Stay With Me - A JiKook Love Story

2 - no strings attached

Jungkook's eyes flew open and saw that the stranger was looking at him disdainfully.  The man swiped his arm and went out.  He immediately followed.  Shit!  I fucked up, he thought.

"Hey, I'm sorry." Jungkook was saying as he passed the bar following the stranger, seeing Hoseok laughing at him.  He caught up with the man at the entrance and was a bit surprised when the guard handed the stranger a large luggage, a carry on bag and a black leather jacket.

Jimin hurried out after collecting his things but was confused upon exiting the club.  He didn't know where to go.  He saw a bus stop and started to walk towards it when the singer caught his arm turning Jimin towards him.

"I'm really sorry.  That was crude and rude." Jungkook said.

Jimin noticed the change in the other man.  In the restroom, he was cocky and so full of himself.  But here outside, he looked innocent and almost childlike despite the all black outfit and combat boots.  He was more attactive this way.  As pissed off as Jimin was, he admitted to himself that he found the other man handsome and cute at the same time.  But this is not the time for romance nor one-night stand.  He was in a predicament so he continued to ignore the tall handsome guy and turned towards the bus stop again, not caring what the other man did.

Once in the bus stop, he put his things on the bench, sat down and pored over his phone.  Hurriedly scrolling thru lists of hotels, inns, and other forms of accommodation.  He jumped in surprise when somebody spoke behind him.  "I can help you if you are looking for a place to stay."  It was still the guy!  Why the fuck won't he leave me alone?!, thought Jimin.

Jungkook went around and sat beside Jimin on the bench careful to leave a respectful space between them.

Jimin doesn't respond.

"Look, I know I was a dick.  But please give me another chance."  Jungkook was surprised at himself.  He was not usually this persistent.  If a guy or girl ignores him as much as this stranger did, he'll move on.  There are plenty of people who will sleep with him if he so chooses.  But even if he can, Jungkook doesn't sleep around.  He still values relationships.  And at the back of his mind, he wonders if that's what he's looking for right now.  He was totally enamoured with this gorgeous blonde.  But he was getting ahead of himself.

"I can see that you need a place to stay what with your luggages and stuff and trying to book hotel online." Jungkook said.  "I have another room in my apartment. And you can stay with me until you figure out where to go." he continued.

"You can check with Hoseok-hyung and Namjoon-hyung if you don't believe me.  They own and run that club." he added pointing to it when he saw that Jimin was just looking at him seeming thoughtful.

"No strings attached,  I just want to help.  My bandmates can attest to my honorable intentions.  They all used to stay there with me." Jungkook doesn't know why he sound a bit desperate and whiny.  Why is he begging this stranger whom he knows nothing about (except that he has beautiful eyes, a pert nose, plump lips, the body of a god and the ass of a goddess) to stay in his house.  He might be a psycho for all he knows. But he doesn't care because the other man's expression is softening.

"I believe you." Jimin finally says.  And Jungkook felt a tingling sensation throughout his body upon hearing the strangers voice, without disdain or mockery, just pure calmness.  "Park Jimin." he said, extending his right hand to Jungkook.  "Jeon Jungkook." the other said, smiling shyly.  They shook hands, Jimin smiled thinking, he's cute, like a bunny.  Jungkook thought the heavens opened and the angels sang as Jimin's eyes turn to crescents and a small dimple appeared on his cheek.

"I don't want to impose but since you are offering and it is quite late to find a room now, I'll take it." Jimin was saying.  Jungkook wasn't sure if Jimin said something else beforehand.  He was befuddled.

Jungkook checked his watch, it's almost time for their last set.  He debated on asking Jimin to go back to the club and wait for him to finish the performance for the night or to tell Namjoon-hyung that Taehyung will just take over.  He chose the latter option as Jimin suddenly looked tired and vulnerable.

"I'll just get my stuff.  Wait for me.  Don't go anywhere!" Jungkook was a little panicky and Jimin laughed a little.  Jungkook felt a knot in his stomach.  Such a nice sound.

Jungkook went back inside and saw his bandmates preparing their instruments.  He went over and said to the oldest who is picking up his guitar "Seokjin-hyung, I gotta go do stuff.  Taehyung can take over, switch songs if you must." He also looked over at the other guitarist saying "I owe you, Taetae."

"Is it the blonde?" asked the drummer while fiddling with his drumsticks.

"Yeah, Yoongi-hyung.  But it's not what you think." he added rather defensively.  "I'll explain next time." he said, waving goodbye, heading to the bar.  The other guys still teasing him.

"Namjoon-hyung, I gotta take care of something.  They can do without me." head indicating the guys at the stage.

"Hoseok told me.  Said he's a pretty one." Namjoon replied with a knowing smile.

"It's not like that hyung." Jungkook replied somewhat tickled by all these assumptions.  He went to the staff room, got his things and swiftly got out of the club lest Jimin got tired of waiting and left.

He saw him still seated at the bus stop now wearing his leather jacket.  Jungkook also put his jacket on.

"Let's go?" Jimin heard Jungkook say.  He looked up from his phone and smiled up at the handsome man in front of him.  He really is attractive, Jimin thought.  Noting the other man's long legs.  "Where to?" he asked.

"Taxi!" Jungkook hailed a cab and grabbed his luggage.