Stupid Hot Neighbor | Jungkook x Reader

26

You bite your lip, feeling the weight of stress settle heavily in your body. Work has been overwhelming lately, one problem piling on top of another, and you're starting to feel the toll. You've been losing weight, and daily stomach aches have become your unwelcome companions. Jungkook keeps encouraging you to pursue your dream, and lately, his suggestion sounds more tempting than ever. But the idea of leaving your job terrifies you. You've worked hard for this position, built a stable life, and walking away feels like risking everything.

A soft knock at the door pulls you out of your thoughts. You look up as Rachel, your assistant, pokes her head in.

"Yn, a package for you," she says, stepping inside. You sigh, expecting another pile of work.

But instead, she places a white box with a black ribbon on your desk, and you pause, intrigued. A present? Before you can say anything, Rachel returns with a huge bouquet of flowers that nearly obscures her face.

"Oh my god," you murmur, surprised, a smile spreading across your face as you realize who must have sent it.

Rachel carefully sets the bouquet beside the box. "They're beautiful," she says with a smile, admiring the flowers.

"They really are," you reply, feeling warmth spread through you. "Thank you, Rachel."

As she leaves, you lean over to look for a card among the blooms. You find it tucked in, and it reads, "For my muse, my inspiration. In my eyes, you're art."

A wide smile crosses your face as you breathe in the soft fragrance of lilies, hydrangeas, and roses—all your favorites. Somehow, he knew.

You press the card to your chest, feeling deeply loved, and then turn your attention to the box. With a careful tug, you undo the ribbon and lift the lid, revealing an exquisitely crafted sketchbook with your name engraved on the cover. There's a small card nestled inside.

"Life is about dreaming and being happy. Don't be afraid to reach for your dreams. I'll always be by your side to help you make them come true. I love you."

A lump forms in your throat as tears gather in your eyes. He always seems to know when you need him most, and seeing those words, words he hasn't yet spoken out loud, fills you with a sense of hope and comfort.

You sit there for a moment, the weight of his words settling into your heart, filling the corners of your mind where doubt had crept in. The warmth of his message wraps around you like a gentle embrace, and you realize just how much his belief in you means.

With a deep breath, you close your eyes, pressing the card to your chest, letting his words sink in. For so long, you've been hesitant, always choosing the safe path, fearful of risking what you've built. But now, maybe it's time to consider a different future—a future where you're pursuing your passion, where you're excited to wake up each day.

You glance around your office, the familiar walls that once felt like a haven now feel confining. The bouquet on your desk fills the room with a soft, delicate scent, a reminder of something gentle and beautiful waiting for you outside these walls. His words echo in your mind, an invitation to dream, to leap without fear, knowing he'll be there to catch you.

You take your phone and type out a message: "Thank you for the flowers and sketchbook, you brightened up my day." Pausing, you bite your lip, feeling a wave of warmth in your chest. You want to tell him you love him too, but somehow, it feels too soon to say it just because he did. You want the moment to be just right.

Hitting send, you place the phone back on your desk and pick up the two cards, sliding them carefully into your purse. Their words and his thoughtfulness are something you want to carry with you, a reminder of his quiet but unwavering support, no matter how tough your days feel.