Roommates // HJ x JK

Playing Hero

"Hongjoong, let's go." Jungkook whined. "You're taking forever."

"Shut up, Seonghwa is gonna be there so I need to look good."

Jungkook wished he could tell him he looked amazing all the time, but decided against it.

"I'm sure you look fine, now hurry up."

"Okay, I'm ready." Hongjoong left the bathroom, trying his best to contain his smile. Although he wasn't necessarily insecure, he wasn't always confident. But with the help of Mingi and his fashion sense, he felt on top of the world. "This okay?"

Jungkook stared at his roommate, feeling his heart pound of his chest. "You're not wearing your glasses." He never realized such a small accessory could make a difference.

"Should I?" That was the only thing that made Hongjoong nervous. He can't see very well, but he figured he would be found more attractive. Plus, they get in the way a lot when he goes in for a kiss.

"Keep them off."

"Do I look less like a nerd? Is that why?"

"No." Jungkook shook his head. "I...people can actually see your face for once."

"And you're sure I look okay?"

'Stunning' is what Jungkook wished he could say.

"Yeah, you look good." He casually shrugged.

"Thank you." Hongjoong smiled.

The roommates left their dorm and headed to the party together.

"If you wanna leave, just let me know, okay?" Not that Jungkook didn't always know how attractive his roommate was - tonight felt different. Hongjoong was different. With that being obvious, the older wanted to keep an eye out.

"Don't worry about me, I'll probably leave with Seonghwa."

"Right, gotcha." Jungkook mumbled, feeling slightly defeated.

He started to overthink and began to wonder how he was going to compete with Seonghwa. Hongjoong seemed to like everything about the guy. There was no way he could win against someone like that.

"You're asking so much of me right now, I hope you know that." Jimin whined, chugging a beer.

"Yoongi said you were down." Jungkook replied.

"I am, I am. I just need to drink a little bit more so I can do this. He won't fall in love with me, right?"

"Just be yourself."

"If I do that, he'll be at my knees."

"Trust me, not this one."

"So then what next? You just swoop in?"

"Yup. I'll save the day."

"This is such a dumb plan."

"Yoongi thought of it, blame him."

"Oh, I am."

After an hour had gone by, not a single person in the frat house was sober. That included Jungkook and Hongjoong.

"Oh, come on." Jungkook slurred. "How are we supposed to get Seonghwa away from him?"

Watching Hongjoong is one of the only things he's done tonight. He was afraid that if he looked away, they might miss their opportunity.

"You're lucky I'm here with the bright ideas." Hobi replied, also watching the young drunks. "Who's up for shots?" He exclaimed, getting everyone's attention.

Jungkook watched as the two separated. Hobi's idea actually worked out in his favor. Seonghwa was eager to have a couple shots, meanwhile Hongjoong stood to the side and watched.