|Jungkook's POV|
With the fresh grocieries that I have put in the fridge and cupboards, I smile to myself once again mentally thanking Jimin for saving me at the store. Altough it wasn't a big amount, for me it meant much more than that; probabbly because no one's done that for me, but this mellow moment doesn't last long for me as I instinictivly check my phone waiting for a text from any of my workplaces to text me if I'm needed for Christmas. I was hoping - no, I wanted to be called in for work.
Not only did I need the money, but I didn't want to be home alone on Christmas. It's too sad.. Just then my phone vibrates in my hand and a message pops in, but it wasn't from work; it was Jimin..
Inviting me to his house for Christmas.
It took me a while to start replying to him from surprise, but halfway through typing I stopped and called him instead. I didn't know what pushed me to that decision but when I heared the signal go through I knew it was too late to back down now. "Jungkook?" I heared his voice echo through my phone.
"Yeah.. hi.. uhm, I think you sent me a text by mistake about coming over for Christmas? I thought I'd let you know because-"
"No, it was meant for you."
My chest tightened hearing that sentence.
"For.. me?"
"Yes."
After double checking with him the answer I couldn't help but wonder why, we're not close enough for that yet here he is being this bold.
"Why?" Was the only thing I could say to him.
"It was my aunt's idea to be honest."
That would explain everything..
"She heared from Jihyun about you and then she watched me help you at the store.. Then she suggested this idea and didn't take no as answer. Of course, I told her you'd be spending Christmas with your parents but she-"
"They won't be here this Christmas.." I said quickly. "So this invitation is actually quite heartwarming.." I added with a soft smile that no one but me could see.
"Oh.. in that case, we welcome you to spend Christmas with us."
"Thank you.." I said gripping the phone tight, emotions I couldn't pinpoint stirring within me. "I'll glady accept the invite."
"Then I'll go tell my aunt about this and text you later."
"Okay, talk to you later." With that, Jimin hung up. This will be the first Christmas that I'll be spending with someone after years. I couldn't help but smile at the thought of not being alone, yet then I instantly remembered that I could still be called in for work. Then again, I'd be informed by now about it, right?
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Christmas eve came running and me and Jimin sat in his room after eating Christmas Dinner. The atmosphere between us was calm and nice. Unlike the night just outside the window. The only light in the room was the little desk lamp Jimin had on his desktop. "Jungkook-ah.." Jimin begun breaking the silence. I look at him but his gaze is focused on his hands. "I've been thinking and.. you don't really want to be friends, do you?" He said as he raised his head to look back at me, our eyes locked together, almost lost in eachother. "What do you want to be.. to me?" He asked as I was too deep in a daze to think of a appropriate answer.
My eyes wandered around Jimins face, admiring it. "I'll be whatever you want me to be." I answered without much thought, speaking from within my heart. As if on autopilot I slowly began closing the space between us as Jimin was frozen in place. The centimetres between us were disappearing and the minimeters were getting smaller as I was neariny my target with confidence.
"I-" Jimin begun but couldn't continue as I was in no way about to stop here. We closed our eyes and..
My phone buzzes aggressively as the very familiar sound of my alarm wakes me up. While still half asleep I sit up, turning off the annoying alarm. Only seconds after I get the chance of remembering the dream which accompanied me throughout the sleep. Instantly I could feel my cheeks heat up from embarrassment. What kind of dream is that? Of course I knew a day where I kiss Jimin will come, its all part of the game but, for some reason the reality of doing it and dreaming of it is more personal? I can't describe it..
I shake off this feeling and get up. I can't let this get to me, after all today I'm going to Jimins and I'll be staying there for a while as his aunt suggested. She was so kind to offer me to stay a week before Christmas and for New Years as well after hearing from Jimin that I'll be alone. Of course I couldn't decline as this is a golden opportunity to get Jimin closer to fall for me. I already packed myself last night so I don't have to worry about that today, especially since I have a quite busy day. I'm working two shifts and after that I'm going to Jimins.
I just hope that none of them realise I'm actually living alone..
It wouldn't be ideal, they'd probabbly try and get involved or maybe the exact opposite. I'd rather not have that happen, I'm much more happy the way things are. Without wasting much time, I got ready for work by taking a shower and getting dressed before grabbing the most important things plus the bag with clothes I prepared for staying over at Jimin's. After making sure I had everything I left my house, locking it behind me and going off to work.
At the café, as per usual it was quite busy so I barely got any time to breathe. Thankfully my co-workers were there to help me out as much as they could and the same goes for me. For the last half of my workshift I was assigned to work by the counter which meant smiling even if someone was cursing me for no good reason. Thankfully I managed to finish early so unlike my coworkers, I was saved from having to hear about how 'my coffee doesn't have enough milk' from those entitled customers and I left the small café heading straight to Jimins house.
I couldn't help but feel excited at the thought of staying at someone else's house as even though I have Taehyung and Hoseok, I've declined them so much that at this point they've stopped even asking if I want to hang out. I did feel bad about it all the time but I couldn't help it as I always had to work. This time it's different, this time I've been invited for Christmas and it was Jimin. I don't know what's so special about that or why am I so happy to go there but I just figured it's because I won't have to be alone this year.
As I walked through Jimin's neighbourhood I once again took note of the fact that Jimin has a way better lifestyle than me. I mean, he even lives in a family home and those houses sure do look quite expensive. Even though a part of me wished I'd live in a house like that, I knew that it might never happen if my life continues the way it is.
Standing in front of Jimin's house I pressed the doorbell, anticipating for someone to open the door to soon be met with an unfamiliar woman who I assumed was Jimin's aunt. She smiled at me and I smiled back as she welcomed me in, saying how happy she is that Jimin made a friend. Is this something out of the ordinary for Jimin? Doesn't everyone have at least one friend? Doesn't he at least have an Internet friend? If not.. then why? Has it got something to do with that nightmare he had?
Just as the woman was talking (and I was taking off my shoes and coat) I heared small footsteps coming from upstairs. Naturally drawn to the sound I looked up to be met with Jimin who was wearing an oversized, striped, turtleneck sweater as the sleeves were covering his hands and a pair of black jeans. "Hey" I greeted him with a smile to which he replied with the same word and a faint smile.
"Well then, I'll leave you two alone, Jimin go up with your friend and make sure he feels like at home. I'll call you two down for dinner later." His aunt ordered and Jimin without a word nodded and gestured to follow him, of course I followed without protest. After all it's not like I got anything better to do. We walked into his room and just as Mrs. Park said, Jimin told me to feel like at home.
"Thanks but um.. where will I be sleeping?" I asked, Jimin who was busy connecting his speaker to his phone, looked up at me nonchalantly and replied: "Here. Why?" For some reason I felt baffled, who would've thought that he wouldn't care about someone sleeping in the same room as him. "I-I see." I said nodding slightly. With a small sigh I put down my bag next to Jimins bed and sat down on the floor, resting against the frame of the bed.
"I'm going to put on some lo-fi music if that's fine with you." Jimin spoke quietly and softly but loud enough for me to hear. He turned around before turning on the music looking straight into my eyes. I felt my chest tightened by that common action. "Aren't you going to change? You're still in your work clothes.." Jimin asked furrowing his brows simultaneously changing the subject. Only then I realised I had forgotten to change before leaving work.
"Oh.. right.." I got up instantly walking over to my bag to pull out a change of clothes. I only needed a t-shirt since I'm wearing jeans anyway but the button up shirt and apron with cafe's logo need to go. "I'll just change here since it's just the top, alright?" I decided to double check with Jimin if he'd be comfortable with that. After all I don't know that much about him but from what I could tell is that he respects his and others privacy.
"Uh yeah, that's fine." He said eyeing me slightly then turning back around, probabbly making a playlist on his phone. Without another thought I took off my apron and then begun unbuttoning the shirt I was wearing to then quickly slide it off my back. Grabbing the t-shirt I previously pulled out from my bag I put it on head first and just as I do I glance in Jimin's direction and I could swear to god that for a second there I caught Jimin staring at me but the second my head poked through the neck hole, Jimin was back to staring at his phone.
I had no idea if what I thought I saw was real or not but furthermore, I didn't know what urged me to even look at him at that moment. Either way, I probabbly won't be getting an answer to either of those questions.
Shoving the shirt and apron inside my bag, the gentle, relaxing sound of lo-fi music danced around the room and I sat back down where I sat a few minutes ago. Jimin on the other hand put his phone down on the desk and came to sit down next to me. "So um, how was your day?" He asked, probabbly wanting to start up a conversation.
"Honestly, it wasn't all that bad, just a bit tired from a busy day at work." I admitted with a light sigh. "What about you? Did you do something intresting today?" I retorted continuing the bland conversation.
"Not really.. I woke up and just kinda waited.. for you to arrive.." Jimin looked down, avoiding my gaze as he felt clearly embarrassed about what he said. I, on the other hand, thought it was natural to be waiting for someone who was expected to visit you in the first place.
"I guess that makes sense, after all." I mumbled nonchalantly, shrugging to try and make Jimin feel less embarrassed. After a second or two he looked up at me so of course I met his eyes and smiled warmly.
"So, do you stay over at your friends' houses often?" He questioned and I nearly bursted out laughing making Jimin raise an eyebrow curiously.
"Believe it or not but out of school, I'm actually more of a lone wolf kinda guy. A bit like you." I answered putting my words in the best light I could put them without directly lying. Jimin furrowed his eyebrows, sitting up.
"Really? Why?"
"Well.. It's mostly because I'm always busy with one thing or another." I answered truthfully and Jimin nodded in understanding. "But, I always wondered why you're alone all the time. I mean, I know it's by choice but even so, you look so lonely and sad.. do you really don't want to have friends?" I asked feeling bad for the guy that I've had to pay a lot of attention to.
"Well, I've got you now, don't I?"
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This chapter really took a long time to type up, especially with school going on again 💀
But at last, it's here and I hope you'll like it!
Anygays,
Hope you have a wonderful day/night wherever you are!
Stay safe!
-River☆