falling for you (jaebum x reader)

1

After taking a running leap at the top shelf for a book that caught your eye, you groaned, collapsing onto the roughly carpeted floor of the library. You were slightly disappointed because the book you decided to use for your final essay happened to be the only copy in this library of an exciting science fiction novel recommended to you by your roommate. You disliked the idea of having to comb the library for another book while the time you were given to finish the assignment ticked away.

Not wanting to make any more of a scene than you already were, you hoisted your strained body back up. You were just going to have to suck it up and look for another book that was more accessible. Just as you were making your way out of the aisle, a tall, raven-haired man rushed past you. His broad shoulder knocked against your petite one, the several books he carried being lobbed out of his grip upon impact.

“Sorry!” he stammered, stopping in his tracks to collect the books that were now scattered across the floor. After finishing, he stood up to face you.

You quickly observed his ruffled state; long, slightly tousled bangs brushed the thick, black rims of his spectacles as he bumbled along timidly. His cheeks were dusted with a tint of pink, barely pigmenting his otherwise pale and chiseled features. Strikingly handsome to say the least. He scratched the back of his neck awkwardly with his free hand, rustling the lanyard that displayed his “library volunteer” badge.

“Y-you're fine, don't worry about it!” you squeaked with a consoling smile, navigating your way out of the aisle again.

“Wait,” you heard him call quietly, startling as his hand tapped your shoulder, “I saw that you were uh- ” he paused a moment as if to think of how to phrase his next words, "trying to grab a book down from the top shelf. I could get it for you if you'd like."

You nodded in embarrassment and pointed the book out to him, which he retrieved from the shelf with ease.

“Thank you so much!” you said, trying to emphasize gratitude in your tone of voice.

“No problem.” He chuckled, his face greeting you with a warm, captivating smile before he turned to walk away.