Youngjae woke up the next morning to see everyone else still fast asleep. Jackson's snores were the only thing he heard and the occasional noise of Bambam shifting on the sofa.
His neck hurt from the position he had been sleeping in. Youngjae tried to stretch his arms but something held him in place. Jaebum's arms were wrapped around him and somehow the two ended up lying instead of sitting on the floor with Youngjae cuddling the other's chest.
Careful, as to not wake him up, Youngjae freed himself from his hold. Jaebum stirred and Youngjae was afraid he had ripped the other out from his peaceful sleep but no, JB just did grabby motions and groggily whispered 'warmth' before he fell deeply asleep again. A sight that Youngjae would never forget.
Quietly he stood up and sneaked his way to the kitchen in order to get himself a glass of water. He leaned on the counter and sipped on his glass. He reflected on the last night, how much fun they had, how Jaebum held him that night. Jaebum might have thought Youngjae had been asleep when he pulled him closer after he had laid his head on his shoulder but Youngjae had merely been on the verge of falling asleep. He remembered how Jaebum's hand tightened on his waist and how their bodies touched.
Also, Youngjae realized, Jaebum was the only one who's touches felt different. For example whenever Bambam or Jackson hugged him or put an arm around his shoulders, Youngjae didn't get that tingle in his stomach and when they released him again he didn't miss it. It was quite the opposite with Jaebum. Now that he thought about it, he cherished the moments whenever he laid his head on his shoulder or the other held him.
Could it...
Could it be that Youngjae had a crush on Jaebum?
Surprisingly the thought didn't scare him as much as one would expect. Honestly, it was hard not to crush on Jaebum. The boy was sweet, kind and good looking, although that wasn't what Youngjae likes the most about him. It was how he cared for everyone and everything.
"Youngjae why are you awake?", speaking of the devil, Youngjae thought as Jaebum entered the kitchen.
The younger couldn't help but giggle at the sight, JB's hair was sticking up in all directions and he was rubbing his eyes frantically. Also wrinkles were decorating his loose black shirt.
"What are you giggling at?", he mumbled, his voice still sleepy and slightly hoarse.
"Do you have something in your eye?", Youngjae dodged the question successfully.
"It's okay now", Jaebum answered and blinked often to see if he really was right.
Youngjae shook his head fondly and took a second glass from the cupboard. "Do you want some water too?"
JB nodded and leaned next to Youngjae on the counter.
"How did you sleep?"
"Pretty good although my neck hurts a bit", Youngjae admitted and handed Jaebum his water glass. He waited till the other had taken a sip before he asked him the same question.
"Amazing actually", Jaebum smiled at him and there it was again, the heart flutter Youngjae was thinking of before as he couldn't help but feel like JB meant he had slept so good since it was with him.
"Where the fuck did the birthday boy go?", They heard Jinyoung yell from the living room.
Birthday boy?
"I'm here!", Jaebum yelled back and soon enough running and shoving was heard as all of JB's friends tried to be the first to hug him.
"Back of loseres, I'm his number one", Jinyoung declared and engulfed his best friend in a tight hug.
"Happy Birthday, Jaebum", he whispered softly and Jaebum smiled largely. He squeezed the other one last time and then released him so the other's could hug him too.
Youngjae just stood there and felt like the horrible human he was. He didn't know it was Jaebum's birthday today. The older had never told him and he had never asked.
"You're so old", Yugyeom said teasingly as he ruffled Jaebum's hair.
"Mark is older"
"He's a grandpa"
"I can hear you guys", Mark grumbled and pinched Yugyeom who wouldn't stop laughing.
Jackson noticed Youngjae's helpless expression and walked over to him, bumping his shoulder with his.
"Everything alright?", he asked quietly.
"No, not at all. Why did I not know it was his birthday?", Youngjae turned to the blond. He was so frustrated with himself, he could pull his hair out. JB did so much for him and he didn't even know his birthday.
"Hey, it's fine. Jaebum doesn't like to make a big fuss out of his birthday, that's why he probably didn't tell you. But you coming along with us was probably the best birthday present you could have given him", He winked at Youngjae before he too, jumped on Jaebum.
"Jackson I'm too old for that, one day I won't catch you and you'll be lying on the floor while I laugh my ass off", Jaebum said as a matter of fact while he had to hold the blond boy bridal style.
"You'll still catch me when you're eighty"
"I wouldn't try it if I were you"
"We'll see about that"
He put Jackson down smiled at his friends.
"Thank you guys", He told them genuinely. Exactly that was how he liked to spend his birthday. Surrounded by the people he loved the most and without a big deal being made of it.
"You forgot one", Jinyoung whispered in his ear so no one else could hear.
JB knew who he referred to but wasn't sure if he should hug Youngjae, he didn't want to make him uncomfortable.
Screw it.
He walked over to Youngjae and grabbed him by his sleeve, pulling him closer. The younger stumbles forward but was caught by Jaebum who hugged him tightly. One hand on Youngjae's waist and the other one holding his head softly.
"Happy Birthday", Youngjae mumbled.
The other five were chuckling quietly to themselves and Bambam had gotten his phone to make a picture of the two.
Later on, when everyone had calmed down again, the seven were sitting in the living room. Jaebum and Youngjae again on the floor.
"I'm sorry", Youngjae muttered out of the blue.
"For what?"
"I don't have a present for you"
Jaebum chuckled lightly, hitting Youngjae's head. "I don't need a present, silly"
Youngjae was quiet for some time till he got an idea. It was kind of risky but Youngjae had to.
"Then how about dinner together next week?"
Jaebum stared at him in surprise and Youngjae feared he had maybe crossed a line.
"Then it's a date"
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Smartass |2Jae
Fanfiction❝Don't you think he looks lonely?❞ - In where Youngjae is the smartest boy of his school and Jaebum, to put it mildly, is a disaster when it comes to grades. But he has one thing Youngjae doesn't. Friends.
