BTS Imagines 2 [REWRITING]

Jungkook ♡ From Afar [request]

Published: March 28, 2019
Rewritten: November 13, 2024

Word count: 2,650

Requested by @lovesucksballs1

DO NOT read or interact if you're under 14

Jungkook's eyes followed your form as you walked across campus, seated in the grass while he observed silently. You sat down at one of the few picnic tables on the quad and started eating your lunch, scrolling on your phone as you did so. How was everything you did so cute? Jungkook couldn't wrap his mind around it. When you smiled or chuckled at something on your phone, his heart jumped with adoration. He smiled softly, wanting so desperately to go up and talk to you, but he couldn't. He was introverted and a bit of an outcast—practically invisible. Well, except to the people that took pleasure in harassing him.

You could see Jungkook sitting alone underneath an oak tree on campus. You didn't think he was aware of it, but you caught him staring at you all the time. It didn't go unnoticed as you sat and ate your lunch, sneaking a peek at him every so often. You found yourself wishing he would join you. It'd be nice to have some company. Of course, you could just invite him over yourself instead of waiting. Step out of your comfort zone and initiate a conversation.
You were about to do just that and started heaving over when you saw two students approaching Jungkook. You recognized the duo as the same guys that often bothered him. You weren't close enough to hear what they were saying, but Jungkook looked visibly uncomfortable.

"Hey." One of them nudged Jungkook a little too hard with his knee, making him topple over, catching himself with his hand.
"What are you doing out here? Stalking?" Asked the other.
"Stalking?" Jungkook's face paled.
You quickened your pace when you saw the two stepping closer, not wanting the situation to escalate. "What do you think you're doing?"
Both boys halted and turned to look at you as you approached them, their eyes lingering on you almost confusedly.
"We were just—" The first boy started to speak.
"Bullying him?" You finished.
"We're not bullyi—"
"Of course you are." You cut him off. "I saw you knee him a minute ago. You're in college. Grow up and stop picking on people. Maybe focus on your education instead."
They didn't seem to have anything to say after that, rendered speechless and most likely not wanting to argue with a girl.

"You okay?" You crouched down next to Jungkook to check on him.
"I'm fine." He murmured, rubbing his shoulder where he'd been kneed, wincing a little.
"Do you need an ice pack or something? I'm sure we can get a bag of ice from the student center."
"No. I'm fine." He shook his head, waving a dismissive hand. "Really. Thanks, Y/n."
"You know my name?"
"I've heard it during roll call in class. I'm not a stalker, I promise."
"I know you're not." You chuckled. "I actually got up to come and ask if you wanted to have lunch with me, but then those jerks started messing with you."
"You were gonna ask me to have lunch with you?" He asked, his eyes wide.
You nodded. "Would you like to? If you don't, it's fine I just wanted to extend the offer."
"Yes I want to have lunch with you." He responded a little too enthusiastically, which he mentally chastised himself for.
You didn't seem to notice or mind it in the slightest as you got to your feet and helped him up.