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“It’s not like Kirishima had come all this way to U.A. to immediately break the promise he made to himself upon arrival.

It’s just that Bakugou is as feral as they come, and the moment Kirishima recognizes it’s fear he felt crawling up his spine that day, he makes it his personal mission to face it head-on until it’s gone.”

(Or: Being friends with Bakugou Katsuki is anything but a linear experience. Kirishima Eijirou would have it no other way.)

Tags: Kirishima POV, Developing Friendships, Kamino Arc, Kidnapping & Aftermath, Hurt/Comfort, Bakugou Gets A Hug

Chapter 1. Chapter 2. Chapter 3. Content warning for kidnapping, aftermath of violence. Chapter 5. Chapter 6. Chapter 7. Chapter 8. Chapter 9.

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Nitro!! (Baku 💣💥)

i’m gonna die (sent 19:08)

no seriously i’m this 👌🏻 close to losing it bro (sent 19:08)

aizawa’s voice is so zzzz and it’s like sir,, i’m begging,,,, (sent 19:09)

a little bit of energy. just a little bit (sent 19:09)

A nudge to his side, somewhat urgent.

shit brb (sent 19:10)

“Dude.”

Kirishima keeps his voice down to a hiss, shooting a glance at Aizawa’s turned back just in case. Hidden behind his pencil case, his phone shows Bakugou has read his messages – near-immediately, as always – before Kirishima locks the screen. His own face is reflected on sleek, innocent black.

Next to him, Kaminari is looking at him like he’s lost his mind. “Don’t dude me, dude”, he whispers back. “Texting in Aizawa’s class? D’you have a death wish?”

Next to Kaminari, Mina leans over her desk, clearly curious and uncaring of her notes crinkling quietly under her elbows. “You? Kiri, paragon of wholesomeness and sunshine, breaking the rules? Lemme guess, it’s because of Bakugou.”

Next to Mina, Sero joins the fray with a muted headshake. “So brave yet so reckless. Truly inspiring.”

“You can say that again. That guy’s scary, man.” That’s Kaminari again. He leans in conspiratorially, nodding at Kirishima’s phone. “You got Blasty’s number? How? He almost bit my head off when I invited him to the 1-A chat.”

“Uh, yeah? We’re besties. But guys…”

If they were anywhere else, Kirishima would let out a whine. All he wanted to do was keep himself awake by texting his bro, is that such a crime? Especially since Bakugou’s the only one of ‘em who is actually allowed out there, where the fun stuff is happening. It’s downright cruel to have a new challenge dangled in front of their eyes like the juiciest steak only to be dragged away to the equivalent of plain steamed broccoli. Or something.

Point is: Kirishima’s bored enough he could cry and Aizawa, bless his insomnia-plagued soul, is making it about a thousand times worse with his monotone mumbling while he continues to write whatever-the-fuck in chalk to illustrate his point.

Three mouths open simultaneously in what Kirishima knows will be a too-loud bout of teasing – a frantic gesture of his hand to shut up, shut up, shut up has identical grins bursting on his friends’ faces.

Grins that disappear the instant the familiar sense of Aizawa’s quirk washes over them. Uh oh.

Aizawa doesn’t even have to say anything. Not even a brief pause registers in his lecture yet Kirishima snaps to attention so hard his buttcheeks clench as he furiously scribbles down what’s on the board. Some sort of… diagram? (It’ll make sense later, Kirishima hopes. And if it doesn’t, there’s always his equally draconic tutor-slash-best-friend he can poke into helping him eventually.)

After a semester at U.A., everyone in 1-A is whipped enough that not a single word is breathed between them for a good fifteen minutes. Aizawa talks, they take notes.

Then the adrenaline wears off and Kirishima finds himself drifting once more, fingers automatically flicking the home button. There, over Crimson Riot’s confident grin, three new messages.

Nitro!! (Baku 💣💥)

pay attention (received 19:14)

ffs (received 19:14)

hope aizawa murdered your ass (received 19:16)

No surprises there. Well, the fact that Bakugou has deigned to reply just before a training exercise kind of is, and he even triple-texted which makes a sappy part of Kirishima’s brain think he must’ve rubbed off on him over the past months. The day Bakugou Katsuki discovers emojis can’t be far off now and it will be Kirishima’s greatest achievement to date.

He bites his lip to suppress an amused noise at that. Ignoring the incredulous stare from Kaminari to his right, Kirishima types.

Nitro!! (Baku 💣💥)

haha! i lived bitch (sent 19:32)

minus the bitch askdjfhsk sry (sent 19:32)

i’m just tired af lol (sent 19:32)

how’s things on ur end tho? (sent 19:34)

no asses left unkicked i’m sure (sent 19:34)

👊🏻💥💥 (sent 19:35)

Kirishima gets about a solid second to feel good about furthering his pro-emoji agenda before his phone is snatched away by rigid, white cloth. Wide-eyed, his gaze is met by a flat expression that exudes more exhaustion than any human should rightfully have to feel.

“Kirishima”, Aizawa says, as calm as ever. “How kind of you to lend me your attention.”

Lord have mercy. Whichever hell Aizawa is about to unleash on him, Kirishima will be in it for a while. And when that’s over, it’ll be Bakugou’s turn to have a field day with it.

Somehow, Kirishima is actually looking forward to that last part.

Then, a voice rings out in their heads. Aizawa jumps into motion. The villains strike.

Afterwards, all Kirishima can do is stand there and watch the forest burn. His phone is silent, held between fingers that won’t stop trembling no matter what he does. He unlocks, checks, locks, only to do it all over again a few minutes or seconds later.

Around him, everything is spinning out of control. Reality is too loud, too bright, already overwhelming where it waits to be acknowledged beyond the soothing green interface of his chat with Bakugou.

The messages are still there. Marked read until they aren’t, and Kirishima stares at that subtle difference like it’s the last thing tethering him to the ground. Blue tick, his best friend is fine. Grey tick–

Bakugou let Kirishima take a photo of him, once. Kirishima had complained about his profile picture being that creepy default silhouette, especially once they started texting on a daily basis. So Bakugou sighed and leaned over the tiny table of the café, his chin propped on one hand and his coffee in the other. He’d kept still just long enough for the shutter to go off and called him a clingy bastard right after.

In the soft morning light, there’d been something warm in his typical glare. It’s still there, tucked away in the top left corner of the screen. Fond, red eyes, looking straight at Kirishima ever since.

Higher and higher, the flames reach for the sky with greedy, cobalt fingers, bright enough to take the stars with them. And Bakugou?

Bakugou is gone.

Nitro!! (Baku 💣💥)

hey (sent 23:01)

it’s a long shot but (sent 23:03)

are u there? (sent 23:03)

these are going thru so ur phone is on and i thought (sent 23:08)

idk (sent 23:08)

please respond man (sent 23:37)

please (sent 23:58)

katsuki? (sent 00:40)

Nitro!! (Baku 💣💥)

fuck (sent 3:24)

Bakugou Katsuki

um (sent 6:13)

the pros asked for ur number to track it and stuff so i gave it to them (sent 6:13)

turns out almost nobody has it?? so like (sent 6:20)

if u want a new one after all this it’s on me (sent 6:21)

pls don’t be mad haha (sent 6:21)

fuck that actually (sent 7:05)

be as mad as u want baku (sent 7:06)

u can do whatever ok? when u come back (sent 7:09)

free pass. i won’t guard this time (sent 7:09)

just come back (sent 8:00)

they’re looking for u so u gotta come back (sent 8:02)

Baku 💣💥

sry i just (sent 19:55)

ok still going thru (sent 19:55)

that’s good right? (sent 19:57)

i need it to be good (sent 20:05)

yeah (sent 20:06)

Baku 💣💥

it’s saturday (sent 2:33)

please be ok (sent 4:46)

i miss u (sent 5:00)

Baku 💣💥

we’re on our way katsuki (sent 12:45)

just hold on we’re coming for u (sending…)

wait (sending…)

oh (sending…)

Bakugou is quiet.

When all is said and done, injuries patched up and police statements given, Kirishima waits and Bakugou looks… tired. Small. Glancing back at the precinct with eyes a little too wide, a little too hesitant to truly belong to him.

Whatever he’s searching, if he finds it or not – Kirishima can only guess as Bakugou’s shoulders slump further and he mutters, “Let’s just go.”

In retrospect, he was probably talking to his parents. The Bakugous came for their son in a car as expensive as they come, white with chrome highlights and an interior clad entirely in tasteful, beige leather; it’s an aesthetic that’s the antithesis to Katsuki’s. Their expressions are full of love, though, brows drawn in concern carefully left unspoken. His father opens the back door for him first, going for his own in the front, while his mother ruffles Bakugou’s hair within the one-second-window he allows for the touch before shrugging it off.

“Welcome back, brat. We missed ya.”

Familiar phrases laden with far too much weight. From the outside in, it’s just that: Mildly exasperated parents picking up their kid after some school thing that dragged on into the night, or perhaps a late hangout with a friend. No one acknowledges the nightmare-ish three days they’ve left behind by the merit of time passing and the world spinning on and nothing else – the countless people injured or dead, an entire district torn asunder in a conflict much bigger than any of them, especially Bakugou.

Bakugou, who shuffles onto the backseat without saying much of anything. It’s only after Kirishima trails after him and Bakugou’s eyes meet his own over his shoulder that Kirishima realizes that’s what he’s doing.

Then Bakugou’s gaze softens and he kicks the door of the car open wider. “Um”, Kirishima pipes up, the noise of keys clinking together drawing his attention to one Bakugou Mitsuki. “Is it okay if I…?”

She snorts and ruffles his hair, too. “Kid, after what you did tonight, a ride home is the least I can do for ya. C’mon.”

Kirishima bows politely, a mumble of “Thanks, ma’am” waved away immediately. A moment later, Kirishima’s hand is being grabbed and he’s dragged inside. “Get a move on”, Bakugou mumbles, staring pointedly until Kirishima rights himself and digs for the seatbelt with his free hand. The click of the clasp snapping in is oddly loud in the ensuing silence.

It doesn’t last. The moment the engine purrs to life and the lights go off, a heavy guitar riff screeches from cleverly hidden speakers in perfect surround sound and Kirishima jumps. He’s the only one in the car to do so.

“Whoops, my bad”, says Bakugou’s mom as she turns the music down the slightest amount, her smirk – so familiar and yet not – clearly visible in the rear-view mirror. Next to her, Bakugou’s dad chuckles and shakes his head.

Bakugou himself is turned towards the window, the hand against his chin barely hiding the tiny smirk there. Kirishima lets him have it. Anything that’ll replace that lost expression from earlier is good in his books.

“So. Eijirou, right? Nice to finally meet ya.” Mrs. Bakugou checks in with him via the mirror. Her hand rests on the gear selector. “Where to? We’ll bring you home first. I’m sure your parents are worried.”

And oh fuck, Kirishima hasn’t even thought that far ahead yet. When he snuck out of the house a lifetime ago, all his mind was able to process was getting to Bakugou, saving Bakugou, bringing Bakugou back. As much as both his mothers are angels in their own right, they’re also easily worried and twice as buff as him. There haven’t been many occasions which called for them to throw down for their son but they totally would if given half the chance.

If they catch wind of even a fraction of what Kirishima got up to tonight, someone will have to pay. Kirishima’s willing to bet his most prized, limited-edition Crimson Riot figurine that that someone will end up being all of U.A., nationally famous pro heroes or not.

Before any of that can make it out of his mouth, Kirishima’s hand is squeezed and… Oh. Bakugou’s still holding it. Their skin isn’t touching; Kirishima’s sleeve has been pulled down to prevent that.

(It’s one of those things Bakugou does, tracking who and what gets in direct contact with his sweat and how to neutralize it in time. It makes Kirishima’s chest ache that, despite everything that happened, he is still aware of small things like that.)

“He’s crashing at ours tonight”, Bakugou tells his parents rather gruffly. Still looking out the window like there’s nothing unusual about that at all, and Kirishima gapes at him in complete and utter surprise. Bakugou’s grip only tightens.

“Got a problem with that?”

Just like that, Kirishima finds himself able to process speech. “Nope! Not at all. Uh, that is– Mrs. Bakugou, Mr. Bakugou, can I?”

Bakugou’s parents look similarly caught off-guard. To their credit, they merely blink and look at each other, shrugging. Again, it’s the mother who speaks. “That’s Mitsuki and Masaru to you, kid. Let’s go home, then.”

And that’s that. They set off, the car’s movement a quiet thrum that’s drowned out by complicated drum solos and vocals barely scraping past outright growling. Any other day, Kirishima would’ve been ecstatic to finally get to meet the Bakugous. He’d hoard bits and pieces of knowledge about them – such as the fact that Katsuki’s taste in music runs in the family, what the hell – like a dragon does gold coins. The notion that Bakugou invited him to their first sleep-over ever would be the biggest treasure on that pile, for sure.

Because Bakugou Katsuki is anything if not cautious: with his quirk, with his time, with his trust. Because, after days of pacing his room and worrying himself sick and crying until exhaustion took him out, their plan worked.

They pulled it off, Bakugou is back and alive, and Kirishima’s allowed to stay by his side a little bit longer.

He’s here because Bakugou wants him to be and that… feels better than Kirishima can properly put into words. So, no, he doesn’t boast about it, he doesn’t have the energy to – but Kirishima notes and appreciates it nonetheless, relief forming a ball of warmth and light that radiates within him like a tiny sun got stuck between his lungs and his heart. Bit by bit, it melts the tension off Kirishima’s bones until all he can grasp is the steady presence of Bakugou’s hand in his and how heavy his eyelids feel.

Kirishima could sleep for a week straight and still crave a nap afterwards. Probably.

There’s something he has to do before he crashes, though. With a gentle squeeze, he frees his hand to grab his phone and winces at the dozens of unread messages and missed calls that greet him. Both the group he has with his family as well as the one for 1-A have been running hot most of the night, reducing his battery to a pitiful 12%.

Opening up the chat with his moms, Kirishima scrolls to the bottom of the increasingly worried barrage of texts and hesitates, his fingers hovering over the keypad. Once he starts typing, he’ll have about a minute before shit really hits the fan.

💪🏻Kirishima Power 💪🏻

guys i’m so sorry!!! (sent 21:58)

i know ur worried and stuff and i swear i’ll explain later ok?? (sent 21:58)

just wanna let u know i’m safe!! staying over at baku’s tonight (sent 21:58)

he’s here and safe too (sent 21:58)

🙏🏻🙏🏻 (sent 21:59)

He pauses then, reading that last part over and over again. Safe. Safe, safe, safe. A smile cracks Kirishima’s lips apart and it remains there, steadfast through the flood of new messages rolling in.

Bakugou’s room is both everything Kirishima expected it to be and at the same time… not.

It’s huge, for one, the typical bed-wardrobe-desk setup expanded by a couch and a beanbag, a TV with a variety of game systems hooked up to it, a handful of shelves filled to the brim with books and manga and oh, a whole freaking drum set taking up a corner by itself. The walls are plastered with band posters and signed set lists and – less blatant but still there – the odd All Might merch Kirishima knows Bakugou would strangle him for mentioning, so he doesn’t.

What comes out of his mouth is: “Dude! I didn’t know you played drums. That’s so cool!”

Everything is kept in the triad of black-orange-green Kirishima recognizes from a certain hero costume. A few discarded shirts aside, it’s really tidy. So much so that Kirishima feels ashamed of the state of his own room just by seeing this.

The feeling is compounded by Bakugou picking up those shirts and throwing them in the hamper first thing, a quiet tch indicating he’s annoyed by it. Kirishima isn’t up to outing himself as an unrepentant walking mess in comparison – instead, he makes a beeline for the bookshelf with the manga, eyes drawn to a row of covers he’d recognize in a heartbeat.

“Wha– I’ve been looking for these for ages! They’re sold out every time I try to catch up on ‘em.”

A short glance at Bakugou is answered with a shrug and an eye-roll: It’s Bakugou-speak for do whatever the hell you want. Kirishima pulls out the volume he stopped at and leafs through it.

It’s meant as a distraction for Bakugou, a space for him to drop the put-together façade and breathe without people constantly fussing over him. It’s honestly what Kirishima would rather be doing right now (exploring his best bro’s room be damned) but it’s not what Bakugou needs. Well, what Kirishima thinks he needs.

It’s hard to get a read on him without the constant snark and pointed glares. With some dinner in their bellies and Bakugou’s parents now safely downstairs, the expression that fits nowhere on the Angry Bakugou Face catalogue is back. Kind of uncomfortable and so… absent.

Kirishima is really starting to hate that expression.

It’s entirely accidental that Kirishima actually gets into reading. One chapter turns to three, turns to five, and the troubles and worries whirling ever-tighter in his chest ease for a bit until–

Woosh. A soft, balled-up something knocks against the back of his head. Kirishima startles and almost drops the manga, a vaguely alarmed noise stopped short by the sight of Bakugou in sweats and a well-worn, black shirt. His hair is wet. Wild as ever. At Kirishima’s feet: A similar outfit including a towel.

“Bathroom’s that way. Leave your clothes out by the door, I got special detergent for the nitro. Shampoo and shit’s in the shower, there’s a toothbrush for you by the sink. Use it.”

Kirishima opens his mouth.

Bakugou sighs. “It’s just a fucking toothbrush, Kiri. Wreck it for all I care.”

Kirishima closes his mouth. He nods. His phone is quickly dug out of his pocket and set aside, then he slips out to shower.

A good fifteen minutes later, he opens the door to let out a gust of steam and sees his clothes are gone. The hallway is empty, half-lit by the light coming from downstairs. The Bakugous have been as nonchalant about their spontaneous guest as Bakugou himself; even so, Kirishima tries not to linger or make too much noise as he sneaks back to Bakugou’s room.

“Baku. I’m back.”

Bakugou gives him a grunt of acknowledgement from where he’s fitting some sheets over the couch, folded out to provide a decently sized bed. There’s a pillow and a pile of blankets next to him, wrapped in fresh linen as well. It’s unlikely he’s stopped doing stuff since Kirishima left and if he is about ready to crash in five to ten minutes, he can’t imagine how Bakugou is doing right now.

Y’know, the guy who just survived being kidnapped by Japan’s newest and most notorious villain menace. No amount of pretense can make that simple fact undone.

Kirishima pads over to help, the offer to take over already on his lips but– Too late. The last corner is already being tucked in and laid flat with grim-faced efficiency. Left with nothing else to do, Kirishima sits down on the very edge, eyes downcast and fingers fiddling with the hem of his borrowed shirt. There’s some sort of band logo on it, an English word written in that typical death-metal-font that looks like someone dumped a bunch of white sticks in a pile and called it a day.

It’s soft. A little loose and frayed around the edges.

“Hey, Baku?”

Taking the blankets, Bakugou dumps them in Kirishima’s lap. “Mh?” He makes to step away and Kirishima doesn’t think, just reaches out and catches the back of his shirt.

“Dude, seriously. Just… sit down for a minute. Please?”

And Bakugou… listens. He stops, he frowns at Kirishima for a moment like he’s trying to figure out what his deal is, he sighs like he’s been presented with the world’s most aggravating puzzle – and then he tells Kirishima to scooch. “What? I’m not gonna sit on the fucking floor”, he says.

Kirishima can’t keep the relief off his face as he gladly makes room on the couch, leaning against its arm and tucking his legs in. Once Bakugou has settled, cross-legged with an elbow propped on the backrest, Kirishima throws the blanket over both of ‘em. Might as well get comfortable while they still can.

“Okay.” He steels himself with a long, slow breath. “I know you hate this kinda thing and we’re both tired and… stuff. Still, though: Are you okay?”

Bakugou gives him a look, which– Okay, fair. It’s a dumb question with an obvious answer. Kirishima doesn’t back down, though, humming to buy himself some time to rephrase.

“Like… It’s fine if you’re not. Okay, I mean. And if you’d rather go the fuck to bed and not think about this for a while that’s fine, too. But that was pretty rough and you’ve been, um, quiet. And stuff. So, I’m kinda worried. Y’know?”

Kirishima pauses. A bit lower, he mumbles: “And I missed you. So yeah.”

At some point, he dropped his gaze to his hands, limp and useless in his lap. Kirishima swore not to be a coward anymore but it’s hard, to speak and ask about things in full awareness he has no fucking clue what he’s doing.

All he wants is for Bakugou to be okay. That’s all that matters, at the end of a day like this.

“I’m not”, Bakugou says, tentatively. Like he’s making up his mind as he goes. “I’m not gonna waste your time with ‘I’m fine’. I’m not. This shit’s fucked up.” And again he sighs, sounding so fucking tired Kirishima’s heart squeezes in sympathy.

“I haven’t slept in three fucking days; my shoulders are killing me from using my quirk and sitting chained to that stupid chair and whatever the fuck else. The League scouted me specifically because they thought I’d make a good villain and fuck them for that. Fuck them. But it’s just… It’s whatever. It doesn’t matter.”

Whatever Kirishima expected, it’s not that. He looks up and into Bakugou’s eyes and–

He can’t mean that, can he? Kirishima searches his face for evidence to the contrary, traces the tension around Bakugou’s mouth and the exhaustion smudged under his eyes and the line between his brows, growing deeper under Kirishima’s scrutiny. It all reads defeat. It hurts.

They won, right? A childish voice within Kirishima can’t help but cling to that even as he looks back down. They won, and things are supposed to get better when you win.

“People got hurt. People died, Kiri. Heroes, too.” Bakugou takes a shaky breath, a hand going to his hair and rubbing it roughly. “Fucking… Best Jeanist was there and nobody at the precinct wanted to tell me if he’s alive or dead or what. All of Kamino Ward is fucking gone and All Might–”

Bakugou’s voice cracks right down the middle and it hurts. Like there’s a beast tearing through Kirishima’s chest to rip out his heart and throw it to the floor, stubbornly beating as it bleeds out.

Kirishima wants to say something. Anything. All he can hear is Bakugou’s breathing but it’s all wrong, off-rhythm and thread-bare and upset, and any doubt what that means is erased as Bakugou’s hand clenches on the sheets and he sniffs, wet on the exhale.

“Baku–”

“Don’t. Kiri, don’t–”

He’s always been like that, ordering him around and demanding things when politeness dictates to ask for them instead. His tone is as close to pleading as Kirishima’s ever heard from Bakugou, though, and it twists him up inside to the point he feels distantly nauseous.

“Don’t look.” Bakugou isn’t supposed to sound like that. Not now, not ever. “Okay? Don’t f-fucking– Don’t look at me right now.”

“Okay”, Kirishima says. “I won’t.” His own voice is a mess as well, trembling all over the place. “I won’t, Nitro. I won’t.”

You’re safe, is what he wants to tell him. It’s okay, you’re safe now. That’s not what Bakugou is asking of him. Kirishima can’t stop himself from crying because it’s always been hard not to when the people he loves are doing it, but… He tries. For Bakugou, he’ll always try.

Through eyes heavily clouded by tears, he sees Bakugou’s hand tighten, knuckles going white and bloodless. Painfully tense, and Kirishima can’t stand the sight of that, either.

He shuffles a little closer to place his hand over that fist, careful to only touch the back of Bakugou’s hand. Kirishima whispers, “I’m here”, and Bakugou audibly swallows. He lets him slip his fingers in-between his own.

Holding on, just as he did in the car and when they met in mid-air, that desperate instance that decided whether he would make it out alive or not.

Bakugou holds on even as he breaks for good and his shoulders shake with his sobs. As he continues to breathe in gulps of air that sound strangled and desperate, through tears that leave a pattern of uneven dots on the blanket. By morning they will be gone without a trace: The sun will come up, the world will continue to travel around it, and time will reveal the road they walk on as they walk it, step by step by step.

Just because it’s meant to pass doesn’t make this moment any less real. Any less important. Kirishima sits there and listens to his best friend cry. He remembers days spent without him and the mad dash to save him. He thinks of dumb questions and obvious answers.

It’s hard to tell if this is one of them, so he gathers all his courage and asks: “Katsuki. Can I hug you?”

Just like last time, Bakugou doesn’t say anything. He laughs, a watery, humorless thing – and he pulls at Kirishima’s shirt to crush him to his chest. His arms wind around Kirishima’s neck, Bakugou’s face pressing against his hair where Kirishima won’t be able to see him.

It’s fine. Kirishima’s great at hugs; he can totally work with that. Clenching his eyes shut, he adjusts his grip around Bakugou’s waist so he can rub his back, following the bumps of his spine. Up and down, over and over. Bakugou goes boneless in their embrace, not about to let go anytime soon and neither will Kirishima.

Eventually, Kirishima tucks his head against Bakugou’s shoulder, blinking sleep from his eyes. Safe. He doesn’t fight the sharp-toothed smile on his lips. Bakugou mumbles, “Fucking sap”, nearly drowned out by their collective sniffling.

It sounds a whole lot like thank you. Kirishima’s smile only grows.

>>Chapter 5

#my hero academia #boku no hero academia #bnha #mha #bakugou katsuki #kirishima eijirou #kiribaku #bnha fanfiction #hi kamino still makes me emo: the manifesto #this fic is also on AO3!!#reblogs appreciated c:#my stuff

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cirrus-lily · 4 years

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my first listen of resonance pt. 1!

i wanted to start doing these since i’m very interested in music and stuff and i wanna learn how to properly express musical things etc. etc. so yea!! feel free to ignore and these are just my opinions, so pls don’t come @ me thanks :)

track 1: make a wish (birthday song) - nct u (ft. taeyong, doyoung, jaehyun, lucas, xiaojun, jaemin, shotaro)

i actually really liked this, if we’re talking purely about the music (the mv is another thing....i won’t talk about that). the music was interesting all the way through and was full of unexpected twists. all the members did so well!!! but the members that really stood out to me in the mv and also just listening to the song were jaemin and xiaojun! they did so well and they nailed their parts so well!!! there’s just something very satisfying about jaemin’s rap in this song, and all of xiaojun’s parts suited him really well and it was nice to see him sing in a style that was different to the typical wayv style. also rapper jaehyun!!! his parts suited him so well and i’m so happy we got to see him do a rap-esque part hehe :) the only part i probably didn’t like was the part where there was that time-warp effect before the final chorus like that felt so out of place ... why is it there?? also where’s shotaro tho?? like i didn’t even hear him,,, if you’re gonna add a new member at least use him sm :/ | okay so i just watched the line distribution and jaemin has so little lines :((( shotaro doesn’t have many solo parts but has a lot of adlibs and honestly? good for him!! it’s really good for a debut!! doyong and lucas should’ve had more lines too :/ anyways overall i really love this song and i’m so excited to see the stages!!!

track 2: misfit - nct u (ft. johnny, taeyong, mark, hendery, jeno, yangyang, sungchan)

this is legit my favourite song so far it’s incredible!! when the song started i just started full-on vibing!! this song is so fun and has so much energy and i had no expectations at first but the track video blew me away, which made me so excited to hear the full song, and it did not disappoint :) everyone in this song SLAYED. i have nothing else to say except that because the raps were fire and each member pulled their verse off so well it continued to make me smile line after line after line. for sungchan’s debut, it was incredible to hear him spit fire like that and i am so excited to see how he grows as a rapper if he’s already this good at debut oh gosh. but my favourite part has to be mark’s second verse where the music cuts out and he keeps going and his rhythm actually speeds up once the music cuts. that blew my mind in the track video and still has the same effect on me listening to it again. the genius of cutting out the music is incredible and it adds so much not just to the rap but to the song overall. my only complaint for this song is that johnny got like...4 lines. cmon sm please give him lines he’s more than just a visual!! overall this song is something i really enjoyed and something that the members pulled off so well even though it’s so different and unexpected from nct :)

track 3: volcano - nct u (ft. taeyong, doyoung, jaehyun, winwin, jungwoo, lucas, mark) (aka nct 2018 boss unit)

what is going on in this song......at the beginning it gave me similar vibes to limitless but as i listened to more of the song, it kinda fell apart for me ;-; like the vocal parts were really good (jaehyun high note!!) and the rap parts were really good but they didn’t flow together as well as they should have, and it ended up feeling as if i was listening to the rap of one song and the vocals of another song :/ also where are sicheng’s parts?? i thought i just didn’t hear him but when i went to check all he has is like...2-3 adlibs?? why is he even in the song then it doesn’t even have choreo?? feels like boss all over again rip sicheng :’(

track 4: light bulb - nct u (ft. taeyong, kun, doyoung, and sungchan)

wow this song...i was very fascinated by the member lineup at first, and then i heard the song and it all makes sense :) everything melds so well together, with ty and sungchan’s rapping pairing perfectly with kun and dy’s vocals, and there are kinda ‘pairs’? like ty and dy and sungchan and kun,, and their voices compliment each other so well aaaaaaa. the only part i felt weird about was the start when ty was rapping over the piano...the rhythm clashed a little but as the song went on it resolved itself thankfully. the vibes reminded me of yestoday and it’s a very different mood from the first 3 songs on the album so i’m kinda confused as to why they’ve put it as track 4 but oh well. sungchan showcased a different side of his rapping here and he’s really beginning to show himself as a very well rounded rapper so i’m actually super impressed but as expected from nct :) my favourite thing about this song has to be kun’s vocals tho. the first time you hear him in the song is when he harmonises with doyong and i tell you the way i Lost It. and every time he sang as sungchan rapped it blew my mind. and doyong and kun’s harmonies,,,, chef’s kiss. can you tell i really love this song aaaaaa okay end of ramble. i think overall i just really appreciate the change in pace of the album since the first 3 were very hype lol.

track 5: dancing in the rain - nct u (ft. taeil, johnny, yuta, kun, jaehyun, jungwoo, xiaojun, chenle)

ok this song blew my mind 🤯 firstly, can we talk about jaehyun and johnny rapping??????? i’m so happy that we got to hear them rap!! it was so beautiful :’) secondly, vocal kings!!! chenle high note!! their voices sound so beautiful together and i’m so happy we got that in this song!! the vibes are also so pretty?? like a lofi jazzy vibe and honestly it feels like singin’ in the rain modern version and i am living :) the only minor issue i have is that because there are so many vocalists in the unit, some of them had really few lines :/ but i think they needed more people to create that effect in the chorus of a lot of people harmonising together, so we gain some we lose some i guess,, but wow i love this song so much can someone write a fic or make an mv based on this song pleaseeeeeeee i would love to see it :’) p.s. i listened to this song twice once on spotify and once on colour-coded lyrics (just to see who sang what) and the more i listen to it the more i love this song aaaaaaaaaa :)

track 6: interlude: past to present

ok this was interesting...i was so confused about the first part cos i couldn’t make sense of what was being narrated, but the second part is another story,,, it’s chock full of references - like there’s that one sound (idk how to describe it) but it’s in both the awaken the world interlude and the neo zone interlude, and the part after that is reminiscent of the punch intro thing...which is why it’s so interesting,,, would the theorists like to have a go? but honestly it was very interesting musically and very nct lmao...i have nothing left to say lol that’s it.

track 7: déjà vu - nct dream (OT7)

wow the vibes on this song are so fun!! this song really suits dream and i think it’s a fitting return for ot7 :) it’s got the playfulness of we go up with a bit more maturity which is very representative of dream’s current phase where they’re growing up but they’re still kids hehe :) i will complain about the line distribution again except everyone’s probably sick of hearing about it lol...but mark has a lot of lines and jeno and jaemin don’t sigh. the line distribution for the vocalists was really quite fair tho :) also renjun bridge!!!! it was so good!!! and haechan intro!!!! wow i love this song so much heh but my favourite part has to be the bgm,, like the dang dang sound that was in the bgm for the entire track really helps to push the song forward and adds a spring to the song that really makes it more playful and fun!! i’m super impressed by this as well since the track video didn’t make me that excited but now i really like it so i think this song was so fun :)

track 8: nectar - wayv (OT7)

let’s formally welcome nectar to the list of nct’s hoe anthems 😌 okay but that aside, i quite liked the song!! the intro was weird but once you get into the song it’s pretty okay!! it’s also slightly different from the wayv sound we’re used to but the members pulled it off well!! i love the bgm too hehe :) ten and sicheng!! i can finally hear them!! and it was so nice to hear them both sing aaaa. also wayv’s vocal line continue to astonish me...that’s the highest i’ve heard kun and dejun sing and it sound so good!!! the rap was fire too and lucas, yangyang and hendery have done it again, they sound so swag which really fits the vibe of the song!! i also love how most of the song is pretty low and starts pretty low but the vocals are such a complete contrast cos they’re so high and that really adds to the song!! i’m so wayv biased but i genuinely really do like this song and ‘gimme that nectar’ will be stuck in my head for the next 24 hours :/

track 9: music, dance - nct 127 (OT9)

this track is so hype 😳 and i enjoyed that so much!! what stood out to me more than anything else in this song was the bgm, and i love how they cut the music, yell “drop that beat!” and then the beat actually drops 🤯 also the bridge,,, a masterpiece...i thought we were gonna get a solid high note and the airy high note comes from nowhere and suddenly i’m so stunned 😳 also this album really is the return of rapper jaehyun huh :) it’s so nice to hear him rap again :) and this song is really satisfying in so many ways, like the rhythm is really good and the bass hits deep and the dance break music thing was so well timed and so well produced and oooooooh i like this track more than i expected :)) oh and ‘music, dance’ will be stuck in my head for the next 24 hours with ‘gimme that nectar’ :/

track 10: faded in my last song - nct u (ft. taeil, johnny, yuta, ten, lucas, renjun, haechan, jisung)

the way i was trying not to SCREAM throughout this song :’) IT’S SO BEAUTIFUL AAAAAA i mean it in the best way possible when i say this could be an ost it’s so beautiful :’) the VOCALS i nearly lost it when ten sang the pre chorus then nearly lost it when renjun sang the second pre chorus and then almost completely lost it during the bridge (especially cos haechan and taeil) holy moly that was a journey :’) also johnny and yuta’s rap style and lucas’ lower tone really fit so well with the song, like it didn’t take away from the sad vibes of the song but it added to the mellowness of the overall song. and can we just take a moment to talk about park jisung’s rap??? it was so short but he nailed it!!!! this entire song was a masterpiece because all their voices fit perfectly together and complement each other so well it just makes this song shine in a different way??? i have so many things that i wanna say about this song but i’m internally screaming so i’m basically incoherent lol. one thing i will say though is the bgm is so pretty and the piano is so nice :’) (also p.s. idk why but this song lowkey gives me got7 vibes but in the best way possible)

track 11: from home - nct u (ft. taeil, yuta, kun, doyoung, renjun, haechan, chenle)

i’m crying........i’m actually crying.....can they not come for me like this..........this song is so beautiful o m g :”) hearing them sing in their native languages about home is so moving?? like it hits a spot and suddenly my eyes are sweating :”) and the way that the transition from one language to another is so smooth and seamless?? like renjun and chenle are singing in chinese and suddenly yuta pops in with a line of japanese and i completely lost it lmaoooooo. and the way they all come together in the bridge is so beautiful, and taeil’s high note after!!!! and the bgm of this song suited it so well, it allowed you to focus on the vocals and still adds to the overall mood and atmosphere of the song, plus at the start it’s a bit muffled out as if it’s being played on an old record and then it becomes unmuffled and the sound is so bright :) and the way that this song sounds a little bittersweet?? i swear when the mv comes out and when i read the translations i will cry even more i’m not even ready and we still have a week to go. this was the song i was looking forward to most and honestly? it didn’t disappoint at all :)

track 12: from home | korean version - nct u (ft. taeil, yuta, kun, doyoung, renjun, haechan, chenle)

it’s just as beautiful, but with less tears lol :) there isn’t really much to say, it still flows just as well in korean as it did in 3 languages, so i think sm just wanted there to be a version that was completely in korean since nct are a korean group lol.

track 13: make a wish (birthday song) | english version - nct u (ft. taeyong, doyoung, jaehyun, lucas, xiaojun, jaemin, shotaro)

well this is interesting....the english version of the song sounds a bit like a hoe anthem (only a bit!!!) so i’m curious about the lyrics to the korean version o_O also i find it a little strange how they say ‘i can do this all day’ in the korean version but say ‘i can do this all night’ in the english version,,, like what’s the difference?? i literally don’t know why they did that but oh well :) still a great song hehe :)

overall, it’s a really interesting album!! it’s a little different from what i expected, but i still really love it!! i think the songs will grow onto me more as i listen to the album more, so yea :))

#soph rambles #musical mayehm #gonna be adding that as a tag lol since i might do more of this #a: resonance pt. 1

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lunatens · 5 years

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mario kart

word count: 1937

genre: sO MUCH fluff

pairing: hwang hyunjin x gender neutral reader

summary: best friends to lovers through the power of mario kart

a/n: okay so if y’all haven’t noticed i’m in a bit of a skz mood recently lol and I've been feeling especially soft about hyunjin recently like ugH I love him anyways please enjoy this v fluffy thing I was so soft while writing it. hopefully it makes up for me not posting too much the last few days/next few days!! <3 also im kinda proud of this so pls give it love

song rec: fireproof - one direction

you: [mario kart, pizza and movie night at my house in 10'?]

you send a text to your bestfriend (and neighbour) hwang hyunjin, hoping he'll be able to make you feel better. your other friend, felix, just texted to last minute cancel your plans to go to the movies (apparently this boy he just met, changbin, is more important than you) so you find yourself annoyed and alone on this friday night. normally you'd just hang out by yourself and watch netflix or something, but you're actually in the mood to socialize tonight. you've changed out of the cute outfit you had planned into your favourite pair of sweat pants and a random hoodie you just grabbed off the floor. you're now lying sprawled on your bed staring at your phone screen and waiting for hyunjin's response, which doesn't take long.

hyunjin: [ya of course. loser buys the pizza!!]

hyunjin: [is everything ok? what happened to ur plans with felix?]

you: [don't worry about it, just come over. bring blankets!!]

you close your eyes, mentally preparing to get up from your bed. a loud knock sounds from your front door, and you groan and roll off your bed. you open the door to a smiling hyunjin, clutching an armful of blankets.

"you know, you can just come in; you don't have to knock."

"i know, but i like making you get up to open the do-is that my sweater?"

you look down to realize that it is, in fact, hyunjin's sweater.

"i guess so. well, your fault for leaving it on my floor. do you want it back? i can go change,"

"no! no, it's okay, you can wear it," he responds, slightly flustered, a subtle blush on his cheeks. you turn to head to the living room, not wanting him to see your own rosy cheeks as you fight back a smile. you and hyunjin have been best friends for as long as you can remember, but recently you've found yourself craving his presence more, longing to be around him, butterflies in your stomach going crazy at the slightest touch. it's the classic dilemma; you don't want to ruin your friendship by confessing, but at the same time it's torture to just be friends when you want so much more.

you lead hyunjin to your living room where the two of you set up your usual nest of couch cushions and blankets (hyunjin giggles to himself when he throws a pillow at you and it hits you square in the face, but it's your turn to laugh when you throw one back twice as hard, hitting his stomach with a dull thump!; you're surprised an all out war doesn't break out). you flop down, tossing him a controller as you open the game.

"my parents are gone for the weekend, so we can be as loud as we want," you mention, turning up the volume on the tv. hyunjin wiggles his eyebrows at you suggestively.

"not like that you idiot!" you say with a gasp, throwing another pillow at him and praying he can't see the redness of your face.

"can we pleeeeeease pick each other's characters?" he says, giving you his classic puppy dog eyes (he definitely knows they're your weakness). you narrow your eyes at him.

"fine, but ONLY if you promise you won't make me be wario again," you say as you trade off your remote. he giggles as you watch him carefully.

"waluigi isn't much better, jinnie!!" you pout, and he doubles over laughing. you choose cat peach for him as revenge (in his words, "i don't want furries in my mario kart,") and he makes a face at you, to which you simply smile angelically.

"best two of three?"

"like always," he says, rolling up the sleeves of his sweater. you internally melt at how cute he looks, intensely focused on the screen and determination in his eyes.

you win the first round, throwing both fists in the air in victory.

"okay i would've won if you hadn't sent that stupid blue shell at me!!" he whines.

"okay sure, you keep telling yourself that," you tease.

round two begins, and hyunjin just barely passes you at the last second.

"haha!! yesss!!"

"you're so lucky i ran into a goomba on the final lap," you say; you and hyunjin are pretty equal in skill, so you often bicker back and forth, arguing about who's the real mario kart champion (although you know you're definitely better). you start the third race, both of you determined to win; neither of you really care about having to buy the pizza, the boasting rights are prize enough. at the beginning of the third lap, hyunjin elbows you, and you gasp in shock as you watch waluigi plummet off the edge of rainbow road. as competitive as the two of you are, neither of you has ever resorted to sabotage. as you're placed back on the track, you see hyunjin smirking and your brain whirrs, trying to think of a way to prevent hyunjin from winning. a thought occurs, and pushing the nerves aside, you lean over and press a quick kiss to hyunjin's cheek. out of the corner of your eye you see him freeze, his character veering off course allowing you to surpass him and cross the finish line.

"YES! i win!!" you gloat, buzzing from the adrenaline of winning and the fact that you just kissed hyunjin. you just kissed hyunjin. the realization sets in and you look at him in shock at your own actions. he's staring back at you; normally you can easily tell what's on his mind, but in this moment you have no idea what he's thinking.

"hyunjin i-i'm so sorry, i just-"

"did you mean that?" he cuts you off.

"what?"

"or was that just a diversion tactic?" he says, voice soft and serious, contrasting the playful mood. his eyes search your face for an answer, then he breaks out in a grin.

"haha, your face is so red; i'm guessing it was more than just a way to distract me..."

"okay fine, maybe--maybe i did mean it. maybe i think you're really cute and maybe i want to be more than just best friends with you and maybe i'm kind of really in love with you. and maybe your face is just as red as mine," you blurt out.

"well maybe i'm just as in love with you as you are with me," he says, and his gaze flickers down to your lips, then back up to your eyes. you're not sure when his face got this close to yours, but you aren't complaining. for the second time tonight, you find yourself brave enough to lean in, eyes closed, to press your lips to his. the equivalent of a disney fireworks show is going off inside you as his soft lips fit perfectly against yours and he wraps his arms around you, pulling you onto him. you can't help but smile into the kiss, ecstatic and relieved that everything worked out and your days of pining and daydreaming and complaining to felix are over. you feel hyunjin's lips curl up into a smile too, and you both giggle as you pull away slightly, your hands lost in his hair and noses brushing as you look in his eyes.

"you have no idea how long i've wanted to do that," he says, pressing another kiss to your lips.

"then why didn't you" you question, playing with his hair absentmindedly.

"i thought you liked felix!! i was sitting around in my room moping all day because i thought you and felix were going on a date! i've never been so happy to get a text in my entire life," hyunjin confesses with a nervous laugh. you can't help but laugh at the situation.

"i can't believe you thought i liked felix!! i've been asking him for advice on what to do about you!"

the two of you erupt in giggles, nestled in the mess of blankets with limbs tangled around each other.

"we're so silly," hyunjin says between laughter, pulling you back towards his lips. "i can't believe i can just do this whenever i want now," he mumbles into your mouth, and you deepen the kiss, wanting to be pressed as close to him as possible after desperately wanting this for so long.

"you still have to pay for the pizza, you know," you mention in between kisses. hyunjin's head falls back as he lets out a groan.

"...i was hoping you'd forgotten about that."

"nope! i'll set up the movie while you call," you say, kissing his cheek before moving to get up. you don't make it very far before hyunjin pulls you right back into his arms, peppering your face with kisses.

"hyunjin! i have to get up!" you giggling.

"no you don't. we can just lie here forever," he says, continuing to kiss you.

"we might get hungry though," you mention, this time pulling yourself away for real (even though it's probably the hardest thing you've ever done) to toss him his phone while you pick out a movie.

you're curled against hyunjin's side, head on his chest, listening to his slow breathing and heartbeat more than the movie itself. the room is dark save for the glow of the tv and the streetlamps outside. there's a flash as the headlights of a car pull into the driveway.

"we're gonna have to get up to get the pizza, jinnie," you groan.

"shhh baby, no we're not," he murmurs (you ignore how your cheeks heat up at the nickname), and your front door swings open as someone enters your house.

"someone order a pizza?"

you recognize the familiar aussie accent of felix and he walks in carrying a large box, changbin following close behind. he places the box beside you and gives you a cheeky grin, flashing you a thumbs up. you blush, hiding your face in hyunjin's chest.

"ew, they're so gross and affectionate," felix pretends to puke, and changbin laughs. "lets get out of here binnie. catch ya later, y/n; don't have too much fun!" felix says with a wink.

"bye, felix!" you say, encouraging him to leave. the front door closes and felix's car pulls out of the driveway, leaving you once again alone with hyunjin.

"jinnie, how-"

"i texted felix real quick while you were picking a movie asking him to help me out, then called him but pretended i was calling the pizza place," hyunjin explains.

"you're so smart," you say, kissing his cheek in appreciation.

"well, i try my best. oh, y/n?"

"hm?"

"you look really cute in my sweater."

"i know. i hope you know you're never getting it back,"

"that's fine with me," he says tackling you in another kiss. you lie there for a while, lazily making out while the movie plays in the background, hyunjin's hands on your hips and yours in his hair.

"it's crazy how so much has changed in just one night," you say, pulling away for a second.

"mhm...although really y/n, you're still my goofy, loveable best friend. just now we get to do things like this," he says, pulling you back into the kiss.

"i love you, hyunjin," you say, breathless. you've said this to each other many times before, but this is the first time you're saying it seriously and romantically.

"i love you too, y/n," he whispers back, and you want to live in this moment forever; just you and hyunjin, the rest of the world is a blur.

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moonraccoon-exe · 4 years

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Hey! Sorry I had some pre-midterm tests to deal with! :/ anyway, for the supportive characters and stuff for gladnis, could I see stuff with glaives, the other chocobros, and... up to you! (A little bit of little sister Iris would be heavenly though...)

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO AGAIN, SWEET MUFFIN, I AM HERE TO DELIVER yo pizza

I don’t know if these two asks are the same person (are you? :o) BUT LOOK AT THAT. SAME WANTS, SAME NEEDS, SO I SHALL PLEASE THE THIRST. And I hope it’s ok to put these two asks together? They’re asking for nearly the same, so I thought it was ok, but if either of you have any troubles with it, you tell me, okie? :3

BUT HERE I AM, ANSWERING THIS DELIGHT OF AN ASK ALKSDJFG YES. GLADNIS DEARS, I MISSED THE OTP.

Anyways, these are gonna be shorter for each character as they’re plenty, but they’ll form one big post so I hope you like it! :3

How other characters (besides papa Regis) support Gladnis:

Noctis

My boy is…slow.

He’s really smart, he’s just…very dense.

He’s known both Iggy and Gladio since he has memory, he’s just…very, very…v e r y dense in these matters. Very. Like. Very.

Ignis literally TOLD him about his crush on Gladio MULTIPLE TIMES.

Did Noctis catch it? OF COURSE NOT. He thought Ignis just over worried about his personal relationships, and never noticed he spoke about Gladio in ways he never spoke about others. And same the other way around, Gladio also spoke about Iggy with Noct AND THE IDIOT STILL. DIDN’T TIE ANYTHING TOGETHER.

Sixteen year old Gladio, blushing crimson red, messing with his uniform: “Do you…do you think…Ignis will think i look stupid? Or…maybe…or maybe if I do something to my hair…”

Noct just be like lmao why are you so stressed over a uniform you dummy thing what does ignis care anyway lol

He knew via Ignis. And of course he didn’t get it.

“Today was really nice. Gladio and I went to the park and just spent a nice while talking…I hope…maybe we can have a second date soon…”

Noctis is like yeah that’s nice

“And it’s official now! I don’t know why, but it just makes me more nervous, but in a good way. Is it normal? I’ve never…I’m just so happy, from among all people, Gladio chose me? AMONG ALL PEOPLE NOCT.”

yeah that’s nice specs :)

Noctis thinks Ignis is just talking about friendship, and when he uses romantic terms like date or boyfriend he THINKS IGNIS IS JOKING BECAUSE WHY WOULD HE BE TALKING SERIOUSLY

noctis pl…please

He finished processing it for real HAVING TO SEE THEM KISS.

Noct was talking with Gladio, chatting chattering, then said bye. Gladio was going through a hallway, Ignis appeared, they said hello, then hugged, and proceeded to kiss.

Noctis.exe Processing data.

Ignis and Gladio spent the while hugged snuggled and talking, and smooched again.

Noctis.exe Processing, please be patient.

Ignis and Gladio held hands and started going away together.

GASP

“OHMYGOD WERE YOU FOR REAL!?!?!?!??!”

Noctis.exe has short-circuited

Noctis supports them, just acts like he doesn’t give a damn.

Noctis is The Teenage Brother; will go Ew at everything romantic they do in front of him.

Gladnis snuggle.

“Eeeeewwwwwwwwww”

Gladnis smooch.

“UGH- UUH- EEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWW”

Iggy pokes Gladio’s nose and Gladio proceeds to pepper his face in smoochies.

*noctis gagging noises*

Gladio may shove Noctis in between them on purpose to annoy him. There were have them, Gladnis smooching with a much smaller Noctis trapped in between their chests, flailing, screeching, completely ignored and about to explode.

Noctis is the Worst wingman.

“Hey Noct, do you think Iggy will like me in this outfit?”

“eh”

he’s busy with the face buried in a cushion while he rots in boredom, DON’T INTERRUPT HIM.

“Hey Noct. Do you think Gladio already has one of these? I want to get him one but not sure if he has one already.”

“yeah”

Yeah what? Noctis you’re not helping

Noctis does as Regis and will sometimes use his power to get these two to be together, but, unlike Regis, he won’t say shit about it and will even deny it.

The prince requires of his chamberlains in this room which is conveniently empty and there just casually happens to be a secret door for the roof on this particularly starry night.

“I. FORGOT. OK? I FELL ASLEEP EARLY, I WAS TIRED, COR NEARLY SET ME ABLAZE IN TRAINING, I FELL DEAD ASLEEP, I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW ABOUT THAT DOOR, LEAVE ME ALONE.”

Noctis is a gossipy little shit, but in a good way.

“Omg Iggy guess what today Gladio spoke about his cap ripping, see, I already told you what you can get him for Crystal Day, hm? HM? YOU’RE WELCOME.”

Also uses it to his favor.

“Ten gil and I tell you what Ignis wants to do for his birthday. He told me. Hm hm. For real. TEN GIL I SAID.”

Prince Noctis PROTECTS HIS BELOVED BROTHERS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH TEETH AND NAILS, OK?

There’s this magazine that put up some tabloid stupid article that distorted something Ignis said and made Gladio look bad.

Noctis is alone in his office, feet on the desk, swinging a little on the chair, phone to the ear, and FREAKING AN G R Y.

“Yes, that’s what I said; put the article down and make another one clearing it. No, I’m not your boss, but I still request it. I will request it only once more. No? Then how much do you want for the brand? I will buy it and do it myself. Yes, I will buy it. My name and occupation? Prince Noctis CXIV, why? Oh? Aah, so NOW you want to put it down? How nice of you, guess you only needed time to re-consider it, right? It’s ok, it happens to the best of us, how kind of you.”

Ignis is trying to help Noct walk out of some place without being asphyxiated by the media, so he gets the spotlight.

“Mister Scientia! There’s rumors you and the Shield of the prince are DATING?”

Ignis freezes a little.

Noctis proceeds to let out tHE BIGGEST BURP OF HIS LIFE.

Next day tabloids “Prince Noctis BURPS LIVE! OOPS!”

The media are RUNNING STRAIGHT TOWARDS GLADIO.

Noctis is JUMPING BEFORE HIM TAKING HIS JACKET OFF AND DOING AN IDOL POSE.

“HAVE I TOLD YOU GUYS I’LL BE HAVING A BIIIIIIIIIIIG BIRTHDAY PARTY NEXT WEEK!?!?!”

Socially Awkward Ultra Timid prince Noctis actually stood there POSING for the cameras for ten minutes to get them distracted from the relationship announcement.

“Prince Noctis will host Huge Extra Most Expensive Billionare Birthday Party OF HISTORY!! WOW!!”

((big birthday party was pizza time with the chocobros lmao))

If Gladnis ever have a misunderstanding or problem, Noct is the first they go with. Noct is there to comfort them individually, and, smart boy as he is, he also figures out the mistake and plays a big role at fixing it.

“What? Oh no, that’s not what he said. Or not as you think. He meant…”

“Oh? Oh no, that’s not what he was doing!! Ahahah you dork, no! Actually…”

Noctis keeps asking “When are you dorks getting married?” to embarrass them and make them go shy.

Joke is on him when they DO GET MARRIED.

Noctis keeps complaining that how dare they be boyfriends, how DARE they be boyfriends, MAKING HIM, THE ACTUAL PRINCE, THE THIRD WHEEL?????

But whenever Gladnis have the slightest misunderstanding, Noctis is first to go SMACK SENSE BACK INTO THEM HOW DARE THEY GET UPSET WITH EACH OTHER

Noctis has also used his title to make reservations in restaurants that clear THE WHOLE RESTAURANT just for Gladnis lmao

Noct has always hated that when he makes a reservation, they clear THE WHOLE RESTAURANT like NO, why would he want to dine in an empty place!? Not like he goes out often, but he’s learned that his title has that accidental effect, so guess who’s using it for Gladnis anniversary dinners.

When they want to get fancy, or when Noct wants them to go fancy, at least. Normally they just go for noodles the DORKS

Noctis covered half their wedding without even being asked because HE LOVES THEM AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP SO MUCH AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

((the other half was Regis and he was so upset he wasn’t allowed to cover it all, this dummy papa))

Noctis best supportive baby bro, please hug him.

Prompto

You knew about fanboy #1, but where is fanboy #2?

In the bushes, stalking them, snapping surprise photos to show them later.

“Prompto, that’s creepy.”

“BUT IF I TELL YOU I’LL TAKE PHOTOS, IT WON’T BE NATURAL ANYMORE, AND YOU TWO SHINE BRIGHTER WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW YOU’RE HAVING A PHOTO TAKEN. I’M HARMLESS, WHY IS IT CREEPY.”

Prompto that’s not the point, just…don’t.

How Prommy knew about Gladnis, hm?

It wasn’t that exciting, pretty modern way to know.

Noctis told him via text lmao

“DUDE I HAVE GROSS NEWS, YOU WON’T BELIEVE IT.”

Nocto! >:|

Prommy’s reaction was sort of cute, though. He’s a bit sharper than Noct to notice these things, but he still didn’t expect it. He thought about the two as a couple because he liked the sassy interaction, but he wasn’t sharp enough to see it wasn’t sass, it was ACTUAL FLIRTING. He was so used to the two being good friends it just. Didn’t occur to him that it was a real thing and not just him seeing things.

Noctis tells him via text.

Prommy is gasping OUT LOUD.

He gasped so loudly and sharp he chocked onto his own saliva and fell off the bed.

He ended up repeatedly swinging the feet in the air and against the mattress and squeaking. Squeaking.

“I KNEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW IT”

says the boy that didn’t know it

Prompto’s trying to talk about it all day with Noctis.

Noctis talks about it for three minutes then goes “Uuuuuuuuuuuuuggggghhhhhhhhh can we please nOT”

Noct is just Like That with everything that isn’t videogames or fishing, have mercy on him.

“Dude, and who told who? Dude, have they kissed already? Does lord Clarus know, omg. Dude, DUDE, DOES LORD CLARUS KNOW OHMYGOD”

“PROMPTO I DON’T KNOW”

Prompto’s THIRSTY for gossip and news on his new favorite ship.

Prompto’s stalking them on social medias waiting for the first of them to drop the first hint of romantic something. Why? Just to squeak about it. There’s literally no other use for it.

Prompto’s now Asking and not stopping.

Training with Gladio? “WHO TOLD WHO. HOW DID IT HAPPEN. SINCE WHEN DID YOU HAVE A CRUSH ON HIM. WHERE WAS YOUR FIRST DATE, CAN I KNOW THAT? HAVE YOU TWO ALREADY KISSED. WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE. GLADIO, TELL ME MORE ABOUT IT AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH”

Hanging with Ignis? “WHO TOLD WHO. HOW DID IT HAPPEN. SINCE WHEN DID YOU HAVE A CRUSH ON HIM. WHERE WAS YOUR FIRST DATE, CAN I KNOW THAT? HAVE YOU TWO ALREADY KISSED. WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE. IGNIS, TELL ME MORE ABOUT IT AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH”

Arcade with Noct? “NOCT, WHO-”

“PROMPTO I DON’T KNOW”

Prompto’s always asking about their relationship to either of them when he gets the chance. He could talk about it ALL DAY and go on and on.

“Why are you so interested in our relationship, Prompto?”

“I DON’T KNOW, IT’S JUST SO WEIRD, I’M SO CURIOUS. It’s like…its. It’s you *takes a fry* and it’s him *takes another fry* and it’s…*puts fries together* and it’s you.”

…prompto, don’t.

Prompto is the Anti-Noctis.

Gladnis snuggle. Noctis goes Eeeww

*Prommy puts a hand to his chest and aaw’s*

Gladnis smooch. Noctis goes EEEEEEEEWWWWWW

*Prommy clutches chest chest and whimpers*

Ignis proceeds to poke Gladio’s nose who then proceeds to pepper his face in smoochies. Noctis is gagging.

Prommy’s hiding his face in his hands and SQUEAKING into a pillow.

“NOCTO HOW ARE THEY SO CUTE I DON’T UNDERSTAND.”

Prompto’s always doing shitty photoshop pictures of Gladnis that are ridiculous on purpose just to make them laugh.

Prom is there to yell NO when Noctis makes a mean comment.

“UGH YOU TWO ARE SO DISG-”

“NOOOOOOOOO! YOU TWO ARE SO CUTE, KEEP DOING YOUR STUFF”

“Stinky dorks-”

“NO!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVEBIRDS!!!!!!! CUTE!!!!!!!”

“EW go get a roo-!”

“WE’RE LEAVING, YOU MAKE YOURSELVES COMFORTABLE, OK, IGNORE THIS ASSHAT”

Prompto. He. He made Gladnis puppets.

Ignis is too busy, like absolutely fucking loaded of royal stuff and so he’s away and unable to reach? Aaw, don’t be sad big guy. *puppet Ignis proceeds to smooch him*

*Puppet Ignis proceeds to give Gladio a million cheesy compliments and pick up lines in an unnecessarily high pitched voice*

*Puppet Ignis is nuzzling at him and insisting on kissing*

“PROMPTO STOP”

It’s not Prompto, it’s Pocket Ignis, you rude ungrateful ass.

Gladio’s not annoyed, he’s actually pretty amused XD

Gets tired of Prompto not leaving him alone, though? Gladio’s going to be “Ok you conviced me, come here Iggy” and tries to make out with the puppet, hence making a hysterical Prompto screech and try to run away.

Same goes for Ignis. Gladio’s away on some Crownsguard or Shield training at the outskirts? Away and gone and missing?

PUPPET GLADIO IS IN THE HOUSE, BABY, DON’T WORRY, HE’LL SMOOCHIE YOU IN THE MEANWHILE.

There we have an Ignis quickly striding across the flat escaping while Prompto tries to catch up with him with his cheesy pick-up lines and pet names with the Puppet Gladio.

When Gladio asked Prompto if he wanted to be his bestman for the wedding, Prompto nearly freaking had an aneurysm the poor eager hyped thing.

Best supportive buddy ok, pls hug.

Nyx

He knew via Gladio.

Because guess who’s Gladio’s WINGMAN AYEEEEEEE

Cor, actually

BUT NOT THIS TIME. This time Nyx bby. Cor was Advice Man. Nyx was Accomplice Mate.

Gladio would tell Nyx his progress with his crush. Nyx would always listen because it was so stupidly adorable.

It started because both would take longer in the training halls than the rest so they’d often meet at the shower/dressing room, and conversation started little by little. Conversation on Ignis first came up when a sixteen year old Gladio was being a bit clumsy, dropping his stuff and putting his shirt backwards and stuff, so of course an amused Nyx had to ask.

“I’m…we’re…some friends and I are going out tonight but…there’s…there’s this guy I like and I’m a bit nervous and…”

Nyx Romantic Aid Buddy senses tingled.

25 year old Nyx thinks IT’S SO CUTE OMG THE TEENAGE SHIELD HAS A CRUSH THAT’S SO AMUSING LMAO so he tried to help

Helped Gladio gather his stuff, dress nice, and calm down by talking smooth and cool with him, and inspired him to go ask that boy out or, if not, at least impress him.

From that day on, Nyx would ask just casually how things were going with the crush, and Gladio would inform.

And it went on for YEARS lmao both as a crush and when they were already boyfriends and so on

Gladio first kept informing him of what he THOUGHT Ignis thought of him but no advances

“You know, Gladio, it’s been quite a while since you first told me of your crush and you still haven’t asked him out?”

“IT’S NOT THAT EASY TO ASK A GOD OUT IN A DATE, I’M SORRY I’M SUCH A MORTAL.”

Nyx kept encouraging him day after day after day, and it was perhaps partly the reason Gladio dared say anything. either because he was inspired or just annoyed lol

When they started talking about it, at first Nyx had no idea who the crush was and Gladio forgot to tell him alkajsd

One day when Nyx first started insisting Gladio ask him out, Gladio insisted he couldn’t do it and after a long while he just went “it’s just…it’s…it’s…Iggy? you know…the prince’s adviser?”

Nyx went .u. ohno that’s adorable best friend crush

Guess who now is not being very subtle on it (thankfully Iggy won’t notice lmao)

Every time Nyx sees Ignis now, HE FLINCHES AND GOES ALL EXCITED LIKE GASP “HELLO IGNIS :D”

Ignis is ??? h…hello mr glaive that never before spoke to me until now out of nowhere and so excitedly and daily??

Nyx can’t HELP IT HE’S SO EXCITED IT’S GLADIO’S CRUSH OMG THEY’VE SPOKEN ABOUT HIM SO MUCH HE CAN’T HELP BUT GET ALL EXCITED

Also, whenever he gets the chance, he freaking. MISLEADS IGNIS ON PURPOSE TO MAKE HIM GO WITH GLADIO.

“Mr. Ulric, would you happen to know where lord Drautos is?”

“n- YES. YES OMG YES YOU ASKED THE RIGHT GUY, HE’S AT THE EAST WING, THIRD FLOOR, MAIN HALL.”

Guess which Amicitia is holding guard in that room.

Nyx is accidentally bumping into either of them when they’re together trying to make them fall into each other into a romantic awkward hug that will turn into an adorable ask out for a date.

Nyx this isn’t a romantic tv show it doesn’t work like that you just made Gladio drop his candy

Nyx is giving Gladio A THOUSAND NOT SUBTLE SIGNS when he sees him with Ignis

Gladio is trying to have a casual, normal conversation with Ignis.

From above Ignis’ head he can see, at the other end of the hallway, a HYSTERICAL NYX JUMPING, BOUNCING IN HIS SPOT, FLAILING THE ARMS, MAKING FACES, MOUTHING SOMETHING, AND MAKING SIGNS OF “HUG HIM”, “KISS HIM”, “TELL HIM”, “YOU CAN DO IT”

Gladio is unable to focus in what Ignis is telling him because Nyx is flexing like a gorilla while making strange faces.

Nyx throws Gladio into meeting with Ignis without preparing him.

Nyx and Gladio are standing at a hallway just talking and chatting casually and GASP IGNISISCOMINGGOGOGOGOGOGOOG *SHOVES HIM INTO THE OTHER HALLWAY MAKING HIM NEARLY FALL AGAINST IGNIS*

Nyx thinks Gladio is ignoring him when he’s making signs to him so he’s now literally MAKING SIGNS TO HIM, like. A cardboard piece with a message on it NYX WAS TRYING TO GIVE GLADIO DIALOGUES LMAO HOW IS HE SUCH A DORK

Nyx is switching the conversation to Ignis if Ignis is passing by.

Gladio and Nyx are talking about some food stall they both seem to know and AH YES IT’S SO NICE YOU THINK THAT OF IGNIS, GLADIO

Gladio’s constantly made a blushing, nervous mess in these situations when Ignis turn to look and Nyx just KEEPS GOING.

When Gladio told Nyx he had finally asked Ignis out and he said yes, Nyx stood on the bench and literally roared out “Yes” to the roof with the arms open and down like a dinosaur screeching.

Every time Gladio is talking with Ignis now, or hugging him or anything, when he looks up from behind Ignis, there’s Nyx alone or with his other two friends making thumbs up and nodding and JESUS LORD CAN YOU NOT STARE GUYS, STOP.

Best Romance Aid Buddy, please hug.

Libertus

Libertus knew via Nyx.

Libertus wasn’t the slightly shaken. He had this blank face on as he kept drinking from his smoothie. Calmly put it down.

“Weren’t those two brothers?”

Libertus is still a bit lost in the royal families’ relationships.

Nyx is sharing slight harmless gossip on the situation with Libertus. Libertus doesn’t really care much but he’s happy to hear Nyx. Not like he has lots of options anyway lmao

“He ALMOST asked him out this time but he shied away again, dammit.”

“Bummer.”

“I know.”

“LIB, HE SAYS IGNIS DROPPED A HINT TODAY, THAT’S A SIGN.”

“nice”

“I KNOW.”

Libertus is busier in his own stuff and world to care about people he rarely interacts with, but Nyx’s excitement slowly catches his attention with time.

Even Libertus can’t be saved from some cute romantic story.

Eventually, it’s Libertus who approaches Nyx for the gossip.

“Yo. How is Shield boy doing?”

“THEYWENTOUTALONEINANONOFFICIALDATE BUTTHATCOUNTSASADATERIGHT OMG MY BOY IS PROGRESSING”

“Nice.”

The curiosity, of course, leads him to start spying a bit as well.

There we have Ignis standing in a hallway reviewing some papers when he feels a stare, so he turns and there, in the distance, is some Glaive that’s never spoken to him, smiling at him, and waving.

what the hell

Now every time Nyx gets all hyped because he’s seeing Gladnis interact, Libertus gets dragged along so he just stands there and stares too.

Nyx is the “IMPRESS HIM, HUG HIM, YOU’VE GOT HIM NOW KISS HIM” guy. Libertus is the kind to make *index fingers goes into the O formed by other hand’s thumb and index* signs at Gladio.

Libertus is going with Amicitia junior to get a laugh from how she talks about Gladnis.

“And the other day Ignis went to our house and he helped papa prepare dinner, and it was very delicious and I had a wonderful time, Ignis is great and I always tell papa to adopt him and sell Gladdy at the market.”

Libertus finds little Iris’ sister talk funny.

Libertus is shoving condoms into early-relationship-stages-Gladio’s pockets so they fall off while he’s talking with Ignis just to make them both embarrassed.

“Gladio?”

“I DIDN’T. PUT IT THERE, NO, IT’S NOT- NO, I REALLY MEANT JUST DINNER, THIS WASN’T- NO.”

When they do start having sexual interaction, though, Gladio just gets free condoms now and joke is on Libertus.

Libertus just wants to have fun.

Crowe

Crowe’s confused, but hell does she support that.

“I THOUGHT LITTLE GLASSES KID WAS ACE?”

Why was Nyx the only one that wasn’t surprised, where are you two dorks getting all your info from omg

Crowe noticed before Nyx told her.

Crowe’s sharp on this one. She did think Iggy was ace, but she wasn’t 100% sure because she could see the signs.

Crowe’s like (ಠ‿ಠ) every time she sees them interact after the first time he caught a first glimpse of a sign.

Sort of like how Libertus started waving hello at Ignis from afar, except she’s much sneakier and hasn’t been caught and does the creepy (ಠ‿ಠ)

Crowe’s trying to set them up every time. Indirectly.

She’s asking Luche to smack Pelna without him knowing Drautos will be watching so Drautos is chiding Luche and Pelna for their kidly fight, getting Drautos busy and distracted a bit, Cor will be curious and will approach and ask what’s going on, Gladio will look for Cor because he’s late for his training, so he’s going to ask someone if they know where Cor is, and Crowe is SO MAKING ANOTHER OF THESE LARGE PLANS TO HAVE IGNIS BE THAT ONE PERSON AT QUESTION REACH.

Crowe this is unnecessarily intrincate stop

Crowe’s giving flirting advice to Gladio, too

Glaive Trio = Gladio’s Wingmen Squad

Nyx is the supportive cheering guy. Libertus is the sexual jokes dork. Crowe is the STYLE ADVISER.

“Sweetie, you don’t want to tell him that. Unbutton the collar, your hair a bit more like…this, chin up, and you give him a look like you don’t care about anything. You grab his shoulder. And now a smolder as we practiced. Voice deep. Tone smooth, but sound a little raspy. And you say. Hey.”

Crowe’s giving Gladio a Judging Look every time he says he wasn’t able to ask Ignis out. It’s enough to make Gladio feel embarrassed and little (in a good way that makes him go YEAH IT’S NOT THE BIG THING I CAN DO IT.)

“You’re such a nerd with your condom jokes, Libertus.”

Crowe is making condom jokes, too, the double faced nerd.

Crowe is telling Gladio she could lend him her bike to impress Ignis.

“Just a problem, Crowe.”

“Hm?”

“…I don’t know how to ride this. And he does, so I don’t think he’s gonna be impressed.”

Dork.

Crowe is trying to make Gladio grab that Sexy Attitude, BUT HE’S JUST. TOO MUCH OF A NERD, HOW DOES HE HAVE ANY REPAIR.

Crowe SLAPS HIM WHEN HE SAYS HE’S NOT WORTHY OF IGGY.

“OF COURSE YOU’LL NEVER BE WITH THAT MINDSET, WHAT THE HELL DID I TELL YOU YOU ARE? EXACTLY. WORTHY. NOW GO GET YOUR DATE WITH THAT BOY.”

((it’s nice slap, no worry))

Crowe is the dangerous (harmless) threatening friend that will insist as in REALLY insist for asking the crush out.

Nyx tells her and Libertus for the tenth time that Gladio chickened out last minute again.

Crowe is going over to Gladio.

“It’s not that hard, boy. I swear to the Six, if you don’t do it, I’ll do it for you.”

“I…I can’t…”

“…”

“Ok, I’m going.”

Crowe actually. WENT WITH IGNIS.

Gladio’s standing in the hallway internally screeching so hard his face is red and he’s about to have a heart attack while flailing all over the place, and Crowe’s getting to Iggy.

Gladio thinks she’s just kidding and will just walk past him.

Crowe’s tapping Ignis on the shoulder and now they’re talking.

Gladio’s on the floor spazzing.

He can’t live anymore bye.

Crowe’s just making casual talk with Ignis lmao just did it to make Gladio have that breakdown because AH YOU DIDN’T LIKE HOW IT FELT, DID YOU? DID YOU???? WELL NEXT TIME I’LL DO IT FOR REAL SO YOU ASK HIM OUT NOW, BOY.

Crowe’s stealing Iris when Gladnis want lonely time but don’t want Iris to like. Suspect anything kajsdka.

Crowe’s clearing the area for Gladnis when they’re all smoochie snuggly and some idiot like Luche is about to walk by.

Hey Luche. *throws a towel to his face*

Crowe is warping to Gladnis when they’re about to smooch just to startle them lmao

Crowe’s having more fun than Libertus

Sometimes, after or while making out with Ignis, Gladio looks up and Crowe’s on the other end of the hallway like (ಠ‿ಠ) *eyebrow wiggle*

Crowe no

Crowe’s always. ALWAYS. The one finding them the secret spots in the Citadel when they want a quicky.

Gets them the tools, too *eyebrow wiggle*

Good girl Crowe approves.

Cor

*HYPERVENTILATES*

DON’T EVEN GET ME STARTED HERE, YOU KNOW I FUCKING LOVE COR WITH A PASSION

He knew about it through Regis because…fanboy #1 had to tell all his friends of course.

Cor is mid sandwich when Regis KICKS HIS DOOR OPEN

“CORHAPPYNEWSIGNISANADGLADIOAREOFFICIALLYDATINGNOW”

Cor still has his mouth half-opened for the bite he was about to take. Regis is welcoming himself in his office and grabbing a chair and sitting all while rambling near screeching

“YOUSHOULDHAVESEENIGNIS’FACEOMG BOYWASBEAMINGWITHJOYITWASSOCUTE HEWASLIKEANDIWASLIKEITOTALLYHAVETOASKHIMSOIDIDANDGUESSWHATHAPPENEDITWASSOCUTE”

Regis was so excited he left without having had one word from Cor.

Cor sat there in silence with the sandwich in his hands while his brain processed what just happened.

When he understood he just smiled, lifted the eyebrows, thought “who would have thought”, and continued eating his sandwich.

Have mercy on him, he’s dry and cold and a stone.

Cor was always Gladio’s Advice Man. Nyx encourages, Cor guides.

Cor is petting Gladio on the head every time he’s pining or moping about being unable to ask Iggy out.

Cor is Practice Dummy for Gladio’s attempts at how to confess.

It didn’t work lol

Gladio told Cor about his crush. IGNIS TOLD COR about HIS crush. COR KNEW ABOUT IT BEING A MUTUAL THING. BUT DID HE SAY SOMETHING. DID HE FUCKING. SAY SOMETHING.

NO. COR LEONIS DIDN’T SAY A FUCKING THING.

“Wait you knew all along? Why didn’t you tell any of us!? It would have made it much easier, we’d have known it was mutual and we’d have confessed earlier.”

“…it wasn’t my secret to tell.”

COR >:|

Cor is the most supportive uncle you’ll ever find. From afar. Very quietly.

Cor is there to support Clarus too when Clarus becomes a Lost Papa on the matter. Doesn’t understand much as Cor doesn’t have a similiar experience, but a buddy can always listen.

Cor is there to support Ignis when he becomes a little insecure as to if it’s alright to be dating someone from the second most important family of all Lucis and maybe Eos.

Cor is there to support Gladio when he becomes a little insecure as to whether or not he’s being a good partner as he thinks Ignis deserves because it never feels like he’s doing enough.

Always having his mug of coffee with him, of course.

Ignis’ parents are forcing him into extra training time?

Oh my what a shame I have no extra space for that….bUT YOU CAN ALWAYS COME INTO MY SIX PM TRAINING WITH ANOTHER MATE BUT I DON’T THINK YOU’LL HAVE TROUBLES WITH SHARING RIGHT?

Ignis himself is overdosing on work and refuses to listen even to Gladio.

Cor is KNOCKING HIM OUT. ACCIDENTALLY. DURING TRAINING. A C C I D E N T A L L Y.

Ignis is nervous about dinner with the Amicitia.

Cor secretly made sure to put Clarus in a really good mood before work shift was over.

“I’m sad. I have watch on the main hall at five, so it won’t be over in a good couple hours, and Iggy finally had some free time today…”

Cor is fucKING SNATCHING THAT WATCH. NO ONE IS PAYING HIM FOR THESE EXTRA HOURS BUT DOES HE FUCKING CARE.

Boys went out late at night and were home pretty late. Clarus was angry.

“They were at my place. Sorry I didn’t tell you.”

Cor :0

it fine they young let them live

who would have thought that under that stoic face there was such a nice devil, Cor

Cor is always number one person they go to when they want to share some Gladnis thing in conversation. It’s just so easy to talk with him, he has no expressions and doesn’t answer, it’s like talking to a lamppost.

He does give advice or comfort if needed, though.

Cor always comes up with holidays plans or discounts for the two.

“Do you look up holidays for two on your spare time just to tell us?”

“…they pop up randomly in my computer.”

Cor you don’t use your computer.

Cor is a bit too honest. Doesn’t mean any harm, he’s jsut being honest.

“You don’t want to kiss Gladio today. He’s stinky.”

COR

Cor dealing with Gladnis in the everyday

“Ok, we’re in for our sparring session today, we-”

“Cor can I go smooch Iggy? He’s over there at the window :3″

“…”

“No. Defeat me and you can”

“D:”

“Ok, today’s session-”

“*Ignis’ sad puppy eyes*”

“-is cancelled, I heard Gladiolus is at the fifth floor, go look for him and say hello for me.”

he’s not giving preferences lmao he just has to train Gladio but couldn’t resist Ignis’ unintentional sad puppy eyes. WHO IN THIS WORLD CAN.

Cor is answering for them to the media.

“Mister Gladiolus, is it true you and Ignis Scientia are dating?”

“No, we’re not.”

“No, I was asking-”

“I’m not.”

“…I was-”

“No.”

Cor sees the struggle they go through with the media and Noct jumping in to save them and thinks it’s very noble so let’s give the boy a break, and be the shield ourselves.

Cor is now bodyguard for the Gladnis in public.

“Mister Amicitia!”

“Yes?”

“No, I mean Mister Amici”

“Y e s ?”

Media tries to go to Ignis

“…m…mister…Scienti-”

Cor’s popping out of nowhere with his dead face like

“Y E S?”

Cor’s using the Gladnis to encourage them to train harder.

“If you want to save him you have to defeat me.”

“COR, NO, WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT, THAT’S NOT HOW- NO”

“And I’m not having mercy on you, hm”

“BUT WHY WOULD YOU PUT GLADIOLUS IN A CAGE, HE’S NOT EVEN CONSCIOUS”

Ignis is tied to the ceiling somehow

“COR NO”

“Get through me and he’ll be safe”

“COR THIS IS NOT PEDAGOGIC.”

They won only once. Because Ignis broke out of the cage. and maybe they had Nyx help. And maybe Cor was blindfolded.

He’s the Legend, you can’t just win against Cor like it’s nothing.

Uncle Cor picked Gladio’s wedding suit.

Uncle Cor will be the most hysterical loving grand uncle but we’re not there yet akldsjf

Uncle Cor good boi he approves and likes yes yes

Iris

NOW HERE IS THE TEA.

S I S T E R I N L A W I R I S

Iris the Adorable and Equally Frightening. Iris the Badass. Iris the kiddo. AS HER ROLE IN GLADNIS.

Iris was like nine or ten when Gladnis became official.

You know fanboy #1 and fanboy #2. BUT THIS IS FANGIRL #1 BABY GIRL IRIS IS ABSOLUTELY HYSTERICAL FOR GLADNIS.

Iris likes Ignis and has always done. She once asked Santa Crys that Clarus adopted Ignis because he’s just such a good Big Bro.

Iris did genuinely asked Clarus once to adopt Ignis and sell Gladio at the market.

She loves Gladdy wholeheartedly, it’s just Sibling Stuff.

Ignis has always been good to Iris since even before he and Gladio were a thing, and it’s always been genuine, not just that “get the little sibling love to have easier access” thing.

Ignis and Iris even spend time alone without Gladio.

Ignis has gone to pick Iris up from school.

Ignis has given Iris his jackets if it’s cold or raining.

Ignis has cooked for Iris a million times.

Ignis has been her confidant for YEARS for things she feels too shy to share with anyone else, even Gladio.

Why do I feel I’ve already written Ignis-Iris headcanons and these exact same?

Ignis constantly lets Iris use him as model for make-up or nails or hair.

Iris constantly sews plushies for him. Ignis has a whole shelf full of little and big plushies he’s been gifted.

Iris will go to Ignis if she sees him and try to drag him home since she was like seven.

Ignis nearby? Yes, papa, we’re taking him home. What do you mean no? I will feed him and make a bed for him in the living room.

Iris, he’s not a pet aksjdf

Iris and Ignis have their own little bubble and Gladio’s not allowed in, I’m sorry

There they are the two dorks. They’re talking. They’re talking about SOMETHING. What is it? What is it? YOU WILL NEVER KNOW. WHY THEY ARE GIGGLING, YOU WILL NEVER KNOW.

Iris spoke so much and for so long about Clarus adopting Ignis that Gladio was a bit scared of how she would manage the news of them in a relationship because that would cut the option of adopting him.

Iris took it surprisingly well.

A bit too well.

Iris screeched.

Iris jumped out her window.

Her room is on the second floor.

It’s fine, she’s trained since little because the little shit could never sit still and Cor had to do something to at LEAST teach her to land since age 5 because the gods know this child needs to know how to land.

Iris ran around the house for an hour before she got tired and collapsed in the grass, and even there she kept flailing and screeching.

Clarus arrived home to Gladio calmly watching TV eating ice-cream while a nine year old Iris was sprawled on a side of the house like her sould abandoned her.

Iris is a Prompto equivalent of The Asker.

“HOW WAS IT. WHO TOLD WHO. WHERE DID YOU GO. HOW MANY DATES HAVE YOU HAD. HAVE YOU ALREADY KISS. WHY HADN’T YOU TOLD ME BEFORE. WILL YOU MARRY HIM. GLADDY TELL ME MORE.”

Someone is knocking on Gladio’s door at two a.m.

“Gladio have you told him you love him.”

Gladio closed the door in her face.

Iris never stopped trying to drag Ignis home even when she was already 15.

There she is, calmly going, grabbing Ignis’ wrist, and saying nothing while heading to Clarus’ car.

Family dinner at the Amicitia, nothing is going on, nothing relevant has happened for months, everyone is quiet and

*LOUD FIST SMASH ON THE TABLE*

“YOU HAVE TO MARRY HIM OR I’LL BE SO FREAKING ANGRY, GODS DAMMIT”

The happiest motherfucking day in Iris’ life was when Ignis called at her door, sat down on her floor, and said “Would you be so kind as to teach me to make a moogle plush toy myself? I’d love to make one for Gladio.”

Iris taught both Gladio and Ignis to sew moogle plushes AND SHE WAS SO HYSTERICALLY FREAKING C LO S E TO TELL EACHE OTHER “HE’S MAKING ONE FOR YOU TOO OMG THE COINCIDENCE, WHAT WERE THE ODDS AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH”

Iris is fan #1 of Prompto’s Gladnis photos and is always asking him to show her.

Iris gets some of those photos framed. She’s not even gifting them to them, she’s just putting them at the livign room because LOOK AT THIS HAPPY FAMILY, THAT’S MY BROTHER IN LAW AND MY BROTHER AREN’T THEY THE MOST BADASS ADORABLE COUPLE IN THE WORLD AREN’THEYGODDAMMIT!!?!??!

Gladio is annoying Iris on purpose.

“Gladdy, I’m gonna have Iggy kick your ass.”

Ignis is very much ready to kick Gladio’s ass if Iris asks him for it.

Iris likes to cause little harmless misunderstandings between the two just for the sake of it.

“?? Ignis? I thought I’d bring the tools.”

“?? No, I was told I’d bring the tools? What are we cooking if no one brought the food?”

Iris is containing the laugh from the living room.

“Hey, I thought I’d forgotten my scarf here?”

“No, you took it home with-”

“…”

“Iris.”

“IT WASN’T ME, WHY DO YOU THINK EVERY TIME IGNIS COMES HOME LOOKING FOR SOMETHING AND DOESN’T FIND IT IT’S ME WHO TOLD HIM THAT JUST TO HAVE HIM COME OVER? PFFT.”

Iris sometimes gets gifts to give to Gladio so HE can give them to Ignis

“Iris, I already give him a bunch”

“IT’S NOT ENOUGH GLADDY”

Iris alongside with Prom is always trying to get them nice, romantic dates. Cheesy sometimes. Overly cheesy sometimes.

There you see the whole scenery Prommy and Iris put up together in a garden, a tiny table and cushions for a comfy date, in a little silk-drapes tent decored with lights, candles, and a couple flowers.

“Iris we just wanted to watch dumb cartoons”

“SHUT UP THIS IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ROMANTIC”

Not like Iggy and Gladio are complaining but omg the EFFORT

You know what sorta sister in law Iris is?

Gladio and Ignis are having a private conversation at the garden.

“Would you like to stay for dinner?”

Iris from somewhere in the universe

“WOULD YOU LIKE TO STAY FOREVER”

Honestly how badass is Iris here, you pick on her, she brings forth her TWO BIG GUARDIAN BROTHERS

Iris be. Cutest most troublesome most supportive sister in law since she’s a kid, ok? SHE’S MORE INTO GLADNIS THAN GLADNIS THEMSELVES.

AND THERE YA GO AKLSDJFGKLHJAD

Aaaaaah man, this took quite longer than I expected, but was it worth it! I had lots of fun with it, and I hope you enjoyed it too? I REALLY HOPE SO BECAUSE THIS IS FOR YOU ALSKJDFDLGKJ

Also, I hope the midterm thing went okie!! Sending you lots of happy raccoonie thoughts for school to be gentle and go FANTASTIC! ( ´ ▽ ` )

Thanks for the ask and LOTSA MAGIC YAYS FOR YOU! (ﾉ´ヮ`)ﾉ*: ･ﾟ

#gladnis #gladio #ignis #ffxv headcanons #coonanswers #yay gladnis!#gonna post papa regis in a bit :3 #i had it before this one but i wanted these two posted the same day lmao

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ninaahelvar · 5 years

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Chivalry Fell On Its Sword (9/23)

Summary: All Arya wanted so to feel normal and go outside of the damn castle. Now, through a series of unfortunate, she’s stuck with a bodyguard that she accidentally flirted with: Gendry Waters.

AO3

A/N: what? two chapters in one week! well one is a joke chapter, we get productive. i'm only here for the laughs. xx and i did promise slam poetry so,.......

10:31pm - Arya: So, what youre saying is that you were awkward cause you could see through my blanket?

10:32pm - Gendry: dude, your nipples were showing through it, it was a turn on and then because incredibly awkward when your fucking mum walked in.

10:32pm - Arya: and everything else?

10:32pm - Gendry: fucked up universe keeping us apart, sorry

10:33pm - Arya: awwww you’re so cute when you’re desperate

10:33pm - Gendry: i don’t think you’re allowed to complain when you fucking yell at me in a hallway begging me for an answer for something i wasn’t intentionally doing

10:33pm - Arya: i stand by my reaction

10:33pm - Gendry: ok then

10:33pm - Arya: alright

10:35pm - Arya: soooooooooooooo

10:35pm - Arya: you still in the palace?

10:37pm - Gendry: You’re seriously horny right now?

10:37pm - Arya: aren’t you

10:38pm - Gendry: literally always, but i’m still in my meeting

10:38pm - Arya: i’ll send you nudes to keep your spirits up

10:42pm - Gendry: pls for the love of the gods, don’t, cause my spirits won’t be the only thing that’s up

Arya chew on her lip as she read over his name. His apology. His casual confession of love. And she beamed.

10:43pm - Gendry: can i see you later?

10:43pm - Arya: yes

~~~~

Bran wheeled up to the stage, a few stares and whispers as one of the wheels caught on the last step. In the end, the manager of the club and a few bystanders had to help him. It wasn’t embarrassing, just a little awkward to have three grown men fondling his chair and not him.

He had invited Arya, who happened to bring along Gendry - funny how her security followed her absolutely everywhere, but Bran wasn’t. He thought it may have been some ableist crap, but when he saw Arya’s hand on his wrist as Bran edged towards the mic it was clear what the real reason was. Also the hickey on his neck was a dead give away.

Bran cleared his throat and Arya and Gendry stopped speaking. The open mic night was his idea. Bran had worked up this plan for a while, knowing full well he could get away with it - but now he was here, and only confidence and determination ran through him. Chaos wheeling - if you will. He took a breath, then spoke into the mic.

“I’m a theology major, I can take confession, even with this wheelchair condition. My legs stopped working when the car flipped, now it seems like I’m the one that’s dicked. I make light of the frame that holds me, even when it’s the thing that has made me lonely. I smile and wave, even when no one thinks I’m gay. The wheels tend to avert the eyes, even when I wanna talk to guys. I hear sympathy from women across the world, but I can still make your world whirl. I don’t wanna talk about how the chair feels or what kind of drink I want with my meal - I’m a grown ass man, a man that just can’t stand. I’m filled with love and wanting, and I’m a fun guy that deserves some flaunting. I’m a theology major, I can take confession. And yes, to answer your question, my dick does work, and I have a suggestion. Either mind your business, apologise for the transgression. Or date me, I can still fuck, no repression, in succession, with or without discretion.”

When everyone was roaring with laughter, and Bran was helped from the stage, he wheeled over to Arya and Gendry’s table. They were trying hard to catch their breaths, hands on the ribs as they tried to form sentences.

“Your highness,” Gendry started before promptly bursting into laughter, patting Bran on the shoulder as he wheezed out another laugh.

“What the fuck was that?”

“I wanted everyone to know that I still fuck.”

The pair looked at each other before banging their hands on the table, the entire venue a stream of laughter. It made Bran happy.

The next day, Robb texted the group an article.

TO GROUP ‘The Ghost Fan Club (Jon fuck off)’

9:40am - Robb: “Prince Bran does the worst, most inappropriate poem at an open mic night”

9:40am - Robb: What the fuck did you do?

9:41am - Arya:

9:41am - Rickon: YOU FUCKING DIDN’T!!!!

9:41am - Sansa: i thought you were joking!

9:42am - Bran: I’m single, and the people deserve to know that my dick still works

9:42am - Jon: He’s right

9:43am - Davos: PRINCE BRAN - YOU DID NOT SAY THIS IN FRONT OF PEOPLE

9:43am - Arya: he said, and a quote ‘to answer your question, my dick does work’

9:44am - Davos: I might actually have a heart attack

9:44am - Rickon: HE NEEDS SOME MILK

9:45am - Davos: i think this is it for today. I’m not angry, I’m just disappointed.

9:46am - Rickon: press f in the chat for a fallen brother

9:46am - Robb: oh...that’s cold davos

9:47am - Sansa: this year we lost our dear brother bran

9:47am - Bran: quit telling everyone i’m dead

9:48am - Sansa: sometimes i can still hear his voice

The Memes of the Royalest Kind @TheRoyalMemeFamily: The family portrait for the Stark siblings is FINALLY out!

@TheRoyalMemeFamily: they are dressed in traditional Winterfell garments - only the royals now wear them. And they stink.

RobbWinterfell: @TheRoyalMemeFamily how can this be a family portrait if i’m not there

TheRoyalMemeFamily: @RobbWinterfell ohhhhh…..you must be that imposter king. We know you’re related to the actor Richard Madden

Sansa Stark of Winterfell @PrincessSansa: also, the only reason Arya likes wearing this outfit is cause hers comes with a sword

@TheRoyalMemeFamily: @PrincessSansa can confirm this outfit was made for a child

@AryaStark: @TheRoyalMemeFamily @PrincessSansa still as sharp as a real sword

@wetbreadvevo: so...the fucking starks have been posting pics from their family photoshoot this entire time and no one has questioned it? What the fuck

3:14pm - Jon: hey, mate, you know Richard Madden in gonna be at this event night, right

3:15pm - Robb: fuck….are you serious?

3:16pm - Jon: yep, saw the guest list last night

3:17pm - Robb: *typing*

3:17pm - Jon: yes it’s too late to cancel

3:17pm - Robb: fuck

3:18pm - Robb: can we just avoid him the entire night?

3:18pm - Jon: I mean sure but it’ll be a bit rude

3:19pm - Robb: okay new plan, I’ll greet him at the event, but if you see anyone taking pictures, tackle them to the ground

3:19pm - Robb: I don’t need the girls finding photographic evidence that I’ve met him

3:20pm - Jon: you know that I know you’ve met him before right

3:20pm - Robb: yes...but the girls are gonna give me so much shit, especially if we look buddy-buddy in the photos

TO GROUP ‘The Ghost Fan Club (Jon fuck off)’

8:20am - Sansa: so

8:20am - Sansa: richard madden was at that even last night huh?

8:20am - Sansa: the fuck robb

8:21am - Robb: i’m very proud of my ability to ignore the man all evening

8:22am - Jon: he hid behind a plant at one stage

8:22am - Jon: yes, everyone noticed

8:23am - Bran: who’s the idiot now

8:24am - Arya: still you

8:25am - Bran:

The Memes of the Royalest Kind @TheRoyalMemeFamily: rare photo of Arya Stark growing up

TO GROUP ‘The Ghost Fan Club (Jon fuck off)’

2:11am - Bran: you guys

2:11am - Bran: anyone awake

2:12am - Arya: yes but i’m trying to sleep

2:13am - Bran: too late now fucknuts

2:14am - Bran: you ever think about davos hears the message alerts for this chat and just kinda….dies inside?

2:15am - Sansa: oh for sure

2:16am - Jon: I’ve seen his eyes close and pray for it

2:18am - Robb: once in a meeting, i swear i saw him almost throw his phone across the room cause you guys wouldn’t shut up and he doesn’t know how to mute his phone

2:20am - Rickon:

2:25am - Davos: i think this is how you kids say it

2:25am - Davos: mood

2:25am - Bran: DBIGIWEBGOUWR

2:25am - Arya: IUQWBIUBUIBUIBIUNOI

2:25am - Sansa: WTFFFFFFFFFFFF

2:25am - Jon: i’m fucking dreaming

2:25am - Rickon: I CAN’T BREATHE

2:25am - Robb: im

2:26am - Arya: WHAT IN THE WORLD IM LIVING

2:26am - Davos: go to bed

The Memes of the Royalest Kind @TheRoyalMemeFamily: a queen can party

@PrincessSansa: @TheRoyalMemeFamily we stan a legend

Mother of Dragons @QueenDany: @TheRoyalMemeFamily @PrincessSansa i seem to remember this was at least two bottles of wine in for you

@PrincessSansa: @QueenDany @TheRoyalMemeFamily pretty sure you were 4, but who was counting

@DailyMail: it’s highly inappropriate for a sitting monarch and other royal members to be out drinking and showcasing that online - read the article here

@QueenDany: @DailyMail

@PrincessSansa: @QueenDany @DailyMail

The Memes of the Royalest Kind@TheRoyalMemeFamily:Royal bodyguard spotted yet AGAIN with a different model

@TheRoyalMemeFamily: who is he

@PodrickPayne: @TheRoyalMemeFamily

Arya ‘Not Today’ Stark @AryaStark:

@JonSnow: @AryaStark 👀

@PrincessSansa: @AryaStark 👀

@RealBranStark: @AryaStark 👀

@RickonStark: @AryaStark 👀

@RobbWinterfell: @AryaStark 👀

@RickonStark:

@RickonStark: That’s it. That’s the tweet

8:29pm - Pod: so what youre saying is that i’m a chad?

8:29pm - Sansa: no a himbo is necessarily a chad

8:30pm - Pod: im more himbo than chad

8:31pm - Sansa: you can be a chad if you’re not a himbo but you can’t be a himbo if you’re not a chad

8:32pm - Gendry: you guys know this is the group chat right?

8:33pm - Sansa: now gendry is a chad

8:35pm - Gendry: low blow sansa

#gendrya #got fic #gendry x arya #arya x gendry #gendrya fic #my fics #chivalry fell on its sword

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djangounchaine · 5 years

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New life chapter 4

"I know that this isn't the same as your world but once you see how Beach City is like, I think you'll like it here," Steven says as he and Connie were walking with Crona along the beach. As Crona follows them he stops and looks at the ocean. He stops and decides to take a good look at the whole scene.

"I-it's so c-calm," he though as the waves hit and just listens to the sound of the waves splashing the shore. The more he looks at the beach it reminded him of something but he couldn't remember what it was. As Crona continues to just stare at the beach until Ragnarok starts to pull on his lips and pokes his head hard.

"Crona? Crona! Quit staring staring into space and get your mind back on earth you wimp," Ragnarok says aggressively as he continues to bully Crona

"Ow ow ok I'll stop." Crona whines as he tries to get Ragnarok to stop him from bullying him by pushing away his hands away

"Could you stop!"

"Huh?" Ragnarok stops what he's doing and turns his head and looks at Connie, who has her arms cross, and is looking at Ragnarok with an annoyed look on her face while Steven looks worried

"Can you go a minute without bullying him!" Connie states

"Listen you little shrimp. I can do whatever I want with the nervous wreck, got it." Ragnarok warns as he got his face closer to Connie's. He crosses his arms and states down at her while Connie glares back at him

R-r-Ragnarok pl-please stop." Crona stutters

"Shut it Crona." Ragnarok angrily replies

"oh no this isn't going well", Steven thought as he runs in between Connie and Ragnarok. "wow wow calm down guys", he advise and looks at Ragnarok. "Come on Ragnarok just be nice", Steven asks and in response Ragnarok blows a raspberry. Steven just sighs "i really hope he doesn't continue like this", he mutters to himself before turning his attention back to Crona, "Hey Crona?"

"Y-yes" Crona replies

"What were you looking at?" Steven asks

"I-I was l-l-looking at the ocean", Crona replies as he points the ocean

"Really was this the first time you see the ocean?" Steven asks

"n-no it just f-feels familiar" Crona stutters

"Really? Are you starting to regain your memories?" Connie asks with interest.

Crona looks back at the ocean again. It just feels familiar yet he cant put his finger on it.

"N-n-no sorry?" Crona apologize while looking down

"At least your making progress even if it takes a while" Connie assures him with a smile but Crona still has a sad look on his face

"Hey Crona" Crona looks at Steven who is smiling at him, "Do you want some time look at the ocean?". In Steven mind he though if seeing the ocean was familiar to him, than by allowing him to look at the ocean can help him regain some of his memories. Crona in response blinks before looking at the ocean again, he stays quiet and listens to the waves hitting the beach. Crona starts to walk closer to the waters and feels the water hit his shoes.

"Ocean" he though. Where did he remembered this but where. All these thoughts flood through his mind but nothing comes up again. Crona in the end just sighs as he couldn't remember anything relating to an ocean and he turns to Steven and Connie, "N-nothing" he mumbles sadly

"It's okay" Steven says "we're just gonna have to wait a bit longer" he looks at Crona with a smile but crona's facial expression didn't change. Meanwhile, Ragnarok was looking at the sky looking bored before looking at everyone else.

"Hey you two, can we hurry up get on the tour" he haste

"Oh right the tour" and with that Steven and Connie turn around and start walking with crona walking behind them. As they walk past some boulders of rocks, Crona slows down a bit to see that the boulders. To him they look like fingers!

"Those rocks where once part of the temple" Steven explains as he points up to the statue. Crona and Ragnarok look at where the bottom right arm is broken and just by looking at the distance from the fingers from the statue, they assume the rest of the arm is buried underneath the sand. Crona then looks at the distance ans sees similar looking boulder

"I-Is th-that part of s-statue?" Crona asks and Steven looks over to see and then looks to Crona

"Oh yeah those were once part of the statue and the other arm uhm well I don't know where the other arm is" Steven explains

"Oh" Crona says quietly

"I gotta say whoever made this sure did a good job" Ragnarok mocks as he slow claps

"Ragnarok" Crona whines

"Shut up Crona" Ragnarok threats

"Ragnarok, the statue erodes over time and the statues arms broke apart because it couldn't sustain the weight", Connie explains but Ragnarok didn't bother to hear her and just complains to no one in particular

"Ugh" she sighs in frustration as she has a feeling that Ragnarok would be a problem. Steven notices and tries to help improve the situation as he got a little nervous that things can go a bad

"Okay now that you seen the temple now its time for you guys to see Beach City" Steven says to them with a smile

"Finally let's get this stupid little tour" Ragnarok complains. Steven and Connie just ignore Ragnarok as they walk forward with Crona walking behind them and a few minutes later they all finally begin to see buildings and as they walk to the closest building, Crona and Ragnarok see a giant donut sign on top of the building and with a sign that says BIG DONUT underneath it sign. Steven and Connie stop near the glass doors and they turn to Crona and Ragnarok

"welcome to the Big Donut, its one of my favorite place to visit" Steven says with a smile

"Oh I bet it is" Ragnarok snickers

"Ragnarok" Crona whines and Ragnarok puts his right hand on top of Crona's head and his left hand underneath Crona's chin and starts to shake his head

"Shut it Crona I can say what ever I want!" Ragnarok warns

"Hey Ragnarok"

Ragnarok stops and turns to Connie, "What?" he asks

"We should have mention this earlier but can you go back into inside of Crona's body" Connie asks nicely

"Why" Ragnarok asks

"Because you might scare some people" she explains and Ragnarok looks at Connie with suspicion

"Does anybody know that fat boy is living with those alien chicks?" Ragnarok asks

"yes" Connie responds with a scowl

"Then I should be allowed to be out" Ragnarok he states

"Hey Ragnarok!" Steven says and Ragnarok looks at Steven, "You see people in Beach city only know the Crystal Gems but that's it. We did mention that Gems exist but there was some issues along time ago. So now only the Crystal Gems remain on earth and they kept to themselves." Ragnarok stays quiet while tapping his right index finger on Crona's head.

"So nobody on earth besides this city knows right now those Gem chicks are aliens?" Ragnarok asks

"yep" Steven responds and with all that being said, Ragnarok simply returns back inside Crona's body.

"S-sorry" Crona apologize as he rubs the back of his head embarrassingly

"Its ok" Connie says and the trio finally went inside the Big Donut. Inside Crona immediately smells the aroma of fruit and sees a wet floor sign. In front of him is a counter, on the left there was baked goods in and variety of other good Also he sees signs . Crona never saw a place like this up close.

"Well what do you think?" Steven asks

"I-It looks nice" Crona comments. Crona keeps looking around before turning back at Connie and Steven. "Uhm so is an-anyone here?" Crona asks nervously. Steven realize that no one is at the counter

"Yeah in fact where Sadie and Lars?" he asks as he scratches his head. "You think they're on a lunch break?" He asks Connie

"No either Sadie or Lars should be at the counter." Connie says and as she finished her sentence a door open from the hallway and the trio tilt their heads to right to see a blonde girl wearing purple shirt with the logo of the Big Donut. The girl looks at the trio and smiles

"Hey Steven. Hey Connie and-." She greets and pauses as she looks at Crona, "Hey Steven, who's this?" she asks

"Oh this is Crona." Steven responds and he looks at Crona. "Crona this is Sadie"

Crona blinks and lifts his hand in the air, albeit shacking a bit. "H-hi" he greets nervously. Sadie smiles as she goes behind the counter and she waves at him to come closer. He doesn't move from where he was standing

"Is something wrong?" Sadie asks him

"uh oh n-no no-nothings wrong" Crona responds and he slowly walks towards the counter. "Its just that I'm uh don't know to deal with new people" he says in a low voice and rubs his shoulder.

"Oh so your from out of town?", Sadie ask

"I guess you can say that", he says nervously

"Ok" Sadie raise an eyebrow at Crona's response but ignores it and decides to change the subject. "So how did you meet Steven and Connie?" Crona just looks awkwardly at her and looks down.

"Um I-I-I just got here" he stutters.

"What?" Sadie is now even more confuse. She looks over at Steven and Connie

"Its a bit confusing right now. His memories are bit foggy but what we know is that he teleported here." Connie explains

"By a flash of light," Steven adds in.

"You mean like those warp pads?" Sadie asks after remembering her time on Mask Island

"No he's from another Earth." Steve says with a nervous smile. Sadie's jaw drops as she looks at Crona again. She stays quiet before she shook her head. She clears her head and gives Crona a force smile

"Oh how interesting." She says to him trying not to make Crona uncomfortable. Crona just blinks and looks away. Sadie then looks at Steven

"How long has he been here?" she asks him

"Just today," he responds

"Well more specifically just within the last hour," Connie says

"And the Gems allowed him to stay," Steven finish. Saddie just blinks and made a flat expression. She opens her mouth but nothing came out. Instead she shock her head and looks at Crona

"Hey Crona," she asks softly and Crona turns his head slowly. "I know things are a bit weird but you'll get use to staying here," she assures him. Crona blinks and walks forward towards Sadie.

"uhm so um wh-whats it like l-living here?" he asks nervously as he taps his index

"Beach City is nice place. Nice setting, everyone is nice, and things are peaceful around here," she says with a smile

"Um ok s-so um," he couldn't muster another word as it feels so odd to talk to another person. Now that he's thinking about it all he was doing is just meeting random strangers. He gulps before he speaks again, "I-I'm sorry. I'm n-not use to talking to different people," he says quietly

"I get that feeling and since your new here but like I said you'll get used to living" she assures him

"T-thanks" he stutters. Crona looks around curiously before looking back at Sadie, "w-what exactly d-do you do here?" he asks. Both Steven and Connie smile as they're glad to see that Crona is talking with Sadie and trying to be less shy.

"The things I do here lets see: mop the floors, bake the donuts, keep things neat, I'm the cashier, re-stock tissues, cups, spoons, the ice cream" she keeps on talking Crona is just baffle that she has to do all those things. He tilt his slowly to the left as he was confused at all the things Sadie does

"Uhm Sadie" Sadie stops talking and listens to Crona. "Do y-you really d-do all those things by yourself?" he asks

"Oh no not all the time because Lars works with me," she responds with a smile.

"Hey where is Lars anyway?" Steven asks

"Lars is-," before Sadie could finish, Lars comes in. "Oh there he is," she finish. Crona looks at the boy: he's taller than everyone and a bit bigger than crona, he's wearing the same type of shirt that Sadie was wearing and is wearing ripped dark blue jeans. As he walks he has his back hunch, his hands are in his pockets. At first when he walks by, he has an uncaring look on his face before looking at Steven, Connie, and Crona

"Oh hey Steven. Connie," Lars says indifferently. As he pass the them all and got behind the counter. "Hey sadie," he greets

"Lars where were you?" Sadie asks raising an eyebrow with suspicion

"I oversleep" Lars says in defense

"Better late than ever as usual," she rolls her eyes but her attitude becomes more positive as she points to Crona, Steven, and Connie. "Lars say hello to Crona."

Lars turns to finally notice Crona, who he just ignored, and now that he took note at how weird looking the kid is. Stratching his head, he asks Steven, "Crona? Steven where did she came from?"

Steven and Connie become silent. They both look at Crona and they start to giggle a bit. "Actually Lars, Crona is a guy," he corrects

"WAIT THAT'S A GUY!" he shouts and is jaw drop by it. Lars just stares at Crona before he bursts out laughing and hitting the countertop with his hand. "Hahahahahahahaha wait haha are you serious haha. I haha haha" Lars didn't need to finish as everyone all knew what was about to say. Lars reaction gave everyone mix reactions: Connie just puts her right hand on her face in shame, Steven is confuse at what was so funny, Sadie is pinching the bridge of her nose in frustration and looks like she was about to hit Lars. Crona just stood there looking unnervingly and slowly walks towards Lars. Lars laughs slowly die out and looks at Crona, who's is now standing a few inches. "Hey man, heha no offense I really though you were a girl. I mean you have pink hair and you wear a dress," he explains

"Its a robe," Crona corrects

"What?" Lars says

"Its a robe. Not a dress," Crona corrects him again. There was another moment of silence before Sadie elbows Lars

"Ow" Lars turns to Sadie. She was giving him an threatining look causing him gulp and change his face to a more friendlier expression but he angrily though why he can't make a joke. "Listen Crona, you get that I was just joking," he says hoping he doesn't have keep apoligizing. Crona didn't say anything. In fact, the way he was looking at him was starting to creep him out.

"I doesn't really matter" he says in a low voice, "People always get confused by me but it really doesn't matter to me."

"phew what a relief." Lars sighs in relief out in the open without realizing Sadie was getting more piss at him for being ignorant of his behavior. However, she decides that it wasn't worth it.

"Say would you like a donut?" Sadie asks him.

Crona blinks and looks at Sadie with some uncertaintly. "A do-donut?" he never eaten a donut before he doesn't know if he can de-

"You should try it one" Crona blinks as Steven walks to the counter and gives Sadie something. Crona looks at it closely and its a green colored paper.

"Which donut would you like to have?" Steven asks. Crona didn't say anything yet, he's unsure about eating something new. He wants to reject the offer but his stomach rumbles. He blush emberassly and decides to just eat a donut. He looks at the choices to see a bunch of choices. He place his index finger on his chin as he tries to decide which on to pick but he can't decide since he never had a donut and look at Steven

"um I-I I don't know. Can you pick one" he timidly asks Steven.

"Okay, lets see here how about the chocolate glaze donut," Steven suggest.

"O-okay," Crona responds

"Alright here you go. One chocolate glaze donut," Sadie says with a smile as she grabs a donut from the counter and hands it to Crona. Crona himself gently takes the donut from her and he takes a closer look at the donut: it felt warm in his hand, it gives off a sweet auroma that gives him a sudden urge to eat it. It only intentifies as his stomach and is about to take a bit before

"Hey where's mine!" Everyones's eyes shot wide open. Lars and Sadie look around to see who said that, while Connie, Steven and Crona eyes pop open and Ragnarok pops out of Crona. Lars and Sadie just stair at with pure shock as Ragnarok just looks down at the two menacinly while having his arms cross. "Don't I get one!" he thretens and Sadie responds

"Um w-we-well I-i-" Sadie stutters in fear

"AAAAHHH. AAAAHHH," Lars screams like a little girl as he fall on his back and points at Ragnarok. "AAAAGGG. STEVEN WHAT IS THAT THING!"

Ragnarok slams his hands on the counter and leans in to look down at Lars. "Hey scream queen, how about you shut up and give me a donut," he threatens but all he does is just stare in fear.

"Ragnarok please stop," Crona pleads

"Shut up crona," Ragnarok replies

"Here, Here you go," Sadie says frantically. Ragnarok and Crona look to see Sadie holding another chocolate glaze donut.

"Finally now gimme th-" Ragnarok didn't finish the sentence as Connie push Crona away from the counter and along with Ragnarok while at the same time Crona drops his donut. Steven immediately forms his bubble trapping the four of them

"What the hell is that for!" Ragnarok yells, "Wait where the hell this thing came from?" he asks aggresively

"I'm half gem," Steven shows Raganarok and Crona his gem where his belly button should be. Crona looks at the gem, he blinks with confusion and didn't know what to say as he didn't know what else Steven could do. However, Ragnarok wasn't impress

"So what, why did you trap me?" he angrily asks

"You were about to attack Sadie and Lars," Connie points out

"Ragnarok we could have ordered another donut" Steven adds on

"Well excuse me if i wanted a donut now!," Ragnarok complains

As the three argue, Crona just stays quiet and shivers, he looks to see Sadie and Lars still terifiied and are looking directly at Crona. He tilts his head down and slowly gets up and gets up.

"Steven," he says softly. Steven, Connie, and Ragnarok look at Crona. He turns to them with a despress look. "can we please leave," he pleads and immediately Ragnarok start punching Crona's head

"Hey what about my donut!" Ragnarok complains causing different reactions from everyone: Steven just stares at him with disbelief, Connie just wants to hit Ragnarok for causing trouble and expects to be rewarded. To make it worse Crona didn't even get to eat a donut that was given to him.

"HERE" everyone turn to see a chocolate donut on the counter. Lars and Sadie poke their heads above the counter looking terrified. "Take it! TAKE IT AND GO AWAY," he screams. Ragnarok simply took it and eats it.

"See its not so hard. All right lets go Crona," he commands and Crona just follows his command and walks out the door. "Hey short stacks hurry up and continue this dumb tour," he says nonchalantly leaving both Connie and Steven dumbfound.

"Sorry Saddie and Lars," they both say at the same time as they go out to catch Crona and Ragnarok, leaving Lars and Saddie shivering in fear. The two find Crona and Ragnarok waiting for them near the entrance outside

"What is wrong with you two!" Connie scolds causing Crona to wince and Ragnarok to stare down at her.

"All I wanted was a donut, so what if those two scardy cats overreact to seeing me," Ragnarok states. Connie didn't want to respond to Ragnarok's comment, she instead looks at Crona

"Crona do something about him," she demands but Crona looks at her wide eye. Crona gulps and slowly looks up and sees Ragnarok looking down at him menacingly. He trembles as he tries to say something but couldn't.

"Ragnarok," Ragnarok looks to Steven who's looking at him a bit angrily, "Stop it," he says but Ragnarok just folds his arms and looks away

"No" he responds defiently and Steven decides to try something else

"Can you at least go back inside Crona's body?" Steven asks and Ragnarok looks back at him

"Do people in this town know about your weird alien friends?" Ragnarok asks and Steven got a bit confuse

"Yeah, why?" Steven asks

"Then no, if this town can handle aliens, then I'm sure as hell they can handle me," Ragnarok states. Steven scratches his head, now its getting difficult to handle Ragnarok. Steven was about to say something until Crona starts talking.

"R-ragnarok," Crona says meekly causing everyone to look at him, "Ple-please be nice," he mumbles with his head down and in response Ragnarok pulls Crona's nose

"Don't tell me what to do you little pink shit!" Ragnarok threatens him. Before he could do more, Steven jumps and floats and looks at Ragnarok face-to-face

"Fine!" Steven yells for the first time leaving the three silent, "You can be out but promise me you won't cause any problems," Steven demands. Ragnarok rubs his chin and looks up

"If I want food, will you give me food?" Ragnarok asks smuggliy causing Steven to sigh in defeat

"Fine," he says a bit begrudglinly

"Then alright then," Ragnarok says victoriesly as he place his hands behind his head and relaxes as if he ways laying on a chair much to the dismay of Connie and Steven as they start walking and Crona follows them.

As the everyone stays quiet, Crona though about how emberassing this whole thing, he taps his idex fingers and looks sick, he should have said no, this whole thing was a mess from the start and all he wanted to know is how did this happen to him and just wants to go back to where he belongs. Back to Lady-. He stops maybe their was a reason for him being here. Was he suppose to here? Was he on a mission? If so he can't recall it. His face got paler and his body shakes even more as now he thinks of how he could be punish by Lady Med-

"Crona?" he lost focus on his thoughts and sees Connie looking at him concerningly. "What's wrong?"

"N-nothing, I-im fine," he stutters hoping not to get more attention.

Connie raise an eyebrow and turns back forward. Crona just sighs grateful that she didn't ask more questions. He gulps and looks forward and tries not to get more attention back to himself.

Steven stops and points to a building with T-shirts on display. Crona looks at the several T-shirts with different colors and odd designs for them. Truth be told Crona didn't seem that much interested in cloths and just looks at the store apathetic.

"So if you need so clothes, we can come by to get you some clothes," Steven explains

"O-okay," Crona replies

"If you do, I better be there so I don't have to be emberasse coming out the wimp looking like an idiot," Ragnarok rudely comment. Connie and Steven ignore his comment and they continue and reach a place with the sign saying FISH STEW PIZZA the four of them look through the windows to see 4 people: a trio of teenagers sitting on a table and someone at the counter.

"Oh hey its Kiki, Jenny, Sour Cream and Buck," Steven points out. Crona steps in closer to see. He blinks at the sight of the girls in confusion.

"Those g-girls, are they related?" Crona asks as the girls look very similar to each other.

"Oh yeah Jenny and Kiki are twin sisters," Steven gladly explains, "the two help run this place with their dad and grandma. Although it's usually Kiki who takes the job more serious than Jenny." He points to Sour Cream, "that's Sour Cream, the ones with white hair, and that's Buck, with the one wearing sunglasses. Their all great too," he smiles

"Really?" Crona asks

"Yep their really great but will introduce you two to them some other time," Connie says trying not repeat what happen in with Lars and Saddie. Crona nods in agreement with her and they continue walking until they get to the next building with a sign saying BEACH CITYWALK FRIES.

"This is another place if you wanna eat something," Steven explains, and on cue Crona stomach rumbles again. It was a this moment Steven remembers that Crona never ate his donut. Steven runs ahead of them to look at the counter to see his friend Peedee standing window looking bored until he sees Steven.

"Oh how's it going Steven," Peedee asks

"Nothing much I just came here to get two order of fries please," Steven asks politely.

"Really?, normally you'll ask for fry bits," Peedee chuckles as he gets the fries ready.

"It's actually for Crona and Ragnarok," Steven clarifies

"For who?" Peedee asks

"Their staying with me and I'm just showing them beach city." Steven explains.

"I see, well fries are ready," he places food.

"Oh but before you see them, just stay calm," he advise and Peedee gives him an odd look

"Steven, remember when Frybo came to life? I think I can handle the two," Peedee assures him.

"Okay you guys can come out," Steven calls and Connie, Crona, and Ragnarok appear in front of Peedee. Looking at the two, Peedee stays quite and just stares at the two. Peedee looks at how massive Ragnarok is and how he's only just half a body that's just sticking out of the kid's back. He continues to stare awkwardly at the two and he slowly pushes the two order of fries to them.

"There on the house," he squeaks and Ragnarok slams the palm on his left had on the counter and points at Peedee

"MY MAN!" he grabs his fries, squirts a lot of ketchup, he opens his mouth wide and flungs the fries in the air, and catches them in one bite. He swallows and licks his lips. "Hmmm Hmm, nice and salty," he compliments. Crona on the other hand, slowly took one fry and bites it. He slowly much as it and swallows.

"It tastes good," he compliments softly.

"Thanks," Peedee says and leans forward at Connie and Steven, "uh here did you find these two?"

"Their from a different world," Connie says and Peedee just nods

"Ok, I think I understand that," Peedee says with a hint of uncomfortable tone, he coughs and adjusts himself and smiles at Crona and Ragnarok, "come by anytime," he smiles. Crona just blinks and nods

"Thanks spaghetti hair," Ragnarok comments making Peedee looks at a strand of his hair. Before he can comment, a noise from the kitchen.

"Ronaldo, what did you do?" He yells and a taller, obese, glasses wearing and same color hair as Peedee but more curlier.

"It wanst my fault, I swear," he says in defense, "i was just looking for a some tools and OH MY GOODNESS," he shouts after looking at Crona and Ragnarok. He immideatly runs into the kitchen and everyone except Crona and Ragnarok, gave a worrying look while Crona and Ragnarok are confuse. A door is pushed open, and Ronaldo runs out holding a camera.

"Now where, there you two are," he points at the two and run towards them until he's so close and his camera is shoved at his face. "please tell me how you like this. Please, please, please explain what are you: are you a human, who bonded with a sludge, are you an experiment who escape a government facility," he inquires with excitement. Crona on the other hand is freaking out, Ronaldo is pushing himself on him, causing to stubble backwards while Ronaldo kept on.

"P-p-p-plea-ase," Crona couldn't even get the words out as he couldn't deal with this. Meanwhile Connie and Steven are trying to push Ronaldo away, while Peedee chastise him

"Dude what is wrong with you!," Peedee shouts but Ronaldo is more focuse on Steven and Connie

"Come on guys this a great discovery!" He states as he pushes past them and gets uncomfortably close again and points the camera at Ragnarok. In fact, Ronaldo is moving forward, pushing Crona and almost falls down, all while questioning Ragnarok, "Please tell me what are you? Are you an alien from outer space, an experiment, a stand! PLEASE TELL ME YOUR A STAND!" He screams with glee.

"RAGNAROK, DARK SWORD MODE," Crona scream and Ragnarok liquifies and morphs into large, black broadsword. Ronaldo eyes sparkle with joy but Steven and Connie got a bad feeling

What happen next happen so fast that if someone blink, they would have missed what could have occurred. The frightened boy extends his arm outward and Ragnarok's body liquidfies and morphs into a black, broad sword. Steven and Connie eyes focus in shock seeing ragnarok's new form. Ronaldo however stares in excitement as his eyes sparkle and mouth gaps open. He wanted to say something else but his mind so clouded with excitement but comes back to reality with the sound of a clang. Coming back to reality, he notices he sees pink, a bubble. His pupils looks to his left to notice the sword in contact with the the bubble. He gulps as he realize what woukd have happen to him and starts to sweat.

"Oh huh hu got to go hehe," he chuckles nervously. Steven slowly disintegrates his bubble and Ronaldo sprints from an opening and back into the restaurant leaving everyone in shock of Crona's actions. Peedee, his eyes wide in shock, slowly closes the window, while putting WE'RE CLOSED sign and slowly disappears from them.

"CRONA, WHAT WAS THAT FOR?" Connie screams but Crona is just shaking his pupils expand with a look of fear.

"Ok I think we showed enough, let's get you back to the house," Steven says hoping to get Crona away from other people. Ragnarok morphs back to his usual self and pokes Crona.

"Damn it Crona, that shit head still alive," he complains only to be chastice from Steven and Connie

"NO" they both scream

"You can't do that, Ronaldo may have been obnoxious but you can't kill him," Connie states

"B-but she s-said it was ok," he stutters leaving Steven and Connie flabbergas and Ragnarok hit Crona's head. Connie was about to say something but her cell phone rang and picks it up.

"Hello... Oh mom hey.. Now but...ok I'll be there," she hangs up, "i have to leave," she tells Steven

"Its ok, I'll take care of Crona," Steven assures her and Connie leaves. Crona looks at her as she runs until she's out of view before looking back at Steven. The silence between them sets a unsettling feeling for Steven, so he decides to break the silence.

"Let's go back to the house," Steven says and Crona forward and Steven walks behind him. What disturbs Steven was not just Crona's actions but what he says, he definitely needs the gems with this.

#steven universe #crossover #beach city residents #connie maheswaran #soul eater crona #ragnarok #souleater

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xhaotixaesthetica · 5 years

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College! Jaebum x Kinda Mad Genius! Reader

Starlink Intergalactic Navigator

You are in: a genetic mutation of Gaia, the dwarf planet

look at this cute ass idiot ugh my heart

so WE’RE GONNA SPICE HIS AU UP A BIT totally not because I’m already sick of the same reader inserts, just enjoy this as a story and don’t complain pls

in this au you’re an astrophysics and computer programming major, minoring in bioengineering

in other words, you’re smart af

like you’re one of those child prodigy kids

Graduated high school early and took a bunch of AP's and CLEP tests so you’re way ahead and somewhere in between a junior and a senior but since you’re so young, you just say you’re a junior

you literally have the IQ of a genius and a bunch of Ivy league schools got in a fight over you but you were like nah nah i want something fUn so you came to SEOUL WOO HOO

you get A's in everything without even trying but that's OK because it leaves more room for you to do more SCIENCE

currently in a polyamorous relationship between you, Math, and Science

you’re really fascinated by the complexity of the universe but at the same time really into physics and math so when you found out that astrophysics existed when you were like 12, you knew that was it for you

you barely have time to eat, much less be fashionable, so you wear pretty nothing but jeans, huge hoodies, Converse, and a super hero t-shirt underneath (same but just because i’m too broke to dress nice)

with good brains comes bad everything else and you’re a hot fucking mess

clumsy, notes scattered all over the place, writing astrophysics shit in the margins of all your papers and doodling constellations on them while the professor lectures, it’s bad

you’re actually kind of extroverted and hyper but you just focus all that energy into astrophysics so everyone thinks you’re a hermit

you’re not obsessed with video games and comic books specifically, you’re just obsessed with space

like Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Ender's Game, Prey, Alien, Dead Space, and even Halo, you love em all, cause fuCkinGH spACE MAN same i’m a space gay

you aLwAyS pLaYS THE FUCKIN SPACE OVERTURE ON YOUR PHONE AND WALK IN SLOW MO INTO YOUR APARTMENT AND YOUR ROOMMATE IS LIKE I HAD TO WATCH THAT WITH MY OWN TWO EYES

always writing reminders on yourself but they only help 60% of the time because you’re a hot mess

you can play the harp and the sitar?? the most random ass instruments, you literally have your harp in your bedroom and your sitar in your lab and like they were gifts from one of your cousins and you’re really protective over them

whenever you have a mental block you sit cross-legged and start playing your harp/sitar and chanting OM or the lyrics to We Will Rock You and your roommates are like omg they really are a mad scientist

you don't mind relationships but like no one wants to be with you cause they think you’re kind of fucking insane so you try not to think about it and just blow stuff up in the chem lab

like you’re really excited, you’ll gladly talk to people and you’re really bubbly and happy and friendly but all you talk about is astrophysics??? and you’re not on like level one, no you started reading college level astrophysics books when you were 14, you’re like wayyyy past PhD level so it's like you’re speaking another language

and no one wants to hang out with you like they think it's cute how passionate you are and how fucking just warm and open you are but still no one wants to be around you cause you’re like some sort of mad scientist and they're not interested in what you’re talking about

but you keep a smile on your face and keep to your astrophysics even though you start to think something's wrong with you and start getting kinda sad

aw bby :’(

and tHEN THEY WERE ROOMMATES that's when Jaebum came along

Jaebum is majoring in Ancient Studies and minoring in Greek and he’s Captain of the Football Team

pretty much every male-attracted person likes him but ain't no one going near that boy cause he is T E R R I F Y I N G

wears all black and never says anything and then when you talk to him he just has this resting bitch face on with no expression and everyone's like I’ll I’ljust go now and he just continues reading

he’s always reading with his earbuds in, you bother him it's your funeral

and it's weird cause like he has friends a precious few and ppl know he's not cold with them so why’s he ALWAYS COLD AND APATHETIC TO EVERYONE ELSE LIKE YOU GOOD MATE???

knows he's terrifying and uses it to his advantage

has no problem glaring down people who reach for the same thing at the supermarket or try cutting in front of him at starbuck’s and they near shit themselves

does not give two shits about all the people staring at him all the time as long as they don't talk to him or interrupt his reading

stays at home unless he's at class, practice, or a game

on the Dean’s List, and a massive teacher’s pet

but still, people just like to admire him for his looks and gush about how mysterious he is and that really irks him cause no one wants to actually spend the time to get to know him he’s not even that mysterious, he’s actually a bit of a crackhead so he's like i don't need y'all i have the Gupta Dynasty to keep me company

youngjae and yugyeom rolling their eyes, like HeRe HyUnG GOES AGAIN

knows more about ancient worlds than the current world?? like sometimes mark catches him staring at technology like it's an alien concept and he's like dude you've had a cell phone since you were like 12, when was the last time you had a break from reading that, chill out for a second and come back to modern times

and jb just scoffs like i don't need your modern times and buries his head in the book again but he just wants someone who's able to talk about the present AND the past with him without ignoring one cause he thinks both are really important

anyways one day you were late to an 8am class and you were rushing and dropped some papers and Jaebum came across it and he was like what in ThE HELL IS THIS cause first of all it was almost completely illegible and then when he did manage to read it, he couldn't understand it cause it was real complex math and science shit and he looked at the name and he knew who you were cause you’re the campus genius and the campus crazy

so he hunts you down until he comes across your lab later on in the day and you’re frantically looking through your BILLIONS OF PILES of looseleaf paper and jb's just thinking about how much of a fit jinyoung would have if he saw this tomfoolery

and he handed you your stuff and you were so grateful and friendly and you reminded him of a crazier version of youngjae

he couldn't help but be curious when he saw the really complicated math and science going on on your paper and he was like what's that, how does it work, what's the history

for a full fifteen seconds, you looked at him like he was god incarnate and you like i'M gLaD yOu AsKeD

and you were talking really fast but the way your eyes lit up when you talked about astrophysics and the way the sun from the window illuminated your features jfc

jb didn't believe in love in first sight he swore he didn't

unless it was you

like even if you weren’t conventionally pretty and most people wouldn't even notice you, bummie didn’t care, it was like you were the goddamn sun or something

he stops you in the middle of explaining and he's like look you're going a bit too fast, so could you repeat what you said but just a lil bit . . . slower

and for a long moment, you were stunned jungshook because like this boi . . . this devastatingly handsome boy who blows everyone off and makes them wet their pants in fear wants to hear me rant to him about astrophysics

and he actually wants you to slow it down so he can understand instead of just pretending to listen

and like you may be a genius but JB just broke your brain for a second

but then you jump back into it like yeah sure

and jae honestly finds you fucking adorable like how excited you get about astrophysics and he actually finds himself interested in it and then he starts talking about ancient cultures and greek and you already kinda know everything he's talking about and enjoy the conversation and he's all heart eyes

gets protective over you after like 2 days???

you don't care, you’re just happy there's someone who thinks you’re interesting so you don't even notice him glaring at anyone who talks to you and always hanging around you to scare other guys off

tbh bummie doesn't really comprehend why people don't like being around you cause like??? you’re so fucking pretty and cute?? you took all his uwus reader

only takes like 10 days before JB finds out you’re really affectionate and you’re hugging and cuddling all the time but he actually???likes it

and soon he's the one begging you for cuddles and you’re like ( ^_^) ofc babe lemme just finish doing these calculations right quick and JB's like asdfghjkl did they just call me what i think they just called me

but like you guys are always hanging at your lab and since JB doesn't really talk except with you and his friends and you never talk about anything but astrophysics on the off chance she gets back to the dorm in time enough to talk at all no one knows that you guys are even hanging out

it's not long after that jae asks you out and he takes you to an amusement park and you have a FiElD dAy because sooooooo much math? and pretty colors? and cotton candy? and he's made you the happiest person ever and in that moment when he sees your face he just can't help himself like pls be my s/o and you’re like ASDFGHJKL ARE YOU PLAYING WITH ME RIGHT NOW JFC OFC

and he just drops a bomb on his friends like they're all going out to dinner and he brings you and he's got his arm around your waist and he's just like guys meet my s/o and everyone's choking like S/O We ThOuGhT YoU wErE aRo oR sMtHiNG and for a minute they're so confused because no one even knew jaebum was talking to someone much less the mad scientist person when did this happen

and like they can see all throughout dinner that you’re really fucking strange but it's kind of cute and it makes bummie happy so Welcome to the Family, we have cookies

lol friends? nope, say goodbye to those, everyone is so terrified of bummie and his resting bitch face and them muscles that they refuse to come near you cause you’ve basically got Jaebum stamped on your forehead but that's ok because somehow you became really good friends with his friends and like you have this group chat that jae's not in specifically so they can share embarrassing things for you to tease him about later

but bummie highkey encourages it because if he pretends to get mad, you’ll play your harp for him and he loves that shit

jaebum will knock the living daylights out of anyone who mistreats you or makes you feel bad

like one time yall were walking back after a date and this dude grabbed your ass and was about to open his mouth to say some vulgar shit but he didn’t even get the chance before jaebum LEAPED ON HIM LIKE A FUCKING INSECT AND MOWED HIS ASS D O W N

jae had like two scratches on him meanwhile the dude on the floor probably needed a goddamn ambulance and he just took your hand and continued walking like anyways, like i was saying, no one can give me a valid reason why I shouldn’t get a cat

yall will 10/10 adopt a cat together

well it was supposed to be one but yall were weak bitches, so it turned into 3 same

at first yall rotated the cats between y’all’s apartments but then you were both like let’s just fucking move in together omfg

bam bam constantly breaks into your apartment to play with your cats

you come and cheer jae on at his football games

the first time everyone was SHOOK

for fuck’s sake, you just learned what a touchdown was when you infiltrated a superbowl party for the food sAME, why tf were you even here

but then they saw jae beam at you and they were like omfg, they’re these people

when they win, he runs up and scoops you into his arms and spins you around, pressing a bunch of kisses all over your face and calling ou his good luck charm and you’re screaming at him for hugging you while he’s sweaty and gross even though you’re laughing and kissing him back

when he loses, you and him go to McDonalds after he showers and you just sit at a table eating while he nuzzles his head in your neck and sulks

reader, i highkey advise you to get a couple tats or a body piercing and not tell him

just have your hoodie off one day so he happens to see the tat/piercing and you’ll see his eyes darken and he’s trying to keep calm like

“i didn’t know you had tattoos/piercings”

and he’s looking down at you so intensely he’s almost glaring

“i do, wanna try and find them all?”

you did it

you activated beast mode

whenever jae sees you upset or sad, he’ll just engulf you with his whole body and you can smell his aftershave and feel his warmth while he puts on calming music and tells you greek myths in that smooth, soothing voice

and when you have your head on his chest, half asleep, he’ll just kind of stop for a second because holy fuuck, you’re so gorgeous and you’re his? how did he land you?? he’s the luckiest guy in the world?

and when you look up, wondering why he stopped talking, you see him looking at you with just this really soft, mushy look of complete adoration and before you can even say anything, he’s like i fucking love you

I WAS GONNA WRITE MORE, BUT I GOTTA END IT NOW, I’M FUCKING SOFT HNNNGGH

Gaia, the dwarf planet

#got7 #fluff #jaebum #college au #got imagine #got7 headcanon #reader insert #genius! reader #kpop #got7 scenarios #this is highkey cheesy and cliche and idgaf i love it #youngjae #mark #jinyoung #bambam #yugyeom #gaia #genetic mutation #gaia genetic mutation

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taekookieah · 5 years

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If It Kills Me

To my dearest friend @exoticarmy127

You have inspired me with your writing in so many ways. You are hard working, dedicated and so passionate about what you do it’s incredible. I am so happy that you gave me a chance to be your friend and to let me into your life. This is my first ever piece that I will be posting online so I will say that I am a little nervous but I am excited at the same time. Enjoy my precious angel!

“Is this too much Jungkook? I feel like this is too much”

“Jimin will you please stop playing with your hair, it took me hours to do it”

“That’s hyung to you brat”

Jungkook swatted Jimin’s fussing hands away from touching his perfectly jelled hair that Jungkook slaved over since he knows how much his friend is a perfectionist and this night he’s taking the girl he’s been crushing over for months on a date, so everything must go perfectly.

“Was the eyeliner necessary though?” Jimin whined like a child, slumping his shoulders while scuffing his shoe on the wooden floor.

“Taehyung said it makes your eyes shine, which I can’t disagree with that” Jungkook patted his friend on the back, thumb gentle applying pressure to his shoulder to calm him down which worked but only slightly.

Jungkook took his time looking around the pub that they were in. The lights were dimmed just enough that it gave off a calming atmosphere, but the music was enough to keep people well entertained while they chatted among friends.

Jungkook’s eyes landed on a pair of women walking through the front door which Jungkook recognised one, seeing as Jimin wouldn’t stop showing photos of her to him which led to the many stories of how utterly adorable and cute she is, however the girl accompanying her didn’t seem familiar at all. Jungkook smiled and clapped his friend on the back before nudging his head towards the pair.

“Pucker up buttercup, your date is here” Jungkook wore a shit eating grin before not so gently shoving his friend in their direction.

“You really need to stop hanging around Tae so much, he’s a bad influence”

“Oh, and you’re better?” Jungkook raised an eyebrow.

“Do not bring that up!”

“Bring what up? Oh, you mean that one time you got so drunk that you started stripping all your clothes off or that other time when—”

Jimin shoves his hand across Jungkook’s lips to stop him from talking, however he didn’t expect the younger to start licking at his palm. Jimin shrieked, jumping back and nearly tripping right into his date. Jungkook bit on his lower lip to stop himself from laughing at his friend who’s already doing an excellent job at embarrassing himself.

“Hi there Jimin, are you ok?”

The girl who Jungkook knows held her hands out to help Jimin back to a normal standing position rather than letting him fall flat on his face. Jimin just shot straight back up and took a step back before rubbing the back on his neck, heat rising to his face, but it was mainly concealed by the makeup he was wearing, which Jimin was silently praying to Taehyung now for being so insistent on applying.

“Jessica! Hey there Jess, Hi…uh yeah yeah I’m good. Totally…. uuuhhhh” Jimin was blanking out, and not just a little but he was a complete train wreck. He looked back at Jungkook who shot him a look saying, ‘dear god help me’ while trying to keep what dignity he had left.

“I do apologise for him, he’s mentally challenged” Jungkook winked back at Jimin who just punched him in the chest making him laugh even more.

“It’s ok, I know how he can be” Jessica giggled before tucking a stand of her long black hair behind her ear. She was a small girl, but she looked fit, with a tiny waist but curves that could kill. Her face was slightly rounded giving a more innocent look, but her jawline was sharp and Jungkook knew that she was definitely Jimin’s type. She turned her head towards the girl next to her before nudging her with an elbow.

“This is my friend Kaye, I hope you don’t mind that I brought her along”

“Oh no, not at all, it’s nice to meet you Kaye” Jimin finally composed himself before reaching his hand out towards Kaye. She graciously took his hand shaking it before looking towards Jungkook. Their eyes locked and everything seemed to have stopped in time. Jungkook felt like someone had taken all the oxygen out of his lungs and he couldn’t breathe, but he couldn’t care less. He felt as if an angel itself had descended from the heavens and was blessing him with her presence. She was slightly taller than Jessica but just as small. Maybe not as curvy however Jungkook couldn’t look away from Kaye’s beautiful eyes and face. Everything about her was striking and Jungkook could feel his mouth gaping slightly.

“I’m her moral support, I can safely assume you’re Jimin’s?”

Jungkook kept looking at her hand before she softly cleared her throat, gesturing for Jungkook to take her hand. Jungkook finally snapped out of it before shooting his hand out and grabbing Kaye’s smaller more dainty hand before remembering that he really needs to control his strength because he feels as if he’s squeezing her hand too hard, however she says nothing and just smiles so sweetly Jungkook feels like he’s melting. He knows he’s supposed to be here for his friend, to be his escape man in case all goes crashing and burning and needs to swoop in to take him away, but it seems all logical thinking has left his brain and now everything is all about the girl in front of him.

“Yeah, he’s a special one though I’m not just here for his support, I’m gonna be performing in a little while” Jungkook gestures his head towards the small stage that was only a few feet away that was set up with a stool and a microphone for now. Jungkook had his gear behind the bar since he didn’t want anything to be stolen.

“Oh, that’s cool! What kind of performance will you be giving us tonight?”

“A strip tease” Jimin wiggled his eyebrows at the younger boy, giving him a knowing look as if he knew every single thought that he’s had in the past few minutes. Jungkook shoved his friend away which made everyone chuckle.

“You wish” Jungkook mutters before shaking his fringe out of his eyes. He really needs to get a haircut.

“Just some singing with my baby”

“Your what?” Jessica asks while shrugging her jacket off, which Jimin quite nicely takes into his arms before asking Kaye for hers so he can take them to storage.

“His baby is his guitar, seriously he will not detach himself from that thing”

“Hey don’t call her ‘that thing’”

“Jungkook let’s not start this again please” Jimin huffed before moving towards the bar with everyone’s jackets.

“Can I see her?” Kaye asked, eyes sparkling with delight at the mention of Jungkook’s most precious possession in his life.

“You…you want to see my baby?”

“Ok can you please stop referring to the guitar as your baby? Seriously it’s becoming a little freaky” Jimin scrunches his face up.

“I second to that” Jessica raises her hand, eyebrows drawn together in confusion.

“Thank you!” Jimin raised his hand that wasn’t carrying their jackets.

“Don’t be rude Jess, and of course I would love to see, I don’t know much about instruments, but I love music”

“Well I actually have to go set up now anyway, but I’d be more than happy to show you after?”

“I’d like that very much” Kaye smiles so brightly at Jungkook he felt his heart skip a beat. Jungkook looked over at Jimin and Jessica to see the two of them looking between the two. Jungkook raised a brow at Jimin who just chuckled at himself before giving the girls jackets over to him.

“Since you’re going out back you may as well take these with you. Do you girls want something to drink?” Jimin winked at Jungkook before leading them away towards the bar, leaving Jungkook standing there pursing his lips and sulking. Jungkook huffed before making his way towards the door next to the bar where his precious guitar lay, as well as his skateboard and leather jacket.

It didn’t take long for the place to start becoming busy but not to the point where you had bodies pushing up against each other, nevertheless, Jungkook still felt nervous as he made his way on stage and setting himself up. As he fiddled with the microphone to make sure it was at the right height and plugged his guitar into the sound system he looked around the room to see where his companions were. He spotted them right at the bar, Jimin was animating some story with his arms flailing making both girls laugh. It was nice to see Jimin was including Kaye as well, he was always a social butterfly and was a kind soul at that, he never left anyone out which is something that Jungkook admires about his hyung. As Jimin finished his story he took a sip of his drink that looked like a martini, Jungkook knew he liked his drink sweet which he couldn’t exactly complain about. Martinis were delicious but Jungkook stuck with plain old beer and wine.

Jimin looked over to Jungkook before hooting and raising both thumbs up, encouraging him in his own peculiar way. Jessica and Kaye joined in their own little shouts of encouragement which made Jungkook feel warmth spread through his body, helping calm his nerves. Jimin shouted out for Jungkook to ‘get it’ which Jungkook chose to ignore with a roll of his eyes.

Jungkook slung the guitar strap over his head before placing it comfortably on his shoulders and gently strumming it to make sure it was perfectly in tune. Jungkook was the same as Jimin in this aspect, when it came to music, he had to make sure everything was just right. He settled himself down onto his stool before taking a deep breath.

“Hey guys how are you going tonight?” Jungkook spoke into the microphone with such confidence since he knew that the regulars of this place loved him and always have a wonderful time. He heard many cheers coming all around the bar, everyone going quiet and raising their drinks towards him. Jungkook smiled while readjusting himself into a more comfortable position.

“Thank you all for being here, lucky you all get to have me for a whole hour tonight but please behave yourselves, we have some delicate people in the crowd” Jungkook nodded over to Jimin who just flipped him off. Jungkook just smiled before blowing a kiss back. “Love you too hyung, anyway let’s get started”

Jungkook could play a whole array of songs. Some fast and upbeat, some slow and gentle, however tonight he felt electric and he couldn’t help himself from playing some classics that everyone could sing along to. Jungkook loved to perform. It’s in his blood. Even from an early age he loved to sing, dance, anything that he did was a show and he loved to see the smiles on people’s faces from what he could do.

Tonight, was no exception, everyone was jumping along to the strings of his guitar and singing along to the words he was blasting out. The love and praise that Jungkook received was what he lived for and he couldn’t get enough. Sadly, as time passed, his forehead slightly damp from the heat of the lights on him, he had to announce his last song which everyone sadly complained about. Jungkook raked a hand through his hair, pushing his fringe from his face and showing more of his face before standing up and moving the chair to the side.

“For my last song this is one of my personal favourites, so I hope you all enjoy”

Jungkook shakes his hands, letting the tingling feeling fade before letting his breath even out. Jungkook started strumming slowly and gently, the whole room falling silent, listening to every note and breath. Jungkook closed his eyes and began to sing, listening to his tone to make sure he wasn’t out of pitch, but he had played this song so many times he could just let go.

I found a love, for me. Darling just dive right in, and follow my lead. Well I found a girl, beautiful and sweet. I never knew you were the someone, waiting for me.

Jungkook could feel the words coming from his mouth, fingers plucking away yet he felt as if he was in his own world. He loved to see people’s reactions, however there were times when he liked to be in his own head, away from everything. Away from life and burdens and just sing.

As he continued through the song he felt this intense gaze on him. Sure, there were many eyes on him right now since he was the centre of attention but there was something else that he had never felt before. As he came close to the end of the song he fluttered his eyes open, letting them adjust to the light before searching for what was pulling him in. Straight away his eyes landed on Kaye. Everything else blurred around her, it was as if she was the sun and her gravity was pulling Jungkook towards her.

Baby, I’m dancing in the dark, with you between my arms. Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favourite song. I have faith in what I see. Now I know I have met an angel in person, and she looks perfect. I don’t deserve this, you look perfect tonight.

As he finished the last notes on his guitar the room erupted into cheers and shouts. Jungkook lowered his head, wetting his lips before raising his head, once again looking over at Kaye to see the awe in her eyes, her face lit up while she clapped along with everyone else. Jungkook smiled back at her then looked over to see Jimin and Jessica being all snuggly together. Guess you could say his music had that kind of effect on people. Jungkook took a deep bow and thanked everyone for their love and support before he packed up his belongings and left the stage.

As much as he wanted to rush over to Kaye and ask her how she thought his performance was, he was bombarded with everyone wanting to congratulate him, some even asking for a photo and autographs. As he finally managed to wriggle his way out of their grasp he was able to make his way over to the bar. Jimin already had a bottle of water ready in hand for him which he gladly took and practically gulped the whole bottle as his throat was parched more so than normal.

“Wow, Jungkook I had no idea you were that talented. You were absolutely amazing!” Jessica was bouncing on the balls of her feet, her face lit up in amazement. She was clutching Jimin’s arm while doing so and it seemed that the two of them were getting along really well. Jungkook was happy for Jimin, he just hoped that he didn’t screw it up somehow, since he could see that Jessica was a sweet girl.

“Jungkook, you were..I just-wow” Kaye could hardly form words, she was truly blown away. It was moments like these that made Jungkook proud of himself, but the fact that he was able to make Kaye react like this made him feel on top of the world.

“Close your mouth sweetie, you’re drooling” Jessica tapped under Kaye’s chin, snapping her out of it. Kaye flailed her arms to get Jessica’s hands out of her face which was beginning to redden slightly.

“Shut up, I am not. I’m just amazed at how beautiful your voice is Jungkook. Your skill with your guitar is just as incredible really” Kaye started playing with her fingers, must be a nervous habit, however Jungkook thought it made her look even more adorable, if that was even possible.

“You two should totally sing together, I think you’d complement each other really well” Jessica piped up, eyes settling on Kaye and giving her a look which made Kaye blush even more.

“You sing?” Jungkook looked back at Kaye, eyes wide with surprise but excitement was rushing all through his body. Even the thought of being able to sing with Kaye made Jungkook so happy he could feel his cheeks almost starting to hurt from smiling so much.

“Jess please, I’m not serious or anything, it’s just a hobby” Kaye waved her hands as if it was nothing but to Jungkook it was everything.

“Well hey, if you ever wanted to, we could jam out sometime? My studio is always free if you’d like to join me some time?”

Was Jungkook being to forward? Probably, but he always had a problem with filtering what comes out of his mouth. Even though he could hear both Jessica and Jimin making some jests at the two of them, Kaye and Jungkook chose to ignore them.

“I would like that a lot” Kaye said while biting the inside of her cheek. She was so damn cute Jungkook just wanted to wrap her up in a blanket and smother her in kisses. This was beginning to become too much when suddenly Jungkook could feel his phone vibrating against his leg. He reached into his pocket and took out his phone, answering the call without even looking at the caller ID.

“Hello?” Jungkook answered before he was assaulted with shouts coming from his device which he needed to pull away from his ear or else he would lose his hearing. After waiting a solid minute for the person on the other side to finish their rant he brought the phone back to his ear before asking who it was. Kaye was watching him in amusement at first but then could see the look on Jungkook’s face fall slightly the more the conversation continued.

“Shit…hyung I’m sorry I-I yes, yes ok I’m on my way home now. I’ll be ok you don’t need to come get me. I’m leaving right now. Ok bye hyung” Jungkook sighed deeply before shoving his phone back into his pocket.

“That was Seokjin-hyung” Jungkook looked over to Jimin who’s face fell immediately.

“You didn’t tell him that you were going out, tonight did you?” Jimin took his arm away from Jessica’s waist before taking a step towards his maknae. Jungkook didn’t look Jimin in the eye and just nibbled on his bottom lip. Jimin smiled at his friend gently before patting his shoulder.

“You know how protective he is of you. He does it out of love, you know that right?”

“I know”

“I can give you a lift home if you need”

“No, I don’t want to ruin your night, this isn’t your fault it’s mine. It was nice to meet you Jessica, please make sure Jimin doesn’t do anything stupid while I’m away” Jessica just smiled sweetly and nodded. Jungkook turned his attention towards Kaye who looked concerned for Jungkook, but he smiled before tapping a finger in between her eyebrows.

“Don’t frown it doesn’t look good on you” Kaye relaxed her face after that, but she still had that look in her eyes. Worry. She was worried for Jungkook and she hardly knew him. Jungkook could sense that she was just as kind as she was beautiful and that he was falling hard and fast. Reluctantly Jungkook grabbed his belongings before heading for the exit.

“I’ll see you guys later then” Jungkook waved before pushing his way through the door and running off with his guitar on his back and skate board under his arm. It would be faster on his board however Autumn was starting to turn into Winter and the pathways have become quite slippery. Jungkook already has enough scrapes and bruises all along his arms and legs, he doesn’t need any more of a scolding from Seokjin about sneaking out as well as getting hurt.

It was nearly midnight by the time Jungkook made it back to the apartment, which was practically dead silent since everyone in the building would be sleeping now. However, when Jungkook quietly unlocked the front door to his apartment he was welcome with the lights on and an angry looking man a few feet away. The male was wearing a light pink, fluffy robe that draped over his large shoulders and matching slippers which were in the shape of a bunny’s face, yet the look on his face was nothing if not infuriated.

“Hi hyung” Jungkook slipped in, locking the door behind him and slipping the skateboard into the storage space next to the door and his guitar on the stand near the couch.

“Hi hyung? Hi hyung? That’s all you have to say?”

“What else do you want me to say then?” Jungkook huffed before shoving his way past into the kitchen to grab something to eat. He hadn’t eaten anything since breakfast since he was helping Jimin out all day finding the perfect outfit and styling his hair, and then of course going out without telling his precious hyung.

“Jungkook I know you love going out and performing but the least you could do is send me a message telling me where you are”

“Jin I know, I know that you’re looking out for me but I’m not a baby anymore, I can take care of myself” Jungkook was getting agitated by this conversation. The same one he seems to have almost every time he comes home from a night out.

“If you can look out for yourself then why are you still living with me then huh? Can you go and afford to pay for your own place? Jungkook you work two part-time jobs which pays you shit all. When are you going to get a real job?”

Jungkook groaned as he grabbed the milk from the fridge then took the cereal from the overhead cupboard and placed them onto the counter. Not this again, please. Jungkook was on his way to get out a bowl before Seokjin grabbed at his wrist, halting Jungkook’s movements. Jungkook tightened his lips before trying to snatch his arm back but Seokjin’s grip was strong and he didn’t let go.

“Hyung please” Jungkook’s voice started to waver, the last thing he wanted right now was to start crying. He wasn’t a kid anymore however the universe really liked to push him.

“Jungkook, I know I’m harsh on you, but you know why. I’ve taken care of you since you were 15. I know your parents are gone, and I know your mother would be proud that you’re doing what you’re doing, but you have to be practical here”

“Don’t you fucking bring my mother into this” Jungkook spat while he tried even harder to tug his hand away, but this made Seokjin hold on even tighter.

“Jungkook you have to listen to me” Seokjin was pleading now, eyes wide and almost desperate but Jungkook’s vision was starting to black out and he couldn’t take it anymore.

With all this strength Jungkook shoved Seokjin away, causing him to fall to the ground with a hard thud. Jungkook was breathing heavily, chest rising and falling quickly while looking down at his elder. Jungkook knew he screwed up, he knew that he should apologise, but he did the only thing his mind could think of, he ran into his room and shut himself in before jumping face first onto his bed.

Jungkook could hear footsteps make their way to his room before stopping just before his door. There was stillness for a few beats before Jungkook could hear his door open slightly. Jungkook turned over to his side with his back facing away from the door. He knew Seokjin wouldn’t let it go, but he didn’t want to give him the satisfaction in letting him know that he was crying.

The bed dipped from the older male’s weight and then there was a hand on Jungkook’s head. Slowly Seokjin carded his hand through Jungkook’s hair which he knew was one of his biggest weaknesses. Jungkook hummed at the touch and relaxed, knowing that this wasn’t completely over.

“Kookie I’m sorry. I went over the line, but you know I love you right?” Seokjin’s voice was soft and calming almost making Jungkook start to fall into a slumber.

“I know” Jungkook whispered and sniffed, rubbing his sleeve under his nose before turning around so he was facing his friend.

“You know I’ll never leave your side, right?” Seokjin was still running his hand through his hair, but this time he had such a gentle look on his face that Jungkook nearly forgot that they had been fighting a minute ago. Jungkook nodded his head making Seokjin sigh in relief.

“Good, because no matter how annoying your stinky ass can be, I will always be there for you” Jungkook lightly laughed and playfully shoved at his hyung. They both relaxed knowing that the air was clear between the two of them, but they knew this wasn’t completely over.

“Do you want me to make you a grilled cheese?”

If Seokjin knew anything about Jungkook, it’s that the kid has the taste buds of a 5-year-old, yet somehow manages to be fit, healthy and have the body of a professional model. Seokjin has complained many times about how he will ruin his health and that he can’t sustain himself on Dorito’s and burgers alone, but Jungkook always shrugs at him and says that he’s poor and hungry.

Jungkook stayed silent but nodded his head once again, eyes sparkling at the promise of food. Seokjin nodded his head before leaning down and kissing the top of Jungkook’s head which made Jungkook squirm uncomfortably but secretly he loved it. Seokjin just smiled sweetly at him before standing up and making his way out of the room and towards the kitchen.

The room was silent except for the noise coming from the kitchen until Jungkook’s phone started buzzing from his pocket once again. Jungkook reached into his back pocket which he was laying on top of. As he tried to take his phone out without moving around since he was tired and lazy, he fell off the edge of his bed making him cry out in pain.

“You ok in there?” Seokjin called out from the kitchen once he heard the noise but Jungkook assured him he was ok. Jungkook didn’t even bother to sit himself up from the floor once he opened his phone. He saw that he had gotten a couple messages. Some from Jimin saying that he thanked Jungkook for coming with him and that he’s miserable that he couldn’t stay for the rest of the night, but he was super happy with how his date had gone and that Jessica had said yes to another date.

“It’s a Christmas miracle” Jungkook mussed to himself before seeing another message, however it was from a number that he didn’t recognise. He was hoping it wasn’t another strange fangirl asking for a ‘private performance’ boy had he been scarred enough for the rest his life from that one incident that he will never speak of again. Once he opened the text his throat constricts, and he felt butterflies in his stomach. It couldn’t be could it?

Unknown: 00:13

Hi Jungkook, this is Kaye. Jimin gave me your number, I hope you don’t mind. I couldn’t ask for it myself since you had to leave so quickly. I hope everything is ok and that you’re home safely. I had a wonderful time tonight, thank you for sharing your gift. You were amazing! Anyway sorry I’m rambling here. I hope you have a good night Jungkook.

Jungkook couldn’t believe it. Kaye, the girl that taken his breath the moment he laid his eyes on her had texted him to thank him and to wish him a good night. Jungkook just flailed his arms and legs around before grabbing his phone again and re reading the message repeatedly. Yeah tonight was worth it.

“Jungkook you better get your crusty butt in here or else I’m going to eat this myself!”

Jungkook called out saying that he was coming before reading the message one more time, a giant smile plastered on his face before springing up and making his way towards his glorious cheesy toasty.

Jungkook didn’t live a glamorous life. He worked at a local café during the day and at a bar down town some nights which was helpful since he liked to pay Seokjin for food and bills. Of course, when he had time he would ride around on his board to find a place to set up his guitar and play. He would always manage to pull a crowd and he made a decent amount from it, however it was never enough for a full-time job. Today however he was at the café which was practically dead since there had been a huge snow storm the night before, which made his life an absolute pleasure when he had to trudge through the dirty walkways, making his legs numb and feet cold and wet. Luckily the little café had heating so he wasn’t shivering to death, and since he was alone this morning he was able to drown himself with as much coffee as his little heart could take.

Jungkook leaned on the counter, watching the few people pass by to see if any were going to come in but today seemed like it would be dead quiet, and he had already finished setting everything up, so he reached into his bag that was tucked under the counter and grabbed out his tattered notebook and pen. Ever since that night with Kaye, Jungkook had been itching to compose new songs, lyrics seeming to pop out of nowhere and he knew it was because of her that this spike on inspiration was a blessing, so whenever he had the chance he would write down whatever would come into his head. Even if it was a couple words he would still jot it down in case he could use it for something later.

Quietly humming to himself Jungkook wrote down a few words but seemed to be stumped on a sentence. He pursed his lips and twirled his pen around trying to think of what was missing but then his fingers cramped up and thus dropping his pen over the other side of the counter. Jungkook banged his head on the table, silently cursing to himself but before he could go around to pick it up, someone did just that for him and handed it over.

“I didn’t know that you work here Jungkook” a familiar soothing voice slapped him out of his daze, he snapped his head up to the familiar swirl of deep brown orbs that captivated him from the beginning that he had not seen in weeks.

“Kaye, hey!” Jungkook mentally slapped himself from how eager he sounded to see Kaye in the little café. He really needed to get himself under control around her if he wanted to seem like a normal sane person, though both Jimin and Taehyung would argue that he has no hope in doing so. Kaye just smiled at his eagerness before readjusting the sling of her bag she had wrapped around her shoulder.

“What are you doing here? I’ve never seen you come in here before”

“I needed to find a place that had heating and that wasn’t too busy. Unfortunately, my apartment’s heating has died, and I don’t want to freeze to death, so here I am. You don’t mind if I set up my laptop and do some work, do you?”

Jungkook looked at her appearance, he blonde hair was covered with a large, handmade grey beanie which he could guess was made by her mother. Kaye had a matching scarf and was burying herself in her large black coat which made her look even smaller than she already was, making Jungkook swoon at the sight. Jungkook coughed a few times to hide his embarrassment that he had once again been staring at her for too long than normal and gestured Kaye towards the tables behind her.

“Please make yourself at home, you’re in luck cause today seems like it’s going to be quiet because of the weather” Kaye beamed at him and slightly bowed before she shuffled her way over to a nearby table next the windows.

“Can I get you anything?” Jungkook asked as he started taking out the milk and setting the machine up, already knowing exactly what he’s going to make her.

“Surprise me, I like everything, except for a straight shot, that’s just too strong for me” Kaye grimaced at the thought of the black liquid before shrugging her coat off revealing a cute pink sweater she was wearing underneath. Jungkook could feel his face blushing but he was glad that he was hiding behind the coffee machine now, so Kaye couldn’t see how flustered he was.

“Don’t worry I got you” Jungkook started heating up the milk while warming up a mug to make sure the drink was extra hot. As he finished the drink, sprinkling on some cinnamon sugar on top, he made his way over to Kaye where she had set up her laptop and a few notebooks scattered around her. Kaye looked up from beneath her round glasses to see Jungkook holding a steaming cup, so she moved one of her books so he had room to place it down. Kaye smiled so brightly at the beverage while inspecting it. She turned her head back to Jungkook who was standing there watching her again.

“What is it?” Kaye asked while taking the mug into her hands, letting the warmth spread through her fingers which had started to ache because of the cold.

“It’s a dirty chai but I added a little something extra in there, I hope you like it” Jungkook bit his lip as he watched Kaye bring the cup to her lips to take a small sip. Luckily Jungkook hadn’t overheated the drink so Kaye was able to take a taste the coffee and spices without burning her tongue off. Kaye made an appreciative hum while closing her eyes, savouring the flavour.

“This is delicious Jungkook, is that vanilla?” Kaye looked down at her drink, trying to decipher what the extra flavour was. Whatever is was she liked it and that’s all that mattered to Jungkook.

“Bingo!” Jungkook winked before clicking his fingers and making imaginary handguns, making Kaye almost choke on her drink from laughter.

“Did you want anything to eat? We have some freshly made croissants, which I’m not going to lie, are just as good as the real deal trust me on this”

“That actually sounds amazing thank you. I haven’t had breakfast yet, which was silly of me, but I honestly couldn’t stand another minute in my place so I kind of forgot about eating something before leaving” Kaye took another sip of her drink before settling it down and smiling back at Jungkook.

“You got it” Jungkook bowed deeply making Kaye laugh again before he stood back up and made his way towards the kitchen.

He was on both kitchen duty as well since the chef had called in sick and Jungkook knew enough to be able to handle the place on his own now. He had worked in this café for the past 4 years, the old lady who owned the place had taken care of him since he had moved to Seoul, she was like family to him and he was forever grateful for the opportunity for work. It was simple but Jungkook was happy with it, at least he didn’t have to be outside shovelling snow. Jungkook shivered at the thought of being outdoors while he started to heat up the food.

As he made his way back Jungkook looked over to see Kaye typing away at her laptop. She looked so focussed in her work that he didn’t want to interrupt her, but he knew that she needed to eat so he forced his feet to move over towards her. Jungkook smiled down at Kaye as she continued to type away, not even noticing that he was right behind her. Jungkook became slightly curious so he took a quick little peek over her shoulder to see what she was working on. To his surprise she was writing a story of some sort. All of it was in English but he decided not to pry too much since it could be something private.

Jungkook cleared his throat to grab Kaye’s attention, making her jump slightly in her chair and grabbing at her chest. Jungkook just chuckled at her reaction while he moved to place the plate on her table with some cutlery and napkins.

“Sorry, didn’t mean to scare you there. What are you writing if you don’t mind me asking?” Jungkook kept flicking his gaze between Kaye and her laptop, his curiosity getting the better of him. Kaye just smiled and looked back at her work before looking up at Jungkook.

“I’m an author, well, an author in the works. I have an opportunity to release my first book so I’m just doing some editing, thinking of ways to improve, but I’m a perfectionist and nothing will ever really be truly finished for me” Kaye sighed as she looks at the screen, lips slightly parted and she slowly lets out another breath.

“I’m really hoping everything will go well. This has kind of been my dream since I was a kid” Kaye smiled at herself before looking back at Jungkook.

“That sounds amazing! I’m sure you’re a talented writer, you’ll have to sign a book for me when you make it big, so I can brag about you to everyone I know, granted that’s not a lot of people, but still” Jungkook was rambling again, but he could see the joy from Kaye that he was just happy that he was able to make her smile so sweetly.

“You’re too kind Jungkook, thank you. Of course, I’ll give you a copy of my book if you’d like one. Speaking of writing, what were you doing before with that notebook? You seemed pretty invested in it beforehand”

“Oh, that old thing? It’s my lyrical book. Whatever comes to mind I just write it down and see what comes to life”

“Oh yeah, I have a few of those myself” Kaye looked over to her table and tapped on top of the books that were next to her. Jungkook could see that they were very well used themselves and Jungkook couldn’t begin to imagine what was written inside.

“You’ll have to show me sometime, that is if you’re ok with it” Kaye looked over to Jungkook’s book. It seems that he wasn’t the only curious one here.

“Only if you show me yours” Jungkook counters with a cheeky grin on his face.

“Well that would be a little bit difficult since it’s all in English”

“That’s not a problem, I can read English easily”

“Really?”

“Yeah, even though I was born in Busan I actually grew up in America. My dad was given a big job opportunity over there, so we moved there when I was about 3 years old”

“That’s pretty cool, I’ve always wanted to visit America. So how come you’re back in Korea? Especially Seoul of all places considering how big it is”

“Well…ummm” before Jungkook could even think of an excuse, not wanting to dig too far into his past the door opened with a giant gust of cold wind and ice billowing in. Jungkook looked over to see someone walking in and shoving the door closed before shaking themselves free of the snow.

“Woo! it is cold out there!” the man nearly tripped over his feet as he cleaned his boots on the mat provided at the entrance. He took off his beanie and thread his fingers through his chocolate brown hair before his eyes landed on the pair.

“Jungkookie!” the man practically ran over and jumped on top of Jungkook, making both of them topple to the ground with a hard thud. Jungkook huffed as he tried to keep the man’s hands off his face but to no avail.

“Look at my little boy, you’ve grown up so much!”

“Hoseok, get off me you’re heavy” Jungkook wheezed while trying to wriggle his way out of his friend’s grasp. Hoseok was too insistent and grabbed Jungkook’s cheeks, squishing them and making Jungkook look like a puffy fish.

“Yah, look at you, you’re becoming skinnier every day. What did I tell you about skipping meals? Is Jin even feeding you these days?” Hosoek kept poking and prodding at Jungkook until he finally had enough and stood up, leaving Jungkook on the ground.

“Oh, hello there”

Jungkook sat up while touching his ears, making sure his piercings were still ok. It wasn’t strange for Hoseok to mess up his earrings and studs just to mess with him, he had an image to uphold ok. As he finally felt that everything was in place he stood up and patted himself down before looking over at his friend who seemed to be chatting away to Kaye.

“Who are you? My name is Jung Hoseok, pleasure to meet you. Are you Jungkook’s girlfriend? You’re really pretty, though I’d be surprised that he would be able to woo you since he has difficulty speaking to girls. Oh, are you new around here? I can show you around if you need? Maybe you nee—"

“I’m sorry about him, he was dropped when he was a baby” Jungkook dragged his friend to a safe distance so he wasn’t smothering Kaye, though she looked as if she was having the time of her life.

“Hey, don’t be mean, I didn’t raise you to be like this” Hoseok huffed and slapped Jungkook on the arm.

“You never raised me, that was all Jin-hyung” Hoseok gasped at this and started to fake cry, covering his eyes with his arm as he started sniffling.

“My baby boy is becoming rebellious now. Whatever shall a mother do?”

“Will you shut up?!” Jungkook shoved at his friend who started laughing hysterically. Kaye joined in Hoseok’s laughter and before Jungkook knew it he was joining in himself.

“Hi, I’m Kaye, I’m just a friend. I’ve actually been living here for a few years now so I’m ok with getting around, but I appreciate the offer” Kaye stands up to shake Hoseok’s hand who takes it happily, both bowing respectfully at one another.

“An absolute pleasure to meet you Kaye. Oh, Jungkook before I forget are you coming to the studio tonight? We need to go over the choreography for the recital next month”

“Recital?” Kaye’s eyes shot up at the mention and was instantly interested.

“Yeah, Jungkook and I dance and at the end of every semester we hold a concert to perform our sweet moves. Would you like to come and watch?”

Both boys looked over at Kaye who seemed slightly overwhelmed with everything, but she nodded her head enthusiastically making Hoseok start to scream and jump up and down while clutching Jungkook’s arm and shaking him. Kaye looked slightly terrified but Jungkook was so used to his shenanigans that he wasn’t even phased by it.

“He’s harmless I swear”

“Are all of your friends like this?” Kaye giggled behind her hand as she watched Hoseok do a cartwheel around the café making Jungkook sigh out of embarrassment.

“Basically yeah, you haven’t even met Taehyung yet. Boy is that going to be something else” Jungkook facepalmed himself before he excused himself to take care of his hyperactive friend.

Eventually everyone (Hoseok) calmed down enough to take a breath and head over to the counter. He pulled out his wallet before handing over a few notes and asking for his usual before heading back over to Kaye whom had taken her seat once again and was munching away at her food making Jungkook feel better seeing she was practically inhaling the croissant. Jungkook looked down at the change in his hand noticing that Hoseok had handed him more than double what he would normally pay for his drink.

“Uh, hyung? You gave me too much money”

“It’s ok you can keep the change. You work too hard anyway, so you deserve it”

“Hyung that isn’t necessary” Jungkook started to grab his change before heading his way over to the pair.

“Oh, that reminds me, I need to pay for my own food and drink” Kaye reached into her bag to fish out her purse until Hoseok placed a hand on her arm to stop her.

“You haven’t paid yet?” Hoseok asked, tipping his head to the side.

“No, not yet” Kaye mumbled as she pulled out some money.

“Keep your money hun, I’ll get it” before Kaye could protest, Hoseok reached into his wallet again and pulled out a few more won that was once again more than enough for the food and drink.

Jungkook looked down at the money in his hand. There were enough tips to get him a proper meal, and one that didn’t consist of store-bought ramen, he even had enough to get himself some kimchi if he wanted which, he’s not going to lie, he missed dearly.

“You don’t have to Hoseok, really I can pay” Kaye went to grab some money but Hoseok refused to take it.

“The only payment I will accept is you coming to our show” Hoseok crossed his arms and smirked. The cocky son of a bitch, he knew what he was doing, and he wasn’t even trying that hard. Jungkook felt out of place so he retreated behind the counter to start making Hoseok’s diabetes infused coffee which consisted on one shot of coffee, milk, three or four giant spoons of sugar, a good squeeze of caramel and cream to top it off.

Jungkook made his way back, drink in hand, but froze on the spot to watch Hoseok hand over his phone to Kaye who was smiling so sweetly, tapping her number away and handing the device back over to Hoseok who was beaming just as brightly. Jungkook could see that they were hitting it off so quickly and easy, he couldn’t help the spike of jealousy rip through his chest, but he shoved it deep down inside of himself as he reached their table and placed Hoseok’s drink down.

“Ah thank you so much my lovely dongsaeng” Hoseok cooed while pinching Jungkook’s side. Jungkook just rolled his eyes before retreating to his counter as he could see a couple people were moving inside.

Jungkook took a deep breath to calm his nerves before serving the customers who were shivering and in need for something hot to warm themselves up. Once he took their orders and money Jungkook made quick work of making their drinks while taking sneaky glances over to Kaye and Hoseok who were talking happily. Jungkook cursed to himself as he almost scolded the milk, but he saved himself in time, so he didn’t burn anything. The last thing he needed was for something to break and to have to pay for repairs since he was just scraping by.

“Here you go guys, did you want a tray for these?” Jungkook hated how fake he sounded sometimes. He knew it was all a part of work but today he just wasn’t feeling it.

“We’re ok thank you” the group all said their thanks and reluctantly left the warmth of the café. Jungkook quickly cleaned up any mess left behind before he saw Hoseok stand up and collect his coat.

“Well I’d better be off, Jimin will kill me if I’m late again” Hoseok shoved his beanie on top of his head, tucking his ears inside so they wouldn’t get too cold.

“Jimin? As in your friend Jimin” Kaye looked over to Jungkook who just nodded, not wanting to trust his voice since it seemed like his throat was enclosing in on itself.

“You’ve met him already? Well this makes things easier. Well I guess I’ll see you later then, Jungkook don’t forget class this afternoon alright”

“Yeah, yeah, I got it hyung” Jungkook waved his hand, really wanting him to leave, he didn’t like the look of how Hoseok was looking so fondly at Kaye.

“See you guys later” Hoseok saluted before shoving his way outside once again, screaming as the chilly air pushed him in the opposite direction than where he needed to go. Kaye and Jungkook both laughed at Hoseok as he finally managed to go the right way without managing to slip on his own two feet.

“He’s really sweet your friend” Kaye said to Jungkook as she looked outside, chin resting on her palm.

“Yeah, he is” Jungkook looked over at Kaye to see her dream like reflection through the window. Jungkook sighed before more people piled in making him do his actual job rather than writing lyrics and staring at a certain someone.

Jungkook arrived in his small studio after his taxing shift at the café which had been flat out from start to finish. As much as Jungkook wanted to just go home and pass out on his bed he felt like he needed some time alone. The studio was his own little personal space, where no one else was allowed. He’s had Jimin, Taehyung and Seokjin visit from time to time but even then, it’s rare considering they all know that the studio is the only place he can be alone.

Jungkook threw his bag across the room and made his way over to his small desk. The room was an old dingy apartment that consisted of three rooms. The main room where his desk, computer, couch and equipment lay. The other main room which Jungkook had constructed to become a recording booth, and finally the bathroom which had a fully functional shower and toilet which became handy when Jungkook lost track of time when recording and decided to sleep in his studio rather than head home.

Jungkook sank into his creaky chair and twirled around a few times making the whole room spin before slowing coming to a halt, ultimately making the room bur together. Jungkook shook his head making his hair fall into his eyes once again. Jungkook huffed before pushing his bangs away, ruffling them slightly. Jungkook started up the computer before reaching into his bag to pull out his notebook which he had been filling up over the week. He liked to copy his work onto his computer just in case something happened to his precious notebook.

As the computer came to life he was greeted with a photo of himself with Taehyung wrapping his arm around the youngers shoulders and squishing their faces together while making his signature peace sign. Jimin had taken the photo when they had surprised Jungkook with a birthday party last year.

Jungkook smiled at the memory of the two congratulating him on becoming of age and took him out clubbing for the first time which ultimately ended with a drunk Jungkook who found out that he becomes a giggling mess. Taehyung was a happy drunk however he would cry over the smallest of inconveniences like a peanut falling off the counter and it would take him half an hour to calm down. Then there was Jimin, sweet precious angelic Jimin who would walk old ladies across the road, who feeds the homeless cats behind the dumpsters of the dance studio, somehow turns into a sex demon, wanting to just strip and grind on anything that moves.

Jungkook smiles and shakes his head at the memory as he starts typing away his lyrics, however it isn’t long until his phone starts ringing. It takes him a few seconds to finish his last sentence before he reaches for his phone which he had placed on his desk earlier.

“Hello?” Jungkook leans back into his chair which creaks from how old it is. Jungkook makes a mental note to buy himself a new chair once he manages to earn some more cash.

“Jungkook? Hey, it’s Kaye” At the mention of her name Jungkook springs himself up, almost launching himself directly into his computer screen. He manages to grab hold of the desk before any disasters happen, but he notices the gasp he had let out by accident. Jungkook grunts at his embarrassment and smacks his forehead against the desk, whining slightly at the pain.

“Jungkook are you ok?” Kaye’s voice comes through the receiver sounding worried. She was still worrying about Jungkook and it makes his heart soar.

“Yeah, yeah sorry I just…stubbed my toe, but I’m totally fine, I’m ayokay” Jungkook cringes even more as he continues to talk. He really needs to learn to just shut up.

“I hope this isn’t bad timing or anything” Jungkook could hear some ruffling from the other side and he can guess that Kaye was packing up her books.

“No, it’s fine, I’m just in the studio, why what’s up?”

The line goes silent for a couple seconds and Jungkook is about to check his phone to see if the reception had cut out, but soon enough Kaye clears her throat before speaking.

“About that, I uh-umm was wondering, if it’s totally ok with you no pressure or anything, but would it be ok if I came over?” Kaye’s voice rose the more she talked, stammering her words out and Jungkook would have commented on that fact, loving the way she becomes flustered so easily if it wasn’t for the fact that the words were finally processing in his brain and understanding what she was asking.

Kaye wants to come over. Kaye wants to come over to Jungkook’s studio. Kaye wants to come over to Jungkook’s studio to see Jungkook. Holy shit Jungkook is going into a cardiac arrest, someone call a doctor!

“I just, you said that it was ok to come see your studio and I’ve been dying to see it and I’ve just had such a bad week and I just…” Kaye sighs before continuing. “I’m rambling, aren’t I?”

Jungkook chuckles and shakes his head but realises that she can’t see him.

“It’s ok, it’s fine actually I was kind of stuck anyway, so it would be nice to have you over.”

“Really, are you absolutely sure? I don’t want to be intruding or anything”

“It’s fine honestly, I’ll text you the address and you can come over, how does that sound?” Jungkook was practically shaking in his chair waiting for Kaye’s reply, hoping that she wouldn’t ditch out on the last second.

“That would be amazing thank you” Jungkook could hear Kaye becoming happier as their conversation grew and he couldn’t wait another second before she would arrive.

“Ok, well I guess I’ll see you soon then?”

“Yeah, I’ll see you soon Jungkookie” Kaye hung up before Jungkook could say another word, as if he could say anything else after Kaye had called him Jungkookie.

“Holy shit” Jungkook took the device from his ear, looking at it as if it was the holy bible that contained all the answers to the entire universe. Jungkook quickly snapped out of it and opened his phone to send Kaye his address before placing it down gently. Jungkook stood up and walked into the middle of the room just staring blankly at nothing. After everything processed in his brain Jungkook started jumping up and down, pumping his fists into the air. After a few seconds Jungkook calmed down enough and looked around the room which luckily, he liked to keep his space clean, but he chose to tidy things up before his guest arrived.

It didn’t take long before Jungkook heard a little knock on his door. He knew it was Kaye, but he still peaked through the little peaky hole seeing Kaye wrapped up in her giant coat that seemed to swallow her up and was wearing her grey scarf and beanie once again. Jungkook smiled before he unlocked the door and swung it open.

Jungkook was first greeted with a gush of freezing cold wind and snow billowing in, almost knocking the breath out of his lungs. He had forgotten that winter was now in full swing, so he wrapped his arms around himself to try and cover himself up. Upon doing so, Jungkook finally looked down at Kaye who seemed to be mimicking Jungkook’s hunched posture and wrapping her arms around herself as well, however instead of Kaye’s eyes greeting Jungkook’s just like she has done in the past, she was looking down slightly. Jungkook frowned and looked down at himself, trying to see if he had somehow managed to stain his precious white shirt but couldn’t find anything out of the ordinary. Jungkook looked back up to Kaye whom looked like a deer caught in the lights, but Jungkook tilted his head silently asking what that was about? Kaye shivered harshly before rubbing her hands up and down her arms to try and warm herself up.

“I don’t mean to be rude, but do you mind if I can come in? I’m freezing out here” Kaye managed to stutter out, her teeth chattering together as she shivered on the spot. Jungkook finally snapped out of his head and opened the door more to accommodate the two of them. Kaye happily rushed in, making sure to kick her boots free of snow before stepping inside. Jungkook closed the door and locked it just as a safety precaution, but Kaye didn’t say anything about that being slightly creepy or anything which Jungkook internally thanked for.

“Wow” Kaye breathed out as she shrugged off her coat since the heating was on and it wasn’t necessary to keep it on.

“It’s not much, I know, but it’s home”

“Wait, you live here?” Kaye spun around facing Jungkook.

“Oh, no goodness me no. I live in a better apartment than this dingy one but that’s a few blocks away. This is my home away from home, it’s where I go when I need some time alone” Jungkook walks over to take Kaye’s coat and neatly folds it to place on top of his own jacket which he had thrown over the couch, but he placed hers down gently not wanting to offend Kaye or anything.

“Well, it’s cosy, I like it” Kaye hummed while she took a few more steps into the room. There wasn’t much to explore but Jungkook could see her attention was drawn to his desk which was covered in books, a keyboard and computer. To the left of the desk was Jungkook’s spare guitar which he kept at his studio, so he didn’t have to keep carrying his precious baby back and forth between the apartments.

“Go ahead” Jungkook gestures to the chair which Kaye sits down in after a few seconds of hesitation.

“This is where I create all my music, and over there…” Jungkook points over to the door that was wide open, but the light was yet to be turned on “-that is where I record my music” Kaye nods her head, hands grasping the edge of the desk not wanting to touch anything in case she breaks something.

“I love it” Kaye whispers under her breath, not expecting Jungkook to hear it but he does. He smiles widely at her comment, so he strides over behind the chair and leans in over Kaye to grab at the pair of earphones. Jungkook knows he’s being a little too close but he can’t help himself, even though it’s a weird angle since Kaye is sitting down and he’s standing, he had to reach over a little more to grab the headset before plugging it into the computer and handing them over to Kaye who wordlessly takes them. Jungkook notices the little flush on her cheeks but he just smiles before bringing up a file on his computer.

“I have quite a few songs I’ve recorded, most of them just covers of artists that I admire, but I have a few of my own” Jungkook clicks around trying to find the right file that holds all his own original music. He can feel Kaye moving around trying to make the headphones more comfortable, needing to adjust the size since her head was smaller than Jungkook’s.

Jungkook picks a song which he had produced a few years ago but was still very proud of it. It had been the first song he had completed since he moved to Seoul, and he was more than happy to share this with Kaye. As soon as he clicked the file he could hear the gentle melody come through before he moved to give Kaye some space. Jungkook walked over to the couch and sat down, sinking into the plush cushions and observed Kaye’s reaction.

Kaye’s eyes had grown bigger over time, looking over to Jungkook who had a knowing smile on his face. This was one of his personal favourites and everyone else who has heard it has agreed with him. As time passed Kaye closed her eyes and swayed to the melody and humming along to the beat, taking Jungkook by surprise.

Jungkook had always been told how beautiful his voice is, it’s what made people draw themselves to him. Sure, his personality may be shy and closed, and he can be quite clumsy as times too, however as soon as he started to sing everyone around him were all in admiration of him. This is exactly what he was feeling as soon as he heard Kaye start humming along. She wasn’t even singing yet he felt like he could cry. He’s never heard such a beautiful voice in such a long time that as soon as she stopped since the song had finished he wanted her to keep going.

“That was beautiful Jungkook. I mean it when I say this that you are so talented, I just…thank you for sharing that with me” Kaye smiles so genuinely as she places the headphones back on the desk that Jungkook could feel his whole body melt. Kaye looked around his desk again but stopped upon seeing a frame. Kaye picked it up and gently stroked at the photo, eyes looking back and forth between the picture and Jungkook.

“Is that?”

“Me, yeah. I would have been 10 at the time I think” Jungkook scratched at his chin, sombrely remembering that day.

“You were so cute!” Kaye looked back at the photo, of Jungkook with chubby round cheeks and a horrible haircut that made him look like a coconut.

“You’re making it sound like I’m not cute now” Jungkook playfully pouted making Kaye roll her eyes and shake her head before looking back at the photo.

“Is this your mother?” Kaye looked back up at Jungkook to see him looking down at the floor, shoulders hunched over and hands tightly clasped together in his lap.

“Jungkook?” Kaye stood up, still holding the photo, and made her way over to Jungkook. She sat down next to him but didn’t press.

“Yes, that’s my mother” Jungkook still hadn’t moved but was now looking down at the photo in Kaye’s hand. Kaye handed the frame over to him which Jungkook took and just stared at for a while. He sighed before clearing his throat, not wanting his voice to wobble as he spoke.

“She’s the one who inspired me to become a singer” Jungkook swallowed the lump that was forming in his throat but pushed through. He hadn’t talked about his mother in such a long time, but he knew Kaye trusted him and he didn’t want to keep secrets from her.

“She died when I was 14” Kaye inhaled sharply once the words left Jungkook’s mouth. She snapped her head towards Jungkook who was still looking down at the happy memory.

“My mother had always been such a beautiful woman, even when she had me and raised me she had this elegance about her” Jungkook handed the photo back to Kaye to show her exactly what he meant. Kaye took the photo and took a closer look once again, this time noticing the big doe like eyes that Jungkook inherited from her. They almost looked identical, big eyes, dark brown hair, and such beautiful smiles. Kaye looked over to Jungkook who had closed his eyes that were starting to sting.

“She had been mugged one night on her way home. She had taken a night shift which dad had always argued with her saying it wasn’t necessary since he was earning more than enough, but she was always stubborn. She loved to sing at bars and restaurants if ever given the chance. She always fought back saying that she loved doing something she was passionate about and that she didn’t care so much for the money” Jungkook bit his bottom lip remembering that night, that one night that changed everything.

“Some guy, a drug addict, confronted her asking for money, but she refused to give him anything…and……and…” Jungkook didn’t feel the tears fall from his cheeks until he felt something soft on his cheek. Jungkook fluttered his eyes open to see Kaye kneeling in front of him, hands holding his face and uttering calming words.

“Ssshhh, Jungkook, it’s ok, you’re ok” Kaye rubbed her thumb over his cheek, wiping away the tears that kept falling. Jungkook tried to stop but he couldn’t, he hickuped as he tried to stop himself from breaking down but the more he tried the more he cried.

“That’s not even the end of it” Jungkook’s hands shook, eyes scrunched closed in pain and hurt.

“My dad, he didn’t even flinch when we were told by the police. He just carried on with his life as if nothing was wrong. His wife had been brutally murdered, and he didn’t even bat an eye. It wasn’t until a couple weeks later that I found him in bed with some stranger I didn’t even know. I just lost it” Jungkook curled in on himself even more, almost curling up into a ball, but Kaye’s hands prevented him from doing so, keeping him grounded as he continued.

“I saved up money when I could, taking small jobs around the city instead of going to school. I had enough money after I turned 15 so I took what little possessions I had and bought a ticket to Seoul. I must have wondered around for days before I collapsed from hunger, dehydration, fatigue, I don’t know. That’s how Seokjin found me, passed out on the street clutching my mother’s guitar for dear life. He was the only one who stopped instead of walking past me like everyone else did. He was the only person who cared, and he took me back to his place, and since then he’s been taking care of me” Jungkook took a deep breath, letting the air fill his lungs before letting it all go. He repeated that a couple times before opening his eyes again to see Kaye was still in front of him but had a single tear falling.

“Please don’t cry” Jungkook choked as he raised his hand to wipe her tear away before he even thought about it he was gentle caressing her face with his large palm.

“I’m so sorry Jungkook” Kaye’s voice was shaky, and she shook her head before she continued.

“I’m so sorry you had to go through all of that. God, I don’t even know what I would do if I lost my mother like that, but to also lose your father as well, I can’t imagine what that would have been like” Kaye shook her head in disbelief from the story, but she knew Jungkook was telling the truth. It took a lot of strength for Jungkook to open like that since he’s only ever told the people closest to him, and even then, that took time but he trusts Kaye.

“It’s made me who I am today. As much as I miss my mother, I know that she’s proud of me and that she’s always with me” Jungkook reached to his chest clutching at the small feather pendant that he kept tucked away from anyone seeing. It was his mothers, and other than the photo and his baby which was originally her guitar, it was all he had left of her. He wore it every day and night, never taking it off in fear that if he does, he might lose it.

“Thank you” Jungkook frowns at Kaye’s words.

“For what?”

“For trusting me enough that you would share something like that with me” Kaye says as she takes a tissue out of her bag and starts to pat at Jungkook’s face. Jungkook stays silent as Kaye finished cleaning his face which is now all swollen and puffy, but he couldn’t care less. He feels that much closer with Kaye that he doesn’t care that he looks like shit.

“Well, I think, that you should show me how to sing, since your mother gave you such a special gift” Kaye stood up and walked over to the guitar next to Jungkook’s desk. She gently picked it up with both hands and walked back before handing it over and sitting back down. Kaye tucked her legs underneath herself and faced Jungkook, giving him her full attention. Jungkook looked down at the guitar in his hands. It wasn’t the one that was his mother’s, it was the one that Seokjin had gifted him, not wanting Jungkook to damage his mother’s guitar when he was traveling around so much. Jungkook’s hands gently soothed over the strings before gently plucking away.

Jungkook’s voice carried through the small room, wrapping himself and Kaye in a calming manner that had the pair of them relaxing from the previous tension. As Jungkook continued to play he started singing some notes that blended together with the music as he gently swayed, letting himself get wrapped up in his own world. No matter where he was or who was with him, he could block everything out and just feel. It was to no surprise that once Jungkook let the melody fade out and looked over to Kaye to see her mouth slightly ajar.

Jungkook bit his lip to supress his smile which in turn made Kaye do the same thing unconsciously. Jungkook looked down at his guitar and then back up to Kaye, he slowly picked up the guitar and handed over to Kaye who took it with such gentle grace it was like she was holding something made of glass. Kaye looked down at the guitar in confusion and then back to Jungkook. Jungkook chuckled to himself and gestured his hands towards her, letting his hands fall to his lap without saying anything.

“You want me to play?” Kaye looked at him in disbelief, hands still holding Jungkook’s guitar with such care.

“I played for you, it’s only fair you do the same” Jungkook tugged his timberlands off his feet before mimicking Kaye’s posture by crossing his legs and facing her, giving her all his undivided attention.

“I can’t play that well though” Kaye furrowed her eyes and seemed quite hesitant. Jungkook really wanted to hear her play and possibly sing but he wouldn’t push her either.

“You don’t have to if you don’t want to” Kaye looked into Jungkook’s eyes that were shining so brightly that she couldn’t help herself but to agree before settling the guitar in the right position.

“Just, be patient with me, it’s been a while” Kaye gentle strummed at the chords, figuring out what strings played which note. After a few seconds she seemed to get a quick handle of it and started to strum a few chords. It wasn’t long until her voice joined in, and if Jungkook was quite honest with himself, he was never truly prepared for what he was about to experience.

Kaye’s voice was so gentle and clear that Jungkook felt like time had stopped. It was just like back at the bar when he had laid his eyes on her and everything else blacked out around her. Kaye was looking down at the guitar to make sure she didn’t mess up, not wanting to interrupt the flow so she couldn’t see the way Jungkook was looking at her. Jungkook felt like he was falling so deep and hard it almost scared him. It was only a month ago that Jungkook had met her by chance and now he feels like he never wants to let her go.

Jungkook had been blessed with such striking features that he wasn’t a stranger to girls and even guys asking him out, however he never felt anything towards those people. Taehyung and Jimin had tried so many times to hook him up with some girls however he would always turn them down saying that she wasn’t his type, or that they were too intense when he was just scared. Scared of commitment to another person who could make or break you, who could be your world and share the rest of their lives with you, or they could break you into a million pieces and scar you for the rest of your life. Jungkook had already lost too much too soon and he knew he had built up walls to protect himself, yet here Kaye was, slowly chipping away bit by bit leaving him raw and open.

Kaye had stopped singing for a minute now and was just looking at Jungkook, waiting to see what his reaction would be. When he still didn’t answer Kaye’s face fell slightly as she handed the guitar back over to Jungkook.

“I knew I wasn’t that good” Kaye said dejectedly as she started to push herself up off the couch.

“No! Oh my god no, Kaye, you were…god you were amazing. I’m just a little shocked.” Jungkook felt horrible for not saying anything sooner, too caught up in his own mental turmoil and not considering Kaye’s own feelings. Kaye stopped as she was starting to straighten herself up, looking down at Jungkook in confusion.

“Wait, so you liked it?”

“Are you kidding me? You have the voice of an angel, why did you keep this away from me for so long? We could have been singing together a lot sooner!” Jungkook sprung up, letting go of the guitar which bounced slightly where he was just sitting.

“Really?”

“Really!”

They both stood there staring at one another with the biggest smiles on their faces. After a few more breathes Jungkook started to chuckle, and then suddenly full out laughter rumbled through his whole body making him clutch his stomach and double over. Kaye couldn’t explain why she started to laugh either but soon enough the two of them were laughing until their stomachs hurt and there were tears brimming their eyes.

“Why are we laughing?” Kaye wheezed out as she collapsed to the floor breathless, letting herself fill her lungs while still giggling here and there.

“I don’t know, but I just find it hilarious” Jungkook sat down on the floor next to Kaye, back pressed up against the couch’s arm rest, wiping the tears away from his eyes whilst looking down at Kaye as she rolled onto her side to look back up at Jungkook. A comfortable silence fell over the pair as they let their breaths came back to normal and just observed the other.

There was a comfortable silence once again which they were content with. They both continued to look at one another, eyes flickering back and forth. It wasn’t long until Kaye hid her face into the crook of her elbow, a light blush dusting her cheeks making Jungkook scrunch his face up in a cute smile. Kaye peeked from underneath her fringe to see Jungkook smiling down at her which made her giddy.

“You look like a bunny when you smile”

“I do not. I’m totally manly, I do not resemble a bunny at all” Jungkook gasped, making himself look utterly disgusted by the comment but he knew that with his slightly bucked front teeth that he really did look like a bunny when he smiled. His behaviour caused Kaye to laugh, shoving at his thigh and rolling over to her other side to push herself up off the carpet floor. Kaye offered her hand to which Jungkook huffed again and crossed his arms over, acting out like a child. This just made Kaye roll her eyes before kicking Jungkook’s shin making him dramatically clutch his leg and fall to the floor crying out in pain. This made Kaye laugh even more before she knelt down and soothingly stroked Jungkook’s side.

“Common you giant baby, get up”

“No, I don’t wanna” Jungkook whined even more feeling quite comfortable to just squish his face into the floor. It made Kaye laugh even more which made Jungkook’s heart swell with pride. Kaye hummed to herself before trying to think of a way to make Jungkook move. She decided to poke his side which earned a grunt, however she noticed that Jungkook curled up on himself slightly from the touch. Kaye tested it again and could immediately tell that Jungkook was ticklish.

Jungkook twisted his way onto his back and saw the biggest grin on Kaye’s face while she wriggled her fingers and slowly made her way closer and closer to him. Jungkook finally caught onto what she was up to, but he didn’t move fast enough before he was assaulted. She tickled his sides making Jungkook curl into himself and cry out as he tried moving away from her onslaught but to no avail could he avoid her attacks. It wasn’t until he was crying and seriously on the verge of peeing his pants that he wrapped his arms around Kaye’s waste, bringing her crashing down on top of his chest.

“Please, stop! I give up! I give up!” Jungkook hugged Kaye tight, chest heaving from not being able to breathe properly. Jungkook could feel Kaye slightly stiffen at the sudden contact but soon relaxed into his touch. Soon after Jungkook caught his breath he only then realised the position he was in, or rather, the position Kaye was in. Kaye gently pushed her body off Jungkook enough to look into his eyes. Her cheeks were flushed but she had a gentle smile on her lips. Jungkook wanted nothing more than to pull her down and kiss her until they were both breathless, but he decided against it in the last moment, making a move to sit up. Kaye followed and pushed herself upright as well, creating enough distance that they were no longer touching which Jungkook wasn’t too pleased about.

“Can you promise me something?” Jungkook asked once they were both upright and settled down more.

“Of course,” Kaye fixed her hair that had fallen in front of her face as she sat on her knees.

“If you ever feel like coming over and just playing the guitar, or singing, or even just wanting some time alone, don’t be afraid to talk to me. You’re more than welcome here any time you like”

“Are you sure? I don’t want to feel like I’m intruding”

“Of course, you’re more than welcome here, in fact here” Jungkook holds up a finger motioning for Kaye to wait as he crawls over to his desk, too lazy to use his legs to stand up and walk over which really would be more practical but Jungkook would just shrug and continue doing whatever he pleased.

He opened a draw and felt around, slightly cursing since it was taking longer than he was anticipating finding what he was looking for. Once the object in question was obtained he took it out and then shuffled back over to Kaye who was giving him a quizzical look. Jungkook smiled shyly before handing over a key. Kaye took the silver item and looked back at Jungkook with wide eyes.

“Jungkook…is this?”

“A key to my studio.”

“But, this is too much, I could never—"

“No take backsies, you’re stuck with it. Please take good care of it, it’s kind of the only spare key I have” Jungkook sheepishly rubbed the back of his neck as he looked down at the key. Kaye shook her head in disbelief before she held out her pinkie finger. Jungkook looked at her hand before a giant smiled graced Kaye, making his face squish up in delight. Jungkook raised his own hand and wrapped his pinkie around Kaye’s. The size difference was almost laughable, Jungkook’s larger digit almost engulfing Kaye’s smaller one but the warmth that spread through them was more than welcome.

“I promise I won’t lose this key, and I also promise that I will come over when I feel I need to”

“And I promise to keep this place somewhat inhabitable, so you don’t die from lack of oxygen” they both laughed at Jungkook’s remark. Their fingers were still interlocked and Jungkook knew that he was truly in too deep.

This went on for a few months, Kaye calling Jungkook asking if it was ok for her to come over, and Jungkook constantly reminding her that she has a key and can come over whenever she felt like it. Some days they would do their own respective work, Kaye typing away on her laptop and Jungkook having his headphones on and editing his music. Other day’s they would goof around either watching movies and eating cup ramen, the hot water provided from the electrical kettle that Jungkook managed to score from work since they were planning on throwing it out anyway, or they were playing music and singing duets. Whatever mood Jungkook was in, he would always accept Kaye over as soon as she asked.

Over time they grew closer and closer, opening to one another, talking more about family and how they had both managed to come to Seoul. Jungkook learned that Kaye had moved here with her family a few years ago since her father had been promoted and was flying back and forth between the Philippines and Korea that they decided to just move altogether, which was difficult for Kaye at first since she had to leave the country which she was born in and grew up, but she learned over time that Korea was like her second home that she never knew about. Everyone treated her with such kindness and respect that she was able to settle in more easily than she had previously thought. It made Jungkook happy knowing that Kaye had grown to liking Korea, and even though he himself hadn’t lived in his home country for as long as he was abroad, he still considered Korea his home.

Winter had come and gone and as the seasons changed, so did their relationship. Jungkook still had the biggest crush on Kaye that he felt like his head would split in two if he didn’t say something to her, but every time she walked over to him he froze. Jungkook would kick himself every night after saying his farewell to Kaye, still never having the courage to own up his feelings about her and confess. Kaye still seemed oblivious to Jungkook’s internal war, but she seemed to become more relaxed around him, even trusting him enough to fall asleep on his couch some nights when exhaustion took over. Those were the moments when Jungkook would stop his work and walk over to cover Kaye in a blanket. Every time he would tuck away a stray piece of hair that would never fail to fall in front of her face, tucking her in to make sure she was warm and comfortable. Jungkook’s face grew sad over time when he started to think that maybe Kaye didn’t like him the way that he likes her. It crushed him, but he was happy enough that he was able to become such close friends with her.

“Yo, Jungkook, pick it up, you’re falling behind” Jungkook grunted under his breath as beads of sweat rolled down his neck, shirt sticking to his torso. His feet felt sloppy and his arms heavy and as he moved along to the choreography, but his mind was elsewhere. It wasn’t until he crashed right into Jimin, both falling to the ground, Jungkook cursing to himself as he lay on top of his friend who was slightly winded from the surprise collision.

“Ok I think we’ll call it a day” Hoseok calls out upon seeing the two on the floor, everyone around them sighed in relief being able to finish for the day since everyone was feeling worn out too.

“Hey, you ok?” Jimin asks Jungkook as he pushes himself off Jimin and heads over to get a drink and clear his head. Jungkook stays silent as he downs a cup of water, letting the cool liquid hydrate his parched throat. Jungkook scrunches up the plastic cup once he’s finished and throws it into the trash. He knows he’s being childish not talking and running like he always does whenever confronted about his issues but he’s not in the mood.

Jungkook ruffled his sweaty bangs in frustration, wanting to just head home, lounge about and binge watch some anime while shoving his face full of ramen. Taehyung would be proud. Jimin walked over and patted his back knowing exactly what was on his mind since a few nights ago Jungkook had crashed over his and Taehyungs place, absolutely beyond wasted and spilled his feelings, crying about Kaye and how pathetic he felt that he couldn’t even have the courage to simply ask her out past being a platonic friendship. Jungkook wanted more, and he wanted nothing more than to take Kaye out on a date and show her how much he treasures her, but he always pulls out last second whenever he tries asking her.

Jungkook looked over his shoulder and gave Jimin a weak smile which seemed to please him as he gave him another pat on the back and going to grab a drink for himself. Jungkook feels hot, way too hot, the air conditioning had taken a beating with the surprise heatwave that hit them, so he’s sweatier that normal. Jungkook grabs the bottom of his shirt and brings it to his forehead to wipe away the sweat that was starting to burn his eyes. His stomach tensed once he heard the door swing open and Jimin screeched out in delight.

“Jess!” Jimin practically threw his cup in the trash that was still full of water, all of it spilling onto Jungkook’s front which Jungkook would call him out on it but he did approve of the cooling sensation it gave him, however he was not expecting Kaye to be right beside Jess who was now being smothered by her boyfriend. Jungkook still realised that he had his shirt in hand, his stomach on full display. He wasn’t embarrassed by his body, in fact he was proud of how he was able to stay as built as he is, but he feels even more stupid with the way Kaye was staring at him, cheeks slightly pink from being caught. Jungkook coughs and shoves his shirt back down, snapping Kaye out of her stupor.

“Kaye, you came!” Jungkook also snapped out of it upon hearing his friend’s voice call out. He watched in surprise as Hoseok walked over to her, smiling brightly that melts all hearts. So, to see Kaye smile brightly back at Hoseok doesn’t surprise him, however his heart beats angrily at the display in front of him.

“Are you guys just finishing?” Jess asks Jimin as she pushed him off her, protesting that he smells gross.

“Yeah, we’ll just wash up and get ready, you are coming Kook, right?” Jimin calls over his shoulder to see Jungkook hadn’t moved a single step from the water dispenser.

“Coming where?” Jungkook asks in clear confusion having no idea what they were talking about.

“Did Tae not tell you? We’re all going bowling, I swear he texted you about that” Jimin scratched the back of his head. At the mention of bowling Jungkook’s body seemed to pick up immediately.

“Kaye suggested all of us going since she knows how much you love kicking our asses at it, but you haven’t had time” Hoseok smiled at Jungkook while grabbing his own water bottle and downing most of it.

“So, will you come with us Jungkookie?” Kaye was giving him one of her puppy dog looks and he knows it’s his biggest weakness. That and an offering of free food.

“We’ll buy you pizza” Jimin piped in knowing just how badly the younger had been complaining about wanting to indulge on some cheesy goodness. Jungkook just groaned, leaning his head back, rolling his shoulders and straightening himself out.

“You guys are such assholes, you know me too well, of course I’ll come. I just need to wash up” Jungkook grabs his bag where he keeps all his spare clothes, soap and hair wash.

“You girls can stay here we won’t be too long, common guys” Jimin gives Jess a quick kiss on her temple before grabbing Hoseok and Jungkook, dragging them down the hall towards the showers. One of the wonderful things about their facilities is that it has showers with working heaters, so they don’t have to freeze their asses off and get sick from how cold the water can get. As they enter the bathroom, they start stripping and throw their clothes on the floor not caring if they get dirty since they were already rank to begin with. They washed up in silence except for asking for the soap or body wash that Jimin always used way too much of. Jimin finished up first, drying up quickly and practically jumping into his clothes to get back out to see Jessica.

“Kaye’s pretty awesome, isn’t she?” Hoseok asked out loud while drying his hair, abs tensing while doing so. Jungkook had just gotten his pants on and looked over to Jimin who was just about to run out the door but stopped upon hearing Hoseok speak. Jimin looked over to Jungkook but Jungkook was only looking at Hoseok not knowing exactly where this came from.

“Yeah, she is” Jungkook agreed but made sure not to sound so hostile.

“I think I’m going to ask her out”

Jungkook all but freezes, halfway putting his shirt on. He can practically feel himself shaking and he curses himself for being so easy to read. He peeks over to Jimin who’s looking between the two and tries to say something, but his mouth is just hanging open. Jungkook doesn’t blame him. What would Jimin even say, hell what would he say? The silence that falls over the room doesn’t go unnoticed by Hoseok who finished dressing and rakes his hands through his wet bangs. Hoseok was about to call out about the sudden silence when Jungkook speaks up.

“That’s great hyung! I’m happy for you” Jungkook forces the biggest smile that he can muster but he can feel his heart breaking. He felt like he was going to be sick and there was nothing he could do about it.

“Are you sure hyung? I mean that’s wonderful—" Jimin licks his lips looking over to Jungkook who had turned his back and was finishing dressing and spraying himself with some deodorant. “-but aren’t you rushing a little bit?”

“No, we’ve been texting each other all the time for a few months now. She’s just so, ugh, I don’t even know how to explain her” Hoseok walks over to his own bag bringing out his cologne and spritzing some onto his neck.

“She’s really smart, you know I like a girl who reads, and she’s an author for crying out loud” Hoseok places everything back into his bag and slings it over his shoulder before continuing.

“Kaye is so sophisticated and so pretty, honestly I don’t think I’ve seen a girl so beautiful in my life” Jungkook looks over his shoulder to see Hoseok looking up to the ceiling, most likely recalling all the times he’s ever seen how ethereal Kaye really is.

“You should ask her out hyung, I think you two would make a really nice couple” Jungkook pushes out, shoving his things roughly into his bag and following suit wanting this whole conversation to be over. Jimin can see the way Jungkook is stalking his way over to the door and he moves so Jungkook doesn’t collide into him again.

“Yeah, you’re right, we would make a cute ass couple” Hoseok giggles before wrapping his arm around Jungkook before he could make it outside.

“Thanks guys, I knew I could trust you with talking about this” Hoseok smiles, completely oblivious to the struggles of the younger who feels like his life is crumble down in front of him. They eventually make it back to the room to see the girls happily chatting to one another, both checking each other’s faces to make sure their makeup wasn’t running or smudged.

“You two ready to go? Tae just texted saying he’s waiting for us outside” Hoseok calls out, shoving his phone into his pocket and waving the girls over. They make their way over, Jessica going straight to Jimin happily pressing next to his side now that he wasn’t covered in sweat. Kaye made her way over to Jungkook who smiled gently down at her, taking the time to take in her appearance. She was wearing a simple white blouse and black pants with white and red stripes down the sides. It was so simple yet Jungkook thought that she looked amazing in them. Hell, Jungkook knew he would still find her attractive even if she was wearing stained sweatpants and a hoodie. They stood their looking at one another until someone shouted out to them making them pull their attention over to their group of friends who were waiting for them near the door.

“Hurry up losers or else we’re leaving without you!” Taehyung called out whom had walked in wondering what had been taking them so long. He had wiggled his eyebrows at Jungkook making him blush.

“Common let’s go”

The sun had set turning the sky into a dark blue scattering with stars, however they were harder to see since they were in the middle of the city. They had finally reached the bowling alley, shoes chosen, food ordered and drinks ready at their table. They all sat down next to each other talking amongst one another and taking a few shots of soju, Jessica’s idea, to celebrate them finally going out together. Taehyung complained about how Namjoon and Seokjin had ditched them since they were celebrating their second-year anniversary, but they all raised another glass to their love, knocking the drinks back, faces scrunching at the strong taste of the alcohol.

“Who chose this brand?” Jungkook coughed, looking over the bottle to see it was one of the cheaper varieties that was just straight Soju rather than a flavoured kind.

“Hey, don’t complain, I’m buying” Taehyung frowned before picking up a piece of paper and a pen.

“Alright kiddies” Taehyung called out, standing up getting everyone’s attention.

“We’ll be playing duos, so everyone choose a partner and I’ll write down our names so we can keep our team’s scores. The losing team will have to pay for drinks.

“I thought you said you were paying for drinks!” Jimin called out but Taehyung just shrugged and smiled his boxy grin.

“I guess I’ll go with you Jimin” Jessica huffed, playfully patting Jimin’s leg. Jimin pretended to be offended by Jess’s acting but they just giggled and snuggled to each other.

“Ok gross, but alright, Jess and Jimin” Taehyung wrote down their names and then looked down at Kaye.

“Alright sweet cheeks, who will you be with tonight?” Taehyung gave Jungkook a quick wink, not letting anyone else see except for Jungkook who just bit his lip and played with his piercings. Just as Jungkook turned to look at Kaye and ask if she would like to be paired with him Hoseok beat him to it.

“Would you like to pair with me Kaye?” Hoseok looked over to Kaye, he had part of his bottom lip caught in between his teeth and everyone knew he pulled this move of to woo the ladies which seemed to be working since Kaye was blushing and slightly squirming in her seat.

“I’d like that, yeah, I’ll go with Hoseok” Kaye smiled up at Taehyung who was silently writing down their names together, eyebrows drawn together which could be seen as him concentrating but Jungkook knew Taehyung better than anyone else, and he knew what was going on inside his head.

“Welp looks like you guys are buying since I’m with Jungkook” Taehyung beams at everyone as he goes over so sit next to Jungkook, hand coming up behind his back and rubbing soothing circles. A kind gesture that Taehyung does since he can feel the younger sulking.

“Kaye sweetie, sorry to say you chose the wrong man, Jungkook here could probably kick all our butts and not break a sweat yet Hoseok here can’t swing a bowling ball to save his life” Taehyung chuckled, hoping to lighten the mood somehow.

“I will let you know I can hit at least 4 pins now thank you very much” Hoseok puffed, crossing his arms and pouted.

“Yeah but remember that time you threw the ball and it hit the ceiling causing it to collapse and you were banned for life from that joint?” Jimin piped in making everyone else laugh around him, except for Jungkook who was just watching Kaye with bitter disappointment that it wasn’t him next to her.

“That was one time!” Hoseok yelled out making everyone else laugh even harder, Jimin falling off his seat making everyone laughed even harder. Once everyone settled down finally, since they were getting funny looks from everyone around them, they decided to start.

Jimin walked up first, bright pink ball in his tiny hands. For someone so small he managed to pack a punch, knocking down 8 pins in the first go. Jessica jumped up and down in excitement, bounding over to him to give him a high five which he gave back enthusiastically. Jimin waited for his ball to come back before picking it up again and bowling it down the lane, knocking out the remainder pins. Jimin pumped his fists up in the air while Jess once again leaped her way over and Jimin caught her in time, spinning her around.

“Baby I didn’t know you were this good, we are so winning this thing” Jessica kissed her boyfriend and Jungkook had to look away. He wasn’t sure if he was going to be able to get through the entire night. Kaye looked over to Jungkook and saw his odd behaviour and was about to say something until someone came over with their pizza’s that they had ordered. There was enough to feed ten people but knowing Taehyung’s bottomless pit of a stomach they would be ok.

“My turn!” Hoseok stood up and make his way over to collect his respective bowling ball. He picked up a fluorescent green ball and made his way over to the lane. He took a couple steps back swinging his arm back and launched the ball across the floor as it took out 10 pins. Hoseok jumps around screaming and clapping while everyone stares at him in awe.

“Hyung what the hell?!” Taehyung yells out in disbelief, mouth full of food that he had already begun to shove in his mouth. “I thought you sucked at this!”

“I do, maybe Kaye is my good luck charm” Hoseok winks in her direction who looks away bashfully, rubbing her neck which Jungkook knows she does whenever she’s nervous or embarrassed. Taehyung see’s the way Jungkook is looking over at Kaye and pat’s him on the back, nudging his head over signalling that it was now his turn. Jungkook watched as Hoseok walked over to Kaye, raising his hands which she happily copied, high fiving one another. Kaye looked so happy making Jungkook’s ugly jealous side come to life. Jungkook decided to show off and went over to pick up his bowl. He threw the ball and turned away, not even looking over his shoulder to see what the score was once he launched the ball since he knew he would get a strike. After a few seconds he heard the pins go down and noises going off showing that he had just gotten a strike. He quickly looked over to Kaye to see her mouth agape in surprise at Jungkook’s skills. He smirks to himself, pride showing as he rolls his shoulders around as he grabs his ball once again. He manages another strike and makes his way over to Taehyung who hugs him enthusiastically.

The night goes on as everyone has their turns, some playing better than they expected and others, mainly Taehyung as he was more interested in food, was almost guttering every single ball. Jungkook was able to keep up the score for the two of them but unfortunately everyone was playing too well and after a few mistakes on his end, Taehyung and Jungkook ended up losing. Jimin, Jessica, Hoseok and Kaye all made a circle, hugging each other and bouncing around cheering in victory while Jungkook looked over to Taehyung who was shoving the last piece of pizza into his mouth and just shrugged his shoulders. He knew Taehyung had something up his sleeve, watching as his beloved friend shoved a hand into his pants pulling out a billion vouchers making Jungkook groan and facepalm himself.

Hoseok excused himself to go to the bathroom which everyone else agreed on going as well except for Kaye and Jungkook. They decided wait outside leaving Taehyung to pay for everything since Jungkook did not agree on the arrangement and refused to pay for anything. He was being petty he knows but this whole night had gone from bad to worse as time went on. He saw the way Hoseok would look at Kaye, making jokes here and there making her laugh only in a way that Jungkook would be able to pull from her. He hated how jealous he was, but he felt the need to protect Kaye. Was he being selfish? Yes, but how could he not?

“Can I ask you something Kook?” They had walked outside, the streets were becoming more crowded with swaying bodies. Jungkook had to pull Kaye out of the way before someone bumped into her.

“Shoot” Jungkook breathes out seeing how close they were but he took a step back, almost feeling guilty for being that close with her.

“Well, ok, Jess was talking to me earlier and she said that she has a feeling that Hoseok might ask me out” Jungkook stiffened at the words but he made sure his face didn’t show his disfavour.

“Anyway, you know Hoseok better than I do. I really like him, he’s so funny and he’s really handsome, and I just, well I wanted to know what he’s really like before I say anything” Kaye was fiddling with her fingers, not even giving Jungkook the courage to look him in the face. Jungkook could see how much Kaye liked Hoseok, and to be honest he was very tempted to lie about his friend and tell her it would be the biggest mistake since he wanted Kaye all to himself, but he knew he could never do that. Jungkook swallowed the lump in his throat before taking a big breath.

“Hoseok hyung has been one of my closest friends for years now. He’s a giant dork and the biggest baby since he can’t watch scary movies to save his life, however he has a heart of gold and one of the kindest people I know. I…” Jungkook clenched his fists as he said the last few words, silently kicking himself as he continued. “I think you two would be a cute couple, you suit each other.” Jungkook felt like he wanted to curl up into a ball and cry his eyes out, but the look on Kaye’s elated face made him feel somewhat better.

“Kaye, there’s something I need to tell you” Jungkook was about to take Kaye’s hands into his own but the doors to the bowling alley swung open, their friends stumbling out and spotting the two making Jungkook jump slightly and jerk his hands back shoving them into his pockets. They made their way over, all clutching onto one another, happy smiles on their faces. As they caught up Hoseok skipped towards Kaye who looked surprised at how upfront he was being but didn’t question it.

“Kay, I’ve been meaning to ask you something” Hoseok looked nervous, and it dawned upon Jungkook that he was about to stand right next to the girl of his dreams and watch someone else take her away from him. Jungkook was rooted to the ground, not moving a muscle but he looks over Hoseok’s shoulder to see both Jimin and Taehyung giving him an uneasy look.

“Kaye Allen, will you go on a date with me?” Jungkook heard a gasp escape Kaye’s lips, watching the way they turned up in surprise and joy. Kaye wasn’t very good at hiding her emotions which was something Jungkook loved about her, that she was able to wear her emotions on her sleeve, however Jungkook was not happy about this fact right now because he could see her slipping away from his fingers and he couldn’t watch for another second. Jungkook turned his back away to pretend to be coughing when really, he was praying in his head repeatedly to wake up from this nightmare.

“Jung Hoseok, I would love to” Kaye replied which made Hoseok cheer in delight, scooping her up in his strong arms and hugging her. Kaye and Hoseok were laughing happily in one another’s embrace even when he placed her down. Jessica squealed in delight and gave them both a hug saying how happy she was for them. Jimin and Taehyung both said their congratulations as best as they could but kept looking over at Jungkook. Nothing could ever mentally prepare him though as he looked over to see their hands interlocked and they were both looking at each other so intensely that Jungkook was close to being sick but he only had himself to blame. He didn’t say anything to Kaye and he let Hoseok take the chance before he did. Jungkook forced a smile on his face before saying his congratulations which even then was pretty poor, but neither picked up on it.

“Common, I think it’s time that we go home” Hoseok said as he walked down the street, hand in hand with Kaye, everyone else in toe. Jimin walked side by side with Jess and Taehyung slowed down enough to be walking beside Jungkook who was as silent as he had ever been before.

“Jungkook, I’m so sorry, I didn’t know” Taehyung tried to comfort his friend as he knew that he must be hurting but Jungkook just shrugged the hand that Taehyung placed on his shoulder, not wanting anyone to touch him.

“Don’t, please just don’t” Jungkook’s voice was so small that Taehyung almost didn’t hear him, but he caught on.

That’s how months flew by, Hoseok and Kaye were dating and Jungkook was still sulking over it. He had to go out on triple dates with the group, himself being the only one single, except for Taehyung who had said that he was only there because of food.

Jungkook tried his best to drown himself in work and recording, getting every chance he could to just avoid seeing Hoseok altogether since he would always talk about his time with Kaye and what he was planning for her for their next date. However, Jungkook could never say no to seeing Kaye, they still had their regular jamming sessions. Kaye would come over with food which Jungkook would thank her for being such a saint and saving his life. Nothing really changed between the two except now Kaye was dating Jungkook’s friend and he could still feel that horrible jealousy in his heart.

There were times when Jungkook would ask about how Hoseok was going, simply because there were times when he missed his hyung since he hardly saw him anymore and he didn’t want to be a shitty friend who completely ignored her happiness. Kaye would talk about how much of a huge romantic Hoseok was, always being so kind and considerate for her wellbeing. Jungkook internally thought that he was the same, but he quickly shut that out not wanting to say something he meant to keep inside his head.

A year had passed and Jimin had announced his proposal to Jessica to which she had cried and said yes. Fast forward a couple weeks later their small group of friends, including Jessica’s, were together in a small bar celebrating their engagement. Jungkook was standing by the bar watching everyone drinking and dancing to the music playing through the speakers. A few of Jessica’s friends had tried to make a move on him but he awkwardly declined their advances, especially when one drunk girl offered to go down on him right then and there to which he just bolted out of sight. Jimin had come to Jungkook earlier in the week asking if he could perform on their night to which Jungkook happily agreed to. He was happy for his hyung to find someone for him and he was even happier to help, so here Jungkook was, in the room behind the bar getting his guitar ready.

“Hey Jungkook, thought I’d find you in here” Hoseok called out, making Jungkook flinch but he composed himself as he looked over his shoulder. Hoseok was looking good, really good. Too good if you ask Jungkook considering he felt like shit all the time. He hadn’t slept properly in months however he had been as productive as ever with his music and he had managed to create a few albums which he was honestly really proud of. Hoseok smiled at him and took note of the guitar that was in Jungkook’s hands.

“I know this is early and all, and I don’t even know when this will happen, but I was wondering, would you be kind enough to play for me and Kaye when I ask her to marry me?”

Hoseok picked up on Jungkook’s hesitance and waved his hands in front of his face to explain, but Jungkook wasn’t sure if he was losing his hearing or his mind.

Hoseok was already planning on asking Kaye for her hand. Jungkook felt dizzy, the whole room spinning making him trip on himself but Hoseok caught him in time, hands on either side of his shoulders.

“Woah, Jungkook, sorry to just drop that on you I just thought that since you’re one of my best friends, Kaye’s too, and we both love you with all our hearts and I know how much Kaye loves to sing herself. I just thought it would be meaningful if you could do the same for the two of us like you’re doing for Jimin and Jessica.

“I just-sorry I wasn’t expecting this so soon” Jungkook pressed his hands to his face, dragging them down to just give him a second to process everything. Once he locked eyes with Hoseok he knew that this was it. There was no going back, there was no more chances for Jungkook to tell Kaye how much he loved her. He would have to live with this for the rest of his life and there was nothing he could do.

Hoseok was looking at him expectantly and Jungkook knew what his answer was going to be, he was depressed but he could never say no to Hoseok.

“Of course, Hobi, you know I’ll always be there for you” Jungkook smiles, patting Hoseok on the shoulder. He wasn’t lying when he said that, he would always be there for his friends, even when it was tearing him apart.

“Thank you, thank you, thank you!” Hoseok squeezed him into a death grip, which Jungkook would normally complain about but he was starting to go numb and couldn’t really feel anything.

“I’d better go find Kaye since she’ll be wondering where I’ve disappeared to. Bye Kook!” Hoseok waved over his shoulder as he left Jungkook all alone. Jungkook looked down at his hands when he heard a thud, seeing that he had dropped his guitar, hands shaking so hard he wasn’t sure if he would be able to play. He was panicking, he hadn’t had this bad of a panic attack in so long. His chest tightened and the room spun, vision becoming static making him drop to his knees gasping for air. Jungkook’s ears felt like they had been stuffed with cotton wool and his senses were so clouded he didn’t realise someone had come into the room and was shaking him. After a few seconds Jungkook came to, seeing Jimin’s worried face in front of him.

“Jungkook! Christ Jungkook talk to me, what happened are you ok?” Jimin looked distressed upon seeing Jungkook kneeled on the ground gasping for air. Jungkook choked out a sob, shaking his head not being able to talk. Jimin crouched down to his side and gave him time while giving his back soothing rubs, slowly rocking them back and forth whispering calming words. Eventually Jungkook’s breathing evened out and he turned towards Jimin.

“Are you ok? If you’re not feeling up to it you don’t have to play” Jungkook shook his head and thanked Jimin that he wasn’t pushing him to do or say anything.

“No, no I’ll be ok, I just need a minute” Jungkook sniffed, bringing his hand to wipe away the tears that hadn’t spilled yet. He needed to compose himself before he went out in front of everyone in the room to sing.

“Do you want me to get you anything?” Jungkook just shook his head, slowly standing up and noticing that his hands were no longer shaking. He felt like he was going to throw up, but he forces himself to pull it together.

“I’m fine, I just need a moment…alone” Jimin nodded in understanding and stood up before making his way to the door. His hand halted before taking the doorknob in hand and looked over to Jungkook.

“You know I’m always here for you and that I love you so much Jungkook”

“I know Jimin, thank you. I love you too” Jungkook gave him a weak smile which seemed to calm Jimin slightly, returning his own small smile before nodding in his direction and exiting the room.

Jungkook tugged at his roots and he paced back and forth. How could he face Kaye now, knowing that soon enough she will be wearing a ring on her finger shattering any hope for Jungkook. He paced trying to think of what he could do but came up short with nothing.

Absolutely nothing.

He knew that he should have said something the first day he met her. He should have just pushed himself to ask her out that night. Now here he was feeling more alone than ever, even though he had his closest friends that he considers his family out there waiting for him.

Jungkook looks at the mirror in the corner of the room and deems himself acceptable before he grabs his guitar and heads out. He knows that he will never be ready to face everyone, but he pushes himself past the door and onto the stage where everything had been set up for him. He settles himself in and starts playing a few chords which grabbed everyone’s attention. Jungkook looked around the room and saw Jimin who was whispering into Jessica’s ear which seemed to make her smile as they both looked over to Jungkook giving him the okay. Jungkook smiled at then leaned into the microphone.

“Hey guys, I just wanted to say a few words before I start. First off thank you all so much for coming, I’m sure Jimin and Jess have a few words to say of their own but I wanted to say that its wonderful how you’ve all come here to celebrate their love. To Jessica, I am so sorry.” everyone erupts into laughter, even Jimin was joining in knowing full well that Jungkook was only jesting.

“Please take good care of my hyung, and Jimin you are one lucky bastard to be marrying someone like Jessica. I want to propose a toast to the two love birds. May you have a long and happy life together” Jungkook finished and everyone raised their glasses to the couple who were slightly embarrassed but bowed in thanks to everyone.

Jungkook started playing and at first, he didn’t sing, enjoying the way the sound vibrated around the room. Jungkook looked around the many faces and could pick a few familiar ones here and there but then when his gaze landed on Kaye wrapped up in Hoseok’s loving embrace he shut his eyes blocking out the sight, but no matter how hard he tried he could never erase the memory. So, he did the only thing he could do. Sing.

After a couple hours, Jungkook had to call it quits, quickly thanking everyone before he took off. He knew it was rude of him to just leave so suddenly but he couldn’t handle being in the same room with everyone else. He grabbed his board and rode off to his apartment which wasn’t too far away. He quickly texted Jimin apologising for leaving but Jimin replied that he wasn’t upset, asking to talk whenever he was ready. Taehyung had sent him a message as well to check up on him, not surprising since he knew Jimin would have told him about finding Jungkook like he had.

Jungkook was glad that Seokjin was still with Namjoon back at the bar so he was safely alone at home, once he closed the door that’s when Jungkook broke down crying. He had held it in for so long, not just for tonight, but for an entire year. The glass had been over filled and everything was pouring out. Jungkook’s lungs burned from heaving so much, barely managing to make it to the bathroom before yacking his guts up. His head was pounding, body shaking in a cold sweat. Jungkook just laid his head on the toilet bowel, letting the cool seat ground him. He didn’t stay long since he felt like his stomach was no longer in his throat. As he pushed himself up on shaky legs, he made it over to the sink turning on the water and rinsing out his mouth. After spitting out the residue he turned the water off and looked up at his reflection.

Jungkook never thought he had ever looked as pained as he did right then and there. Even when his mother died he looked better than he currently does now and that brings a whole new wave of nausea making Jungkook reach for the toilet once more.

Jungkook pushes himself up and stripped his clothes stumbling into the shower, turning on the taps and not even bothering to fix the temperature as the freezing water cascaded down his back. He mindlessly grabbed for the soap and scrubbed his arm until it was red and raw. Eventually he turned off the water, not bothering the brush his hair or teeth and grabbed a towel to dry himself off as he made his way into his room. He dumped his clothes on the floor by his bed before grabbing a pair of boxers and putting them on before falling into bed.

Jungkook was going through his head how he had managed to let go the one thing that made him truly happy in his life besides his music, that was until he could hear his phone start to ring. Jungkook didn’t move to pick it up, choosing to ignore it as it eventually stopped however it started ringing again which just aggravated Jungkook to the point of madness. Jungkook leaned over the bed to retrieve his phone from his pant pocket and decline whomever was calling him, seeing that it was an unknown number. He watched the phone screen light up once more and he decided to finally answer the call, bringing the phone to his ear.

“Who the fuck is this and what do you want?”

“Hello to you too sunshine, is this Jeon Jungkook?” a low rumbling voice came through the other side which startled Jungkook, he wasn’t expecting that kind of voice to come out.

“Um yeah you’re speaking to him”

“Great, well Jeon my name is Min Yoongi. I was at the bar tonight, the one you performed for at Jimin and Jessica’s engagement party” Jungkook scrunched his face in confusion, he knew that he didn’t know everyone there, but he wasn’t expecting a call from one of them. He didn’t say anything and let Yoongi continue.

“I have a proposition for you.”

It wasn’t long before Hoseok had announced his engagement to Kaye. Of course, he wanted to tell Jungkook, Jimin and Taehyung first and had organised a boy’s night out to have dinner and drinks together. Everyone said their congratulations to Hoseok who beamed happily. Jungkook put up a show not for his own sake but for Kaye’s. The last thing he wanted to do was to seem upset at the idea, as much as he was hurting regardless. Jungkook wanted to congratulate Kaye in person but he would do that on another day once he mentally prepared himself for it. It wasn’t like he had a lot of time anyway, so he knew he had to do it soon.

The four of them drank and ate happily and by the time it was midnight their bellies were full, and they were stumbling their way home. They had all been drinking so they all called cabs to take them home. Jimin and Taehyung took one together as they lived closer to one another since Taehyung had moved out ever since Jessica moved in, so Jungkook and Hoseok shared their own cab. The ride was silent, the driver not trying to start a conversation with them which both were quite happy with since they were both exhausted. As the car stopped in front of Jungkook’s apartment complex he passed some money to the old driver who smiled at him happily. Jungkook got out of the car but was surprised when Hoseok followed suit.

“Just wait here, I won’t be too long” Hoseok spoke to the driver who smiled his toothless smile and said nothing. Jungkook assumed that the old man was mute.

Hoseok walked over to Jungkook and moved him off the road and onto the footpath. No one was around, and the taxi driver didn’t seem to be listening in, so when Jungkook faced Hoseok to see him with an almost pained look on his face he felt horrible.

“You love her, don’t you?” Jungkook looked at Hoseok as if he was crazy, but he couldn’t even utter a word to deny that fact. He was still in love with Kaye and Hoseok had managed to finally pick up on it. Jungkook hung his head in shame, eyes brimming with even more tears that he had been shedding over the past week.

“Jungkook why didn’t you say anything?”

“How could I?” Jungkook looked back up to Hoseok who was starting to cry himself. Jungkook hated that. Hated that he was the one responsible for Hoseok’s pain.

“Jungkook, why didn’t you tell me you liked Kaye back then? I wouldn’t have asked her out had I known”

“Well you didn’t know and now you’re getting married!” Jungkook shouted, he couldn’t keep his anger inside anymore. He was hurting because he let this all come to this point and there was no turning back. His shoulders were shaking as he stood there slumped, letting tears fall from finally confessing to Hoseok.

“Jungkook, do you have any idea how worried Kaye has been because of you?” Hoseok took a step towards Jungkook who blinked back at him confused.

“You idiot, do you think she wouldn’t notice when you’ve been ignoring her texts and calls. Hell, you no longer let her come over to your studio because you always say that you’re too busy to see her. You’re never too busy for her Jungkook, Jesus she’s been worried sick about you”

“She…she doesn’t know does she?” Jungkook was shaking but he could see in Hoseok’s eyes that he wasn’t really mad at him.

“No, but she thinks that she’s done something wrong for you to completely block her out like that. Jungkook you’ve got to talk to her”

Jungkook shakes his head whilst taking a step away from his friend, no longer having the courage to look at him.

“I can’t, I just can’t…I’ve tried for so long now, and every time I try to tell her how I feel I freeze and end up running away like I always do with everything”

“I know you’re scared, and I know that you must feel like crap right now, but please talk to her. Not just for my sake but for hers, she deserves to know Jungkook. I’m so sorry I didn’t know until now but I’m not backing down from her either. I love her with all my heart and I’m willing to fight for her, but please you have to talk to her” Hoseok was pleading now, sounding so desperate it made Jungkook think about what his actions have done. He thought he was the only one hurting but he soon realised that he had been hurting everyone else around him who were just trying to help him.

Jungkook couldn’t trust his voice right now so he opted for nodding his head which seemed to ease Hoseok somewhat. Hoseok took a step closer to Jungkook and wrapped his arms around the younger which Jungkook sighed into his touch. He hadn’t had any physical contact for a while since he hadn’t even seen his friends, avoiding going home to Seokjin’s interrogations all the time so opted to sleep in the studio. It had left his back and neck sore, but he was content with that. Hoseok hugged him even tighter before letting go and giving Jungkook one more look before heading for the taxi.

“Give me a call if you need anything ok?”

“Ok hyung” Jungkook watched Hoseok climb into the taxi and drive off before turning a corner and leaving Jungkook’s sight. Jungkook then took his phone out and brought up a new message to send to Kaye. If he was going to do this he may as well do it sooner rather than later.

A few days later Jungkook was in his studio, the whole place empty except for the couch that was vacant and the stool he was currently sitting on with his guitar in hand. It wasn’t long until he heard a knock on the door and Jungkook called out saying that it was open. After a few seconds the door tentatively opened. Kaye finally came into Jungkook’s view and he swore his breath left his body upon seeing her again for the first time in so long. Not much had changed but Jungkook knew that from now on things would never be the same between them.

“You can come in” Jungkook hated the fact that he needed to say those words for Kaye to walk in whereas before she used to invite herself in whenever she liked. Kaye took a small step in but almost halted upon seeing the empty room. Jungkook exhaled and motioned for Kaye to take a seat on the sofa.

“You’d better sit down, we need to talk” Jungkook swallowed as Kaye made her way over to Jungkook, sitting down in front of him saying nothing. They sat there looking at one another in silence just observing. Jungkook was the first one to break the silence.

“Hey”

“I have some explaining to do” Jungkook looked around the room to which Kaye huffed.

“Yeah you do. Jungkook why the hell have you been ignoring me? I’ve missed you” Kaye looked so worried it made Jungkook’s stomach churn. He didn’t like that he had hurt Kaye, but he wasn’t looking forward to what he was about to say next.

“I got signed” Once the words settled Kaye’s face lit up in glee. She knew how long Jungkook had been dreaming of this moment and she couldn’t be prouder. What she couldn’t understand is why Jungkook kept this from her for so long.

“Jungkook, that’s amazing! But why didn’t you say—"

“It’s in America” Kaye halted. Her face fell slightly which only made Jungkook smile back at her.

“I’m sorry I didn’t tell you earlier. It was never my intention to hurt you, but I needed to collect myself before I told you” Jungkook looked down at his guitar, holding onto it for dear life. It was now or never.

“I wanted to share a song I made before I go”

“When do you leave?” Kaye blurted out.

“Today” Jungkook lowered his head at the way Kaye was looking at him. He was leaving today, and this was going to be the last time that they would see of each other for who knows how long.

“Will you listen?” Jungkook asks hesitantly but he knows Kaye would never refuse him.

“Of course, I will”

Jungkook nodded and set his hands in position to start playing. Jungkook took a deep breath and started off with a slow tune. It wasn’t long before his voice joined in, his gaze never leaving Kaye’s for an instant.

Hello, tell me you know Yeah, you figured me out Something gave it away And it would be such a beautiful moment To see the look on your face To know that I know that you know now

And baby that’s a case of my wishful thinking You know nothing Cause you and I Why, we go carrying on for hours on and We get along much better Than you and your boyfriend

As Jungkook continued to sing letting his emotions carry throughout the lyrics and his guitar, it finally dawned on Kaye that what he was singing was how he was feeling. He continued however he was finding it more difficult to go on and look at Kaye, so he ended up bowing his head and closing his eyes, wishing for the burning behind his eyes to stop.

If I should be so bold I’d ask you to hold my heart in your hand Tell you from the start how I’ve longed to be your man But I never said a word I guess I’m gonna miss my chance again

Well all I really wanna do is love you A kind much closer than friends use But I still can’t say it after all we’ve been through And all I really want from you is to feel me As the feeling inside keeps building And I will find a way to you if it kills me If it kills me It might kill me

Jungkook finished strumming, letting the room go silent. He took all the courage he had left to look up at Kaye who was staring at him completely speechless.

“Jungkook—"

“I love you”

Kaye froze, not uttering another word or even breathing. Jungkook could see the anguish that was going on inside her head which wasn’t something Jungkook was surprised by however he knew he needed to tell her. For both of their sakes.

“I love you, and I’m sorry it’s taken me this long to tell you. I was a coward and all I did was run and hide from my feelings, and you know what’s funny? The day I had planned on telling you and ask you out Hoseok had told me that he was planning on asking you out himself” The memory still burned fresh in Jungkook’s mind and he placed his guitar down next to him so he could kneel in front of Kaye who still hadn’t said a thing.

“Then I watched you two go out together, you both looked so happy that I thought how could I ever have a chance with someone like you when you have Hoseok by your side” Jungkook leaned down to Kaye’s eye level where he could see her eyes were welling up with tears of her own. As one broke free Jungkook brushed his thumb over her cheek, gently caressing her face in a way of comfort and in some form of way as an apology.

“I’m so happy for you, please don’t think that I’m not” Jungkook choked on his words, voice becoming unstable and shaky as he continued but he pushed through.

“God, you have no idea how much I care for you” Jungkook whispered and Kaye finally choked, letting herself sob freely. Jungkook took his other hand to cup her face and connected their foreheads, letting their breaths intertwine. Jungkook had dreamed so many times of being able to do this but not in a way that was hurting her.

“Jungkook” Kaye’s eyes closed and he leaned in, lips hovering over one another. Jungkook slowly closed the distance, savouring the feel of her lips on his own. They were as soft as Jungkook had imagined and he treasured the moment of Kaye kissing him back. It only lasted for a moment before Jungkook pulled back, separating them but not moving too far away. Jungkook gently caressed Kaye’s face as she slowly fluttered her eyes open seeing the way Jungkook was looking at her with so much love.

“I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry Kaye, but I had to tell you before I left” Jungkook looked almost pained but he stayed strong.

“When do you leave?” Kaye whispered not moving an inch away and just basking in Jungkook’s warm embrace. Suddenly there was a knock at the door making Kaye jump out of Jungkook’s hold. He missed her warm touch instantly but knew it was inevitable. Jungkook reached into his back pocket and handed over a small silver key, placing it into Kaye’s hand and her fingers around it so she wouldn’t try to give it back to him.

“Now” Jungkook leans up to place a small kiss on the crown of Kaye’s head before standing up, bringing her with him.

“This is the original key, you also have the spare too. It’s not much but it’s yours now”

“Jungkook…I can’t, this is too much” Kaye shook her head, voice breaking just as much as Jungkook’s heart was.

“Please, don’t leave me Jungkook” Kaye’s hands grabbed at Jungkook’s shirt, tugging him towards her. Jungkook immediately wrapped his arms around Kaye, wanting nothing more than to stay with her but he knows he can’t. He can never move on if he stays and the opportunity that waits for him in America is one he will possibly never have again.

Jungkook had taken his time to say his goodbyes to everyone else. They were all surprised at the sudden invite over to his place and once he had revealed his opportunity they had all celebrated, deciding to spend their last time together and make it a happy memory. Everyone cried but they were all happy for Jungkook, he had also talked to Hoseok once again saying that he would be saying his goodbye to Kaye on his last day in Seoul which made Hoseok happy to hear.

Jungkook growled once another loud banging noise was heard from the door.

“I’m coming!” Jungkook yelled out before slowly moving Kaye’s sniffling face away from his chest. He missed her so much already and he hadn’t even left.

“I guess this is goodbye?” Jungkook was happy that he was sounding somewhat composed, even when he looked down at Kaye’s tear stained face he smiled sweetly at her. He will always love her no matter what happened, and he hopes that she knows that now. Jungkook took Kaye’s hand into his own, gently squeezing it before picking his guitar up with his other hand and headed over to the door. Kaye reached out and opened the door before slipping out.

Jungkook saw Hoseok a few metres away leaning on his car waiting. As he saw the two leave the building and seeing their hands intertwined he only smiled and nodded. Jungkook returned the gesture, lightly squeezing Kaye’s hand once more before letting go. Kaye didn’t let go at first, looking down at their linked hands before she eventually let her hand drop to her side.

Jungkook really didn’t want to do this, to leave Kaye behind along with his life he had built over the years, but he had to do it. He gently placed his guitar down and wrapped his arms around Kaye once more, savouring the moment one last time. He wanted to remember this for the rest of his life. Kaye clung to him, pressing her face into his neck and breathing in his scent. Jungkook could tell she was doing the same, wanting to savour the moment. They both part and Jungkook smiles down at her, happy and content with finally confessing and Kaye smiles back up at Jungkook.

Jungkook looks over his shoulder to see Yoongi waiting for him by a black van packed with his belongings.

“Ready to go kid?” Jungkook just nods before picking up his things and heading over. As he closed the door and settled down he looked back out to see Hoseok by Kaye’s side, hand in hand both watching Jungkook as he waved goodbye and drove off into the distance.

“You ok love?” Hoseok looks down at Kaye who was still looking down the street where Jungkook had left them. Kaye just shook her head as she looked up at Hoseok, face stained with tears and hurt. Hoseok wrapped his arms around Kaye wanting to comfort her as much as he could. Hoseok knew it was a lot for her to take in, but he would give her as much time and space as she needed.

“I think a part of me knew” Kaye sniffed into Hoseok’s shirt, slowly pulling her face away to look into her fiancé’s eyes.

“And I think a part of me loved him back” Kaye’s voice broke, finally admitting the turmoil that was going on inside. Hoseok kissed Kaye’s forehead before bringing her back into a tight embrace.

“I know love, I know”

#writing #If It Kills Me au #Jungkook au #this is my first piece ever so I hope you enjoy #please excuse any spelling mistakes or poor grammar #I'm working on becoming better

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