SEVENTEEN FANFICS

"Like Those Books"

As besties since diapers, Jihoon and Soonyoung are like two pieces in a pod. They are always with each other, they know each other so well. They complement each other.

They are with each other so much that everytime you mention the name Jihoon, you would automatically think of Soonyoung, and vice versa.

There is one more thing. Maybe about Jihoon being in love with the other?

The said person being afraid to break their friendship tried his best to make that feeling go away, but failed. Everytime he tries to stop himself makes him fall for the other more.

So, he hid it.

But, it was also not the best idea. Everytime Soonyoung does something, Jihoon could just feel the fluttering feeling in his stomach, along with the feeling of his burning cheeks. He would always look dumb in front of the other, looking flustered from time to time. And by trying to hide his flustered face, he would try his best to make a poker face, leading Soonyoung to think if he did something that could possibly upset the other.

And then..

"Ji! Wanna watch a movie at me? It is available at the cinemas right now!! Let's go!" Soonyoung marched inside Jihoon's house without even bothering to ring the doorbell or knocking on the door. Well, they treat each other's house as their own homes also so why bother?

"Nah, I'm busy." Jihoon replied while looking at his computer, making the other frown behind him.

"Hey." Soonyoung called.

"Hmm?"

"Jihoon." He called again.

"Hmm? What is it?" Jihoon replied while still being busy in front of his computer.

So Soonyoung stood up and launched himself unto the other. Basically, he clinged unto Jihoon while whining, "Jihoonieee!"

Well, the said 'Jihoonie' couldn't help but freeze on his seat.

That feeling's here again.

"F*ck." He murmured, quiet enough for Soonyoung to not hear.

"You're too busy? Then I'll just read a book in this position. You should read this too Jihoonie. It's really good." Soonyoung spoke as he made himself comfortable. He straddles on Jihoon's lap and clinged to him; his head is resting on Jihoon's shoulder while reading his book at the back of Jihoon's head.

Does bestfriends even do this?

"Soonyoung?" Jihoon called.

"Hmm?"

"You are... a fool."

A cutie, rather.

"Uhuh. I'm only like this to you." Soonyoung replied as he clinged unto the other closer.

Few minutes of silence, and suddenly Jihoon spoke.

"Soons?" He called.

"Yeah?"

"You love books right?"

"Uhuh?"

"..."

"Why Ji?"

Jihoon contemplated for a bit, "Ifiwereabookwouldyoulovemealsothewayyoulovethoseotherbooks?" He spoke as fast as he can.

"What?" Soonyoung chuckled at the other.

"Nothing." Jihoon shrugged off and focused on his work again.

After a few seconds, Soonyoung then let out a small chuckle and hugged the other while still on his lap, making Jihoon to look at him confusingly.

"Why are you laughing?" Jihoon asked at Soonyoung who was hiding his face on his shoulder.

"You thought I didn't understand that?" Soonyoung chuckled, making Jihoon freeze, for the second time.

Oh sh*t.

Jihoon can't say anything but just feel his cheeks slowly burning, his ears also turned red.

Stupid move, Lee Jihoon!

"I... Uhm.. Pretend you didn't hear that." Jihoon muttered and turned his head away from Soonyoung who was now looking at him adoringly.

Soonyoung then cupped Jihoon's cheeks with both of his hands.

It would be a lie if I say Jihoon's insides didn't went wild, flipping around.

"Hey, look at me," Soonyoung said softly while fondly looking at the other's flustered face, "Jihoonie, look at me please."

Jihoon finally looked at the other's eyes that was staring at him like he's the most important thing in the world.

"You have a crush on me?" Soonyoung asked while giggling.

"F*ck you," Jihoon replied that only made the other laugh.

I love you, you idiot.

"If you were a book, would I love you also the way I love my books?" Soonyoung asked the question that Jihoon asked earlier, which just made Jihoon even more flustered.

"What do you think is the answer Jihoonie?" He asked gently, like he's afraid he would break something fragile in the other.

"I.. I'm not sure.." Jihoon replied, making Soonyoung smile fondly at him.

"Oh Jihoon. What if I will say 'I love you more than those books I am reading'?" He said, still cupping the other's cheeks.

"I don't believe you."

"But what if it's true?" Jihoon looked at him, stunned by the sudden confession.

"Will you accept my love?" Soonyoung added, making Jihoon shy his gaze away and burry his face at the other's neck.

It took a minute before Jihoon replied, "Of course I will, you idiot." He whispered, enough for Soonyoung to hear and started to pet the other's head. Jihoon then started to relax on the other's touch and wrapped his arms around his waist, pulling them closer together.

"I actually already love you, Kwon Soonyoung. Since a long time ago." Jihoon mumbled, his face still burried at the crook of Soonyoung's neck.

"I know. And I also love you too, Lee Jihoon. For years already." Soonyoung replied as he continued to pet the other's head.

They stayed like that the whole afternoon, being contented with each other's presence; feeling loved.