It had been 5 years. 5 years since you've seen that face. At the age of 13, your parents decided to migrate to Singapore for a better work opportunity. Your family still communicated at home. After taking A Levels in Singapore, your family migrated back to Korea. Your younger brother was very excited to head back, he loved Winter, which was something Singapore did not have.
You had to attend the last year of high school in Korea but due to your excellent A Level certificate, you were not required to take the major exams. (I don't even think this is legit but it's okay)
You almost froze in the middle of the corridor as you made eye contact with the boy in front of you. "(Y/N), so this is our classroom!" Your newfound friend Taehyung beamed, opening the classroom door for you. "Oh, Jungkook! You're early today!" He spoke, calling his friend over. "She's the new student our teacher said yesterday. (Y/N), this is Jungkook. Jungkook, this is (Y/N)."
You smiled at him with a knowing look and he returned, "So you still remember me?" Taehyung shifted his eyes between you and him, "Wait what?" Grinning, you nodded your head. "Guys I'm still here you know?" Taehyung shoved his face in between the two of you. "Anyway (y/n), you should have recess with us. We're friends now right?" He slung his arm over your shoulder and you replied, "Really? I'd like that."
"Of course! There's an empty seat behind me, you can sit there!" Although you sat with Taheyung and Jungkook for recess, you didn't really talk to Jungkook. That was due to one big reason. You had no idea how to start a conversation? The things you had in common 5 years ago? They were all gone, flushed down the drain. You didn't know what to talk about. Taehyung has introduced you to another friend, Jae In, you spent the time talking with her while the two boys talked.
After school, you went home to be greeted by another surprise. "What?!" You exclaimed, eyes wide as you stared at your parents in disbelief. "You remember him don't you?"
"Y-Yea he's in my class actually but—"
"Aw that's great! What a nice reunion. It's like fate!" Your mom smiled at you with her hands entwined. You gave her a weird look and she sat up straight, going back to her "mature mother mode". She cleared her throat and spoke, "So the gathering is tonight actually. It's weird how your first day of school is on a Friday." She good up, grabbing her things from the coffee table. "We're leaving around 6pm."
You grumbled and headed to your room. You felt so nervous, were you going to be forced to be stuck in a room with him just so you can talk? What can you two talk about? Locking the door, you took the pink box that you placed under your bed and searched for the last Polaroid picture you took together. "Found you."
Wow, you thought. Puberty hit him so hard. You suddenly shook your body physically, feeling a tint of pink creeping unto your cheeks. You couldn't deny that though, he was really handsome.
It wasn't long till you showered and changed into your clothes. It took you forever to choose your outfit, you felt nervous for some reason. Will you two even talk later on?
When it reached 6pm, your family got into the car and drove off to the Jeon's house. "Ah (y/n), it's been a long time hasn't it?" His mother greeted you with a warm hug, "you've grown to become a really beautiful young lady." She complimented you, squeezing your cheeks.
"It's good to see you again (y/n), and my wife is right about that." His father smiled at your, welcoming your family into their home. Jungkook' younger brother ran out to greet your younger brother and in an instant, they've rekindled their friendship, rushing off to play video games.
"So we'll be back to buy dinner. Jungkook, you keep (y/n) company alright? I'm sure you two have lots to talk about." His mother smiled and the adults left. What. That word was repeating a thousand times in your head. Did they just leave us? You started to feel even more nervous.
"I guess I should show you around huh?" He grinned at you. You nodded your head and followed behind him as he started to walk around the house. It had come to his bedroom and he let you in. "I guess we can stay here until they come." You looked around the room then back at him. "So how has it been the past... 5 years?" You decided to start the conversation.
"It's been great, but I'm sure it would've been more fun if you stayed." He spoke and you could hear the tinge of sadness in his tone. "But it's okay! You're here now so that's a good thing!" He gave you an innocent happy smile that made you feel flustered. "How was life in Singapore?" He continued.
The two of you continued to talk about what happened the past 5 years. "I'm sure many guys asked you out in Singapore." He wriggled his eyebrows, deciding to be cheeky after he felt that the atmosphere was comfortable enough. Your eyes widened and you looked away. "W-what? Psht. Nah." You scoffed, flicking your wrist. He laughed, "So there's a special guy now?"
"Nah... Wasn't interested." You said honestly and he laughed louder. "Breaking guys hearts ever since you were young." You raised an eyebrow at him. "No one courted me when I was still here?" Jungkook suddenly stiffened and let out a low chuckle, "Well I may have had a teeny crush on you back then. But you always went 'Jungkookie we'll be best friends forever!' So I never confessed." He tried to imitate your past self's voice. You laughed and playfully pushed him, "I never sounded like that! Besides, that doesn't count as breaking someone's heart since you never directly told me."
It surprised you two that you were both joking on something embarrassing and awkward. It felt as if you two never stopped talking for 5 years. "(Y/n) uh... Have you ever liked this face?" Jungkook gave a light smirk and he gestured to his face. You laughed and shrugged, "Maybe? Back then? Yea." You let out an embarrassed laugh. Hearings this somehow made Jungkook even happier. "I hope we can be as close as before, (y/n)!" He admitted, showing you his charming smile. You smiled and nodded your head, "Me too Jungkookie." You teased, saying his old nickname.
Jungkook laughed and his eyes drifted around his room before spotting something all too familiar. "(Y/n) uh... Do you still play?" He asked, lifting one of the video game controllers. You let out a laugh and nodded your head, "Yep." Jungkook grinned and handed you the extra controller.
"Just a heads up, I've become a professional."
"Oh really now? Last time I checked, you always lost to me."
Jungkook pressed the start button, "That's the old Jungkookie. This Jungkookie is cooler. I'm known to be good at everything in school."
You laughed as he called himself with the old nickname you always used. "Let's see about that."
