a/n going through easy chapter 1 rn and LOOK at what i just found in my docs from the og outline... AHHHHHHHHHH 🗣️🗣️🗣️ they were initially gonna be bffs that kiss in the first draft...😭 boundaries is not a word in my vocabulary actually
content deleted scene / not in the main fic, so can be read as standalone, idol jk x idol fem reader, sleepy cuddling, simp jeon jeongguk, touchey lovey bffs, sfw, fluff, 531 words
“when are you gonna get a bigger bed? you have superstar money now; i think you can afford to upgrade to at least a double…”
jungkook’s lips curved into a soft smile at your teasing, though his eyes remained closed. you weren’t wrong — he could upgrade. hell, he could buy ten california kings without even batting an eyelid. he’s nineteen now, probably overdue for something a little more grown-up than a single bed.
…but during his rookie days, he fought so hard for this single bed. it wasn’t just a bed. it was victory.
out of two crappy choices in the room he shared with taehyung and jimin, it was the better option. a tiny single bed where his feet hung slightly off the edge or half of a squeaky, ratty bunk. it had taken him three hours of intense negotiations, whining, and almost getting his ass beat by both his hyungs to claim it as his. giving it up now just because he had money felt wrong. it was the sentiment... right?
right. and maybe — juuuust maybe — it had something to do with how this bed kept you so close to him when you wanted to relax. what if he upgraded, and suddenly there was too much space? what if you didn’t cuddle as close anymore?
“i will soon, haven’t had the time lately,” he finally responded, his voice soft and unhurried.
“oo, do you wanna go furniture shopping? we can sit on all the fancy display chairs and beds like we always do, but this time you’ll actually be buying something—”
“later,” he cut you off with a small smile, his eyes still closed but shifting a little closer until he could feel your breath ghosting over his face. “we’ll go later.”
“kay,” you murmured, your eyelids growing heavier as you watched his peaceful features. “you gonna nap?”
“want to,” he nodded gently. “d’you?”
you reached out to brush a piece of fringe from his eyes, the movement making it fall in soft waves. “sure,” you murmured, your fingers lingering for just a moment before settling back under your cheek. as you snuggled into his pillow, his familiar scent enveloped you, a warm, comforting embrace that felt like home.
but just as your body started to relax, you sat up abruptly, reaching for your phone. jungkook’s eyes slowly cracked open, heavy with sleep as he watched you.
“whatcha doing?” he asked softly, his voice tinged with a gentle rasp.
“setting an alarm,” you replied, rubbing the back of his hand as it rested between you. “have dance practice at 12, nari-unnie will kill me if i’m late.”
“ss’ok, i’ll wake you up.”
you glanced down at him, your lips twitching into a small, knowing smile. you both knew he’d do no such thing.
his soft, fluffy hair framed his face, his pouty lips slightly parted, just enough to reveal a hint of his bunny teeth. his big, sleepy eyes gazed up at you with a quiet patience, boba-like and heavy with drowsiness. adorable.
wordlessly, you finished setting the alarm, placing your phone on his bedside table before slipping back under the blanket. this time, you moved closer, and without hesitation, his hand lifted, draping naturally over your waist as you shuffled nearer, closing the small gap between you.
the room fell into a peaceful silence, your breathing syncing as you both basked in the quiet comfort of each other.
until his soft voice broke the stillness.
“you smell so good.”
“yeah?” you murmured, a faint smile tugging at your lips.
“yeah,” he replied, a little dazed.
“it’s the perfume you bought me,” you reminded him, the smile audible in your tone.
“i know,” he whispered, the distance between you shrinking as his hand slid further around your waist, his fingers curling gently over your side.
“was it expensive?” you teased lightly.
“mhm.” even with his eyes closed, he could sense the way your head turned into the pillow, your neck slightly bared. he leaned forward, just a little, until there was no space left between you.
you exhaled softly as his nose brushed against the crook of your neck, and your hand shifted to rest gently on his chest.
“really expensive…” he hummed into your skin, his breath warm against your pulse. “spent all my money on it. i’m broke now.”
