Mr. Popular Likes Me (BTS Fanfic)

Chapter 9

Kim Taehyung's POV
We were still eating and laughing when Jungkook suddenly asked Areum a question.. "So Areum, who's Bo Gum?" Bo who??? We all looked at Areum.. "He's.. A friend of mine.." "A friend wouldn't kiss you.." Jungkook said.. We all looked at each other and looked back at Areum and Jungkook. "He didn't kiss me." "That's because I stopped him. If I didn't interrupted you guys, he would've kissed you." Areum sat properly and crossed her arms while looking at Jungkook seriously. "What are you trying to prove?" Areum asked. "That Bo Gum is someone who's far more than just a friend of yours. That he's your boyfriend." What?! Areum has a boyfriend?! It can't be! We all looked shocked at what Jungkook has said. Areum looked disgusted at what Jungkook has said. "Eww.. Look. Bo Gum is just my childhood friend, that's all." I sighed in relief at Areums' explanation. We all finished eating and Areum collected the plates for her to wash. "Hey Areum, let me help you wash the dishes.." I said while trying to take the plates and utensils from her hands. "No. Its fine. I can do it by myself. Go join the others." She said and put the dishes on the sink. "But I want to help~" "How can you help me, we can't even fit in this tiny space" She said while gesturing the space on the faucet and started to wash the dishes. I stood behind her while my hands reached for hers.. "Let's wash these together.." I whispered on her ear. She instantly froze. I rested my head on her shoulder. "What are you doing Tae?" She said while washing the dishes, with my hands on hers. "Tae? I like that nickname you gave me.. From now on.. You should call me Tae." I said while smiling. She stopped washing the dishes and turned to face me. "Why are you doing this?" Areum asked with furrowed eyebrows. "Doing what?" I said while smiling sheepishly. I placed my arms on the counter so she won't escape. I moved closer to her while staring at her dark, brown eyes.. My gaze fell on her lips.. Damn.. I can't control it anymore.. I move closer and closer until our face is only an inch apart. Her eyes widened at my actions. "Taehyung.. W-what the hell are y-you doing?" Areum asked in a quiet tone. Before I could do anything, someone interrupted us. "Areum-ah! Can we watch a mov-.. Oh.. Am I interrupting something?" We both turned back and moved away from each other and look at a shocked Jhope. "I-I'll just come back later...." Jhope said and immediately left. We stood there awkwardly.. No one uttered a word.. You're so stupid Taehyung! You just lost your chance! That was such a turn off! I looked at Areum and she was looking at me.. "Let's just pretend none of that ever happened." And with that, Areum turned her back and continue to wash the dishes.

Park Areum's POV
Taehyung suggested to help me with the dishes, but I refused since the space is small and we'll have a hard time finishing the dishes. I started washing the dishes when Taehyung suddenly placed his hands on mine and rested his head on my shoulder. I froze at his sudden action and felt my cheeks heat up.. What the hell... Then he suddenly whispered in my ear.. "Let's wash these together." I gulped. "What are you doing Tae?" Wait.. Tae? Where the hell did you got that? "Tae? I like that nickname you gave me. From now on, you should call me Tae." I turned around to face him. "Why are you doing this?" "Doing what?" He said while smiling.. He placed both of his arms on the counter, and i cant escape.. I cant even move! Then, he slowly moved closer to me while staring at my eyes.. His gaze started to move away from my eyes and land to my lips.. He moved closer and closer.. Every move he makes, makes my heartbeat go faster and faster... Until our faces were only an inch apart.. My eyes widen at his action.. "Taehyung.. W-what the hell are y-you doing?" I said... What am I feeling?! He moved closer and closer until Jhope went in.. Thank God.. "Areum-ah! Can we watch a mov-.. Oh.. Am I interrupting something?" We both turned back and moved away from each other and look at a shocked Jhope. "I-I'll just come back later...." Jhope said and immediately left. We stood there awkwardly.. No one uttered a word.. I turned to look at Taehyung and he was also looking at me.. "Let's just pretend none of that ever happened." And with that I turned around and finished washing the dishes...why are you making me feel this, Taehyung? Why? You're not making me fall for you right? You can't.. I closed my heart years ago.. I can't risk to let anyone take it.. Again... But why do I feel so comfortable around you? Why do I let you do this things to me? Why?