Under the Cherry Blossoms (Taejin/Kookjin)

Chapter 20. He's back

AUTHOR'S POV

Buzz... Buzz.. Buzz...

Knock.. Knock.. Knock...

It was 5 pm. Jin was supposed to prepare for his dinner date with Jungkook. However, the loud buzzer and banging of the door interrupted him.

When he opened the door, a man with wavy hair and chiseled jaw appeared before him.

He was wearing black long-sleeve that had prints like stars in the night sky, black belt that embraced his wide hips and tight black jeans that showcased his endowed asset.

Jin gulped at the sight of the man.

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He never expected to see him again.

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The man whose body and beauty were sculpted by the gods.

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The man whose signature smile had the power to save and ruin him.

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The man who made him feel things, who made him blush with his words and actions.

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"Jungkook? Why are you here already? I thought you will pick me up at 7pm." Jin's voice was shaking. He was trying to calm his nerves. Jungkook was blazing hot!

Jungkook leaned on the doorframe, feeling proud of his effect on Jin. "I miss you."

"We're literally together today until 2pm. 3 hours, Jungkook. We're only apart for 3 hours!" Jin stated a matter of factly.

"Was it just 3 hours? Why does it feel like an eternity?" Jungkook whined like a baby. He pushed the door and walked towards Jin, welcoming himself in the latter's home. "I'm glad to be back in your arms again."

Jungkook opened his arms wide, ready for an embrace. Instinctively, Jin pushed him away.

The duality of this man. Jin's heart skipped a beat. Jungkook just surprises him every time. He came to a conclusion that Jungkook had a master's degree in flirting. Scrap that, it must be a doctorate degree.

How can he be this adorable all the time? Jungkook just laughed at Jin's reaction.

"I brought you clothes to wear tonight. I think, you will look good on this." He eagerly waved a branded paper bag.

"You didn't have to do that. I have clothes." Jin rolled his eyes.

Jungkook bit his lower lip. "Jin, did you just roll your eyes on me?"

"I sure did. Why? It's not a crime to do that."

"And you think it's polite? Don't do that again. Rolling your eyes turns me on. It brings out my wildest fantasies. Do you want that?" Jungkook remarked in the most dominant but mischievous manner. He was definitely giving off that Christian Grey (from Fifty Shades of Grey) vibes.

Jin stiffened and shuddered in panic. Jungkook chortled.

He loves teasing Jin. He is a perverted gentleman after all. He does feel guilty sometimes.

"Going back to my request, please wear these clothes. I took a lot of effort to buy these. Don't worry. They are clean. I asked my helpers to wash and dry these immediately. Please. Pretty please." Jungkook begged with a cute pout and innocent doe-eyes.

Unknowing to Jin, Jungkook had prepared these clothes a long time ago. During the night when he was comforting Jin, he borrowed his shirt. In the process, he was able to check out Jin's clothes. He took note of the sizes of his shirts and pants.

One good characteristic of Jungkook was he was a planner. He likes Jin. He was determined to take him on a date. So, he planned his first dinner date ahead of time: the venue, the clothes and the food. He also had a backup plan in case Jin refused to go out with him.

Feeling a little guilty with Jungkook's effort, Jin asked. "Do I have an option?"

"Wear this or go NAKED..." Jungkook playfully articulated each option, emphasizing on the last word.

Jin's eyes went wide in shock. He should get used to this. Being surprised will soon become a habit.

"...Wait, I like the second option! It's more than okay if you will not wear these." He teased Jin. He hoped this reverse psychology will convince him to wear the outfit he prepared.

Knowing that Jungkook can be a bit persistent, Jin immediately chose the first option. "I—I'll wear that."

Jungkook smiled, making Jin's heart skipped a beat again.

He then guided Jungkook to the living room. "Relax here. I will take a shower first."

"I volunteer to help you shower." Jungkook announced as if it was the noblest deed of all.

"NO!---such a shameless.--- arrgghh----Jungkook!" Jin hissed. He stomped his way to the bathroom inside his room.

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After showering, Jin wrapped his lower body with a towel and went outside the bathroom.

As he went out, he saw Jungkook placing the paper bag on his bed. When he lifted his head, he met Jin's eyes.

Shit.

They stood there frozen. Jungkook accidentally glanced at Jin's figure. He cleared his throat. He averted his gaze quickly.

"I'm sorry. You left this in the living room. I knocked several times but there was no response. I figured you were in the bathroom. The door was unlocked. I went in to put the paper bag on your bed." Without any pause, Jungkook explained as if he was rapping. He then stormed out of the room.

Jungkook, the shameless flirt got shy??? More than being embarrassed, Jin was surprised again.

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A/N: This is how he looked like: