We were never friends (Patreon)

Jimin has changed so much since Jeongguk last saw him, it’s actually insane.

The last time Jimin came over was with his parents like.. 9 years ago? And he had been cute then, Jeongguk had had a small crush on him back then.

But now, Jimin comes to visit on his own, to see the island again, to see Jeongguk’s brother whom he used to always play with. He just watches from the sideline, how his brother and Jimin engage in easy conversation.

Thing is, they were quite young back in the days, and he doesn’t really remember talking to Jimin much. Only remembers Jimin pecking his lips once, secretly, when his brother was out of sight. But Jimin has probably forgotten all about that.

He’s got his hair dyed blonde, and pretty earrings in his ear. He’s not wearing SnapBacks and hoodies anymore like back then, he’s now wearing fitted clothes. They show off his lithe frame and his long legs, and Jeongguk is kind of in love.

He hates how easy his old feelings resurface, that silly little crush he had on Jimin coming back full force, still present after 9 years.

Later, when his brother is upstairs showering, he tries to catch Jimin alone.

Jimin is lying on the couch in just his swimming trunks, tattoo on his ribcage visible. Jeongguk swallows as he slowly walks up to him, feeling his cheeks burn a little.

“Hey..”

He says, getting Jimin to look at him.

“Jeonggukie, came to watch tv?”

Jimin asks, handing him the remote, but Jeongguk shakes his head, sits down next to him, getting nervous.

“I.. just.. I wondered if we could you know, go to the beach together sometime.. as friends.”

He adds, just in case it sounds suspicious.

Jimin looks at him for a few passing seconds, an amused glint in his eyes as he tilts his head at him.

“As friends?”

Jeongguk nods, gnawing on the inside of his cheek, hands clammy with sweat.

“Like, years ago, we also hung out together right?”

“We did.” Jimin nods. “But we were never friends.”

Oh.

Jeongguk feels his heart sink a little, ready to take that as a rejection and leave. but then Jimin tilts his head up by his chin, leaning in to press a kiss on his lips, just like years ago.

Jeongguk blinks, heart skipping a beat as Jimin smirks at him.

“I’ll go as your date, though?”