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summary: When your best-friend slash pain-in-your-ass, Kim Seokjin, drags you to a New Year’s Eve party that you didn’t want to go to in the first place, what better way is there to pass the time than to stay sober and watch all your classmates go berserk? Well, that is until Kim Taehyung steps into the picture, of course.

pairing: taehyung x reader

genre: fluff

word count: 2.7k+

warnings: profanity, slight alcohol consumption, implied drug usage (two words only, i swear), college party antics should say enough

A/N: first fic of the year! W O O! this was supposed to be for tae’s birthday but i guess it’s fitting since it is the new year. a special thanks to miss mei @sugacouture for her likeness and @koushiningg aka the eternal hypewoman. this fic (drabble) is rly short but i do have a lot coming up in store! for now, hope u enjoy and happy new year everyone!

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You are going to murder Kim Seokjin.

The spiked punch that fills your red solo cup up to its brim has been waiting to be quaffed down for thirty-seven minutes now. Roughly five minutes before that, Seokjin had somehow managed to drag you through the front doors of the fraternity party he’s been wanting you to accompany him to for weeks now.

And it only takes ten minutes for the proclaimed party animal and people-person, Kim Seokjin, to vanish from your side. He leaves you to fend for yourself in a jungle full of plastered college students—priorities at the moment are to either drink so much liquid regret that they can’t even remember their own names, or to find someone to make out with when the clock strikes at midnight. From simple observation, you notice that most, if not everyone here, fall under both categories.

Well, the exception being you, of course.

And it only takes ten minutes for the proclaimed party animal and people-person, Kim Seokjin, to vanish from your side.

ah yes the friend who dips on oc to party on their own, you love to see it!! really do hope that oc yells at seokjin and makes him regret leaving her because ?? what kind of friend is he???

You were no stranger to it, and it would serve as a dutiful companion to you when times called for it. Like last week after your last final that you knew you fucking bombed.

i love healthy coping mechanisms <3

pairing: jungkook x reader

summary: saying i love you but meaning it differently each time

tags: lovers to exes to ?, a little bit of fluf, angst

warning: none

wc: 1k

a/n: something that's been in my drafts for while :) masterlist

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When he meant to say stay

“I love you,” Jungkook sobs, tears streaming down his cheeks. He looks so small like this, doe eyes glassy and rosy lips quivering. His shoulders shake as he tries to take deep breaths. This isn’t supposed to happen. You’re not supposed to leave.

“Jungkook,” you manage in a whisper. “This isn’t good. For the both of us.” Although he’s much bigger and stronger than you, you gather him in your arms and he rests his head on your shoulder.

Although he’s much bigger and stronger than you, you gather him in your arms and he rests his head on your shoulder.

okay i absolutey adore this line because it really shows just what a mess jungkook is but also!! how weak he is for oc! he’s gotten to the point where he needs her to gather him and hold him and it just makes my heart soft and hurt,,

He cups your cheek in his hand and you lean into it, you always do, and Jungkook never knew his heart could break and flutter at the same time until now. He imprints this memory into his mind, keeps it in his heart and tucks it into a safe place to remember again when you’re gone and he’s missing you.

look soft! and hopeless romantic! jungkook is definitely my favourite way to characterise jungkook, so i absolutely loved this !! he’s just so gentle and careful and god i could scream into my pillow 

pairing: lee haechan x reader

genre: slice of life, fluff, cf2l

wc: 541

warnings: one swear word!

taglist: @perhapsthanatos @neotism @koishua @ilovjaehyun @reiichann @floraljae + taglist form

The cement steps in front of your house feel cool, the small stones and bumps imprinting themselves into your skin like a pattern. Haechan stood a few feet away, conversing with the ice cream man as he prepared a chocolate cone and banana split, laughing loudly at a story the man tells him with a smile.

The lights had gone out a couple minutes ago, resulting in your neighbors coming out to sit on their front steps or on foldable chairs. The only light came from the moon and ice cream truck, which played a cheerful tune that you knew would stay in your head for a couple of days. You felt warm, but a wind that was cool enough to make it bearable came every so often. You looked down at your knees, your pointer finger running over the multiple scrapes on the skin from failed bike rides or jumps too high up on the stairs. Haechan walked up to you, his beat up shoes in view, the laces an off white after a long summer.

“Here, I told him to add whipped cream to your banana split,” he says, bumping into you lightly as he sits down.

You scoop up a combination of vanilla and strawberry onto your spoon, wiping the excess on the side. “Thank you,” you mumble through a mouthful of ice cream, wiping at the corner of your mouth with your thumb.

You watch as a small line of younger kids form by the truck, handing their money through the window in exchange for popsicles of cartoon characters.

“Remember when we were that small?” you ask, motioning towards the kids with your head.

Haechan nodded, licking around the chocolate ice cream.

“I used to beg my mom to give me a couple bucks so I could buy you ice cream too.” He laughs. “It’s hard to come up with money at 6 years old, the tooth fairy can only do so much.”

You snort at his comment, thinking back to a bright eyed Haechan showing you the crumpled dollar bills he got from his mom to buy your banana split. You both could barely reach the window, struggling to place the money on the small piece of plywood that acted as a counter.

“It’s been nearly fifteen years and your order hasn’t changed,” he says.

“I stick to what I enjoy,” you explain, nudging his side. “Like you.”

“I’d like to think I stuck with you, you were an annoying kid.”

“Please, not as annoying as you offering me candy every day in exchange for a kiss on the cheek when we were seven.” you reply, rolling your eyes at him.

“Oh shut up, my idea of romance is way better now,” he says proudly.

“Is it now?”

He straightens up, grabbing your chin to turn your face toward the sky. “Us. Olive Garden breadsticks at 2am. Music blasting in a parking lot.” he explains, moving his hand across the air as if presenting something.

“Oh wow, fuckin’ marry me Hyuck.”

“That’s the plan,” he replies, leaning back onto the steps with a smirk.

You laugh loudly, leaning into his body and offering him spoonfuls of ice cream as he continues rambling about your future plans.

The cement steps in front of your house feel cool, the small stones and bumps imprinting themselves into your skin like a pattern.

i remember reading this the first time and just going “oh” because i knew then that this was absolutely gonna be beautiful!! i just love the attention of detail you have lin!! how you describe the feeling of the cement on oc’s skin and the marks they leave and the size of the stones and everything !! i just totally love it!

You felt warm, but a wind that was cool enough to make it bearable came every so often. You looked down at your knees, your pointer finger running over the multiple scrapes on the skin from failed bike rides or jumps too high up on the stairs. Haechan walked up to you, his beat up shoes in view, the laces an off white after a long summer.

again!! its the detail! truly, i think youre so goddamn talented lin because god everything about this paragraph is just so beautiful :(( you dont get into it really, but i totally can picture oc’s summer,,, how she tried jumping up the stairs and fell, or how she went on bike rides with haechan probably and it all makes me just so soft :( also the way you describe the colour of his shoes as an off white after a long summer?? so fucking good! it really describes it perfectly imo

“Here, I told him to add whipped cream to your banana split,” he says, bumping into you lightly as he sits down.

okay but i already love their relationship? how he knows that oc likes extra whipped cream with her banana split?? bye i need a haechan in my life asap

“I used to beg my mom to give me a couple bucks so I could buy you ice cream too.” He laughs. “It’s hard to come up with money at 6 years old, the tooth fairy can only do so much.”

You snort at his comment, thinking back to a bright eyed Haechan showing you the crumpled dollar bills he got from his mom to buy your banana split. You both could barely reach the window, struggling to place the money on the small piece of plywood that acted as a counter.

wait but the image of six year old! haechan begging for money? honestly take me away because i dont think i can handle this dsfgfd everything about this drabble, lin, is so goddamn cute and soft and gentle and sweet,,,,

“I stick to what I enjoy,” you explain, nudging his side. “Like you.”

“I’d like to think I stuck with you, you were an annoying kid.”

“Please, not as annoying as you offering me candy every day in exchange for a kiss on the cheek when we were seven.” you reply, rolling your eyes at him.

“Oh shut up, my idea of romance is way better now,” he says proudly.

“Is it now?”

the banter?? excuse you lin? this is the cutest thing ever sdgsd literally screaming into my pillow !!

He straightens up, grabbing your chin to turn your face toward the sky. “Us. Olive Garden breadsticks at 2am. Music blasting in a parking lot.” he explains, moving his hand across the air as if presenting something.

uh uh uh excuse you??? i dont even know what to say because oh my god :(( shut up i think i would combust if he did that to me,,, i literally cant :((

“Oh wow, fuckin’ marry me Hyuck.”

“That’s the plan,” he replies, leaning back onto the steps with a smirk.

You laugh loudly, leaning into his body and offering him spoonfuls of ice cream as he continues rambling about your future plans.

ugh god i love haechan so much in this SDGFFSDF his confidence is honestly so admireable !! imagine being THIS bold,,, i cant-

what do you get when you mix red and blue together?

pairing :: lee taeyong x reader genre :: fluff / boyfriend au word count :: 2,121 words warnings :: a tiny paragraph about making out playlist :: cherry kisses (chungha) ⋆ daft pretty boys (bad suns) ⋆ hands on me (taeyeon) ⋆ crash my car (coin) ⋆ shy (hunny) author’s note :: to the insanely talented goddess who wrote the first nct fic i ever read nearly 3 years ago and still love to this day!!! i didn’t think i’d ever get to be friends with one of my favoritest writers on here, but here we are :’) ily els @taeyongtime​ ♡ 

“It’s hot.”

You’re draped across the old, yet still very plush couch, the kitschy pattern spread across it now fondly regarded as one of the things that transforms this dingy little place from a shoebox apartment into home. The thin spaghetti strap of your faded tie-dyed tank top from your old sorority days hangs limply off of your shoulder, threatening to fall even more when you slump over to the left. The simple drawstring shorts you have on barely cover your legs, but you contemplate tossing them off still because it’s just. So. Damn. Hot.

“It’s hot!” you whine even louder, throwing your arms up in the air before letting them flop down onto the cushions dramatically. The nearby open window only blows in a measly little breeze that does nothing except dry the sweat on your skin for a few glorious seconds before it reappears like a stubborn stain. Your boyfriend only raises an eyebrow at you from his spot on the floor, sprawled out in front of said window and using one of his Nylon magazines as a makeshift fan.

Taeyong agrees, flapping the glossy pages in front of his face desperately. “It’s too hot.”

You’re draped across the old, yet still very plush couch, the kitschy pattern spread across it now fondly regarded as one of the things that transforms this dingy little place from a shoebox apartment into home. The thin spaghetti strap of your faded tie-dyed tank top from your old sorority days hangs limply off of your shoulder, threatening to fall even more when you slump over to the left. The simple drawstring shorts you have on barely cover your legs, but you contemplate tossing them off still because it’s just. So. Damn. Hot.

first of all, the way you introduce us to the setting? perfect. i just love the amount of detail you put into your stories and how descriptive you are cat!! its really always so much fun to read your writing because you clearly put in so much effort !! you also always succeed in painting such a clear and vivid picture !

“It’s hot!” you whine even louder, throwing your arms up in the air before letting them flop down onto the cushions dramatically. The nearby open window only blows in a measly little breeze that does nothing except dry the sweat on your skin for a few glorious seconds before it reappears like a stubborn stain. Your boyfriend only raises an eyebrow at you from his spot on the floor, sprawled out in front of said window and using one of his Nylon magazines as a makeshift fan.

okay but im already in love with oc ? because same?? i also only just complain about how hot it is during the summer lmao

Two days consisting of barely surviving the power outage creeps into a third, the prospect of having AC again anytime soon becoming extremely bleak. The transformer had completely blown out, and the electric company finally sent out a crew to fix it earlier this morning. The estimated restoration was initially set to noon, but it was pushed back until 3 p.m., then 6 p.m., then 10 p.m., then 5 a.m., and now the big black bolded letters spelling out “undetermined” mocks you from the screen of your phone that's already set to the lowest brightness setting to conserve battery.

To make it worse, your city was suffering a heat wave, temperatures spiking to 105 degrees Fahrenheit every single day and simmering down to 80 during the night before climbing the thermostat again. The raging thunderstorm that plagued last night only resulted in unexpected humidity, making your clothes stick to you like a second skin.

can i just point out that you could have written this paragraph much simpler and moved on, but instead you decided to say how the power outage creeps into a third and how the big black bolded letters spelling out “undetermined” mocks you from the screen of your phone that’s already set to the lowest brightness setting to conserve battery etc??? like all of the detail? i cant- only you could write that cat!! my mind is blown!

You had sent back a rather crass Snapchat back to Doyoung after he sent one earlier of his perfect, Instagram story worthy, iced alcoholic beverage. It’s honestly a miracle that he didn’t toss your beloved brown sugar boba ice cream bars out onto his pristine balcony with picture perfect potted plants to perish. That man can still hold onto a grudge even after he’s on his deathbed and descending into the fiery pits.

again you could have written this much simpler, but instead you decided to put in all of these little details and describe everything and im just sdfsaf i love it so so so much !! aside from that, doyoung’s characterisation is just so much fun too??

Taeyong stands up and slowly ambles towards the refrigerator. “I saved two popsicles in the freezer. I figured it’d stay cold enough and not melt if we ate them soon.”

“Oh my god, that’s the sexiest thing you’ve ever said to me.” You struggle to push yourself up into a sitting position before finally being able to, watching your boyfriend open the freezer and pull out the last two saving graces.

okay but taeyong being the thoughtful boyfriend just made me all :((( also the dialogue is just to die for? like it reads so realistic?? which 

He holds out the two icy sweets in front of you, one in each hand. You already know that he secretly wants the red one; it’s been his favorite ever since he was five and tried his very first one from the ice cream truck that still comes around his parents’ neighborhood. But you also know that he always lets you choose first and wouldn’t complain if you take that one.

the way youve weaved in details of taeyong’s childhood so elegantly? i dont think words can describe how much i love it !! seriously, its so obvious that you put in so much effort into your writing cat! 

“Move back,” you complain, shoving him over to his original position. “It’s hot, and you’re making it worse.”

“So are you calling me hot?” Taeyong wriggles his eyebrows at you before taking a bite of his popsicle, much to your horror. He moves closer to you again for the sole sake of annoying you.

“First off, I’m calling you sweaty. Secondly, did you just bite your ice cream?” You throw him a dirty look before moving over and turning to sit with your back against the arm rest, throwing your legs over his lap.

Taeyong slightly pouts at you, munching on yet another chunk of his popsicle and ignoring the way you wrinkle your nose in disdain. “What’s wrong with that? It’s melting, and I don’t want it to drip and get my hand all sticky.”

again, the dialogue!! the banter!! its all just so good 👌

also i probably shouldnt say that i also bite my ice cream right,,, i just think that anything else just takes too long dsfgsdf

You can’t believe that you just discovered your boyfriend is a psychopath. He’s going to the same circle of hell as people who pour milk in before cereal and those who hate mint chocolate chip ice cream once he leaves this earth (He can even say hi to Doyoung as he descends to eternal damnation).

i grinned when i read the last line because the! callback!!! i love it so much,, its just these little things that really make your stories so brilliant and ufn in my opinion cat!! 

“Why didn’t you say anything about this before we started dating?” You are absolutely appalled. Horrified. Disgusted. This is the biggest relationship deal breaker you have ever come across.

“Next, you’re gonna say you hate me because I don’t like pineapple on pizza,” he says as his free hand settles on the top of your thigh, gently tapping rhythmically against it absentmindedly.

“Oh my god, you absolute heathen.” You really thought Taeyong was the perfect man of your dreams, but you unfortunately realize belatedly that even he has flaws. Some inexcusable ones, in fact.

okay but again? the banter?? so much fun!! also just the characterisation of both oc and taeyong is so great?? like theyre just teasing each other and being super dramatic and ugh im just so here for it !!

“We kiss,” you start, and he’s already pulling you towards him enthusiastically, causing soft laughter to bubble up from your throat, before you swat his hands away. “Hey, hey, hey, I wasn’t done explaining it yet! There’s no touching allowed.”

okay but this made me scream so much?? youre truly the fluff queen cat !!

“That rule is dumb,” he complains, crossing his arms over his chest like a petulant child. You frown at him, pouting until he gives in again because it’s you and he’d cross oceans and climb mountains for you.

taeyong is seriously so cute in this story oh my god :((

Your grin widens, eyes sparkling like you know something he doesn’t (because you do). “Baby, your tongue’s purple.”

Taeyong turns a shade brighter than his favorite popsicle flavor.

pairing: painter!taehyung x reader

genre:  neighbor au, enemies to lovers | fluff, humor

word count: 7k

warning/s: swearing and alcohol consumption.

summary: All it took is an off key violin version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star for you to possibly grow more hatred for your blue haired neighbor but what if your favorite Instagram Painter happens to be that same person.

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It has only been three hours since you went to sleep and if it’s possible, you think your ears might have bled upon hearing the off key version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star being played on a violin at 10 in the morning – a time you should be sleeping considering you work a graveyard shift.

Let’s just say that your new neighbor has been constantly playing the violin every single morning. You were fine with it during his first week when he moved in but then it has been a month now and it would not be just the violins. Sometimes he would play Beyer No. 8 repeatedly on the piano and if he’s not playing any instruments, he would play songs of different genres like jazz, classical, hip hop, rhythm & blues, or whatever fits his mood for the day which is also loud enough for you to hear.

Your neighbor must’ve not realized that you’re only separated by thin walls since you’re living in a condominium and it has became painstakingly annoying and unbearable considering it occurs day to day and your patience is also wearing out day by day. Grunting, you placed your head under your pillow in hopes of blocking out the sounds but it was no use as you now can’t go back to sleep.

Color blue fits him you must say but since he’s being an inconsiderate neighbor might as well call him Hades like the Villain Disney Character from Hercules. If it isn’t a perfect comparison – they both got blue hair and gave everyone a lot of hell to deal with.

i literally screamed when i read this because i realised what you had done and i just- because tbh i was a bit confused by the title because i thought of the greek god and not the disney character but when i read this, it clicked in my mind and im just !!!

“Y/N”, you said unenthusiastically without shaking his hand making Taehyung pursed his lips as he retracted back his hand, chuckling away his embarrassment.

im already loving oc?? and how petty and bitter she is?? like literally same??

“Sorry, I’ve never gotten to thank you for the cactus” he told you as he scratched his head.

A succulent plant is what you have chosen among your options as a welcome gift to your neighbor since it’s the only viable plant for such a small lovely abode like yours. You came by to knock at his door that time but no one answered thus you left it in front of the door with a note but thinking of it now, you so wanted to get it back and maybe shove it directly in his face.

okay but again? so in love with oc?? and how she is so petty and bitter?? because lmao yeah same i would totally want to shove a cactus into your face if youve never thanked me for gifting it to you and also if youre an obnoxious neighbour that keeps on playing music super loud??

Also, it was quite funny how you’re playing the playlist filled with his ‘recommended’ songs as you went to the train station to commute en route to your work.

ahh i love this detail because you mentioned beforehand how oc has added some of the songs taehyung has been playing to her playlist!! 

Staring at the ceiling, you’re contemplating whether you should just knock on his door and make Taehyung stop the unnecessary noise but you’re too tired to even bother getting up and so you laid there, trying your best to fall asleep with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star as your background music.

ugh but this is so relatable? if im trying to sleep and something is bothering me, im definitely gonna be too lazy to get up and fix whatever it is!! which is stupid because its the reason why i cant sleep- anyway, this is super relateable and realistic and i just wanted to point that out sadfad

Thankfully, you haven’t gotten that much close yet to the mailboxes, making your presence totally unnoticed thus you took the opportunity to back away and go to the elevator instead since you’re not in the mood to see Taehyung two days in a row.

okay but why have i done this too? like ill avoid people at alll costs if i dont want to see them,, even if that means walking away or something asfds also i really like how oc is committed to hating taehyung’s guts sdfs

You’re so filled with rage that you didn’t even care whether your voice can be heard by your other neighbors but what you did not expect is for Taehyung to playfully smile at you like he has no remorse in doing all of these things.

dsfds taehyung is such a little shit oh my god,, of course he would smile back at oc after she went off on him like that asdfsad 

“I don’t care” he leaned back, smirking as he raised his eyebrows at you.

Disgruntled, you decided to walk away instead as you intentionally slammed the door too loud, not wanting to waste your time in a petty argument with someone senseless.

i seriously thought he was about to apologise but i guess not sfsdas i dont think i would have been able to just walk away after that, so i applaud oc!!

“Oh its Y/N from Unit 910” Taehyung said whilst you opened your bag to search for your earphones, “I started practicing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the piano too, do you want to listen to it? Oh I think you must’ve heard it awhile ago, right?”

sdfasd taehyung really is just gonna say all of that stuff huh?? dude is fearless lmao i also like how oc automatically looks in her bag for her earphones upon seeing taehyung !! really shows how little she wants to interact and talk with him!

Actually, Taehyung had no agenda of going down to the lobby, he just took the chance to ride it to annoy you which he finds to be amusing lately when he noticed that one of his avid likers and commenters in his Instagram art account turns out to be you which of course you’re completely unaware of yet.

okay first of all, i already had a suspicion that taehyung knew oc was one of his followers when he replied to her!! second of all, the fact that taehyung went out of his way to ride the elevator with oc just to annoy her?? very interesting,,,, 

Taehyung’s smug smile was replaced with a startled look as he was taken aback at your sudden emotional breakdown, thinking if he had gone too far for you to cry like this. It was inevitable that at one point, you’ll be spent from all of the annoyance he has caused you but he was rather expecting you to shout at him like the first time around and not a crying mess in front of him.

Admittedly, Taehyung was beginning to panic since he doesn’t know what he should do to you and the ominous relationship between you two doesn’t help either but he knows with the way you’re sobbing that you need to be calmed down thus the reason he frantically placed his violin to the side to envelope you in a hug.

fsadfsad taehyung panicking when oc started crying had me smiling so much lmao he was definitely not ready for that !! i could totally see him just freeze upon seeing oc’s tears lmao like he would be all scrambling and trying to comfort oc asdfadsf 

Silence. Taehyung played silence for this afternoon and not jazz, classical, rhythm & blues, nor hip hop music can be heard next door. You swung your legs at the edge of your bed as you made your way to the refrigerator to reheat the unfinished cinnamon roll you ate a while ago.

i really like that when taehyung realises that its serious and oc is not doing so well, he stops playing his music!! it shows that hes not an inconsiderate asshole! and actually capable of, you know, being nice!!

“Well, aren’t you so nice?” Taehyung said with a smirk, “Why don’t you come inside my unit, I’ll explain it to you”

i see what you did there!! and im totally here for it!! not gonna lie, i did smile when i read this because it must click with oc too now and im just asfasd

After finishing the pizza, Taehyung took out a red wine awhile ago saying how he’s been saving it for special occasions and this might just be that occasion. Anticipation and curiosity rising once again for this awaited ‘talk’ Taehyung keeps on mentioning and how he’s so excited to tell you about it.

the fact that taehyung has already ordered pizza? that hes got wine too?? hes really got it all planned out huh asfasd

“You’re not Vante” you adamantly said, “You’re just good at copying his artworks”

i literally paused and laughed because oc really just went “no youre not” huh?? like she just straight up told him no???? thats actually so funny???

“Shall we dance?” you read out the direct message with a bit of confusion until you read out the username from where it came from – vantepaints.

“Shall we?” Taehyung said, now standing right in front of you but you just dumbfoundedly stared at his hand that is reaching out for you.

Oh fuck.

okay but this is the cutest thing possible?? oh my god safasd he really just dm-ed her to ask her to dance??? bye im not alive right now

“I told you, didn’t I?” Taehyung said as he swayed you both side to side, “That’s why I found the whole situation to be amusing because it seems like you’re very fond of my alter ego yet hate the real one”

“I don’t hate you, I’m sorry” you said with your head down as you watched both of your feet move, wishing that the floor could swallow you whole at this very moment. Thankfully, you’re tipsy enough to easily drown out your embarrassment quickly.

ahhhhhh i could picture this in my head perfectly,, just taehyung and oc dancing and oc being all shy and quiet now that she has realised who taehyung is asfsd this is actually so cute oh my god :(( i dont even know what to say,, also how quick she is to deny that she hates him now?? like before she definitely would have told him that asfds

Taehyung can’t help but look down at you, the moment felt so serene and peaceful just like how you look right now with your eyes closed but still moving along as he continue to sing the lyrics that appears true to his heart, wishing this could be the start of something new for the two of you.

‘Put your lips next to mine, dear

Won’t you kiss me once, baby?

Just a kiss goodnight, maybe

You and I will fall in love’

❝ jungkook’s friends peer pressure him into renting a girlfriend for the evening. of course, jungkook’s only doing it to prove a point - that rent-a-girlfriend schemes DO NOT work. but when you show up for the date, jungkook’s resolve begins to waver…. ❞

➝ pairing: jungkook x female reader

➝ prompt: “do you take constructive criticism?” “i only take cash.”

➝ genre: fluff, rent-a-girlfriend au

➝ word count: 1.2k

➝ warnings: profanity; a lot of cheese

It was a terrible idea - from beginning to end. This thought is all Jungkook fixates on as he walks you home from the restaurant.

When he initially heard about the rent-a-girlfriend company, Rented Hearts, he had scoffed at the idea. Imagine being desperate enough to actually spend money for the courtesy of taking someone out on a date.

Yet, with his friends Jimin and Taehyung pestering him about renting a girlfriend, with suggestions of “Hey, Jungkookie, this could help you get over your fear of talking to girls!” or “Wow, finally! A company that caters specifically to Jungkook!”, he had finally caved, and decided to rent a date – just to prove that it was a stupid idea.

What he had not counted on was his date being – dear god, no! - absolutely adorable.

Yet, with his friends Jimin and Taehyung pestering him about renting a girlfriend, with suggestions of “Hey, Jungkookie, this could help you get over your fear of talking to girls!” or “Wow, finally! A company that caters specifically to Jungkook!”, he had finally caved, and decided to rent a date – just to prove that it was a stupid idea.

why can i picture this so well?? like duh obviously jimin and taehyung would tease the shit out of jungkook and say st uff like that!! and jungkook getting mad enough to rent a girlfriend just to prove them wrong? also totally realistic somehow?? like thats the kind of stupid stuff you only do when youre really close friends lmao

summary: one day, a boy had promised forever to you in his car. a year later, you find yourself crying in a car you can call your own, driving alone past his street.

pairing: jungkook x reader (with a side of emotional support boy best friend!hoseok)

genre: angst, fluff

warnings: PG-13, profanity, age gap (2 years; oc is a junior and jungkook is a college freshman), broken promises (infidelity but it sure feels like it), based off the irl rumored love triangle in which the song was possibly based off of (yes, i follow disney love triangles), open ending >:) 

word count: 10.4k

A/N: and it’s finally here!!! this fic has given me brain rot for the past month and a half but i am glad i finished it! this is the longest oneshot i’ve ever written i think, and i’m sorry it’s literally angst but you all know i’m not primarily an angst writer anyway :O ! this fic was very challenging for me to write, but i’m not mad at the end result. thank you sososo much for @dreamystuffers , @nurseryy , @bangtans-peaceful-piegon , and @koushiningg for all reading it and hyping it up,,, i really do NOT deserve yall!!!

playlist <3 ; sour ver.

“Did I do it? D-did I actually pass?” You stuttered, a little out of breath from the wave of ease that washed over you—the hard part was finally over. You can finally breathe again above the surface. Except, the only thing that was suffocating you was the worn down metal box that used to be your mom’s car, your test anxiety ricocheting off the suede seats and flying around your driving examiner—only to be released once they handed you back your paper with a smile as they left the car.

this paragraph? perfection. nothing else to add, its so so so good,, i mean your test anxiety ricocheting off the suede seats and fyling around your driving examiner—god, so beauitfully written i cant comprehend it asdfasd i freaking love the imagery!! i can picture it all so well!!

You’re completely incognizant of how he looks at you with so much adoration in his eyes while your own eyes bore into the paper—nearly about to tear the thing in half from gripping onto it so hard. “You would’ve been just fine with or without me Y/N.”

reading this hurt because knowing what song this is based on, its gonna end,,,, bad asdfs and ugh god, seeing them all lovey dovey and happy right now is just :(((

“I love you. Thank you, really.”

His eyes softened at the sight of your own, a smile gracing his lips,

“I love you more.”

ahhhh i already know youre gonna tear my heart apart :(( god this is so cute asfddsa

Your sudden presence knocked him out of his trance— his phone subsequently dropping to his lap. Hesitantly, his eyes trailed up and down your figure as you warily inched towards him.

He tried so hard to soak up every inch of this moment, from the hem of your dress, to the wrinkles of the fabric, the embroidering on your torso—to the way your hands are curled up into tiny fists at your sides, your hair cascading down the sides of your shoulders and glistening under the lighting of the shop, the small smile that decorated your lips, and your eyes that were much too shy to meet his own.

Jungkook doesn’t think he’s ever seen something so beautiful in his life.

Shooting up from his seat, phone tumbling to the floor in which you gasp at slightly, he made his way towards you. He had this look in his eyes, and he carefully and unhurriedly stepped towards you like you were made of gold, a precious artifact in a museum that he felt like he shouldn’t even have the luxury of laying eyes on.

the description!! god you write so beautifully jumi!! everything about these paragraphs is just to die for !! the way you describe how jungkook looks at oc? how he notices every little thing? how he is in total awe and blown away by oc’s beauty? i cant-

Your smile can’t help but stretch even wider, your head instinctively looking down at the floor to mask the bashful nature that only comes out when you’re around him.

asdfdsa i could literally picture this perfectly oh my god :(( why is this so cute uff

“I’ll help you pay for it.”

Startled at both his actions, as well as the words that befall from his lips, you immediately shook your head in declination, “No, I can’t let you do that. Especially when you’ve been saving up for a car.”

“Fuck the car, there’s plenty of time for that,” he intruded on your doubts once more, not letting your skepticism see the light of day, “now, it would be an absolute crime for me to take you to prom in a dress that isn’t this one.”

ahhhh i love jungkook so much in this, god,, but i also feel like im gonna hate his ass for breaking oc’s heart soon and im just not ready to hate him yet sadf i mean fuck the car, there’s plenty of time for that. now, it would be an absolute crime for me to take you to prom in a dress that isn’t this one—am i supposed to not fall in love with him???

The words entangled your current thoughts into a tangled, endless vine—twisting and ensnaring its way around the depths of your mind and heart. You’re barely able to voice your concerns, because you know he would just shut you down. “Even then Jungko–”

He squeezed your hands once more, his eyes crinkling up slightly, sparkling much, much brighter than the sparkles that you were covered head to toe in, “This dress was made for you, Y/N. Let me help you this one time.”

im gonna say this again,, your writing style jumi? fucking beautiful,, i dont even know how else to describe it!! i just love love love the way you describe things and how youre almost poetic? like ugh the talent !!

Your eyes are firmly shut, yet you have the same reel of images rolling through the blank canvas of your mind—like being forced to watch the same cringe-inducing scene in your least favorite movie over and over again.

Your phone has been laying facedown on your bedside table for hours now. You didn’t need to spare another glance at what was waiting for you on that screen.

It only took one look for the contents to be grossly embedded into your mind.

jk.jeon just shared a post: ecstasy, is what i feel when i’m with her

Who is she?

i can already feel the angst building up oh my god :(( i already feel so sorry for oc-

The way his hands are snaked around her waist like his own personal handbag, his body pressed up against hers as if they were conjoined at the hip. The dress she’s wearing conforms to her body like a second layer of skin, accentuating all the curves and perfections that you lacked in comparison—the bleached locks of her hair splayed messily atop of his shoulders from their close proximity, or rather, the lack of space between the two figures.

The way their foreheads are pressed together, lips messily meshed in the heat of a moment— the quick snap of a candid picture, the candid glimpse of a love and infatuation that runs deeper than what’s portrayed on a screen.

He’s smiling into the kiss, looking as rapturous and lovestruck as ever. The streaks of light casting on their bodies and the evident number of people that surround them lead you to assume that they’re at some sort of college party, obviously engaging in college activities. And he’s already found himself a college girl to replace you.

oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god nope what the actual fuck,, im gonna scream into my pillow holy fucking shit and he’s already found himself a college girl to replace you—im in fucking tears,, i literally cant function right now because you miss jumi seriously just took my heart and shred it to pieces,, the fact that i can picture it all so well asdfsad

You didn’t need to sneak another glance at your phone to know what his intentions were with her. You didn’t even need to see her entire face and body to see that she has everything you don’t, and most likely, is able to give Jungkook everything else that you weren’t able to.

You just wish you had been given a warning.

just realised i quoted the entire scene because also like,, how am i supposed to not??? like its so well written,,, i dont even know what to say except that this is fucking perfection!! the amount of detail?? out of this fucking world,, seriously, this is so beautifully written i cant-

“You’re doing just fine!” He reassured you with a smile, his hands wrapping around yours on the steering wheel. “Okay, now just ease your foot on the brake pedal, very slowly.” He told you as you two reached a four-way stop.

can i just point out how smart you are jumi? you really just followed up that scene with a flashback to where they are all cute huh?? you seriously just wanna break my heart dont you :((( the way you just smashed my heart by following up that scene with such a happy memory AHHHHH-

but also,, i can totally picture this?? like jungkook being the supportive boyfriend and being super encouraging and patient??

“Carefully—!” He yelled out as the car jerks to a halt, the sudden stop causing the two of you to lurch forward in your seats. He held you back by the shoulders, before you could face plant into the steering wheel. our eyes are glued shut, knuckles a ghastly shade of white as they remain clenched around the wheel in a vice-like grip.

Retracting back to his seat with labored breaths, he patted your head with a restrained smile,  “Okay, that’s enough for today, love.“

jungkook totally would be the type of boyfriend to pat their significant other’s head asdfs this is seriously so cute,,,, anyway i hate this scene because holy fucking shit this makes the angst just hurt so much more?? like you two are seriously gonna be this cute together and then you, jungkook, are gonna just go and,,,, replace oc?? screw you asdfas

The dollar feeds through the machine, and he slumps back in his seat, looking down as you continued to cling onto him, “Do you like how our first date is going so far?”

Your arms wrapped tighter around him on their own accord, you look up at him, “Maybee,” you drag out.

He scoffs, placing a kiss on your temple, “You are a terrible liar.”

“It’s starting!”

ahhh shut up theyre so stinking cute i cant- i dont wanna hate jungkook :((

You kissed him on the cheek. Immediately cowering away, wholly embarrassed at what you had just done, the large hands of the boy sitting next to you stopped you from shying further—cradling the sides of your head and bringing your focus back up to him, except now, you were staring straight into each others’ eyes, faces millimeters apart.

He whispered to you, his breath fanning your nose, eyes flickering down towards your lips, “Can I?”

“Yes,” you said just above a breath.

And that’s how he stole your first kiss.

this entire scene is literally straight out of a romcom i swear,, i can see it right in front of my eyes!! i wouldnt be surprised to tune into the new netflix romcom just to see this scene play out because holy fucking shit this is so cute :((

You sighed profoundly, staring at his hands and how they were entwined with yours, his soft skin providing you with a semblance of assurance, just enough to keep you somewhat grounded. But your sanity was clinging on by a loose thread. “We can’t be together once you start college, you know that.”

“And why not?” He asks indifferently, feigning ignorance while his fingers drummed along the skin of your knee, avoiding your piercing stare.  

“You’re moving, you’re going to turn legal,” your voice cracks, a single tear falling down your cheek. You bit your bottom lip, blinking furiously to stop the dam of tears that threatened to burst. “Things are going to change, Jungkook. Whether we both like it or not.”

“They don’t have to.”

Your brows furrow, “What do you me—“

“I’ll wait for you.” He declared impassively, like the answer was just so simple, so easy. His eyes stared so intensely into yours that you inhaled so sharply through your nose that it nearly hurt, your breath ceasing as he continued to stare.  

okay but the irony? i dont even know what to say because uh the fucking irony???? god youre wrecking me here jumi

“But what if I wanna wait for you, love?” He called out tenderly, brushing a finger alongside your jaw, the action making you reflexively sink into his touch.

You can tell that he’s in pain too, the smile that makes its way across his lips isn’t anywhere in comparison to his usual smile—the one where his eyes crinkle, his nose scrunches up, and his mouth is stretched to showcase all the bright pearls of his teeth.

This smile is a way of trying to battle the torment he feels inside—his lip quirked up, but quivering the longer he looks into your eyes, a dry chuckle is let out into the tense air in a way to help relieve your nerves. But he knows it’s not working. His brown pupils are shimmering more than ever— vision blurred with tears that start to fall from his eyes as well, the streaks evident on his cheeks.

“I’ll wait for you, Y/N. I’m not letting go of you that easily.”

,,,,,,,, i have no words. seriously i have no words because- dude jungkook you say all of this but you end up breaking oc’s heart?? you end up replacing her?? in a matter of a couple months??? god i cant- this hurts so much knowing what will happen sadfad

Hoseok had a hideous pair of sneakers on that make his feet look like they got shot with a toy paintball gun.

“You aren’t getting those right…?” you asked, face contorted into a look of revulsion.

ahhhh i love this so much because you know hoseok would totally go for these kinds of shoes!! i really like how you characterise him here

He screeched to a halt, the shoebox nearly toppling out of his arms. Managing to save it, he sets it on some random table next to him and decides to abandon it to return back to you. And get you far, far away from what he had just seen.

Jungkook came back for winter break. Which wouldn’t be a surprise if it wasn’t for the fact that he was with a girl that wasn’t you. The same girl that’s been causing you to spend all your waking moments crying and wallowing in jealousy and regret.

i already fucking love hoseok !! he is such a good friend and im just all here for it because screw jungkook for breaking oc’s heart :(( she needs someone who will treat her right !!

Before he could gulp down another bite, he spots Jungkook and his girlfriend once more walking towards your table—realizing that there happened to be an empty table right next to the one you guys were at.

Nearly choking on his ice cream, he stabs his spoon into the cup, shooting up from his seat, “Y/N, we have to go.”

seriously hoseok just deserves everything,, i just love how hard he tries to get oc away from jungkook because he knows exactly how much seeing him would hurt her and im just :((

Concerned about how this night has been playing out so far, Hoseok is even considering asking you to take him home after this. After all, he’s been your sole confidant throughout the whole altercation with Jungkook—a shoulder to cry on, letting you call him on the phone when you couldn’t sleep and get the thoughts of him out of your head, venting to him and telling you all the memories you two shared, sometimes multiple times but he never showed annoyance because he only wanted you to feel better. You’ve appeared a lot more jaded these last few months, and he, more than anyone wanted to see you feel like yourself again. And if everything that he’s done helps contribute for you to feel even the tiniest pinprick of ease, so be it.

uhm can oc please just date hoseok? holy shit he is a goddamn saint and angel :(( i just love what a good friend he is !! and how caring he is too !!

“Okay, cool! Let’s go!” He chimes, a little too cheerily, even for Hoseok. He yanks you by the arm once again, forcing you to drop all the clothes you had on your arm as he skips towards the exit.

He sees Jungkook once again, wearing a cheetah-printed hat and making stupid faces at the girl in front of him while she laughs heartily. Gasping, he hides behind a wall, colliding into you as your face gets shoved into a faux fur coat.

Sputtering, you swat his shoulder, curses falling from your lips angrily. “What the fuck?!”

dont think ive said this yet but this entire scene could be in a romcom too,, like this whole running away and trying to avoid jungkook when he is out with his girlfriend?? i can totally see it in a film,, probably why i love this scene so much

Your heart drops instantly at what you see in front of you.

It’s your first time seeing him since he left for college.

Yet you never would’ve imagined that you’d see him with such heaviness in your heart, and such aversion to even catch a glimpse of his face.

The girl who smiles up at him is even more stunning in person. So stunning that you don’t think you’ve ever felt so small while standing in the midst of all these people until right now. Another image you don’t think will leave the dark caverns of your thoughts for a long time.  

She slips a pair of sunglasses onto his face and he scrunches his nose, placing a quick peck on her forehead while she giggles into his chest.

shut up i just want to hug oc and tell her its all fine and punch jungkook because holy shit asdfa why does this have to be so painful :((

You’re already blinking back a vast wave of tears, letting out a couple of shaky breaths before murmuring, “Oh.”

“I’m sorry, Y/N.”

You shake your head, nudging his elbow with yours, letting the tears fall, “Sorry for what? For being the irreplaceable friend that you are? I could never repay you for all the shit I’ve made you put up with.”

“You know I’d kill him right here and right now if it were allowed.” He teases, successfully garnering a chuckle out of you despite the tears that start to flow more recurrently.

Wiping your face with the back of your hand, you muster a smile in his direction, shaking your head, “As if you could.”

“I’d probably die trying.” He laughs, and you laugh along with him as the hot tears begin to stream more freely down your cheeks. They soak the collar of your sweater, and you can taste the saltiness as it slips into the seams of your lips. Your vision becomes so blurry you can’t even discern the faces of the couple you’ve been staring at for the past couple of minutes.

He breathes out steadily, something that you’re still struggling to do. Tearing his gaze away from the two, he turns to you, placing a hand on your shoulder. “Let’s get out of here.”

You blink, letting the tears drip so your vision could clear up a bit. You give the couple one long glance before shifting your gaze to Hoseok, he greets your wretchedness with a smile. But it’s not wide or lustrous or jovial. No, not at all. It’s small, it’s close-lipped, it’s reassuring. And it’s all you can ask for right now.

oh god reading this seriously just felt like a punch to the gut :(( hoseok’s and oc’s friendship is seriously so precious and im so glad oc has him to lean onto 

The captain’s eyes widen at the sight as his eyes flicker to the scoreboard, to his team that’s already celebrating and currently running towards him, and then his eyes flicker towards you.

,,,,, he really just instantly looked at oc huh :((

He smiles at you for a fleeting second before his team lifts him up into the air. He’s sitting proudly on his human podium as he gets handed the championship trophy. He pumps his other first into the air, reveling in all the glory in adrenaline that’s in making the winning shot. Finally reaching the conclusion of his high school basketball career with teammates that he wouldn’t ever trade in a lifetime, his coach that was looking at his team proudly from the sideline, and his favorite girl watching him from the stands.

and his favourite girl watching him from the stands—bye this is too much,, i dont even know what to say except wreck me?

Focusing back towards you, he mouths out, “Meet me at the spot after the game.”

You two always met up at the designated spot after his games, yet you’ve never improved at reading his lips after all this time, “What?!”

“The spot. After the game.”

Finally comprehending what he’s trying to say, you nod, smiling, “Oh, okay.”

He smiles from ear to ear, his eyes shining even brighter than the reflection of the trophy he was holding. “Wait for me.” He mouths out.

Your smile can’t help but stretch even wider, “I will.“

of course oc and jungkook have a spot together :(( god shit the angst sdfasd im sobbing,, and not gonna lie i did laugh a little when oc struggled to get what jungkook was mouthing at her sadf that was really cute !!

“I’ve been thinking,” he starts, taking your hand into his, “I don’t think I can do this anymore.” He says resolutely, while rubbing shapes into the back of your hand with his thumb.

“W-what?”

“I can’t stand being just friends with you Y/N. I want more.”

dude for a second i thought he was breaking up with her and i was so confused until i realised this was before all of the events oh my god sadfa 

“Y/N, I’m so sorry. I–I’ve majorly fucked up everything in every single way and I don’t even know what to do anymore. Before I could even realize that I fucked up, I knew it was already too late so I just kept exacerbating the situation more and more like the stupid fucking dumbass I am. And I am so sorry. I know you remember, and even though I’m drunk and crying right now, I still remember all those things we said to each other. And what I had promised to you. Forget about it. All of it. Please. I just knew it. I–I knew it right away. I knew it from the moment that I laid my eyes on you and you took me in as a friend, and then a lover, that you were way too good for me. That I didn’t deserve you, and I still don’t, and I don’t think I ever will. So please, please just forget about me. Forget about what I said. And please move on from me. You deserve so much better than what I’ve made you deal with these past couple of months. So please know that this is all my fault, and my fault only. I don’t even deserve to say these words… but I love you, and I hope one day I can make it up to you and you could forgive me. Even though I don’t deserve it whatsoever. Y/N, my love, I am so sorry. I am so fucking sorry. Goodbye.”

The person you have dialed is not able to receive calls at this time.

when i was reading this all i was praying and hoping that oc blocked him or something because dude no jungkook doesnt get to do this bullshit after hurting her like this,, and god youve got no idea how i was cheering when i read the last line because yeah screw you jungkook and your half assed apology

And you two look happy together. And I am in no way pinning any speck of blame on her. Not when I have you flaunting around your newfound way of relieving the stress of uni every second you get.

I just don’t understand. Did you not think I was going to find out? Actually no, you made it flagrantly obvious that you had no intention of hiding yourself. I just, I don’t know. Why couldn’t you just tell me that your feelings changed? Spare me some of the pain and tell me that you didn’t want to wait anymore. That you found someone else. That you don’t love me anymore.

yes good for you oc,, screw jungkook,,,,, he fucking sucks oh my god,, did he really just not tell oc anything??? what the fuck??

I know we weren’t perfect, but fuck, you and I both know that I’ve never felt this way for anyone. I just can’t fathom how you can be so okay after shutting me out like that. Was I that insignificant to you after all that time we spent together? All those years of friendship, love, memories, promises—was it not enough for you to consider me worthy of keeping in your life? Bullshit.

i see what you did there and i love it,,

I can still see all the lurid images of our relationship every time I close my eyes. And I’m exhausted. I just wish it would all stop. I wish I could erase you out of my life, but you’ve engraved yourself into my mind. All-consuming and unwelcomed. How did you possibly leave your own designated route in my heart, and why have I never been able to find a single detour of this hell. Why do these memories run so deep within me when I know you couldn’t care less? Why does this have to be so hard?

Fuck, I loved you. I think I might even still fucking love you right now. But back then, I was so ready, at any goddamn given moment to drop everything I had to be with you. I didn’t care. It didn’t matter to me that you were leaving, that you were turning 18 and beginning your journey into adulthood while I was still inevitably lagging behind. Yet none of that ever phased me. But do you know why? Do you know why I unabashedly and wholeheartedly was so willing to act so foolish for you?

You told me you would wait. You were the one that promised me forever that one day in your car while tears were rolling down your cheeks and you were holding me in your arms—whispering nothing but soft words of assurance in my ear, consoling me, and tricking me into believing that your love would be nothing but unwavering.

I was the fool that fell for your words. Still hoping until this day that I have even a sliver of a chance to receive that same love from you again.

ahhhh god this entire letter :(( its so well written holy shit,, i can literally feel oc’s pain reading this god :((( i could literally punch jungkook so much!! im glad shes letting it all out and telling him off because screw him and his empty promises

Slamming your pen down on your desk, you bury your head in your hands. Seething, rage-filled tears dampening your calloused palms as you take deep breaths into your hands.

The tears drip onto the paper, smearing some of the freshly written ink. You stand up from your seat, leaving your desk to hide under the covers of your duvet—willing yourself to dreamland so you avoid the reality that you adamantly and petulantly refused to face.

god if i could i would jump into my screen and hug oc because she deserved none of that oh my god,, 

also, i just wanna point out again that this scene is straight out a romcom again,,, like i can totally see it !! your writing is just so beautiful and detailed jumi !!

You have a clear intent on your mind tonight. And it doesn’t involve any dancing, corsages, or forced conversation with a boy that asked you out to the prom out of pity. Everyone knew that you only wanted to go with one person, and one person only, so you had turned everyone down. Likewise, you felt awfully pathetic about the situation that you couldn’t even bear to show your face in front of all your peers.

i hate jungkook even more for ruining this for oc,, 

You nearly forgot that you’ve had a dress for prom all this time— bought months in advance by a boy who was so excited to see it on you more than you were. He used to talk about this day all the time; your first ever prom and what he planned to do, what to wear to match your dress, how we would take you there, and yet, now he’s not even there for any of it. For the past couple of months your dress has been occupying the back of your closet, not wanting to relive those memories or be reminded about all those fruitless fantasies that he had always told you about every time you saw it.

,,,,, god i seriously dont get jungkook here- he is so goddamn stupid and frustrating and i hate his ass so much,,,, 

good luck on your test today, love. mr. smith’s shitty teaching is no match to my smartypants girlfriend. let’s get food after school today, whatever u want :)

- guk <3

You take out another piece of paper that looks near identical to the one you’re currently reading. Placing the other one back inside the box, you read it and it says:

how did you even notice I forgot to bring water to practice? you’re a godsend, y/n, i’d be a mess without u

- guk <3

And you begin to realize there’s more and more of these messages. You rummage through the box, separating the letters from everything else so you could read each one.

you look beautiful today

- guk <3

im so scared for the game today, the team’s been slacking a bit during practice and i haven’t been feeling well enough to reprimand them. i know i’ll feel better once i see you in the stands though. y/n, my good luck girl

- guk <3

what life did i save in my past life to have u in my current one

- guk <3

i hate sitting thru ms. pitt’s boring ass lectures. can we ditch and sleep in my car together D:

- guk <3

i’ll be honest. when i first got my letterman, i was more excited to see you wearing it more than myself. i can see that my instincts were right after all.

- guk <3

u could wear a sack and i’d still think you’re the most beautiful person i’ve ever seen i swear to god wow im so in love with u

- guk <3

i swear i kept staring at the clock counting down the minutes til the game ended. i miss u love and im so tired

- guk <3

keep the hoodie…. keep all of them actually…

- guk <3

seeing u drive off on ur own made me feel like such a proud dad. except we don’t tolerate incest in this household. ok but if it were with you then maybe… oh my god what the fuck am i saying ok i love u yeah u know that though bye love see u later

- guk <3

u deserve everything the universe has to offer. let’s travel thru space one day, yeah?

- guk <3

meet me at the spot after the game, i have something important i need to tell you :)

- guk <3

god i dont even know what to say,, all of these messages are so cute and heartwarming,, but at the same its so painful to read them all because well, you know. seriously miss jumi this story is tearing me apart and i blame you!! i love angst, but fuck this is hard to read :((

Now I know that I’m capable of being in love. I’m worthy of having someone do all the things that you did and possibly even more. I can sleep rest assured that as much as you hurt me, my life isn’t over now that you’re gone. I’m not driving on this endless one-way street.  Because my journey is just beginning, and heartbreak and pain is always going to be there regardless of what path I choose. But how I deal with it and overcome it is up to my own terms. And I’m only realizing this now. Only realizing this after it felt like you shattered my entire universe.

Yet it all makes me come to the realization that I don’t think I would’ve been able to feel this way, or discover all of this, unless you left the way you did. And for that reason, I am grateful and indebted towards you.  

im fucking screaming at the top of my lungs,,, god youre so fucking talented jumi i dont think words can even describe how in awe i am with your writing and (more importantly) you!! this is seriously so well and beautifully written,, words cant even describe how much i love this uff

The same delusional daydreamer hopes that one day we can talk and laugh like old pals. Like nothing ever changed between us. I hope you achieve your dreams that you always thought seem too far-fetched, yet in the back of my mind I always knew you could easily grasp. I hope someday you can live a life of lesser worries and insecurities, because you rarely had any to start off with. I always hoped the world for you, because you deserve it. And despite everything, I still believe you do.

But most of all, I hope you find true love. I hope you feel and make someone feel as loved as I felt when I considered you mine, and you considered me yours.

I hope you’re happy right now as I’m writing this letter that you’ll never see. And I hope you’re happy long after then.

I love you. I’ll love you forever, Jungkook.

- Y/N

oc seriously deserves the entire fucking universe and so much more than that,, god she really just forgave jungkook for all of the bullshit he did to her and even wished him well,,,,, 

It hurts so bad to swallow, like needles are pricking at your throat as you do. Your mind delays, the words reach your lips before your brain could even begin to process them.

You call out to the stranger, your voice muffled due to the rain that continued to excessively patter, “Excuse me, what are you—”

“Y/N…  it’s really you.”

JUMI OH MY FUCKING GOD,,,,,,, you seriously just ended the story here huh :(( i dont even know what to say holy shit,, i cant- i dont know what to say,, fuck this story completely destroyed me and its just fitting that i just reached the bridge of drivers license while reading this asdfasd god oh my god im a fucking mess right now,,, i dont even know what to say except that this story is fucking phenomenal and took me on a fucking rollercoaster ride-

im not sure if youve realised this yet but in case you havent; im in fucking awe of your writing miss jumi!! it is so beautiful and elegant and poetic and heartwrenching,, i dont even think i can begin to describe how much i love it !! the way you also wrote this story? with all of these time jumps? amazing! i seriously dont think anyone else could have written this story but you,, you did such a good job i cant- i can tell you right now that im not gonna stop thinking about this story and that this is hands down one of my favourite stories ive read so far

this, truly, was a masterpiece!!

Pairings: Kim Taehyung x athlete!Reader

Genre: angst, comfort, fluff. high school AU

warnings: injury mentioned, sad reader, tae loves her so much he could probably carries mountain on his back for her

word count: 3.6k

summary: for a boy who always uses dark color in his painting, he paints you in yellow. free and wild but bright and lovely. 

A/N: supposed to be a fluff fic but somehow it got angsty, enjoy!! happy birthday taetae ~

You were thirteen when he wanted to be your friend.

He sat next to you in art class, only with his dark charcoal pencil as his utensil. He drew peculiar lines and shapes and sometimes portrait. Your teacher loves them but you cannot understand it. 

Your teacher, once said that he would’ve made an astounding art prodigy if his arts were to be seen by the world. She said his talent is hidden in this crappy little island. But Taehyung doesn’t really mind it, he once whispered to you, “I like it here, I don’t think my arts is that big of a deal anyway”. 

You laughed along because the thirteen year old you never knew nor care about a guy named Van Gogh. Taehyung used to tell you about that guy. Not wanting to look like an ignorant, you used all of your extra pocket money to get into Mr. Lee’s cyber cafe. Using the internet to find out more about the man Taehyung always talk about. 

You were confused, for someone who painted in vibrant color, Van Gogh is actually a sad guy. 

Not wanting to look like an ignorant, you used all of your extra pocket money to get into Mr. Lee’s cyber cafe. Using the internet to find out more about the man Taehyung always talk about.

asdfads this is so cute oh my god :(( 

One day, on your practice day, Taehyung sat spreading his legs on the bench. Quite close to you but you still squint your eyes. Unsure if it’s actually him or just some other boy who wore the exact baggy beige pants that you always see on him, why is he here? Maybe he’s waiting for a friend.

okay but this image of young taehyung sitting there on the bench watching oc?? shut up im crying asdfasd 

“To make things clear, can we be friends?” Taehyung smiles at you.

“Sure,” was your only answer.

i think you did a great job capturing the bluntness of children!! like only children would be brave enough to look each other and just bluntly ask each other if they wanna be friends because they still dont understand how awkward asking this actually is and that you usually cant force friendships! 

Since that day, Taehyung never missed a day of your practice. Just sitting all by himself on the bench until it’s over, and after that you walked home together.

ugh god when i got to this part, i already knew my heart was going to get broken :(( i mean i read the warnings etc, so i knew this wasnt going to end well, but here theyre so cute together- i just knew i wasnt going to be prepared for the heartbreak thats about to come :((

At seventeen, he wiped the tears and kissed the pain away.

If Taehyung was told to rate three of his hardest moments in his life, number three would be sending you off on the ferry to town. You have become a very successful athlete, number one track runner in your hometown representing your school. You were always away for running events.

this is what i meant asfddas like god fuck rip out my heart yeah :(( 

Taehyung knows by heart the schedule of the ferry. The ferry leaves at 7 am every morning and the last trip from the town is always at 5 pm, the journey took two hours and right now his watch is showing 7pm. Just like any other month, he predicted your loud scream can be heard by now.

Except, this time it was silent.

The ferry was here but he couldn’t hear your giggles, his heart was beating fast. Something is not right.

,,,, you really just did that huh? god i can already feel the angst building up and im just here for it but also totally not here for it because pain :((

His second hard moments in his life is watching you injured.

His heart beats like a drum when he saw you in crutches, one leg is wrapped and head down looking at the floor. He walks with a heavy heart to you, whispering your name as if it calling you out loud would break your already fragile state.

his second hard moments in his life is watching you injured—dsdfsd i dont think words can describe how hard i screamed at that because god he cares so much about oc,, im going mad sadfad

His greatest fear, your tears.

“Taetae,” the break in your voice is stabbing Taehyung all over the place.

“Shh, It’s okay, you’re okay.” He cupped your face with his hands. Eyes frowning seeing you in pain. Taehyung wishes there are things such as transferring pain because he right now he wanted to take yours.

“I lost,” you sob, letting tears and snot rolling down your face. The sting on your lip is the least pain you can feel.

someone please tell me how to get a friend like taehyung that cares this much as he does because holy fucking shit he is so sweet and kind and i just :(

“Shh shh, take a deep breath for me. Come on ___, don’t scare me. Please baby, please breathe.” he puts his forehead on yours. Hoping to ground you back to him. Thumbs rubbing softly on your cheeks.

he called her baby AHHHHH-

Taehyung is terrified, he never saw you cried this hard. He doesn’t know how to calm you and it kills him to not be able to do anything to lessen your pain. So he kissed you, softly. On your forehead, on your cheeks, on your eyelids, on your nose.

The traces of his kisses feels like a feathery touch. And your sense is following his trails. Closing your eyes you’re no longer sobbing. Only soft whimpers fill the space.

shut up i need a moment to recover okay dsfsad

You noticed the lingering stare and with a beat of the heart you crash your lips on his. Seeking for comfort and warmth, and Taehyung is soaring high.

He piggyback you home first and come back again later to pick up his bike and your crutches. From that day onward, you both knew that you aren’t just friends anymore.

damn you really just hit me with that huh? god this is so well written holy shit fasdf im in awe of how you piece together the story!! 

The chant of the crowd broke a smile on your face. You missed it, you missed smelling the old burgundy track, feeling the burn from the sun, the sweat and the satisfying burn in your lungs when you reached the finish line.

You missed a certain someone waiting there. With his ridiculous boxy grin, and his booming cheers, muting other sound and you can hear nothing but his voice.

It is so hard to be the one sitting in the audience instead of being on the track.

Taehyung left you for a minute to buy some lemonade and you desperately need him to ground you. Otherwise you’d be a crying mess. Yearning to be on the track but your almost healing leg is holding you back.

wow you really got me there asdfsad for a second i thought something bad happened between taehyung and oc holy shit asfsad but also, i feel so sorry for oc because you know running is her passion and it must be so hard to just sit there and watch others run when all she wants to do is the same :((

“Your arts are the most breathtaking art I have ever seen Kim Taehyung. And it’s a lot coming from me, who is practically blind when it comes to looking at paintings. I have zero knowledge about art but I know for sure, yours are gonna blow some minds. There’s people out there who studied arts, they will look at yours and be amazed by them.” You said.

“And you will always have a good arts, they’re not just decent. You always said when the inspiration comes, it comes. Don’t pressure yourself,” you whispered as if it’s the only secret between you and him. And you’re selfish, not wanting to share the moment with the rest of the crowds.

god i love taehyung’s and oc’s relationship so much asdfads they are so supportive of each other and kind and sweet and always cheer each other up- i cant,, 

Not saying much he helped feeding you, and carries you to the bathroom. You were still quite, though Taehyug tried to engage you in small talks. He makes silly jokes, the repeated jokes you always laughed at only to be received an empty response from you now.

i can actually see this so well,, like taehyung being the type of person to try to cheer one up by making stupid jokes, but they dont land quite right and its just awkward but the effort is there,, god this story is too much :((

“Taetae, will I be okay?” your voice was strained, rough and broken. Eyes still staring into the void but your hands held onto him so tight. Like you’re so afraid if he let go.

“Yes, you will. You’re a strong girl, you’re my strong ___,” Taehyung replied without hesitation kissed your forehead in hopes of banishing the negative thoughts from swallowing your mind.

you’re my strong y/n—bye this is too much for my heart to handle asdfas 

He couldn’t said anything after that. He knows whatever comes out from his mouth will only make it worse. You were devastated, he got to understand that. You needed time and space, and you will be okay again.

taehyung definitely didnt deserve to be told all of that, but i get why oc said what she said,,, it must be so hard for her right now and obviously she is gonna be irrationally angry and lash out at everything and everyone because she just needs something or someone to blame asdfasd still my heart broke for taehyung because god hes a goddamn angel :(

He turns it to you, showing you a painting of a girl in her yellow and red jersey. The girl running in a field of dandelions.  

“I want to submit this but I need you to see it first. You are my muse, you are my girl. It kills me to see you in this state and I want nothing but the very best of you. I used to cheer for you on the finish line but this time let me run by your side. Let me help you. If I got accepted, I will make a lot of money and I will make the best life for you, so you can stop worrying so much. We’ll learn together, just let me in.”

synopsis: › the last person you’d expect to be there for you is your roommate, jeongguk, on the night you break up with your cheating boyfriend; because as far as you’re concerned, the both of you aren’t exactly friends, and he definitely shouldn’t be running to get you upon hearing you sob via phone call.

so when he does, you begin thinking that maybe you’ve just been hard on him over the years, or perhaps he just liked pretending to be an annoying shit most of the time. either way, it becomes the beginning of an unexpected friendship finally blossoming.

pairing: jeongguk x reader

word count: 7.9k

rating: NC-17

content: fluff | angst | roommates au | enemies to lovers au | slow burn | college au | this has a comedic nature to it | ft. bassist!jk / slight bad boy!jk lmao | fic is written in first pov !!

warning/s: lots of swearing + some vulgar speech that are meant to be funny in context | um a cliché plot 🥴

→ beta read by the lovely @1-800-seo !!

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part iv. is this what we’ve been missing?

“You do know that I only asked you to drive me because I had no choice, right?”

“Crystal clear.”

“Yeah, so that means I didn’t actually intend to be with you on this trip. Meaning there’s no way I would have asked you from the start—or agreed to willingly ride your bike again.”

“And yet here we are.” He abruptly slides the bag I placed all the containers in towards his side of the table, zipping it close, slinging it over his shoulder and then grabbing the car keys on the flat surface before I could say anything about it. “Funny how fate decides to play us sometimes.”

I watch him in disbelief as he heads to the front door, leaving me there with nothing left to bring but my camera bag.

not gonna lie i smiled because oc really needs to establish that the only reason why she asked jungkook is she had no other choice huh? like she really needs it to be known that she didnt really choose to spend the day with him sdfasd i like that jungkook doesnt let her words get him down though and that he just teases her back!!

Jeongguk, on the other hand, well, I don’t know what he feels about this. He seems okay—I daresay amused with it even, with how he’s always throwing teasing remarks or purposely making me want to pull all my hair out in annoyance. In fact, it seems that he’s been more like the better version of himself after he agreed on driving me to the location I’m planning to take pictures in, like the Jeongguk who suddenly became an ass when he returned from the semester break was the one which was part of my hallucinations and not the other way around.

im seriously so in love with how you characterise jungkook in this story!! he clearly has a lot of depth and its just so nice and interesting to read! the fact that he acts completely differently shows that theres a little more to him,, i mean it doesnt make any sense that hes suddenly all changed, but! i think that a great detail because most people just,,,, dont make sense!! showing that jungkook is confusing and wishy washy with his feelings really makes him feel like an actual human being with flaws and mistakes !

I wanted to confront him about it, to be honest. I wanted to ask him what his deal was. Why did he suddenly decide that being a dick to me again when we were actually starting to be friends was a good move? Or perhaps if I was more courageous than I thought, I would even go as far as asking him if any of his bratty attitude had anything to do with me or was it really about daddy issues like Yeeun claimed?

I wanted to do those things so badly, but I felt like I didn’t have the right to since I didn’t know how far I should go in this weird relationship of ours. We aren’t exactly friends (as what’s been constantly pointed out), not exactly enemies, and yet to claim that we’re acquaintances would still be an understatement. Maybe we really are just a pair of people who live together and nothing else.

Plus, I was back on my I-don’t-care-about-you-like-you-think-I-do agenda, and asking him about that felt like I’m going forth with totally ruining my act.

i think ive mentioned this before but i really like that oc never really seems to stop overthinking,, first of all literally same adsfad but also it makes her seem realistic !! its just like with jungkook who goes from teasing oc and joking around with her to suddenly giving her the cold shoulder,, 

Jeongguk lets out a sigh rather loudly that it makes me halt, levelling my camera down and glancing at him to see that he has his arms crossed, staring straight ahead where my target is supposed to be.

“Are you getting bored?” I ask.

He glances at me. “Oh, I’m sorry, was I being too obvious?”

“Ha, ha, ha,” I utter out a what’s supposed to be a laugh without emotion, “If you’re going to be like this, you should have followed my advice when I said that you can just wait in some nearby cafe.”

“And leave you by yourself?”

“Jeongguk, I’m sure you’re well aware that this thing you’re doing for me isn’t exactly babysitting,” I point out in annoyance, getting ready to take another shot, “so you can go if you want to.”

this is literally the same conversation ive had with a guy two weeks ago like practically word for word (more or less),, its almost scary how realistic your dialogue is !! i genuinely think that the dialogue is my favourite part about the entire story!! its always so much fun and witty and well written,, like im in awe ever time

Instead of marching away like I expect him to, he only gets something from his pocket, AirPods, like some emo adolescent kid who was brought along by his mother to a gathering he didn’t like, and I stare at him, not believing what I was seeing before my eyes that a scowl unconsciously makes it way to my face.

“What?” He places them on each ear. “Would you rather I start talking to you to not get bored?”

“No,” I automatically reply. “Just don’t know why you can’t just go away like I asked.”

“I don’t want to take the risk of possibly not being here when you get kidnapped.”

“Like you care if I do.”

“I care about not being held liable as the person you’re last seen with.”

“Thanks, Jeongguk, I appreciate the concern so much.” I flash him an insincere smile.

i know theyre not that far into their relationship yet and havent really gotten past the “we are just roommates and i gotta deal with you whatever”, bu! i genuinely do think that deep down they care about each other!! and i think you show this very nicely!! like yeah jungkook says he doesnt wanna just go because he doesnt wanna be the liable person if oc gets kidnapped, but please that just sounds like an excuse lmao i really like that both oc and jungkook kinda refuse to be openly nice to each other and always have to give some stupid reason for why they do something asfsaf

“Hey, bunny,” he calls me again after a few minutes of tranquility between us, no bantering, no snide remarks, “catch.”

I raise my head up upon his command and see him throwing a baseball cap in my direction. It’s the one that’s been hooked around his belt loop since we got out of the vehicle, and as it flies in the air and falls right to my palm, I scrunch my forehead at him.

“Wear it,” Jeongguk says. “It’s getting a little sunny.”

Indeed it has. The sun is starting to show itself and the air is beginning to get humid too. I’d have to propose eating lunch right after taking a few more shots.

see! this is what i mean!! he shares her cap with her but lets be honest here normal roommates dont do that?? and the fact that he willingy did?? also again, he calls her bunny? and yeah he says it to tease her or whatever but its still a term of endearment !! 

“Right, of course,” I trail, unsettled with his act of kindness that I don’t place the cap on my head right away.

He sees my hesitation. “It doesn’t have a booby trap, ____.”

“I know that.” I finally wear it, adjusting it so that it fits perfectly. “It’s just weird. You’re so weird, you know that? Why do you change your demeanor a hundred times a day?”

Now that I opened up the topic that I’m not really willing to venture on yet, I instantly regret it, pressing my lips afterwards and turning the other way, closing my eyes in distress. I must really be on edge all day for me to actually choose to say my last sentence out loud and confront him about it.

okay but oc immediately regretting opening her mouth is such a mood lmao i think we can all relate to it,, the moment when you say something you shouldnt have and you just cant take it back anymore adsfasdf

“Huh?”

I go look at him again, contemplating whether I should change the topic or go forth with it. He stares at me, waiting, and I grit my teeth.

Oh, fuck it. Let’s just get this over with.

“You’re being nice. And then I’m pretty sure you’re gonna annoy the fuck out of me again later.”

Jeongguk laughs. He marches towards me, probably to not carry on shouting his words out because of the distance between us, and then he crosses his arms. “Do you not want me to be nice? Because I’m kinda trying here.”

“You’re trying?” I repeat with an incredulous tone. “You call this trying?”

“I agreed to drive you here.”

“Upon the last minute.”

“I still did.” He stresses right back. “And I just offered my cap instead of wearing it myself.”

“You know, if you were going to bring up this stupid hat, then you shouldn’t have given it to me.” I try to take it off my head on cue but Jeongguk is quick enough to stop me before I could even do so, placing his hands over mine and pushing it down when I was just about to raise it up.

He scrunches his forehead together. “What the hell is up with you?”

I hastily snap my hands back to my sides, annoyed how something tingles in my system at the mere moment our skin touches a while back. “Yeah, since you’ve mentioned it, I do want to tell you something. I want to give you a freaking piece of my mind.”

“Then stop stalling and just get on with—”

“You ruined the flow, Jeongguk.”

i really like the point oc made here when she says that she shouldnt have offered his cap to her if shes gonna bring it up to somehow disprove her? like dont do something kind with the intention to use that act during an argument?? that kinda ruins you doing something kind?? anyway, what im trying to say here is that i think that both jungkook and oc act really realistically! i also really like how it just builds and builds until oc addresses what has been bothering her so much—namely that jungkook “ruined the flow”!! ive been waiting for this confrontation!!

He’s still looking at me with knitted eyebrows, obviously confused that it inclines me to explain my proclamation further so he’d understand what I’m trying to say.

“We were starting to be friends. Or at least, I was starting to see you as a decent friend. Then when you came back from the break, it’s like—” I abruptly forget the word that I was aiming to throw at him, my own thoughts getting jumbled up inside my head— “it was like, like, god, it was like we weren’t making progress. Do you get it?”

Jeongguk blinks, inhaling through his nose. He looks deep in thought for a second, like he too was trying to piece his own sentence together, but then he replies and I’m back to cursing his whole existence. “That’s what you’re throwing a tantrum about? The fact that I was being distant?”

“It’s not just about that.”

“Right, right, how I ruined ‘the flow’ too, am I correct?” He acts out air quotes on the phrase.

I scoff out a laugh, rolling my eyes and then walking to the opposite way, abandoning him there, absolutely feeling infuriated at how I actually assumed for even one second that Jeongguk would treat the matter that I’m opening up about seriously.

It’s bad enough that I gave him the impression that I apparently want us to be friends. Now, I just feel like a fucking fool expecting that he’d want the same thing too. Maybe he does, and that’s why he insists that he’s trying to act nice, but to be somehow mocked about what I wasn’t keen on opening up about yet and therefore making me feel more ridiculous that I do—

It was rubbing salt in the wound.

yikes to jungkook for making fun of oc’s wording here asdfsadf but i do think it makes sense!! obviously hes gonna get defensive and take every opportunity to somehow “win” this argument!! also good for oc for walking away because nope fuck this shit lmao if someone made fun of me like that, i would immediately walk away too!! 

“Stop being an idiot, bunny.”

I don’t answer him, just continuing on eating my lunch.

For the record, I am being kind of idiotic. Not because I was childishly giving Jeongguk the silent treatment after our conversation earlier (I think I have the right to at least not talk to the person I very much want to kick in the shin at the moment), but because of my decision to eat at a separate table from him in this park in the same old village I’m taking pictures at.

At least I still had the decency to hand him over his part of the meal that I packed, still not looking at him or regarding his presence as well the whole time I was placing the containers very loudly on the wooden desk he’s occupying.

i really really really like oc !! i like how petty she is and that she will stick to being mad at jungkook because duh obviously lmao she is so enjoyable in the story and ahhh i just love her so much :(( also jungkook calling oc an idiot fits him so well!! he doesnt seem to be the type of person to be super apologetic after he has fucked up, but more like the type of person where they kinda apologies to one because they do know that theyve messed up, but they would never really openly apologise? just kinda wait until it all blows over and tease you afsds

I hear him sigh. “Are you seriously going to ignore me the whole day?”

I munch on my rice and egg noisily.

“Do you want me to apologize?”

I reach for my water bottle, uncapping it and drinking, glaring at the trees that stood innocently far off the site.

There’s shuffling and a few curses, shoes scraping against the small rocks that litter the ground, and then Jeongguk’s hands come into view, the containers I gave him being put down on my table. Before I could even demand what exactly does he thinks he’s doing at this instance (therefore breaking my silent strike supposedly), he sits beside me—too closely beside me, may I add, that I scoot to the side to give him space and to avoid touching his knees with mine.

“I always knew you were immature, but this is just the peak of it,” he grumbles. “Fine, okay, you want me to apologize? I’ll apologize. I’ll apologize for being a fucking human being and wanting my own personal space for a while.”

this is what i mean!! like jungkook will apologise, but not without adding that stupid shit about him just being a human being and deflecting!! he cant really take responsibility for his actions and while thats super frustrating and very immature, so many people act this way? seriously, jungkook and oc both feel so real in this story its crazy !!

That triggers me, my head turning to him and when I do, his face is a lot nearer than I expected. it causes me to back away quickly.

“That’s not, that’s not,” I stupidly stutter because of the previous close proximity of our faces, “that’s not what I want, alright?”

“Then what do you want me to do?”

“I want you to go back to your table.” I gesture to the spot he just left.

Jeongguk’s expression transforms into a plain tired one, his eyebrows relaxing and so does his mouth. “You’ve got to be kidding me.”

“No, please, just go back to your table and let’s pretend that the other truly doesn’t exist.”

“What do you want me to do?” he asks again.

“I want you to stay quiet the whole day and not bother me while I finish my project.”

“What do you want me to do?”

“I want you to do what I just said.”

“Do you expect me to do that without any explanation?”

“You asked what I wanted!”

“Bunny—”

“Oh my god—can you stop calling me that? For real, it fucking pisses me off!”

Both of us fall quiet at my statement, and I return looking at the trees, regulating my breathing and my heartbeat, calming myself, composing myself, while Jeongguk surprisingly remains facing my way.

I’m back to regretting what I just said, this time perceiving my tone as a little too harsh. I’m really not good at confrontation or being put in the spot or being asked to just share my thoughts generally. It’s either I get a bad case of word vomit or I become a stammering halfwit. And then sometimes I just say things I know I should have evaluated more on before letting it move past through my lips.

this entire scene is seriously just to die for!! their fight/argument is so realistic and well written and im just screaming into my pillow here!! at this point i sound like a broken record, but i love how petty oc is (because same, but also a flaw of hers and mine) and how jungkook is clearly flawed but also trying !! 

“Fine,” Jeongguk says after a whole damn minute of us not speaking and him still staring at me, “I’m sorry.”

I glance at him.

He narrows his eyes. “What the fuck is up with that look? I said I’m sorry.”

“Why are you apologizing?” I scoff.

“Because you’re clearly mad about something.”

“And you’re just going to apologize without knowing what it’s about?”

“I know what it’s about.”

“What is it then?”

He sighs, taking a long pause before he speaks again. “It’s me letting out my anger onto you. There. Happy?”

It’s my turn to stare at him, a little shocked to see him give in so easily. “So, that is the reason why you’ve been giving me an attitude.”

“I wasn’t giving you an attitude.” He rolls his eyes and goes back to his food, fork and spoon getting picked up.

I timidly do the same. “You so were,” I murmur.

“Yeah, well, I was in a fucking bad mood. And then I wasn’t, and then I was trying to be nicer to make up for it, okay?”

My mind flies back to all his lousy attempts of being friendly with me. All of which I constantly pushed back because of my irritation for his preceding actions. Obtaining more understanding from it now, I kind of feel apologetic for not translating it as his way of making it up for me, considering that I should have known better than to expect getting a direct apology from Jeongguk or grand gestures to show how sorry he is.

safsdf i like that in the end jungkook managed to apologise,, i mean yeah it took him ages to but! at least he managed,, i also think you can see their relationship growing here and that theyre more than roommates!! because like if jungkook didnt care abt oc he wouldnt have tried to get her to stop being mad at him all this time and apologise in the end!!

In fact, I don’t even know why I should expect an apology from him in the first place. In the three years we’ve been roommates, Jeongguk has done far more maddening things—things that I would have seriously thought about strangling him for or kicking him out of the apartment. And yet it never prompted a wild reaction from me like this, much less impelled me to be so bothered by it that it admittedly kept me up late at nights.

Fuck. Am I really starting to care for Jeongguk?

i just love how you can slowly see their relationship develop and grow and how that realisation is also slowly dawning on oc!! 

“Sorry too,” I mumble, “for acting like a bitch again. You’re probably used to it by now but—”

Jeongguk snickers before I can even finish my apology, and I don’t carry on completing my speech, instead just flickering my gaze on him again, smiling too.

“Don’t worry,” he sneaks a look at me, “I am used to it.”

I roll my eyes. “Well, at least we’re even now.”

“Even on what?”

“You pissed me off and now I also just pissed you off. We’re even.”

He gives me a judging stare. “I didn’t know we were keeping track, bunny.”

“I’m going to let that slide.” I breathe out, truly getting back to my meal. “You should really quit calling me bunny.”

i really like how jungkook and oc immediately went back to teasing each other!! i think that was very much needed to ease some of the tension you built up before!! also just makes sense because neither oc nor jungkook seem like the type of people to be able to stay serious for very long, or rather their relationship hasnt gotten to that point yet?

“You know you like it though, bunny.”

I freeze for a quick second. “No, I don’t.”

“Deep, deep, deep down, you know you do.”

“No?”

He grins.

When I couldn’t stop myself from grinning back, he chuckles.

theyre so dumb asdfasd 

“Are you going to tell me about what happened?” I start slowly. “Why you were in a bad mood?”

He shrugs and pokes around his rice. “Same old bullshit I receive from home. Best if you don’t concern yourself about it too—it’s not anything special.”

I usually would have encouraged the person saying that to tell me more about their problems if they’d like, to treat me as some kind of diary, promising that I’m a good listener and if they let whatever they’re feeling out of their chest, they might feel relieved after.

Though with how Jeongguk’s sitting in a manner that told me he was uncomfortable, and with how he just confirmed that it really was something related to ‘daddy issues’ as Yeeun hinted a while back, I decided not to pry once more.

respecting boundaries!! love to see it!! 

“Well, Uncle Jaesuk always had good taste in music.”

I snorted at him then. “Since when did you call my father ‘Uncle’?”

“Since you started calling my mother ‘Aunt Eunji’.”

okay but i love this little detail because it just shows how close they once were, or well their families!! its kinda sad to think abt how theyve grown apart :(

“Don’t skip that one!” He extended a hand towards me as The Cure’s Friday I’m In Love now filled the car. “If you do, I’m going to chop your finger off.”

I snickered. “Okay, okay, jeez.”

I played the song back since I already skipped accidentally, and as the intro played, Jeongguk increased the volume, singing more loudly alongside it, the beautiful tune of his voice causing me to smile.

why can i see jungkook do that though? like hes the type of person to be blasting music and singing along to it and he would just totally get upset if anybody dared to skip the song or smth safdsa

“I’m broke, Jeongguk.”

“Alright. My treat then.”

I snort. “Wow. You really are trying, aren’t you?”

He smirks.

this is genuinely so cute :(( i like how jungkook and oc are able to bounce back after their argument so far! it shows that even though theyve acted immaturely a couple of times, theyre actually mature enough to forgive each other !! also just seeing jungkook trying is very cute safsd

“And we can’t just get a take-out or something?”

“If you don’t want to go, it’s fine. I’m just saying I’m probably not going to offer free dinner ever again.”

“Yeah, that’s what I figured.”

He chuckles. “You going with me or not?”

“I’ll go.” I grudgingly stride back to my room. “Just give me a sec.”

“Oh, and before I forget—” he walks towards his room as well, hopefully getting something to wear to not be half naked in our living room any longer— “we’re going to take Rocky with us. So, better prepare yourself for that.”

I groan loudly, Jeongguk entering his room with a shit eating grin.

jungkook is such an annoying shit and ugh i just love it so much asdfasd

“You can get off now.”

“Uh, I’m trying.”

Jeongguk glances back at me after he removes his helmet, using the smaller one like he did last time to somehow ease my paranoia away by letting me use the bigger one again, and with a push of one of his feet, allows the kickstand of his motorbike to fall down on the ground.

“Just do what you did last time,” he says. “Use my shoulder for support and then jump off.”

“Jump off.” I repeat, moving my hand to his shoulder indeed and then with a count of three, jump off per his advice, though just when the soles of my shoes hit the concrete, I stumble due to the rather high distance of the foot rest from the floor though before I can fall on my ass, Jeongguk’s quick to grip my wrist, pulling me to stand straight.

Our eyes meet after.

“Thanks.” I clear my throat, turning away from him at the next chance I get, unbuckling the helmet on my head and removing it.

He takes it with an amused smirk when I hand it over to him and gets off as well.

i legit had to pause for a second when i read this because oh my god this is so cute sfasd but also god the second hand embarrassment is strong,,, id die of embarrassment if i was oc not gonna lie, especially if jungkook started grinning like an idiot asdfads

Couples. One person and another one. On a date. Just the two of them in one table.

Jeongguk and I will surely be sharing one table later. That doesn’t mean we look like we’re going on a date, right?

I mean, this isn’t a date. This is certainly not a date or anything close to that. It’d be ridiculous to assume it was just because it’s only going to be me and Jeongguk at one table (yes, ____, we fucking get it), probably sharing beer together and the buffalo wings he mentioned, talking and anything else you do when you’re having dinner together.

Oh my god, that sounds horribly like a first date. Fuck. Does this really look like a date?

okay but duh obviously oc would overthink this! and i mean she has every right to,, your roommate takes you to a place with just couples? hard not to overthink it, especially if your rommate is jungkook lmao

“Why are you still here, bunny?” Jeongguk appears behind me through the doors just when I was thinking of making an embarrassing run for it, carrying both of our helmets. “Thought you’d save us a spot by now.”

“Are you sure you want us here?” I ask quickly. “Like, just the two of us? Maybe you should invite Taehyung or Jimin or whoever’s available.”

He’s looking at me now, scrunching his forehead. “What for? They’ll just eat too much. Besides, I don’t have that much right now to actually buy them dinner too.”

I suck in a deep breath, nodding mindlessly and convincing myself that this wouldn’t be freaky unless I let it.

“Why?” he adds when I say nothing. “You afraid of this being a date?”

I snap my head towards him in shock, heart dropping in the process. “How did you—”

“I had a feeling.” He’s chuckling, trudging forward then. “Don’t worry. Nobody cares enough or knows us enough to think that here. Besides, we’ve spent the whole day together. It’s kinda late to think about that now.”

I follow him, knowing that he had a good point.

“For the record though, I have you know that a lot would be dying to be in your position. Getting a date with me.”

“I have a hard time believing that.”

I don’t really, but I didn’t want to give him the satisfaction.

He spins around to narrow his eyes at me and I smirk.

okay first of all the fact that jungkook knew exactly what oc was thinking? he knows what this looks like and still chose to take oc to this place,, either hes telling the truth and it really just doesnt matter all that much, or it doesnt bother him if people think theyre dating,,,,,,, i think its obviously with which im going? also second of all, jungkook pretty much saying that its an honour to be on a date with him/for others to think that theyre on a date is so typical of him asfd at this point, im not even surprised he would say something like this because obviously duh,, its jungkook, of course he says that lmao

“And uh—” he goes and points at me— “my, uh, my friend, yeah.”

“Friend,” he echoes before walking closer to me and shaking my hand too. “Are you really just Jeongguk’s friend? Never seen him bring a girl here, honestly. Though I see a lot who he brings out.” He snickers, Jeongguk rolling his eyes, grinning nonetheless, and gesturing that he’d be finding a seat. “Name’s Chan, by the way.”

i like how awkward jungkook is when introducing oc asdfasfd and also how chan immediately jumps on it and teases him for it !! its fun to see the smooth jungkook be all awkward and tongue tied lmao

“Choose what you want to eat,” he continues when I arrive and take the chair across from him, sliding the menu in my direction.

“Anything?” I examine the laminated paper that had all the dishes and drinks printed on it.

“Anything.” He confidently urges.

However, in three seconds, he’s speaking again.

“Anything that isn’t too expensive, bunny. Don’t forget I’m just as broke as you are.”

I laugh. “Understandable. No worries, I’m not going to go all out.”

As I flicker my eyes on him, I see him already looking at me, and at that mere split second of us catching each other’s gaze, we both turn away almost immediately right after, Jeongguk leaning back on his seat with a cough while I duck my head down further in the menu.

can i just point out that i find it very interesting that jungkook is inviting oc to dinner when hes just as broke as her? like if they were really just roommates, wouldnt he not do that? wouldnt he just say bye and go back into his room? 👀 also i really think you described that awkward moment of eye contact really well!! i can imagine it so well and not gonna lie kinda cringed because asfasdf

“Are you going to sing or are you just going to stare at the stage longingly all night?”

He turns to me and gives me a blank expression, dropping the chicken wing he just finished upon my comment. It’s like his fifth one for the past hour we’ve been staying here, and even though it was indeed delicious like he told me earlier, I was too full already to get myself another one thanks to the platter of quesadilla that is now resting happily inside my belly.

“Ha. Very funny. Why don’t you go there and do some stand up comedy instead?”

I ignore his sarcasm. “Just go sing. You already do, don’t you?”

“Not without the rest of the band.”

“It’s not like you’re going to fly solo from now. Unless you’re insecure without them.” I chuckle.

i really like this interaction because you can see oc supporting jungkook here!! like yeah she also spites him but! she encourages him to be brave first!! and like dude i know they say theyre roommates but please im begging to differ here!!

“Wait,” I squint at him, “don’t tell me you are insecure without them.”

“No, I’m not,” he answers straight away. “I just don’t see the point of singing alone.”

“You sing alone all the time in the shower.”

“Really? That’s your argument? Do you want me to complain about your ruckus every morning? How it sounds like a whole fucking marching band is performing every time you wash the dishes.”

“Hey, at least I actually wash the dishes.”

“I wash them too, bunny.”

“Yeah, the next morning when I still leave the ones you used in the sink.” I hurl back with a grimace. “And actually, I’m not complaining about you singing in the shower. I’m just saying you can just go ahead and grab the mic stand and stop being a wussy.”

Jeongguk doesn’t reply again as fast as he should on a normal basis. He just starts picking on the pad of his thumb, bouncing his knee. “You think I should?” he asks.

“Do you want me to believe that you actually care what I think?”

That makes him chuckle. “True. But for this one time, should I?”

“Just go, Guk.” I nod to the stage. “Or else I’m going to order another batch of mozzarella sticks just so that you’d have more food to pay for.”

“That doesn’t really scare me.” He starts standing up, pulling his pants higher.

god seriously i love their relationship so much,, its just the perfect mix between spiting and teasing each other and being nice?? like ahhh i could just scream into a pillow sadfasd i cant wait to see their relationship just grow and grow and develop into something more!

Jeongguk looks my way as he gets the stand to the right elevation, and the instrumental of the track Lost Stars by Adam Levine starts playing the next instance, and I think when he begins to get ready for the first line, I find myself once again just focusing on nothing but him in complete anticipation.

He gives me a small smile (that looked more like a smirk than a smile) before he closes his eyes and sings, his soothing voice filling the restobar with such gentle command that it’s impossible to sit here and pay attention to anyone else.

If there was one thing I actually liked about Jeongguk, it’s his passion heedlessly spilling out whenever he sings or plays his guitar, no matter how annoying the latter might be especially with our not soundproof walls.

But yeah, whenever he does indeed do either—I feel like it’s only the time I’m seeing the purest and truest form of Jeongguk that he’ll ever allow anyone to witness.

sdasfdadfs when i read this, i just kinda screamed a little because oh my god theyre so fucking cute and i just cant :(( plus the image of jungkook going on stage in a bar and singing a song is just so-- i cant,, fasfad its too much oh my god

“Could you quit looking at me like that?”

“I’m just going to say this once—” I raise my index finger to gesture the number ‘1’— “and I’m not going to mention it again, but if you really pursue this, I’m seeing a bright future in the music industry.”

He snorts, tilting his head as he returns my gaze. “And you say that after seeing me play for like what? Four times?”

“Can’t you just accept the compliment? I’m complimenting you.”

“I already know I’m good, so your compliment isn’t needed already.” He’s grinning at me though, which sends me the feeling he was pleased.

dude of course jungkook cant just let oc compliment him asfasd like obviously he cant just say thank you and move on from it asdfas god i love their relationship so so so much,, i cant say it often enough asfd

“Hey,” he begins again, “I want to tell you something.”

“Are you moving out?” I joke, getting what’s left of the quesadilla platter.

Jeongguk chuckles. “You wish. I’m going to keep leeching off that apartment until it’s your mom who kicks me out.”

“That can be arranged,” I smirk at him, “but go ahead, what do you wanna say?”

“It’s about Hojoon.”

i was so not prepared for jungkook to mention hojoon again sfads i think the fact that they were still teasing each other beforehand really just made it hit harder when jungkook mentioned his name,, 

“Don’t ruin the night,” I tell Jeongguk. “I’m having fun and I don’t really want to talk about him.”

“I see him a lot here.” He proceeds with it anyway and I scowl at him for it. “Days before you caught him. He went with two different girls on the occasions I’ve seen him. That’s why I’m on the asshole’s hit list.”

I inevitably get flashbacks on that well-talked about fight of theirs. “That’s why he seemed really driven to murder you that night too, huh?”

“He talked to me one time, warned me not to tell you anything.”

“What did you do?”

It’s a stupid question. But bearing in mind how I was completely unaware of Hojoon’s deceits before busting him, I’m not counting on having any detailed recollection of what Jeongguk did to help me if he did indeed do that.

He crosses his arms. “I gave you several hints instead. I even told you to dump him before he can.”

“Which clearly wasn’t as effective as it was when the idea was still in your head.”

“I didn’t want to be too straightforward. You wouldn’t have taken it well by then.”

I scoff. “Please, let’s not go into that narrative again where if I hear news from you, I’d most likely not believe it.”

“You wouldn’t have,” he insists. “You’d call me out for bullshit or whatever.”

“Fine,” I grab the half-empty mug of beer on the table that I haven’t touched for about an hour now, “maybe I would have done that instead of taking your word for it. But let’s say if it was your girlfriend who I saw cheating, our roles reversed, would you have believed me if I told you I saw her around, looking intimate with another guy?”

He gazes at me as I drink, shrugging when I’m done. “Sure.”

“No, you wouldn’t.”

“Listen, bunny,” he leans an arm on the table towards me, “you’re not a saint, but you don’t strike me as a liar either. Other than that, you just don’t hate me enough to sabotage my relationship.”

i love love love this section of dialogue so much!! first of all, oc enjoying the night with jungkook? shocking! second of all, i think you can really see the differences between jungkook and oc here,, like oc would never believe jungkook if he had told her, he saw hojoon cheating. but! jungkook would definitely believe oc!! jungkook however would never be able to aplogise as sincerely as oc can!! i just like that they have different flaws!! as stupid as that sounds lmao 

“Does that apply the same to you?”

“What does?”

“Don’t you hate me enough?”

He snorts. “Who ever said I hated you?”

“Well, you’re the one who assumed I hated you. You just said it.”

“It was a hypothetical scenario.”

“So, you don’t think I hate you?”

Jeongguk presses his lips together. “I don’t think you’re particularly fond of me.”

“It’s because we never talked. Or hung out like this.” I point at him and me.

“You suggesting we should do this often then?”

“I mean…” I trail, swallowing hard, my face unconsciously heating up as I look around the area, setting my eyes on anything but him, “it wouldn’t be the worst thing to do.”

Instead of making fun of me for proposing such an idea, Jeongguk laughs out loud—actually laughs, nose scrunching up and everything, which constitutes to me as him making fun of what I said anyways—and just as he’s about to speak his mind about my statement, Chan from earlier arrives at our table and places a paper bag on it.

“The mozzarella sticks,” he says.

Jeongguk glances at me. “You really ordered them?”

“They’re good,” I reason, “and I’m gonna pay for this one, so no need to—”

“No, it’s okay.” He shakes his head. “I’ll shoulder it. In fact, why don’t we bill out and go home? Chan?” He looks at his friend.

Chan’s smirking, for a reason I’m not enlightened about. “Sure thing, bud.”

okay but i love how by the end of the day you can see that their relationship has grown!! theyre closer to being just nice to each other!! but also,, you interrupting the moment with chan coming asfadsads god, i would have loved to know what jungkook would say asfdsf but also bringing up the mozzarelly sticks again?? so fucking smart oh my god

He looks down on me, his blonde hair tips falling on his forehead, and smiles. “You ready to head home, bunny?”

It’s strange, because Jeongguk and I always referred to our apartment as our home, regardless of whether we really felt it was or just used the term because it was the easiest one to use. However, to hear it now coming from him, in this instance wherein I don’t dread to be in the same room as him as much as I used to—it’s without fail a lot stranger.

But nonetheless, it’s… pleasant and comforting. And it makes me think that maybe this is how it should have been with Jeongguk right from the day we became roommates.

uhm- theyre just really fucking cute :(( oc feeling all warm and shit when jungkook asks her if they can go home now :((((((( god shut up my heart asfasd

“Thanks,” I stand up too, marching behind Jeongguk’s footsteps as he heads to the counter, taking the bill and the two helmets that Chan already brought back for him, “for the food and for the thing about Hojoon. Even if I did say I didn’t want to know about it.”

He takes out his wallet. “No problem.”

“Seriously though,” I quietly mumble, “thanks. I appreciate it. I should have—I really should not take anything you say as bullshit automatically.”

Jeongguk finishes with the payment and he’s abruptly facing me, gently shoving the helmet I’m supposed to wear despite not being outside yet on my head, grinning, acting like I didn’t just got out of my way to really thank him this time once more (even if I still squeezed yet another attempt of a funny comment).

I glare at him in annoyance.

“Try not being a bitch for the next few weeks, and then we’ll truly be even,” he only says, chuckling before knocking on the helmet that makes me wince.

Without another word, he steps to the direction of the exit, leaving me there in a puzzled state.

ahhhhhhh i seriously dont know what to say anymore at this point :(( theyre just so cute and i just love them so so so much,, 

“See you around.” He’s snickering.

I hurriedly get out of the restobar, embarrassed and still fucking confused, that not being a bitch again might not be as uncomplicated as one might think.

okay but i just realised that chan said see you around like he is assuming oc will come back again, that jungkook will bring back oc— bye im not fine with this sdfasdf 

this chapter was seriously so good and ahhh i just love it so much because oc and jungkook clearly made some progress and i just love to see it because i love them so so much :(( everything about this story makes me want to scream into my pillow- i just cant handle this,, im so glad i finally got around to reading this because holy fucking shit this is seriously so good!!!!

synopsis: › the last person you’d expect to be there for you is your roommate, jeongguk, on the night you break up with your cheating boyfriend; because as far as you’re concerned, the both of you aren’t exactly friends, and he definitely shouldn’t be running to get you upon hearing you sob via phone call.

so when he does, you begin thinking that maybe you’ve just been hard on him over the years, or perhaps he just liked pretending to be an annoying shit most of the time. either way, it becomes the beginning of an unexpected friendship finally blossoming.

pairing: jeongguk x reader

word count: 7.9k

rating: NC-17

content: fluff | angst | roommates au | enemies to lovers au | slow burn | college au | this has a comedic nature to it | ft. bassist!jk / slight bad boy!jk lmao | fic is written in first pov !!

warning/s: lots of swearing + some vulgar speech that are meant to be funny in context | um a cliché plot 🥴

→ beta read by the lovely @1-800-seo !! → taglist: @waweewoah @annoyingpessimist @naturebaby13 @t-toodumbtocare @somewhereinthestarss @catastrophe-at-sixteen @hannahantonette17 @mindays @spring2787 @itssmarla @kookoo-kachoo @revehosh @sugaraddict @whalerus @purplestar00paintblotch @vantaescupid @sw33tnight @loveyourselfbangtans @weasleyswizarding-wheezes @ppeachyttae​ ( usernames that are striked means i was unable to tag them, sorry ! )

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opening note. hey! if you’re an old reader, then i’m here to inform you that i changed jackson’s character into hojoon ! this is because i’ve been whipped over that man for over months now and making him the bad guy on one of my fic series just didn’t sit right with me hsjdhsjdh.

anyways, here’s the long-awaited update! hope you’ll enjoy reading hehe.

iii. are we supposed to be friends now?

“You’re cooking breakfast now?”

“Uh,” I hold onto the backrest of the wooden chair awkwardly, looking at him who just got out of the bathroom, “I mean, I always cooked breakfast. Especially on weekends.”

“Oh. Well, don’t let me ruin the schedule then,” he says, his tone not exactly rude, but just plain uninterested while he goes to the sofa.

I sigh. “You can join me if you want.”

“Is that why you’ve been staring at me since I came out of the bathroom?”

“I’m trying here, okay?”

“Why? Are you driven by the black eye effect now?”

“Can you stop calling it the black eye effect?” I laugh, finally taking a seat. “I just—I wanna be a better roommate.”

i love the fact that jungkook and oc arent immediately super duper close friends and nice to each other and their dynamic (which is just them teasing and annoying the shit out of each other) hasnt changed too much since the concert!! because like yeah,, i guess jungkook punched hojoon or whatever, but it would feel rushed? unnatural? to me if they were suddenly super close!! also can i just point out how clever the little detail with the black eye effect is?? i know for a fact that i wouldnt have thought of it if i had written lost stars, but it actually makes a lot of sense because thats how people talk??? dude idk if im making sense because its been a long day- what im trying to say is that your dialogue is just genius and actually sounds realistic!!

That easily became a small routine—on weekends, rarely on weekdays—but sometimes he doesn’t even use the table. Sometimes I just cook an extra portion of what I usually do and then Jeongguk takes some and eats on the couch or in his room or at the balcony. He’d wait for me to finish though, and when I finish eating, he’d say that he’d wash the dishes so I could just go ahead and ‘go away’.

Still, the new set up felt sort of nice.

he’d wait for me to finish though, and when i finish eating, he’d say that he’d wash the dishes so i could just go ahead and ‘go away’— i love this detail!! you can slowly see their relationship grow here and it just makes me go :(( like they arent making huge progress but its progress and ahhhh i just love it sadfa

“Hey, ____!”

I smile at Seokjin, always the first one to be a gentleman. “Hey.” I look at the others too and Taehyung at least offers me a small smile along with Jimin before they go back to whatever it is that they’re discussing hard with a guitar.

i really like that you stuck to the “taehyung and jimin dont really like oc too much/feel neutral about her” !! not only does it makes sense but also allows for a more interesting dynamic between the characters!! often times every member likes oc from the start, and while that is by no means a bad thing or even uninteresting at all, i think this kind of dynamic where the members do not like oc immediately is rarely ever explored? 

“It’s positive then. You just like to go for broken girls, huh?”

I pretend not to notice how everyone glances at me upon Taehyung’s ‘joke’, and just scurries to my room, closing the door behind me and locking it too before placing my bag on my study desk then jumping on the mattress. With a heavy sigh, I push away what just happened, not wanting to assume it was directed for me as well even if it was obvious.

see!! this is exactly what im talking about!! like obviously taehyungs joke was shit and really rude but! it keeps the story really interesting, and also realistic

“Here’s what I owe you,” he says, handing me a few bills.

“Thanks.” I smile, about to close the door again but he places a hand on it to stop me from doing so. “What?” I ask then.

“I’m not going to be here next week, all week actually, for the semester break. Thought you should know that.”

“Are you going home?”

“Yeah. I might be back earlier though—I’m not too fond of being there.”

“Why not? Didn’t you miss your family or something?”

He shrugs, and changes the topic. “Are you staying here?”

you can really see their relationship growing!! because you just know that jungkook would have never ever bothered to tell oc before that he would go,, also having read the chapter i like how you hint at jungkook’s family problems earlier!!

“Wait,” he says, “about what Taehyung just said—”

“What did he say?”

It’s obvious from the way he’s staring at me that my acting is absolute shit, but he is taking the hint that me pretending I didn’t hear it means that I don’t want to talk about it. So, with a little squint, he nods slowly and lets out a soft sigh.

“Nothing.”

i really like that jungkook tries addressing taehyung’s comment because it shows that hes a decent guy and doesnt want oc to feel bad/uncomfortable!! but i like it even more that he understands that she doesnt want to talk about it when she feigns ignorance because it shows that he respects her boundaries,,, unlike a certain someone

“It’s a great book series! Have you even watched them or—wow, I don’t know why I’m going to assume this too but—read them?”

“I don’t need to just for me to know that it’s all kids stuff.”

“Hey, it’s not.”

“It kinda is. I mean, wizards?”

“Oh, yeah, but when it comes to gaming and character stuff—wizards aren’t for kids anymore, huh?”

“That’s different.”

“Is it?”

okay but why can i see this play out in a sitcom or something?? like one of those scenes where the characters are going back and forth really quickly ?? god, this is seriously so well written!!

He fully focuses his eyes on me rather than his phone screen. “Are we really going to argue about this?”

“I just can’t let you think Harry Potter is bad without reading or watching it, Guk.”

Guk, a nickname I hear his bandmates call him all the time, though it’s a first for me to use it too. And I’m suddenly unsure if it’s okay to call him that since being on nickname basis was something I’m not certain is established between us (even if he does call me bunny still), so this might be totally okay and I’m just overthinking it. Judging from how Jeongguk ignores the way it slipped past my lips, instead turning to his gaze to the TV, I might really just be going over the top with my cautiousness.

again!! their relationship is developing and theyre growing closer and ahhh im just so here for it!! i also really like how oc kinda makes a big deal out of it that she called him guk because it shows how she isnt sure about their relationship!! like, are they close enough for her to call her that? is she overstepping by doing so?

He nudges my knee with his, since somehow in between the film, he has scooted closer as well, just so he can’t keep on raising his voice to ask a question for me to hear it over the movie, and I glance at him.

right,,,, he just scooted closer to ask question,,,,, nothing more

Once the end credits start to roll, I automatically face my body towards him, my legs crossed as I place my palms against my knees, lightly bouncing them as I wait for him to say something. Jeongguk catches up with what I’m anticipating for, so he too turns to me.

“It’s okay.”

My face drops. “No. You need to say more than that.”

“It doesn’t suck,” he adds, a smirk slowly conquering his features. “But you know, it’s still for twelve-year-olds.”

“I can’t believe you’re still saying that after complaining how they’re young and getting into dangerous shit! That’s like the prime reason why this shouldn’t be for twelve-year-olds.”

“I know. Though, it really kinda is.”

i really like how invested oc is in harry potter and how jungkook is playing it cool even though he just kept asking questions during the film, meaning hes definitely at least somewhat interested afads i also can totally see this scene play out in a series or in a film!! i feel like everybody has had this experience before where you show somebody something you really like and just turn to them immediately when it ends to see their reaction lmao

“Tell you what,” he sits up straighter now, cutting me off with this amused smile, “I’ll give my final verdict after I watch the whole movie series.”

I narrow my eyes at him. “There’s like seven more films though.”

“So?”

“That’s approximately… wait what’s seven times three?”

“It’s 21, dumbass.”

“21 hours more then.” I ignore the part where he just called me dumbass. “That’s potentially 21 hours of you wasting your time if you don’t like it again.”

“Again? I don’t hate it.”

“You said it’s for kids.”

“Adults watch animated films all the time and still like it. I mean, there’s anime and hent—”

“Okay, I get the point,” I deadpan, making him laugh. “Lucky for you though, I have all the movies saved in my hard drive.”

“Great. Go get it then.”

“What?”

“Go get it.”

“No, I mean,” I look at him weirdly, “you want to watch it now?”

Jeongguk nods. “Obviously. I’m just not making you get it just to exert dominance.”

I try not laughing at that but fail anyways. “But we might finish late,” I argue.

“Are you really concerned about how late we might sleep because of it?”

“No, I just didn’t think it might be something you’d want to do until midnight or something.”

He chews on his lower lip, appearing like in deep thought, before he carelessly shrugs. “I don’t mind. Do you?”

“Nope.” I raise my eyebrows. “No taking that back then. We’re watching Chamber of Secrets.” I can’t help but flash him a teasing and enthusiastic grin, rushing to my room to rummage through my drawers to find that hard drive.

Just as I go through my third drawer, I hear him shout.

“Hurry up, bunny!”

okay so yes i pretty much just quoted the entrie scene but thats only because i love this so much :((( their interactions are so cute and ugh their constant teasing is literally to die for!! i really like how jungkook tries so hard to be cool and chill and like he doesnt really like harry potter, but i mean you wouldnt watch the entire harry potter series if you didnt at least like it somewhat?? like yeah he says he needs to watch the entire thing so he can give his final verdict or whatever, but that just sounds like a lie to me,,, it doesnt take watching all eight films for you to realise that the harry potter series is good!!

“Don’t watch the third film on your own,” I teased him just as he’s putting on his shoes, being the first one out of the two of us to leave to go back home for the semester break.

He glanced at me that time and grinned. “No promises.”

Now I’m not really sure if he indeed watched it on his own. I’m not really sure why I should care even if he did too. Is watching the movie franchise supposed to be our thing now? It seemed to be a funny thought considering how we only did it once and yet it felt so natural already.

Maybe I really am just getting to know him better.

reading this again makes me :(( because holy shit jungkook really is just gonna be a dick after everything huh?? oc is literally so precious and cute and i hate the fact that she gets super excited to spend time with him just for him to give her the cold shoulder later on,,, but also i love the drama

“____?”

I sit up straight again, just in time when two knocks follow the call of my name and I’m hurriedly opening the door, swinging it open to see Jeongguk about to go to his room.

“Yeah?”

We make eye contact and I smile, because somehow that felt like the right thing to do at the moment, but he quickly flickers his gaze elsewhere before nodding towards the living room with knitted brows.

“You left your socks by the carpet. Care to learn taking your dirty clothes with you?” he says, striding to his room then and closing the door behind him without another word or another glance.

I blink, surprised by the cold greeting.

i know he has his reasons but when i first read this i just- i kinda wanted to punch jungkook because damn dude whats wrong with you?? no need to be rude?? as frustrating as this is i do think its realistic!! relationships dont grow “smoothly”,, especially if theyre as complicated as jungkook’s and oc’s! so even though i wanted to scream into my pillow, i felt like this was a great choice!! it adds nice drama to the story and more depth to jungkook!

To [min yoongi]: hey, it’s me! just wondering if you would |

I stop typing, shaking my head and erasing the sentence for the 10th time that night.

I shouldn’t even be overthinking this—like I’ve established before, Yoongi and I were usually on friendly terms, so possibly taking back my answer (which was no) on whether we should go on a pair out of town and do our projects together, shouldn’t be that hard. But yeah, even on friendly terms, it still was embarrassing to change my decision all of the sudden when I sounded really apologetic the week before, informing him that I really was going to be with Yeeun like I originally planned. He didn’t give any violent reactions, just a chuckle and a ‘yeah, sure,’ before we both hung up.

Damn it, it’s just one fucking text, ____, why can’t you just go ahead and type a few words like a normal human being and send it before—

i really like this because i feel like oc overthinking things has been a constant theme throughout the story, so i like that you keep it up!! also literally same lmao i hate texting people that i dont know too well and ask for a favour kinda?? like its so awkward and embarrassing sadfas

“If you’re not going to watch, might as well turn off the television,” Jeongguk’s voice makes my train of thought vanish, the sound of clicking and complete silence then filling the living room.

I look sideways from my seat on the sofa and see him placing the remote back on the coffee table. “Uh,” I blink for a few times, reaching for the remote myself, “I was watching, for your information. Kinda rude to just turn off the TV without permission, you know?”

“Your eyes were on your cellphone the whole time.”

“How would you even know that? Have you just been there, standing like a creep, watching me the whole time?”

“No, I just got out of my room and started to boil some water, for your information,” he mocks my tone, “and it’s obvious from how you didn’t notice any of that, that you weren’t paying attention too much on your surroundings.”

ugh i loved this interaction!! the pettiness? im here for it lmao,,, also, i could perfectly picture this scene again!! the dialogue seriously just feels so realistic, its *chef’s kiss*!!

The other day, when I came home from class, I saw him hanging out by the balcony, smoking per usual with an acoustic guitar right over his chest. He wasn’t playing, he was just there and staring at his notebook that lay on his lap, tapping a pen across it before he let it go.

I don’t think he saw me or took notice of me coming home for that matter, but I, on the hand, saw how he pulled his cigarette out of his mouth and burned the page that the notebook was displaying ever so bitterly, placing the remaining butt on his small cigarette bowl and throwing his head back as he closes his eyes.

I was tempted to ask him if he was doing okay, because he obviously looked troubled at that exact moment, but when I was about to approach the balcony, Jeongguk stood up, as if sensing what I was going to do, and finally saw me standing there.

He didn’t say anything though, he just averted his gaze somewhere else and went to his room, closing the door tightly behind him.

It was pretty safe to assume that he didn’t want me to pry.

i really liked that even though jungkook was rude to oc after she came back and she therefore has every reason to ignore him like she did before, she wanted to make sure that hes okay! it shows that if its something serious, both (jungkook did punch hojoon after all) will put their differences aside and be there for each other!!

“So, you’re just gonna turn it back on?” I hear him say while I put the remote beside me after clicking the power button.

“Didn’t know I had to ask for your permission every single time I decide to do something in this apartment, Jeongguk.” I snap my head towards him. “Can you please just mind your own business?”

“Well, it seems like you’re forgetting that I pay for half the electric bills—so I kinda do have the—”

“And you’re forgetting that I’m the one who really found this apartment in the first place and just let you stay because of my mom, so—” I snap my head towards him with a glare—“I don’t care.”

i think it was really smart of you to put the small flashback between these two scene/dialogue because it shows the contrast!! oc can be petty as fuck if she wants to, but she also can be serious and caring if she needs to be!! it really shows her depth!!

After a few seconds, I hear him clear his throat, and then speak.

“You want some, bunny?”

I slowly glance at him and raise my eyebrows, looking at Jeongguk who’s not looking at me but rather on his pot of noodles, waiting for a reply.

I suck in a breath, not knowing what to feel upon hearing the god forsaken nickname after what felt so long.

“No… no, thanks.”

He says nothing in response.

the sudden change though,,, i love it because it shows that jungkook realised that maybe just maybe hes been kinda acting like a rude asshole and that oc’s only being like this because he started it and that he now feels bad for it 

“Uh, because you ditched me for him?” I claim in both a teasing and a serious way. “Or you know what? Don’t bother, to be honest, since I shouldn’t even care in the first place. Besides, I don’t think I’d want to be in such an enclosed space with him after the attitude he’s been showing me these past days.”

“Oooh, is Jeongguk being a little brat, mom—”

“Fuck off, Yeeun.” I laugh and she does too. “Let’s just focus on the real problem. How am I going to do that project now?”

“I don’t know why you just can’t text Yoongi about it.”

“It’s awkward.”

“Give me your phone. I’ll do it.”

“No,” I roll my eyes, “it’s too risky if you compose the message.”

She snorts. “Then what do you want to do? Can you reschedule the date you’re supposed to borrow the car on?”

“I can’t.”

“Can you magically learn how to drive in a week?”

“No.”

“Then give me your phone.”

“No.” I moan out in annoyance. “It’s too embarrassing.”

“Dude, this is exactly the reason why you don’t get shit done. You’re always embarrassed about things you haven’t done yet.”

“Okay, didn’t need to call me out like that but—”

not sure if ive said this before but i would totally read a drabble or smth thats just about yeeun and oc because honestly their friendship is just too die for!! theyre so much fun together!! i really like how yeeun is always trying to push oc to do more because i feel like oc really needs that!! 

“Hey, Jeongguk, are you busy next week?”

I slap her arm and she snickers, shushing me and hissing that I leave it all to her.

I dare to turn to his direction then and I catch him pausing the video he’s watching, flickering his eyes towards us with a sip of his beer. “Not sure, why?”

“____ is wondering if you could—”

I push Yeeun harshly towards the front door, not being able to hold my embarrassment any longer which cuts her off mid-question. “Nothing, it’s nothing!” I say, almost shouting as I face forward, just endlessly pushing her to the exit so that she can leave already.

this scene literally could be right out of a sitcom istg sdfasd i was screaming into my pillow when i read this sadfasd for some reason i was embarrassed for oc,, like i could feel the embarrassment creep up in me too!! i would hate if one of my friends did something like this too me oh my god,, my worst fear istg

“What was that all about?” he asks.

“Nothing,” I repeat, “just Yeeun saying shit as usual.”

“Didn’t seem like nothing to me.”

“Well, it was, so—”

“Is it about that project? Something you have to do for one of your major classes or whatever?”

I stop walking again, this time fully facing him in shock. “How did you know about that?”

“So, it is about that?”

“Did Yeeun already tell you about this beforehand?”

“No, Seokjin mentioned it one time.”

I curse Seokjin in my head. Just when I first thought it was a perk that he was dating my best friend, apparently I’m mistaken. Very mistaken since that fact has let me down twice now.

“What did he say?”

“That you need a driver.”

“Is that all?”

He smirks at me all of the sudden. “Why? Do you want me to tell you that he asked me specifically if I can be your driver?”

“He did ask you that, didn’t he?”

“Yup.”

jungkook is seriously such a little shit oh my god awfdsasd he knew all along and just,,,, didnt say anything and let oc suffer like that asdfasda i wouldnt ask him out of spite if i was oc lmao but also makes sense that he wouldnt mention it to oc! after all its awkward between them

He snorts. “Make fun of you? I don’t exactly find joy in shaming people with no driver’s licenses yet.”

“You know, this entire conversation is literally the reason why I didn’t want to ask you,” I deadpan, rolling my eyes and walking away, really determined to imprison myself inside my room but as cliché as it sounds, he speaks again and his words hit me like a ton of bricks.

“When is it? I can do it if I’m free that day.”

I slowly crain my head backwards to gaze at him. “Are you serious?”

“I am.”

“If you’re bullshitting me at this moment—”

“Just tell me when it is, ____. I’m willingly doing you a favor here.”

I hold his stare and hesitantly loosen my guarded posture. “Next week. Wednesday.”

“Time?”

“From 10 AM up to 6 PM.”

He gets his phone, opens it, looks at something, scrolls through his thumb, and nods. “Okay. I’ll do it.”

“You will?” I raise my eyebrows.

“Yeah, but you’re going to have to be the one who’ll pay for my lunch and possibly dinner on that day.”

i really like how oc doesnt jump up and down in happiness when jungkook offers to be her driver and is suspicious instead lmao because literally same but also like duh obviously she isnt gonna be over the moon!! maybe she would have been if he hadnt acted like a dick to her before, but now she has her guard back up again

“I haven’t watched the third film, bunny. Just so you know.”

That’s the greatest blow he’s said this evening, and I crumble for a while, for no exact reason, or perhaps for a reason I didn’t want to acknowledge yet. I’m still pissed over the attitude he’s shown to me when I returned, still pissed at myself too that I was expecting a warm greeting from him or at least a warm smile—that instead of retorting something in response to his comment, I huff and carry on twisting the knob to my room, going in and making it as if I didn’t hear what he said even though I know that he knows I did.

synopsis: › the last person you’d expect to be there for you is your roommate, jeongguk, on the night you break up with your cheating boyfriend; because as far as you’re concerned, the both of you aren’t exactly friends, and he definitely shouldn’t be running to get you upon hearing you sob via phone call.

so when he does, you begin thinking that maybe you’ve just been hard on him over the years, or perhaps he just liked pretending to be an annoying shit most of the time. either way, it becomes the beginning of an unexpected friendship finally blossoming.

pairing: jeongguk x reader

word count: 8.4k

rating: NC-17

content: fluff | angst | roommates au | enemies to lovers au | slow burn | college au | this has a comedic nature to it | ft. bassist!jk / slight bad boy!jk lmao | fic is written in first pov !!

warning/s: lots of swearing + some vulgar speech that are meant to be funny in context | mentions of infidelity | minor violence | um a cliché plot 🥴

→ beta read by the lovely @1-800-seo​ !! → taglist: @waweewoah @annoyingpessimist​ 

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ii. hey, you’re kind of actually cool… i guess?

With a sigh, I stand up and plan to drink some warm milk. They say it helps, right? Maybe I can just heat some in the microwave and it’ll be good to go.

look, i love this story but if oc and jungkook keep drinking milk like this i might just have to stop reading because milk is literally so gross 🤢🤢

He’s literally there outside at the balcony, sat down on that little hammock he put up a few months ago with an acoustic guitar on his chest and a cigarette stick between his lips. It wasn’t lit up though, it was just there on his mouth like a toothpick you’d see cowboys chew on in old west movies.

hate the fact that jungkook smokes but! i love the description of this scene!! the detail is just so !! i can picture it all so well,, like i totally can see jungkook be the type of guy to sit out on the balcony in the middle of the night and just,, think

I can hear a familiar tune as I get some milk from the fridge and heat it up as promised. I think he’s playing Queen’s Love Of My Life, with like multiple wrong notes.

i really like that jungkook isnt made out to be this perfect guitarist!! it adds so much to his character and makes him so much more relateable!! i think this is a great detail!!

“What? Not used to an audience?” I tease, even though I know he performs with his band to a lot of people for the majority of his nights.

He takes the cigarette out of his mouth, eyes squinting as he gazes at me. “You look like shit.”

I sigh. “Thanks.”

“Not that you look any better any other day but—”

“I get the point.”

ive said this before but god the dialogue is seriously to die for!! i just love how jungkook and oc keep insulting each other,, their dynamic is just so much fun !! i cant wait for them to get past all of this stupid teasing and start to really fall for one another!! 

“Thank you, by the way, for earlier,” I tell him and he pauses ever so slowly, the music fading away. “Guess, I should apologize too, for kinda giving you a hard time. I was just… just not in the right headspace, you know?” I say, whispering the last part mostly to myself as I face forward and drink.

“It’s cool,” he replies with a low voice, appearing kind of timid than usual. “Never expected you to behave any other way, really.”

I laugh a bit. “Am I that bad in your head?”

“Oh, not just in my head—in my reality too.”

ugh i love the fact that jungkook isnt serious even when oc apologises!! it totally fits his characterisation because duh obviously jungkook wont be serious,, not even when oc apologises!! 

“3rd grade. Halloween,” he says. “You went trick-or-treating in our place and you wore this really ugly bunny costume. The image of you in that bunny costume is really still so clear in my mind—you were like that one mascot from Five Nights at Freddie’s.” 

okay but the fact that jungkook remembers?? very telling in my opionion 👀 also,, if i remember correctly, jungkook and oc stopped being friends in first grade right? so,,, he was still paying attention to her later on, huh?? and like yeah, hes saying that she looked like bonnie the rabbit and thats why he remembers but i dont believe that at all,, i just dont

But really? That’s that? Not because I’m cute like a bunny?”

Jeongguk abruptly laughs out loud, throwing his head back, the sound of his laughter probably echoing out in this silent and late night, and my face unintentionally heats up at his reaction. “Is that why you let me call you that then? Because you think it’s a compliment?”

“Yeah?”

“It’s not.”

I scowl at him.

“Did I hurt your feelings?” He’s teasing and I glare at him more.

“No.”

“Sorry to disappoint, bunny.”

“Ugh—now I hate it when I hear you calling me that.”

“That’s kind of like the point.”

“You’re unbelievable.”

okay and when jungkook starts falling for oc and tries complimenting her what then? because she wont believe him,, all this teasing will bite him in the ass and i just cant wait to read it!! 

“I’m just saying I’m not. You don’t even know me that well.”

He presses his lips together. “I know that you get annoyed easily and that you’re also fun to tease.”

“What?”

“See? Look at your face. You look like you wanna do bad shit to me.”

“That’s because you’re saying those kinds of things!”

“It’s because you’re so fun to tease,” he repeats with the biggest grin I’ve ever seen him make. “I don’t know why— annoying you is so fulfilling.”

“That makes you a jerk then.”

“Hey, I’m not that bad.”

I send him a look as I catch on that he followed my previous tone, and he raises his eyebrows at me.

“I’m really not,” he says.

“I’ll believe that when you stop being a pain in the ass.”

“Already did when I picked you up, didn’t I?”

asdfasd of course jungkook is the type of guy to bring up the one (1) nice thing he has done whenever he can,, also lmao why do i feel like jungkook cares a lot more about oc than he lets on?? and why is he acting like one of those little elementary boy pulling on the girl’s hair he likes,, like dude thats not how you profess your love anymore asdfdas 

I lose track of time after that, finding myself staying there longer than I intended. I expected him to say something about earlier, or maybe just rub it in my face that he was right about Hojoon and that I should have listened to him. But we didn’t talk much again. He just went on playing his guitar and I just listened as I finished my milk.

i really like that the scene ends like that!! it fits perfectly!! because jungkook and oc usually dont talk much, so aside from the usual teasing there wont be much they can talk about! its such a nice ending to the scene!!

“Eun, it’s fine. Don’t sweat about it.” I link my arms with hers as we march forward. “I don’t want to talk about it now anyways. Maybe later with a lot of booze.”

“Not with pussy booze, I hope.”

“Oh, give my choice of alcohol a break.” I grin.

love the pussy booze detail and that its brought up again!!

I sigh and flicker my attention back on the pavement in front of us, now recalling the way Jeongguk switched our helmets, knocked on mine before hopping on his bike, the way he insisted that I hug his waist—how he laughed every time my hold around his torso grew tighter… the smell of his oddly flowery laundry detergent on his shirt…

how he laughed every time my hold around his torso grew tighter… the smell of his oddly flowery laundry detergent on his shirt— uhm,,, theyre just roommates,, right??

“Not that much worth the hype, to be honest.”

“Oh, you’re just salty.”

“Salty about what?”

“That he did something nice so now you have to act nice.”

“I’ve always been nice to him.”

“____, please, honey—we have no room for more liars, okay?”

“I have! He’s just always so annoying so… it’d be unfair for me, you know?”

“Hate doesn’t beat hate though.”

“It’s all just meaningless banter. So, it’s not hate.”

“Was it tough love then?”

A pause.

“I don’t think it was anything.”

i seriously love how stubborn oc is!! also love how yeeun wont let her get away with her bullshit and her obvious lies,, oc totally needs someone to call her out on her bullshit and im just so glad that its yeeun!!

The calls and texts from Hojoon began rolling in the middle of my second class. It contained the same typical shit like:

I’m so sorry, baby!

It was a mistake!

I didn’t mean any of them, I swear!

Please, I’ll be better, just give me another chance!

ugh hojoon is so fucking pathetic,, i hate him so much

It’s not like I was a virgin or anything, it’s just that… I just didn’t want to do it with him when, I guess, he still gave me the feeling that he was someone who’d leave you if you gave it too quick. Like I said, he has always been a red flag—a bloody maroon flag who was practically prancing all the time right in front of my face—and I figured if he could keep his promise and prove to me that he could wait, perhaps I would give him a chance and not be convinced that absolutely all men are trash as well.

god this makes me so mad !! oc deserves so much better,, like fuck hojoon and his stupid ass!! 

“We bought some beef stew. It’s a lot so you can get some if you want.”

I chuckle because of Seokjin’s reaction at being ignored before shaking my head and standing up as I pack my things. “No thanks. I’m not that hungry.”

“How about later?”

I halt, looking at him as he finally gets the plates from the cabinets as well as the forks and spoons on the counter. “Are you asking me if I want you to save me some for later?”

Jeongguk flashes his eyes back on me. “Yeah.”

“Why?” I ask. “I mean, you never did before.”

“You were never here for me to ask.”

okay but im totally here for jungkook and oc slowly becoming friends !!  they fit together just so well, i just cant wait for them to finally get together!!

I nod. “Yeah, why not? Besides, I don’t think I’ve been to one of your shows before.”

“You haven’t?” Seokjin exclaims, then he looks at Jeongguk. “You haven’t asked her before?”

“I didn’t know I had to?”

“Dude, she’s your roommate!”

why am i not surprised to read that jungkook has never asked oc to attend any of his shows before? but also,, ugh seokjin is such a fun and amazing character!! im already in love with him!! i love how hes scolding jungkook,, hes like the yeeun for jungkook!!

“Still, ____, it’s courtesy,” Seokjin says and nudges Jeongguk who’s peeling off the container of the instant rice. “You ask her right now.”

“What’s the point? She’s already coming, right?” He glances at me. “Right, bunny?”

“You should stop calling me that.”

He smirks again. “Why? I like it.”

“I don’t.”

“Should I care that you don’t?”

“Uh—yes?”

“Go get a room, you two.” Seokjin’s already sipping on some soup with an amused smile. “Oh, wait. You already share an apartment. Maybe I should leave.”

“Would you?” Jeongguk retorts and a glare gets sent his way which makes him laugh, not at all intimidated by Seokjin even if I think he’s older than him—older than the both of us if that was the case—since I’m pretty sure he’s only around the university we study at because he’s taking his graduate studies.

jungkook is such a little shit oh my god asfads i seriously hate and love him so so much asdfasd 

We’ve been inside the venue Jeongguk’s band is going to play (their band was apparently called ‘After Zero’ which I had to remember to ask why afterwards) for almost an hour now, and to be fair, there were a lot of people here with us as well who went to support their cause.

i love this little detail because she actually asks!! these little things just elevate stories in my opinion,, it shows youve put in actual thought !!

Taehyung already went in front of the stage and thanked the crowd, earning a lot of teasing cheers and enthusiastic yells, that I wonder if this band of theirs was even good in the first place or was it just because they were composed of all good looking guys that they managed to almost fill up this restobar we were in.

valid question because half of celebrities are famous because,,, well, theyre pretty i guess?? really like that oc asked herself this because i always ask myself this too whenever i hear of a new celebrity!!

I know I shouldn’t have looked, because his name being spoken only means that Yeeun saw him, but I couldn’t stop myself from directing my gaze to the entrance, hesitating at first though before I can even back out last minute, my eyes land on him, talking to a guy I recognize as Henry, Jaebeom right behind him conversing with another guy who now I don’t think I even know. They always had dozens of friends, always had dozens of people to talk to and consider as someone among their peers, that I should have thought it was possible that someone invited him here too.

the moment i read this i just knew that something was gonna happen,, no way this was gonna go smoothly,, also fuck you hojoon

It surprises me even more that the song they’re playing is Jeongguk’s composition. Perhaps he’s more productive than I thought he was whenever he’d play his guitar inside his room. I’m starting to feel sorry for all the instances I told him to stop, thinking he was just playing it so loud to purposely annoy me.

i had to smile because you can slowly see how oc warms up to jungkook!! like the more he talks to him and hangs out with him, she realises that hes just more than the annoying roommate shes had for three years!! 

Seeing him now, working his fingers on that bass, his attractiveness in all of its glory, I can’t bring myself to gaze at anyone but him. He’s got this different aura going on—a different kind of Jeongguk that I’m only seeing now as he smiles at his bandmates and some who are in the crowd, singing along to the lyrics even if it’s not his part anymore, since the four of them switches in singing the verses.

He is in his element, that is what I think, the sight of him being like this unconsciously making me smile.

theyre just,,, roommates right? i know ive asked before already, but i just had to check again because it certainly doesnt sound like it lmao

“Uh, I have a feeling you’ll embarrass me if I agree to that.”

“I won’t! Do I look like something to be embarrassed of?”

“No, but your possible bad flirting will make me want to bury myself alive.”

“I have you know that I’m a great flirt when determined.”

“That didn’t seem to be the case last month with Jongin.”

“Wow. That’s really low of you, ____, bringing that up.”

seriously, i adore yeeun and oc so so much!! like im totally here for their interactions! theyre always so much fun !!

“Yeeun—”

“No backing out,” she beats me to it, knowing what I’m going to say, “you already agreed, so.”

i just love the fact that yeeun knew exactly what oc wanted to say with one word!! it just shows how well they know each other and how long theyve been friends for! a great detail!!

“Hey, ____!” It’s Seokjin who suddenly shouts though, and I look at him instead, seeing him smile at me and then he looks at Yeeun, which suddenly makes him stop leaning on the wall, abandoning Taehyung and Jimin while he strides to us. “And you must be the friend, right?”

“She’s not here for you, Jin—she’s here for Jimin,” I tease.

“Oh, but is she?” Seokjin raises his eyebrows at me then extends a hand to Yeeun. “It’s Seokjin. And you are?”

“Yeeun.” She giggles and shakes his hand.

I snap my eyes at her with a laugh. “Um, excuse me?”

“I’ve got it handled,” is only what she says before she’s literally shooing me away with her fingers, abruptly engaging into a conversation with Seokjin rather than the original person she wanted me to introduce her to.

this literally made me laugh and scream into my pillow asfsad seokjin really just wowed yeeun like that huh?? but also literally same yeeun,, i get it asfasd seriously, this story is so much fun to read i cant stop smiling and laughing!

“Told you to stop calling me that.”

“Told you I didn’t care.”

wondering if theyre ever gonna be able to talk to each other without teasing each other once,,, probably not

“Why is your band named After Zero, by the way?”

“That’s classified information.”

I roll my eyes. “Is it really that interesting though?”

“Eh, depends on you.” He’s grinning.

“I don’t think it is, from the way you just said that.”

“You’d be surprised by what it really means.”

“Well, you decide if you want to tell me or not after I go to the restroom.” I chuckle. “I’ll be back.”

of course jungkook wouldnt just tell oc why their name is after zero,, dude always has to be so dramatic safads 

Just when I’m close to the hallway of where the restrooms are, someone suddenly grabs my arm and spins me around, and when I lift my head up, puzzled and wondering who the hell would dare to do it, my gaze lands on Hojoon’s face, a realization that immediately makes me back away but his hands are tight around both of my arms now and he’s pulling me rather roughly to him.

“____, please, wait, just hear me out—”

“Get your hands off me,” I hiss, not trying to make a scene but how can I struggle and avoid that at the same time?

“Let me just explain first—”

“Hojoon, fucking let go.”

whenever hojoon comes up i just wanna punch him in the face so bad oh my god,,,, hes so goddamn pathetic and stupid ugh i hate him so much!! cant he just leave oc alone?? 

Hojoon turns too, expression turning frustrated in an instant. “What the fuck brings you here?”

“Hey, man, I’m just trying to go to the restroom,” Jeongguk says with a chuckle, a chuckle that obviously feigns innocence, and tries to slide through behind him but Hojoon lets go of me to instead push Jeongguk towards the wall hardly, the sudden aggressiveness surprising me.

hojoons really just gonna act like everything revolves around him and he owns the place huh?? like uh dude this is literally jungkooks gig??? what the fuck is wrong with him??? ugh this makes me hate hojoon so much more,,, also why am i not surprised to read that hes the type of guy to get physical really fast?? 

“Oh, come on, ____. Having this fucking guy as a roommate?” He points at Jeongguk who’s surprisingly still there. “You telling me you haven’t hooked up at least once? In the what? Three years of sharing an apartment? You expect me to believe that he hasn’t gotten a taste of you? I mean, look at what you’re wearing right now. It’s like you’re asking for it.”

I stay quiet, not because I was guilty or that I didn’t want to possibly defend myself, but because I’m afraid that if I open my mouth, I’d end up as a sobbing mess, and somehow that was worse than screaming my lungs out.

ew ew ew ew ew hojoon is so fucking gross and i hate him so much and i feel so fucking sorry for oc because why the fuck does she have to deal with this stupid shit?? i need hojoon to sit down and shut the fuck up because he is so fucking stupid

“Hey, dipshit,” Jeongguk speaks, “I suggest you take that back.”

“Jeongguk, can you just go?” I turn to him now and he glances at me. “You’re not making things better. Just leave.”

“Are you serious right now?”

“Do I look like I’m kidding?”

“I’m trying to help you from being insulted by this asshole—”

“Who you calling an asshole, huh?” Hojoon’s back on walking forward towards Jeongguk, back on pushing him which this time Jeongguk doesn’t stay put at. “You know I’m so tired to your fucking smug face around the campus. Fucking tired of seeing you with my girl all the fucking time.”

my girl??? dude youre broken up,, ugh he is so dumb and frustrating,,,, and even though i understand why oc doesnt want jungkook to get involved in this, i understand why he does because damn i wouldnt be able to stop myself from saying something too!! hojoons just spewing so much bullshit, its infuritating

“Fuck—the two of you, stop.” I sigh heavily, really close to tears now and about to intervene but just as I hold onto Hojoon’s arm, he abruptly pushes me harshly away too, causing me to hit the wall in a loud thud.

Jeongguk looks at me.

“I’ll stop when I fucking want to, you fucking who—”

“Oh my god!” I shout when Jeongguk punches him on the face without warning, Hojoon staggering back and almost falling on the floor.

I snap my eyes at Jeongguk, staring at him like he’s crazy, but his attention is entirely on Hojoon who laughs upon being punched, holding onto his jaw and muttering something that I don’t manage to understand before he’s punching Jeongguk in return hard on the face—

And at that point, chaos ensues.

,,,,,,, first of all the fact that hojoon had the audacity to push oc??? i mean its generally bad that he gets physical and pushed jungkook, but i guess with jungkook hes at least strong enough to physically defend himself? second of all, the fact that hojoon was about to call oc a whore?? dude im about to snap your neck because holy fucking shit you deserve nothing but be punched!! so yes im totally supporting jungkook for punching him!! im totally against violence, but dude i dont think you could have gotten hojoon to stop otherwise,, i totally understand why jungkook acted the way he did

Taehyung stares at me with an unreadable look before giving me a one over, eyes moving from my feet back to my face with his eyebrows furrowed in what appeared like annoyance. “Whatever,” he sighs, “damage’s been done, right? Just glad you’re safe or something.”

I try to say more but he’s already turning around and walking towards the entrance like he’s supposed to. I glance at Jimin, wanting to apologize to him too but he only gives me a disapproving glance in return, following after his friends without a word.

i love this!! i really do!! because duh obviously taehyung and jimin would be upset with oc!! i do think that they realise that its kinda what needed to be done, but obviously theyre still not happy because this gig is important and a fight is just annoying?? to say the least,, so i really like that taehyung and jimin are openly upset because it makes them so human to me!! because same!! i would be super pissed off even if i can understand why the things that happened happened you know?? 

As I stop by the opened door of the back of the van, I clear my throat and Jeongguk’s head lifts up a little, his hand readjusting the stake covering his eye.

“What?” he asks with a rather pissed off voice.

I take a deep breath, composing myself to be more patient. “How’s the eye?”

“Fine.”

“Doesn’t look like it.”

He grudgingly sits up. “Well, I’ve been punched by your asshole of a boyfriend. Is my eye supposed to be fucking fine?”

“Hey, don’t take your anger out on me.” I scrunch my forehead together, crossing my arms. “It’s not like I asked him to do it. Besides, you threw the first punch.”

“How can I not?”

“Well, you should have just walked away. I didn’t need you there.”

“Yeah, clearly from how he was close to manhandling you, everything was going okay.”

“It was.”

“It wasn’t.”

“Why do you even care if it wasn’t?” I retort abruptly, throwing my arms up in the air. “Maybe if you just minded your own business, this wouldn’t have happened.”

“The fuck? He was insulting me—insulting you—and you’re telling me that I should’ve minded my own business?” He scoffs in disbelief. “You know, that’s the fucking problem with you, ____. You just let everybody kick you around, that’s why you get fucking Honny boy as a boyfriend because he thinks he can get away with his cheating shenanigans.”

My eyes sting at the harsh truth being thrown to me, and even though I wanted to give him a piece of my mind, tell him that I wasn’t like that although I’d be lying, the only thing I can say is, “He’s not my boyfriend anymore.”

Jeongguk snorts and sneers. “Oh, should I say congratulations?”

dude this entire conversation just had me screaming sdfasd i really like how oc and jungkook lash out and say stupid shit when they talk to each other because literally same!! i mean its kinda infuriating because i need them to get together asap, but at the same time i love it because this is exactly what i want from an e2l story!!

“Yes, because you’re such a fucking saint, Jeongguk!” I laugh without humor. “Can we not forget the fact that you know that he was doing these things behind my back—and yet, you never told me?”

“Hey,” he glares at me, “I’ve warned you several times of what he was doing.”

“You never told it to me straight to my face.”

“Like if I did, you would believe me.”

“I would.”

“No, you wouldn’t,” he says, hand going to the steak to press it harder over his eye, “you’d just tell me to fuck off. Like earlier. I try to do the right thing, and you tell me to mind my own business. It’s fucking stupid of you.”

The bitterness in his tone makes me feel a little guilty, and I kind of realize that maybe I’ve been a bitch to him again earlier—and that, well, I’m being a bitch right now too. I just… I didn’t know how I was supposed to address the situation. How do you react when someone you don’t even consider as your friend tries to defend you? Was I supposed to cheer him on or something? Perhaps hide behind him and let him do all the work?

okay but i actually like that jungkook didnt tell oc because it makes so much sense?? because lets be honest here,, oc wouldnt have believed jungkook!! i just think not telling her and warning her instead was the best move here! 

“Sorry,” I mutter. “I just wasn’t expecting you’d interfere. Always had the impression you were a wimp.”

I said it as a joke obviously. No one would look at Jeongguk and think he was a wimp. His body built looked muscular even under his black shirt, plus the tattoos etched on almost every bit of his skin were intimidating as hell, so maybe that was enough proof that he wasn’t. I just said the statement to hopefully ease the tension, and from how he gazes at me, closing his eyes for a second longer before a crooked smile creeps on his mouth, maybe it worked.

“Well, I’m disappointed,” he says.

“Why? Because I called you a wimp?”

“No,” he snorts and shifts on his seat, “because you actually thought that I wouldn’t interfere. I mean, I know we’re not exactly friends but… am I supposed to just watch?”

“I don’t know.” I press my lips together. “I just know I didn’t know why it had to be you out of people.”

“To defend you?”

“Yeah. To be there at the right time and do the right thing.”

“That’s really insulting.”

I chuckle. “I’m sorry.”

“But understandable,” he adds with a shrug. “I’d be surprised if you defended me too.”

“You think I wouldn’t do it too?”

“I don’t know. Would you?”

“Well, I don’t think anyone would dare to fight you anyway after earlier,” I tease lightly. “Does your eye still hurt?”

“Not as much anymore.”

can i just applaud you? because your ability to go from a tense conversation to one where theyre teasing each other and making jokes is so impressive?? like im in total awe here right now!!

“I’m sorry.”

“Stop apologizing.”

“I can’t.”

He sighs.

We sit there for a few seconds of awkward silence and I frown, nothing left to say and nothing left for my dignity to have the strength to endure this guilty feeling that’s slowly eating me up.

i love that silence that always form between oc and jungkook the moment they run out of things to tease each other for because it shows that they seriously dont know each other that well!! like theyre great at insulting each other, but the moment they have to go beyond that they fail! and of course they do!! theyve never really talked to one another so duh!! just love this detail so much!!

“Bunny,” he calls and I fight the urge to roll my eyes, instead raising my brows at him as I turn back.

“Yeah?”

“It’s because once midnight comes, you get a new day, thus you get a new beginning and chance for things to be better.”

I squint at him confusingly. “Huh?”

Jeongguk laughs lightly, shoulders shaking a little that he holds the steak in place again on his face to prevent it from falling off. “You asked why our band’s name is After Zero, right? That’s the answer.”

“Ahhh.” I chuckle, grinning and clasping my hands together in realization. “That’s… that’s a good meaning then. Kind of poetic. You just keep showing me new sides everyday, don’t you?”

He smiles before leaning his head back on the window once more. “No, I don’t. You’re just knowing me better.”

I smile at that too, the statement amusing me for some reason.

“Yeah,” I breathe out, “maybe I finally am.”

okay but why is this so cute??? the way he calls for her and she turns back?? ugh, bye, gotta go scream into the void pls god fuck i love jungkook and oc so much :((

synopsis: › the last person you’d expect to be there for you is your roommate, jeongguk, on the night you break up with your cheating boyfriend; because as far as you’re concerned, the both of you aren’t exactly friends, and he definitely shouldn’t be running to get you upon hearing you sob via phone call.

so when he does, you begin thinking that maybe you’ve just been hard on him over the years, or perhaps he just liked pretending to be an annoying shit most of the time. either way, it becomes the beginning of an unexpected friendship finally blossoming.

pairing: jeongguk x reader

word count: 7k

rating: NC-17

content: fluff | angst | roommates au | enemies to lovers au | slow burn | college au | this has a comedic nature to it | ft. bassist!jk / slight bad boy!jk lmao | fic is written in first pov !!

warning/s: lots of swearing + some vulgar speech that are meant to be funny in context | mentions of infidelity | um a cliché plot 🥴

→ beta read by the lovely @1-800-seo​ !!

» chapter index | next.

i. out of all the people, why you?

“Lower. It. Down.”

He raises an eyebrow. “Why?”

I grit my teeth before lifting my phone up. “Kinda have an important call right now—so I’d appreciate it if you do.”

“Important call means gossiping with Yeeun all night, right?”

“Can you just do it?”

“I have a show tomorrow with the band. Just go take it at the balcony.”

“You play as the bassist.”

“And?”

“You’re playing an electric guitar!”

“I’m impressed you know the difference between a bass and a guitar, ____.”

“I’m not stupid.”

“Noted. Still, just go to the balcony and take the call there,” he deadpans.

i thought about not quoting everything because its kinda a lot but i couldnt choose because holy shit the dialogue is so so so good!! its so witty? and smart? and well written?? like my mind is blown!! i literally started grinning reading this because god, i love just characters bickering like idiots!! 

I close his door with a harsh slam.

ugh, im already in love with oc!! because literally same,, i would slam your door too if you just talked to me like that !!

“It’s just that—it takes so much time and effort and that two-week long break is supposed to be for resting before the next semester, you know?”

“So?”

“So, I just mean—”

“You’re lazy?”

Hojoon looks at me and I expect him to chuckle with me since I obviously meant it as a joke. But he just frowns and sighs before tapping my hand on his arm so that I can let go.

“Something like that,” he says while walking forward, leaving me there.

yikes hojoon,, you clearly have no sense of humour 🤧 aside from that, i just wanna point out how much i love the dialogue again!! its so well written and im just in awe!! i can only hope that ill be able to write like this one day because seriously its just *chef’s kiss*

“Honny boy dumped your ass?”

My hold on my drink tightens. “Stop calling him Honny boy. It’s weird.”

“It’s funny.” He grins as he takes his first sip.

“And he didn’t dump me, by the way. Not that you should care, but yeah.”

He flashes his eyes from his phone to me. “Oh? That’s anticlimactic.”

“I’m sorry my poor love life doesn’t entertain you that much anymore.”

“Don’t get me wrong, it never did—I was only trying to state the obvious.”

look i know ive mentioned how much i love the dialogue before already, but i just gotta say it again because god, its so fucking brilliant!! and funny! and witty! and smart! and well-written!! im just sfads also, why is jungkook kinda funny?? like hes lowkey acting like an ass, but at the same time, i do find him to be likeable and funny sadfa 

“Why are you even here?” 

“The living room is free real estate, isn’t it?”

“Yeah, but you’re annoying my ass.”

“Sucks to be your ass then.”

“Ugh.”

again, the dialogue is just to die for !! like i seriously cant get over it how good it is!! 

“Want a piece of advice, though?” Jeongguk abruptly speaks again but I don’t answer, instead drinking more, and he somehow takes that as a sign to keep talking. “Maybe break up with Honny boy before he does.”

I stop. “Can we not talk about this?”

“You can’t honestly be that stupid, right? The guy isn’t interested in you anymore.”

“You don’t know anything.”

“I’m a guy. Of course, I do.”

“Why do you care?”

“I don’t,” he blankly states, “but if you’re going to keep stealing my beers, we have to prevent shit like that from happening more, right?”

“You’re a dick, Jeongguk.”

He grins again, and even though I’m really not fond of him, I can’t deny that the way he grins looks nice on his face, as it just amplifies his boyish good looks.

“I’m just offering advice. I’m telling you—he’s not interested in you anymore.”

“Can you stop acting like you know what happens between us? You don’t know a single fuck, okay?”

“Jeez, alright. Hit the nerve, didn’t I?” He chuckles.

“Shut up. It’s not like you’re some love counselor or something.”

“Yeah, but I told you, I’m a guy. I know screw ups when I see one.”

“Takes one to know one, huh?”

“Ha—I’ll let that one go, bunny.”

“Oh my god, stop talking, will you?”

jungkook giving unsolicited advice fits his characterisation in this story so well!! also, aside from the dialogue obviously, i gotta point out how much i love oc!! i love that she doesnt shy away from calling jungkook what he is, namely a dick! because even though i really like jungkook, he is acting like a douche lmao and i just like that oc doesnt let him talk shit, but calls him out on his bullshit as well!! the dynamic between the two is just perfect and so much fun!! 

also lmao yeah im aware that i just copied half of the scene, but i seriously couldnt help myself!! everything is so well written,, i just wanted to highlight it!

“You’re leaving with me or I’m hooking up with your roommate.”

“Fine! Okay, I’m getting dressed.”

the fact that this is what gets oc out of bed,, interesting,, not suspicious at all,,,

Since we became friends in freshman year, Yeeun not only took it as her job to be my designated reckless friend—but easily also became the funnier friend, the outgoing friend, the friend who gives you courage to do some crazy shit.

Well, it didn’t take that much effort to have that kind of role when she’s friends with someone like me. Like I’ve said, I was the laid back one—safe to say the ‘boring one’ too—which makes up for Yeeun’s lack of focus in her life.

While she gave me courage, I gave her something to put her feet down to. Without me, she probably would have changed her college program for the fourth time last year.

She’s the ship and I’m the anchor indeed, as they say.

ahh i just wanna say that i love yeeun’s and oc’s friendship!! i live for friendships outside of the members, so im supporting and loving this with my entire heart!! theyre both so cute together and clearly complete each other- ugh, im just here for this!! 

“Okay. What do you want to drink?” She slams both palms on the bar counter once I’ve settled on the leather stool.

“Anything light.”

“I’ll get something hard then—”

“—Yeeun—”

asdfsad yeeun’s funny too!! god, why is everyone funny in this fic?? someone please tell me how to be this funny and witty too!!

Pussy booze, it’s what she calls to the alcoholic beverages I like to drink. It doesn’t sound good to the ears, but she’s been using the term for a long time now for me to care.

not only is this detail funny, i also love it because it showcases how long oc and yeeun have been friends!! like at this point, oc doesnt care anymore!! she knows yeeun wont call it anything else,, so she just ignores it! also, this little detail gives me a further insight into their friendship!! like i can imagine yeeun and oc going out of the first time and yeeun telling oc that her choice of drink is pussy booze lmao

I would use the word cute, but it’s Jeongguk, so I think I would probably burn myself alive before I could allow myself to truly think that way.

ugh i seriously love oc so much and how she hates jungkook’s guts asdfsd 

“No, I needed them yesterday—but I came home to find the fridge empty. It’s been like four days since you stole my beers.”

“Well, it’s been three years since you moved in—do you see me complaining all the time?”

“Your face usually says it all. So, yeah, basically.”

okay but for real jungkook and oc need to stop being so fucking funny,, my cheeks hurt from smiling asdfads

He’s drinking milk from a glass. Totally not matching with his bad boy persona.

milk is disgusting. the fact that jungkook would drink this willingly makes me like him less.

A crazy and paranoid girlfriend—that isn’t what I am, I swear. I grew up watching TV shows and movies portraying those exact kinds of women, and I always remember cringing at them or promising myself that I would never in my life be like them.

Yet here I am, staring at the text I just sent to Jaebeom asking if he was with Hojoon—peak crazy and paranoid girlfriend behavior showing itself indeed that it makes me bump my forehead against the coffee table in disappointment.

genuinely feel so bad for oc :(( i just wanna punch hojoon so bad

I might as well just start crying right then and there. From the way he looks so surprised to see me—his lips are red, wet, swollen a little—it’s obvious that he wasn’t expecting me to be here. A shirt isn’t present on his body too, or pants for that matter, and he basically looked like the stock photo example you’d see in a dictionary for ‘cheating motherfuckers’. 

i hate him i hate him i hate him i hate him i hate him i hate him i hate him i hate him

“What are you even doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be studying?”

ugh the audacity to ask that like that would make it okay somehow?? like seriously?? boy should be on his knees begging for forgiveness and not questioning oc what the fuck?

“It’s not cheating!”

“Bullshit.”

“This doesn’t even mean anything, so it isn’t cheating, okay?”

“Oh my god—do you realize how stupid that sounds? How stupid you sound right now?”

oh my god when i read that i was just about ready to climb into my phone and punch his stupid ass because what the fuck is he talking about?? jesus fucking christ, he is so dumb and stupid- ugh i hate him so much

That seemed to pull the trigger, because his expression changes and he doesn’t look so worried anymore. In fact his eyebrows start to knit together while his jaw clenches and then he’s sneering at me. Actually sneering at me.

“Well, what do you expect?” He suddenly shouts, his tone half mad and half panicky. “This was practically inevitable. We’ve been fucking dating for almost a year now, ____. Do you expect me to wait until we get fucking married or some shit?”

“What?”

“You’re a fucking prude!”

“Excuse me?”

why am i not surprised to see stupid ass blame oc?? like obviously he cant take responsibility for his own fucking actions and has to put it all on oc,, jesus im seriously so close to punching him

I shut my mouth at that, because if I speak again, I’m afraid that I really might start crying. My chest is so heavy right now and my heart is beating so loud I can feel it in my head and in my ears. What the fuck happened to the guy who told me he’d wait? The one who I told Yeeun was different from the rest? The one I said made me feel special?

“What? Can’t say anything smart now?”

“You… you didn’t have to do this,” I answer quietly, a few tears washing my cheeks now. “You should have—should’ve—maybe just—broke up with me instead of doing this fuckery.” I let out a shaky breath once I managed to get that sentence out.

“And what? See you whine like this? Be guilty for breaking a little girl’s heart?”

Little girl?

god im feel so fucking sorry for oc and im just so fucking ready to punch hojoon’s ass,, ughhh he is so fucking unlikeable!! i hate him so much asfdads

“You’re a piece of shit, Hojoon.” I push his chest when he tries to hug me, as if by doing it would erase the things he has done or would make me believe he’s being apologetic. “Just—just fucking don’t talk to me again. We’re done.”

lmao why would he even try to hug oc again?? he is so fucking pathetic,, also good for oc for standing up for herself!! fuck hojoon!! 

I wipe my tears away, trying hard to stay composed and text a witty reply back that will annoy him just as much when his name abruptly appears on my screen and I sniffle and cough before answering his call.

From [jeongguk]:

you left the door unlocked

do you want us to get robbed or smth?

“What?”

“The nerve you have to remind me that I should lock the door when you neglect to do it yourself. If I hadn’t come home, maybe our place might be empty right now.”

okay but i think the fact that i started smiling  instantly when i read this after being so close to sucker punching hojoon in the face and being all mad just shows what a great writer you are!! i couldnt help myself!! this fic is just so well written,, like i love every paragraph so much asdfad

“No,” he says, “you also neglected to replace my beers, again, so can you just buy from wherever you are already so—” he pauses all of the sudden, for a relatively long time, and then— “are you crying, bunny?”

My head is down on my arm, eyes closed, my chest rising up and down rapidly as I try to conceal my pathetic whimpers. “No.”

“You are, aren’t you?”

“I’m not. Fuck—stop asking. I’ll buy your beer or whatever—”

“Where are you?”

It clicks to me that maybe I should tell him, because if I do, he can pick me up and save me almost an hour of walking home (also of doing it alone and at this late hour). But before I can think rationally, my mouth beats me to it.

“In your butthole.”

asdfas both oc and jungkook are so stupid,, god im seriously so in love with both characters and their dynamic!! its seriously to die for!!

“And I asked you where you are. Come on, before I change my mind about picking you up.”

“Why the fuck would you pick me up?”

“Because if you end up being dead—your mom and mine will kill me.”

“See you in hell then.”

right,,,, thats the only reason why jungkook wants to pick up oc,, no other reason

“Tell me where you are.”

“Get lost, Jeongguk.”

“I’m trying to help.”

“I don’t need nor want it.”

“Oh my god.” He’s laughing, sounding infuriated. “You’re the most stubborn person I’ve ever met!”

I grimace. “Well, you’re not the most pleasing person out there too, alright?”

And I hang up and practically slam my phone on the table.

Damn it. I really am fucking stupid.

i seriously love this interaction not only because its so funny and witty and well written, but also because it fits perfectly in jungkook’s and oc’s characterisation!! like duh obviously oc doesnt want to accept jungkook’s help right now,, because not only would it prove him right about hojoon, it would also show her weak and oc simply doesnt want jungkook to see that side of her! after all, shes only ever been bickering with jungkook, so being vulnerable in front of him is not an option! is it infuritating that she wont take his help? sure. does it fit perfectly and make this story so much better? yes.

The bell chimes when he enters, and he’s striding towards the spot I’m sitting on with this obvious pissed off expression that I’m seeing clearer now thanks to better lighting. Guess I’m not the only one unhappy to see the other. Though it does give me great wonder why he even went here still despite what I just did.

He throws a helmet at me which miraculously lands on my lap. “Wear it.”

“You didn’t have to go here.”

“I know. You’re hogging the time I should be spending by myself by doing this stupid shit, ____. So, just wear the damn helmet, will you?”

I grit my teeth. “I don’t want to ride your bike.”

“Oh, do you have a problem now with Rocky too?”

I almost laugh at the dumb name he gave his motorbike.

okay but of course jungkook would be the type of person to name his motorbike,, rocky is seriously such an awful name,,,, i love it!!

“I’m not a reckless driver, you know.”

“Wow. That reassures me a lot.”

He pushes his tongue inside his cheek as he continues to stare at me, kinda looking like he’s contemplating hard. “I’ll drive slow,” he finally says. “It’s not like we’re partaking in a drag race.”

I fiddle with the straps. “You’ll drive slow?”

“Sure, yeah.”

“I don’t believe you.”

“I know, and I don’t care. I just need you to make up your mind quickly.”

“I’m going to push you off the bike myself if you go too fast.”

“Okay, do whatever you want.”

I purse my lips, gazing at him and slowly standing up. “Okay…”

“Great. Let me just buy my beer first.”

everything about oc’s and jungkook’s relationship is to die for!! god,, theyre seriously so funny,, i hate it asdfasd also!! i really love that the beer thing keeps being brought up!! like its such a small detail that it easily could have been forgotten,, but the fact that jungkook keeps mentioning it over and over again makes so much sense!! because obviously he wouldnt forget!

“Hey, bunny,” he calls and I turn to him, seeing him eat a popsicle stick, an eco bag filled with beers I assume on his other hand, “want ice cream?”

“I want to go home.”

He snorts, biting onto his popsicle.

“Did you just bite your ice cream?”

He loops the bag on the handlebar. “I did.”

“You’re weird.”

“Do you want it or not?”

I gaze at him as he gets another popsicle bar from the bag, presenting it to me and I gingerly take it. “Thanks.”

“Thanks? That must be a first.”

first, i love the detail with the eco friendly bag! second, i also really love that jungkook calls oc bunny and its never discussed,, like hes been doing it forever now and she just goes with it!! kinda like how yeeun calls oc’s drinks pussy booze!! third, why is jungkook so cute?? you just know he bought ice cream to cheer up oc,, not that he would ever admit though asfdad

“Asked Hoseok where Hojoon lived. They’re friends.”

“And did you just drive around the area to look for me?”

“Basically. It wasn’t that hard though.”

“Why?”

He stops looking at the ground and instead flickers his eyes at me. “What do you mean, why?”

“Why did you still come get me even if I was a bitch?”

That makes Jeongguk laugh, grin wide and little dimples on the side of his cheeks appearing. “When are you not though?”

I roll my eyes. “I thought you weren’t even going to be home.”

“Me too. Gig got cancelled though.”

“Ah.”

ugh,, i love jungkook so much in this story!! clearly he cares so much about oc, but at the same time he keps insulting oc (which she kinda deserves lmao) i just- ugh i love this story so much asdf

“Ugh,” I say when he swipes the face shield up, “it smells like you here.”

“It’s going to protect your head more though so bear with it. Besides, it’s not like I smell bad.”

I raise an eyebrow.

“I don’t.”

I huff. “Why do we even need to switch helmets? I thought you were going to go slow.”

“I am. Just want you to not freak out more.” He knocks on the helmet hardly, causing me to wince in annoyance before he goes ahead, wears his, and hops on the motorbike.

dude, seriously i love every interaction the two share,, its all so cute and funny and asfadsf also i just love how oc and jungkook keep insulting each other and bickering over stupid shit !!

“Hold tight,” he says and I awkwardly squeeze his shoulders which makes him glance at me. “You can hold onto my waist, bunny.”

“I don’t want to.”

He chuckles. “Alright. Suit yourself.”

asdfasd at this point i sound like a broken record, but god their dynamic is to fucking die for!! everything about is jsut asfasd

Jeongguk didn’t go slow. Or maybe his definition of slow and mine are completely different. Anyways, I embarrassingly found myself holding onto his torso tightly eventually, my eyes closed tight as the wind whips past my arms and legs, my mind still however on Hojoon who blames me for not being better again and again.

why do i have this feeling that jungkook didnt go slow on purpose and wanted oc to hold onto him?? also,, ill say it again but fuck hojoon!! 

anyway, this story is fucking amazing with some of the best diagluse ive ever read,, like genuinely its so written,, im in total awe!! i love jungkook’s and oc’s characterisation and the pacing of the story!! its all so good and i cant wait to read the other chapters too because seriously, im so love with this story !! also,, fuck hojoon and his stupid fuckboi ass! he can go eat it!!

pairing: jeon jungkook x female reader

summary: you fall asleep during class next to the uni heart throb jeon jungkook, will you fall in love as well?

genre: fluff, college!au, established friendship! jk is a sweetie, oc has the fattest crush on jungkook but is trying to be very nonchalant about it, mutual pining, this is honestly just super fluffy.

warnings: none <3 (except for the fact that this is unedited so if u see any typos….pls ignore)

word count: a wee 1.8k!

authors’ note: hello!!!!! this is going to be the first piece of writing i put out on tumblr and i am equally both terrified and super excited. i really hope u like it!! this is one of the many drabbles i’ll be writing about college bf jungkook! college!au’s have a special place in my heart, i love love love them! so i tried to write one hahahaha. pls let me know what u think! alsooooo question: favorite class you’ve ever taken? mine was psychology!

additional note: this was inspired by this tiktok!

the events of last nights’ study session resulted in you only getting about three hours of sleep, it was a very dumb thing for you to do considering you had an eight am the next day. but you got up eventually, dragging yourself to the lecture, half asleep. you were surprised at the way you were able to get dressed and get on a bus, but nonetheless, you were here. you made your way to a seat in the back part of the room, knowing that you were probably going to fall asleep this lecture, you kept in mind that the professor doesn’t really pay much mind to the students in the back. as you were preparing your laptop for the lesson, a familiar man plops down in the seat next to you.

“went into a cooking games rabbit hole last night, i fell asleep making pizzas.” the explanation only making you giggle more. he takes this opportunity to look at you, a small smile appears on his lips as he admires your sleepy face.

okay but why can i imagine this so good? like it seems like such a jungkook thing to do,, to get super invested in something really random and then fall asleep in the middle of the night sdadf

pairing. basketball player!jungkook x reader

summary. jungkook is aware of the fact that you’re not his to love, yet he’s determined to show you what you’re missing out on.

total wc. 6k (so far)

genre(s). drabble series, college!au,

contains. mature themes, fluff, angst.

taglist. open !

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playlist: travel - bol4 | work it - nct u | dumb dumb - red velvet | pretty savage - blackpink | rookie - red velvet | comethru - jeremy zucker & bea miller | can’t take my eyes off you - shawn mendes | follow you - sugar & 希林那依高 (curley g) | mixtape: on track - skz | 喜欢你 - 希林那依高 (curley g)

summary: of course the job would never be easy but what kind of idiot dribbles a basketball in the room above yours and then gets pissed about a complaint?

genre: fluff, comedy, nba bubble au, e2l, reporter!reader x basketball player!yangyang

word count: 8.5k words

warnings: profanity, suggestive lines, covid-19 (no one gets it in this fic but like it’s important), not historically accurate? (i tried to follow the actual bubble timeline but i do not have it in me to ensure it’s correct :3), kissing, very rushed character development

note: i had to reupload this cause tumblr deleted it T^T also i have very minimal basketball knowledge. I am also bad at it. If you need to learn how to shoot a basketball, don’t use this fic I just looked on wikihow. also a big thank you to my irl best friend for helping me work out the plot (she’ll never see this but ily) and also @ceruleanskies​ for helping me with the free-throw scene and @ezralia-writes​ for beta reading! also for context, the nba season for the end of 2020 was moved to disney world where a bunch of nba players were just vibing playing basketball i guess

part of @leesmrk​‘s sports collaboration

From the moment you published your first article, you knew that reporting was your calling. After a year of being the head editor of your high school’s newspaper and getting accepted to all your top college choices, it was inevitable that you would land a position as a reporter at one of the most reputable magazines in your area after you graduated. However, you never would have anticipated the lack of recognition you received.

This is precisely why you’re extremely shocked when the head editor—your boss, Kim Doyoung—calls you at 10:30 pm on a Thursday night, telling you to pack enough clothes to last you several months in Florida.

“What do you mean I’m being sent to the NBA bubble?” You question slowly, trying to process whether or not you misheard him.

“It means we don’t have many young, single reporters that are willing to jet off to another state at a moment’s notice, so we’re sending you.” Doyoung deadpans in return, the clicking of his keyboard keys very much audible from his end of the line. “We’ll cover all the accommodations and other necessities so long as you agree.”

While this is an amazing opportunity for you, you can’t help but internally scream at how harshly said opportunity was delivered. However, as a struggling reporter and an idiot dying for an opportunity, you push away your pride and plaster a smile onto your face.

“Amazing. When’s my flight?”

It takes approximately 24 hours, one poorly socially distanced flight, three absurdly large luggages, and two q-tips shoved uncomfortably high into your nose for you to finally settle into your hotel room in the NBA bubble situated at Disney World, Florida. As taxing as it may have been physically, you were more than glad to discover that your bed was extremely comfortable with an abundance of pillows. After all, the resort you were staying in was also hosting some of the best players in the NBA.

No amount of research or interviews could’ve prepared you for the half-assed apology you just received.

what a great line! made me grin and laugh a bit! i knew then that i was just going to absolutely love this story and boy did i love this story!!

pairing. jungkook x reader

wc. 1.6k

a/n. kinda messy post break up drabble. wrote this in one go and did not (!!) proof read nor edit ahaaa my sincere apologies if this is the worst thing u ever read

masterlist

“what’s so funny?”

your voice comes out a little harsher than you had officialy intended to and for some odd reason, you had hoped to throw him off guard with it. however, the same beautiful yet forced grin keeps it’s place on his face. the smile doesn’t quite reach his eyes yet he makes no effort into erasing it, maintaining his gaze on the plates of seafood in front of him.

“i’m sorry, i don’t mean to laugh at you,” he speaks with his mouth still stuffed with the fried shrimps you ordered earlier, showing you he kept his old habits you always told him to get rid off. “but it’s kinda funny to me.”

“i don’t know what you’re talking about.” you lie as you reposition yourself in your seat. he doesn’t need to see it, but he knows your fingers are nervously fumbling with the edge of the table cloth.

“you do, though.” the man in front of you places his chopsticks neatly back in place whilst speaking, still not making any eye contact.

your voice comes out a little harsher than you had officialy intended to and for some odd reason, you had hoped to throw him off guard with it. however, the same beautiful yet forced grin keeps it’s place on his face. the smile doesn’t quite reach his eyes yet he makes no effort into erasing it, maintaining his gaze on the plates of seafood in front of him.

this paragraph? absolutely amazing! i love it not only because we learn about the setting, but because we also learn about yn and jungkook and their clearly complicated relationship!! it is just one really neat and well written paragraph and i just gotta appreciate that

Loving Lee Jeno is bitter — it's the terrible mixture of his broken promises and the alcohol in his system. He's the wild line between sunflowers and rose thorns, of poison and wine. He's something cruel and gentle and in your mind, he's soft with memories of how he was your Spring, no matter how fleeting.

Maybe you'd ask to see him under that daylight again, but that'll be too much even for you to wish for.

Loving Lee Jeno is sweet — it’s the lingering and disgusting taste of honey on your tongue, childhood candies on your lips. Loving him is maddening, making you sick with want, making you crazed with starvation. He’s something horrible and lovely, gives you all and then nothing, just to overwhelm you.

Loving Lee Jeno is bitter — it’s the terrible mixture of his broken promises and the alcohol in his system. He’s the wild line between sunflowers and rose thorns, of poison and wine. He’s something cruel and gentle and in your mind, he’s soft with memories of how he was your Spring, no matter how fleeting.