Under the Cherry Blossoms (Taejin/Kookjin)

Chapter 23. Imperfect

AUTHOR'S POV

What Jungkook whispered next made Jin quivered.

"And I'm in the mood for love."

"What's your ideal man, BABE?" Jungkook whispered in his sexiest voice. He was back with his flirtatious persona. He continued to massage Jin's hand gently, with affectionate eyes not leaving the latter.

Heat took over Jin's body. He wanted to slap Jungkook for teasing him again. However, the place is just so amorous that they might end up exploring each other's tongue hungrily. Worse, they might end up rocking each other, filling the night with sounds of pleasure. Although they know their limits, they might succumb to this natural human instinct. Such an embarrassing thought.

To clear his thoughts, he closed his eyes and breathe deeply. He partially opened them and with lidded eyes, he replied,

"Someone who is like a perfect knight and shining armor, who comes to save me at the right place and at the right time. Someone who supports me in everything I say and do.... My perfect man."

Dreamy, that's how Jin looked like while giving his response. He articulated each word as if he had someone in mind.

One name sparked in Jungkook's head. A hint of jealousy hit him, but he shrugged it off. The night is too precious to be tainted with envy. Why should he get jealous of someone who is not here? Why get jealous over a memory? Taehyung is just a memory for Jin, right? Nothing but just a memory. Jungkook was trying his best to convince himself.

Honesty and Sincerity. Those were Jungkook's weapons for this war on love. He hoped these were enough to woo Jin.

"I guess, I am not your ideal man, Jin. I am not your definition of a perfect man.

First, I am not perfect. Physically, I am. Attitude-wise, I have my flaws. And FYI, nobody is perfect...

Second, I can't be there in the right place and at the right time always. I don't have telepathy or teleportation skills. Only X-men mutants have that and they're not even real...

Third, I can't save you all the time. I'm not superman. He's fictional by the way...

And reality check: There are battles in life in which I can help you, but there also some that you need to face alone. There are situations where no one else can save you but yourself. All I can do is to encourage you to be brave...

Fourth, I will support you but not in everything. If I can see that what you say or do will lead you to self-destruction, then I will never support you for that... Why would I ever put you in danger?

I do not have plans to be your ideal or perfect man. I can only love you, as your imperfect Jeon Jungkook. And despite my imperfections, I will try my best to love you in a perfect way."

No words were enough to explain how Jin felt. He was overwhelmed with Jungkook's bluntness and sincerity. It may not be the statement he expected, but it was enough to stir his heart.

His trail of thoughts was cut off by Jungkook's question, "Do you want to know my ideal man, Jin?"

"Ye-- Yes"

Jungkook stared at him with genuine eyes. His voice was soothing as he expressed his thoughts.

"Someone who is vulnerable but is worthy of all the love in the world. Someone who is imperfect but will get better in time...

... Someone who goes by the name of Kim Seokjin."

Gently, Jungkook smiled and pecked the back of Jin's hand again. "Can you give us a try?"