→ Contains: Friends to lovers; Jealousy; Roommates to lovers.
→ A/N: We loooved writing this, it's so cute 🥺🥺 thank you for the request, we hope you all like it!
When you started sharing your apartment with Jinho you didn't expect him to bring so many friends over so often, but they were all so nice and friendly that you became an acquaintance to the group. Tonight was one of those nights that they got together to brainstorm new ideas for work, and you assumed the role of the hostess, bringing food and drinks to the boys while they worked hard.
"Jinho is so lucky to have you as a roommate" Hongseok exclaimed, with a long sigh, holding your waist sideways in a childish hug when you brought them sandwiches.
"I know, right? These are delicious." Wooseok answered with his mouth full.
You patted Hongseok's soft hair and laughed.
"It's just food, guys, you are exaggerating"
"Y/n" Hui grabbed your hand, pulling you away from the other "please be my roommate, I want your food every day"
"I can't, sweetie, Jinho would starve to death without me" you cooed, running your fingers through his hair just like you did to Hongseok, and everyone laughed.
"Guys, leave her alone, we have work to do and she's not your maid, geez" Jinho rolled his eyes
You were taken aback by his attitude because you've never seen him acting like this before. And so apparently did everyone, the conversation dying and everyone awkwardly focusing again the their tasks.
The living room was packed, some of the boys even laying down on the carpet, and you found yourself a free armrest to sit down and quietly scroll through your phone as they did their thing.
Changgu rested a hand on your thigh to get your attention.
"Can you pass me that note pad" he whispered
You quietly did so, not missing Jinho's side-eye.
You were so confused with the way he was acting, the snappy remarks were never something that you were used to see coming from him. You were afraid your presence was doing that, getting in the way of their business, so you excused yourself to the kitchen, getting your mind occupied with the dirty dishes.
you were still bothered, feeling a little anxious about upsetting your roommate, so you sneaked a text to Kino, asking if he thought Jinho is mad at you. Mot 5 minutes later he showed up next to you
"I don't think Jinho is mad at you, y/n" smiling sweetly.
"You know you could've just texted me back, right?" You chuckled.
"Yeah, I just wanted an excuse for a break." He shrugged. "Seriously though, he's just stressed with work, I guess."
"You think so?" You pouted dramatically
"I'm sure of it. He's always gushing about you, he adores you, there's no way he would be mad at you" He reassured you "now, come on, you don't have to run away from us'
Kino grabbed your hand and pulled you back to the living room, ignoring your hushed protests.
"you're awful" you whispered to him when he only let go of you when you sat down again on where you were before.
"Anyway-" Jinho said a little louder.
You sank a little further into your seat, your phone buzzing right after it, with a text from Kino "stop worrying! Is not about you!". You looked at him, who was watching you and laughed quietly, shaking your head.
The rest of the night passed smoothly and now everyone was getting ready to leave. You started picking up after them, and Shinwon stood back.
"Let me help you." He offered.
"it's ok, I got this" you offered him a smile "thank you, though"
"Yeah, I can help her, don't worry" Jinho entered back, his tone a little dry.
"Ok…" Shinwon said awkwardly, scratching the back of his head" see you guys around then."
You pinched Shinwon's cheek, trying to ease the mood.
"You're the cutest" you cooed "I'll walk you to the door."
When everyone left, you and Jinho cleaned up the rest of the dishes and took the trash out, not exchanging words, and that didn't soothe your anxiety from earlier, especially the frown that didn't leave his face, and you decided to take a shower to relax a little bit.
He had already retreated to his bedroom when you got out, but you weren't happy with how things were left. You knocked softly at his door and he immediately told you to come in, and so you found him sitting in his bed, back resting against the headboard, earbuds hanging on his neck with some loud music coming from it.
"I'm sorry I bothered you guys earlier," you sat on the edge of his bed. "Next time you need a meeting I can go out to the library or something."
His features soften for the first time since they left, a small smile peaking at the corner of his lips.
"You never bother, y/n" his soft voice completely different from anything that happened earlier.
"Ok" your voice was almost a whisper, and you weren't sure what to do next.
It was Jinho who moved to sit by your side.
"I'm sorry if I was a jackass earlier, I didn't mean to be rude."
"No, it's ok, I understand."
"No, it's fine, I know it's not ok. I just…"
He took a deep breath, nervousness written all over his face. You ran your fingers through his hair, trying to calm him down.
"Don't be nervous, you can tell me anything." You said softly "I promise I won't be upset"
You were convinced that he was actually bothered by you intruding in his friend group, especially during work, so you were getting ready to be told off.
You pulled a strand of hair out of his face, realizing that he looked so cute with his hair growing a little longer.
"It is stuff like this, you know?" He held your hand that was touching him and clasped it securely between his both.
You didn't miss the way your heart skipped a beat.
"I saw the guys being so comfortable touching you, and you doing the same to them, I guess I just felt jealous."
"You don't have to be jealous, Jinho, and you can always feel comfortable with skinship, you know I'm a very touchy person."
"Yes, but I want you to be like that with someone else." He confessed.
You blinked a couple of times in silence, tilting your head in confusion.
"What do you mean?" You asked
"I love how affectionate you are and I basically melt when you touch my hair. And I hate seeing you do that to someone else."
Everything went quiet. The blush on his cheek was adorable and you had the impulse of planting a kiss on the soft skin where it rose pink.
Jinho's eyes widened but immediately after his eyes turned into two crescent moons that adorned the beautiful smile on his face before he returned the kiss, his warm lips on your cheeks making the butterflies on your stomach flip around.
You stared at each other with matching smiles, and you cupped his face, caressing it with your thumb. This time you two met halfway, and his hand shyly caught your waist. When your lips touched a tingly feeling ran through your whole body like it was waiting for that for a long time. The kiss was shy and soft, both of you uncertain of boundaries. It was Jinho who deepened the kiss when you sighed in content. Your fingers caressed his nape and his hand squeezed your waist. He pecked a couple more times before leaning back to look at you.
"You won't do that to the other boys too, right?" He asked with a pretty smile, making you chuckle.
You kissed him again before answering
"What are you asking me, Jo Jinho?" Your grin was hard to hold back
"I'm asking if you would like to kiss me more times?" His charming ways made you swoon. "Maybe go on a date with me?"
"You're something else." You smiled and shook your head.
