Flowery - Jinkook

#11 - Tea

Seokjin is now stuck sitting opposite of Jimin in Moon Cafe. He bites the straw of his ice tea and pretends to be interested on the window view. Jimin, on the other hand, leisurely bites his tip of his shades analysing Seokjin. When he's done analysing, he dramatically slammed the table loud enough to catch Seokjin's attention.

Jimin: You like him. That kid. 

Seokjin averts his eyes back to the window view, as though Jimin didn't say anything.

Jimin: Go on. Pretend you didn't hear me at all. I know you're ignoring me cause as usual I am right.

Seokjin still avoiding the topic then silently turns side ways hoping Jimin didn't notice.

Jimin: We can stay here all day~ You know right my today meeting with Joonie is non-existent. I don't have any schedule and I don't mind observing a guy who's clearly in denial but the fact is seriously crushing on a straight guy~

Jin: I don't know that guy.

Jimin: Oh~ Let me enlighten you~ It's Jinnie crushing on her neighbour, the tattooed arm with a childlike face. Definitely a face and figure that is not hard to fall. I feel you. 

Jin: Pfft. 

Jimin: You're lucky I'm already with Joonie. Else I'll chase after him too~

Jin: Whatever. You can take him all you want. I want nothing to do with him.

Jimin: Says someone who held each other's hand for a solid ten minutes. You're not a good liar you rosy tinted little flower~ 

Jin: Shut up. Stop giving me that look. I'm serious.

Jimin: Fine. You and that kid, can deny all you want~

Jin: He's straight. 

Jimin: I said what I said, Jinnie~ 

Jin: You're insufferable you know.

Jimin: And you love me~ Come on give me that smile~ My Jinnie is finally falling in love. I'm so happy for him~ He will not die a virgin~

Jin: Oh my god. You're embarrassing me. 

Jimin: At least you didn't deny~ *winks*

Jin: Why am I friends with you?

Jimin: Cause you needed a friend like me~ Now spill the tea, love~

Seokjin felt he lost the battle with Jimin. He really can't hide anything from his best friend. He pulls his chair closer to the table and starts updating Jimin of their encounters, ignoring all Jimin's oohs, aahs and his dramatic facial expressions.

- - -

Jungkook sat on the bench. He wonders why he felt bad. It is true though, he is straight. He is merely informing the other person and clarifying the extent of their relationship. They are just good neighbour. A good neighbour who helps each other out. He have yet to help his neighbour, but he would return the act of service in future. Someday, somehow. He shouldn't feel bad. 

Yeah. But... There's this lingering... should I call it discomfort? Not exactly discomfort. But maybe... maybe... he looks vulnerable. Yes. I felt slight discomfort because he looks vulnerable. That's it! I was taught not to hurt another person's feelings since young. And his facial expression changes to... I don't know... he looks sad... as though he was disappointed. Am I overthinking? I think I am.

- - -

Jimin and Seokjin, standing just 100 meters away from Seokjin's block. Jimin smirked, while Seokjin stares at the person who seems dazed.

Jimin: Apparently your lover boy is waiting for you to return home~

Jin: He is not my lover boy. I told you he's into lady.

Jimin: Whatever you say love. He looks lost to be honest. Or he's just waiting for you to give him some *ahem* enlightenment~ Do you need some advice?

Jin: I think you need to get going.

Jimin: Someone is impatient~ Fine you can have all the time in the world with him~ Update me, love~

Jin: Love you too~ Call me up once you've met Joonie.

Jimin: I think you'll be busy, I'll leave you a message instead *winks*.

- - -

Jungkook was deep in his thoughts. His mind is overloaded with new information and he can't process any of it. There's no clarity too. For once this is a complex situation. Too complex for a person who just turns into an adult.

JK: Ouch! 

He naturally crouched down and rubbed his head after being hit on the head. He wanted to retaliate but when confronted with the attacker, his facial expression naturally changed and became softer.

JK: Jin? Jinnie! I mean *cough* Jin.

Jin: I called your name many times, but you're quite zone out.

JK: It's okay. I'm okay.

Jin: Why are you still here? It's getting dark. You're going to catch a cold again.

JK: It's okay. There's you~

Seokjin raised his eyebrows and Jungkook abruptly changed his tone from being cheeky to a serious.

JK: You know. What I meant was that if I'm...

Get a grip Jungkook! What are you doing? Just go back home and stop blabbering much!

JK: You know what? You are exactly right! We should head back home else we will catch a cold. We don't want to be sick together right?

Jin: Yeah. Let's head back in.

JK: Great let's go in.

Jin: JK?

JK: Hmm?

Seokjin looks down and Jungkook widened his eyes, immediately let go of his hand. What is wrong with him. He awkwardly took a step forward a way from Seokjin, and acted as normal as he can. He used hand gesture to Seokjin to follow him instead. He did well. So he thinks.

Seokjin felt that Jungkook reacting this way partly he was feeling guilty. In the elevator, he stood behind Jungkook and tapped him wanting to get this awkwardness situation away. He doesn't like that Jungkook is just being calculated and wary with everything. He kinda missed their non-stop bantering. 

Seokjin did not expect forJungkook to immediately turn his whole body. Jungkook quickly held Seokjin's waist and pulls him into his embrace. 

Jin: Thanks. You got good reflex. 

JK: Your heart beats fast.

Seokjin flustered by the comment, tried to push away. Jungkook however held him tight. Seokjin tried to wiggle himself out, to no avail. Jungkook is firmly strong like a stone.

JK: You're messing with my mind again.

Jin: I'm what-

JK: Can I kiss you?

Jungkook leans in, and kissed a bewildered Seokjin.