Hybe-topia

52 - Sim Jaeyun

Imagine it's the start of a new academic school year. Just like any other year, the teacher began the first day by summarizing the syllabus to briefly cover the contents of the course. However, midway through the sleep-inducing review, the classroom door swung open hesitantly. A student you've never seen before shuffled into the room shyly and stood at the front, taking in his surroundings with cautious yet curious eyes. The teacher proceeded to introduce him as Sim Jaeyun, but the student hesitantly added that he prefers to be called "Jake." He had just moved from Australia and had a lingering accent, which you found quite intriguing.

When the teacher finally released him from the invisible hold at the front of the classroom, you watched as Jake weighed his seating options while scanning the room for an empty chair. He visibly relaxed when you offered him a warm smile and motioned toward the empty seat beside you.

Now, the first month of school has already rolled by within the blink of an eye and you and Jake have become great friends within this short timespan. Earlier last month, you were both delighted to learn you lived five minutes away from each other. Consequently, you and Jake have spent practically every day with each other since then. You had happily taken on the role of being his local tour guide to show him your favorite spots around town, and Jake had happily answered all of your questions about living abroad and shown you countless pictures and videos of his life in Australia.

Today, just as the two of you are enjoying lunch, a sudden thought, or rather a question, pops into your mind mid-bite.

"Do you have a crush on anyone here yet?" you ask Jake, genuinely curious to see if anyone has caught his eye since he moved in.

A small smile curls on the corner of his lips which causes you to raise your eyebrows in anticipation.

"Yeah," he murmurs sheepishly.

"Who is it?" you giggle, leaning in a little closer, waiting for his response. However, you fake a little pout when he shakes his head stubbornly.

"I'm not going to tell you."

"Why not?" you laugh. "I won't judge you or tell anyone else - if that's what you're concerned about. I'm pretty good at keeping secrets. Plus, if it's someone I know, I'll definitely help you get closer to them."

Jake sighs to himself and just stares at you. Something within his gaze makes the remaining puzzle pieces click in your mind.

"Oh," you mumble when a small smile also begins to curl on your lips. "Me?"

Jake's face immediately heats up into a soft shade of pink before he ducks to hide his face in his face.

"Yeah," he confirms. 

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Happy Monday, Dalgis! How'd y'all enjoy this sweet Jake imagine? 😉 I would actually melt if this happened to me because Jake can be the sweetest and cutest man alive sometimes. (Other times...we don't talk about that, lol.) 

I hope you have all been staying safe, happy, and healthy! I love you all so much. 

Until next week,
Wonniesverse 🧸