Falling for You (BTS Jimin Fanfiction)

Part 24

Hyun-Ae's POV:

I am so so screwed. It would have been better if he slapped me.

If Jimin had slapped me, at least if I said that my face stung, there would be a logical explanation for it.

But he didn't. When his lips brushed my cheek instead, I think my heartbeat skyrocketed. I don't know how to explain the flips my stomach was doing- still is doing. Or the way I suddenly found it hard to breathe. These things don't make sense. 

None of this adds up, because I shouldn't be feeling this way. Jimin shouldn't be able to affect me at all. But he does, and the harder I try to resist, the more aware I am of my traitorous heart.

"I'm sorry," he whispers as leans back.

"Me too," I respond, avoiding his eyes. I'm sorry for feeling this way. I'm sorry for making things so much more complicated for him. I'm sorry for being a terrible girlfriend to Kyung-Shin.

I shake my head to clear my thoughts and plaster my smile back on my face. I wonder if my cheeks are as red as I feel they are.

"There's only one person left in the circle," I smirk, looking at Jungkook. "Jimin-ssi, your turn to leave!" I chirp, sounding so horribly, unnaturally cheery. Get a grip on yourself, Kang Hyun-Ae.

"All in favor of Jimin getting a ki-" Jin starts.

"Hyung," Jungkook warns him.

J-Hope, Namjoon, Taehyung, Jin, and I raise our hands. 

"Sorry, Jungkookie," I laugh, ruffling his hair. He leans away from my touch, glaring at me. 

"Whatever," he says, standing. Kookie nods at Hobi, who beckons Jimin back into the room.

He makes eye contact with me first, and I feel like my heart is racing double time again. What is wrong with me?

Jungkook makes a face as Jimin steps closer. The younger boy leans in, pecking his hyung on the cheek before slapping him a moment after.

"Kookie!" I exclaim.

"Aish, you, it's one or the other, not both," V scolds, laughing. 

"Mianhaeyo, Jimin-ah," Jungkook says, smiling cheekily. 

Jimin just shakes his head with a small smile and clutches his cheek. "I think I've had enough of these games for tonight," he says.

"Aww, but we didn't even get around to playing Paranoia or Truth or Dare!" Tae complains.

I want to be done too. I need time and space to sort out my tangle of thoughts and feelings. "Ah, maybe next time, Taehyungie. I should get going..."

I rise from the circle somewhat awkwardly and bow slightly to Jin. "Thank you for the meal, sunbae. I'll see you all sometime later!"

Kyung-Shin rises too. "I'll take you home," he offers.

"No!" I say too quickly. "I mean, no I'm fine, thank you Kyung-Shin. You stay. It's not too far of a drive for me. Really. Thanks."

He nods and lets me go, squeezing my hand once. "Let me know when you get home, jagiya."

I slip on my shoes and leave hurriedly, trying to clear my head as I take in the brisk evening air outside. I've just unlocked my car when I hear footsteps pounding towards me. 

"Wait! Hyun-Ae!" Jimin calls out to me.

I spin around, heart in my throat as he slows, cheeks flushed and slightly breathless. "You forgot your coat," he says shyly, handing me my jacket.

"Oh, er thank you," I smile, reaching out to take it from him.

Jimin beats me to it, leaning around me to wrap the coat tightly around my shoulders. I would be lying if I said my heart did not flutter a little. "Stay warm," he says before turning back to the dorm.

"Wait, Jimin," I call out, the words stuck in my throat a little.

He looks back at me, waiting. I hesitate. "About earlier... I, um... did..." I stutter. I clear my throat. "Nevermind."

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