Hello lovelies!
So this will be a few chapters, I wanted to make this a fan fiction but I think it being a short story is more fitting. This is based on The Midnight Library (a book recommended by Namjoon) and Monster calls, both are amazing books and you guys should give them a read.
I'm so sorry for being super absent from my work, I'm currently super busy with work and university. Thank you all so much for being patient and reading my book, seeing how many of you are enjoying these short stories makes me so happy. I do hope you guys enjoy this one 💜💜💜
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Seokjin locked the building, jiggling the handle once again to make sure it was secure. With a smile, he walked away, glad that the day was finally over. He worked as an early-aged caretaker, he loved his job and he loved squeezing chubby baby cheeks. He hummed quietly to himself as he walked along the narrow sidewalk back to his apartment that was ten minutes away.
He walked into the neat apartment, he saw his roommate hunched over the dining room table looking at music sheets sprawled across the entire table.
"Hello, Yoongi. Hello, kitty" Seokjin hovers his hand over the small black kitten peacefully sleeping on a pile of blankets beside Yoongi, before deciding to leave the sleeping kitten alone.
"His name is Suga!" Yoongi playfully glares.
"That is still by far the stupidest cat name I've ever heard" Jin laughs, walking toward the fridge to start cooking dinner.
"How did your job interview go?"
"It went good, he said that my mixtape demos were impressive" Yoongi replies, now putting his composition sheets in a folder and joining Jin at the stove.
"That's really good news Yoongi. You're going to be famous one day, then you'll have to dedicate your raps to me" Yoongi scoffs, rolling his eyes as he washes his hands.
"Why on earth would I do that?"
"I cook you dinner, do your laundry and I even allowed you to bring in that stray."
"Yes, you are amazing. Worldwide awesome."
"Damn, straight" Seokjin chuckles, now cutting some vegetables as Yoongi grabs the meat.
"You know, my potential future boss is pretty handsome."
"Yeah? That's nice"
"You should meet him"
"Why?" Seokjin raises an eyebrow. Yoongi had been trying to set up Seokjin multiple times.
"I think you'd like him, he's your type" Yoongi dices the meat, throwing it into a pot that Seokjin set.
"Just because you have a partner, doesn't mean you gotta set me up because you feel bad" Seokjin chuckles, and the other frowns slightly.
"I just want you to be happy. That's all I ever want for you"
Seokjin halts, looking up at Yoongi who's turned a bright pink, looking anywhere but Seokjin.
"That was so sweet!" Seokjin squeaks, going to hug Yoongi who tried to avoid him.
"Shut up!"
"You love me!"
"I hate you"
"My yoongles care about me!"
The two continue to playfully argue, as they cook their dinner, Seokjin laughing at Yoongi's embarrassment.
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Seokjin cracked his back as he locked the daycare door once again, yawning. Today had been exhausting. He quickly speed walks back home, wanting nothing more than to lay in bed and watch some drama shows to forget the day.
"Yoongles I'm back!" Seokjin yells out, throwing his keys onto the hook near the door. He sighs heavily as he loosens his tie. He walks into the kitchen and abruptly stops when he sees a blond male sitting in his kitchen next to Yoongi. He was wearing a grey suit, his hair slicked back. The stranger looked at him, eyes widening slightly at the sight of him.
"Yoongles?" The stranger chuckles at Yoongi who's turned a little pink.
"Hyung you've betrayed me" Yoongi whines toward Seokjin.
"Ah I'm sorry...uh who is this?" Seokjin looks over at the stranger, who's staring right back at him.
"Oh right, this is Kim Namjoon, my boss. Namjoon, this is my best friend, Kim Seokjin."
"Hello," Namjoon greets with a small wave.
"Hi," Seokjin says breathlessly, still blown away that such a handsome man was in his kitchen.
"You were right, but I think he's more handsome than you let on Yoongi" Namjoon smiles at Seokjin, standing up to shake Seokjin's hand.
Seokjin could feel the tips of his ears go hot, he felt like he might faint. Yes, he knew he was handsome but it still was something that made him blush. Especially when someone who is equally attractive says it. Seokjin shakily shakes the other's hand, making the latter chuckle.
"T-thank you"
Namjoon smiles at Seokjin, and he can't help but smile back. Yoongi is smirking from his spot, happy that the interaction was going well. His plan was a success.
"Seokjin, I invited Namjoon over for dinner. You don't mind do you?"
"Huh?" Seokjin was looking at Namjoon, who was only staring back.
"Namjoon is staying for dinner" Yoongi smirks.
"Oh, yes. Okay. I will cook." Seokjin snaps out of his trance, looking at Yoongi.
"No, take your time. You two look busy" Yoongi chuckles, walking toward the fridge, making Seokjin turn a bright pink as he struggled to even speak. Namjoon chuckles at Seokjin, eyes never leaving him the entire night.
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It was the weekend, and Seokjin was scrolling through his social media, bored out of his mind. He heard the doorbell ring, he slowly got off the couch. He opens the door, seeing Namjoon in front of him, his eyes widen in surprise.
"Hello, Seokjin" Namjoon smiles, his dimples poking through.
"Hi Namjoon. I'm sorry, Yoongi isn't here at the moment, did he know you were coming?" Seokjin tilts his head a little, making Namjoon's cheeks turn red at his adorableness.
"To be honest...I wasn't here for Yoongi" Namjoon rubs the back of his neck, now avoiding eye contact.
"Oh?"
"I just wanted to...ask you out. On a date. You and I." Namjoon uses his fingers to signal at Seokjin and himself. Seokjin smiles brightly, butterflies soaring in his stomach.
"Of course, I would love to!"
"Wait? Really?" Namjoon was shocked, he had mentally prepared himself to be rejected and Yoongi had even forced him to ask Seokjin out.
"Yes! Where did you want to go?"
"Dinner?"
"Sure, let me get changed, please come in!"
Seokjin giddily got dressed, excitedly talking to Namjoon as they walked to a nearby restaurant. The conversation was easy and never awkward. The two talked about themselves, what they wanted for the future, their dreams and goals, everything just felt right. The two began their walk back to Seokjin's house after the pair were kicked out of the restaurant for staying there too long.
"I've never been kicked out of a restaurant before" Seokjin laughs, nudging Namjoon slightly.
"I'm glad we could share that experience" Namjoon chuckles, "I'm sure we'll have many more like that"
"Oh? Why do you say that?" Seokjin asks with a fake frown, Namjoon looks over at him with widened eyes, halting his movements.
"I-I'm sorry...I assumed- you enjoyed tonight? I'm sorry if you didn't-"
"-of course I enjoyed tonight, I'm just acting" Seokjin grins, making Namjoon sigh in relief, "this was the best date I've ever had"
"Really?" Namjoon turns red, continuing to walk beside Seokjin.
"Yes, you're just so intelligent! You're ambitious and my god is that sexy." Seokjin smiles as he reminisces about their conversations, "And you listened to me, you laughed at my jokes and you just...made me feel good about myself. Thank you"
Namjoon smiles warmly at Seokjin, wrapping his arm around the other.
"No worries, you're an amazing person Seokjin"
"Aw stop it! I'll end up falling in love with you" Seokjin chuckles, playfully pushing Namjoon off him.
"That is the plan, my love"
Seokjin stops, cheeks flushed red as he replays what Namjoon says, Namjoon ruffles his hair, smiling down at him.
And just like that, Seokjin's entire life changed.
