Falling for You (BTS Jimin Fanfiction)

Part 11

Hyun-Ae's POV:

"The kids will be waiting for me to take them back to the studio," Yoongi says regretfully, glancing towards the door. "I wish I could stay, but I guess I'll have to catch up more with you guys later. Those idiots will start whining annoyingly if I don't leave soon. Thank you for lunch, Hyun-Ae. And Kyung-Shin..." Suga smirks and puts on his shoes. "You two better behave, okay?" He winks.

I blush despite myself. "We haven't- he wouldn't- I- Oppa!" I stutter as I swat at him, embarrassed.

"What? I didn't say anything! There are kids here, all I'm saying is-"

"Yoongi-hyung please stop," Kyung-Shin insists, flustered.

Suga rolls his eyes as he leaves, gesturing with his hand to show that he'll call me later. We wave him goodbye cheerfully.

Hye-Joo and Haneul duck out of the room as quickly but quietly as possible, Haneul loudly hushing my little sister whenever her giggles arise. I can't help but smile at their cuteness.

I turn back towards Kyung-Shin, grinning widely, just taking the sight of him in, still not sure what to say. He laughs and taps my nose lightly, lacing his other hand through my own. 

I look down at our entwined fingers. The feel of his hand in mine is warm and comforting... but for a split second I can't help but compare it to the way my pulse jumped at Jimin's electrifying touch. Gosh, seriously? Talk about being the worst girlfriend ever. I grip Kyung-Shin's hand tightly. 

"How are you back so early, Kyung-Shin-ssi? I thought I wouldn't see you for another two weeks!"

He gives me a cheeky little smile. "I convinced my parents to let me come home earlier. My cousins were driving me crazy. And I missed you of course," he adds, getting shy. "...Your feelings for me haven't changed since I left, have they? I can't bear the thought that some other guy might swoop in and take you away from me." He doesn't quite meet my eyes and suddenly I feel awful.

I suddenly reach up and peck his cheek quickly. "Sarangheyo, Yoo Kyung-Shin-ah." 

Those feelings I felt with Jimin weren't real. They were fluttery moments in the midst of loneliness. Kyung-Shin doesn't need to know because it doesn't matter... right?

I banish the traitorous thoughts from my head and focus on my sweet boyfriend, still gently caressing my hand. He blushes crimson and ducks his head even more. "That's... a relief. I'm sorry, Hyun-Ae-ah, I trust you, I really do, but I have to admit that it's been a worry that's been weighing on my mind since I've been gone. I've been counting down the days until I could see you again..." his voice grows quieter as he speaks, his blush deepening.

My heart suddenly swells with affection for him. He's been my best friend since forever, how could he doubt that I care about him? I tousle his hair playfully and place my finger under his chin so he's looking me directly in the eyes. "Yah, Yoo Kyung-Shin. Stop being insecure. It's scary to see you like this. So stop. Okay?"

And I will give him no reason to be insecure about my feelings. He is quite possibly the best boyfriend I could ask for. So I should be the girlfriend he deserves. 

He smiles and nods, pulling me in again for a brief, silent hug. "I love you," he murmurs quietly, pressing a kiss to the top of my head.

Jimin's face flashes across my mind again and I remember the ghost of his hands wrapped around my waist as he stopped me from falling. Pabo! Get your head together!

I pull back. "Hey... now that you're back, do you want to do something? Or go somewhere? It doesn't really matter where we go or what we do, but let's go on a date! It's been a while."

And as I think more about it, it's been quite a while indeed since Kyung-Shin has made my heart race, or my palms flutter. Not the way... someone has recently. Yet there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that what I feel for my life-long best friend, now boyfriend, is love. So why do I suddenly feel so conflicted?

"Sure! I know you just ate, but I'm kind of hungry... do you mind stopping somewhere to eat before we go?" 

That cheeky smile again. Of course I don't mind. I grab my car keys and throw on a light jean jacket over my casual dress. "Dongsaengs! Kyung-Shin and I are leaving! There's food in the fridge if you're hungry! Call me if anything happens! Don't burn down the house!"

There's a muffled response that I assume is, "Okay!"

I slip on my boots and grab his hand. "Let's go."