself) in their presence⌠like it becomes easier to love yourself while loving them. idk how to explain it properly but it genuinely moved me. it was so subtle yet special at the same time. SOOOO beautiful! and,, your writing throughout the fic was genuinely so so lovely. absolutely loved reading it. đŤśđź
thanks for reading, angel! â¤ď¸ and woow, i didn't imagine that sentence to have any impact honestly, it just came as i was writing it, but it genuinely touches me that you loved it â¤ď¸and it's such a beautiful way to see this sentence because i wouldn't have ever thought about it like that! and god, i couldn't agree more with you!
thank you so so much for this adorable ask, for your sweet words and for reading this mini-series â¤ď¸
Tumblr Blog Termination Warning â FOR WRITERS WITH TAGLISTS!
Yesterday my entire blog was terminated TWICE without warning by Tumblr while I was tagging the folks in my Pope taglist in the comments. There was no warning, no email. I just hit 'enter' and boom I got the termination notice.
Almost 10k followers and thousands of fics gone in an instant.
I raised a ticket and an hour later the blog was reactivated. There was no info about what I did wrong but an email that said, itâs been reactivated. I still didn't have one that told me why I had been terminated. Two mins later I went back to the taglist and picked up where I left off with the Pope taglist and immediately, as soon as I clicked 'enter' it happened again.
So, I raised another ticket. Â
Itâs my belief that theyâve activated a bot to stop scammers from tagging loads of folks in those âsend me money for fake charityâ posts they do, and unfortunately if you have a big taglist youâll fall into that net too.
Iâm not sure how this effects people who put their taglists in the actual post, but I imagine theyâll also be cracking down on that at some point if scammers start to use that method.
I just wanted to make everyone aware so that what happened to me doesnât happen to other people.
#DANGEROUSWOMAN | jjk (teaser)
⤡ being nosy was your and your neighbor, jungkook, favorite hobby, together with teasing each other over the silliest things. however, things take a spicier turn when you decide to get revenge after he doesnât let you sleep.   Â
â Â pairing: jungkook x fem. readerÂ
â Â genre: neighbors au, kind of friends to lovers, a bit of fluff, and smut
â rating: 18+Â
â Â words for the teaser: 479
â Â warnings for the teaser: strong language, swearing, mention of sex, teasing, and implied masturbation
â authorâs note: soooo, i'm doing a lot of progress on this and hopefully, i'll be able to post it soon! at first, i wanted it to be short but i'm like 4k into it and haven't even reached the smutty part or some other scenes i want to include 𫣠these two will be absolute teases, but we love them, & just for context, Melissa and Carter are their neighbors who are constantly fighting đ i'm also so proud of the banner and i've been dying to share it with you đ let me know if you want to be tagged for this â¨
âApologies accepted,â you say. âOn one condition.â
âIâm all ears,â he replies.
Your lower lip is caught between your teeth. This is the perfect moment to get revenge for the sleep disruption and for the nonsense he just threw in your face. Heâll probably kill you, but you donât care. You have to try.
âNo girls for a month,â you say with a sly smile.
Jungkook instantly shakes his head, âAbsolutely no.â Â
His face is absolutely hilarious. His eyes are incredibly wide, his eyebrows are furrowed, and his cheeks are taking on a pink shade. Is he embarrassed or shocked? Good question, but you hope for both. Â
âThen, youâll have to find a new neighbor to bother,â you immediately turn around and walk to your apartment.
âWait,â he comes after you, his hand grabbing your wrist to prevent you from walking away. âAre you serious?â
âWhy wouldnât I be?â you tilt your head. âDid I look like I was joking?â
You definitely are, but youâre trying to see if heâll just surrender. This will be the biggest cockblock ever.
âYouâre asking me to go a full month without sexâŚâ he runs his fingers through his hair. âYou know I barely survive a week.â
âI know,â you say with the biggest teasing smile on your face. âBut you compared me to Melissa and basically implied I couldnât survive without you, which is deeply hurtful.â It isnât, but youâre not going to say it. âItâs either your questionable chicks or me.â
âYou canât be serious,â he mumbles under his breath.
âYou still have your hand to help you out,â you suggest, trying to offer him a solution.
âAs if my hand could ever be like a pussy,â he shakes his head, completely defeated. You clearly handed him a dilemma, and itâs funny to watch. Even better than Melissa and Carterâs telenovela. Â
âMaybe you can find something better at a sex shop,â you offer.
For sure, youâll be the death of him before the end of the day. How can you just throw things like that as if you werenât asking him to go without sex for an entire month? Thereâs no way heâll survive that much. But he values your friendship way too much. If he has to go a full month without sex to keep hearing your bullshit when he bothers you, so be it.
âOkay,â he agrees with your crazy condition. âIâll do it.â
To say youâre surprised is an understatement. You were expecting a lot of begging and bargaining, but definitely not him giving up that easily, especially when it comes to his mindblowing sex.
âReally?â A smile stretches on your face. âYouâd choose me over your hookups?â Â
âDonât flatter yourself,â he rolls his eyes. âIâd rather use my hand for a month straight than be forever deprived of your stupid comments over our neighbors.â
How are you doing
hiii angel! i'm doing very great, enjoying my last days off & you? â¨
Is this the catie convergence the world isn't ready for?
I saw we became mooties some time ago and meant to send an ask about the "catie convergence" and forgot đ please pretend this was sent way earlier đđ˝ đđ˝
the caties are finally assembling!! genuinely happy to meet another catie (you're actually the only one i've ever met đŤŁ) & i love your username âŁď¸
& don't worry, i also wanted to reach out to you but totally forgot đ¤Śđťââď¸
close your eyes : part I | jjk
⤡ meeting jungkook at yoongiâs birthday was unexpected, but in less than twenty-four hours, he made you feel more alive than you have in years. letting him into your life felt just natural, but that doesnât mean itâs simple. as you slowly get to know him, you find yourself trusting him more⌠but should you really? or is he hiding something from you?
â Â pairing: jungkook x fem. readerÂ
â Â genre: strangers to lovers, ceo au, biker au, slow burn, angst, fluff, and smut
â rating: 18+Â
â Â words: 24,418
â Â warnings: alcohol consumption, kind of tipsy, jungkook canât keep his eyes off our girl, mention of divorce, nervousness, mention of grief, mention of heartbreak, mention of breakup, mention of loneliness, some awkwardness, swearing, teasing, mention of crying, a kind of little argument, theyâre both stubborn, kind of self sabotage, mention of masturbation, mention of death, lots of kissing, fingering, protected sex, penetrative sex, good old missionary, and multiple orgasms
â authorâs note: soooo, this ficâs idea popped up really randomly and i simply started writing it đ this fic is honestly pure softness, but also messy at the same time. the point here is to depict someone who struggles with love after spending sooo long by herself, and she falls for someone who lets her guide the pace⌠biker jungkook had to be part of this, of course! this fic isnât made to be perfect, itâs actually the opposite. honestly, i hope you all find a jungkook like this one in your lives đ wanted to aslo tell you that this fic will be fully written from oc's perspective, and there aren't any glimpses of jungkook's thoughts. also, special shoutout to @kooppss for her support!! she got to see this fic being written and how it changed đ hope youâll enjoy it my loves đ
SERIES MASTERLIST | PART II
The night is slowly settling, the sky taking on shades of red as the blue gets darker. For a brief moment, your eyes look up, a smile stretching on your face. The sky is beautiful tonight.
Right now, youâre waiting for your best friend outside the restaurant, as you agreed with her some hours ago. While you do so, a handsome man catches your attention. His eyes meet yours for a hot second before he steps inside the restaurant. Â
âYn,â someone screams.
A bright smile grows on your face as you look to your right. Hyunri, your best friend, has finally arrived.
âHyunri,â you say before holding her in your arms.
Tonight, youâre gathering to celebrate Yoongiâs birthday. Juhee, his wife and your best friend, has pulled out this little dinner to celebrate his 40th birthday. Anyone else would have probably asked for a big celebration, but itâs not his style. He prefers intimate dinners filled with loved ones.
âDid you wait long?â she asks when you break apart.
âNo,â you reply. âMaybe a minute.â
She smiles at you. Itâs been a while since you last saw her, which only heightened how much you missed her. She studied with you before you worked in the same company for a while, and last year she quit. Since then, you havenât been seeing each other that much even though you speak every day.
Before she even gets the chance to do or say anything else, you grab her hand to take a proper look at her wedding ring. Her boyfriend proposed two days ago in the most romantic and beautiful way.
âLet me see the beauty,â you tell her.
Your eyes sparkle with joy. Hyunri deserves all the happiness in the world. Sheâs kind of crazy, but for sure, a woman with a big heart. No matter what, you can count on her. Sheâd even commit a crime for you if you ever asked.
âWoow,â you say. âItâs even prettier than in the pictures.â
âI know, right?â she asks while moving her hand to make the diamond sparkle.
âMust have cost a lot,â you say.
âBut I deserve expensive shit,â she says.
You chuckle, but sheâs right. She does deserve that.
âRight,â you shake your head while smiling even more.
Nothing has been decided just yet, but theyâre planning on getting married next summer. They have more than a year to get everything settled. Honestly, you canât wait for their big day. You know itâll be mindblowing and extravagant like she is.
âNow, letâs get inside before Juhee kills us,â you tell her.
She giggles as the two of you head inside. The restaurant seems absolutely fancyâthe type of place where the meal's presentation looks better than a painting. But itâs a once-in-a-while experience.
âHello,â the host greets you once inside.
âHello, weâre here for Min Yoongiâs birthday,â Hyunri says.
Your best friend is the social butterfly. The two of you are total opposites, like the moon and the sun. Nonetheless, youâre quite the duo. A lot of times, you wonder how on earth the two of you get along, but then you realize how much you complete each other, and your friendship just makes sense.
âYes,â he offers you a bright smile. âFollow me.â
The man guides you to the huge terrace in the back, which basically looks like a garden. There is a rather long table placed on one side, and you recognize Juhee and Yoongi at the center. A bright smile grows on your face when you see them. Both you and Hyunri head to them, not paying any attention to the other people around the table.
âHappy birthday, Yoongi,â you and Hyunri tell him as you step up to him.
He stands up immediately, pulling you both into a warm hug before stepping back with an easy smile and thanking you for the warm wishes.
Itâs genuinely great to see him again. Heâs always been kind, and youâre glad you met him through Juhee. They definitely make a great couple; they just fit perfectly together. Sometimes, if youâre honest, you feel a tiny flicker of envy.
âThanks, girls,â he says with a bright smile, gesturing toward the table. âSit wherever you want.â
For the first time, you take a proper look at the table. Your eyes move across the guests, scanning the empty seats. Then, to your surprise, you see the handsome guy from outside. Now that heâs closer to you, he seems even prettier. Is it even possible?
Youâre not sure if itâs destiny or a pure coincidence, but the only two remaining seats are the ones in front of him.
âPerfect,â Hyunri says casually, already moving forward.
She just sits down while talking to Yoongi, completely unbothered, which leaves you right across from the handsome guy. You pull your chair back, placing your bag down by your feet before finally looking up.
Heâs already watching you.
For a brief second, you meet his eyes without flinching. Thereâs a flicker of recognition there, and then, slowly, the corner of his mouth lifts. His gaze is intense on you, and itâs honestly hard to simply look back at him.
You glance around the table, trying to avoid his gaze and looking for the bottle of wine. Youâll definitely need it to survive the night if youâre going to have the handsome stranger in front of you. Â
When you find it, you just pick it up and fill your glass. While Hyunri is still deep in conversation with Yoongi, you fill her glass as well. Itâs no secret that she adores wine. She could drown in it if she could.
âThanks,â she murmurs when she notices it.
âNo problem,â you reply.
You donât look back right away. You let the conversation around you settle, letting yourself blend into the rhythm of the table. You need some time and courage to interact with people. It usually drains your soul, so you definitely need some time before engaging with people around you.
When you lift your gaze again, heâs still looking at you. This time, you donât look away as quickly. You bring the glass of wine to your lips, never looking away, and this moment is long enough to notice the way his gaze doesnât waver, and how he doesnât seems worried about being caught. Itâs like heâs even happy that you noticed it.
Then, he looks away first. You blink and let out a quiet breath you hadnât realized you were holding.
Conversation starts to settle around youâpeople picking up threads, asking questions, passing drinks down the table. The man next to you, Hoseok, starts to talk to you as well. Heâs an absolute ray of sunshine, always throwing jokes.
But no matter what, your attention keeps slipping back to the hot stranger. Itâs like your body knows youâre being watched and you need to catch it. Itâs never obvious, but itâs frequent enough that you start noticing a pattern. A glance when you laugh. Another one when you speak.
âOkay,â Hyunri murmurs after a while, leaning just enough for her shoulder to brush yours.
âWhat?â you ask with evident curiosity, your gaze looking at the plate in front of you.
âThe guy in front of you,â she continues, âhe keeps looking at you.â
You let out a small and dismissive huff. âNo, he doesnât.â
âOh, he does,â she replies.
You shake your head, reaching for your glass. The fact that she noticed how frequently he looks at you makes you feel a bit uncomfortable and shy.
âYouâre imagining things,â you dismiss her once again before taking a sip of wine.
The second you glance up again, there he is, looking at you. You donât drop your gaze immediately. You hold it for a beat before finally looking away.
âStill imagining it?â she whispers, clearly amused. âHe definitely likes you.â
Her lips stretch into a smile, but you shake your head. The smug smile on her face almost makes you laugh. Any chance she gets, she tries to patch you up with someone. If she could, sheâd make you date the entire world. You know it comes from a good place, but youâre just so introverted. Â Â Â
âShut up,â you say, nudging her lightly under the table.
She instantly giggles, definitely enjoying herself.
âAnd heâs definitely hot,â she adds.
âHyunri,â you warn her. âDonât.â
âIâm just saying,â she replies. âHeâs into you, and you should try talking to him.â
You look away, avoiding both her and his gazes. This is so strange, and it doesnât really make you comfortable. Of course, it feels good to have a man looking at you so intently, but youâre not used to it. It hasnât happened a lot in the past four years.
âPlease,â she literally begs.
You take a deep breath before saying, âOkay, Iâll try.â
She smiles widely with happiness, and it warms your heart. You know youâll have to interact with him at least once; otherwise, sheâll end up annoying you for the rest of your life.
The evening stretches on, the energy softening as food and drinks are being served and conversations split into smaller groups. At some point, Hoseok turns toward you with an easy smile.
âHow do you know Yoongi?â he asks.
You turn slightly toward him. âThrough his wife, Juhee. We were coworkers.â
âOh really?â
You nod. âShe had started dating him when I joined the company, so I got the whole Juhee-Yoongi package straight away.â
He chuckles while shaking his head.
âYeah, theyâre quite the couple.â
âAnd you?â
He starts explaining how he met Yoongi years ago, together with a certain Jungkook. They were neighbors when they were younger. Their moms were close friends, and the three of them always hung out together. They still do it today. You carefully listen to him, not bothering to ask who the third guy is.
For a moment, you even forget the man in front of you. Youâre so deep in the conversation with Hoseok, and you're more than glad to learn a bit more about Yoongi. Youâve only known him as an adult, and it seems so weird to discover who he was as a kid and teenager.
Hoseok then starts to explain how he ever found out about Juhee. His story is very similar to what she told you, but youâre hearing Yoongi's side, which is more than interesting. They were roommates, he was in a relationship, and she was in love with him.
âEven if he didnât want to admit it, Yoongi was so into Juhee.â
The voice comes from across the table, cutting gently into the conversation. You look up. Itâs him. Heâs leaning forward just slightly now, his attention fully directed at you. Â
âYeah,â Hoseok adds. âHe was always talking about her when he was still dating this Jennifer.â
Juhee always makes fun of Yoongi for having dated this Swedish girl for a while. She likes to say that he wanted to try something exotic just to poke him, and he really goes with it. Heâs totally in love with his wife, which you find absolutely adorable.
âAnd how did he react when she confessed to him?â you ask with curiosity.
Your best friend told you that after two years of being roommates, she finally confessed to him, but he totally dismissed her as he was still with this Jennifer.
âOh man,â Hoseok laughs.
A hint of amusement flashes in the eyes of the guy in front of you. âHe panicked.â
You laugh, shaking your head. âReally?â
âHe came to my place, totally freacking out because he didnât know what to do. He clearly wasnât in love with Jennifer, but knew how down bad he was for Juhee.â
âJungkook told him to break up with Jennifer,â Hoseok begins.
âBut he clearly didnât listen to me,â the man in front of you finishes.
So, heâs the famous Jungkook, which makes sense. He wouldnât have randomly jumped into your conversation.
âSeems like he eventually did,â you add.
Jungkook sincerely smiles before saying, âBecause I kept repeating it every day.â
You chuckle, your gaze deep into his. Hoseok glances between the two of you, smiling slightly as if heâs picked up on something.
âIâm glad he listened to you,â you reply. âI wouldnât have met him if he didnât.â
Everything would have been so different, but you know that eventually, Yoongi and Juhee would have found their way to each other. They were roommates and madly in love.
Thereâs a brief pause, but itâs not awkward at all.
Youâre both looking at each other, as if the world around had completely vanished. Hoseok then continues talking, but you donât really listen anymore, too captivated by Jungkook. Eventually, you glance away, focusing on the conversation about how everything started between your best friend and her husband.
Jungkook ends up asking if you were at their wedding, which you werenât. Your sister was getting married a day before in Italy, and you couldnât make it to Juhee and Yoongiâs marriage. It saddened you back then, but itâs fine. They never resented you for that, and they showed you all the weddingâs pictures, which made it feel like you were there with them.
As the night keeps going, you talk with everyone around you and keep drinking wine. At some point, you can clearly feel the effect of the alcohol in your system, but you donât really care. Youâre not driving tonight. However, youâre clearly conscious that you need to slow down. Otherwise, youâll get wasted before the end of the party.
The huge cake with the candles arrives, and you celebrate Yoongiâs birthday. He seems genuinely happy, and it fills your heart that he wanted you to be present at this special day for him. For a brief moment, your eyes meet Jungkookâs, and an odd warmth spreads throughout your body.
Right after eating the cake, Hyunri has to leave and makes you promise that youâll let her know once youâre home. Youâre left alone, but honestly, it doesnât worry or scare you at all. Hoseok has proven himself to be a great company, together with Jungkook. The three of you talked a lot, and you have to admit that theyâre funny.
Jungkookâs constant gaze on you makes you feel more and more desirable, and you wish the night would never stop.
By the time the night starts winding down, the terrace feels different. People are slowly leaving in small groups, chair scraping softly, and goodbyes stretching longer than they need to. When almost everybody has left the restaurant, you decide to do the same. Itâs already late, and you should probably go back home.
You say your goodbyes to Yoongi and Juhee, thanking them again for the invitation. She tells you that you should definitely organize something sometime. Outside work, you havenât seen each other in a while, and you also miss their daughter, Bora, whom you consider your niece. You absolutely need to organize something.
Somehow, without really planning it, you end up outside with Jungkook.
The night air is cooler now, brushing against you as you see everybody splitting and leaving. For a second, itâs just the two of you standing there. He glances at you, hands slipping casually into his jacket, but you donât dare to look back at him; your gaze is on the building standing in front of you.
âHow are you getting home?â
The question catches you a bit off guard, making you finally look at him. With his jacket on, he looks even more like sin. This man looks way too good.
âBy taxi,â you say. âOr Iâll check if thereâs still any bus running.â
He nods once, like he expected that answer, and you decide to pull your phone out of your handbag. Then, after a brief pause, he tilts his head slightly.
âI can drop you off, if you want,â he proposes, his eyes still glued on you.
It takes you a couple of seconds to process what he just said. Your eyes meet his once more while you lock your phone.
âYou have a car?â you ask.
He shakes his head before he gestures behind him. You follow his gaze, and under the streetlight, a bike is parked. Itâs honestly a very beautiful one, but you havenât really seen many bikes in your life. They never really caught your attention whenever youâd see one.
âOh.â Â Â
You look back at him, your gaze taking in the man standing next to you. Jungkook being a biker totally makes sense, and it definitely matches his aura. In fact, the opposite would have surprised you.
You should probably say noâthat would be the most reasonable thing to do. This man is a total stranger to you, and on top of that, youâve never been on a bike. It clearly sounds dangerous. And also, being on a bike clearly doesnât sound like the best option, as youâre clearly under the influence of alcohol. You could throw up at any given moment.
But instead, you hear yourself ask, âYou always offer rides to people you just met?â
His lips stretch in a smile, his little dimples appearing on his cute face.
âOnly the ones I end up talking to at Yoongiâs birthday,â he simply says.
Before you can overthink it, you simply nod.
The two of you walk to the bike in pure silence, but his heavy presence next to you doesnât go unnoticed. It feels strangely intimate to be alone with him after the way he looked at you all night.
Once youâre standing next to it, Jungkook takes two helmets out from what look like cases attached to the engine. He hands you one that you take with a certain hesitation, his fingers brushing yours for the briefest second.
âEver been on one?â he asks. You shake your head, and itâs answer enough for him. He rests his helmet on the bike before taking yours from your hands. âLet me help you out then,â he says.
With the gentlest movements, he pushes your hair back, the touch of his fingers on you sending shivers down your spine. Heâs so gentle with you right now. Once heâs happy with the result, he places the helmet over your head and pushes it down. By reflex, your hands catch the bottom.
A proud smile grows on his face, and his eyes glow with something you canât quite name. Itâs like heâs proud to see you wearing a helmet. After that, your little handbag is put in his backpack as it clearly doesnât sound logical to keep it in hand while he drives through the city. The only request he has as for you to carry it and he reassures you that he isnât heavy.
When he hands it to you, your fingers brush his, and he even helps you to adjust it on your back. For a second, your eyes get lost in the sight in front of you. The big ass man is helping you out with such a simple thing. Heâs definitely a very thoughtful person.
Then, in a couple of seconds, his helmet is on his head. After that, he asks you to put your address on his phone. The thought of him knowing where you live thrills you somehow. The hot guy from Yoongiâs party will know your address.
âAlright,â he says. âJust hold onto me, and lean with me when we turn, okay?â
After spending the entire night sharing looks, youâll be very close to him, like body to body. Never in your life have you ever been that close with a stranger. Itâs kind of scary and exciting at the same time, but you canât back up now. You already agreed to this.
You nod like thatâs completely normal, but itâs not. He climbs first and holds out his hand to you. With a bit of hesitation, you take his hand and climb behind him. Itâs a little awkward at first, and you adjust your position until you feel somewhat stable. The seat is narrower than you expected.
Jungkook never once looks away from you, making sure that youâre all set and ready. Heâs so close to you, and your heart is beating way too fast with nervousness. Being in a bike with a random guy makes you a bit nervous. If anything bad happens, you could get very badly injured.
âDonât worry, okay?â he asks you.
Somehow, you trust him enough to believe youâre safe with him. If your parents ever found out that youâve been on a bike, theyâll kill you. They are very old-fashioned and convinced that every biker dies on the road, which you donât believe.
For a second, you hesitate, hands hovering uncertainly, and then, you place them on him. Youâre absolutely unsure of where youâre allowed to place them, so they rest against his sides. Maybe this is the right way to hold onto a biker. You donât know.
âYou can hold tighter,â he says over his shoulder.
Thereâs something about the way he says it that makes your hesitation fade just a little. And so you do as he says. Your arms slide around him, your hands settling against his torso, and you feel immediately the solid warmth of him under your palms. His body is definitely toned.
Your breath catches. This man seems like a surprise box, and it feels like they keep coming. Youâre unsure of what could happen next, but you wouldnât mind finding out more about him.
âReady?â he asks.
âYeah.â
Your heart thuds in your chest, ready to leave at any moment. As if heâs feeling it, he grabs one of your fingers and gently taps it against his torso.
âIf thereâs anything, you can tap like this against me, okay?â he tells you.
âOkay.â
âIâll be careful,â he adds.
You simply nod, even though you know heâs not going to see it. The engine starts beneath you, and you feel it everywhereâthrough the seat, through your legs, through the way your body is now pressed against his. And then, youâre moving. At first, itâs slow and careful as the bike eases into the street. You look around, taking in the houses and the people walking around.
But as soon as he picks up speed, everything changes.
The wind hits you, rushing past your body and pulling at your clothes. Instinctively, you tighten your hold on him, your body reacting before your mind can catch up. And instead of pulling awayâlike you would have done under any other circumstancesâyou lean in closer.
Your chest is now fully pressed against his back, your arms fully wrapped around him, and your eyes are closed as if youâre too scared. You can feel the steady rhythm of his breathing, the subtle shifts of his body as he moves, while he guides the bike with an ease that makes you trust him without thinking about it.
When you wrap yourself tighter around him, his hand brushes against yours in a comforting way. Heâs trying somehow to reassure you, and itâs definitely working because youâre slowly opening your eyes again. From this perspective, the city looks different. Everything moves faster, and the lights feel brighter around you.
And as it appears in movies, being on a bike makes you feel more alive. Itâs an indescribable feeling, but a welcome one.
Every time he turns, your body follows his naturally. Your body mirrors everything he does, which is normal with the way youâre clinging to him. You try not to hold onto him too tight, too scared to hurt him, while he guides you both through the city.
Honestly, you could get used to this.
Between the rush of the wind, the warmth of his body, and the quiet thrill sitting low in your chest, you realize youâre smiling.
At some point, the streets start to look familiar as you recognize the corner near your place, the small cafĂŠ thatâs always closed too early, and the building across from yours. You almost wish you werenât reaching your place.
The bike slows down, gradually at first, then more noticeably. The rush of wind softens into something gentler, and the city comes back into focus around you.
Then, he stops right in front of your building.
For a second, neither of you moves. The engine is still running beneath you, vibrating softly like the night hasnât fully settled yet. Your arms are still around him, and your body is still close to his. Slowly, you become aware of it, and heat rushes through your body.
You loosen your grip, your hands lingering just a fraction longer than necessary before you pull them back. Jungkook doesnât move, letting you do as you wish. You climb off the bike, your feet finding the ground as the world feels slightly steadier.
Jungkook cuts the engine, and silence falls into place.
You take off the helmet, running a hand through your hair, trying to fix it in a way that probably doesnât make much difference. Your heart is still beating a little faster than usual, and your body is still holding onto the echo of the ride. Itâs like you can still feel your body moving.
âThanks,â you say, as you block the helmet under your arm. âThat was really nice.â
Jungkook lifts the visor of his helmet to look at you. He doesnât seem like himself when only his eyes are visible. It makes him look innocent, which you truly believe he isnât.
âIâm glad you agreed to this,â he replies.
You nod, a small smile forming. âYeah, me too.â
Youâre standing close. Closer than you would be with someone you just met, but youâre close enough to notice the details again. His expression shifts slightly when he looks at you, his gaze not rushing away. This right hereâhis intense gaze on you, and him on a bike with a helmet onâmakes your mind race crazily.
You never knew you were into bikersâŚ
You glance toward your building to escape him and calm down your thoughts before looking back at him. Neither of you moves to leave.
âSoâŚâ you start, then stop. âI guess itâs time to go home.â Â
âYeah,â he says, but he doesnât sound like heâs in a hurry to go.
A silence stretches between you, but itâs not awkward. Itâs like something is waiting to happen, but neither of you is quite ready to be the first to move.
Your fingers wrap tighter around the helmet, your heart beating way too fast in your chest. Jungkook shifts his weight just slightly, his gaze flicking briefly to your lips before returning to your eyes. Itâs subtle, but not enough to notice. Your breath catches just for a second, and the air suddenly feels thicker. Â Â
You know that if you close the gap between you, youâll let him do whatever he wants with you, which isnât a great idea. Youâre tipsy, and heâs a total strangerâwho knows what he might do if you let him. So, before you start doing something stupid and silly, you take the backpack out to retrieve your own bag.
âThis is yours,â you tell him.
Jungkook nods, grabbing the bag and putting it on his back.
âCan I have your phone?â he asks, which makes you frown.
Even though his question confuses you, you still hand it out to him. He types something, and seconds later, his phone starts ringing.
âNow you have my number if you ever want to get a ride again,â he says.
âThanks,â you say as you get your phone back.
Without truly realizing it, youâre now very close to each other, and his eyes never look away from you. Itâs still unsettling, but god, if you could, youâd let him do it for the rest of your life. You love the way he looks at you, even if it is too intense sometimes. Â
âGoodnight,â he says softly.
âGoodnight,â you repeat.
Neither of you moves right away, and you donât want this night to finish just yet. Itâs for sure one youâll never forget. This simple ride was enough to make the night memorable, but Yoongiâs birthday party was just as amazing. This was definitely a good evening.
âIâll see you around?â he asks.
Itâs not quite a question, you know it. You smile, still feeling the echo of everythingâthe ride, the closeness.
âYeah,â you say. âYou will.â
He nods and then starts the bike again, the sound breaking the quiet, and within seconds, heâs pulling away and disappearing down the street. You stay there for a moment longer than you need to, replaying tonightâs events as if you need time to process everything that happened before getting inside. Â Â
Your mind canât help but think about the way he looked at you, the way you held onto him, and the way the ride felt. You exhale softly, a small and involuntary smile appearing on your face.
As the cold air raises goosebumps all over your body, you decide to get inside. Itâs time to go to bed, and you know already that tomorrow youâll be completely dead. When you get older, it becomes harder to deal with the aftermath of a late night filled with alcohol. Thankfully, tomorrow is Sunday, which means a lot of rest.
When the door closes behind you, the silence that follows feels louder than it should. For a moment, you just stand there in the hallway, keys still in your hand. Thereâs a lingering warmth in your chest that doesnât quite fade.
When youâre about to unlock your phone, you notice that his helmet is still in your hands. âShit,â you whisper to yourself. You stare at it for a second, confused at first, but then it clicks. You never gave it back, too absorbed by his beauty.
You set it down on the kitchen counter and sit on a chair, running a hand through your hair as the whole ride replays itself againâhis voice, the steady way he drove, and the way he said âgoodnightâ like it wasnât quite final.
You quickly send a message to Hyunri, letting her know you safely made it home. Then, a notification appears. Thereâs a new message.
jungkook đď¸: you stole my helmet
You stare at the screen for a second, a smile returning on your lips. You canât help but notice that he added a little bike next to his name, and it does something to your little heart.
you: not on purpose
The typing bubble appears almost immediately.
jungkook đď¸: yeah, sureâŚ
For a brief second, you donât know whether heâs mad about it or not, so you try to think about what you could eventually reply. But before you can even type anything, another message comes through.
jungkook đď¸: you didnât need to steal my helmet to get another free ride đ
jungkook đď¸: you can simply ask
That makes you smile more than expected. You settle back on the chair, the helmet resting on the counter beside you, and itâs the proof of tonightâs wild turn.
you: iâm definitely going to ask for another ride đ
Your heart is beating super fast in your chest. Jungkook makes you feel a certain wayâone that you havenât felt in years, and honestly, you donât ever want it to stop.
jungkook đď¸: i can give you another free ride when i pick it up tomorrow
Your entire body freezes when you read his message. Heâs literally suggesting seeing you again tomorrow, and youâve barely just said goodbye. Maybe Hyunri was right when she said that he liked you.
jungkook đď¸: unless youâre planning to keep it
You feel yourself getting way too bold as you type your answer.
you: maybe
At that instant, your best friend sends you a thank-you message, telling you sheâs glad you made it home safely. When she discovers who drops you off, sheâll go insane. In the end, you did more than talk with him. Sheâll be proud of you, youâre sure of it.
jungkook đď¸: do you intend on asking for more rides? đ¤
Well, you definitely would love to repeat this more often, but you canât just say it now. You met him like five hours ago.
you: if you ever propose, i wouldnât say no đ
jungkook đď¸: weâll have to check about that tomorrow if you ever give me back my helmet
The silly smile on your face doesnât fade away. This conversation with him feels incredible.
you: okay, so see you tomorrow then đ
jungkook đď¸: yes
The three dots appear and remain for a while before another message drops.
jungkook đď¸: goodnight, yn
And this right here melts your heart. Not only because itâs a sweet message, but also because you can hear him say it, as he did minutes ago.
you: goodnight, jungkook
And just like that, you go to bed with the silliest smile on your face.
âAre we in a parallel universe?â Hyunriâs voice echoes in your apartment through your phoneâs speakers. âWhat has happened to my best friend?â
Her words make you giggle. As always, sheâs exaggerating everything, which only makes you roll your eyes. Â
âWhy are you exaggerating like that?â you ask as you eat your breakfast.
Honestly, this morning you craved chocolate cereals, and you know itâs mostly due to the amount of alcohol you had last night. Always after getting drunk, you find yourself craving chocolate. On top of that, youâre also having a cup of coffee to help you out with the hangover. The aftermath of a night out at thirty doesnât hit the same way as in your twenties.
âIâm not!!â she almost screams. âWait, let me add Juhee.â
âRi, no,â you tell her, but she doesnât listen, of course, and adds your best friend.
âHi guuuuuuurls,â Ju screams when she picks up the call. âHow are you doing?â She seems full of energy, which makes you smile, even though you know that in a couple of minutes, you wouldnât be smiling anymore, as they will be talking and raising too many questions related to Jungkook.
âI have to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the party,â Hyunri says.
âWhy?â Juhee asks. âDid something happen?â
Is there any point in talking? No. Hyunri is going to say it anyway, and youâll have to listen to them ranting about you as if you werenât there.
âOur super friend here managed to get a hot babeâs number,â she teases.
âDonât call him âhot babeâ, itâs weird,â you tell her. Â
âWhat?â Juhee says. âHow?â
You want to chuckle because her reaction is funny, but itâs best not to react at all.
âIâm still trying to figure it out, but as you can imagine, yn hasnât said much.â
You roll your eyes for the millionth time since she called you. âLet me eat in peace,â you simply reply.
âWe donât care about that,â Juhee says. âWe want details!â
Now you giggle before your eyes flutter shut for a moment. Souvenirs from last night flow through your mind. Jungkook seems to be the only thing your mind can even focus on at this moment.
âYou actually know him,â you reveal. âItâs one of Yoongiâs closest friends. Itâs Jungkook.â
âYou should have seen the way he was always looking at her,â Hyunri continues without even letting you or Juhee speak. âHeâs really into her.â
Your best friend seems very into what happened yesterday.
âNow, the best part was after the partyâŚâ she continues.
Thank god that itâs not a video call, otherwise sheâd see the way you constantly roll your eyes. Sheâs definitely exaggerating everything. Itâs like itâs the event of the year when thereâs not really much to say.
âWaitâŚâ Juhee then cuts Hyunri off. âJungkook?â
Juhee must know tons of things about him, and most probably, she knows him well since heâs a close friend of Yoongi with Hoseokâbased on what you found out yesterday.
âYeah,â you simply reply.
Her reaction kind of surprises you. Is there something wrong with him?
âIs there anything we should know about him?â
Your heart is now beating super fast, too scared to hear something you wouldnât like. For sure, whatever she says will impact the way youâll see him, and in a couple of hours, youâll be spending some time with him. Hopefully, she doesnât have anything bad to say. Â
âWellâŚâ she begins before pausing for a second. âNot sure if Iâm supposed to be the one saying it, but he divorced like a year ago, and apparently, itâs been rough for him since then.â
Somehow, itâs not surprising that he was married, especially considering how thoughtful he was. And on top of that, heâs good-looking, so it mustnât be difficult for him to find someone.
âWhat happened?â Hyunri asks with curiosity.
âYoongi doesnât speak much about it, nor does Jungkook, but from what I understood, they simply grew apart,â she explains. âBut now, back to what happened yesterday, I want to know everything. Yoongi will be happy when I tell him about this.â
A smile spread across your face as you imagine your best friend telling her husband about this. âAfter the party, he dropped me off with his bike,â you summarize yesterdayâs events.
âAnnnnnd?â Hyunri tries to push you to reveal more.
âIt was cool,â you say. âIâve never been on a bike, so it was cool to live the experience.â
âYouâre annoying, yn,â Juhee says. âWe want to know more than that.â
âFine,â you take a very deep breath. âHe gave me his number, and Iâm seeing him again today.â
Both girls scream with happiness on the other side of the phone, clearly trying to make you deaf. They really are unbelievable. However, their reaction definitely makes you happy because you know theyâve always been supportive of you. And now, theyâll definitely do everything they can to encourage you to see Jungkook as often as possible.
âI should have introduced you to him years ago!â Juhee says with enthusiasm.
âWell, if he was married, it wouldnât have changed anything,â you reply.
âYeah, right⌠He was indeed already taken,â she seems kind of defeated. âStill, now, youâve got to meet him, and you canât do anything stupid to ruin this.â
âHeâs definitely into you, yn,â Hyunri continues. âYou need to seize the opportunity.â
Honestly, youâre not really sure youâre ready for anything related to relationships. Youâve been on your own for four years, and the simple thought of dating someone scares the hell out of you. Jungkook seems like a nice guy and looks good, but what if he realizes that he doesnât like you? What if he realizes you simply look good?
âI donât knowâŚâ you admit.
Being single all these years wasnât in your plans, but life happened. In between sickness, grief, and heartbreak, you gave yourself some time to breathe. Dating was the last thing on your mind, but that doesnât mean you didnât try to give it a shot.
Two years ago, you tried tinder, but it was a total mess. It overwhelmed you after two days, and you deleted your profile. You gave it a second chance three months ago, but it ended up with the same result.
The conclusion was that dating apps arenât for you.
Being on your own never scared you, but sometimes, loneliness can be suffocatingâlike really suffocating. Those nights, tears get the best of you. Being alone isnât easy all the time; however, you have to admit that it brings you peace, and you actually love it.
Juhee and Hyunri are worried youâd spend the rest of your life alone. Youâre thirty and very much single. For a while, you totally ignored them because you didnât give a shit about it all. But now, with this Jungkook, it feels a bit different.
âLook, I know youâre scared, but just go with the flow with Jungkook. Donât overthink, just enjoy yourself. If it doesnât work, then thatâs it, but donât try to push him away if he keeps coming back, okay?â
It seems easy for her to say. She isnât the one struggling with relationships. Sheâs been with Yoongi for seven years, married for two years, and had a baby girl one year ago. She found her soulmate while youâre still trying to figure things out in your life.
âOkay,â you say.
For now, you just have to focus on when he shows up at your door in a couple of hours to retrieve his helmet. Probably nothing will happen, and maybe heâll leave in two minutes. Maybe heâs not into you, as Hyunri likes to repeat.
âNow, have you planned something for when you see each other again?â Hyunri asks.
âNo,â you reply instantly. âHeâs just going to pick up his helmet.â
âHis helmet?â Juhee asks.
âYeah, I accidentally stole it yesterday.â
âOoooh, our girl was so charmed that she stole somethingâŚâ Hyunri teases you.
Sheâs not wrong, but youâre absolutely not going to admit it just yet.
âThis is awkward, Ri,â you tell her. Â
âOkay,â Juhee intervenes. âItâs a good thing, though. You get to see him again.â
For sure, youâre going to see him, but youâre not sure how itâll go. Probably nothing will happen.
âI might have said that Iâd like to get on his bike again,â you confess.
âGirl, please beg for that ride today,â Hyunri literally begs you.
âWeâll see,â you reply. âHeâs probably just going to take the helmet and leave straight after.â
âYnâŚâ Juhee exhales. âDonât let him leave right after. Speak a bit with him and absolutely ask for that ride.â
You take a deep breath. Youâd like to go for another ride, but would it even be appropriate if heâs coming to pick up the helmet? He said yesterday that heâll see when he comes today, but what if he changed his mind?
Suddenly, you receive a notification from him. Your heartbeat increases drastically, and you remain silent as your friends keep talking.
jungkook đď¸: hi yn ⨠is it okay if i come in one hour?
For a minute, you look at the message without knowing what to say or even to think.
âYn?â Juhee says, bringing you back down on earth.
âSorry,â you reply. âHe just texted me.â
It feels like youâre in a parallel universe. Everything that has been happening since last night feels absolutely unreal.
âWhat did he say?â Hyunri asks with curiosity.
âHeâs asking if he can come in an hour.â
âAnd youâre going to say yes,â Juhee tells you.
Itâs not even a question. Sheâs saying it, and you donât have much of a choice.
âYes,â you confirm.
you: hi jungkook, yes itâs fine â¨
His reply comes seconds later, as if he was waiting for your answer.
jungkook đď¸: perfect! see you Â
âGirls, Iâll have to leave then,â you tell them. âI need to clean my place, itâs a complete mess!â
âOkay, but you keep us updated,â Hyunri makes you promise.
âYes, I will.â
An hour later, the doorbell rings in your apartment, and your heart starts racing. Your eyes quickly dart around, checking if your place looks presentable. In the mirror of the entrance, you quickly check your reflection to make sure you look presentable. Â
Following your friendsâ advice, youâve chosen a simple but not too casual outfit. So, youâve opted for a fitted black top that hugs your frame, the neckline dipping just enough to soften the look without trying too hard. You paired your top with jeans sitting high on your waist, perfectly fitted at the hips before falling straight down your legs. And on top of that, you put on a thin belt that pulls everything together.
Youâre kind of satisfied with the outfit, but somehow, it feels like your top is a bit too much. However, now that Jungkook rings at your door, you canât back out and change.
When you look at the videophone, his strong figure captivates your full attention, and you canât help but smile. Heâs opted for a full black outfit that suits him incredibly well. Heâs wearing a tight shirt under a large jacket and tucked into his jeans. In his left hand, he holds his helmet.
âHi, Jungkook,â you speak through the interphone. âItâs the fifth floor.â
âThanks,â he says as you open the entrance door through a button on the interphone.
You take a very deep breath, trying to calm your beating heart and your racing thoughts. âHeâs just here to pick up the helmet, nothing more,â you try to convince yourself. Deep down, you wish heâs not here just for that. Deep down, you hope heâll propose to do something. Deep down, you simply want to be around him.
A loud knock against your door brings you back to reality, and without much hesitation, you open the door. Your breath is completely taken away when he stands tall in front of you. He looks even better than yesterday, if it was even possible.
His lips stretch into a bright smile before he says, âHi, yn.â
âHi, Jungkook,â you say, smiling as well. âCome inside.â
You step back to let him in, and he doesnât waste a second before getting inside your place. Jungkook looks around, discovering every corner of the apartmentâs entrance. You donât own a big place because you canât afford anything bigger, but one thing youâre proud of is the fact that this is yours. You bought this with your own money.
He turns around, his intense gaze now on you. That part hasnât changed since last night. He still looks at you in a way that makes your tummy twist. You really want to hold his gaze, but you just canât.
So you look around, searching for the helmet. âLet me just grab the helmet.â
Jungkook frowns. âIf you didnât want my presence here, you could have just said it,â he begins. âI could have waited at the entrance.â
You tilt your head, trying to understand what heâs saying, and when you do, you feel guilty. Youâre so awkward that you want to slap your face so badly.
âItâs not that,â you say, shaking your head.
You pause, trying to think of the right way to express yourself, even though you know youâve already made a mess in like a second. Â
âI justâŚâ
It feels like you canât even express yourself, while heâs just waiting for an answer. For sure, after this, heâll run away and never come back. This is more than over. You donât even dare to look at him, too scared of what you might see in his eyes.
âI just thought you were here for it,â you finally say, slowly looking back at him.
To your surprise, you see a sly smile on his face, and even if his stare is still intense, it doesnât feel threatening.
âI wouldnât be here if it were just for the helmet,â he replies.
âOh.â
Well, his reply leaves you speechless. Heâs implying that heâs here for you, not to retrieve the helmet, and that does things to you. Youâre not sure you can remember the last time a man said he wanted to spend time with you, except for the brief times you were on tinder. So, that doesnât count at all.
âDo you want to drink or eat something, then?â you proceed to ask.
His smile grows bigger as he nods. âWhere can I put this?â he shows his helmet.
âFollow me,â you tell him.
Jungkook does as you say, and you guide him to the living room. When he sees the stolen helmet, he instantly understands he needs to place his right next to it.
âYou can sit on the couch while I bring some things,â you say with a little smile.
The man nods as you disappear into the kitchen, take some juice from the fridge, and pick up a few biscuits. You come back with all of that and take two glasses from the sideboard.
âThis is all I have,â you show him.
âItâs enough,â he smiles. âI really like this orange juice. My favourite.â
His words reassure you.
âI can do coffee if you want,â you propose as well.
âNo, no, this is fine,â he replies.
You nod, and the two of you start eating some of the biscuits you have. Those are lactose-free because, unfortunately, your body decided it was damn time you stopped tolerating lactose. In all honesty, this is horrible. The only positive side is that you now know what you're eating, since you always have to read the ingredients.
âYour place is cute,â he finally breaks the silence.
âThanks,â you reply. âI bought it two years ago, and itâs slowly starting to look like something.â
He chuckles, his fingers placing a chocolate biscuit in his mouth, and you canât help but drool over this simple action. Fuck, he looks way too hot without even trying.
âSo you live alone?â he asks, as if heâs making sure nobody will show up unexpectedly.
âYes.â
Youâre not sure if itâs a good idea to let a stranger know you live by yourselfâwe never know what might happen. But, somehow, with him, you feel like youâre safe.
âNo man is going to show up?â
Your cheeks instantly heat as you realize heâs trying to check if youâre single or not. âAre you trying to ask if Iâm single?â you ask without thinking.
âMaybe,â he says, a cheeky smirk appearing on his face.
Heâs going to be the death of you. Thereâs no way youâre going to survive him if he starts acting like that around you.
âWell, if you donât ask it clearly, I canât give you an answer,â you decide to tease him back.
If he wants to know, heâll have to say it loud and clear. Jungkook chuckles before you hear him say, âAre you single?â
Heath instantly spreads through your body as you hear him say it.
âMaybe,â you keep teasing him.
He shakes his head, picking up another biscuit. Why did you even agree to meet him today? He looks way too good, and you donât even know how to deal with him. Somehow, teasing him is the only way to do it.
âMmm,â he says. âIs it a yes?â
You decide to nod, âI have been for a while.â
You donât really know where you found the courage to say it, but maybe the fact that you feel comfortable enough with him can explain it. Suddenly, his face gets dangerously close, his gaze glued on yours. The strong scent of his cologne wraps around you, and you swear that you can feel your soul leaving your body. Â
âItâs hard to believe it,â he then says.
His words take you off guard.
âWhy?â you frown.
âSomeone like you canât possibly be single for long,â he replies.
Your body heat keeps increasing while your heart simply decides to abandon you. Jungkook canât possibly say things like that. You chuckle, not believing a word. âIs that what you say to all women?â
âNo,â he says simply.
The way he says itâcalm and without hesitationâmakes you shiver. His answer actually surprises you because you werenât expecting him to reply with ânoâ so simply.
âIâm sure a guy like you doesnât have trouble meeting women,â you say.
Even if your friend told you it was hard for him after his divorce, youâre absolutely convinced he managed to flirtâand maybe do even moreâwith stunning women. Youâre not saying youâre ugly; itâs far from that, but youâre sure that he has seen tons of pretty women.
âA guy like me?â he raises an eyebrow.
Youâre not even sure what youâre supposed to reply, but you know he understands what you mean. Heâs just trying to push you to say it out loud.
âYou know what I mean,â you then reply.
Jungkook watches you for a second, his face still too close to yours. A sly smile grows on his face, and your heart just drops right there and then.
âYeah,â he says. âBut it doesnât mean Iâm interested in all of them.â
His answer flusters you. Jungkook is quite straightforward, and you havenât met a man like him before. Itâs unsettling, but at the same time, impressive. As you donât know what to reply to that, you change the topic of the conversation completely: âI believe you promised me another ride on your bike.â
As you say it out loud, it absolutely sounds dirty. Youâre so fucking awkward⌠Heâs going to think you want to go wild with him when itâs absolutely not the case. You press your lips together, trying to suppress the urge to cringe.
Jungkook doesnât react right away, but for the first time, he looks away. It is as if he needs some time to process what you just said. Â
âI did,â he then replies calmly. âAnd we can go whenever you want.â
His eyes meet yours again, and you bite the corner of your lower lip as you think of the place youâd like to go. Youâre not sure itâd be right to suggest it because itâs tied to heavy and strong emotions.
âThereâs a place I used to go to,â you admit.
You donât look at him when you continue. Honestly, itâs been a while since youâve wanted to go there, but you were too scared to go alone. Using this bike ride seems like the perfect excuse.
âI havenât been there in a while.â
You can feel Jungkookâs eyes on you. Somehow, it feels like you have forgotten how he spent last night constantly looking at you. Itâs like he canât look away, and itâs sometimes unsettling.
âIâd like to go back there,â you say, finally looking at him to see his reaction.
Nothing has changed; itâs like heâs a statue. Heâs simply looking at you with that unreadable expression. Jungkook doesnât ask questions, just nods, âOkay,â he ends up saying. âLet me know when you want to go, then.â
âCan we go now?â you dare to ask.
Again, he simply nods. The two of you stand up at the same time, and you notice a little smile on his face. He looks cute when thereâs no smirk or sly smile on his face.
Back on his bike, your arms wrap around him while he drives, and you feel alive all over again. A stupid smile stretches across your face as he guides you both through the city. You didnât think youâd be back on the bike this soon, but god, youâre definitely not going to complain.
At a red light, he looks back, his hand falling on top of yours. âYouâre doing okay?â
âYes,â you try to scream, making sure he can hear you.
âGood,â he says, his head looking back at the road.
His fingers stroking your hands warm your body in an unexplainable way, and you canât help but wrap yourself tighter around him. Right now, you wouldnât want to be anywhere else. Heâs made you feel a lot in less than a day, and even if you donât ever see him again, youâd cherish those moments forever. Â Â
When the light turns green, he starts the engine. You look around, enjoying how the city becomes a blur all over again. The bike zigzags between the cars at a fast speed, giving the impression that they are barely moving. Your body moves with his as he drives you around. Itâs honestly impressive.
At some point, you rest your head against his back and close your eyes, enjoying the feeling of the wind running through your body. This is so unique. This time around, having your body pressed against his doesnât scare you. Itâs actually the opposite.
Jungkook slows down as you reach the destination, your eyes opening when he speaks. âCan I park here?â
âYeah, should be fine,â you reply.
He completely stops the engine on a little spot, and you climb off the bike. The street is almost empty, as it was the case when you used to come years ago. The two of you remove the helmets once you put your feet on the floor.Â
Jungkookâs gaze lands on you, and you donât look away. His fingers quickly run through his hair to arrange it. This man is so effortlessly good-looking.Â
âWe just need to walk a bit,â you tell him.
He nods as you guide him through the houses and down the street to your secret spot. Four years ago, when you were walking around with an aching heart, you discovered this spot with the prettiest view of the city. Youâve come here tons of times, but over time, you stopped coming.
When you reach it, you halt, and he stands next to you. The view is still breathtaking. A smile forms on your lips. Before you can realize it, your eyes meet the man next to you. For the first time, he isnât looking at you, but at the city.
âThis is a pretty spot,â he admits before looking at you.
âIt is,â you say while holding his gaze.
Your hand grabs his gloved one, guiding him to the railing placed a bit further. His hand wraps around you, which honestly creates goosebumps on your body, but you simply ignore it. Once there, you donât let go of his hand just yet.
âHow did you discover this?â he asks, his eyes moving between you and the city. âThis is really hidden.â
âThe story behind it isnât the most joyful,â you admit.
âYou donât have to talk about it if you donât feel like it,â he tells you.
You let go of his hand, put your elbows on the railing, and place your head in your hands. The helmet hangs on your arm while your eyes simply take in the sight before you. Somehow, being here doesnât overwhelm you as you thought itâd be. It actually eases your mind.
âI lost my best friend to cancer around the time my ex-boyfriend broke up with me,â you confess, not looking once at him.
Revealing the truth feels easy when the person next to you is a complete stranger. He canât judge you, and even if he does, you can simply walk away.
âThe pain was suffocating,â you explain. âAnd Iâd walk around the city for hours to empty my mind. Spoiler alert: it didnât work,â you try to chuckle, but only a weird noise escapes your mouth. âOne day, I stumbled upon this spot and kept coming because the noise in my head and the lump in my throat would calm down for a minute in here.â
âIâm sorry for your loss,â he tells you.
âThanks,â you reply. âItâs been four years, but it feels like it was yesterday.â
You can tell that his eyes are on you, not in the city, but you donât care. It feels good to say this to someone who isnât Juhee or Hyunri.
âI understand,â he confesses. âLosing someone isnât easy.â
It isnât. Grief never leaves you; you simply learn how to live with it, but there are times when everything comes back with more intensity. In those moments, youâre brought back in time, and everything becomes unbearable all over again.
âI hadnât come here in years, but itâs good to be back,â you admit.
âThanks for telling me all of this,â he tells you. âAnd Iâm happy you brought us here. Itâs very beautiful.â
A small silence settles between you after his words, but itâs not heavy nor awkward. Itâs just there as if you both need to proceed with everything you just shared with him. You nod slightly, your gaze still fixed on the city.
The wind brushes lightly against your skin, and without thinking, you pull your jacket a little closer around you. Jungkook steps just slightly closer, not enough to invade your space, but enough to shield you from the breeze. Itâs subtle, but you notice it.
âYou donât talk about it much, do you?â he asks quietly behind you.
You shake your head. âNot really.â
The pain that comes with revealing this is always too much, but with Jungkook, it seems easy. Itâs not overwhelming, nor painful. Itâs just peaceful, especially with the view in front of you.
You finally turn your head to look at him. Thereâs something different in his expression. Itâs softerâas if he can totally understand you and your feelings. It leaves you wondering if he also lost someone.
You hesitate, but then ask, âHave you lost someone too?â
He exhales quietly, his gaze drifting to the city behind you. âYeah,â he says after a beat.
Jungkook doesnât elaborate, and you donât push. He has the right not to tell you everything right away. As he said, losing someone isnât easy, and most probably, he doesnât feel like sharing with you what he went through. Nevertheless, youâre here if he ever wants to speak.
He moves to stand next to you again, his shoulder brushing against yours. You donât move away, nor does he. This feels right.
âI used to come here alone,â you say. âI never thought Iâd ever bring someone.â
Jungkook glances at you, and you do the same. Your heart misses a beat when you notice the way he looks at you. It isnât intense, itâs just soft and filled with feelings. Nobody ever looked at you like that.
âIâll take this as a good sign,â he says.
You huff a quiet laugh. âDonât get ahead of yourself.â
His lips curve faintly. âToo late.â
You shake your head before looking back at the city. Another silence stretches between you, and neither of you tries to break it. It just feels good. Being here after all this time feels refreshing because things are different now.
Youâve overcome the heartbreak your ex-boyfriend caused, and the grief isnât as suffocating as it was. You now know how to live with it, even though you still cry over the loss of your first friend. Lucas would be proud of you; he wouldnât have wanted you to cry for years. Â
âWhenever you want to leave, let me know,â he says.
âIf you donât mind, Iâd like to stay a little longer,â you tell him.
Jungkook simply nods, and you remain here for a couple more minutes. When the wind becomes too cold, he places his jacket around your shoulders. You mumble a simple âthanksâ as you let his warm wrap around you.
No matter what the future holds for you, the simple fact that a man came with you here and showed nothing but support will forever be engraved in your heart. There arenât many men left like him. He doesnât question or push you to open up to him. Heâs just there, and you only met him last night. What will it be like in a couple of weeks or even months if he stays around?
When you tell him you feel ready to leave, he just brings the two of you back to his bike. No one really speaks, but thereâs no need to. You give him back his jacket so he doesnât get cold while he drivesâyouâd feel really bad about it.
Like he did yesterday, he stops in front of your building complex. This time around, he climbs off his bike as well. When you open the case on the back to put the helmet back inside, he places his hand on top of yours.
âKeep it,â he says.
His fingers tug a strand of hair behind your ear, as if heâs trying to rearrange it. You let him do as he wishes, your eyes glued on his. Your heart is beating way too fast in your chest, ready to burst at any moment. Â Â
âYou might need it again,â he whispers.
Clearly, he wants to see you again, and youâre not really sure if youâre ready for that. However, the voices of Hyunri and Juhee echo in your head. You should try not to let him go just yet.
âYouâre sure?â you ask.
Your question isnât about keeping the helmet. Itâs about checking if he truly wants to stay around.
âI am,â he replies with the softest voice. âBut if you donât wantââ
âI want to,â you cut him off.
Not pushing him away isnât going to be easy, but thereâs one thing youâre sure of. You love being around him. And you donât want to let him go.
For the past two weeks, youâve been speaking nonstop with Jungkook. Everything seems easy with him. You donât struggle to open up; he actually silently encourages you. He doesnât say it, but always mentions that you donât have to if you donât feel like it.
Juhee and Hyunri have been excited about this whole thing with Jungkook. Juhee even speaks about it with Yoongiâyou found out that Jungkook has been talking about you with Yoongi, but she refuses to let you know what theyâve been talking about. However, with the way sheâs been encouraging you, you can deduce that itâs been positive.
Tonight, heâs picking you up for an outing. The only thing you know is that youâre going to a restaurant for dinner. Honestly, that doesnât say much, because you donât know how youâre supposed to dress.
If you follow your friendsâ advice, youâd be dressing like a whore, and itâs not necessarily the impression you want to give him. Youâve been enjoying whatâs been going on between you without the need to go freaky.
What youâve discovered is that Jungkook is the type of man you introduce to your parents. Not the type to have one-night stands. For sure, heâs hot as hell, but beyond his looks, thereâs a heart made of gold.
Youâre not going to lie and say you havenât thought of sleeping with him, but it was just a fantasy. When youâre around him, itâs the last thing on your mind. You simply enjoy his presence and every little thing that he does for you.
When you reach the main entrance of the building, Jungkook is waiting for you against the wall. For a second, you let your eyes roam over his body. Tonight, he looks different. The biker version of him is gone. Instead, heâs dressed in a full brown suit, the fabric slightly loose on his frame, like everything he wears. This man only seems to love extra-large clothes, but on him, it just works.
It makes him look attractive.
âHi,â you say finally, once youâve taken him in properly.
At the sound of your voice, his head turns, and his gaze instantly finds you, his eyes moving slowly over you.
The outfit youâve opted for is different from what youâre used to. You stepped out of your comfort zone tonight, for him, even if you donât want to admit it. So, youâve put on a black skirtâthat has been in your wardrobe for yearsâwith a red top that adds just enough contrast. Your black oversized jacket falls naturally over your shoulders, and the boots give you a bit more confidence than usual.
Itâs simple, but feels different. Â
âHi,â he says, his eyes meeting yours. âYou look great.â
âThanks,â you smile at him. âThe suit looks good on you.â
Youâve never seen him in a suit, which somehow makes tonight feel special. You step closer, closing the distance between you, and lean in to press a gentle kiss on his cheek. His hand naturally finds your lower back.
When you pull away, his hand doesnât leave. His thumb gently strokes your lower back. The simple gesture comforts you in ways you canât even express. In fact, being around him always brings peace to your soul. You love being with him. Itâs just easy. You can simply be yourself, and heâll never judge you.
âWe should get going,â he says after a moment. âDonât want us to arrive late.â
You nod. Before you can step away, he leans in just slightly and presses a soft kiss on top of your head. The gesture catches you off guard. Then, his hand guides you forward, still resting at your lower back as you walk together toward his car.
Itâs the first time you've seen it. Youâre so used to the full biker Jungkook, and this feels different. The car is pretty and most probably expensive. You canât help the small smile that tugs at your lips. This man definitely has good taste.
But then again, you already knew that. Â
His hand never leaves you as you reach the passenger side, guiding and protecting you. Feeling his warmth next to you is like having a blanket wrapped around you; itâs comforting and reassuring.
He opens the door for you without a word, and when you move to sit, he adjusts slightly to make sure youâre comfortable before closing the door behind you. The outside world fades as you settle into the seat, the soft leather adjusting beneath you. The inside smells just like him, which makes you smile.
Over the past two weeks, youâve found yourself looking for his clean and strong perfume. Itâs like your body and soul are already addicted to him, and youâll die if you canât have it for a day. And when you donât, itâs compensated for by the sweet melody of his voice whenever he calls or drops voice notes. Â
A few seconds later, the driverâs door opens, and Jungkook slides in. You glance at him as he adjusts his jacket slightly before starting the car. The movement is simple and controlled, like everything he does. Even here, nothing about him seems out of place. If anything, it fits him too well.
The engine hums to life, and he rests his hand on the steering wheel before glancing at you.
âYouâre good?â he asks.
âYeah,â you nod.
Your eyes drift around the interior before settling on the world outside through the window. The car slowly starts to glide into the street with ease.
Neither of you speaks for a moment, but the silence isnât awkwardâit never is with him. The city stretches around you as he drives. You rest your elbow lightly against the door, your fingers brushing your lips as you watch the passing streets.
âYou donât use this car much, do you?â you ask after a while.
He glances at you briefly, then back at the road. âNot really,â he replies.
âThatâs what I thought,â you murmur, a small smile growing on your face. âIâve only ever seen you on the bike.â
He chuckles a bit, which makes you turn your head toward him. âOn a day-to-day basis, itâs easier with the bike,â he begins to explain. âI avoid the traffic when I go to work, and honestly, I prefer the bike to the car by far.âÂ
He glances at you again, and you hold his gaze.
âIt makes sense,â you reply as he focuses back on the road. âBut honestly, I didnât expect you to have a car like this.â
âWhat did you expect?â he asks with curiosity.
âI donât knowâŚâ you shrug lightly. âJust the bike, I guess.â
A faint smile pulls at his lips. âI do have other sides,â he replies. âIâm not just a biker.â
âIâm starting to notice that.â
Jungkook slows down at a light, the red glow reflecting across his face. You watch him without really meaning to, and his gaze lands on you, neither of you looking away. At first, having him look at you was sometimes unsettling, but it isnât anymore.
Suddenly, the red glow turns into green, but he doesnât notice it, or at least, he pretends he doesnât. Honestly, you could stay like this forever, but Iâm sure the cars behind wouldnât agree.
âYou should focus on the road,â you whisper.
He just nods and starts the car, gliding it through the city. Your eyes look out the window once more, watching silently as the world moves around you. In the past few years, youâve always been the driver, never the passenger, so you have to admit that itâs a bit odd to be in this position tonight.
Nevertheless, it doesnât mean that it isnât good. Â
After a while, you reach your destination, and your mouth drops as one of the fanciest restaurants in town stands before your eyes.
âWeâre going to eat here?â you ask, your head turning to look at him.
Jungkook nods, and your entire body freezes. Itâs barely possible to get a reservation, unless you want to wait months. And then, this is expensive as hell. Â
âHow did youâŚ?â
He chuckles lightly as a little smile appears on his face.
âWell, Iâve some friends who helped me out,â he replies.
âNo,â you shake your head. âWe canât.â
âWhy so?â he frowns. âI thought youâd love to come, you mentioned it a couple of times.â
The simple fact that he remembered you speaking about it warms your heart. He listened and remembered, which to you means more than youâll ever be able to express.
âItâs not about that,â you say. âThis is expensive.â
âAnd?â he replies as if money was the least of his concerns.
For the past two weeks, whenever youâd be out, Jungkook would pay for everything. Since youâve met him, you havenât paid a single thing, even if you begged. He always hides behind the excuse that he was the one inviting you, which wasnât true all the time.Â
âI already know you,â you tell him. âYou wonât let me pay.â
âI invited you, so I should be the one paying for it.â
âNot this time,â you clap back. âAnd if you donât let me, Iâll never speak to you ever again.â
He raises an eyebrow while his eyes try to read yours.
âI dare you to,â he replies.
Youâre almost offended by his words. âYou donât believe I can?â
âYouâll for sure do it at first to prove me wrong,â he begins explaining. âBut you wouldnât resist too long.â
Now youâre offended that he already knows you. This sounds totally like you. As youâre stubborn as hell, youâll try to prove him wrong by ignoring him for as long as you can, but then, youâll stop. And you both know the reason. Youâll miss him.
As you donât know and donât want to reply, you beg, âJust let me pay, please.â
âIf itâs expensive for me, it is for you too,â he replies instantly, crossing his arms against his chest.
As youâve also noticed, thereâs no arguing with him. If he has decided something, you can do, say, or ask whatever you want; heâll just do as he planned and wonât flinch at all.
âAt least, let me pay for my part?â
Your words sound more like a question than intended.
âGive me a solid reason, then,â he flatly says.
âThe expensive part isnât reason enough?â you ask, and he shakes his head.
You sigh in defeat, knowing damn well, youâve already lost this fight. Heâs going to pay whether you want it or not. Itâs honestly very chivalrous, but he shouldnât have to pay for everything. Itâs like his wallet knows no limit.
âI just feel bad, okay?â you then confess. âYou always pay for everything, and I donât want you to throw your money like that.â
At that moment, something entirely soft appears in his eyes, and his shoulders slightly drop down. His hand finds its way to your cheek before his thumb slowly and gently strokes it. His face gets closer, his hot breath caressing your face.
âI throw my money where I want to,â he gently whispers. âAnd itâs worth it with you.â
Your eyes inevitably stare down at his lips for a hot moment before shifting up to his eyes. Jungkook canât throw things like that, especially when it makes you feel so special.
âItâs not fair,â you admit out loud. âI should be able to do it too.â
He chuckles, his eyes still glued to your face.
âKeep your money and make good use of it,â he answers.
You shake your head, looking away and pushing his eyes off your face. He makes everything harder. Itâs impossible to resist him. Â
âWhy canât you let me pay?â he sincerely asks.
His question catches you off guard, which makes you stare back at him instantly. You tilt your head, and you can tell by the look on his face that he isnât used to this. So, it leaves you wondering if people just let him pay without even questioning it.
âWe both work our asses off to earn it,â you start explaining. âIt feels like Iâm exploiting you when I also have the means to pay for everything we do.â
You donât know much about his job; heâs always so vague about it, as if he wants to avoid speaking about it. All you know is that he works in finance and heâs gotten promoted several times. With those few pieces of information, you deduced that he must be comfortable in life. Now, to what extent, you donât really know.
âPlease donât feel like that,â he mumbles. âItâs never been my intention.â
Of course, you know it, and you also donât want him to feel bad about it. Youâre simply not used to all of this. Even your ex would let you pay, but things were different back then. He was struggling financially, and it wouldnât be right to let him pay for everything. But still, it just feels wrong to let Jungkook do it.
âThis is my way of expressing my gratitude for spending time with you,â he whispers with the biggest doe eyes.
Damn, how are you supposed to resist him? Those doe eyes always get the best out of you. He gets whatever he wants with that. Â
âThatâs nice of you,â you tell him. âBut just let me sometimes pay, okay?â
He nods, and you canât help but press a soft kiss on his cheek, even though his lips are the spot youâd like to kiss.
âBut itâll start after this dinner,â he replies.
Well, thereâs no more arguing left now. Youâve found a middle ground for now, but youâll for sure remind him of it next time he doesnât let you pay.
âOkay,â you agree.
The rest of the night just goes well. The conversation flows perfectly between the two of you, and you absolutely enjoy the dinner. The restaurant looks even better than in all the pictures youâve seen online, and youâre definitely grateful that Jungkook managed to find a table.
Obviously, you let him pay for you, but you had to bite your tongue when you saw the price. Even if you carefully chose a not-too-expensive plate, it was still a lot. Nonetheless, everything was super good, and letâs not even talk about the wine. It was so good that you swore you had an orgasm just with it.
When he drops you off, it feels like the night was too short. You wish you could spend more time with him, but you donât want to scare him off just yet.
âThanks for the night,â you tell him once youâre in front of the buildingâs entrance.
âI should thank you too,â he replies. âIt was great.â
You nod, agreeing completely with him. It was really good, and youâd love to do this again.
âWe should repeat it,â you say.
âAs long as you keep my helmet, weâll repeat this as much as you want.â
The helmet has become the guarantee that youâll keep seeing each other, as if itâs an excuse. Somehow, you know that as long as you have it, you have him as well. Itâs proof that he trusts you and wants to spend time with you.
A smile grows on your lips, and you swear that at that moment, your body melts. The more you spend time with him, the more you love every single word falling from his pretty lips. Itâs like heâs a romantic man without even trying.
âIâll keep it forever then,â you admit.
Jungkook gets closer, his hand delicately placing a strand of hair behind your ear. This simple gesture sends shivers down your spine. Your eyes get lost in his, and the world seems to disappear around you as his thumb lightly brushes against your cheek, leaving a warmth that spreads through your entire body. Â
âIâd love nothing more than that,â he whispers, his face moving way too close to yours until you feel his hot breath on your skin.
Your heart hammers faster and faster in your chest, and for a brief moment, nothing else matters. Heâs about to kiss you, thereâs absolutely no doubt about it, and truthfully, thereâs nothing else you want more right now.
âIâll keep it safe,â you reply, your eyes moving from his eyes to his lips.
His nose brushes against yours, the bare touch making you shiver. When his eyes search yours, you know heâs silently asking for permission. And when you donât pull away, he simply knows.
Then, he closes the distance.
His lips press against yours with hesitation at first. His hand finds its way to the back of your neck, holding you while he deepens the kiss. The world entirely disappears as his lips move against yours, consuming you completely.
Your body leans into his instinctively, your hands finding his chest to bunch the fabric of his suit jacket beneath your fingers. When his tongue brushes your lower lip, your stomach flips, and you let him in. The sensation is overwhelming and beautiful.
When you break the kiss, youâre both breathless, foreheads resting against each other as your eyes meet once again. Jungkookâs fingers softly caress your face, and his touch is so soft. You close your eyes to savor this moment.Â
None of you speaks, too lost in the moment to even express what you feel. Jungkook has made you feel so loved in such a short time, and itâs in all the little things he does, like making you keep his helmet. And above all, heâs shown you that heâs there, by your side. Thatâs worth way more than any word he could ever say.
His lips meet yours once more as if he needs to repeat it to make sure itâs real. And you let him consume you as much as he wants. He can even take your soul if he desires, because you know that he holds your heart in the palm of his hand.
âMiss yn,â Juhee says when you pick up her call.
âHi to you too, Ju,â you reply.
Last night you slept like a baby, your dreams filled with Jungkook and his sweet lips.
âHow on earth am I finding out through my husband that you kissed Jungkook?â she says, trying to sound angry, but she fails miserably.
Her words catch you by absolute surprise. Itâs been a couple of hours since it happened, and Yoongi is already aware of it? You havenât imagined Jungkook being the type to share everything so fast with Yoongi, his best friend.
âWoow, he already knows?â you ask.
âOf course he does. He has like a group chat with Jungkook and Hobi, and they share everything,â she explains. âLike absolutely everything.â
âOh.â
âBUT IâM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!â she screams on the other side. âGosh, Iâve been dying to hear that since Yoongiâs birthday!â
You roll your eyes, but you canât help the smile appearing on your face. Youâre also happy that you finally kissed. Youâve been giggling all morning, thinking about it.
âDonât get too excited,â you reply. âItâs just a kiss.â
âStop,â she instantly says. âIt wasnât just a kiss, and we all know it.â
She isnât wrong, but you donât want to get ahead of yourself. The last time that it happened was with a man who broke your hearts months later. You really donât want to get hurt. However, itâs clear that youâre letting Jungkook in and giving him all the powers to hurt you.
âLook, you never heard this from me, but Jungkook gets as excited as you about whatever is going on between you. Yoongi even told me that he hasnât seen him this happy in years.â
A little silence falls between youâone that simply allows you to process for a moment what she just told you.
âI know I promised Yoongi Iâd never say anything, but I want you to realize that heâs really into you,â she breaks the silence. âI know youâre scared because of what Elliott did to you. But you canât be scared for the rest of your life. If you want to find someone who loves you, you have to let them in,â she pauses for a hot second. âYou have to let Jungkook in.â
Itâs easier said than done. You know youâll always overthink everything, which probably isnât the right move.
âAnd if he ever dares to do something wrong, weâll kick him in the ass!â she adds. âNow, seriously, weâre rooting for you because you both deserve this.â
âThanks, Juhee,â you tell her.
âNow, tell me everything!â she urges you.
You chuckle before saying, âHe told me that as long as I have his helmet, weâll keep having dates.â
âOh god, heâs soooo cheesy,â she says. âBut damn, thatâs so sweet.â
You then explain everything in detailâfrom when he picked you up to when you kissed. She keeps giggling through it all, and somehow, it fulfills you that your best friend is so invested in your love life. You know that sheâll support you no matter what.
After that, your sister shows up at your place with your favorite niece in the worldâwell, itâs your only nieceâbecause she has an important appointment with her husband. Theyâve been trying for a second baby through IVF. They followed the same route with your niece, as they were aware of their fertility issues.
Your parents are out of town; they went on a trip to Thailand to enjoy some time alone. With your sister, youâve encouraged them to do it because theyâve spoken about that trip for years. They decided to go there for three weeks and visit as much as they could.
âDonât be too silly, okay?â your sister tells your niece, Ivy. Â
âI promise, mommy,â she replies with the sweetest voice.
âDonât worry, sissy,â you add while you grab your niece in your arms. âSheâs always been good with me.â
Ivy wraps her tiny legs around your waist and her arms around your neck. Sheâs so tiny for a 5-year-old, but so clingy. You absolutely adore this kid with all your soul.
âYeah, but I just want to make sure she doesnât drive you crazy,â she retorts.
âIf anything, Iâm the one who will drive her crazy,â you chuckle.
Your sister smiles, knowing damn right that itâs the truth. Before your niece existed, you were driving your sister crazy since the day you were born. Â
âNow, go before you arrive late at your appointment,â you urge her to leave.
She presses a kiss on her daughterâs cheek before doing the same to you.
âHave fun!â she says as she disappears into the hallway.
You close the door, put down your niece, and look at her. She brought her coloring book with her, and it might keep her busy for a moment. Youâre not sure how long the appointment will take, but if it lasts long, youâre not sure the coloring will be enough to keep her entertained.
âLetâs get to the living room,â you say, grabbing her little backpack. âWant your favorite juice?â
Since you never know when she might show up at your place, you always have her favorite orange juice, which you recently found out is also Jungkookâs.
âNot yet,â she replies.
Once in the living room, she sits down on the floor in front of the coffee table, takes his book and the coloring pencils, and chooses which coloring sheâll do. On your end, you decide to sit on the couch, which is more comfortable than the floor.
âDo you want to watch something in particular?â you ask. Â
âCan we watch The Little Mermaid?â
You nod and put it on. Sheâs obsessed with it; luckily for her, you adore it too. Otherwise, you would have grown tired of watching it every time she comes. At some point, your phone buzzes next to you, and your eyes quickly take a glance.
The second you notice itâs a message from Jungkook, the silliest smile stretches on your lips. For a moment, your eyes run over his message. Heâs asking if youâre doing something today. Since your niece is sitting between you and the tv, you take a picture to show him what youâre currently doing.
you: taking care of my niece
The three dots instantly appear on your screen.
jungkook đď¸: lucky her
Your smile grows bigger, youâre sure itâs reaching your ears.
you: you could come after, if you want đ
Your heart is beating way too fast in your chest. Youâd love nothing more than to spend time with him, especially after how last night went. Youâd love to kiss him all over again.
jungkook đď¸: of course
Your face gets hotter because he didnât even hesitate.
you: and could we go on a ride? i miss it 𫣠Â
jungkook đď¸: we do whatever you want
There is a little pause before he sends you a second message.
jungkook đď¸: everything is fine for me
Heâs way too nice. Youâre scared youâll tire him of going on rides, which you donât want because you enjoy it too much.
you: arenât you tired of me asking that?
âAunty?â your niece suddenly turns around.
âYes, princess,â you say while putting your phone aside.
âWhich color you think is better for the dress?â she asks.
She shows you all her pencils, and you look between them and the coloring, trying to figure out which will suit best. The green seems instantly like the perfect color. In the background, your phone buzzes, letting you know Jungkook has replied.
âThis one,â you show her the green pencil.
She takes the pen without thinking much and starts coloring. You decide to remain on the floor, next to her, so you grab your phone from the couch. When you unlock it, you notice three messages from Jungkook.
jungkook đď¸: no, i love my bike
jungkook đď¸: and i like the rides with company
jungkook đď¸: you can keep asking as much as you want
A smile grows again on your face. You feel like a teenager falling in love with her crush, and damn, you donât want that feeling to ever disappear.
you: donât say that, iâll ask every single day for a ride
Your heart beats crazily as you type your second message.
you: might even ask you to drop me off at work at some point
âWho are you talking to?â Ivy suddenly asks without hesitation.
Your eyes move from the phone to her tiny figure.
âA friend,â you tell her. Â
âIs your friend cool?â she asks.
âAbsolutely,â you reply instantly.
Without even looking, you notice his answer, but you donât look just yet as you speak with your niece.
âHow cool?â
Sheâs way too curious, but you donât mind. Sheâs still young and cute too, so she can ask or say whatever she wants with you.
âLike he has a bike,â you reply.
âWoow,â her little mouth takes the âOâ shape as she speaks. âCan I see a picture?â
Well, you donât have a picture of his bike.
âWait, let me ask him.â
She nods, and your eyes fall on your chat with Jungkook.
jungkook đď¸: iâll do it gladly
Your heart melts right there and then. What have you done to find someone like him? Heâs just so nice and sweet with you. You feel like you can ask for the moon, and heâll hand it to you without even blinking.
you: youâre too nice!
you: my niece is asking for a picture of your bike
you: can you send one?
It takes a couple of minutes before you receive the requested picture. It doesnât do it justice at all, but it still looks good.
âHere you go, little monster,â you tell her as you show it to her.Â
âItâs beautiful,â she says with the biggest doe eyes.
She takes her time to look at the picture as if the bike will suddenly come to your living room if she keeps looking. She looks cute, though. Then, a message from Jungkook pops up.
âYou have a message, aunty,â she points out.
jungkook đď¸: i can come if she wants to see it irl
You almost giggle in front of her. Seems like Jungkook would find any excuse to come see you, even using your niece.
âWould you like to see it?â you then ask to Ivy. âLike really see it?â Â
âI can?â she says as her eyes widen, and a bright smile grows on her face.
âYes, my friend can show it to you,â you tell her.
âYes, yes,â she says, completely excited.
She stands up and starts jumping with happiness. It really fills your heart to see her like that, and youâd do anything to make her happy until she becomes old. Even though sheâs your sisterâs daughter, sheâs kind of your baby too.
you: she would absolutely love that
jungkook đď¸: okay, iâll be there in 10 minutes
âWe can keep watching the movie until he arrives, okay?â you tell her.
She nods before sitting down on the floor next to you. She presses her tiny body against yours, and you wrap your arm around her. This little girl definitely owns your heart.
Exactly ten minutes later, you receive a notification from Jungkook, letting you know that heâs arrived. Somehow, knowing that your niece is going to meet him makes you nervous. Why? Because itâs like letting him in your family. Ivy is definitely going to tell her parents about this, which will lead to your sister asking about this, and then, sheâll definitely want to meet him.
âSo, little monster,â you tell her. âMy friendâs here, but before going, I have something to give you.â
She nods, and you disappear into your room to pick up the helmet. When you come back, you hand it to her.
âTo make it even cooler, Iâll let you borrow my helmet,â you smile at her.
âThanks, aunty,â she says.
âNow, letâs put that jacket on because itâs too cold outside.â
The two of you get ready. You look like an absolute mess. You werenât exactly planning on seeing Jungkook, so itâs just you, your large Sabrina Carpenter shirt, your oversized jacket, and your grey sweatpants.
When youâre finally outside, she sees the bike right in front of her. She gets super excited, which is somehow super funny. As he notices you, Jungkook climbs off his bike and takes his helmet off.
âHi, mister,â Ivy says while extending her hand to him. âIâm Ivy, her niece.â
âHi Ivy, itâs a pleasure to meet you,â he says, taking her hand and gently shaking it. âIâm Jungkook.â
His eyes briefly shift to you, a bright smile appearing on his face. Â
âHeard you wanted to see a bike for real,â he says with a gentle voice as he lowers himself to her level.
âYes, my aunty even brought her helmet,â she tells him.
âWell, we will only put it when youâre on the bike,â he explains to her.
âI can go on it?â she asks with evident excitement.
âWeâre not going to drive, but you can sit on it,â he tells her.
She gets even more excited, and he takes her in his arms before placing her on the bike. She looks so so tiny on it, but itâs honestly one of the cutest things youâve ever seen. Sheâs ridiculously adorable like that.
âNow, Ivyâs aunty,â he says to you, âcan you please give me your helmet?â
You nod as you give it to him. With all the care in the world, he places it on top of her head. Obviously, it is way too big for her, but sheâs absolutely living her biker dream. As you watch them interact, your heart melts completely. You never knew you needed this in your life.
Jungkook climbs behind her at some point and starts the engine. You obviously take the helmet back as it is too heavy and big for her little head. Letâs avoid hurting her while sheâs under your watch. Your sister would kill you if something happened.
He leans in slightly, making sure that he doesnât squish your niece, and one hand settles on the handlebar.
âWatch this,â he says.
He twists the throttle, and the engine roars to life beneath them, the sound low and powerful as it vibrates. Ivyâs eyes widen instantly. With a small smile, Jungkook gently takes her hand and places it on the handlebar.
âFeel that?â he says.
Ivy nods, almost bouncing in place as the vibrations hums under her fingers. This moment unfolding before your eyes is honestly marvelous. Ivy is clearly so happy to be on a bike for the first time in her life, and Jungkook is more than happy to share this moment with her. He clearly loves his bike. No wonder he doesnât mind going around with you.
âAunty,â Ivy calls you, âcan you take a picture, please?â
You take your phone out of your pocket, placing yourself in front of them. Jungkook holds her tightly in his arms while she still has her hand on the handlebar. They both give you their brightest smiles. You take several pictures, and then they go back to discuss the bike as if you donât even exist.
Jungkook tells her many things about it, like how and when he bought it, how he started driving bikes, and how much he loves being on it. She begs for a ride, but he categorically refuses, as it is too dangerous, which you emphasize as well. Obviously, sheâs a bit disappointed.
Honestly, you donât know how long you stayed outside, but you know that itâs enough to have your sister back from her appointment.
âWhat are youââ she freezes the second she sees her daughter on a bike with a stranger.
âWait,â you tell her before she joins them. âHeâs a friend of mine, and sheâs completely safe with him. Theyâve been at it for god knows how long.â
Your sister stands next to you, looking at Jungkook and Ivy on the bike, who are animatedly talking.
âA friend of yours?â she raises an eyebrow. âIs it the sexy kind of friend?â
Your eyes move from Jungkook and your niece to her. You really canât believe her. One second ago, she was concerned to see her daughter with a stranger, and now sheâs asking if youâre being freaky in bed with that stranger. Unbelievable!
âDonât!â you tell her. âItâs not like that between us.â
âWell, with a friend like that, I would have already opened my legs,â she chuckles.
You tap her arm, which only makes her laugh even more. âYouâre married.â
âBut that doesnât stop me from appreciating a good-looking man when I see one.â
You roll your eyes, annoyed by what sheâs saying. If you didnât know, youâd believe that she doesnât care about her husband, but that woman is like desperately in love with your brother-in-law. However, you still decide to tell her whatâs going on between you and Jungkook. Sheâll find it out anyway.
âIf you want to know, this is a friend Iâve been seeing for like two weeks and whom I kissed last night,â you tell her.
She gasps at your words. âYouâre telling me that my baby sis is finally giving a chance to a guy?â
âExactly,â you reply. Â Â Â
âWell, this day couldnât be going any better!â she says with a big smile on her face.
âYou got good news from this appointment?â you ask.
âWeâll start next week our first round,â she explains, and you instantly hug her.
Youâre so excited for her. You know how much it means to her to have a baby, and knowing that the whole process will start next week makes you incredibly happy for her. You canât wait to have another niece or nephew.
Your sister then decides to join her daughter and Jungkook to check up on them. Ivy couldnât be happier than she is right now.
âLittle lady,â she says when sheâs next to them. âI leave you with your aunt, and you decide to trick a young man into showing you his bike?â
She laughs with her entire soul, which is an absolutely adorable sound, by the way.
âHeâs auntyâs friend,â she explains to her mom. âHe agreed to show it to me.â
For the first time since he showed up, his gaze lands on you, and damn, your heart stops beating instantly. The softness in his eyes and the way they glow get the best out of you. He doesnât need to say it out loud, but you know that this moment fills him with joy. And man, youâre so glad your niece asked for this.
Your sister introduces herself to him, and for a little moment, they discuss. Sheâs completely charmed by him, just like her daughter. You look at everything from the outside and simply let them discuss. You wouldnât want to influence the opinions theyâll have of each other.
Somehow, it scares you that he got to meet your sister while youâre still figuring things out between you. But at the same time, it reassures you, because if she believes heâs an asshole, youâll know where you stand.
He and Ivy end up leaving the bike, and you join them so you can say goodbye to your sister and your niece. When your sister hugs you, she says, âHeâs definitely a keeper, so donât mess things up.â
You hold her even tighter and close your eyes for a second. Knowing that she appreciates him fills your heart.
âNow, letâs go home, Ivy,â your sister says to her daughter.
The little girl waves at you as they disappear into the street. Her car must be parked somewhere, hopefully not too far, so they donât have to walk too much.Â
âSo, where do you want to go?â Jungkook asks when youâre alone.
âLike now?â you ask with surprise, and he simply nods. âWell, I donât have the most appropriate clothes.â
âWe can stay at your place if you want,â he suggests.
Honestly, you donât really know what you want to do right now. Staying at your place isnât what you want to do at this precise moment, but you also look like an absolute mess, so you donât really know if itâs a good idea to even go somewhere.
âMaybe we can go to the little coffee shop you talked about the other day,â you suggest. âBut Iâll just need to change before.â
His hand takes yours, pushing you closer to him. His breath instantly falls on your face as you both get lost in each otherâs gaze.
âNo need to change,â he whispers. âYou look good.â
âButââ
Before you can even add something, his lips find yours for a soft and gentle kiss. It catches you a bit off guard at first, but you reciprocate quite quickly. Your hands find their way to his neck, pulling him closer while his hands rest on your back. If this is how itâs going to be every time you see him, well, you already canât wait for next time.
When you break the kiss, you look at him with the silliest smile on your face. These moments with him bring so much peace and happiness to your heart. You definitely donât ever want to let him go, especially since thereâs still much more to discover about him.
âYou canât do that to shut me up,â you gently hit his chest.
âI wanted to do it the second you appeared with your niece,â he confesses.
âStill, itâs not an excuse,â you tell him.
âIââ
And you do as he did to you: you kiss him to shut him up. He instantly kisses you back with a passion that could be overwhelming if it wasnât welcomed. Your fingers play with his hair at the nape of his neck, as his fingers stroke your back with such gentleness.
âLetâs go to the coffee shop,â he whispers when you break apart. âBefore we keep kissing over and over.â And just like that, you climb on his bike and disappear into the street.
As time goes on, youâve been spending more and more time with him. Youâre basically inseparable; heâs always showing up at your doorstep and texting you constantly. Going around on his bike has kind of been your love language.
Even though youâve been having a lot of fun, itâs obvious that itâs becoming very serious between you. You find yourself waiting for his messages and craving to see him constantly. You absolutely love being with him.
So far, you havenât put a label on whatever is going on, and except for little kisses here and there, nothing physical has happened, which, being honest, makes you happy. You donât want to turn this relationship into something sexual.
Why?
Itâs simple. You want Jungkook to appreciate you for who you are and not for the sex. On top of that, you havenât been intimate with any men since your last breakup four years ago, so it kind of frightens you to get freaky with him.
He hasnât initiated or pushed you to do anything like that, and honestly, you couldnât be more thankful for that. Youâre not sure how you would have reacted if he ever did something.
Jungkook has also been nothing but a gentleman. He sometimes accepts letting you pay, even though you can tell itâs hard for him, which always makes you laugh in some way. However, heâll compensate in another way, like for example, heâll buy a bouquet of flowers, or heâll show up at your place with ramen or your favourite chocolates.
Juhee, Hyunri, and your sister have been encouraging you a lot and giving you tons of advice. Itâs been helpful whenever youâd feel like itâs too much, because youâre not used to this anymore.
There are some moments where you question everything. You know you shouldnât because heâs been nothing but a gentleman, giving you the space you need while still being around. A lot of times, you find yourself doubting it all.
âShould you give him a chance? Should you keep doing this? Should you let him fully in?â Those are some of the questions that sometimes cross your mind.
Also, youâve been used to being on your own and dealing with everything by yourself. And now, you have someone ready to help you whenever you need it. Itâs new, and sometimes, you feel like youâre sharing too much. You feel like he might run away, but he never does. He just helps you.
Even compared to your ex, Jungkook is way more present and supportive. Your ex was definitely there and trying to help you out, but it wasnât the same. You know you can count on Jungkook no matter what, whereas with your ex, youâd sometimes hesitate to share things with him.
And honestly, back then, you would have preferred having Jungkook because you were dealing with a best friend who was dying. Your ex was there even though he wasn't, and you found out later that he was getting closer to the girl he had always had a crush on, which, honestly, is a jerky move.
This weekend, Jungkook invited you to spend it together in a little house out of the city. Obviously, you hesitated at first, but following many conversations with Juhee, Hyunri, and your sister, you agreed to it.
Honestly, itâs such a beautiful place. Itâs surrounded by nature, with other small cabins nearby. You donât know how he found this place, but youâre happy he brought you with him.
âI heard this is the perfect spot to watch the stars,â he tells you Friday night, right after you arrive.
You inevitably look up at the sky, and the stars shine so bright. The sky is absolutely clear, which is hard to see when you live in a city. A smile stretches across your face.
âWe could lie down and watch them together, if you want,â he suggests.
âAbsolutely!â you enthusiastically reply.
Jungkook grabs a blanket from the inside before placing it on the floor. You both stand next to each other, your eyes focused on the bright sky. You canât remember the last time you properly looked up there; it feels like you never have the time to slow down and enjoy life.
The two of you remain in silence for a little while, simply enjoying each other's company. Silences with him are never heavy or awkward. They actually are peaceful, as if theyâre mending something inside both your hearts.
âI was married once,â he breaks the silence, his eyes still fixed on the sky.
You also donât look at him, but deep down, youâre happy that heâs mentioning it to you. Never once have you said or commented on anything about it, preferring to wait for him to speak about it.
âWas it a long time ago?â you ask, even though you already know the answer.
âThe divorce was settled a year ago,â he replies. âWe were together for eight years at the time of the divorce, and we had celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary a couple of months before.â
They were together for a long time, and itâs saddening to know that his marriage didnât work out. It must be painful to realize that the person you wanted to spend your life with isnât the one.
âIf you donât mind me asking,â you gently say. âWhat happened?â
âTime happened,â he replies before pausing for a while. âAfter a while, we started to grow apart. We were barely spending time together, and whenever we were, it just didnât feel right. We would always find excuses to avoid each other.â
Picturing a Jungkook avoiding someone he cares for seems absolutely strange. Since youâve known him, heâs been finding every possible excuse to spend time with you. However, you know that the version of him that you know isnât the one that he was back then. If anything, the past version of him created this new one.
âMy world also changed a lot at some point, and I guess that over time, she stopped accepting it,â he adds. The way his voice breaks at the end makes your heart ache, so your fingers find his to intertwine them, trying to reassure him in some way.
âOn top of that, my family never appreciated her. My dad always told me that she was too superficial, so in the end, it didnât help.â
Jungkook has barely ever talked about his family. Youâve noticed that he never speaks about his mom, which leaves you wondering whether she was ever a part of his life. His father is mentioned here and there, and you can tell he truly loves him. You also know that he has a younger brother.
âLove wasnât there anymore, and even if it was the right thing to do, it still hurt,â he confesses.
Your eyes drift from the stars to his face. Itâs plainly evident that it still affects him, but you guess itâs the aftermath of a divorce. If you get married in the first place, itâs because you loved the person so deeply. A divorce can feel like a failure.
âI really thought she was the one,â he says, his eyes meeting yours now.
âIâm sorry it didnât work out,â you tell him.
Even though you wouldnât be here with him today if he was still with her, itâs still sad.
âIâm too,â he confesses. âBut I donât regret it.â Your eyebrows furrow, not sure what he means. âA divorce isnât easy, donât get me wrong, but when itâs not working, thereâs no point in staying. We werenât happy, and I donât regret choosing to end things.â Jungkook pauses for a moment, his gaze lost on yours. âAnd I wouldnât have met you.âÂ
Your heart is seconds away from bursting with joy, and your hand squeezes his. For sure, if his marriage had worked, you wouldnât have met him, or maybe you would have met him with his ex-wife.
âAnd believe me, getting to know you has been the best thing to ever happen in my life,â he adds.
The confession hits you harder than expected. Heat instantly rushes to your face, and for a second, you genuinely donât know what to do with yourself. How are you even supposed to respond to something like that? Nothing you could possibly say would ever sound as meaningful as his words.
âYou canât say things like that,â you shily say.
âIâm just stating the truth,â he says. âI wouldnât say it if I didnât mean it.â
Inevitably, you hide yourself in the crook of his neck, which makes him giggle, and his arms wrap around your body, holding you as tightly as possible. His strong scent invades your nostrils, and god, he smells so good. Jungkook chuckles, his chest vibrating against your body.
âWhy are you hiding?â he asks as his hand runs through your hair.
âBecause when you say things like that,â you mumble against his neck, âI donât know what to do with them.â
âYou donât have to do anything with them,â he adds softly as his fingers keep running through your hair. Jungkook shifts just enough to press a gentle kiss on the top of your head. âIâm not saying it so youâll give me something back,â he continues. âI just want you to know.â
Your arms wrap around him, and you simply hold him tight against you. What have you done to deserve someone like him? Heâs just so patient with you; itâs simply unbelievable.
âIâm also happy I got to meet you,â you mumble against his neck. âEverything seems easier with you.â Revealing your feelings isnât something youâre comfortable with, but since heâs been nothing but adorable with you, it just feels right to let him know what you think, too.
âThings donât have to be complicated,â he says quietly. âAt least, not with me.â He pauses for a second. âI really like you, and thatâs enough for me.â His thumb brushes lightly against your side. âAnd if you let me, Iâll keep being there,â he adds.
This simple moment fills your heart in so many ways. A little silence settles between you, and you close your eyes, focusing on the way his heart beats against his chest. As expected, he sounds very calm and relaxed, which also appeases you.
âI really want to be there for you,â he continues after a while.
âYou already are,â you mindabsentedly reply.
âNot like that,â he says, his head shaking lightly. âMore like being part of your life for as long as you allow me to be.â
Suddenly, the thought of him implying he wants to date you makes your heart rate increase crazily. Are you truly ready to have a boyfriend? Youâre not really sure, but the answer almost feels evident. You want him to be your boyfriendâmore than anything else in the world.
Jungkook chuckles before saying, âI might sound old school, but what Iâm trying to say is that Iâd love nothing more than to have you as my girlfriend.â
The biggest smile appears on your face as you squeeze him in your embrace. Even if he probably didnât plan it, having him say those words under a sky full of stars and in such a cute setting makes this all incredibly romantic.
You push back a bit to be able to see him, your smile never fading away, and the second he sees you, the most glowy smile stretches on his lips. Heâs very handsome.
âDo I get to call you my boyfriend?â you sillily ask.
âAbsolutely! Itâs even a requirement,â he replies.
âThen, you can have me as your girlfriend.â
Jungkook doesnât wait even a second more before crashing his lips against yours. Tonight is by far the best night of your life.
The days went by with Jungkook by your side, as your boyfriend. It has been the most exciting and nervous thing youâve ever experienced. The patience he has with you never seems to stop surprising you.
However, today isnât honestly one of the greatest days. The day was rather long, work was too intense, and you worked overtime. You barely took a lunch break, but you didnât have much choice if you wanted to finish your tasks for the day. To say youâre tired is an understatement. You havenât told Jungkook anything yet, but sincerely, you donât think you need to. It will just bother him, youâre sure of it. Whatâs the point of even telling him everything went wrong today? Itâs best if you just rest and stay by yourself tonight.
The doorbell echoes in your apartment, and you take a deep breath. Who could it be? Whoâs about to ruin your night?
When you see him on the interphone, your heart squeezes instantly. You directly regret thinking or being even mad about him bothering you tonight. Without hesitation, you let him in, and seconds later, heâs standing in front of you. A small smile crosses his face when he sees you, but you donât really smile back at him.
âI wasnât expecting you,â you tell him.
His expression shifts slightly. âI was nearby and thought Iâd come to see you.â
Itâs like he understands something is off because he doesnât even try to kiss you. Blaming him about it doesnât sound like the right move at this precise moment, especially since you donât know if you should or not.
âIs it okay?â he then asks. âI could leave if you want me to.â
âNo, itâs fine,â you answer quickly.
You step aside to let him in, your shoulder brushing lightly against his as he passes. Usually, he would head directly to the living room, but he doesnât tonight. He just waits behind you, his helmet in his hand, as you close the door. His eyes donât ever leave your body, and you can tell that he knows somethingâs off, but he wonât ask if you donât say it.
âI just arrived from work,â you tell him.
A small silence settles between you. For the first time, you can see hesitation in his eyes, like he doesnât know what to do. This surprises you as heâs always confident and knows what to do.
âLong day?â he breaks the silence.
You shrug, moving past him to move to the kitchen and putting some space between you. âIt was just work,â you say as you open the fridge without really looking inside.
Behind you, you hear his footsteps as he tries to close the distance between you.
âI couldâve picked you up,â he says as he reaches the kitchen.
âI didnât need that,â you reply.
Your words come out sharper than you meant. Behind you, you hear the faint shift of his weight, but he doesnât move closer. Not once do you look around to see him. Itâs like you need to avoid seeing his gaze on you, as if youâll completely break down if you do.
âI didnât say you did,â he replies calmly.
You close the fridge door before exhaling and running a hand through your hair. Then, you turn around to face him. The sight in front of you almost breaks your heart. Heâs standing there, looking almost defeated and absolutely powerless.
âI know, I justâŚâ You stop, frustrated with yourself. âYou donât have to show up all the time.â
His brows pull together slightly. âI just wanted to see you,â he says with a shaky and weak voice.
And that just breaks you. You just hurt him, not on purpose, but you still did it. Now, you feel stupid and selfish.
âIâm not used to that,â you admit, quieter now. Â
âTo what?â
Jungkook doesnât attempt to get closer. He stays where he is and simply looks at you, quietly studying you from afar.
âThis,â you gesture vaguely between you. âIâm not used to having someone just be there,â you pause for a second. âAll the time.â
Jungkook nods slowly, but doesnât react straight away to your words. Knowing him, youâd say that his silence allows him to carefully think about his next words. And that comforts you. Right now, you donât need someone blaming you for how you feel.
âIâm not trying to be everywhere,â he finally says. âI just donât want to be absent either.â
You look at him, your chest tightening slightly. âIâve been fine on my own,â you then say.
âI know,â he answers.
Over the past four months, you havenât hidden how youâve been by yourself for the past four years. And having him by your side isnât always easy. Your peace has been thrown upside down since Yoongiâs birthday. Obviously, youâre grateful to have met him, but that doesnât mean that it doesnât destabilize you. You need time to adjust to all of this.
âIâm not trying to take that away from you.â
âThen, why does it feel like you are?â you ask, before you can even stop yourself.
If you hadnât hurt him so far, youâre sure you did now. And you wouldnât blame him if he leaves you right now. He has all the rights to. Youâre not being fair to him, but itâs just how you feel. It makes you feel like youâre doomed to remain single for the rest of your life.
After a moment, he takes a hesitant step toward you. He still keeps his distance, and you just watch him move. A part of you wishes heâd get closer, but another part would like him to remain right where he is.
âI think,â he says slowly. âYouâre just not used to someone staying.â
Your throat tightens, the tears seconds away to run down your face, and you look awayâtoo coward to face him.
âThatâs notââ
You canât finish the sentence, because heâs not entirely wrong. Jungkook takes another step in your direction, but you still donât look at him. You can now feel his presence right in front of you, and you really want to look at him, but youâre internally struggling.
âI donât need you to need me,â he says quietly. âThatâs not why Iâm here.â
Jungkook doesnât try to touch you. He just stays in front of you, reminding you for the millionth time that heâs here. Heâs here for you, even when you struggle with it.
âI just want to be part of your life,â he adds. âAt your pace.â
Something in your chest shifts, and you finally glance back at him. Heâs really close, but you donât do anything to push him away.
âI donât know how to do that,â you admit.
âI know,â he says. âAnd itâs okay.â
Thereâs no judgment or pressure. Thereâs just understanding, as if whatever you just said makes sense to him. Then, slowly, you close the small distance between the two of you and nestle your face against his chest. He doesnât hesitate a second before wrapping his strong arms around you, holding you as tight as possible. You close your eyes, hearing the melody of his heartbeat. Â
You donât know how to deal with all of this; itâs frightening at times, but knowing that heâll never pressure you is enough comfort for you. Heâs not forcing you to embrace this all. Heâs letting you do things at your own pace, which, letâs be honest, is a completely new concept to you. Even with your ex, it was totally different.
And thatâs how you fall more in love with Jungkook.
You donât fall for his sweet and beautiful words. You fall for the way he shows you over and over again that he isnât going anywhere. Â
Being intimate physically with Jungkook is something you know will happen eventually. Youâve been officially together for two months now, and god, heâs hot as hell. There are moments when you just want to jump on him and let him ruin you in every way he wants. However, it also scares you.
You havenât been intimate with a man for over four years; youâre not even sure you know how to have sex anymore. Sometimes, you still touch yourself, but itâs not the same. Youâre on your own when you do it. Here, itâll be with Jungkook. When you ovulate, all those frightening thoughts are thrown out of the window. And you know he has picked it up, but he holds back as the perfect gentleman that he is. Knowing him, youâd say that heâs waiting for it to happen naturally.
Tonight, youâre staying at his place. He prepared a fantastic dinner, as usualâhe has turned into your own personal chef by nowâand now, youâre both in his bed, simply discussing. Youâre nuzzled together, your head on his chest, while he holds you close. Â
âIn two weeks, itâs my little brotherâs birthday,â he tells you, as his fingers trace circles on your back.
A smile spreads across your face as he mentions his brother. Lately, he has started to speak more about his sibling, mentioning how it has been to grow up with him and how much he cares about him. But other than that, he doesnât speak much about his family, and honestly, if itâs a matter that triggers him, pressuring him to open up to you seems absolutely wrong, especially considering how he treats you.
âHeâs planning a party?â you ask with curiosity.
âYeah, dad planned something,â he tells you. âHe always does for our birthdays.â
âThatâs nice,â you tell him.
His fingers stop on your back, and you instantly understand that it might not sound âniceâ to him. âI wouldnât say nice, but yeah, he does itâŚâ
He pauses for a moment, his hand wrapping against your side as if heâs trying to hold onto something.
âHeâs mostly trying to compensate for his absence,â he confesses after a while. Again, you donât say anything, so he can reveal what feels comfortable for him.
âMy dad was never there for us,â he continues. âWasnât there for any achievement, not even for our graduations. It was actually a miracle that he made it to my wedding.â Your heart clutches at the thought of a small Jungkook abandoned by his dad. âI know he went through tough things; it wasnât easy for him as well.â he pauses for a bit. âThe good side was that my mom compensated for him. She was present, taking care of my brother and me, and loving us equally.â
You push your body a bit back to look at him properly. Jungkookâs eyes are glued to the ceiling, but you can tell that sadness fills them. He swallows thickly, and your hand softly caresses his arms, trying to give him enough comfort to keep going. When his eyes finally meet yours, it just shatters you.
âHyejo wasnât my mom,â he confesses. âMy mom died when I was two, and my dad remarried two years later. She loved me from the moment she saw me and treated me as hers since the very beginning,â a small smile appears on his face. âI donât remember anything from before her, but to me, sheâs always been there. And nothing changed after my brotherâs birth.â
Jungkook places a strand of hair behind your ear, as if he needs to distract himself for a second.
âShe was my mom even if she hadnât given birth to me,â he tells you. âAnd there were moments in my life when I felt like I was betraying my birth mom.â
Imagining a young Jungkook blaming himself for loving another woman other than his mom is heart-crushing.
âHyejo was my dad and my mom altogether, and I always held her dearly in my heart,â he continues. âShe even walked me down the aisle for my wedding.â
A sincere smile appears on his face, and you can tell the memory is very special to him.
âUnfortunately, five years ago, she passed away,â he reveals.
So, sheâs the person he lost. Losing his mother must have destroyed him on so many levels. If you barely managed to get yourself together after Lucasâs death, you canât even imagine how he felt.
âIâm so sorry,â you mumble.
Jungkook simply nods and runs a finger down your face. It mustnât be easy for him to reveal all of this, and you feel beyond grateful that he felt comfortable enough to share it with you.
âAfter that, my dad stopped being absent.â
Now that you know this, you understand why Jungkook is the way he is. Growing up with a dad whoâs never there impacts the person you grow into. Itâs like he promised himself that heâd never be absent. With you, he makes his presence known under any circumstances.
âItâs good to have him now, but itâll never erase the past,â he admits. âMy brother is still struggling with that and always throws it at this face.â
âAnd you?â you ask with concern.
âI forgave him years ago,â he replies. âI grew up as an angry teenager and hated him with all my soul, but it was destroying me more than anything else. So, I made my peace with it.â
That totally sounds like him. The opposite would have surprised you.
âMy brother is trying to change,â he continues. âThe death of our mother changed his perception of our dad, but thereâs still a lot of anger inside him.â Â
âIt takes a lot of courage to forgive someone who hurt us deeply,â you tell him.
âI know,â he says. âItâs a lot of work.â
Out of all the people, heâs the one who knows that best.
âI hope heâll find the same strength to do it,â you reply.
âI hope so, too,â he says.
A little silence settles between you. You simply look at each other, body against body, his fingers touching your face with a tenderness that can mend any soul. Â
âI truly admire you for that,â you break the silence.
âThanks, love,â he replies.
Jungkook leans down and presses the softest kiss on your lips. Your hands wrap around his neck, pushing him even closer. The confession makes you feel so many things for him right nowâpride, admiration, and even more love.
His past could have turned him into an awful man, but it did the opposite. It made him a man with a beautiful soul. It gave him the strength to be different from his dad. It gave him the strength to give love back despite everything.
And man, that does something to your heart.
You feel even more grateful to have met him. Life has been blessing you with the gentlest of souls, and you definitely donât intend on letting him go, even if it might be hard for you at times. This is all new to you, but he stays despite it all.
His arm slides around your waist, pulling you closer, just enough to close the space left between you. Your legs tangle slightly under the sheets, your body naturally settling against his. Not once do you stop kissing. It actually deepens more and more.
Thereâs no doubt where this is going.
Your hands find his shirt to push it off his head and run through his firm body. A little moan escapes his lips, but you swallow it with your mouth. Your top follows the same path when he strips it off your body. The moment the cold air brushes against your bare chest, shivers run down your body.
Those shivers suddenly bring you down, and you realize what is about to happen.
âWait,â you say against his lips, pushing him away.
âSomethingâs wrong?â he asks.
You swallow hard, thoughts flying through your mind. Jungkookâs gaze is full of concern, and for a brief moment, you look away.
âItâs justââ
The words seem stuck in your throat.
âSorry,â you shake your head.
âHey,â he murmurs, voice low and gentle. âTalk to me.â
The way he looks at you and the way his fingers brush against your skin encourage you to open up to him.
âIâm scared,â you admit. âI havenât done anything in over four years.â
âItâs okay,â he whispers. âWe donât have to do anything tonight if you donât want to.â
Right now, your entire body craves him with a desperation you canât quite name. You want this more than anything else, but your mind keeps reminding you that you havenât done anything in ages.
âI want to,â your voice is barely audible. âI really do.â You pause for a bit, trying to gather all your thoughts and express out loud what is going on inside your head. âNobody has seen me naked, andâŚâ youâre not even sure youâll be able to continue, but you have to. âIâm scared you find me ugly.â
Jungkook exhales shakily and presses his forehead against yours. âThere is nothing ugly about you, love,â he softly says. His hand finds yours, intertwining your fingers together. âYouâre absolutely drop-dead gorgeous,â he continues. âThereâs not a single part of you that's ugly.â
âHow can you know that?â you whisper. âYouâve never seen me bare.â
He takes a deep breath, his free hand running through your cheeks.
âWhen you told me about losing your friend, that felt more intimate to me than seeing you naked,â he tells you. âBeing vulnerable with someone means more to me than anything physical could ever.â
How does he always find the right words? Itâs like he holds some sort of superpower. That must be it. Jungkook brings your intertwined fingers to his lips, kissing your knuckles, your wrist, and your forearm. The wet kisses ease you a bit, but nothing can ever compare to what he just said.
âOkay,â you say after a while.
âOkay?â he repeats, trying to be sure that you really and fully agree.
You nod before saying, âI really want this.â
âIâll be slow and careful, but let me know if I overstep,â he tells you.
At first, he moves as if he might break you. His hands run over your body slowly and carefully, as if heâs trying to map your body with his palms. They never linger too long in one place. Your gaze follows his every movement, while his is completely focused on your body.
The remaining clothes slowly disappear from both your bodies, and seeing him naked as well helps you feel at ease. It still isnât easy, and every time your body tenses, he stops and kisses you gently. Thereâs nothing but love in every single movement of his body.
Slowly, but surely, his fingers find your wet core, which makes you arch and moan at the same time. The feeling of his cold fingers running through your folds sends shivers down your spine and ignites a fire from within you.
When he slips a finger inside you, pleasure instantly takes over your body. This is new, and it feels so so good. Jungkook takes it easy, giving you all the time to adjust before he adds a second finger.
Your eyes flutter shut to enjoy this moment, but you can feel his gaze on you. The mere thought that this was scaring you minutes ago seems unbelievable. Jungkook leans down to press a kiss on your lips.
âLet me know if itâs too much,â he mumbles against your lips when he slips a third finger.
After so many years without experiencing this kind of exquisite torture, you come as soon as his third finger is inside you. It seems too quick, but god, nobody fingered you in years. And Jungkook does it really well.
However, he doesnât stop; he keeps fingering you through your orgasm. Your moans get louder and louder, and youâre not sure youâll be able to keep up with this if he keeps going. The stretch of his fingers feels marvelous. Itâs like youâre transported into another dimension. When the second orgasm rips through you seconds later, he takes his fingers out and licks them. That sight alone could make you come because he looks like pure sin.
âAre you okay?â he asks as he takes his fingers off his mouth. As youâre unable to speak, you simply nod. âGood,â he smiles. âDo you want to keep going?â
His concern melts your heart. This is actually so sweet.
âI do,â you reply.
Jungkook stands up, disappears into his bathroom, and comes back with a box of condoms. As he walks toward the bed, he takes one and tears it from the foil. He kneels before you, settling between your opened legs.
âI havenât done this in years,â he chuckles as he struggles to put the condom on.
âDo you need help?â you ask.
âNo,â he shakes his head as he focuses on the task.
After a couple of seconds, he succeeds in placing it and presses his body against yours. His hand grabs his cock to rub it against your folds.
âIf itâs too much, you stop me, okay?â he asks. âAt any moment.â
You nod. He clearly gives a lot of importance to consent, which is great. Having sex for the first time with your boyfriend is kind of an intense and special moment. Itâs better to turn it into a good memory, filled with respect for each other.
When he finally slides inside you, the stretch almost feels too overwhelming. Youâve read and heard that after going several years without sex, your hole goes back to how it was when you were a virgin. You wouldnât believe any of it, but now that youâre back at it, you couldnât agree more. Itâs like youâre losing your virginity all over again.
Jungkook halts once heâs fully inside, giving you all the time in the world to adjust. Honestly, youâre grateful he does it because you really need it. Your body needs to learn all over again to have a cock inside. His body leans over yours, his lips pressing a gentle kiss on your cheek. Your arms wrap around his back, and you canât help but hide your face in his neck. Jungkook holds you like youâre the most precious thing in the world.
âLet me know when I can move,â he whispers against your ear.
âJust give me a bit more time,â you tell him.
Your boyfriend remains still for as long as you need him to, and after a couple of seconds, you give him the green light. When his hips start rocking slowly, youâre instantly brought to heaven. His body brings pleasure to you like never before.
Everything feels so intense and consuming. Youâre not sure if itâs due to the fact that you havenât had sex in years, but itâs so so good. Jungkook is nothing but a sweetheart. His movements are slow, careful, and full of love. His lips kiss every part of your face and neck, bringing you to your orgasm through love. This is so intimate; youâve never experienced sex like this.
The act itself is kind of dirty with all the body fluids leaking everywhere, the sweat all over your body, and the moans, but the way he does it turns it into a vulnerable moment. Itâs not about sex. Itâs about the love and attraction you both feel for each other.
When you cum, your entire body spasms violently while his name falls from your lips. The pleasure overwhelms you in a wonderful way, and you wish this would never stop. Your walls squeeze him so strongly that it pushes him to his release, coming inside the condom.
His body falls on top of yours while you both try to catch your breaths. When he pulls out to remove the condom and throw it, you feel empty and cold. Seconds later, he comes back to bed, wrapping your body against yours after he pushes the sheets on your bodies. One of his hands strokes your back in slow circles while the other remains in your lower back, pushing you as close as possible.
With all the emotions running through you, you fall asleep in the comfort of his warmth around you.
Two weeks later, it is rumored that the CEO of the company you work for is selling it to a worldwide group. People around you have been talking about it nonstop. Honestly, you havenât paid much attention to them. As long as you keep your job, you donât care, and itâs also just rumors; it doesnât mean itâs true.
Jungkook told you yesterday heâll have an important meeting today, and you promised him youâd spend the night together, eating junk food and watching some silly romcom to decompress. Youâre planning to meet at your place, because itâll be closer for him.
Your eyes look down at the phone in your hands before you send a quick message to your boyfriend, suggesting to order pizzas for tonight. Before he arrives at your place, you want to have everything ready, so he just has to come and sit down. You really want to take care of him, just like he does with you. He deserves it all.
A reply comes quite quickly, where he tells you that it sounds good. Youâre already planning to order from his favourite place right before you leave, so you can pick it up on your way home. Hopefully, the pizzas will still be warm when he joins you.
jungkook đď¸: canât wait to be with you â¤ď¸
This makes you smile, and it just warms your heart. Why does he always have to be so cute? Instantly, you let him know that you miss him so much. If you could, youâd bring him to your work, so you never have to be apart.
âHave you heard the news?â your coworker Ana asks as she appears next to you.
Instantly, you put your phone down to look at her. Her desk is right next to yours, and sheâs always so into all the gossip going around. Sheâs the one who told you about those rumors concerning the sale. Â Â
âWhat news?â you frown.
âWell, the head of that worldwide group is coming today to meet the CEO,â she explains.
Honestly, you want to tell her that you donât care, but that would be rude. And you also donât want her to stop to tell you all the juicy gossip from the office.
âItâs official then?â you ask her.
âIt doesnât confirm if heâs selling, but looks like he is,â she adds.
âHopefully, we wonât lose our jobs,â you reply, which makes her chuckle.
âYeah, I hope so too,â she says.
If that guy is money-oriented, for sure, a lot of restructuring plans and other bullshit like that will happen. You truly hope it wonât happen because you love this job, and itâd be a shame to lose it, but this goes beyond yourself.
âBut I heard that heâs kind of hot,â she adds. âIf you werenât so enamored with your Gukkie, you could have tried to seduce him and convince him not to fire us.â
You canât help but laugh while shaking your head. This woman always pulls things like that, as if it was absolutely normal. âYou really think I would have managed to?â you ask, raising an eyebrow.
âYouâre hot and sexy too,â she replies.
âBut heâs like the head of a group,â you tell her. âThose kinds of guys are unapproachable.â
âYeah, youâre right,â she mumbles in defeat. âItâs best you keep your man.â
By far, youâd prefer Jungkook to some guy who probably thinks the world belongs to him. Usually, those men believe theyâre better than anyone else, which is the total opposite of your boyfriend. She goes back to her desk, and you look down again at your phone. Thereâs a notificationâa message from Jungkook where he says that youâll be together soon. Â
The only thought of being with him after work thrills you more than anything else. For sure, youâll mention this whole story to him, because thereâs no way youâll be hiding that Ana tried to convince you to seduce some random wealthy stranger. You canât wait to see his face.
A couple of minutes later, thereâs a lot of agitation around you, and your coworkers whisper things. Inevitably, you look behind you, trying to understand whatâs going on. You try to find Ana, but sheâs nowhere to be seen, which is annoying because youâre sure sheâd know what is going on.
Then, you look to your right. For a moment, it feels like youâre hallucinating. A man is walking in the hallways who strikingly looks like Jungkook. Your heartbeat instantly increases, your eyes follow him, and your mind goes completely blank. Itâs him. Thereâs no doubt.
Heâs wearing his lucky suitâthe one he only uses for important meetings. Youâve seen him wearing it a couple of times. His hair is pushed the exact same way as in the picture he sent you an hour ago. What is he doing here? And why is everyone looking at him?
âWho is he?â you ask another coworker.
âItâs Jeon Jungkook,â John tells you.
Your heart drops instantly. Yeah, now, youâre a hundred percent sure that itâs himâyour boyfriend.
âHeâs the head of the Jeon Group and CEO of Jeon Pharmaceuticals,â he continues. âApparently, he wants to buy the company.â
Your eyes move back to the man walking in the hallway. Never once does he look around; heâs just focused on following the man in front of him. Honestly, you donât know how to react to the bomb that John just dropped on you.
How on earth are you finding out only now that Jungkook is the son of Jeon Minju, one of the most influential and wealthiest men on earth?
holy shit the ending was BRAZY ,, but this fic was so diff from any other fics im usually into but i rlly loved đĽšđĽš
koo is so sweet n charming ugh need dat
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PART TWO LETS GOOOOO
thank you so so much for reading and loving, angel â¤ď¸ hope you'll love just as much the second partđĽ°
Itâs kind of crazy when you get likes on your fics every day and start to realise that at least one person around the world is reading your fanfics every day. Itâs kind of a surreal feeling⌠No?
