STUCK. | seokjin & nayeon

다섯 ― five

"Hey," I greeted at Jinyoung and Jackson. I placed my tray to the table and sat across them. They were busy eating but when I called them, they momentarily paused for a second. We aren't that close but they usually talk to me or tell a joke.

Jinyoung is a type of guy who is always nice  and calm. He's usually serious but when he's with Jackson, they are so playful and lively. He has soft features that solely contribute to his angelic look while Jackson's features are quite sharp, giving an impression of being a bad boy.

"Wow, you actually approach us first!" Jackson sounded so amaze. I made a face.

"My friend has a crush on Jinyoung and she wants to have his number"I immediately told them the purpose of me sitting with them. I usually eat with Jihyo and Jeongyeon but I told them that I need to talk to Jinyoung.

Today, I woke up with a decision to open myself a little more. I mean, if Jin can do it while still excelling in academics, I can do it too, right? It will take time for me to fully enjoy the company of others rather than being all by myself. It sucks being alone too but I get scared at the thought of having someone in my life and then seeing them being disappointed at me at some point.

I figured that I probably unconsciouly take my acquaintances for granted and I've never showed any gratitude towards them for believing in me and cheering on me. Taeri and Jiyoon have always been my side since then and they understand me when I'm usually not present in our hang outs. It's about time that I do things for them.

"Oh? the one who asked for a picture with me?" Jinyoung replied.

Jackson let out a gasp and put his spoon down to his plate. "Someone did?" he asked, refusing to believe it.

"Yes, one of my close friends asked him for it when we're at the Subway..." I answered.

Jinyoung put his hand on his nose, slightly caressing it with his thumb while looking down and pretending to be shy about it. "Well..."

Jackson playfully hit his chest and the three of us laughed.

I immediately texted Jiyoon about it after I got his number. If they'll ever flirt, I guess Jinyoung have to delete their messages because JYP staff frequently check our phones to see if  we are badmouthing the company and such.

The company doesn't recommend us to have our own social media accounts too because it can ruin our image as we're responsible for what we say on our social media platforms.

On the next day, Jiyoon immediately welcomed me with a hug and thanked me for so many times because of what I just did. I almost forgot what it feels to be genuinely touched when someone appreciates what you just did.

Jiyoon entangled her arms with mine as she pulled me to go at the back part of our classroom. I guess they were jamming because Eunseo is playing the guitar while Seungpil is playing his cajon beatbox. My classmates were singing along with them. I caught Jin looking at me and he waved as soon as my eyes landed on his. I just gave him a nod.

They finished a song and Eunseo warmly smiled at them before noticing my presence.

"Nayeon! Why don't you sing for us?" She said and I froze for a moment. I looked around and saw that they're anticipating for me too.

I heaved a sigh. "Fine"

"What would you sing?"

"Uhh...Only longing grows?"

It's one of the popular song that was sung by Yoon Min Soo. It's quite emotional and the lyrics are so beautiful. It's one of my mom's favorites these days. She said that listening to it makes her think of the time when her first boyfriend left her. Though it may hurt that time, she's now thankfuk because it gave an opportunity for her and my father to meet.