Safekeeping (Jumin x Reader)

6: Strange

You woke up to a strange turquoise-haired man standing behind Jumin, with his hands rubbing his face.

Oh, you thought to yourself, he's gay. That's why he isn't bothering me.

They were speaking in Korean, and you were unable to discern almost any of it but the most basic vocabulary words.

"Are you sure you're okay, Jumin? You remember what happened when we let MC stay with you."

"That was my mistake, but I didn't make her do what she did. It will be different this time."

"Jumin, you kept her in a cage, with tracking heels. It would have been a nightmare for anyone. Why should I believe that you won't do it again?"

"Well, V, why didn't you stop me? Why didn't anyone say anything? I thought I was being reasonable. I loved her. I didn't want that to happen." You saw Jumin's face become agitated and watched as V stroked it lovingly to alleviate the tense muscles.

"I know you didn't mean to, Jumin. But it still happened. She still kill-- Oh hello there. Who are you?"

"Wha-- Oh." Jumin quickly switched to English and swatted V's hands away, blushing. "I didn't realize you were awake. This is V. V," He switched back to Korean, "This is..." He faltered. He didn't ask your name yet. How idiotic. Back to English. "I apologize deeply for my rudeness, but I never did ask your name."

I suppose he didn't.  You pondered whether or not to give him your real name.

"YN." You replied shortly. No point in lying.

YN... that's such a beautiful name. Luckily I can pronounce it, it would be embarrassing otherwise. Jumin thought to himself.

He continued introducing you. You were distracted by the thought that this handsome man in front of you was interested in the other handsome man next to him.

It's kind of... hot. You decided, allowing your cheeks to heat  up to a nice pink.

"Are you feeling well, YN? Is it too warm in here?" Jumin asked, concerned.

"He is your... boyfriend?" You asked bluntly.

"Ah, well, uh, you see..." Jumin stumbled while V lasts. "I'm not gay." He finally stuttered out.

"Jumin, my English may be bad, but I heard that. If you're not gay, then what do you classify us as?"

"Uh..." Jumin's face was bright red. "Not... concerned with labels?" He said this in both Korean and English, earning a giggle from both you and V.

"Sure, whatever Jumin. Anyway, I just came by to make sure you knew what you were getting into. I hope you will ask me if you need any help." V walked around and planted a soft kiss on Jumin's lips, and laughed when he pushed him away. "Be good, Jumin, or I'll have to take revenge later." He winked and bowed to you and tried his best to say good bye in English.

By the time V had left, Jumin had put his head in his hands and let out a groan.

"He's so embarrassing." Jumin muttered in English.

A small smile graced your lips. This man was seemingly safer and safer each hour you got to know him. Seeing his distress, you walked over and crouched down. Gently, you reached out and pet his hair once again. This time, he leaned into your hand, just like a cat would.

After a moment or two, he looked up at you, his face still in his hands.

"I like girls too." He whispered to you, eyes drooping and lips relaxing.

He wants to kiss me. You thought to yourself. I... want to... but I shouldn't... Oh dear, his face is coming closer, what should I do?

Suddenly, Jumin snapped back to reality. This isn't MC. She doesn't know me yet. I shouldn't scare her off. And just as your own lips pursed, he pulled back and cleared his throat.

"Ah, I'll take you to the library. I wouldn't mind reading for a while before dinner. Unfortunately we both missed lunch. We can grab a snack on the way to the library, but dinner will be served within the hour."

You both stood up and you followed Jumin out of his office.

What a strange man, was a thought that kept crossing your mind.