Duality |Postlude| Jikook/Kookmin

Chapter 5

Jungkook

"Are you really doing your makeup for a stream?" I watch him in the mirror.

He nods. "Obviously I need to look good." He starts to add primer.

"You always look good."

Jimin scoffs. "You've thought I've looked good since I was eighteen, so your view of beauty obviously needs heavy reassessing."

My jaw drops and I grab my chest. "How could you say that? You were so cute and pretty!"

He adds the concealer and foundation as he continues to talk, his face barely moving to prevent any creasing. "The only thing good about teenage Jimin were his abs. That's something current Jimin is lacking in. I can't have a good body and face at the same time."

I pout as he uses a lighter to heat up a thin skewer before using it to curl his eyelashes. "I think every Jimin looks good, but I prefer healthy Jimin the most. You've been eating like you should and that makes me happy." I wrap my arms around his waist and rest my head on his shoulder. "I find this body really sexy, so there's no reason for you not to love yourself."

Jimin smiles cutely. "I do love myself. I just don't see myself as perfect. This body got me through Juilliard and multiple performances without me passing out like I did all those years ago. I'm grateful for it."

His words make me beam. "That's great! And if you want, you could always join me at the gym. You could be my partner."

"I'd like that." He smiles and I stop him from putting on anything else.

"Can you keep it natural?" I ask. "If you don't want to, that's fine. But we're playing a cute game. There really is no reason to make the ARMYs' hearts beat so hard. You'll kill them."

He laughs and puts on another pair of glasses, this pair has clear, chunky frames. They make him look really cute. "Okay, Kookie. Whatever you want. It'll be easier to wash this off later anyway." Jimin's fingers comb through his hair. "My roots are getting bad. I should get that fixed."

I shrug. "I think you look pretty."

Jimin turns to face me, leaning into my personal space. "What hair color do you like best on me?"

My face warms up. "All of them have looked really good on you, Jimin."

"But if you had to choose?"

"Well, I like this look a lot on you and I wouldn't mind seeing more of it. Out of everyone in our friend group, you pull off blond the best."

He beams. "Okay! I'll book an appointment! Just be there with me so I don't accidentally get in the way of your 'Jimintober' festivities."

"Will do." I grin. "Now, come on, let's go start this steam!"

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"Hello, ARMY. It's been a while since I've streamed just for fun, but I thought that since Jimin is visiting, today is a great day to do so." I smile, waving at the camera as the chat starts to filter in. "We're going to be playing Animal Crossing because Jimin apparently just can't wait to show me his island."

Smiling cutely, Jimin waves as well. "Hi, ARMY! I love you!" He blows a kiss to the camera and I smile, waiting for more people to join the stream before I start to give Jimin a tour of my island.

"My island is really cool," I brag. "I made all of the custom designs myself and it's all galaxy themed for now." I show Jimin the outdoor theater on the beach.

"You're cute." He giggles, listening to me explain all the favorite spots on my island. "I think you'll like my island though." He smirks.

I scoff. "You time travel."