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*lovingly tackles Aine*
Read my Yandere! Pierro longfics first âŞ( ´â˝ď˝)
Last week, my beloved mutual @ainescribe surprised me with Savior! Darling fan art and AHAI9232@2-!/! CRYING SCREAMING I WANT TO LOOK AT THIS ART AND WORSHIP YOUR VERSION OF SAVIOR THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BLESSING ME WITH YOUR ARTâ
*clears throat* Anyway, now that I finally have the time to properly sit down and comment on the fan art, Iâll do just that. Feedback will be in the tags and it will be unhinged. Once again, thank you so much to Aine for drawing this <3
#feedback#fan art#ainescribe#AIIINE ;-; once again. thank you so much!! it rlly means a lot to me that you enjoyed my writing and felt inspired to draw this :'>#and as someone who loves fashion and character design. it's so so interesting to analyze your version of savior#there's so much symbolism and visual storytelling in each sketch/ outfit and i shall now proceed to pick apart each detail as best as i can#her snezhnayan fit.....god i love it. it's regal. distinctively snezhnayan. and draws attention to her--and you just know that was pierro's#intention when he dressed her in those garments. IT'S JUST SO...!! savior's wardrobe scrubbed clean of her original culture and preferences#replaced with the foreign garments of her captor's nations.....in line with this. i love how her kokoshnik and khaenri'ahn earrings are big#and attention-grabbing. you can't look at her without taking note of those accessories. it begs the question:: how many times has savior#looked at the mirror after being dressed up in snezhnaya and was unable to recognize her own reflection?? :'>#also shoutout to some details aine shared with me: 1) the face marks are inspired by weeping angels 2) the kokoshnik was traditionally worn#by married noblewomen BUT the veil was normally for unmarried women so savior's outfit can be seen as a form of compliance + rebellion#(though later on in history it became accepted for married women to also wear that veil. also my apologies if what i said is inaccurate)#lastly shoutout to savior's expression!! very poised and mysterious....due to her emotional state or pierro's rules on how to act as his#spouse in public?? we'll never know~ the first drawing hits even harder when you compare it to the next one!! such an interesting contrast~#savior in her plain attire. casual and domestic with a smile on her face....i'm guessing this is her pre-fatui version?? she looks so warm#and friendly. and i can definitely understand why pierro fell for her smile <3#also i fucking love the caption. sorry pierro but you are cursed to be a loser/ simp/ pathetic man in all of my fics and AUs xD#NOW ONTO GODDESS! SAVIOR AAAHHHH!! i love the greek goddess motifs. she looks so regal and awe-inspiring but in a different way from her#snezhnayan attire--archaic. divine. and more suited to her personal style.....yet both versions of her look so painfully isolated :'>#her blank eyes. emotionless face. and veil give me the vibes of a spooky victorian ghost...or would a statue/ portrait be more fitting??#the lack of a necklace is also an interesting design choice given what happens in the fic. and now i realized i forgot to comment on your#version of her snezhnayan necklace oops. similar to the kokoshnik and earrings. the size + grandeur makes it impossible to ignore#that and big jewels = expensive af. ohhh and i love the sparkles on her veil!! pierro rlly spared no expense in dressing up his wifey <3#it's also funny how all of these outfits are similar to my own version in terms of 'savior wore grand clothing during her glory days as a#goddess -> wore simple attire after her decline for practicality and to blend in with humans/ disassociate from her old identity -> is now#dressed in even grander clothing as the harbinger's spouse. but it's used to reinforce her new identity and pierro's control over her'#tldr:: your design is so creative and i can see the effort you put in analyzing her character and depicting her based on your interpretatio#thank you for being my mutual + reader and i hope we can share even more harbinger/darling brainrot in the future :>
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Me when my wife has to go in for a singular hybrid class every other Wednesday :((( it's a longish drive depending on rush hour and a 3hr course :((((( so they won't be home until late :((((((( I miss my wife
I love you so so much @strawberry-cow-sorceress and I hope you have a great time tonight <3 come home ASAP tho đĽş
#wifeposting#i miss my wife#i love my wife#im so proud of my wife#my wifey is best wifey#goes to grad school and is so cool <3
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me-wow! đđđ
[ s/i on the left uses any pronouns, f/o on the right uses he/him ]
#self insert#self ship#selfship#cookie run#choco ball cookie#choco ball // tbd#art o'clock#this is prolly!!!!!!!!!!! the Best Thing i've ever made hsgdhgeougdhjkedghe#i could've done this with more f/os but when i saw the picture that this is based off of for the first time; i thought of my jock wifey <3#and it's been like. a Few months since then sdhgjdeoyfhde
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lying in bed absorbed in my various Daydreams and FantasiesTM when I just burst out into spontaneous giggling bc gdi itâs an emotional scene but it DOES NOT warrant Prelude to Act 2 from pmmm levels of emotional đ
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like damn. getting a bit melodramatic there arenât we guys
#it just came on in the background to the best effect đ#like we were bringing the whole symphonic orchestra for this one (1) mending of friendship#and I just had to cut it short i wasnât able to take it seriously anymore đ#anyways canât believe Iâve been doing this for almost 7 years now. Thank you to everyone whoâs ever wanted to hear about my paracosm#it means a lot đâ¤ď¸â¤ď¸â¤ď¸#And yeah. Idylliaâs practically going to be 7 if she was real she would be in grade 1 đđđđđ#Leaving the rest of the classic flower five to be the equivalent of preppies đđ unreal#just pav things#and thank you the most to my wifey for her continual investment in and enthusiasm for my brain disorder <3
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Bonjour
Wot iz up, mi amor?
Zis gato make me zink of youz
Anyweyz, hab a nice zay!
All meine liebe, your gato
buongiorno, amore mio <333
wot iz up....... iz that i've been studying for my mathz exam ALL DAY LONG and i gotta keep doing zat đ¤ howz about youz? <3
here'z an itty bitty gato photo for youz too
that'z me wheneverz i think of youz >â<
i hope youz also have a lozely zay<3333
con amour, your belovedz gato â§ââŚ
#my wifey <3#opening thiz wonzerful ask during my ztudy break iz the best zing thatz happened to mez tozay :'))))#LOTZ OF AMORE FOR YOUZ LOML#KNOW ZAT YOUZ'RE EVRERYZING TO MEZ <333#by that wayz I'M VERYZ ZORRY FOR NOT HAVING REPLIEZD TO YOUR OZER MESSAGEZ YET#BLAME THE MATHZ EXAM#đ
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Yâall better send my wifey @myers-meadow birthday wishes this week or I will break into your house and eat you after forcing you to watch the entirety of the annoying Orange series first đ
#Iâm so excited#youâre gonna have the best bday#wifey <3#wifey meadow <3#love you with all my heart#happy one more year around the sun
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The bad batch episode 5 highlights (lots of them this week!!!!)
OMEGA HAS LULA BACK!!!!
OMEGAâS NEW OUTFIT IS SO FREAKING CUTE WITH HER LITTLE NECKLACE AND LITTLE PONYTAIL I LOVE HER
Hunter and wrecker with their caff (theyâre so dad)
AZI helping Crosshair with target practice
Crosshairâs shaky hands
Batcher choosing to hang out with Crosshair instead of omega
Omega giving older sister advice
Crosshair just Knowing when people are watching him
ECHO ECHO ECHO ECHOOOOOO MY BELOVED I MISSED YOUUUU â¤ď¸â¤ď¸â¤ď¸
Batcher being fascinated by gonky
Crosshair: where my hug at đ¤¨đ¤¨
Pabu golden hour
A moment of silence for the tech mention (Iâm sleeping on the highway tonight)
REX MENTION đ¨đ¨
THE OUTPOST OH MY GOD
omega baby donât feel guilty :((
Hunterâs eyes in the sun
âLITTLE BROTHERâ AND HE CHUCKLED
HIS OLD ARMOR (WHAT IF HE REPAINTS IT)
THE VULTURE
Mom (echo) being the conflict mediator
Batcher helping them dig
Omega taking techâs job
Mayday :(((
Crosshair fixing the helmets
Echo plugging in the tablet with two fingers (got me giggling and kicking my feet fr)
The TENSION the ANGST the WORDS THAT THEYRE USING AGAINST EACH OTHER because they KNOW EACH OTHER BEST
The way hunter fell into the wyrm hole was kinda funny
Demo expert Wrecker <333
Crosshairâs rifle (and using it to pull hunter out of the wyrm hole)
Every time Crosshair called omega by her name
Batcher ready to throw hands (paws?) with the wyrm (youâre doing amazing sweetie)
Crosshairâs sniper pauldron
Batcher being crosshairâs dog
The Imperceptible Nod of Solidarity after a Near Death Experience
3/6 GROUP HUG!!!
Crosshairâs face during aforementioned hug
âI donât even see any blood this time! Thatâs progressâ what horrors has echo seen
âYou did all you could, kid. And you did exactly what you were supposed to do: you got out of there.â Echo is so reassuring and good with omega đđ
The lighting
Hunterâs cheekbones
âThere just might be hope for US yetâ
The vulture flying away as Crosshair leaves the empire (and mayday) behind
#THIS EPISODE WAS PERFECT#NO NOTES#ABSOLUTE PERFECTION#I ADORE THEM#HAVE DAVE AND JENNIFER BEEN READING OUR FICS???#no but fr do they know about ao3 or#WRECKER WAS AMAZING#CROSSHAIR IS AMAZING (heâs doing his best guys)#HUNTER IS also doing his best#omega is perfect as always <333#MY WIFEY ECHO IS BACKKKKK#Iâm so excited to see side hoe Rex#the bad batch season 3
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yan celebrity who everyone likes and adores
yan celebrity who you texted for no reason at all, it wasnt even that bad it was just
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Y/nis_daddysigma
wsg lil bro
nice clothes đ
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yan celebrity who decided to check his insta messages that day, scrolling through the thousands of messages his fans sent him until he randomly picked one
yan celebrity who decided to respond to you
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Theyluvme
thanksss :3
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yan celebrity who immediately begins texting back and forth with you, you were SHOCKED ASF bc why is this random millionaire tryna keep convo with you..
yan celebrity who you managed to captivate within a small moment of time, immediately trying to text you every second of his day, kicking his feet back and forth when he texts you
yan celebrity who is hooked, waiting for your messages back, feeling so good when he hears that familiar buzz from his phone signalling that his wifey texted him
yan celebrity who thinks about you 24/7 now, thinking about who you were with, if they were a bad influence, if he should install more cameras in your house,
yan celebrity who literally fantasizes about your guys future, he decided that he WAS gonna carry your baby he does NOT care
Yan celebrity who can't handle it anymore, needing to be near you in real life, and not just him stalking you
yan celebrity who meets you the first time in real life after all those face time calls and texts messages, literally clinging onto you a koala, LITERALLY HIS BODYGAURD HAD TO PULL HIM OFF YOUđđ
yan celebrity who gives you VIP tickets every time he has a concert, literally rambling about you to his bodyguard who wants to go home ( BODYGAURD does NOT get paid đđđ)
yan celebrity who instantly notices you in the crowd, waving at you, heart pounding against his chest and performing his best at the concert to impress you
yan celebrity who escorts you backstage, and hovers WAYY too close to you, trying to find any and every excuse to touch you (he smacked your ass and told you that he saw a fly on it and he wanted to kill it, there was no fly đ)
yan celebrity who anytime you try to put some distance between you both, pulls you even closer, giving you more attention, more of him
yan celebrity who literally cries when you finally decided to jerk him off, watching TikTok on your phone as he crumbles into a whimpering mess, arching his back and everything in front of you
Yan celebrity who buys you anything and everything you want, taking you to many country's every week saying that 'Dont worry about it, baby! I just feel like I should do this for my wifey!' (he thinks you guys were married as soon as you jerked him off, you've literally told him you only helped his problem bc he was about to perform and he wasn't gonna be able to perform with his full potential if he was đ§ą)
Yan celebrity whose hands always lingers on your arms, loving to squeeze and hold them as a way to show his love and clingyness for you
Yan celebrity who texts you corny shit
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Theyluvme
bae this is ur sign to breed me
Y/n_daddysigma
get the fuck out my dms bro
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I_luvy/n_pls_eatmeout_n/n
Y/nis_daddysigma
bro just put the ketchup packets in the bag bruh
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I_luvy/n_pls_eatmeout_n/n
pls eat me out
pls edge me
pls
pretty pls
im going to touch you so good tonight
Y/nis_daddysigma
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GUYS I GOT LAZY ASF LMAOOO
#yandere x reader#yanderemalexreader#clingy yandere#yandere x darling#soft yandere#tw yandere#yandere blog#yandere male#yandere boyfriend#yandere#yandere celebrity#yandere idol#destinys worksss<333
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YANDERE HUSBAND HEADCANONS
Hello Darlings! This is an imagine I had in my drafts about a husband who just loves his wife so much he wants to care for and impregnate herđ Hope you like it!
WARNINGS â ď¸: NSFW!! (Minors do NOT interact), NSFW descriptions, fem!darling, controlling husband, pregnancy mentions
-Youâve been Married to your husband for a year now and itâs been great. The biggest change was your last name changing to his and having a big rock on your finger. The second was him asking you to be a stay-at-home wifeâŚ
-You loved your job butâŚhow could you say no to all your needs being met by a man who worships and adores you? He just wants to take care of you and be comfortable. âIs that so bad of me to want for my little wifey?â He would ask while kissing the knuckle of your hand.
-He told you if you didnât like the lifestyle that you could go back to working. (As if he was gonna let that happen.) which made you feel better about just being at home all day and spending his money. And also letting you believe you had some control. But of course that wasnât the end of his plans..
-Before having unprotected sex your husband would always gush about having babies with you and how great of a mother you would be. Your face would turn red at the thought at first but then you brushed it off as your husband having baby fever. Itâll pass right?
-Ha. If only it was a phase.
-This man has been wanting to impregnate you since the first year of you two dating. He loves you so much and think life would be even more amazing if you carried and raised children together. He wants to see your big belly and be there for when you get needy and become oh so helpless with the excessive hormones.
-But despite not using protection you always tracked your period for your health. Your husband started to get into it as well to lookout for your ovulation week. His favorite time of the month.
-He would low key get a little bummed out when you would start your period. But it gave him motivation to try harderâŚgo harder⌠cum inside you harderâŚ
-Perhaps he could just do that position you liked a few days agoâŚ.you were really squeezing him and begging for more.
-Yeah by the way, this man keeps track of what positions are best for making a baby and what makes you cum hard on his cock.
-You are no dummy to his antics. It takes two to tango. You knew your husband wanted a baby andâŚletâs just say he was very convincing in his actions to want a family.. đ
-Plus you were married so there really wasnât anything to be worried about right?
-So why do you shake with anxiety as you look at the test in your hands? The reality of it hits you hard in your bathroom. You feel good but also nervous to tell him. Even though he always claims heâs wanted kids with you just couldnât help but prepare for the worst. But you also knew this would happen eventually when you let him cum inside you.
-A week prior when you two went out for dinner, your husband was the most possessive man ever. He hated when other men would even get to look at you. His grip was tighter and gaze so dark. On the way home he was holding onto your thigh as if you would fly away.
-That night you had 3 hours of raw heaven. By the end of it you remember being sticky and a bit sex drunk. Not being able to move your legs to your butt feeling sore. Your husband did not waver. You felt so full of him and content you couldnât even complain.
-âMy perfect wife, taking her husbandâs load so goodâŚâ
-A week and a missed period later your husband in question is downstairs cooking dinner for you both. He figured since youre in the shower (and taking a pregnancy test) that he would surprise you!
-You come down in a bathrobe, hand griping on the tie. âHey honey?â
-He turns his head to you, immediately becoming worried at your facial expression and appearance. Turning off the stove burners he comes over to you. âWhatâs up baby? you okay?â He puts a hand on your waist and another resting on your cheek to look at him.
-âI-Iâm pregnant..â you stutter out. You back up from him to get his full expression. His face would be surprised but then he would become red in happiness and embrace you. You blinked a few times not saying anything before your husband exclaims with watery eyes âIâm so happy!!â
-You both embraced the news and continued into the night gushing about this new chapter you started. For your husband it was more of a marker that youâre finally all his. And he canât wait for the little rascals heâll continue to fill you with.
-That night after dinner you both lay in bed with your husbands hand holding your stomach protectively. You place a hand over his, smiling and drifting to sleep before you heard your husband mumble âNow youâre all mine..â in his sleepâŚ
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big win âď¸ charles leclerc
summary: charles is the first home winner of the monaco grand prix and you couldnât be prouder.
couple: married! charles x you
Y/N in the Ferrariâs Paddock
NOW: âA Moment I Will Never Forgetâ | Emotional Charles Leclerc On His Home Win | 2024 Monaco Grand Prix
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user1 i love the way charles talks about y/n, i want a relationship like theirs đĽšđ˘đâźď¸â¨
user2 the respect they have for each other đđđ
user3 while charles was there, shining with his love for y/n through the interview, all i could think of was "imagine being their future children and seeing such powerful and unbending love between your parents" đĽş
user4 @user3 uâre absolutely right omg đđĽšđĽşđ˘
user5 when a husband speaks about his wife with so much love - all women thank you!!!!!!!!!!!! because like⌠this is so SPECIAL to us.
user6 @user5 frrr!! like ??? iâm not even married, but iâm feeling so happy abt them!!!!
user7 ok but can we appreciate how he still has her present even in his work life? unlike other famous people that wants to keep their loved ones on much secrecy as possible. heâs so real and genuine for doing that!!!!
user8 wow imagine having a partner who loves you like he loves her.
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charles_leclerc BEST DAY EVER â¤ď¸â¤ď¸â¤ď¸
thank you for everything, i love you all â¤ď¸đ¤â¤ď¸đ¤â¤ď¸
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user9 congratulations, char đ¤
scuderiaferrari bravo charles!!! so proud â¤ď¸
user10 best weekend everrrrr
user11 youâre the best, weâre so proud of youuu!!
user12 amazing race, charles!! iâm so happy for you and to ferrari.
ynleclerc YAAAAAY!! you did it, good job đâźď¸â¨
charles_leclerc @ynleclerc youâre the main reason for every good thing that happens in my life đ¤
user13 @ynleclerc YOURE THE BEST YN
user14 @ynleclerc @charles_leclerc I LOVE YOU BOTH SM
user15 che giornata, charles!! sei nella storia di monaco!! đ˛đ¨đ˛đ¨ (what a day, charles!! you are in monaco history)
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charles_leclerc now a big THANK YOU for wifey, i don't know what iâd be without your immeasurable love and support. you're everything iâve ever dreamed of and everything i could ever dream of having. you're the woman of my life, i love you.
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arthur_leclerc i just love you guys so much
user16 iâm in love with her fr
user17 was here from 2017 and the GROWTH ⨠im just so happy for them
lewishamilton â¤ď¸â¤ď¸
user18 charles is deeply in love with yn and she is deeply in love with him
user19 @user18 frrrr!! itâs wonderful to heart them gushing about each other
user20 @user18 and im deeply in love with them
user21 this kind of love makes the world go round
user22 i like that he adores her openly, so egoless. aaaaaa yn, keep him!!!!!!!!!
user23 3 years dating and 5 years married ⨠this is true love.
#f1#f1 x reader#f1 imagine#f1 fanfic#f1 fic#charles leclerc#f1 instagram au#f1 social media au#charles leclerc imagine#charles leclerc x reader#charles leclerc social media au#f1 smau#charles leclerc fic
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espresso
lando norris x reader
dets: an international pop star and a f1 driver could never be secretly dating right? right?
authors note: this is kinda chaotic but its been still in my drafts since that damn espresso song came out, how is it so good?
faceclaim: sabrina carpenter
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yourusername me laughing at all y'all trying to figure out who my hot songs are about LOOLLLLLL you'll know when I want you to know MWAH xx
melbourne tonight :)))
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ynfan1 you are so unhinged I LOVE
charli_xcx just tell them its me !
yourusername you're right sorry wifey xx
ynfan2 wait are they still around??
ynfanupdates wait whats happening in melbourne tonight ???
ynfan3 she's so secretive, I didn't even know she was dating anyone
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landonorris tralia mate
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danielricciardo looking fresh mate
landonorris thanks babe xx f1fan1 landos longest relationship right here f1fan2 bahahah for real man is chronically single
oscarpiastri đđ
f1fan1 best of luck this weekend !
yourusername just posted to their close friends!
[caption: baby just had a great weekend at the office <3]
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maxfewtrell disgustingly sweet
âł jealousy is a disease, better get checked out xx
alexalbon ugh you two make me sick
âł oh yeah and yourself and lily aren't worse đ
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yourusername missing tour hours, should we do it again??
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ynfan1 PLEASE COME BACK
oliviarodrigo you never rest queen
yourusername lol duty calls ynfan1 huh? hasn't she been off for ages ? ynfan3 singers can have other responsibilities you do know that right
ynfan2 I just want to know who you're dating..
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ynfanupdates yourusername out in monaco tonight !
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ynfan1 huh wonder what has her in monaco? she's there alot recently
ynfan2 looooveee the orange
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landofan1 firstly tell how is a man so hot?? also look at how much he's vibing to yourusername's feather remix??
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landofan1 I could take him (not in a fight)
ynfan1 he is just like me fr
f1fan1 no WAY whats he doing playing yn? đ
ynfan1 I mean she is one of the biggest pop singers in the world rn f1fan1 orrrrrrrr ynfan2 haha you wish
yourusername oooh whos he ?
landofan1 bahaahahha girl, you are everything I want my popstars to be
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yourusername pookie is away (again) so heres some pics of me looking hot for pookie, and pookie only <3
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ynfan1 what boyfriend would ever leave you??
yourusername I know right?? poor me !
chapellroan need a sub ?
yourusername I don't know what you're abbreviating but yes. yes please.
reneerapp god DAMN
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f1fan1 hmmmmmmhmmm away? and theres a grand prix this weekend
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lando.jpg returning the favour x Race weekend was gud
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landofan1 people died.
oscarpiastri such a poser
lando.jpg my lady loves it 𤡠landofan1 IS HE IN A RELATIONSHIP landofan2 since when wtf
f1fan1 I don't even care how delusional I am, he'd be so hot for yourusername
ynfan1 Ikr but they don't even follow each other :((
yourusername just posted to their story!
[caption: pookie has returned <3]
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landonorris I don't know how I feel about pookie...
âł but POOKIE I love it (and you)
âł landonorris ugh okay fine (love you too)
charli_xcx this soft launch is mean, and I know who it is
âł hehehhe lol its SO fun tho
f1fan1 is that papaya ?
yourusername just followed landonorris!
landonorris just followed yourusername!
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yourusername need a pick me up ?
Espresso 4/11 @ 8pm ET,
Music Video 4/12 @ 10:00am ET
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ynfan1 woooo queen is back
ynfan2 LOVE the vibe of this
landofan1 is that the JOLLY ???
landofan2 do we think lando is in the video?? cause thats defo him!
landonorris uber rating ?
yourusername 4 stars out of 5 ! missing star is because you kept making me laugh during filming landonorris always knew being so funny was a double edged sword. georgerussell sorry just confirming, do you think YOU are the funny one? ynfan1 what a random friendship, but so cute
f1fan1 finally followed each other, my delusions don't feel so crazy
landofan1 I would loveee if they became friends
landonorris just added to their close friends!
[caption: we just hard launched via music video and people are thinking FRIEnDshIP ?]
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yourusername babyyyy they're so stupid
âł told you it's crazy you're dating me..
âł yourusername UGH no enough of that
danielricardio the landonorizz lore is to deep I'm afraid..
lilyme cons of dating a hottie
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yourusername guys this is my POOKIE! I just hardlaunched my muse, y'all should be blessed !
(last pic is not mine but like look at how he looks at me teehee...)
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landonorris love of my life fuck
ynfan1 damn y'all are in love love aren't you
fan1 this is crazy to me lando and THE pop it girl??
yourusername me and THE lando norris who is a professional hottie and my pookie xx landofan1 ugh im obsessed with you two
ynfan1 you're telling me you've been dating another celebrity for at least 3 years and we've seen ZERO pap pics?
f1fan1 for real tho we would've seen her at a grand prix, theres thousands of cameras landofan1 yeah seems suss yourusername ugh guys !!! why are you making me spell everything out for you landonorris time to cook darling
mclaren finally the parents are insta official
yourusername get hyped to see me at a gp wigless xxx
ynfan1 you wear wigs??
yourusername have you worn wigs?? landonorris will you wear wigs??? ynfan1 omfg I get it now
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landonorris meet my three year pr relationship x
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yourusername yes sorry guys the warming climate is all our fault !! just so fucking hot we cant help it eek
oscarpiastri you two are so unbearable already please go back to being a secret landonorris after 3 years of norizz jokes, I thinkkkk no !
landofan1 THREE yEaRs ???
mclaren wearing papaya off season? oh shes a keeper
ynfan1 heheh admin gets it
danielricciardo rip norizz it was fun while it lasted..
landonorris fun for WHO??
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hehe im working lateeee, cause I procrastinated doing assignments all day xx
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AMIRA MI VIDA ESTO ES UNO DE MIS NUEVOS FAVORITOS DE FRAN!!!! Una ternura!!!đĽšđĽšđĽšđĽšđĽš
When I think your writing canât get much better it does!!! I love this little Drabble especially since Iâve been having the worst baby fever!!! This is so cute and I can so see Fran as a girl dad too weirdly! Youâve done it again mi amor thanks for another one of the best Fran Romero one shots my love !!!!!đđđ
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ŕł amira speaks! : based on a dream I had ⥠hope this isnât too cringy, because I just cringed at myself the entire time I was writing this HAJDJS ËËË ę° summary : when your cousin leaves you her baby to take care of for a few days, your admiring husband canât help but think how it would be if you had a baby of your own. ËËË ę° word count : 1.3k
ËËË ę° genre : fluff, veeery slight suggestiveness at the end, but nothing too serious. ËËË ę° pairing : (husband!)Francisco Romero x (wife!)Reader
âAaaand this, is her favourite toy.â
Taking out a small, seemingly smiling teddy bear from her purse, your cousin playfully moved it in front of the babbling babygirl you currently held in your arms, before actually giving the plushie to the few months old baby. Your cousin is to be out of the country for a few days due to work, and both you and your husband Fran agreed that you would take care of her baby without a problem while she was away.
A smile creeped upon your lips, looking down at the girl tightly embracing the teddy bear. On the other hand, your husband stood by your side, caressing the babyâs soft little head tenderly. He wouldnât say it, but it was already endearing to see you so keen in taking care of a baby. âGreat, anything else we should keep in mind?â you inquired meekly.
The little to no experience you had with children and small babies in general brought a wave of anxiety to you, but you tried pushing those feelings away. Your cousin shook her head in response, she already seemed on quite a hurry. âThat would be all for now. Just remember to give her tons of kisses and hugs for me while Iâm away, yes?â
In response, a giggle spurred from your lips. Your cousin quickly wrapped a single arm around your body, giving you a brief yet grateful hug, which you immediatly returned before she pulled apart. âBye, now. Remember you can send me a message for whatever you need.â you hummed at her, nodding eagerly.
âBye, my little love! Mummy will be back home soon!â a last kiss was placed on the childâs forehead, making her giggle, before you finally waved goodbye to your cousin and wished her luck on her short work trip, and your husband closed the door behind of you.
As the main door to your apartment was closed, your gaze immediatly moved down to look at the babygirl you carried in your arms. Mindlessly walking towards the couch to sit, a wide grin quivered on your lips. The mere sight of such lovely baby smiling up at you and sticking out her little arms to you made your heart melt. Fran placed his hand on your back, caressing you softly, quietly staring as you interacted with the little babbling baby.
âI think the little babygirl already loves you, doesnât she, mi vida?â gently, you sat down onto the couch, having him doing the same as he sat by your side. The tip of your index figer moved to playfully stroke her cheek, before she grabbed your finger with her small arm, offering you a near toothless smile. âYou think so?â you answered, scoffing softly, as his arm was wrapped around your waist, pulling you closer to him.
Your head rested on his shoulder, while your hand took the teddy bear from her arms, and used it to play a little bit with her. Fran placed a loving smooch on top of your head, before going back to admiring the way you very naturally played with the babygirl. His fingers went to softly caress the babyâs head with gentleness, smiling to himself.
âOf course I do! Look at how sheâs smiling and throwing her little hands at you.â it was a sight that made his heart skip a beat. The single thought of you taking care of a child made him even more enamoured of you, if that was any more possible. âIt seems as if you already know how to take care of a baby, and you always said otherwise.â
It was true. Often times you mentioned you were quite insecure of how your parenting skills would be, or that you didnât know how you would care for a child properlyâ but the idea seemed less frightening now that, at least, you had the opportunity to care for one for a few days. It felt like the right dose of baby fever for both of you. You felt his lips being placed on your skin, smooching your cheek lovingly.
Gods, Fran had heart eyes for you.
Ever since you began dating, the Argentine fancied the idea of you carrying his child. Just how much of a sweet, loving mother youâd beâ your baby would be just as precious as you were. The scenarios he made up every night about starting a family with you were heartwarming, a cause for him to weakly melt in love.
Perhaps it was too early back then, but not anymore. Everytime your husband tried bringing the topic into place, nervousness overwhelmed himâ but now, seemed like the right moment to talk about it.
âI think youâd make an excellent mother, my love.â looking up at him, a faint rosy haze occupied your face at the thought of it. Just the sight of you playing with and cooing at a baby was endearing. Sheepishly, you were about to protest against his statement, but he knew you better. âAnd you canât say no, donât deny it. You would be a good mother.â his arm around your waist pulled you closer to him, focusing your attention on him now, as the little girl was distracted with the teddy bear.
You scoffed in response, briefly gazing down at the babe, before going back to stare at him. The insecurity of your parenting skills lingered inside you, but you couldnât deny, that you quite fancied the idea of parenting a child along himâ especially since, lately, your thoughts had been constantly wrapped around the idea of officially forming a family together. âI donât know if I would be a good mother, I hope so, but you would be a very good and loving father for sure.â how sweet it was to see a crimson hue rising on his pale face at your comment.
Before an answer could escape from his lips, you continued. âYou know, Iâve lately been thinking a lot about it...â you drifted off, moving your gaze to the little girl, the tip of your index finger caressed her soft, tiny hand. âAbout how it would be for us to be parents, I mean.â there, you stared up at him again, feeling his green eyes attentively look at you.
You noticed the way his lips fought back a wide smile from forming, his hand leisurely caressing your back lovingly. âI know,â he replied meekly. âI think about it all the time, I just donât know how, and when, to bring up the subject.â grinning at him, your head was placed on his shoulder. Relief washed over him at the thought of you also thinking of having a child with him, knowing the feelings were reciprocated.
âWell, I think now itâs the appropiate time to talk about it, no?â you began, âI find myself quite fancying the idea of carrying your children, lately.â you teased lightly, noticing the rosy flush growing on his cheeks. He chuckled, before pressing his lips on top of your head adoringly to give you a small smooch.
âAnd I quite like the idea of you carrying my children, too.â
You were rightâ the right time to properly discuss it and plan on bringing a child of your own into the world was now. Keeping his eagerness to himself was a difficult task for Fran, the Argentine seemed almost like a happy puppy when you mentioned that you wanted to have children with him as well. The blonde haired leaned closer to you, placing a peck on your lips.
âWhy donât we talk about it more properly when we get to be alone together again?â you hummed in response as he whispered, dumbfoundedly smiling at him, exchanging a knowing look as you understood what he meant. The moment felt right, and it felt overwhelmingly satisfyingâ you could thrive in excitement.
You could only imagine just how precious it would be to see him with your child on his arms, helping you to take care of the baby. You nodded in agreement in response at his remark.
âHmm, it seems about right. I canât wait to be alone with you, my love.â
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the back-up plan | jjk
summary: one drunken night leads to an agreement that if you and jungkook are still single by 30, you'd marry each other. the only thing is jungkook has been doing everything he can to keep you single.
đ title: the back-up plan | one-shot đ pairing: jungkook x f!reader | đ genre/au: romance, fluff / friends to lovers(?) đ rating: SFW | 18+ | đ word count: 18.1k | đ playlist đ warnings: jungkook & reader are both 29, reader is a hopeless romantic (what else is new with my characters?), jungkook is always pining and head over heels in love, jungkook is sweet and in luvrrr but heâs bad at feelings and tells some terrible lies (donât hate himâok!!), reader has a skewed view of relationships and what's expected of her, jungkook calls her wifey, hot and seggsy neighbor!namjoon (yes, pls), shirtless namjoon (2x), kissing, hand-holding, some suggestive language, mentions of erotic art and positions, first dates, alcohol consumption, reader has her belly button pierced, talks of tattoos & getting them, mentions of needles, and idk some things may come off as cheesy??? but it's a romance story so idk take what you will, light angst (you should know me by now!!), jungkook gets a lil drunk (pls drink responsibly), jealous jk comes out, love confessions đ a/n: the plot is a bit ridiculous, but that's the point! it's fiction (lol), i hope y'all enjoy it for what it is. the idea came from a tweet I saw, but ofc, I can't find it! so thank you to whoever tweeted it! and, happy birthday to the loml, jeon jungkook (this was supposed to be out for his birthday, but my brain said no). i also have to thank holly (@alphabetboyluvr). i respect her so much as a writer and friend, and I was super scared to ask her to even look at my outline, but she's always so sweet and willing. i couldn't have done this without her help, her comments, and suggestions <3 (i'd also recommend listening to the playlist while reading :)) and as always, i'd love to hear your thoughts đ
sunday.
Another day has passed, and itâs creeping closer to your birthday. Theyâre supposed to be joyous, celebratory occasionsâand you love feeling special, showered with love and gifts. What more could a person want?
But you had a clear goal before hitting the big 3-0: get marriedâor at least be engaged to be married.
Most girlfriends your age were still having fun, enjoying life, and not ready to settle down. Youâre unsure if your upbringing or societyâs expectations distorted you, but you were fond of marriage and finding the one to spend your life with.
You also blamed the hopeless romantic in you when you dragged every one of your girlfriends with you to see the new romantic comedy, giggled, and kicked your feet when reading the latest best-selling romance novel.
The thing was, you were so close to getting engaged. You and your boyfriend, Theo, of eight monthsâwell, ex-boyfriendâdiscussed it openly from the beginning of your relationship. And not even two weeks ago, he broke up with you out of the blue and gave no clear explanation.
You sat in bed debating whether to download your old dating apps again. Your birthday was in six days, and you knew you wouldnât find a suitable mate before your birthday, but at least you could try, right?
KooKoo-Ca-Choo 11:27 PM Happy âalmost 30thâ birthday.
You 11:28 PM đđđ
KooKoo-Ca-Choo 11:28 PM Are you still crying over Theodore Boner?
You 11:29 PM Itâs Bonner, not boner!
KooKoo-Ca-Choo 11:29 PM đ¤Łđ¤Łđ¤Ł You were saved from that one. Imagine having the last name Boner.
You rolled your eyes at the text from Jungkook, throwing your phone beside you as you curled under your duvet.
KooKoo-Ca-Choo Incoming Video Call
âWhat do you want, Kook?â
âYou gotta admit, ____ Boner sounds awful,â Jungkook laughed as he pushed back in his recliner.
âIâm hanging up!â you threatened, getting ready to push the end button.
"No, no! I'm kidding. You would've made a great Mrs. Boner."
"ByeâKook."
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm done, I promise."
"I had a whole plan. What am I supposed to do now? My birthday is in six days," you groaned, covering your face with the duvet.
"You don't remember our agreement, do you?"
You brought the cover down. Curious about his comment. "What agreement?"
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Before this most recent one, your ex, Jimin, had broken up with you, and you were on the rebound, looking for a good time. Jungkook came to the rescue, saving you from your next mistake. He took you out for drinks, let you drown in your sorrows, and the two of you got pretty drunk. You could only remember bits and pieces of your conversation.
âLetâs get married if weâre still single by 30,â Jungkook suggests.
âYou wanna marry me? But Iâm such a mess.â
Your dating life, career, friends, and family were fine.
âYeah, why not. We get along. You seem a little kinky in bed and make a mean spaghetti dish.â
âIs that all Iâm good for? Sex and spaghetti?â
âThat sounds like a bad porn film waiting to happen. No, but I'm serious. If we're still single, letâs get married.â
You wave him off. âKook, youâre drunk. Youâre just saying whatever.â
âYeah, I'm drunk, but I'm serious about this.âÂ
He gets up, looks around, sees a straw wrapper, and ties it around your finger. He's on one knee before you.
â____, will you marry me? Hypothetically, of course, if weâre both still single by 30.â
You shake your head at your loveable friend. It was hard to say no. How could you?
âYouâre so dumb.â
âSee. You can write that in your vows,â Jungkook jokes, grinning from ear to ear.
âWell, you are pretty cute, and I can stand being around you,â you tease.
âYouâre not so bad yourself.â
You smack his arm. âIs this how youâre wooing your future wife?â
âOkay, okay. I'm sorry. I canât believe how beautiful my future wife is.â
Youâre unsure if itâs the alcohol making you susceptible and vulnerable to your good friend asking you to marry him or if it was because you were on the rebound. But whatâs the harm? If you couldnât find someone by 30, then youâd get to marry a good friend.
âThat's more like it. Why yes, Jeon Jungkook. I will marry you if I'm still single by 30.â
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You let out a cackle. âOh shitâI agreed to that?â
Jungkook pouts and nods. âSure did.â
But Jungkookâs messing around, right? He was a good friend and comforted you in your time of need. Thereâs no way heâd want to spend the rest of his life with you. Plenty of suitable women were fawning over him, and now youâve noticed you've never seen him with a girlfriend.
âYouâreâyouâre not serious, are you?â You stumble over your words, going into panic mode.
Why would Jeon Jungkook choose you, of all people, to want to marry? He could have anyone at any time.
No, you shook off the thought. You couldnât lock him into a loveless marriage.
Jungkook licks his lips, tongue flicking his lip ring back and forth.
You shifted in bed and cleared your throat. âArenât you seeing that one girl?â
It wasnât hard to notice when she practically hung onto him like a lovesick puppy.
Jungkook makes a face, shaking his head. âNah, itâs nothing serious.â
You give him a blank expression. âNothing serious? Kook, sheâs practically foaming at the mouth and shooting heart eyes when youâre around.â
Jungkook chuckles. âThat could be you, too.â
You narrow your eyes, glaring at him.
âJust saying,â he adds.
âYeah, but I donât want to get in the way if it is serious.â You surely didnât want to become a homewrecker.
He waves his hand. âOh, no, no, no. I donât back down from promises I make.â
Your lips turn into a pout, and you tilt your head, wondering why heâd ditch Clingy Chloe and commit to a drunken promise. âWhatâs in it for you?â
He seems offended by your question, so he scoffs. âI mean, Iâm just trying to save you from a future where youâre an old lady with 50 cats, collecting newspapers that pile up from the floor to the ceiling, and then you show up on an episode of Hoarders.â
You chuckle. âYouâre serious about this, arenât you?â
âYouâre not?â he questions hesitantly.
âI mean, marriage is a pretty serious thing, and weâre friends getting married because we have no one else?â The sentiment seems ridiculous once you say it aloud.
âWhat? You donât think I'll be a good husband?âÂ
âNo, I didn't say that. I think youâd be a great one, actually.â
âThen, whatâs the problem? Donât think you can handle me?â Jungkook wiggles his eyebrows.
You roll your eyes at your cocky friend. âI donât know, Kook. What if I meet someone, or what if you meet someone?â
âYou donât think I can make you fall in love with me?â he asks, ignoring your question.
Your nose scrunches, and you laugh. âNo.â
âOh, well, that sounds like a challenge, and youâre lucky I love a little competition.â
Heâs not going to let this go, is he?
You settle into the plush of your pillows. âOkayâtell you what, if you can make me fall in love with you within the week, Iâll consider marrying you.â
What would you have to lose? Being wined and dined by a cute guy? What girl would pass up this opportunity?
âDeal.â
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monday.
Your everyday routine consists of rolling out of bed, logging into work, checking your emails, and then sitting on the couch until you get a support ticket from someone who forgot their password for the umpteenth time.
Itâs a great gig, and now youâre glad you went into the right field of work.
Youâre on your random binge of rewatching The Fast and the Furious saga. Your friends always make fun of you, but you canât help it. Itâs a guilty pleasure of yours.
âYou got some sexy legs. When do they open?â Roman says with a grin.
You burst out laughing. The dialogue is so bad, yet somehow, these movies keep getting made. You must be the target audience.
The doorbell rings and itâs 8:30 AM. Who is here this early? You didnât buy anything online while you were drunk, did you?
You peek through the viewfinder, and itâs blocked by something yellow. You canât see the delivery personâs face when you open the door.
âSpecial delivery for ___,â the person says in a deep voice.
âThatâs me.â
And out from behind the flowers, Jeon Jungkook pops out. âHappy birthday week,â he says in a sing-song voice.
Your heart settles when you realize it's your friend or future husband. âWhat are you doing here?â
You notice two grocery bags on the ground next to him. He hands you the flowers and picks them up.
âWhat do you think Iâm doing here?â He raises his eyebrow, scanning you from head to toe.
Real clothes and makeup donât exist when you're working from home.
âCute slippers,â he points out as you stare at your fluffy white bunny slippers.
You sigh, grabbing his arm to drag him into your apartment. As youâre about to close the door, you notice moving boxes outside the apartment next to yours. Hmm, someone new must be moving in.
âIs this what you look like underneath all that makeup?â he asks, making himself comfortable in your kitchen. The two bags are on the counter, and heâs going through the cupboards to find a vase.
âTop left above the sink,â you say.
He opens the cupboard, retrieving a clear vase.
âWell, I wasnât expecting company. Otherwise, I wouldâve put on some decent clothing.â
And a bra, you think as you cross your arms, covering your chest.
Jungkook shakes his head. âYou look good in anything, and with or without makeup. Youâll be my future wifey, so thereâs no need to look for good me. We can just be comfortable with each other, right?â
You purse your lips and raise an eyebrow. Heâs serious about this, isnât he? You suppose you wouldnât mind playing along to see how far he would go.
A man ready and willing to commit to marriage? You must be living in your romantic film.
You nod. âRight, weâre friends, possibly moving onto more than friendsâwell, actually, straight to marriage,â you chuckle, "but Iâve always felt comfortable around you, Kook.â
He flashes a warm smile. âGood, then everything will be easy, peasy lemon squeezy.â
Heâs cute, you think.
âI hope you like mimosas,â he says as he unloads the groceries from the bags.
Bread, eggs, bacon, strawberries, orange juice, and champagne.
âAre you making me breakfast?â you question, narrowing your eyes at the man in the yellow beanie and white Nike shirt.
âConsider it your birthday breakfast, wifey,â he jokes, peering in your cupboards for a pan.
âRight side next to the oven.â
âAh, I gotta remember this if Iâm gonna be cooking here more often.â He whistles, setting the pan on the stove.
You roll your eyes and shake your head. âDonât you have to work today?â
âNahâcalled in sick. Itâs my wifeâs birthday week. I have to shower her with all the love.â He wiggles his eyebrows and puckers his lips.
Itâs funny to see Jeon Jungkook act this way. Heâs always been playful and flirty the two years youâve known him, but this mustâve been his way of pulling out all his cards of wooing a woman.
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âBreakfast is ready,â Jungkook yells from the kitchen.
A support ticket from work came through, distracting you from your movie and Jungkook.
ââKay! Almost done.â You recheck your work emails, ensuring everything is complete.
This time, you put on a bra, change into a decent shirt, and put on a skin tint and blush to make yourself look alive.
You stroll into the kitchen, and Jungkook perfectly displays the sunflowers on the counter and two delicious breakfast plates. The champagne flutes are filled to the brim and topped off with a beautifully sliced strawberry.
âThanks, Kook. This looks so yummy.â
He flashes a smile. âAnytime.â
The two of you sit beside each other, digging into the breakfast spread.
âWhatâs that one movie you wanted to watch again?â Jungkook asks before he sips his mimosa.
Your mouth is full, and you chew quickly to answer him. âThe one on Netflix?â He hums. âWedding Season.â
âSounds like the perfect movie for us to watch this week.â
âYouâre into rom-coms?â
âI love âem.â
âShut up. Youâre teasing me now.â
âI donât know why you never ask me to watch them, but youâll ask the girls.â
You look down at your food before catching his gaze. âI didnât think youâd be into them, so I never asked. And you donât seem like the hopeless romantic type.â
âI mean, growing up, I wasnât. My parents didnât have a fairytale romance, so I didnât believe in love for a long time.â
You raise an eyebrow. âSo, someone mustâve changed your mind then?â
He hums, not wanting to admit who made it an exception.
You nudge his arm. âAre you gonna tell me, or will I have to pry it out of you?â
He chuckles, not saying a word.
You scoff. âYouâre not gonna tell me? Keeping secrets from your wife already? Rude,â you tut.
âYouâll find out soon enough,â he replies.
The two of you finish breakfast, and Jungkook insists on doing the dishes. You set your plate in the sink and clutch onto his arm, tiptoeing to place a kiss on his cheek.
âThank you.â
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tuesday.
You take the morning off to run errands for your upcoming birthday extravaganza. And youâre struggling to hit the lock button on your keypad while holding a heavy box of birthday decor.
When you finally hear the whirring of the lock and chime, you turn around, bumping into someone, dropping your box, and knocking over a handful of books.
âOh, Iâm so sorry! I didnât see you there,â you say, quickly picking up as many books as possible, and he picks up your birthday decor.
The man reaches for the pink heart-shaped sunglasses and other pink-colored decor. âSomeone must be celebrating big,â the manâs dimpled smile displayed.
Your fingers accidentally touch his when you switch his books for your decor. You clear your throat, trying not to ogle the man. âUm, yeah, itâs for my birthday.â
He perks up. âOh?â He flashes a thin smile. âHappy birthday.â
A breath gets caught in your throat, and you struggle to get any words out. âUh, my birthday is actually on Saturday,â you finally croak out. âBut, you must be my new neighbor.â
âYeah, Iâm Namjoon. I just moved in this past weekend.â
Oh, this is bad. Really bad.
Heâs tall, has beautiful tanned skin and blonde hair, and you could live in his dimples.
âItâsâitâs nice to meet you.â
âSorry about bumping into you, and itâs nice to meet you too. I hope you have a good birthday,â he says before picking up one last book on the ground.
âAre you doing anything this weekend? You can come if you want.â
After you ask, you want to kick yourself in the bum. Inviting a man you just met. What if heâs a weirdo? But how can he be if heâs reading âA Bigger Message Conversations with David Hockney.â You may have managed to peek at one of his books.
âOh, no,â he shakes his head. âI wouldnât want to intrude.â
âYouâre not intruding! Iâm inviting you, and you canât say no to the birthday girl,â you tease, adjusting the box in your arms.
A low chuckle escaped his lips. âYouâre right. Itâd be messed up to say no to the birthday girl.â
âSo, youâll come?â you ask, and a smile grows from ear to ear.
He nods. âYeah, Iâll come.â
The two of you exchange information before you leave to finish your errands. Youâre beaming down the street while carrying your box of decor.
You didnât expect to find someone cute and endearing so quickly. And youâre surprised he said yes to your party. Maybe heâs new in town and wants to make friends. It would be a good way for him to get acquainted, and a part of you hoped youâd keep bumping into him in the halls.
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KooKoo-Ca-Choo 11:27 AM Wanna do a movie night today? We could watch Wedding Season.
You 11:30 AM Sounds like a date.
KooKoo-Ca-Choo 11:35 AM Is 6 okay? I can bring dinner too.
You 11:36 AM That sounds perfect.
It's six on the dot, and you hear a knock on your door. You suppose Jungkook is the type to show up right on time, which you greatly appreciate.
He holds a six-pack of beer and a pizza box when you open the door.
"Ready for movie night?"
Itâs halfway through the film, and youâre enjoying it. You love the fake dating trope because you could always count on the two mains to fall for each other.
"Are you cold?" Jungkook asks when he sees you tuck your hands in between your thighs.
"Yeah, kind of."
"Come here."
He opens his arm to cuddle, and you blink expressionless at him. The most intimate thing youâve done with him is hug himâa side hug.
He laughs when you donât move. âWhat? Scared Iâll bite?â
âNoâitâs just that cuddling is an intimate thing to do,â you admit.
Arms and legs become entangled. Bodies are warming up against each other. Possibilities of things progressing.
âYou donât have to if you donât want to. Do you have a throw blanket somewhere?â He looks around and sees a woven basket next to the couch. He grabs a white fluffy throw for you.
Jungkook gives you an out, and for that, youâre grateful.
âThanks,â you say as you snuggle in the blanket.
He flashes a small smile. âNo problem.â
Even though you rejected Jungkookâs invitation to cuddle, somehow, by the end of the movie, the two of you had fallen asleepâcuddling.
You didnât pull away from him yet. You peered up at him, watching his chest rise and fall. Light snores escape his lips, and now and again, he puffs out a breath like a whale coming up for air, making you chuckle.
You rest your chin on his chest, giving yourself a few seconds to enjoy this before waking him up.
âKook,â you whisper, gently shaking him. âKook,â you repeat.
He hums, popping his head up while his eyes are still closed. He flutters them open and immediately sits up, wiping the drool thatâs dried on his chin. He clears his throat. âUmâhow long was I asleep for?â
You giggle. âWe both fell asleep. I blame the beer,â you say, stretching your arms.
Jungkook canât help but notice the shiny piece of jewelry hanging from your navel. âYou have your belly button pierced?â he asks with a raised brow.
You quickly pull down your shirt. âIt was a dumb thing I did when I turned 21.â
âItâs cute.â
You shy away from his comment. At times, you forget you have it.
âWhat else are you hiding, hm?â Jungkook asks.
You scoff. âNothing. I only have my ears and my belly button pierced.â
âNo tattoos?â
Tattoos are cool on other people, and you toyed with the idea of getting one. You were indecisive about what to get.
You shook your head no. âMaybe one day.â
âGet one for your 30th. Iâll go with you. I know a guy,â he teases, pointing out the ink on his skin.
âYou gonna hold my hand the entire time?â
He grins. âAnything for the wifey.â
A tattoo, huh? Youâve always wanted to see how high your pain threshold was. âIâll think about it.â
âJust let me know, and Iâll get an appointment with the guy I always go to. I only trust him.â
Jungkook stands, proceeding to clean up the mess you two made.
âOh, no. Leave it. Iâll clean it up.â
âAre you sure?â
âYeah, itâs late. We should get some sleep.â
He looks at the clock. Itâs nearly midnight, and he still needs to wash up.
You walk him to the door, holding it open for him to leave. âKook?â
Jungkook turns to you. âYeah?â
Youâre unsure what comes over you, but you pull him in for a hug. Only this time, it doesnât feel like a friendly hug. It takes a moment for him to register whatâs happening, then he wraps his arms around you. Every ounce of his body presses against yours, and you fit perfectly into him like a puzzle piece. His fresh, clean scent invades your nose, and you wish it could linger for a bit longer while his hand snakes to the nape of your neck, fingers curling in your hair.
Why do you feel more vulnerable when sleeping next to him now than earlier? Is it because youâre awake and aware of your intentions? The question was, what were your intentions? Did you want this? Did you really want him?
You withdrew from the embrace, bidding him farewell. He gives a small wave before disappearing into the elevator.
As you enter your apartment and shut the door, you repeatedly knocked the back of your head against it, muttering, âfuck.â You were playing along to see how far Jungkook would go before calling it quits, but you failed to see that maybeâjust maybe you could be falling too.
Hoseokâs minding his business, eating his ramen when he sees his roommate walk in. Jungkook looks like heâs floating on cloud nine, beaming from ear to ear. Thereâs even a hop in his step. He twirls around, daintily sitting beside Hoseok.
Hoseok scans his friend, watching him as he breathes a happy sigh and stares into the distance.
âWhatâs going on with you?â He raises a brow and narrows his eyes.
Jungkook giggles and scrunches his shoulders. âI just came back from cuddling with ___,â he says as he continues in his reveries.
âOh, boy. Everyone, can I please have your attention,â Hoseok cups his mouth into a megaphone, âJeon Jungkook has officially gone off the deep end. He thinks being delulu is the solulu.â
Jungkook glares at his friend and kicks him under the table. âYahâarenât you supposed to be rooting for me?â
Hoseok slurps his noodles. âOf course, Iâm rooting for you. Youâre my best bud,â he says as he places a hand on Jungkookâs shoulder.
âThanks, I appreciate it,â he pats Hoseokâs hand. âNowâbe an even better friend, and let me raid your closet for ___âs party.â
Jungkook lies in bed; his bicep flexes when he moves his hand behind his head. Heâs watching an array of colors flash across the vastness of his room. The northern lights and stars twirl and sparkle like the movements of butterflies and the ones milling around his stomach for days.
Is this what being in love feels like, he thinks. Itâs like heâs living in the romance movies heâs watched. Boy meets girl, boy, and girl fall in love, and they live happily ever after.
This is it. This must be it. His chance to be with youâthe one heâs fallen completely head over heels for.
If the Jungkook from four years ago were to see him today, heâd laugh and call him a simp, especially with how heâs at your beck and call.
But the Jungkook, from four years ago, was a cynic. He had no healthy or loving relationships around him until he met you through Hoseok. And, even though you were with someone at the time, he saw how kind and wonderful you were to your friends and could only imagine the kind of love youâd show toward someone special.
There were only a few more days until your party, and he was determined to make each day count.
wednesday.
Since Monday, Jungkook has surprised you every day with a gift. They were his attempts to make you fall in love with you, along with his random trips to your place.Â
Todayâs gift was a pair of pink seashell earrings. Jungkook tells you he spent hours making it from clay, then baked them in the oven. You shook your head, wondering how he got an idea like this. Nonetheless, it was a sweet gift.
He texted throughout the day, leaving cute words of encouragement or sending TikToks of funny videos heâd find. Maybe this was his love language, taking the time out of his day to let you know heâs thinking about you.
As your day winds down, youâre scrolling through YouTube, and what catches your eye at 7 p.m.? Dessert videos.
And thatâs your worst toxic traitâthinking you can bake. It always looks easy enough. If they can do it, so can you.
That is, until youâre in the kitchen, halfway through a recipe, and notice youâre out of sugar. The grocery store is too far and will close when you get there.
See what happens when you decide to bake? It always goes differently than you want.
You could call Jungkook to see if he has any or walk over to your new neighborâs place. The latter was plausible since Namjoon was only a few feet away.
You shook off the nerves, flattened your apron, and lightly knocked on Namjoonâs door. You could hear shuffling as he unlocked it.
Your eyes widened, standing like a deer caught in headlights. Namjoonâs half-naked, black shorts hung dangerously low on his waist. His forehead is glistening with sweat.
âDid I catch you at a bad time?â you ask while trying to keep your gaze in line with his and not ogling his chiseled body.
Shitâmaybe he had company over.
He cards his hand through his platinum blonde hair, but a few pieces fall back, covering his eyes. âNo, youâre good. I just finished working out. Whatâs up?â he asks. His hand holds the door open as he leans against it.
Youâre dumbfounded, unable to form words again. Itâs like a giant hairball stuck in your throat.
Namjoonâs brows raise, and he calls out to you.
âOh, sorry!â you say. âIâm attempting to bake a cake but I'm out of sugar. I wanted to ask if you have any I can borrow.â
âI think I do,â he ponders as he steps back. âCome in. Come in.â
You step into a squeaky clean apartment. Didnât he just move in? How does someone unpack so quickly? Or maybe he had little to begin with.
His apartment was like a museum, with pottery, sculptures, and art prints adorning his walls and shelves. But what catches your attention is the translucent, cylindrical coffee table. It doesnât seem like anyone should be putting anything on it.
Namjoon stands beside you, holding a jar of sugar.
âAh, thank you so much! Now my cake batter wonât go to waste.â
âAnything catch your fancy?â he asks.
Granted, this man is still half-naked, standing beside you. Youâre trying not to go feral over how broad and built he is.
âThis, actually,â you point to the glass coffee table.
âThatâs probably one of my most prized possessions.â
âIt looks expensive.â Youâd later come to find out it was worth $1.2M after you did an internet search.
âIt is,â he chuckles. âItâs on loan from a friend.â
âOn loan?â you ask, turning to him. Your eyes narrow and lips thin. âCan I ask what you do for work?â
âIâm an art curator.â
That makes sense now, considering the expensive and extensive art collection.
âOhâyouâre so fancy,â you tease. âI donât know shit about art.â You could stand before a painting and feel nothing while looking at it. Maybe you were just going in with the wrong mindset.
Namjoon chuckles. âYou can always ask me questions,â he notes before walking away to put on a t-shirt.
Youâre a bit disappointed that you canât ogle him anymore.
âWell, I canât ask you questions if you donât take me to a museum,â you flirt, turning toward him.
He grins, showing off his pearly whites and dimple deeply etched into his left cheek. âAre you asking me to ask you out on a date?â
You canât help but play dumb. âOh no, of course not! I would like your expertise to guide me around a museum, and if we happen to eat afterward, then I donât knowâwould you call that a date?â
Namjoon licks his lips and nods, impressed by your boldness. âAre you busy Friday night?â
The cake wasnât terrible, but it wasnât great either. Youâd have to keep perfecting it and maybe keep asking to âborrowâ some sugar from your neighbor.
You debated whether you should tell Jungkook about your date with Namjoon. Itâs a harmless date; Jungkook would be off the hook if it goes well. Besides, itâs a silly agreement you two made up while drunk.
But, youâd sleep on it and figure it out tomorrow. There was one more day before the date anyway.
As you were sitting in bed, doing your nightly scrolling through social media. A video call comes through.
KooKoo-Ca-Choo Incoming Video Call
You're on your side when you answer his call. âHey, Kook,â you say before covering a yawn.
âReady for bed?â he asks, shuffling underneath his duvet.
Your eyes scan the screen, and you notice his bare shoulders and collarbone on display. You never realized his tattooed sleeve reached so high on his arm, scantily kissing the top of his shoulder.
You cleared your throat. "Yeah, about to call it a night. What's up?"
"I just wanted to call and see how your day was. I was busy at work, so I didn't get to text you," he says.
Now that you think about it, the last text you received from him was this morning. And since the start of your little agreement, Jungkook has been texting and calling more than usual.
"I worked, then attempted to bake a cake."
He props the phone against something as he lies on his side, and parts of his hair still look damp from a shower. And you hate how cuddly he looks while heâs in bed and how you can see how much he works out just from the outline of his arms.
And noâyou arenât thinking about anything else.Â
"How'd it turn out?"
You shook your head in disgust. "Not very good."
"Ah, I'm sure it was great."
"I'll stick to store-bought cake for now."
"Next time, we can do it together and fail."
He wants to do everything with you, huh?
You chuckle at his comment and then say whatâs on your mind, "I never realized how far your tattoo sleeve went up."
He peers at his shoulder. "Oh yeah," he leans forward to show you, his bicep flexing as he moves.
"Cool guy."
He chuckles. "Hardly cool. Just bored," he says. "So, should I schedule you for your tattoo?"
Since the last conversation, you've been scrolling through Pinterest and Instagram to get some ideas.
"I think I want the birth flower for September."
Jungkook shows you his arm, pointing to his tiger lily tattoo. "This one is for the actual day of birth, but the flower for the month of September is pretty too. Have you thought about placement?"
"Mm, maybe on the back of my neck or the inside of my arm. What do you think?" You show him your arm, then the back of your neck.
"It would look great on the back of your neck. It could be a nice surprise when you have your hair up."
"OhâI like that idea."
He props himself up on the side with a wide grin. "So, I'm booking your appointment?"
You chuckle. "Yeah, why not? We only live once, right?"
Turning 30 is making your confidence go up.
âOnce you get one, youâll want more. Trust me.â
âAt least Iâll have a tattoo buddy for life,â you tease.
âAh, see, I like the way youâre thinking. Well, I should let my wifey get to sleep,â he gives a small smile. He reaches for his phone, placing it on his chest. His other hand is behind his head as he watches you through the screen.
You hum in agreement. âNight.â
âNight.â
Daydreams are one thing, and when Jungkook lies in bed, he can't help but wonder.
Wonder how youâd look in his favorite t-shirt. Wonder which side of the bed you prefer. Wonder if you dream of him, too. Wonder what itâs like to be loved by you.
Jungkook doesnât want to wonder anymore; he wants to make you his reality.
thursday.
The birthday festivities started early for you as you requested today and tomorrow off. Thereâs no way youâre spending your last few days of being 29 stuck at work.
Todayâs agenda consisted of a pedicure. The toes have to look cute with your new heels, and as youâre ready to head out to your appointment, Jungkook is at your door when you open it.
You tilt your head, knitting your eyebrows together. âDid we have something planned?â
He shakes his head no and pouts. âNo, I wanted to surprise you with another gift.â
He hands you a gift bag, and you take a small peek, reaching down to grab the gift. You pull out a peach-shaped heart bath bomb.
âPeach?â You raise a brow and give a smug grin. âWhat makes you think I like peach?â
Jungkook snorts. âOh, pfftâI donât know. Could it be all the candles or soap? Or how you always order any type of peach-flavored alcohol? Tea? Orââ
You suck in your lips, then give a thin smile. âSon of a peach.â
âVery cute. Youâre also great at fruit puns. Iâll add that to the list of reasons why I like you,â he chuckles.
To be fair, everything in your apartment had a hint of peachâyour candles, air freshener, hand soap, ChapStick, and not to mention a cupboard full of peach tea.
You chuckle. âThanks, Kook. You didnât have to.â
âI do if Iâm trying to make you fall in love with me.â
You set the bath bomb back in its bag, then on the entryway table. You close the door behind you, forcing him to step back.
âYou talk a lot about making me fall in love with you, but youâve still failed to do so. Itâs almost my birthday,â you tease.
What girl wouldnât want gifts, but you thought heâd push a bit harder.
Jungkook smirks, his tongue poking the inside of his cheek. He steps closer to youâclose enough for you to smell his cologne. Itâs a fresh, clean scent.
Heâs inches away from you. Warmth is radiating off of him. Your heart is practically beating out of your chest. Your eyes are on his, then focus on his lip ring, then the freckle underneath his bottom lip. Itâs the first time youâve been close enough to notice it.
His eyes dart back and forth between yours. His tongue wets his lips, then plays with his ring. âIâm just getting started,â he says.
You close your eyes, fluttering them back open. Thereâs relief escaping your body once he backs away.
âSo, what are we doing today?â he asks, stepping out of the way to let you lead.
âI have a pedicure appointment. Wanna come?â you ask. You wouldnât mind having company around, and youâre curious how heâll continue to sweep you off your feet.
You feel bad for the poor woman who has Jungkook in her seat, and youâre trying your best not to laugh as heâs squirming, clutching onto the armrests.
You clear your throat. âIs this your first pedicure?â
âWhat? No,â he counters, but heâs giggling non-stop, holding on for dear life.
âSirâI need you to stop moving,â the woman warns.
You cover your mouth. Your shoulders are bouncing due to your giggles. âKook, she hasnât even done anything to you yet.â
âHow the hell do women do this? This is torture.â
âCanât handle a little torture?â
He perks up, shaking off the chills. The woman continues to scrub his feet with a pumice stone. Heâs sucking in his lips, trying not to laugh and smile when she gets to the underside of his foot. Then his reflexes get the best of him, and he almost kicks her.
The woman gives him a blank expression but is professional and continues as fast as possible.
An hour later, Jungkook is coming out of the nail salon, sweating bullets from the endless torture of a pedicure.
You look at him and then his toes. âAt least your toes are cute.â He let you choose the color, and you had to choose hot pink to match your birthday theme for this weekend.
He does the walk of shame in a pair of yellow flimsy flip-flops because he wasnât prepared for a pedicure. Youâve been there, done that.
You link your arms to him when you catch up to him. âHungry?â
Jungkook groans in delight. âYou have to try this.â
He leans forward. A piece of his roasted chicken ravioli covered in pink sauce looks delectable. You open your mouth, devouring the pasta. You close your eyes, savoring it.
âSee, what did I tell you?â He smiles, going back to his bowl of food. âHowâs yours?â
You didnât want to say you didnât like itâbut you hate it. âItâs good,â you smile and lie through your teeth.
You begin moving the ravioli around, pretending to make it look like you'll eat it.
Jungkook sets his fork down, pushing his bowl toward you. âHere, take mine.â
You look up at him. âWhat? NoâI like my food,â you lie again, grabbing your bowl and clutching it closer to you.
He deadpans. âIâve known you long enough to know when you donât like something. Come on, Iâll finish your food, and you can have mine.â
You let go of your bowl. âAre you sure?â
Jungkook smiles warmly, his small dimple on display as he nods. He grabs your bowl and begins to eat it.
Your heart softens, and youâre enchanted by your friend/potential future husband, so it pains you to have this conversation. You tossed and turned the night before because you couldnât bear the thought of locking your friend into something he'll regret later on.
âSo, you might not have to marry me,â you say.
Jungkook looks up at you, tilting his head in confusion. âDamn, someone beat me to it?â he jokes.
You flash a thin smile and shake your head no. âWell, I have a crush on my new neighbor.â
He raises an eyebrow. âNew neighbor?â
You nod. âYeah, he just moved in.â
Jungkook nibbles on the inside of his mouth then continues to eat. âYou barely know the guy, and youâre already tossing me aside?â He tuts, shaking his head.
âIâmâIâm not tossing you aside. Youâre still an option, but Iâm just saying if it works out with the new neighbor, then youâre off the hook. I'm sure there are better girls out there than me, Kook. You donât want to be married to me.â
He sets his fork down, pushing his bowl forward. âWell, what can I say? You canât see the guy?â
âSo, youâre okay if I see him?â
Jungkook hesitates to answer. âMm,â he hums with a nod.
âAre you upset with me?â
âWhy would I be upset?â He shrugs. âIâm only a back-up.â
His answer gives you a sense of relief, but you also feel guilty about everything. âShould we end our little deal? That way, you donât have to be stuck with me for the rest of your life. It seems silly now that weâre both sober and not drunk making promises like this.â
He hums and nods again. âYouâre right. It does seem foolish.â He wipes his mouth with a napkin. "I'll go pay while you finish up."
You watch him get up and walk to the register. His demeanor changes as soon as you mention ending the deal.Â
Is he serious about this?
Honestly, youâre stumped by Jeon Jungkook and his intentions. If he did like you, why not ask you out like an average person? Why go through the trouble of marrying you? So that you could fulfill some silly goal you had for your life?
âIâll walk you up,â Jungkook says as he turns off the car.
âItâs fine, Kook. You donât have to,â you counter.
On the ride back, guilt has been eating you from the inside out. Youâre unsure why you feel this wayâmaybe because you feel like a shitty friend. Saying one thing and then doing another.
But again, marriage is a serious thing for two people to consider.
Jungkook doesnât waver in his decision and escorts you anyway. The silence is deafening in the elevator; the two of you stand at opposite sides, stealing glances. Thereâs an elephant in the room, but neither of you addresses it.
When the elevator doors open, you expel the caught breath in your throat. Jungkook follows a few steps behind you.
âAre we okay?â you ask, glancing at him before lowering your head.
He stuffs his hand in his pants pocket. âYeah, why wouldnât we be?â
âI donât know. I feel like an ass because youâve been such a good friendâespecially after my breakups. And then this past week, youâve been sweet and cute with all the little gifts and hangouts,â you pause to look at him.
His eyes are big and innocent, and his lips form a slight pout. Heâs intently listening to your words.
âIâm trying to say Iâve enjoyed being with you this week, and Iâm sorry how things turned out,â you manage to spit out.
Jungkook nibbles on his lip, showing off his pretty dimple. His eyes dart to yours as he flashes a thin smile. âWell, Iâll always be your back-up if this guy doesnât work out.â
You breathe a sigh of relief that he can still joke about this situation. You close the distance between you, reaching up and draping your arms around his neck.
It takes a moment for him to return your hug, but he doesâwrapping his arms around your waist, pressing you into him. He nuzzles in the crook of your shoulder, taking in your sweet scent and softness.
Your heartâs fluttering, your stomach is somersaulting and doing back-flips. Jungkookâs warmth is all-encompassing, encapsulating every fiber of your being. Neither of you let go, allowing this embrace to go longer than usual friends do.
When you pull away, your lips are so close to his. Close enough to explore what they taste like. Close enough to see how plush they are. Close enough to find out just how much youâd have to gasp for air afterward.
You almost want to give in. You almost want to see where this could go. You almost want him to make a move.
Jungkook whispers your name, and you hum, gazing into his eyes. âAre you sure about this? About the deal? You donât want it anymore?â
You're becoming lost in the stars and galaxies contained in those doe eyes. Jungkook doesnât lose focus, doesnât break character, and doesnât give you a chance to run away.
âThis stops when you say so,â he utters softly.
Heâs unrelenting, you think. He wants this, doesnât he? He wants you.
So these next few words sting. âYeah, Iâm sure.â
Jungkook doesnât even realize when heâs outside his apartment complex. He sits in his car, zoning out. Heâs so close to finally getting you, but now thereâs someone else?
For two years, heâs been trying to buck up the courage and finally ask you out, and when he finally gets an opportunity, someone always swoops in and steals you away.
When he proposed the agreement, it was more of a joke, that is, until you agreed, and thatâs when he knew heâd try whatever it took to get you to the altar.
A knock on Jungkookâs window breaks him from deep thought. He looks up to see his roommate, Hoseok.
He gestures for Jungkook to roll his window down. âWhy do you look like you're on the verge of crying? Why donât you go up to the apartment?â
Jungkook holds onto the steering wheel and groans as his head hits it a few times, muttering, âStupid.â
Hoseok knits his eyebrows in confusion as he rubs his friendâs shoulder. âCome on, letâs go,â he says, opening the car door.
Jungkook drags his feet through the threshold and drops his backpack on the floor. He continues walking sluggishly, plopping on the couch, still in a daze.
Hoseok blinks at his friend. âWhatâs going on?â
âYou know how I was trying to make ____ fall in love with me this week?â
âUh-huh.â
âWell, she likes her new neighbor.â
Hoseokâs eyes widened. âThere's a new guy already? I swear this girl must have some kind of bat signal thatâs beaming up into the sky that attracts men the second sheâs single.â
Jungkook drops his head back, then rubs his face. âWhat am I going to do?â
Hoseok shrugs. âMaybe tell her how serious you are about being with her.â
âYeah, but what if she doesnât want to be with me?â
âSo, youâre going to trap her in a marriage instead?â Hoseok raises an eyebrow. âMake it make sense, my friend.â
Maybe that's what he wanted. It could be like an arranged marriage. Meet first, then fall in love.
âI know it sounds ridiculous!â
Hoseok rubs Jungkookâs shoulder. âThis whole deal is ridiculous. Be honest with her, then sheâll have to choose between you and the new guy.â
He knows Hoseok is right. He should be honest and tell you how he feels.
Or he could get rid of the new guy, and the deal would be back on.
Decisions. Decisions.
friday.
Jungkook was determined to make this agreement work out in his favor. He wasnât going to back down so easily.
He took off early from work, going straight to your favorite bakery to grab a cake. Thoughts are racing through his mind as he clutches the cake box and walks through the crowded street.
What if this was his last chance? What if this new guy was âthe oneâ for you? He couldnât let you slip away again.
Heâs even prepared a monologue. Heâs mumbling it under his breath when he arrives at your door.
When the door opens, he doesnât find you. Instead, he finds a half-naked man with broad shoulders and impeccable pecs.
Jungkook stands tall and puffs out his chest, back straight, when he sees this unknown man. His mouth is agape as he scans him from head to toe. Was this the guy you were talking about?
He clears his throat and stands his ground. âOh, uh, who are you?â
âHey, man. Iâm Namjoon. ___âs neighbor,â he says.
âIâll be right out!â you yell from the other room.
Jungkook clenches his jaw, and heâs trying to calm his nerves. Thereâs no way you were sleeping with this guy already, right? No, you canât be, Jungkook shakes the thought from his head.
You sprint from the hallway, holding a shirt. With your clumsy ways, you spilled iced coffee on Namjoonâs shirt right before your date. You felt bad, so you offered to wash it for him.
âNamjoon, Iâm so sorry! Iâve tried everything to get it out. I might have to buy you a new shirtâoh,â you gasp. âHi, Jungkook.â
Jungkook walks in, setting the box down, and he doesnât say anything else as he leans against the counter, watching you two.
Namjoon sucks in his lips, strolling to your side, looking at his stained shirt. âDonât worry about it. It was time to get rid of that shirt anyway.â He gives a reassuring smile. âIâm gonna grab a new shirt, then weâll be on our way?â
You hum. âSee you soon.â
Jungkookâs eyes follow you and Namjoon as you bid him farewell. You lower your head and purse your lips when you approach Jungkook.
âDate night?â he asks, turning to you.
âYeah,â you whisper.
âWell, I donât want to keep you from your date. Just wanted to drop off a cake I picked up for you,â he points to the box on the counter.
You see the bakery's name on the box, and itâs from your favorite place. You undo the tabs and unfold the box to reveal a heart-shaped cake with various shades of baby pink and blue, then sitting prettily on top is one of your favorite Sanrio characters: Cinnamoroll.
âKookâyou didnât just pick this up.â A cake like this was ordered well in advance.
His eyebrows rise, and he gives a half-smile. He walks beside you. âHappy early birthday,â he says as his eyes flick to yours. âSee you tomorrow.â
When the door shuts, you wince.
Namjoon has a brilliant mind, and that intimidates you. He's far too intelligent and reasonable for a hopeless romantic who lives in their daydreams and wants a ring on their finger by tomorrow.
The two of you come to a crowded spot in the museum. You look back and smile at Namjoon. He puts his hands on your waist, guiding you from behind. Your stomach somersaults from the affection, but you continue leading the way through the sea of people, trying not to focus on it.
An announcement reminds museum go-ers that theyâll be closing in 15 minutes.
âShould we head out soon?â you ask with disappointment. You thoroughly enjoyed hearing Namjoon talk even though you had nothing insightful to say about the numerous art pieces.
The corners of his mouth curve up. âBut we have one more exhibit to see,â he says, wiggling his eyebrows. He holds out his hand for yours.
Youâre intrigued, so you donât question and place your hand in his.
Everyone starts to file out toward the exit, but the two of you enter an exhibit hidden away in the back.
âArenât we going to get in trouble?â you ask.
He chuckles. âYouâre cute,â he says before showing you his work ID and security badge.
âOh,â you giggle. It makes sense. Namjoon did say he was an âart curator.â He just never mentioned where he worked.
âFeel free to look around and tell me if anything catches your eye.â
You take your time, roaming around, going from piece to piece. Namjoon stays in place, waiting until youâve found something. You tilt your head, examining the drawing.
[ frida castelli, milan ]
It's a woman. Her back is bare, and she's curling her hands into the bedsheets. The drawing is cut off right at the small of her back, and one can assume the rest. It's eroticâas this exhibit displays various works from modern artists.
Namjoon stands beside you. âThoughts?â
Horny, you think, but considering this is your first date. You probably shouldnât blurt it out.
âI like the position she's in,â you say, and Namjoon chokes on nothing. You cover your mouth and canât help but laugh.
âI like that position too,â he adds.
You try to suppress your smile because now, youâre thinking about the two of you in that position.
"Should we keep looking?"
After a late-night dinner, youâre standing outside your door, not wanting to say goodbye to Namjoon. Youâd invite him in, but tomorrowâs a big day, and you have an early wake-up call.
âI hope I was able to answer your questions,â Namjoon says, leaning his shoulder against the door, facing you.
You give him a small smile, looking at the floor, then back up at him. "I think you answered everything."
He hums and parts his lips. "Well, I have one question for you, if that's okay."
You nod.
"Can I give the birthday girl a kiss?"
You lick your lips. "It's not my birthday yet."
Namjoon steps forward, scanning your face. "You can consider it an early birthday present."
"Well, I won't say no to a birthday present."
Your heart is swooning over this tall, handsome man. Heâs perfect. He's brilliant and well-spoken. Someone secure and confident, even emotionally available. Youâd be a fool not to want this to go further.
Your gaze darts back and forth between his eyes and his lips, unsure how to respond. You've been wondering what they taste like all night and want to kiss the freckle underneath his lip. They look so rosy and pillowy, almost like kissing a cloud.
He softly presses his lips against yours. His big hands cup your face. His nose brushes against your cheek. His lips encapture your top lip, then your bottom. He lingers briefly before pulling away, his lips ghosting over yours, and you want to return for moreâyouâre not done.
âDo that again,â you whisper.
His breath is warm, and he smiles before going back in, tilting his head to deepen the kiss. Your hands are placed on his taut chest, fingers curling and tugging on his shirt. The butterflies in your stomach are yearning for a way out. The desire in you grows deeper. Youâre breathless at this point, but you donât care if you never breathe again.
First kisses always make you go weak in the knees, and you wish you could experience them over and over.
âYour lips are stained,â you notice when you pull away.Â
Namjoon chuckles; his thumb swipes at his bottom lip. âThatâs okay.â
He moves in to kiss you again, but you stop him by putting your index finger to his lips. âThe birthday girl should get some sleep. Big day tomorrow.â
You render him speechlessâhe made the first move, but youâll have the final say.
You bid goodbye to him, trying your best not to linger and give in to your urges. Peering through the viewfinder, you see him smiling and shaking his head before he closes the door to his place.
Youâre grinning from ear to ear as your back is against the door. The date couldnât have gone betterâthough you probably couldnât write a dissertation on Modern Art in Korea, you appreciated that he took the time to explain what he loves and why heâs so passionate about it.
Maybe he could be the one.
Itâs midnight when youâre under the covers and still glowing from your date with Namjoon.
You check your phone to see text messages from Jungkook.
KooKoo-Ca-Choo 9:22 PM Hey! I found some cool birth flowers. Do you like any of these? [ 5 images attached ]
KooKoo-Ca-Choo 9:27 PM And my tattoo guy had a last-minute cancellation for Monday at 6 p.m. Iâm gonna book you for it, okay?
KooKoo-Ca-Choo 10:05 PM I can go to hold your hand if youâd like.
KooKoo-Ca-Choo 11:11 PM I hope you had a good day. See you tomorrow, birthday girl.
This differed from how you wanted to celebrate your birthday week, especially not how you envisioned your friendship with Jungkook. Did you ruin it?
And thatâs when your heart aches as you reflect on this past week. Jungkook has been so sweet, and you feel like the worst friend. Could he be into you, and youâre blind to notice?
But what about Namjoon? Heâs undoubtedly checked off all the boxes you could want in a partner.
Plus, Jungkookâs just a back-up.
saturday.
The sun is peeking through, and the birds are chirping away. Youâve slept through your alarm because youâre still in dreamland.
Youâre unsure whoâs in bed with you. All you hear is a groan and shuffling as they reposition themselves. You peer over your shoulder, quickly turning away when they pull themselves closer to you. Then, as an arm comes into view, draping over you, you recognize the inked skin.
Itâs Jungkook.
A buzz from your phone and a bang at the door awakens you. Missed notifications of calls and texts from Jenn, your best friend, flood your screen.
You sprint to the door, unlocking and opening it for her.
âJesus ChristâI thought you were dead,â Jenn says after she brushes past you, setting several bags on your kitchen counter.
âSorry.â
âItâs fine, babe,â she blinks, giving you the once-over. âYou havenât showered, have you?â
You shake your head no.
âWell, go! Itâs your birthday, but we canât wait all day for you.â She shoos you off to the bathroom.
When youâre out of the shower, Jennâs sitting in front of your vanity, putting on her blush.
âSo, how are you doing, babe? Still not over Theodore Boner?â
âBonner,â you correct her.
You adjust your towel, tucking it securely. âThereâs been some new developments,â you say, walking to your dresser.
Jenn slowly turns around. âPlease donât tell me youâre back with him? He was a walking red flag. Well, at the end of your relationship anyway.â
You press your lips together, shaking your head. âYou know that time I was upset about my break-up with Jimin?â
Jenn hums and narrows her eyes.
âJungkook and I went out and got pretty drunk.â
She leans forward. âUh-huh.â
You cleared your throat. âI may have agreed that if Jungkook and I were still single by 30, weâd get married.â You turned around, opening the top drawer in search of cute underwear.
Jennâs jaw drops. âYouâre not going to marry Jeon Jungkook, are you?â
You laugh it off. âNo, of course not! But heâs always been there for me after my break-ups.â
âOh, how convenient that he also happens to be single by your 30th birthday,â she says dryly.
âJungkookâs been a good friend, and if we were to get married, and thatâs a big if, then honestly, I think weâd be pretty good together,â you explain.
You're not sure if you're attempting to persuade Jenn or yourself. Youâre not going to lie. Youâve toyed with the idea this whole week.
âWhy donât you just date Jungkook then?â she asks, returning to add more blush to her cheeks.
You nibble on your bottom lip. âErrâwell, because thereâs a new guy.â
She whips her head back around. âI go on a solo trip, and you have not one but two guys who want to be with you?â
âTechnically, I told Jungkook that if things work out with me and Namjoon, he doesnât have to marry me.â
âNamjoon?â
âYeah, heâs my new neighbor.â
âShut up! Your neighbor?â Jenn stands, sprinting out your bedroom door. âWhich apartment? I need to see this man.â
âJenn!â You run after her, clutching her arm, trying to pull her back. âStop it, will you? Heâll be at the party tonight.â
Jenn turns to you. âBabeâyou have Jungkook and new neighbor guy vying for your attention? Sheesh. When can I be the main character?â
You grip your towel and drag her back to your room.
âAt least tell me more juicy details,â she whines.
Jungkook checks himself out in the mirror. Hot pink usually is not part of his wardrobe color, but he does it in a heartbeat if it involves you and your silly antics.
He slips the hot pink denim jacket over his white shirt and matching pink cargo trousers. He adds a neon green necklace to finish off his look.
This outfit is Ken-esque, right? He sighs, wishing you could be the Barbie to his Ken.
His roommate, Hoseok, knocks on his door, breaking his focus. âHave you thought about what youâre going to do?â
Jungkook nibbles the inside of his cheek. This weekâs been a rollercoaster of emotions for him. He was at an all-time high before you broke the news that you no longer need a back-up.
Heâs gone back and forth, debating whether to fight for you or give up.
"I don't know yet," Jungkook responds. He glances at Hoseok through the mirror's reflection.
âTell her how you feel. Be honest with her,â Hoseok says. Heâs been telling Jungkook for two years now.
Jungkook turns around. âI canâtââ he pauses and huffs a breath, taking a seat on the bed.
Hoseok narrows his eyes and crosses his arms as he leans against the door frame. âWhat are you talking about?â
âIâve done too much shit by breaking up her relationships. Sheâll never forgive me,â Jungkook explains.
Hoseok choked on nothing. âIâm sorry, what did you say?â
âRemember Jimin and Theo?â
Hoseok hums.
Jungkook clears his throat. âI may or may not have told some harmless lies that ended up in them breaking up with her.â
Hoseok huffs out a breath and pinches the bridge of his nose. âI donât know why you didnât tell her right off the bat that you wanted to date her.â
âIâm an idiot, thatâs why, and now itâs too late. She doesnât want me. She wants the neighbor guy.â
Hoseok sits by his friend. âItâs either now or never. You canât keep breaking up her relationships because youâre too scared to be in a real one with her. You donât want to start it off that way.â
Jungkook flings himself onto the bed, staring at the ceiling. âI know! Iâve just never done this before. I donât know how to act. Sheâs the first person Iâve had actual feelings for.â
Hoseok blinks at his friend, ready to say something, but Jungkook interrupts him. âDonât say shit about thatâmany people donât meet the right person until later in life.â
He holds his hands up in defeat. âThereâs no judgment from me, my friend. Just consider my words before anyone gets hurt.â
You swipe the lip tint across your bottom lip and repeat with the top. Glancing in the mirror, you adjust your dusty rose dress and tie your matching ribbon in your hair.
The theme for tonight's party is Barbie core, and individuals are encouraged to wear any shade of pink. Youâre ridiculous, but you only turn 30 onceâwhy not go all out?
Buckets of bubbly are filled with rosĂŠ bottles and floral ice cubes. Barbie-esque props, including heart-shaped sunglasses and cut-out foam lips, are ready to be used at the photo booth. Youâve spent too much time on Pinterest planning the perfect celebration.
Itâs ten to seven and still too early for people to show, so you order a Malibu Barbie cocktail at the bar. Jin, the bartender, even tops off your drink with pink sanding sugar for this special occasion and throws in a little peach schnapps.
âThereâs the birthday girl.â
When you turn around, you see Jungkook in a bright pink attire. Not every day you see him dressed in anything other than black or white, so you consider this a rare treat.
He offers you a warm hug, and you both act as if nothing has changed. Itâs not like youâve seen him every day as heâs dropped off gifts for you, or he willingly watched a rom-com and definitely hadnât cuddled.
Itâs like youâve gone back to being just friends.
As you withdraw, you give him the once-over. âYou look great in hot pink. I wish I got to see your matching toes.â
Jungkook chuckles. âI donât think sandals would go with this outfit.â
You shake your head no.
âYou look amazing,â he adds, taking your hand and making you twirl for him.
âThanks, Kook,â you grin. Your hand lingers in his as he delicately caresses your skin. The back of your neck is warming up, and you canât help but wonder if youâve made a mistake breaking off your deal.
âAh, thereâs our Barbie girl!â Jenn exclaims as she approaches you. Immediately, you let go of Jungkookâs hand.
âHey!â you answer, rubbing the back of your neck. âWhatâs up? Did you need something?â
Jenn raises her brow at you and Jungkook. âI did, but youâre busy with Ken, so Iâll ask Hoseok to help me. Enjoy your night, babe.â
You take your drink and dash off with Jenn, telling Jungkook youâll see him later. As you stroll behind her, you loop your arm around hers.
âAre you okay?â Jenn narrows her eyes, suppressing a smile.
You clear your throat. âYeah! Why wouldnât I be?â
âIt looks like you and loverboy were having a moment there before I interrupted,â she says, setting down the flower vase on the dessert table.
âHeâs not my loverboy. Iâm gonna start seeing Namjoon, remember?â
âUh-huh. Keep telling yourself that. Lookâall Iâm saying is you should give Jungkook a chance. Anyone could tell heâs head over heels in love with you.â
You choke on your drink. âWhat? How come no oneâs ever told me?â
Jenn laughs. âI never put two and two together until you mentioned your little agreement with him this morning,â she pauses, cupping your face. âAnd my sweet, innocent Barbie girl, he shoots heart eyes whenever youâre around.â She holds your chin, turning you in Jungkookâs direction.
Jungkook is leaning on the bar, attempting to find the perfect stance to appear cool, but he has no idea what to do with himself. He peers in your direction, catching your gaze, and quickly turns away, waving down the bartender.
She continues, âYouâve been with so many knockoff Kens that you were blind to the real one. Heâs a bit of a goofball, but he seems sweet, and like you mentioned today, heâs always around when youâre in need.â
What if your decision was a mistake? Would it be too late to change your mind? You were sure Jungkook had already moved on after being rejected.
You watch while Jungkook drinks somethingâyou figure it's vodka. A shot for yourself seems enticing, simply to settle your anxieties.
Your birthday is supposed to be filled with joy, laughter, and celebration, not you being torn between two great guys.
The party is in full swingâthe musicâs blaring, friends laughing, chattering, drinking away. Everyone has arrived except for the one person you've been looking for: Namjoon.
You giggle when you scan the room and see Hoseok and Jungkook dancing in the corner. When your eyes catch him, he gestures for you to come dance, but you havenât had enough alcohol to make a fool of yourself.
He sprints to you, grabbing your hand and dragging you along. âYou need a drink before you dance, huh?â
Your lips thin, and you think, how does he know you so well?Â
You nod and follow him from behind. You stare blankly as his hands are loosely intertwined with yours. Heâs leading you through the crowd, letting go once youâre at the barâs counter.
âDo you still want that pink drink thingy you had earlier?â
âSurprise me,â you say.
âTwo Pink Cadillacs, please,â he says to Jin.
As Jin gets to work on your drinks, Jungkook makes small talk to kill time.
âAre you having fun?â he asks, standing before you. He sways to the song's beat, grinning from ear to ear.
Youâd have more fun if you werenât thinking about him and Namjoon all night. Considering that Namjoon hasnât even shown up yet, you appreciate that Jungkookâs a sweet and caring friend.
âIâll be having more fun once I have this drink,â you say over the music.
âYouâre not having fun with me?â he jokes, holding out his hand for yours, and of course, you take it.
He draws you to him, makes you twirl around, and then dips you. A slight squeal escapes your lips when you come back up.
Jungkook chuckles. âSorry, Iâve always wanted to do that.â
âNo, IâmâIâm having a good time,â you answer his previous question.
âAre you sure? It looks like somethingâs on your mind,â Jungkook notes. "You can always talk to me, you know."
Even after breaking off your agreement, he's still willing to be a good friend to you. How'd you get so lucky with someone like him?
"I know," you smile, draping your arms around his neck.
"Two Pink Cadillacs."
You break away from him, grabbing your drink. The two of you sip on them, watching the crowd.
"Jungkook, one. Hot sexy neighbor, zero," Jenn whispers in your ear before walking away.
You clench your jaw and narrow your eyes at her. Itâs been an hour, and Namjoon is still nowhere to be seen. Maybe something came up. Things happen. You get it.
"What's going on with Jenn?" he asks.
"Nothing," you reply as you move to stand before him. "You know how she is."
Jungkook takes another sip of his drink. âHey, can I talk to you about something?â
Your eyes widen and flick to him. Have you been obvious about whatâs on your mind?
âYeah, of courseââ you say before a hand slides on the small of your back. You turn to see the man whoâs been MIA, Namjoon.
âHey, birthday girl. Iâm sorry Iâm late! It was a lot harder to find a pink outfit than I thought,â Namjoon chuckles, then he sees that he may have interrupted something. âOhâhey, man! Jungkook, right?â
Jungkook gives a small smile, and you mouth, âSorry.â
âCan I steal you away for a second?â Namjoon asks, and you oblige.
Namjoon takes your hand, ready to drag you off, but you stop and return to Jungkook. âCan we talk later?â
He nods. âYeah, of course. Itâs your birthday. Go have fun. Iâll talk to you later.â
Jungkook looks on as you and Namjoon disappear. You laugh when he says something, and Jungkook can hear itâyou always let out a tiny squeak, your shoulders bounce, and you cover up your mouth because you don't like how your teeth show when you laugh.
He rubs the back of his neck. Heâll have to find time to talk to you later.
Hoseok nudges Jungkook. âWhoâs that?â
Jungkook sips his drink and inhales sharply. âHer neighbor.â
âThey look pretty cozy to me,â Hoseok remarks. âGo say something before itâs too late.â
Itâs already too late, Jungkook thinks. Heâs lost you again. Whatâs the point if he tried with you and you didnât want him?
He chugs the drink and orders another round for him and Hoseok. He might as well enjoy the booze while he canâat least it would get you off his mind.
Jungkook's vision is blurred, speech slurred. Even though he sees double, his gaze is still fixed on you and Namjoon, following you wherever you go: the photo booth, the bar, the dance floor. Namjoonâs hands havenât left you, whether holding your hand or soft touches on the small of your back.
It should be him, he thinks, but heâs been turned down before. He couldn't imagine being rejected twice.
He leans on a high-top table, rhythmically tapping his fingers against it. A few of your friends drag you off to the photo booth for the umpteenth time tonight, and Namjoon is left waiting for you.
Jungkook waits and observes Namjoon, wondering why youâd choose Namjoon over him. He thinks he could take the guy in the boxing ring. Heâs too big and sluggish to move as fast as Jungkook. Indeed, he could knock Namjoon out with his right hook. But if itâs not a physical thing youâre looking for, then itâs an intellectual thing.
He shakes off the self-deprecating thoughts. Why doesnât he go over and chat the guy up? Get to know him. It wonât hurt to find out what kind of guy he is.
There's a queue of friends waiting to take individual shots with you, and you look over to check whether Namjoon is all right. You notice Jungkook approaching and breathe a sigh of comfort, knowing he'll keep Namjoon company.
Jungkook stands up tall when heâs beside Namjoon. âLavish party, huh?â
Namjoon turns to him and chuckles. âYeah, she went all out for her 30th.â He cracks his neck and adjusts his bright pink blazer.
âSince youâll be around, you should get used to it. ___ throws parties like this all the time.â
âShe does?â Namjoonâs eyes widened with concern.
Jungkook pouts and nods. âYou think this is bad? Last year, she rented a private island, and everyone who attended had to buy a plane ticket to her party.â
Namjoon gulps.
âManâand now that you guys are together. I'm wishing nothing but the best for you," Jungkook shakes his head. "The last guy was going through it.â
âLast guy? What happened to the last guy?â
Jungkook glances in your direction, then back to Namjoon. âOh, you guys havenât had that conversation yet?â
âWhat conversation?â
âLetâs just say there was a restraining order involved.â
Thereâs a look of relief on Namjoonâs face. âMan, that guy mustâve been a psycho.â
Jungkook shakes his head. âOh no, no, no. The restraining order was against her!â
Namjoon shifts his position, rubbing the back of his neck.
âTrust me, you donât want to get on her bad side. Once, she took a bat to a neighborâs car, thinking it was her boyfriendâs. Mind you, she was pretty drunkâand it was dark, but when she has an idea that youâre cheating on her, all hell breaks loose,â Jungkook tuts.
âOh.â
Jungkook chuckles. âAnd donât even get me started on her obsession with that one K-pop group, Seventeen. She practically has a shrine in her bedroom. Mingyuâs face is plastered on every square inch of her walls, and when they finally came on tour, she drained so much of her savings flying everywhere to see themâfront row, I might add.â
Namjoon clears his throat. âI think I need a drink,â he says.
âBut donât worry, man, youâll be fine!â Jungkook shouts as Namjoon walks away.
He lowers his head and rubs his face. He blames the alcohol for his stupidity. His string of lies is why you would never want to be with him.
Although Jungkook has spewed many lies to Namjoon, it doesnât scare him off. The two of you are like two peas in a pod. And when he sees Namjoon jet off somewhere, Jungkook swoops in, hoping heâll have a chance to talk to you before itâs too late.
âHey!â Jungkook says out of breath. âGoing home?â
âYeah,â you beam a warm smile. âIâm pretty wiped.â
âI can take you home, and then maybe we can talk?â
You nod. âMm, that sounds like a plan.â
Youâve always found it easy to talk to Jungkook. Even though he claims not to be good at chitchatting, he knows how to make you smile and laugh.
âDid you see Hoseok and Jenn trying to undress each other?â Jungkook chuckles.
âJenn claims she thought Hoseok was a Ken doll,â you giggle. âI donât know why they keep skirting around each other. They should date already.â
You two arrive outside your apartment. You unlock the keypad, leaving the door open. Turning back, you see Jungkook standing there. âAre you gonna come in or talk to me from out there?â you ask, shaking your head.
Jungkook walks through the door, closing it behind himself. He smooths down his pants and fixes the collar of his jacket. His gaze darts around the room as he prepares to say whatâs on his mind.
âCan I change, and then weâll talk?â
Jungkook nods, and you run off to your room.
With a heavy sigh, he takes a seat on the couch. He keeps shifting his weight, but nothing feels right. The sweat on his hands increases as the seconds pass by. He's never done it before, confessed his feelings.
Jungkook had rehearsed like he was up for a big audition but felt heâd stumble over his words and blurt out bleh-bleh-blahs.
You resurface a few seconds later, wearing an oversized t-shirt and what appears to be nothing underneath, but when you sit down, he catches a peek at your shorts.
âYou wanted to talk?â
âYeah, about us.â
You cocked your head to the side and raised an eyebrow. âUs?â
A knock on the door interrupts you. Your eyebrows knitted together, wondering who it could be this late at night. When you open it, you find Namjoon.
âHey! You left your phone at the restaurant,â he says. He acknowledges Jungkook as he steps in.
âOh, thank you! Ahâdonât leave yet! I have something to give to you, too.â You dash to your room, leaving Jungkook and Namjoon.
Thereâs a moment before Jungkook breaks the silence. He turns to Namjoon. âThat shirt sheâs wearing is from her ex-boyfriend. She sleeps in it every night because she misses him.â
Namjoonâs lips thin, and he nods.
âTrust meâyou should run while you can,â Jungkook says, shaking his head.
He points to the small Seventeen merch collection sitting on a shelf in your living room. âSee. Itâs cute and innocent until itâs not.â
âThanks for the heads up,â Namjoon says reluctantly as he turns away, trying to focus on other things until you return.
You leave your room with a bag, handing it to Namjoon. âI washed your shirt and bought you a new one too.â
âOh, you didnât have to,â he reaches for the shirt, taking it out.
âI know, but I felt bad about ruining it.â
Namjoon chuckles. "I like how you're giving me a gift on your birthday."
You wave off his comment. "It's nothing. Thanks for returning my phone,â you say, walking him to the door. âIâll see you later?â
He flashes a grin; his dimples etched deeply into those cheeks. You pull him down to kiss him on the cheek, barely catching the corner of his lips. You let it linger for a second longer, ensuring Jungkook can see it.
âBye,â you whisper, closing the door behind him.
You stand with your back facing Jungkook. Clenching your jaw and your fists, you huff a breath. Turning around, you stare at the one person you thought was your friend.
âThis is my ex-boyfriendâs shirt, and I sleep in it because I miss him?â you deadpan, folding your arms across your chest.
Your glare silences Jeon Jungkook, and his deer-in-the-headlights appearance implies guilt.
You scoff and shake your head in disbelief. âHave you been sabotaging all my relationships? Tell me the truth.â
You remember Jimin and Theo and how conveniently Jungkook had been there after each breakup.
Thereâs still no word from Jungkook. Heâs playing with the invisible hair on his chin before he stands. âYeah, but itâs only becauseââ
âBecause what!â you exclaim. Never in a million years did you think youâd be yelling at a good friend. âBecause you want to marry me? Why didnât you just ask me out, Kook?â
The nickname causes his heart to ache. His eyes darted to the floor, then at you. âBecause...â
You lean forward, waiting for his excuse, but he doesnât give you one. Youâre only met with silence.
âBecause youâre the kind of guy who lies and manipulates to get what he wants? Didnât really think you were that kind of person.â
âIâm notââ
âYou are! If you cared about me, you wouldnât go around spreading lies. And to think I was going to marry you? Godâyou must think Iâm fucking stupid.â
"No, I don't think that at allâ" he counters, taking a step toward you, and you take a step back.
Licking your lips, you play with your bottom lip. "IâI don't even know who you are anymore."
"I'm the same person you met two years ago," he says. Jungkook steps toward you again, reaching out for you.
"Don't touch me," you warn. "Don't you ever talk to me again," you say, avoiding his gaze. "You should go, Kook."
Jungkook walks past you. He makes his way to the doorâand when it shuts, you flinch.
Approaching your 30s, you figured youâd be crying because youâre likely to have a mid-life crisis and not because one of your good friends has lied to you for the last couple of years.
Jungkook has misled you throughout the week. You donât know whatâs real and whatâs not anymore.
Your heart aches from the pain. Why did this hurt more than a breakup? You trusted him, even considered marrying him and spending the rest of your life with him. How could you be so naive? Maybe it was your distorted perception of love and relationships, and thatâs how you ended up in this situation.
Maybe it's your fault and no one else's.
sunday.
Itâs early. Too early for Jungkookâs taste.
Heâs been tossing and turning all night. Wishing he could redo the last two years. Wishing he couldâve been honest from the beginning. Wishing you didnât hate him right now.
Picking up his phone, he grumbles after seeing the timeâsix in the morning. Thereâs no way youâre up, he thinks. And thereâs no way youâll pick up his call either.
He assumes youâve blocked himâwants nothing to do with him and doesnât blame you.
The expression on your face is ingrained in his memory, and the lies he told are on a continuous loop. How would he win you backâif youâd let him, that is.
Itâs that point in the romantic movie where the love interest finds the courage to go for it. Jungkook has nothing else to lose at this point. Itâs now or never.
With your favorite iced coffee and pastry in hand, heâs ready to beg for your forgiveness. Beg for another chance to make things right.
Three knocks strike your door. No answer.
He gives it another moment before doing it again.
And nothing.
He pulls out his phone, searching for your contact. It rings several times and goes to voicemail. At least you didnât block him, he thinks.
Should he wait here all day? In hopes youâll leave your apartment?
Unless Namjoon has seen you or knows your whereabouts.
Jungkook figures, why not? What does he have to lose? Heâs already lost his dignity.
Another three knocks, only this time itâs on Namjoonâs door. A few moments later, the lock unlatches, and the door opens.
Namjoonâs eyes widened at the sight of Jungkook. âOh, hey. Whatâs up?â
âHey. Have you seen or heard from ___?â
He shakes his head. âSorry, man. I havenât.â
The corners of Jungkookâs lips turn down, and he nods. âFuck,â he mumbles, lowering his head. He turns on his heel, ready to leave.
âHey, Jungkook?â
He turns back and hums.
âIf you like her, be honest with her,â Namjoon says.
Jungkook rubs the back of his neck. âDid ___ tell you?â
Namjoon chuckles and shakes his head no. âI figured you were lying when you said she made everyone fly to a private island. She mentioned that sheâs never flown before. So I put two and two together, and it was hard to ignore all the glares you gave me at the party.â
Jungkook closes his eyes, lowering his head. âIâm so sorry about all the lies I told you. None of them were trueâexcept maybe the Mingyu thing. She does have an obsession with that guy.â
He clears his throat. âIâm sorry about coming between you two. But itâs no wonder she likes you. You have your head on straight, unlike me.â
A grin sweeps across Namjoonâs face. âItâs okay. I get it, man. Iâve been there beforeânot the lying, but Iâve been head over heels for someone. ___ is cool, and you seem like a good guy. JustâŚdonât give up on her, okay?â
Jungkookâs eyebrows knit together in confusion. âWhat about you guys?â
âHuh? Me and ___?â Jungkook hums. âWeâve been out on one date, and youâve known her forâŚ?
âTwo years.â
âYou have more history with her than I do.â
âYeah, but you didnât tell lies.â
Namjoon steps forward, placing a hand on Jungkookâs shoulder. âYouâd be a fool to give up now. Trust me, you donât want to live with the what ifs and what could have been.â
âUm, here,â Jungkook says, handing Namjoon the iced coffee and pastry bag. âI donât want it to go to waste.â
He bids Namjoon goodbye, and as heâs driving home, he stares off into space, pondering Namjoonâs words.
What if you never want to talk to him again? What if he loses you?
He only wanted his chance with you; whenever he gathered the courage to do so, someone always came into the picture before him. Heâs realized how much his lies caused more harm than good. He was cheating his way into your heart, which is unfair to you and him.
You peek out when the elevator doors open, ensuring the coast is clear. You've seen the missed calls and texts but needed more time to be ready to face Jeon Jungkook. That's why you've been hiding out at Jenn's all day. But alas, you had to go home and face your fears.
Your door accidentally slams when you go in. Shit.
Itâs not like Jungkookâs been waiting around for you, right? Though, you didnât want to make it known that you were home.
Not even ten minutes after youâve arrived, thereâs a knock on your door. Peering through your viewfinder, you check if the coast is clear and unlock your door. You grab Namjoon's hand, pulling him into the apartment.
"Whoaâmiss me that much?" he jokes, setting down the iced coffee and pastry bag.
"What's that?"
"Jungkook dropped it off this morning, but you weren't here. Have you been hiding?"
You lower your head. "Yes."
Namjoon licks his lips. âHeâs in love with you, you know?â
You ignore the coffee and pastry bag and sit on the couch. âItâs a weird way to show that you like someone by lying and sabotage.â
âI think itâs cute,â Namjoon chuckles, sitting beside you.
Disbelief is written all over your face: eyes wide, brows lifted, jaw open, which only makes him laugh harder.
âYou gotta give the guy some credit. He went out of his way to make sure youâd say single so he could finally have his chance with you. That sounds like dedication to me.â
âIs this a weird âguy code?â Am I missing something?â
He shakes his head. âI get where heâs coming from. Does it suck that he lied instead of saying what he wanted? Yeah, but maybe he didnât know how to say it because he feared heâd say nonsense in front of you. I know the feelingâwhere you like someone so much, youâre afraid of looking dumb.â
You ponder Namjoonâs words, sipping on your iced coffee. âYou seem chatty. Does that mean you donât go dumb around me?â you ask dryly.
Namjoon laughs. âI get butterflies and excitement every time I walk out my door, hoping Iâd bump into you.â
âBut?â
âBut you should figure things out with Jungkook, and then weâll go from there.â
Itâs sillyâthe glow-in-the-dark stars that are plastered on your ceiling. Half of them threaten to fall, and the other half are stuck on so tight itâll take off the paint.
âYouâve never had glow-in-the-dark stars before?â Jungkook asks. âLetâs get some.â
The only reason why theyâre up there in the first place is because of him. Jungkook was comforting you after your breakup with Jimin.
You throw your duvet over your head, screaming into it. How could you have been so blind? So stupid? How are you supposed to face him again with your friend group? Or alone?
This past week was perfectâat least, you thought it was. But youâre second-guessing every interaction, every conversation, every laugh, every touch.
If you hadnât met Namjoon, could you have fallen in love with Jungkook?
The more you thought about it, the more you hated that you were falling for him. Maybe Namjoon was just an excuse not to explore a relationship with Jungkook. Maybe you didnât want to ruin your friendship, but then again, what did it matter because itâs been sabotaged by Jungkook himself?
How would you get out of this mess?
monday.
A notification ding shows up on your phone.
[ Tattoo appointment - 6 PM ]
Shit. You completely forgot about your tattoo.
You go through your text messages, finding the Instagram profile of Kai, whoâs supposed to tattoo you. You frown when you see a cancellation fee and that the cancellation shouldâve been done two days before the appointment. Now, you have to mentally prepare yourself for getting your first tattoo.
The recommendations on your YouTube only show videos of âhow much does getting a tattoo hurt.â You know the pain that goes into a needle puncturing your skin. The question was, how high was your pain threshold?
When you walk into the shop, a bell chimes. Itâs in pristine condition, as one would expect from a tattoo parlor. Youâre greeted by a girl dressed in a black latex v-neck top. A sunray heart tattoo sits right on her chest.
âHi, I have an appointment with Kai.â
She clicks through her computer and beams a warm smile. âFor ___?â You nod. âIs Jungkook coming too?â she asks.
âOh no. I donât think so.â Was he planning on getting something, too? You didnât think heâd show after everything went down.
âKai is finishing up with a client, and heâll come get you when heâs ready.â
You flash a small smile, taking a seat in their lounge. Youâre picking at your nail beds and bouncing your leg. Youâre trying to focus on anything other than what will happen soon.
A light noise of whirring fills the room. You close your eyes, concentrating on your breathing. Itâs a small tattoo. Thereâs nothing to be afraid of, you think.
A part of you wishes Jungkook was here to hold your hand like he said he would. It's dumb even to want him to be here. But after spending so much time with him this past week, you admit you miss him.
"Iâm ready for you,â Kai says.
You take a deep breath and follow him to his workspace.
âNervous?â he asks.
âYeah, itâs my first tattoo.â
âYouâll do great. I know it,â Kai smiles, sitting at his desk. He grabs his iPad. âOkay, what are we getting today?â Kai asks.
âUm, I turned 30 yesterday, so I wanted to get the birth flower for September,â you say, showing him the inspiration photos.
âAh, Happy Birthday,â Kai grins. âBirth flowers are a great choice. Any idea where you want it and the size?â
"On the back of my neck, I don't want anything too big. Two to three inches."
"Ohâa woman who knows what she wants. There was no hesitation," Kai teases. "Coolâso, I'll sketch out a few options, and then we'll go from there. Sound good?"
You press your lips together and nod. As Kai's working on your sketch, you stroll around his workspace, looking at the illustrations hung up. There's traditional and fine line art, and you recognize a drawing of a snakeâit looks like the one Jungkook has on his arm.
âSee anything else you like?â
âI, um, recognize some of your work. Youâve tattooed my friend, Jungkook,â you note, turning back to look through more of Kaiâs sketches.
Somehow, your nerves have finally calmed down. The whirring noise from the tattoo gun is like white noise to you, drowning everything out. Youâre lost in the intricate detailing of the drawings. Tattooing is true art, you think. But instead of a traditional canvas or paper, itâs forever inked on someoneâs skin.
âOkay, let me know what you think of these.â Kai shows you the iPad with a few flowers drawn out.
âYouâre so quick,â you comment as you review your options. âLetâs go with this one.â You love how delicate and dainty the tattoo looks.
âIf you need a break at any time, just let me know,â Kai gives a warm smile. âI apologize for the weird positioning, but Iâll need you to lay on your stomach, and your head will hang off the table.â
Your lips thin when you catch his gaze. You remove your zip-up hoodie and place it on a chair with your bag. Kai prints the design on transfer paper, putting the placement on the back of your neck. He hands you a mirror, ensuring itâs in the correct spot.
âAlright, letâs do this,â he says.
Once youâre on the table, the once-soothing noise of the tattoo gun flips a switch, and sweat builds up in the palms of your hands. The blood rushes to your head as your head is hanging off the table. You can see Kaiâs feet as he steps on the foot pedal, ensuring his equipment works correctly.
You take a deep breath, trying to exhale fear and anxiety, but nothing works. The tattoo gun sounds closer, and the needle inches away from you. Your fists clench up, and you close your eyes, hoping itâll be over quickly.
You can feel the latex glove on your back as Kaiâs ready to outline the design. You can do this, you think.
With eyes still closed, fists clenchedâyouâre ready.
The shop's bell chimes again, but youâre too focused on this needle about to prick your skin. You can feel another presence. Their warmth is radiating on you. You figure itâs just the girl from the front, so you donât bother to open your eyes.
Your fist unclenches, and not because of your own doing. Itâs whoever is beside you. Opening your eyes, you see a pair of black motorcycle denim tucked into leather stomper boots.
âHeyâmy man,â Kai stops and acknowledges. âGood to see you, Jungkook.â
âHey,â Jungkook replies. âSorry, Iâm late.â
âNah, youâre right on time. We just started. Iâm sure ___ appreciates you being here,â Kai notes, returning to tattooing you.
You didnât want to admit it, but having Jungkookâs presence was comforting. A part of you wanted to be stubborn and pull your arm away, but considering that a needle was piercing your skinâit wasnât a good idea.
Jungkook laces his hand with yours; his thumb lightly grazes over your skin. He leans forward, whispering, âHi.â
Youâre unsure if the shiver running through your spine is because of the needle or Jungkook.
While lying on this tattoo table, youâre at war with yourself. An angel on one shoulder tells you to stay strong and not give in because heâs holding your hand. The devil, on the other hand, is telling you youâre a simp and canât resist when a man is fawning over you.
You hate that the devil is right, and youâre even considering Namjoonâs words, âYou gotta give the guy some credit. He went out of his way to make sure youâd stay single so he could finally have his chance with you. That sounds like dedication to me.â
Was it dedication or delusion?
You wonât lie. Youâve done questionable things when it came to love, too, so you couldnât blame Jungkook. Maybe you should hear him out and see what he says for himself.
Youâre silent, letting Kai do his thing. He and Jungkook chit-chat about life and future tattoos. The buzzing mechanical hum from the tattoo gun is constant and annoyingâyouâre growing numb to it like youâre growing numb to the pain.
But Jungkookâs touch? It makes you tingle. Youâre keenly aware of how his thumb strokes against your knuckleâthe constant squeezes, reassuring your anxiety when the pain shoots down your spine.
Through the years, thatâs what Jungkookâs always beenâhe soothes your pain.
Maybe heâs responsible for your current pain - the shattered relationships and this tattoo youâre getting, but he always has a back-up plan: himself. Heâs the shoulder to cry on, the hand to holdâthe constant, consistent one who shows up repeatedly.
Heâs confusing but calming, and youâre annoyed at how much you donât mind his touch. Your breathing slows, and your shoulders relax as you sink into the cushioned table.
âAlmost done,â Kai notes.
That was fast. Fifteen minutesâtops.
Kai finishes cleaning the tattoo, and after you stand up from your awkward position, youâre face to face with Jungkook. Once again, Jungkook resorted back to his favorite color: black. Heâs in an oversized long-sleeve shirt and jeans, and thereâs a silver chain adorning his neck.
His doe eyes twinkle and the corners of his mouth curve up. âThe tattoo looks good on you,â he says softly. âDo you wanna see?â
Even with a mirror, the placement makes it hard to see the finished product. You grab your phone, open the camera app, and hand it over to Jungkook. You turn around, facing the mirror, holding up your hair. You catch Jungkookâs gaze and look away. His hand gently touches the nape of your neck, removing a stray hair. He snaps a few photos, handing your phone back.
âIt looks beautiful on you.â
You mumble a word of thanks, grabbing your things, attempting to flee from his presence.
Pulling out your wallet to pay for your tattoo, you head to the front, but the girl stops you.
âJungkook already paid,â she says.
The nape of your neck warms up, and your nostrils flare. You nod at the girl. Bumping into Jungkook on the way out, you stuff your wallet back into your bag, and Jungkook follows you, catching up.
âWhy did you do that?â you ask, glaring at Jungkook.
"Because it's your birthday present. I couldn't let you pay for it."
You narrow your eyes, giving him the once over. âWhy? So you can tell the next guy I date how we have matching tattoos and scare him off?â you retort, brushing past him.
Jungkook cards his hand through his hair. âCome on, thatâs not fair,â he shouts, running after you again.
He calls out to you, making you stop in your tracks. Turning around, you breathe a heavy sigh. âYouâre right. It's not fair,â you give him a wry smile. âBut doesnât it sound like something youâd say? Mr. Liar Liar Pants on Fire.â
The third time must be the charm because heâs chasing after you again.
âHey, can we talk, please?â he implores as his eyes scan your face.
You zig-zag around him.
He repeats by running and standing in front of you. âYou canât avoid me forever.â
âWatch me,â you retort, attempting to flee again.
Jungkook holds his hand up. âJust hear me out, and if you never want to talk to me again after that, then so be it."
You huff. âOnly if you drop me off at home,â you say, crossing your arms. You donât feel like taking the subway; itâs the least he could do.
With hands in your lap, youâre waiting for Jungkook to say something, but heâs as quiet as a mouse. Heâs missed two exits and been driving in circles, going past your apartment complex for the fourth time. You wouldnât be surprised if a police car starts following you, considering how suspicious the two of you look.
You canât take it anymoreâthe endless dancing around this conversation. âI thought you wanted to talk?â you ask as your eyes flick in his direction for a moment.
He straightens his posture, gripping the steering wheel and focusing on the road. "I'm, uh, Iâm sorry for telling all those lies. It was stupid of me. I shouldâve been honest with you from the beginning.â
You bury your face in your hands before turning to him. âIf you liked me, why didnât you tell me?â
You had come up with many scenarios in your head and thought back to your conversations and interactions with him. Jungkook had so many chances to say something, but he never did.
Jungkook shrugs and looks at you briefly before returning to the road.
âItâs easy being your friend, but to be your boyfriend? That scares me.â
You get it. Opening your heart, being vulnerable, and giving your everything to one person is terrifying. Sometimes, it feels like days, months, and years are wasted with one person when it doesnât work out.
âScared youâd screw it up?â you ask, turning to him.
Jungkook hums as he pulls up to your apartment complex.
With a sigh, you admit, âYou were on your way to being a pretty good boyfriend.â
You hate that you found him so sweet and cute, even after everything thatâs happened.
âI was?â he questions with widened eyes and turns off the ignition. He shifts to face you.
âYeah,â you chuckle. Your hand lingers on the door handle. âWalk me up?â
The two of you are on opposite sides of the elevator. Jungkookâs leaning on the metal bar behind himself with his legs crossed in front of him.
He hangs his head before looking up at you. "What if I had been truthful from the beginning? Do you think we wouldâve been together?â
You press your lips together and shake your head. âI donât know, Kook. I guess weâll never know.â
When the elevator arrives at your floor, it chimes, and you exit, and Jungkook follows. You stop outside your door, watching as Jungkook leans his shoulder against the wall, facing you.
You can tell when something is brewing in Jungkookâs mind. Youâve been friends long enough for you to notice some tendencies.
With an eyebrow lifted and his tongue poking through the inside of his cheek, heâs ready to lay something on you. He licks his lips, eyes flick to yours.
âTell me you donât feel the same way,â he says.
You can feel your stomach somersaulting when he doesnât break eye contact. Your heart rate rises as you work harder to pump more blood than usual.
There were small, fleeting moments where you could picture yourself with him: weekend mornings with breakfast in bed and late-night cuddles on the couch.
âIâm trying my hardest not to feel something,â you confess. As much as he was scared to screw it up, so were you. Youâve never dated a friend. Youâve met all your ex-boyfriends through mutual friends. Youâve built fantasies of what a perfect boyfriend and relationship should look like, and Jungkook wasn't perfectâbut neither were you.
Jungkook moves closer. âSo you like me too?â His eyes dart from your parted lips to your eyes.
âI donât not like you,â you say softly, stepping forward as you play with his silver chain.
"So where does this leave us?" Heâs searching your face for an answer.
As always, your heart is at war with your head. The sensible thing to do is to stay friends. The foolish thing is to see how this could pan out. What if you could get your happily ever after?
"What would you do if I was yours?" you ask.
"If you were mine?"
You hum.
"If you were mine, I'd spend every waking minute with you. Asking anything and everything that comes to mind. I want to know what makes you happy and sad. I want to know what you love and hate. I want to know everything your heart desires." Jungkook eliminates the distance. "I'd pepper you with kisses all dayâon your neck, cheeks, forehead, lipsâeverywhere,â he says softly as his eyes never leave yours. "If you were mine, I'd never lie to you again. I'd love you with every breath and never let you go." Heâs eye to eye with you, hands cupping your face. âI wanted you from the moment I saw you. I was an idiot for not saying anything sooner. But if this is the only time I could be with you, I'll take it."
You gulp. Jungkookâs saying all the right things, everything a girl could want. You hate it. You hate that youâre a sucker for heartfelt moments and love confessions. Neverending cartwheels occupy your stomach. The little gymnast in there is going for the goldâdoing back flips and leaps; thereâs no way to stop them. Your heart beats faster for him than for anyone elseâeven more than Namjoon.
All it took was a silly agreement and a few lies to make you realize you didnât want a perfect boyfriend or relationship. Forget getting married by a certain age. Forget the expectations of you instilled by society. This boy was a bit messy, a bit ruined, but a beautiful disaster.
Whatever it looked like, you wanted him.
You take another second to look at him because what you want to say next will change your friendship.
âKiss me,â you say softly, your gaze dropping to his lips.
âAre you sure you want me to kiss you?â
You nod.
If thereâs one more thing to add to Jungkookâs list of fearsâitâs ruining your friendship.
âI wonât be able to stop if I do,â he whispers.
Restless is how you would describe Jungkook. Restless when it came to telling your exes lies. Restless in his ability to sit still. Restless as he chews on his bottom lipâit could be how he incessantly licks his lips or just lacks hydration. Youâve never noticed before how badly he needs chapstick.
But Jungkookâs within touching distance of your lips, and all you can think about is how much he needs chapstick. Your sweet peach one, you think.
Maybe you should offer him some.
âThen donât.â
Itâs slow and gentle when he kisses you. Heâs taking his time. Thereâs no urgency. No tongue, no hands beneath your shirt, or roaming your body. Nothing like that.
Itâs like heâs been waiting so long to do this. Itâs like heâs forgotten any other mouth existed but yours. Youâll forget your name or where you are when you finally break away from his lips.
He consumes every thought you have, and this is what you were afraid ofâthat youâll become addicted to his kisses. Youâre unsure how long you can stand before he has to carry you to bed.
His breath is warm and sweet. You love him breathing life into you and taking it away over and over. Your hands curl into his shirt, tugging him as close as possible. Tilting your head, you open your mouth to catch more air before kissing him again. Lips upon lips are discovering each other.
Jungkook pulls away, his nose nudging yours. He kisses the corner of your mouth and your cheek. Heâs on his tippy toes, kissing your eyelids, then your forehead.
âOkayâdonât stop,â you say, breathless, reaching for another kiss. âItâs for scientific reasons.â
He chuckles. âAre you researching how long someone can go without breathing?â
âMmhm.â You reach again, but he pulls back, making you pout.
âYou didnât answer my question from earlier, âWhere does this leave us?â he asks.
You realize he wonât kiss you until you answer him. You cock your head to the side. âI like you, but it will take a minute for me to trust you again.â
Jungkook nods. âMm, I get that. SoâŚ?â
âSoâwe should take this slow and see where it goes.â
He sucks in his lips, trying to suppress a smile. âWhat about Namjoon?â
The two of you hear someone clearing their throat, and you look in their direction as they appear from the hallway. Itâs Namjoon, giving you a quick wave.
âSorry, I didnât want to interrupt,â he says as he walks to his door. âI saw you guys when I turned the corner, but then I ducked back into the hallway, waiting for you toâŚfinish.â Namjoon presses his lips together into a smile.
You turn to Jungkook. âIâll be one second.â
With a sprint in your step, you head toward Namjoon. âIâm so sorry you saw that.â
Namjoon laughs. âWhy are you sorry? I knew I didnât have a chance against Jungkook. I was waiting for you to realize you wanted to be with him.â
Your eyes widened. âYou knew?â
His eyebrows raise, and he nods. âMmhm.â He leans forward. âWe had fun, but look at the guy.â Namjoon glances at Jungkook. âI wouldâve felt like the back-up until you two got your shit together. You donât have to worry about me. Goâheâs waiting for you.â
âThanks Namjoon.â A sense of relief rushes over you, and youâre thankful he understands.
Returning to Jungkook, youâre no longer looking at your back-up plan. Heâs the one you want to wake up next to, the one you want to laugh with, smile withâheâs become your first choice.
He extends his hand for yours. âSo, should I get my tux pressed?â
You deadpan.
âWeâre practically engaged now, right?â he jokes before leaning in for a kiss.
You press your finger into his taut chest, pushing him away. âBe fucking for real, Jungkook. Weâre going inside and watching my favorite rom-comâWhile You Were Sleeping, so you can see the consequences of how lying gets you in trouble.â
âOh, I love that one! It's the one where she pretends to be engaged to the guy in a coma, but she falls for the brother?â
You slowly turn to him, mouth agape. âYou really have seen a lot of rom-coms, havenât you?â
âI may have learned a thing or two from them.â
âYeahâlying!â You scold him as you enter the apartment. The two of you continue bickering back and forth.
Who knew youâd be living in a romantic film of your own?
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HEYYYY! loved your alastor fanfic! since your taking requests, could i get a human alastor x wifey where he comes home after killing someone and she cleans him up? make it really sweet because heâs totally into it pleasee!!!!! thanks youu~~
Taking care - Part One - human!Alastor x human!fem!reader
Hello, anon! Thank you so much for your sweet request <3
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Words: ~2050 TW: mentions of blood and fluff
Coming to terms with who Alastor truly was hasnât been easy. The night he took you to the basement and revealed his latest victim has lingered in your nightmares ever since.
But if it was for him, he wouldn't have shown you. He didn't want you to enter this world full of violence. Still, it was better than the countless arguments whenever he would come home late at night, acting strange, not knowing how to answer your questions. In fact, he did it because he felt insulted by your accusations - him, who would kill for you, accused of cheating. Pathetic.
That night, he was waiting for you to run, to tell the police, even preparing for the painful scenario in which he'd have to kill you. But you didn't. He couldnât fathom why you chose to stay, but he would lie if he said he wasn't relieved.
But you did tell him you don't want to know - You didn't want to know who he killed or why. You didn't need that and he respected it.
Alastor did everything in his power to shield you from this part of his world, attempting to protect you from the brutal realities he faced. So whenever he would come home, full of blood, adrenaline rushing through his veins, he would try his best to hide from you.
Usually, when your husband came home, he would make his presence known: humming his favourite songs as he enters the house or immediately telling you about his day, followed by a kiss on your wrist or cheek.
But whenever someone died at his hands, the night would be silent. The way he locked the door behind him ever so slightly or the way he would make his way to the bathroom in the darkness of the house, almost like a cat - that's when you knew to stay away. When you knew not to ask about his day. It's when you knew it was better to just continue preparing the dinner in silence or just fall back asleep, depending on the time, waiting for him to get ready and return to his everyday demeanour. This way, it became easier for you to deal with it.
Tonight was different though.
Alastor burst through the door, a rare sight of raw distress evident in his heavy, laboured breaths. It was clear something had gone terribly wrong. In a rush of adrenaline, you jumped out of bed, rushing to your husband.
"Dear, don't come here, please..." you heard him saying, hissing in pain as he tried to close the door. But you didn't listen. You peeked in the entryway, seeing him sliding down against the door, falling on his knees.
"Love?" you asked, cautiously stepping towards him. "What happened?" You turned on a lamp next to you, your eyes widening at the sight.
Alastor looked up at you with tired eyes, showing the signs of recent violence. His suit was torn in various spots, and his face was swollen and bruised.
"Ah... I didn't want you to see me like this, love," he said, his voice hoarse from pain. He tried to smile, but the effort was half-hearted. He looked down at himself, taking in the state of his battered body.
You got closer, trying your best to help him get up. Alastor stumbled forward, leaning heavily on you as you attempted to support his weight. He let out a pained grunt as you struggled to keep him upright. "Careful, love... I'm not as light as I look," he tried to joke, his breath laboured.
"What happened to you?" you asked, carrying him to the couch, trying your best not to fall. Alastor winced in pain, his body feeling heavier with each step.
"Ah... Just a run-in with some trouble," he replied through gritted teeth. "But I'm alright, love. Don't worry about me too much."
You carefully guided him to the couch, your hands trembling slightly as you unbuttoned his shirt. Beneath the fabric, his body was full of bruises and wounds, each one a stark reminder of the nightâs violence. You brushed your hand along his chest, your heart clenching at the sight.
"Who did this, Al?" you asked.
He winced as your fingers grazed over the bruised and battered skin of his chest, the pain still fresh. He attempted to keep his smile, trying to reassure you, but you could see right through his facade.
"It's nothing, really... just a few bumps and bruises," he muttered, his voice strained. "Nothing to fuss about, love."
You started to take off the rest of his clothes, taking advantage of the fact that he was too tired to argue with you. He grumbled under his breath. He had always despised showing weakness, and being cared for like this made him feel vulnerable, a feeling he wasn't used to.
"Love, I don't need your help... I can take care of myself," he insisted, though his voice lacked its usual strength.
"You can't. We need to clean these." Alastor huffed in annoyance but didn't protest further. He knew that when you used that tone, there was no arguing with you.
"Fine, fine... Do as you like," he grumbled, reluctantly submitting to your care.
You made your way to the bathroom, the warm water filling the bathtub. You jumped when Alastor appeared behind you, leaning against the wall, the pain written all over his face.
"You should've waited for me to help you!" you protested.
"Ah, come now love, you worry too much. I'm not made of glass," he said, trying to shrug off your worry. He walked past you, slowly getting into the bathtub. He hissed through clenched teeth as the warm water enveloped his battered body, the stinging sensation intensifying as it touched his open wounds.
You kneeled next to him, Alastor letting out a deep sigh as your hands caressed his battered flesh, the pain mixing with a strange sense of relief. He closed his eyes shut, leaning back against the tub, silently enjoying your care.
"They tried to fight back, didn't they?" you eventually asked, your words coming out no louder than a whisper. You had to admit that a part of you grew more curious with every arrival of his: did they fight? did they beg him to stop? Sometimes it made you think if you were just as twisted as him for not being more disturbed by the whole situation.
Alastor's body tensed slightly at your question, his muscles aching. He knew the question would eventually come, and he had hoped you wouldn't ask. But he knew he couldn't lie to you, no matter how much he wanted to keep you away from the darker sides of his life.
"Yes," he admitted, his voice low. "They always do."
You started cleaning the bleeding wounds, your mind still wandering at what could've happened that night: why did he kill them? how did he do it?
âDo they⌠suffer?â you asked quietly, a shiver of dread coursing through you as you thought about the pain endured by those he faced.
Alastorâs gaze met yours, a flicker of hesitation in his eyes. He understood your curiosity, but the truth was too grim to reveal, and he was torn between honesty and the need to shield you. But you were stubborn, and he knew you wouldn't let it go that easy.
"No," he said after a few moments, his voice steady. "They don't suffer." It was a lie. But it was the only answer he could give you to keep the truth hidden.
You reached for the shampoo bottle, poured some into your palms and started scrubbing his scalp. Alastor let out another hiss of pain as you rubbed the shampoo, the knots and blood making the process more painful. He tried to keep his face passive, hiding his discomfort from you.
"Careful, love... You're pulling too hard," he muttered through gritted teeth.
"Sorry... I need to take the blood out. It's really dried up."
Alastor grumbled under his breath as you continued to wash his hair, a mix of frustration and discomfort etched on his face.
"It's fine," he finally said, forcing himself to relax a little. "Just... try to be a bit more gentle, will you?"
You nodded, your hands rubbing more gentle as the water became red. Alastor leaned back against the tub, his body slowly relaxing under your touch. The pain began to fade, replaced by a strange sense of comfort. He closed his eyes, letting out a soft sigh.
"Love...," he muttered softly, his voice weary. "You don't have to do this, you know. I could manage on my own."
"It's not a crime to let me help you sometimes, you know?"
Alastor chuckled weakly, his usual cockiness returning, if only slightly. "Ah, stubborn as always," he said, his voice tinged with a hint of affection. "You never back down, do you, love?"
You ignored his question, your eyes never leaving the wounds. "Did this happen... before?"
Alastor's eyes darted to yours for a moment before looking away. The truth was, he had had many run-ins before where he had to defend himself. But he had never been this badly injured before.
"Once or twice," he finally answered, his voice low.
You looked at him, your heart hurting at the thought. You hated seeing him in pain, you hated the thought that on those many nights, he was here alone, taking care of his wounds, trying to hide from you.
"Why didn't you tell me?"
Alastor leaned his head back, looking up at the ceiling. He closed his eyes for a moment, the truth catching in his throat. "I didn't want you to worry," he finally admitted, his voice soft. "I know it bothers you when I come home late, when I'm quiet or when I try to hide from you. But I didn't want you to see more of... this. I didn't want to scare you off."
You wrapped your hands around him, resting your face against his bruised neck. For a moment, his body stiffened, but he slowly relaxed into your warmth, finding solace in your touch. "I know I said I don't need to know... that I don't care who you kill or why. But I do care about you, Al! And seeing you like this..." Your words, spoken with such sincerity, hit him deep and stirred something within him
"I... I didn't want to hurt you," he said, his voice catching in his throat. "I just... I wanted to keep you out of this... To keep you safe."
âIf you want to keep me safe, then you need to be safe too,â you said, your voice firm with concern.
Alastor chuckled weakly, his lips curving into a wry smile.
"You and your logic," he muttered, a hint of amusement in his voice. "You always find a way, don't you, love?" His hand squeezed yours in a gentle, yet firm grip, as if silently pleading you not to let go.
"But I gotta admit... I kind of like taking care of you like this," you said, a small smirk on your face.
Alastor chuckled softly, shaking his head in mock disbelief. "Is that so, love?" he asked, a hint of amusement in his voice. "Well, if I'm being honest... I could get used to it too."
âAs long as you promise to cook jambalaya for me at least once a week,â you teased with a small, relieved smile.
Alastor let out a mock sigh, feigning reluctance. "Ah, you drive a hard bargain, love. But I suppose I can live with that." He chuckled, his eyes holding a hint of warmth and affection.
"Al..." you said, a hint of worryness in your voice. "Please, don't die..."
Alastor's face instantly softened at your words. Your worry tugged at his heartstrings, and he knew he had no choice but to reassure you. He took your face in his hands, his thumbs gently caressing your cheeks.
"I can't promise I'll always come home unscathed, love," he admitted, his voice sincere. "But I can promise you this... I'll do everything in my power to come back to you. I always will."
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and they were roommates!
synopsis: when your old college decides that your major isnât worth the money. Meaning you have to transfer in the middle of your last year to neo university. But luckily you have three fuckboys to bring you out of your shell and help you get off
pairing: jaemin x reader (renjun and chenle flirting with reader)
genre: smau, crack, college au, friends to lovers, FWB, secret relationship
warnings: SMUT, heavy flirting, sexting, fighting?
status: completed
starting: December 22
ending: May 26th
taglist open (18+)
[introductions 1: long distance besties]
[introduction 2: neo university]
[Part 1: please iâm desperate]
[Part 2: HELLO ROOMIE]
[Part 3: ground rules]
[part 4: best roomie]
[part 5: i miss u]
[part 6: mistletoe]
[part 7: midnight adventures]
[part 8: skating]
[part 9: bad bitches club]
[part 10: mmk cope]
[part 11: he's a goner]
[part 12: wifey]
[part 13: hyuck ur invited]
[part 14: New Yearâs Kiss] written part
[part 15: dick charming]
[Part 16: we are adults] written part
[part 17: somethings fishy]
[part 18: BOLD]
[part 19: grow up]
[part 20: would never]
[part 21: need to find him]
[part 22: the playground we met]
[Part 23: my girl]
[Part 24: donât mess with jaemin ]
[Part 25: oh boo hoo]
[Part 26: double date]
[Part 27: adulting]
[Part 28: found family]
[Part 29: the end] written part
#nct dream#nct dream x reader#nct dream smau#smau#jaemin#jaemin smau#jaemin x reader#jaemin fake texts#jaemin texts#jaemin fluff#jaemin angst#jaemin smut
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50 rounds of uppercuts (pt. 2)
gymbro!bakugou katsuki x fem!reader
part 1 đĽ part 3 (coming soon)
you hate to say it, but bakugou was right.
your eyes went wide as saucers. you did one rep, then two, and you made it to eight before you completed your set.
"holy shit," you breathed, slightly winded. you slowly lower your butt down to the ground. "i didn't know i could do that."
bakugou shrugs. "you're welcome."
"how did you know?" you turn to look up at bakugou with a frown.
"i see you here like, thrice a week," bakugou scowls. "you've just been holding yourself back."
and suddenly, you realise that you're talking to japan's number 2 pro-hero, dynamight. not only that, but he's a regular at your neighbourhood gym. surely, the number 2 pro-hero has better things to pay attention to aside from your half-assed hip thrusts?
nevermind that, this was THE dynamight standing next to you right now. should you ask him for an autograph? probably not, he's kinda prickly, right? or maybe that's just his branding? big, scary, intimidating dynamightâ who's giving you gym advice like your average gym bro?
"what the fuck," bakugou sneers at you, crossing his arms in front of his chest. your eyes jump immediately to the way his biceps bulge and you blush like a fangirl. fuck it, maybe you will ask him for an autograph. you're sold. dynamight stan for-fucking-life.
"you got a problem? say it to my fuckin' face, pink cheeks," he practically hisses at you, and holy fuck, you're so sold. the dynamight branding. it fucking sells. this guy's brand image is genius. this is so good. literally the fucking bestâ
"would ya stop FUCKIN' ogling me like a piece of meat and fuckin' say somethin' like a normal person?! what are ya, a sociopath? ya got a fuckin' problemâ"
bakugou continues berating you as you shift yourself out from under the barbell resting over your lap. he's so loud (as advertised) and angry (also as advertised) and you are so going to ask him for hisâ
"âjust fuckin' ask if ya want my number or somethin', don't be so fuckin' weird about it for fuck's sake!"
autograph???????
'FUCK his autograph,' you think to yourself as you fumble for your phone in the pocket of your gym shorts. you open your contacts list but you don't even get to hand it to him before he snatches your phone from you and slams his number into your keypad.
"fuckin' weirdo," bakugou grumbles as he shoves your phone back into your hands, before turning around abruptly.
as bakugou walks away, you're left standing in the middle of the gym with stars in your eyes. and yes, you are still staring at his amazing figure. god, it's fucking illegal, the way his shoulders are so fucking broad and his waist is so fucking tiny.
he doesn't turn around to face you as he raises a hand to wave lazily. "see ya around, ya fuckin' dork."
his harsh words should not be making you this happy, but holy fuck, dynamight's branding was so fucking on-point.
it's only after he walks out of the gym that you finally tear your gaze from his back and look down at your phone.
you entered the gym feeling lazy and unmotivated. you left the gym a fucking dynamight stan.
god, you loved being a gym girl.
sorry for the inactivity. i had a stressful fucking week of uni and going to the gym was LITERALLY the HIGHLIGHT OF MY WEEK. super motivated to finish this fic now. this fic is a tribute to gym and all the gym girls and gym bros out there. SHOUT OUT TO MY FELLOW GYMRATS
taglist (thank you for your support!!): @anicaaa67 @maddietries @valeriyaaak @v3n7s @deimosjay @zaiban2989 @girls-overflower @notmeduhh @dreamcastgirl99 @busdriver-move-that-ass @atashiboba @kathsuhki @armeenix @channnee @antiwhores @sukunasbottomlefteyeball @kenqki @vikizzy @thesimpybitch @eempxth @hanta-seros-wifey @gold24fish
#bakugou katsuki x reader#bakugou katsuki#bakugo x reader#bakugou imagine#bakugou x reader#bnha imagines#bakugou headcanons#bnha bakugou#bakugou fluff#bnha bakugou katsuki#mha bakugou#bakugou x you#katsuki bakugo x reader#bakugo x you#bakugo x y/n#katsuki x reader#bnha bakugo katsuki#katsuki bakugo mha#bakugo katsuki x reader#katsuki x y/n#katsuki x you
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