Later. || Jikook

38. Thirty Eight

"I'm coming this weekend" Jungkook said into the mic as he stood at his balcony. Tonight was warmer, he didn't need to wear his jacket to stay outside nor did he need to blow on his hands to keep them warm.

He missed spring so much.

"You are? How come?" Jimin asked while munching on his midnight snack.

"You don't sound excited at all"

"Ah, my mistake. Oh my god? No way! I've waited all my life for this moment thank you!" Jimin gushed over the phone "Is that excited enough?" He asked in his calm voice again, picking up another gummy.

"I kinda wanted to talk to you but not so much anymore" the taller sighed making Jimin chuckle.

"Just say you miss me and go" he replied "Always making excuses" he added shaking his head.

"Always thinking so highly of yourself"

"I learned from the best" he shrugged.

"And who is that?"

"You obviously"

"So you think I'm the best" Jungkook's smirk grew a bit more as his ego inflated.

"... At thinking so highly of yourself" Jungkook could almost hear him roll his eyes, and let out a soft chortle.

"Also the best basketball player in the group, the best driver, best drinking buddy, and best gamer, the list can go on but I'll be humble" he boasted proudly.

"First of all, none of the others think you're the best driver"

"But you do, because you're not scared of driving with me" he pointed out and Jimin chose not to admit he's right.

"What does best drinking buddy even mean?"

"Since I can hold my liquor, I can match whoever wants me to go drink with them"

"Namjoon can do a good job too"

"But you wouldn't invite Namjoon"

It's already the start of May. Time flew fast between school, work, and Jimin's exam preparations. He was busy all day everyday and barely had to time to rest, and when he did, it mainly consisted of texting his friends and catching up with Jungkook.

They would chat and call, although the latter was less frequent, but it was all enjoyable regardless. Through their conversations, Jimin could tell that the other was much more comfortable with the way he feels about him. They would joke about it or even flirt sometimes, just like now.

"So it's all about me?" Jimin asked a soft smile stretching his lips as he spoke.

"Shouldn't it be?"

"It should. But just to let you know, I would invite Namjoon"

"Maybe if I'm not available"

"You refuse to accept that I'll choose someone over you?"

"I am just hoping the intention is reciprocated"

This weekend was the first time he was going to see him in person again. He might not have shown how eager he was, but he can already feel his heart thump at the thought.

"Your game is getting better. It's almost as if I am flustered" he praised, followed by a few coupled giggles on each sides of the phone.

"Are you excited about coming home?" Jimin asked when they both went silent.

"I miss my room, I miss Friday nights, I miss Tae" he replied, leaning on the railing of his balcony with his forearms.

"Have you talked to him since he threw you out the chat?" Jimin snickered.