Not Alone (jikook/kookmin)

6. Happy tears

"Now you two lovebirds can trust us, go have fun!" Jin demands, holding a giggly Jaesun on his hip whilst Taehyung plays peekaboo with him.

Jimin sighs, Jungkook turning him away gently.

"Hyung, you're worrying more than me. He'll be fine," Jungkook laughs, moving to open the door for him.

Jimin blushes at the action before pouting.

"I know but—"

Jungkook leans down before closing the door. "But nothing, he'll be okay. Alright?"

Jimin nods, his pouty face turning hot when Jungkook kisses his cheek.

He smiles, giddy knowing that the action means something more.

It always has.

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"Um... I think I want the salad."

Jungkook looks over at Jimin with his eyebrows furrowed. "A salad?"

Jimin can feel his ears burning as he swallows, feeling insecure and awkward in the nice restaurant filled with wealthy, slim-looking people.

"Well... it looks healthy."

Jungkook stares at it with distaste. "It looks bland. C'mon hyung, you don't really want that do you?"

Jungkook is staring at him, his gaze heavy and knowing. Jimin feels so embarrassed. Like what if his eyeliner is off? Or his mascara? What if the gloss he's wearing is smeared?

God, he doesn't even want to eat at the thought of that happening.

"Jimin," Jungkook's hand finds his own. "Get anything you want. I want to treat you."

Jimin blushes, Jungkook's hand caressing his own. "Steak?"

Jungkook grins. "I was thinking of getting that too."

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After devouring a basket of breadsticks, four entrées of steak and fettuccini, some ice cream, and a bottle of champagne it was safe to say they were both feeling more relaxed.

Throughout the night, Jungkook has been trying to make Jimin feel comfortable. Whether it be throwing him a cheeky smile to make him blush or holding his hand. Not once do his eyes stray away.

"This place is good but I feel like every time I eat somewhere I think of how much better you'd make it."

Jimin giggles at that, shaking his head. "You overpraise me Jungkookie..."

Jungkook scoffs. "Hyung you literally have one of the highest-rated restaurants in the area. You being the best in my eyes is only a plus."

Jimin smiles softly at that, thanking him as their feet brush under the table.

"God you are so beautiful," Jungkook says to him what he's been thinking all night, the courage suddenly introducing itself.

Jimin glances up in surprise before looking down at the complement, clearly not knowing what to say.

"What you don't believe me?" Jungkook asks and Jimin shrugs, still not meeting his eyes.

"I've just never been told that before," he admits. "It's kind of hard to believe it."

Jungkook is quiet for a moment and when Jimin looks up he's surprised to see that the other is standing, having already paid for their food.

He's holding out his hand with a serious expression and Jimin takes it, his confusion furthering.