Unconditional [Namjin FF]

It Was Mutual

SEOK JIN

I took out my pink hoodie and decided to pair it with a plain white t-shirt and light blue jeans. I was dressed by 4:50. I was confused as to go early or late or on time. I didn't want to give a desperate impression or one of nonchalance. Ugh... I didn't know going out with another boy will be so stressful. Butterflies were fluttering in my stomach now and then. I plopped myself on the bed and closed my eyes. Why am I so nervous? It is just a treat. Calm yourself down Seokjin!
I glanced at the clock, it's 4:55, I should better get down. I put on my white sneakers, and this time I made sure they are white sneakers and not the red high tops.

I saw a convertible parked in front of our apartment. Is it him? The window rolled down and Namjoon waved at me, I walked over to the car. As I approached the car, he stepped out of it and flashed his dimple smile, which made me go weak in the knees. I have to admit he looked extra cute today. The way his hair was set, a bit messy. He was wearing an azure hoodie, which was, to be honest quite similar in structure to the one I was wearing. He was wearing faded jeans and white sneakers, the same as mine. So this was why he asked me what I was wearing so that he can match it with me. I looked at him with wide wide eyes and he smiled.
"Should we go now?" I just nodded. He came over and held open the door for me, which made my face go hot and red. He hopped into the driver's seat and there we went.
"So how was your day?" Namjoon initiated the conversation. I still couldn't think straight as I was very flustered. "Go-good" I stuttered. He looked at me with a confused look because of the stutter. "Are... Are you okay? I mean am I making you uncomfortable?"
"No no. Not at all. It's nothing like that." I took a deep breath and released and smiled. "So where are we going?"
"It's a restaurant, as you said not too fancy. Simple yet beautiful" He smiled back at me. "You are quite considerate."

After driving for another 20 minutes, we stopped in front of someone's house. It was wooden and flowers were draped all over the entrance and walls. It was seriously beautiful and there were no other houses nearby. Namjoon stepped out of the car and led the way. As we entered the garden I saw a pink neon sign say 'Calor.'

"It means warmth in Latin" Namjoon explained. The place looked magical. It was calm and peaceful. We stood in front of a wooden door with colourful glass panelling. The bells above the door chimed as we pushed it to enter. As soon as I stepped into the room, a sweet smell of coffee, baked bread, pastries and cinnamon hit my nostrils. This place was rightly named 'Warmth', this made me happy and warm inside. There were not a lot of people there, but yet it was very lively inside. A lady came near us, "Namjonie my dear boy! Cómo estás" She wrapped Namjoon in a big hug. "I'm alright Aunt Mariana, how are you?" That lady didn't look Korean, maybe she was Spanish. "I'm good my boy. And he must be your boyfriend?" I blushed at her mention of me as his boyfriend. I bowed, "Hello. I'm Seokjin Mrs...." "Ah hello, Seokjin. I have to admit you have a very pleasant face. By the way, call me Aunty Mariana." She proceeded to hug me and honestly, she gives one of the best hugs! "Namjoon, take him to the back veranda you'll love it there." We both smiled and I followed Namjoon.

The back veranda was very beautiful. A stream ran below the house and the other side of the stream was a little hill, it was magical here. "So, why didn't you tell aunt Mariana that I'm not your boyfriend?"
"Well... The thing is..." He came and stood close to me. We both were facing the stream. He took a deep breath and exhaled.
"So the thing is, I know we haven't known each other for more than one week. But I feel we have become very close in these few weeks. You make me happy and I can't deny the fact that I have fallen for you Seokjin. I know you might not feel the same way but I just can't help my feelings for you... So I want to ask you..." He turned to face me, he was directly staring at my eyes and the time seemed to have stopped. Is this actually happening? Is really happening? "Kim Seokjin, will you be my boyfriend?"

I guess I was standing there like a fool staring at him. "I never thought you would like me in this way" I finally spoke "and to be honest, I was wishing that we could be more than friends. I'm happy that this feeling is mutual" I couldn't look directly at him, I was blushing so hard. "So does that mean?" Namjoon asked in a nervous tone. "Yes yes, I'll be your boyfriend." I smiled at him. He shifted a bit closer and put his hands on mine, the butterflies were ready to burst out of my stomach.

"Seokjin, can I ask you something?"

"I think we should stop calling each other by our full names now as we are officially dating. And yes ask me anything"

"So Jinie" I blushed so hard at that name that my face became redder if it was possible. Namjoon chuckled at my reaction. "Jinie I wanted to ask you. Why do you always go red when I'm around?" He brought his face closer to mine. I was so flustered that I turned my head which caused him to laugh. "You're so shy Jinie."

"Yaa yaa. I'm shy but only around you. I don't know why whenever you call me it makes me blush" I said looking down at the stream. "Awe my baby is shy" he hugged me from the back. We stayed like that for some time. Our hearts beating together against each other. "You know that was cringe, right?" I turned around to face him. "Yeah, I know." There was a moment of silence, and then we both broke into laughter.

"Ahem, if I'm not disturbing the young couple" we both turned at Aunty Mariana. "I bought you some food. Enjoy!" She kept the platters down and left winking at us.

The table was now filled with a jar of cocoa coffee, some croissants, cookies, macrons, marshmallows and strawberries. The air was filled with the scent of cocoa, cream and baked cookies.

We sat down on opposite sides of the table and Namjoon poured me the coffee. "So is this a date?" I asked putting the croissant on his plate. He held my hand on the table. "I wouldn't let a date pass so easily"
"So does that mean we'll go on an actual date?"
"Yes of course. I wasn't sure if you would say yes. So will you go on a date with me?"
"Let me think," I said teasingly. He laughed and said "Even if you say no I'll take you with me"
"I can't wait to tell Yoongi and Hobi about this. They'll be so shocked"