Turning Tables (Jikook)

Chapter 9: Confession part.1: A little too much

"WOW, Jimin, you have another one?" I asked him without looking, because I immediately began eating again.

"Of course! I know that is your favorite and you'll not be satisfied with one serving, so I bought another one, in case you'll want more." Jimin answered. He seemed pleased just looking at me eating. What is he thinking? Why is he so kind?

After eating, we all settled down in the living room to rest after filling our tummies. Everyone needs to rest but I need it more than anyone right now. The treat that I got is very heavy. I was starting to feel relaxed again when Jimin suddenly walked to me and sat down beside me. He rested his head on my shoulder and talked to me.

"Did you like my treat Kookie?" He asked. I don't like the nickname. It actually sounds cute, but I don't like Jimin using that to me, especially when he is fluffy and clingy. I'll let him for today, just as a way of thanking him for the food he bought for me.

"Yes, thanks Jimin." I said to him gratefully.

"Yah... It should be hyung, Jimin-hyung." Jimin said while slapping mg face softly. This is enough. I shook his head off my shoulder and stood up to get water from the fridge. I barely took a sip from my glass when he reappeared.

"How do you want to spend today?" Jimin asked. Why does he keep on following me?

"Uhm... Stay here? Sleep? Rest?" I said uninterestingly. With that, he FINALLY walked away. While I was putting the water back into the fridge, I heard a deep voice talk to me.

"Hey, Jungkook. Have you recovered yet?" Tae asked me, while trying to hold a laugh back.

"Hyung! Why do you keep reminding me of that stupid mistake?" I said while pouting heavily. Tae seemed to feel guilty and apologized.

"Sorry, Jungkook. I was just having fun. Uhm, have you seen Jimin-hyung?" Tae asked. Jimin again?

"He was here a few moments ago. Maybe he went to the room?" I said to him, pointing to the open door of our shared room.

"Oh... yeah. Maybe he's there. Thanks!" Tae said to me before heading to the room I pointed to.

They seemed to have taken some time in our room. It's been a few couple of minutes since Tae entered the room. When they came out, Jimin was smiling like hell. Then they went to the living room.

"I'm going to the convenience store. Jungkook, will you go with me?" Jimin asked. Since I owe him the delicious food earlier during breakfast, I agreed to his request. Along the way to the convenience store, he was quite silent. He didn't act fluffy or clingy in such a public place, luckily. All we did along the way was having some small talks about random things. I felt comfortable around him that time. When we reached the convenience store, we separated ways, because we knew we could easily find each other. I was busy looking at the food when Jimin spoke from behind.

"What do you want to buy?" Jimin asked.

"Uhm... Food?" I said childishly. I was aware I sounded like a child. When it came to things like food, I easily lose my maturity.

"Ok then, I'll buy food." Jimin said. Oh, why is he so kind to me?

On our way back to the house, we kept on talking about life.

"So Jungkook, how is your life before and after you auditioned?" Jimin asked.

"School. I decided to audition because I also perform in our school. After auditioning, my life became more exciting. Like some piece of me that was missing was found." I narrated. He seemed very interested.

"Oh... So you really danced and sang huh. No wonder you are really good." Jimin said.

"Are you kidding me? You are a better dancer than me! You also have a wonderful voice." I said. I was just being honest. He performs better than me.

When I looked at him, he has his face turned from me. He was looking at the buildings with such interest. What's so different with the buildings? There's nothing to look at! Is he looking for something?

We reached the house with him like that – never facing me. When we entered, he gave me the bag of goods that we bought and immediately headed for the room. Tae looked at me and him before going after him. What's happening?

A few moments later, Jimin and Tae emerged from the room, with Jimin's face wet. He washed his face. He something must've gotten on his face on our way back. Maybe that's why he was in such a hurry to get to the house. Then he started again.

"Hi Kookie! Sorry I had to give the bag to you. Something got on my face." He explained. I guess I was right all along.

"It's ok. It wasn't heavy at all." I replied.

"Oh, Kookie's so strong!" Jimin said while clapping and smiling like there's no tomorrow. Did Tae turn him into an alien too?

I was feeling uncomfortable again, because for the rest of the day, he continued chasing after me. Everywhere I go, he just follows. I can't even get some quiet, alone time because he kept on chasing me. He sometimes even carries a video camera. All I did was avoid him. He didn't stop. This has to stop, or tone down at least. He isn't like this to the other members. He has to stop being clingy all the time. I'll tell him before we go to sleep later. He'll surely listen to me.

Then, dinner came. It was much like the breakfast and lunch. Jimin filled my bowl with the food that we bought from the store. I really become happier every time I eat my favorites, because I even let Jimin hug me while eating. I also went along Tae's humor and jokes. I become a child again when I taste delicious food.

After eating and resting for a while, we all headed for out rooms. Jimin and Tae stayed in the porch for a few moments, giving me some time alone so I showered before I went to bed. In the shower, I had time to think things over.

Why is Jimin acting so differently towards me? He is very kind to me. He's nicer to me than he was to the rest of the group. I like the attention he was giving me. He spoiled me like he was my mother and I was his child. Never mind... maybe he's really like that to people younger than him. Right. That may be the reason. He was also kind and very close to Taehyung. Taehyung and I are the only people in the group that are younger than him. Ok. That may be the reason.

When I got out of the shower room, Jimin was also just entering the room. While I was drying my hair, he took his turn in using the shower. He got out of the shower room carrying the hair dryer. Ok, I forgot we had a hair dryer.

His and my hair dried at the same time, so we settled on the bed at the same time as well. Before we went to sleep, he said some things to me.

"Kookie, how was your day?" Jimin asked.

"It was fun. Especially because I got to eat my favorite food again." I answered. I was starting to feel drowsy.

"Me too, I had fun today. Thanks for the day Kookie." Jimin said.

"Huh? I did nothing for you today, Jimin. I just followed you to the convenience store." I said.

"The fact that you let me take you to the convenience store made my day." Jimin said. Silence. I already closed my eyes. I have to tell him the problem.

"Jimin - " I started, but he quickly cut me when he started talking again.

"Kookie, I really like being with you. I hope we can have more time together..." Jimin said. I can't absorb anything he was saying. My mind was filled with sleepy thoughts already.

"Jimin, can you not be very clingy to me? It's just a little bit too much at times. I feel a bit uncomfortable." I said to him before totally submitting to sleep.

I didn't hear his response. But I'm sure he said something in return.