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Jungkook was royally screwed.He’s staring down at his math midterm exam, eyes trained on the big fat ‘F’ in blood red ink taunting him like a big ‘Fuck you Jeon Jungkook’. Jungkook glares at the letter trying to summon any superpower that might suddenly appear to destroy the paper in front of him.
Ironman, please give me strength!
After a few moments of praying and pinching himself hoping it was all a nightmare, he notices a message by the letter grade. It’s from his professor and it simply says, ‘See me after class’. Jungkook drops his head to his desk and sighs deeply. “Fuck me,” he grumbles.Once class was over, Jungkook takes heavy steps towards the front of the class where the professor is talking to a few students. He stands there waiting like a prisoner awaiting his death sentence. Hands clasped in front of him and head down as nerves get the best of him. He hates being singled out especially if it’s for something negative. The few students finally exit the classroom leaving just him and the professor. The sixty-year-old man with salt and pepper colored hair and thick glasses finally turns to face Jungkook.“Jungkook-ssi, I’m glad you stayed to see me,” His professor says focusing his attention on Jungkook.
Well, you kind of gave me no choice.
“Yes, Professor Lee what did you want to see me for?” Jungkook inquired even though he knew the answer but had to humor his professor anyway.“I’m sure you have seen your midterm score,” Professor Lee says offering him a sympathetic glance.Jungkook looks down and nods.“I know you’re probably upset about the score, but I don’t want you to beat yourself up about it you still have the rest of the semester to bring your grade back up.”“Really?” Jungkook looks up meeting his professor’s kind gaze.“Of course!” Professor Lee reassured him. “Actually, I wanted to give you this.”He hands a business card to Jungkook that he eyes curiously.“It’s a tutoring company that works with the school. A lot of my students from previous semesters say that they have the best tutors. Even better than the ones that the school provides, but you didn’t hear that from me,” The professor chuckles to himself.Jungkook just stares at the card.“You should call them I think it would really help you pass this course,” Professor Lee says patting Jungkook on the shoulder before he bids him a ‘good day’ and leaves the classroom.Jungkook runs his hand over his face and exhales, “Fuck.” ~~~ Jungkook returns to the two-bedroom apartment he shares with his two best friends. He throws himself on the couch in the living room letting out a loud groan as he frails his arms and legs about like a toddler throwing a tantrum.“Ugh! What does stupid math have to do with graphic design anyway! Stupid college and their stupid general requirements!” Jungkook whines as his voice is muffled by the couch cushion.After an hour of self-loathing, Jungkook finally pulls himself together and pulls out the card from his black hoodie’s pocket. He stares at the card again. Jungkook wasn’t the best student but when he put his mind to something he usually came out on top and it frustrated him that math was not easily conquered on his own. He groans and runs his fingers through dark brown hair. He had no choice. Jungkook had to pass this course so his GPA wouldn’t drop and lose his scholarship. Pulling out his phone from the same pocket, he dials the number on the card. ~~~ Jungkook’s standing in front of the entrance of the main library on campus. He is scheduled to meet his new math tutor today. The person from the company informed him that he could start off meeting with the tutor twice a week then more if he felt like he needed more help. Twice was more than enough for Jungkook because another realization hit him as he tries to will his feet to move. He hates meeting new people.It’s not because Jungkook hates people. It’s just that he’s shy and extremely socially awkward. He doesn’t do well with small talk usually tripping over his words. He also had a bad habit of letting his thoughts run wild trying to figure out the right words to say. Only for it to die at the back of his throat, too scared to say the wrong thing. Which has caused the loss of many potential friendships. He was just lucky that he had his two best friends which is all he needed anyway.He takes a few deep breaths trying to ease his anxiety and he finally enters the library. Jungkook was told the name of the tutor and the meeting location. With hesitant steps, he walks towards the information desk and he sees someone with cherry blossom colored hair wearing a black and white long sleeve shirt and ripped jeans. His back is facing Jungkook and he notices the person is smaller than him. The closer he gets to the individual he’s certain it must be his tutor by the way he looks at everyone that approaches the desk.Jungkook stops a few feet behind the pink-haired boy and clears his throat. “Um, are you Park Jimin?”The boy seems to be startled by the sudden mention of his name but then turns around with a huge smile on his face as his eyes turn into half-moons.Jungkook’s whole world falls apart at that moment.“Yes, I’m Park Jimin and your name is?” Jimin answers still keeping his bright put-the-sunshine-to-shame smile.
I LOVE YOU!
The words flashing across Jungkook’s brain like an error message. He was definitely screwed.Jimin tilts his head to the side giving Jungkook a bemused look. Jungkook unconsciously mirrors Jimin staring at him blankly. They stared at each other for what felt like forever until Jimin raises an eyebrow. Jungkook finally realizes that he has not responded to the other’s question and just has been gawking at the boy.
Say something you fool!
“Uh yeah I’m Jeon Jungkook and you’re my tutor, right?” Jungkook asks hesitantly meeting the other’s chocolate colored eyes. His breath gets caught in his throat as he really takes in the other’s face. He was gorgeous. The sakura-colored hair complimenting his pale smooth skin and plump full lips.Jungkook was in love.“Jungkook-ssi! Yes, I am your tutor! Sorry, I just had to make sure I had the right person,” Jimin claps his hands together in excitement. “I reserved a study room for us, let’s go.” ~~~ Jungkook followed behind as Jimin lead him to the study room near the back of the library. He tried his hardest not to let his eyes roam over the man in front of him but it was like placing food in front of a starving man. Jungkook was weak but he wasn’t a total animal. He gave his tutor a quick once over but then caught a glimpse of his thighs and round ass. Jungkook groans closing his eyes instantly and pinching the bridge of his nose.
Fuck, I guess I’m failing my math class.
“Did you say something?” Jimin turns around once they reach the room.“N–No! I mean, I just remembered I had an assignment due tomorrow that’s all,” Jungkook rubs the back of his neck laughing nervously.Jimin doesn’t say anything just smiles and sits down at the table in the room. He gestures with his hands for Jungkook to seat in the chair next to him. They sit in awkward silence for a few seconds before Jimin speaks.“So, Jungkook-ssi do you have any questions before we begin?” Jimin asks facing the brown-haired boy.
Yes. Your age, your number, and are you dating anyone? If so, dump them and if not, how do I apply for the position?
“Um… I don’t think so,” Jungkook replies.“Okay then, I was informed about your midterm exam…” Jungkook cringes at the mention of the exam. “…We can start with that. Did you bring it with you?”Jungkook nods then reached into his backpack pulling of the exam paper. His face immediately flushes with embarrassment as he sees the state of said paper. Through his frustration, he had crumpled the paper like an accordion. Placing it on the table, he hurries to smooth out the paper that was placed in between them. He doesn’t miss the way Jimin covers his mouth trying to hide his amusement. “Don’t be embarrassed, my papers tend to get crumpled in my backpack too,” Jimin giggles softly placing a gentle hand briefly on Jungkook’s forearm halting his frantic movements. Jungkook glances at the smaller hand before Jimin removes it a second later and Jungkook’s cheeks start to warm again for a whole different reason.“Anyways, shall we get started?” Jimin smiles then pulls out a pen from his back pocket.Jungkook just nods.Thirty minutes into the tutoring session, Jungkook realizes Jimin is an amazing tutor. He goes over each question with careful detail always cognizant of Jungkook’s learning pace. But mostly it’s Jimin’s excitement whenever Jungkook figured out a problem on his own. The pink-haired boy would cheer, clapping and smiling so wide making his eyes disappear. By the end of their first session, Jungkook was more comfortable with math and Jimin’s presence. Even though being near his tutor still caused his body temperature to rise.“Jungkook-ssi, how old are you, if you don’t mind me asking?” Jimin says as Jungkook is packing away his papers into his backpack.Jungkook puts one strap of the backpack on his shoulder then turns to Jimin, “Nineteen.”“I’m twenty-one! You can call me hyung if you like.”
I rather call you my boyfriend.
“Okay,” Jungkook responds.“And here’s my cell number just in case you have any questions before or after our sessions.”Jimin hands him a business card like the one he received from his professor except it had the older’s name and phone number on it.
Thank you Marvel gods!
“Okay, see you at our next session!” Jimin waves leaving the younger man stunned.Jungkook puts a hand up, “Bye, Jimin hyung.” ~~~ By their second session, Jimin started to open up to Jungkook; talking about his life during their study breaks. The younger learned that Jimin is an education major, in the school’s dance club, loves to read and is also from Busan like Jungkook. However, Jungkook discovered other things about his tutor. Like the way, Jimin would laugh so freely usually doubling over at Jungkook’s goofy antics. Which only motivated the younger to do it more to hear his laugh again and again. The way Jimin’s cheeks would flush whenever Jungkook praised him. Or how he would pout so adorably when the younger teased him about his height.Jungkook also noticed how Jimin would nimble on his bottom lip when he was concentrating. Which caused Jungkook to summon all his strength to battle the enemy in his pants. Plus, it didn’t help Jungkook’s resolve that Jimin was so damn touchy. With each session, Jimin revealed different sides of himself which only gave more reasons for Jungkook to fall deeper in love with the boy with the cherry blossom hair. ~~~ The fourth week of their tutoring, Jimin reveals a critical piece of information that triggers Jungkook’s mind to short circuit.Jungkook arrives at their usual study room and takes a seat in middle between two chairs waiting for his other half to arrive. Jimin rushes in ten minutes later, breathing heavily.“Sorry, Jungkookie!” Jungkook smiles to himself hearing his nickname. “I ran into an inconvenience on the way here. Where do you want me to sit?” Jimin asks looking at the empty chairs.
You can sit on my f – Jesus Jeon! Get it together!
Jungkook coughs clearing his licentious thoughts and points to the seat to his left. Jimin smiles and settles down in the seat just a little too close for Jungkook’s mental stability. Jungkook then pulls out his assignment about the properties of exponents.Jimin is in the middle of explaining an equation and Jungkook is trying his hardest to listen to his words and not watch how his lips form them.“Okay you add these two exponents together and you get 6.”
I would commit 6 different felonies if you ask me to.
“Since these bases are the same then you subtract these exponents and get 2.”
Just like you plus me equals us.
“Do you have any questions?”
Yes, marry me?
“Jungkookie?”
Husband?
Jimin touches his forearm causing Jungkook to flinch a little interrupting his musings. He had let his mind wander again and forgot to speak.“Uh, sorry hyung. I promise I was listening. It’s just a new subject so it’s a lot to take it in,” Jungkook says rubbing the back of his neck.“I understand. Why don’t we take our snack break now, okay?” Jimin smiles.They both head to the small café that’s attached to the library. Just like routine, Jimin orders a caramel macchiato with a sandwich, and Jungkook orders a coffee and a sandwich too. They both argue over who is paying which always ends up with them taking turns paying for each other. They start a light conversation which soon turns into a heated debate over who’s the better Marvel character. Jungkook says Ironman, of course, but Jimin has the audacity to say the Hulk is better. Which Jungkook thinks is fine for now, but their future children will be raised in an Ironman household.After their spirited debate that ended in fits of laughter. Jungkook musters up the courage to ask what’s been on his mind since Jimin arrived late.“Um, so why were you running late today?” Jungkook asks nonchalantly.He notices Jimin tense up and for a moment he decides to take back the question. However, his tutor eventually answers.“Oh that, I ran into my ex…”
Shit! I shouldn’t have asked.
“…He was trying to talk to me, but I wasn’t in the mood to listen.”
Wait… He?
Jungkook swears he saw angels descend from the sky after hearing this. Too bad he was in the middle of drinking his coffee when he heard causing the liquid to go down the wrong pipe making Jungkook choke. Maybe those were death angels and the temptation of Jimin had finally killed him.“Shit! Jungkookie, are you okay?!” Jimin jumps up rushing to the younger patting him on the back.After seeing the light, Jungkook coughs start to settle and without thinking he says, “Y–You said he.”
Smooth Jeon.
Jimin stares at him with an unreadable expression then sits back in his chair.
Shit! Shit! I take it back! Death angels take me now!
“Yeah… is that a problem for you?” Jimin asks leaning back with his arms crossed defensively.“N–No! My best friends are gay and are dating each other!”Jimin raises an eyebrow.
Fuck! Why am I playing the ‘gay’ card?
“Shit no I mean – I’m gay too – Fuck, I mean believe me it’s far from a problem.” Jungkook stares at Jimin hoping he didn’t ruin everything.Jimin observes him for a few more seconds before he bursts into giggles holding his stomach as he doubles over.“W–Why are you so cute!” Jimin tries to say between his giggles.“So, you’re not mad at me?” The younger asks cautiously.“No, not at all,” Jimin says after he calms down. “But it’s good to know we have another thing in common.” Jimin smiles widely.
Huh?
“Okay, I think we took a long break today let’s get back to studying,” Jimin gets up from his seat.Jungkook just nods dumbly and follows Jimin back to the room like a puppy. ~~~ “Babe, I think our little Jungkookie is dead,” Taehyung, Jungkook’s best friend and roommate, announces to his black-haired shorter boyfriend.“Nah, I think it’s just a post-masturbation coma,” Yoongi, Jungkook’s other best friend and roommate, replies to his younger brown-haired boyfriend.Jungkook’s sprawled out on the living room floor staring at the ceiling. He finally turns his head to glare at his hyungs sitting on the couch.“Yoongi hyung…” Jungkook points a finger at him. “Gross… and how did you know?”The eldest hyung snorts, “I’ve seen that look far too many times for my liking.”“So, what’s got you making appointments with Dr. Handy Jay?” Taehyung inquires giving the younger a devilish boxy grin.“I’m in love,” Jungkook breathed out.“What the fuck!” His roommates shout in unison.“Jinx, you owe me a blowjob,” Taehyung smirks at his boyfriend.Yoongi gives the other a deadly glare.Taehyung ignoring his impending death continues. “Really Kook? I mean the only love you have ever shown for anything was your game system. Which I thought eventually you were going to petition for the government to allow humans to marry electronic devices. You were going to be a pioneer!”Jungkook rolls his eyes, “Taehyungie hyung can we cut the crazy and focus.”Taehyung gasps giving him a scandalized look, “I am not crazy! Yoongi Bear tell him what you told me,” He whines pulling on Yoongi’s arm.Yoongi releases an irritated groan but answers anyway.“You have an otherworldly mindset,” The eldest hyung grumbles.“See!” Taehyung exclaims sticking his tongue out at Jungkook.The younger snorts, “Damn, hyung you must really love him.”Yoongi gives Jungkook his signature “I will kill you when you close your eyes” scowl.The younger remembered at that moment that only Taehyung could get away with pushing Yoongi’s buttons and Jungkook was not trying to die today; especially not before he asks Jimin out on a date.Yoongi seems to notice Jungkook’s hesitance, he smiles then asks, “So, who’s this person that’s got you falling in love with the living?”Jungkook grins stupidly, “Park Jimin.”“Park Jimin? Why does that name sound familiar?” Taehyung rubs his chin in deep thought. “Oh, shit I remember him! I took a dance class with him one semester and the way he moved his body was like wow! I told Yoongi Bear that Jimin and I could be brother husbands for him but hyung told me not to talk to him for the rest of the day until I thought about everything that was wrong about that proposition. Yoongi Bear was right I would never share him! He’s all mine!” Taehyung hugs Yoongi while the other tries to hide a smile.“Thank you for not stealing my future boyfriend,” Jungkook replies.“So, where did you meet him?” Yoongi asks while he tries to dodge Taehyung’s assault of kisses.“He’s my math tutor. I used to loathe math but now I think its fate. I mean as soon as I met him it took everything in me not to say I was in love with him. And the more I get to know him the harder it gets. Like his smile can make a pessimist smile, his laugh is my favorite sound in the world, and he has this beauty that is not human it’s celestial,” Jungkook rambles.“Hyung, I think he’s got it bad he’s using words like celestial,” Taehyung comments.“And his ass…” Jungkook releases a long breath then turns to his eldest hyung. “…Yoongi hyung can ass make you want to be a better person?”Yoongi snorts, “Sounds more like you’re trying to get in that ass.”“That too but I want to wine and dine it, make it mine, then bend it over and – ““Okay, I get it” Yoongi interjects. “So, are you going to ask him out?”Jungkook groans, “How can a mere mortal like me ask him out?”Yoongi rolls his eyes, “Simple, by just asking him out… take him to a movie or something.”“Wow, hyung you are a true love guru maybe you should put that in a book,” Jungkook says sarcastically.Yoongi sighs trying his hardest not to make today Jungkook’s last day. “It is that simple. I get it Kook, it’s hard for you to get out of your head and speak what’s on your mind. You know I understand more than anyone, but you got to grow a pair and take a chance. Because if you don’t, you’re going to be stuck on the sidelines watching opportunities pass you by.”“How do you think hyung got a fine specimen like me,” Taehyung gloats waving his hands up and down his body.Jungkook rolls his eyes and Yoongi chuckles giving his boyfriend a peck on the cheek.“You know when you put your mind to anything you always come out on top anyway, so ask the damn boy out,” Yoongi assures the younger.Jungkook nods.“And Kookie, for the love of all that is good, do not confess your love to that boy on the first date, because that’s how you get restraining orders,” Taehyung deadpans.“That too,” Yoongi agreeing with his other half.Jungkook sighs deeply covering his eyes with his arm. “I hate you both.” ~~~ Two more weeks pass and Jungkook is no closer to asking the man of his, mostly inappropriate, dreams out on a date. The only thing keeping him from giving up completely is that Jimin has been asking to hang out with him after their sessions. Usually, going back to the café in the library or to the student union nearby. At this point, Jungkook can honestly say that Jimin has become a close friend to him. Yet, that’s not what he wants. He refuses to be placed in the endless pit of the friend zone. So, when Jimin asked him to join him for some food at the student union, Jungkook told himself that this is the day he finally leaves the sidelines.Once inside the student union, they find a somewhat secluded table away from the bustle of students rushing to grab any nourishment between classes. Jungkook sits at the table while Jimin sits across from him.“Jungkookie, what do you feel like eating?” Jimin asks as he scans the different food vendors.“I’m not really hungry at the moment, hyung. Can we start with some drinks?” Jungkook replies while his stomach does acrobatics. He’s trying to mentally prepare himself to ask the one question that has been plaguing him since he met the sakura-haired boy.“Sure,” Jimin stands up. “I’ll get us some sodas, I’ll be right – ““Baby, I missed you.”
Baby?
Jungkook looks up towards the unfamiliar voice. He’s taken aback when sees a man about his height and little more muscular than him wrap his arms around Jimin’s waist.
Who the hell is this douche cadet?!
Jimin rolls his eyes grabbing the other man’s arms removing them from his waist then turns around to face the other.“Yejoon, I’m not your baby anymore.”
Damn right, he’s mine.
“Come on Jiminie, it’s been two months already. Are you still mad about that?” Yejoon asks incredulously.Jimin scoffs crossing his arms, “Well what do you expect when I caught you at a party half-naked with your tongue down some random’s throat.”
I’ll cut his dick off just say the word hyung.
“I told you that was a mistake,” Yejoon responds looking less than remorseful.“You said that before,” Jimin sighs carding his fingers through his hair. “But that was your last mistake.”“But you forgave me before,” Yejoon pleads as he touches Jimin’s arm. “You know I only love you.”
Dude just leave him the fuck alone.
“Who the hell are you talking to?” Yejoon glares at Jungkook.It soon dawns on Jungkook that he said those words out loud. He takes a deep breath and stands up facing Yejoon. “I’m talking to you. You’re making Jiminie hyung uncomfortable, so could you leave us alone.”“Who the fuck is this guy, Jimin?!” Yejoon demanded taking a step toward Jungkook.
His next boyfriend and your karma.
Jimin steps in between both men scowling at Yejoon. “He’s my friend and he’s right you need to leave before you cause a scene.”Jungkook smirks when he sees Yejoon’s betrayed expression then the other catches Jungkook’s face. The younger can tell he is livid. He tries to take another step toward Jungkook, but Jimin is unmoving.“Leave,” Jimin hissed.Yejoon gapes at Jimin for a few seconds then glares at Jungkook. “Fine! Have fun with your new boy toy!” he barks as he storms off.“Who you callin’ a boy toy?!” Jungkook raises his voice.“He’s gone already, Jungkook,” Jimin deadpans.“I know, it was a rhetorical question,” Jungkook responds.Jimin turns to face Jungkook with a sympathetic expression. “Sorry, you had to see that.”“Don’t apologize for that ass clown. He’s the one that cheated on an amazing person like you. I mean look at you! You’re funny, caring, and ridiculously beautiful!” Jungkook blurted out.Jimin eyes widen like saucers, “You… think I’m beautiful?”
Uh… Shit.
“Uh… Isn’t that like a known fact?”“And where do you find these facts?” Jimin asks sounding amused.“Wikipedia,” Jungkook shrugs.Jimin bursts out laughing, “You’re so cute!”Jungkook smiles looking at the other fondly. He’s happy that Jimin seems to be feeling better.“Come on, I’m feeling for some ice cream,” Jimin beams.Jungkook nods and follows the pink-haired boy. ~~~ After buying their ice cream, they walk to the park near campus. They find a bench and sit together finishing their last few bites as they peer out at the small pond in front of them. Both sit in comfortable silence just enjoying the scenery and each other’s presence.“Sorry again about before,” Jimin says breaking the silence.Jungkook just nods sensing the other had more to say.“I can’t believe I dated him for almost a year,” Jimin laughs humorlessly. “You probably think I’m an idiot for putting up with that for so long.”
No, but I would never let my love hurt you.
“I would never think that hyung,” Jungkook mutters.Jimin releases a shaky breath, “I’m just tired of dating these guys that just use me and break my heart.”
Then date me.
“What?” Jimin gives Jungkook a bewildered look.Jungkook inhales sharply clasping his mouth at realizing he had just let those words slip out. His widen eyes meet Jimin’s and the older boy looks just as shocked as he is.
It’s now or never.
Jungkook removes his hand from his mouth then takes a deep breath, “Then date me, hyung,” he repeats.Jimin just stares at him like a deer caught in headlights.The younger takes Jimin’s hands into his and looks the pink-haired boy in the eyes. “I know I’m not the best at math…” Jimin snorts. “… and I don’t always know what to say but if you give me a chance, I’ll prove to you that you made the right choice. So, Jimin-ah will you make me a happy man and go on a date with me?” Jungkook gently squeezes the other’s hands.“Why does that sound like a proposal?” Jimin smiles.
It could be.
“I just really really want to date you,” Jungkook returns the smile.The pink-haired boy leans toward the younger placing a kiss on his cheek. “Okay, Kookie.”Jungkook smiles widely upon hearing the response as his cheeks heat up from the kiss.“Let’s go now, there’s this movie I really want to see with you,” Jimin grins grabbing Jungkook’s hand pulling the younger to his feet with him.“Wait – what?!” Jungkook sputters stopping Jimin from pulling him along. “I wanted to plan the perfect first date for us.”“Don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to plan for our dates,” Jimin smiles widely making his eyes turn into crescents.
Damn, I already can’t say no to you.
“Okay,” Jungkook grins dumbly letting Jimin pull him towards their first date. ~~~ Jungkook may be extremely biased but he’s sure that they had the best first date in the history of first dates. Even though, he didn’t pay attention to anything that was going on in the movie. All his attention focused on their intertwined fingers that never parted even after leaving the theatre and walking to Jimin’s dorm. Then, they shared a not-so-innocent goodbye kiss that left them both panting with swollen lips and disheveled hair. Jungkook thought it was the perfect beginning.Since then, they spent almost every day together. No longer needing the excuse of tutoring sessions to see each other. Jungkook tried his hardest to take it slow and not blurt out his true feelings for the older boy at the end of every date. By their twentieth date though, Jimin was the one to confess his deep feelings for the younger first. Jungkook lets out a long breath that he felt like he’s been holding for months. He finally tells Jimin that he’s been in love with him since the day he met him. Jimin smiles brightly leaping into Jungkook’s arms crashing their lips together.After making out to the point of losing oxygen, Jimin pulls away breathing heavily, “So, what took you so long to say that you love me?”Jungkook noses Jimin’s hair taking in the familiar scent he loved.“I didn’t want to scare you plus Taehyungie hyung told me that you would serve me with a restraining order if I did and I wasn’t trying to have that on my record.”Jimin snorts burying his face in Jungkook’s neck, “You lovable idiot.”Jungkook chuckles and kisses Jimin’s head, “And I’m all yours.”