The hours seemed to stretch into eternity as Jungkook couldn’t escape the thoughts swirling in his mind. His eyes kept returning to Y/N, who was sitting across from him, working diligently as always. But today, the sight of her seemed different. Every movement she made—the way her hair cascaded over her shoulder when she tilted her head, the way her eyes sparkled when she smiled—seemed to stir something deep within him.
His hands clenched into fists under the table, trying to maintain the calm facade he had perfected over the years. But Y/N had unraveled him in ways he couldn’t quite explain. And he was tired of pretending he didn’t feel it.
Y/N had been focused on a report she was preparing for an upcoming meeting. The ticking of the clock was the only sound that filled the room, but Jungkook couldn’t ignore the growing urge to speak—to finally say the things he had been keeping inside for so long.
With a deep breath, he stood up from his desk, his chair scraping against the floor in the quiet room. Y/N didn’t notice at first, lost in her work, but when he walked around to her side, her gaze lifted to meet his.
The tension between them was thick, the air heavy with unsaid words. She could see the seriousness in his eyes, and for a moment, she felt a knot form in her stomach. Was something wrong?
Jungkook - “Y/N…”
His voice was quieter than usual, almost hesitant. She noticed the way his usual confident demeanor seemed to fade, replaced by an unfamiliar vulnerability. Her heart fluttered in her chest, her pulse quickening.
Y/N - “Sir? Is everything okay?”
Jungkook leaned against her desk, his eyes not leaving hers. There was a brief moment of silence before he spoke again, his voice low and filled with emotion.
Jungkook - “I can’t keep pretending anymore… pretending that I don’t feel something every time you’re near me. Pretending that I’m not affected by your smile, by the way you laugh, by the way you care about everything around you. I’ve been fighting it for so long, Y/N, but I can’t fight it anymore.”
Y/N’s heart skipped a beat as she looked up at him, her eyes wide in disbelief. She felt like she had just stepped into a dream, her breath caught in her throat. She had always sensed something between them, something unspoken, but she never imagined it would come to this.
Y/N - “Sir… what are you saying?”
Jungkook’s gaze softened, and he took a step closer to her, his hand reaching out hesitantly toward her. He paused for a second, as if weighing his next move, before his hand gently cupped her cheek, the warmth of his touch sending a jolt of electricity through her.
Jungkook - “I’m saying that I’m in love with you, Y/N. I can’t stop thinking about you. It’s been driving me crazy, and I don’t know what to do with it anymore. You’ve got a hold on me, and I don’t want to let go.”
Y/N’s breath caught in her chest. She could hear her heartbeat thundering in her ears as Jungkook’s confession hung in the air between them. She didn’t know how to respond, her mind racing, her emotions tangled in a whirlwind. Was this real? Was he really saying what she thought he was saying?
The man who had always been so composed, so in control, was standing in front of her, his eyes filled with a raw intensity that left her breathless. She couldn’t think straight; all she could feel was the warmth of his hand on her cheek, the pressure of his gaze on her, and the undeniable pull between them.
Before she could say anything, Jungkook leaned in closer, his lips hovering just above hers. Y/N’s heart skipped another beat, her body frozen in place as she awaited the moment that was slowly approaching.
Jungkook - “Y/N…”
Her name fell from his lips like a soft whisper, sending a shiver down her spine. She felt his breath on her skin, the tension between them almost suffocating. She could feel the heat radiating from his body, and it was impossible to deny the desire that simmered in the air.
But she didn’t move. She didn’t know what to do. The moment was too intense, too overwhelming.
Jungkook, sensing her hesitation, gently lifted his hand to her chin, tilting her head slightly. He gazed into her eyes for a moment, studying her, waiting for her to give him some sign, some indication that she felt the same.
Slowly, Y/N reached up, her hand trembling as she placed it over his, her fingers grazing his skin. The touch was light, almost tentative, but it was enough to send a spark of warmth through both of them.
Jungkook’s lips parted in a small smile, and for a second, the world seemed to fade away. It was just the two of them, standing so close, the space between them electric with tension.
He leaned in, his lips brushing gently against hers. The kiss was soft at first, like a question, a promise that neither of them had the courage to make aloud. It was a kiss full of longing, full of everything they hadn’t said but both had felt for so long.
Y/N’s heart raced as she responded, her fingers curling into his shirt as the kiss deepened, each movement slow and deliberate. The world around them seemed to disappear, leaving only the warmth of their connection. She felt the weight of everything—the love, the confusion, the passion—building between them with each passing second.
After a long moment, they finally pulled away, both of them breathless. Jungkook rested his forehead against hers, his breath shaky. He hadn’t meant to kiss her like that, but he couldn’t help himself. It felt right. She felt right.
Jungkook - “I didn’t mean to do that… but I couldn’t stop myself.”
Y/N blinked, still dazed from the kiss, her mind struggling to catch up with her heart. She couldn’t believe what had just happened. She could feel her pulse racing, her body still humming from the touch.
Y/N - “Jungkook… I…”
Jungkook - “You don’t have to say anything. I just wanted you to know how I feel.”
He stepped back slightly, his expression softening, but his eyes still intense. He wasn’t asking for anything. He had laid his feelings bare, and now it was up to her to decide what to do with them.
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FALLING FOR THE FLAME
Romance"Jungkook is a powerful and demanding CEO, used to being in control of everything. Y/N, his secretary, is no ordinary assistant-she's sharp, confident, and handles everything with ease. Though their professional relationship is strong, Jungkook begi...
