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6. just a crush

" Jae hyung..."

Jimin replies softly, a smile automatically comes on his lips as he says his name.

Kim Minjae and Jimin have met several times throughout the years, because their fathers work together, they would meet whenever their fathers planned parties or other types of gatherings.

After his mother's death, Jimin became anxious around new people, and he generally stayed in his room to avoid meeting those unknown grownups.

It was Minjae who approached Jimin first. He knocked on the door and waited for Jimin to open up. Jimin was hesitant in doing so but after a few minutes he opened it to see a boy taller than him, looking at him with a sweet smile.

He very gently asked Jimin if he could play with him while his father was busy downstairs. Jimin reluctantly let him inside but just after a few minutes he grew comfortable around the older boy.

They'd meet once in a few months or sometimes even years, they didn't maintain an eager friendship with each other but would still enjoy each other's company whenever they'd meet.

But their meetings became more frequent when Jimin started college; Minjae was a year older than him, so they weren't in the same class, but they generally met in the corridors or cafeteria and had a casual conversation every time.

Jimin was originally hesitant to talk to Minjae in college because he did not want Minjae to become a part of the rumors by being seen with him. But after seeing how nicely Minjae treated him, how he'd ask about his well-being everytime they met, how he'd constantly remind Jimin to dress warmly to avoid catching a cold, and how he'd bring him snacks that he enjoyed, Jimin began to develop a soft spot for him.

And that soft place gradually changed into something else. Jimin became conscious of his emotions when his gaze would go to Minjae's lips whenever he spoke, and the sparks that flew through his body whenever Minjae touched him. That's when he realized his heart had begun to see Minjae as something more.

So, to keep these feelings from intensifying, Jimin began to distance himself from Minjae. He'd try to not roam in the hallways or cafeteria that often to avoid meeting him, or if he even saw Minjae coming in his direction he'd just turn around.

He thought this stupid method of his would work, but here he was today. Just one look at the handsome, tall, charming guy and Jimin is a goner. His heart beats loud enough for people surrounding him to hear and his ears have turned bright red.

" It's been a while."
Minjae extended his hand forward towards him and Jimin nervously wrapped his own fingers around it, his mind registering the fact how Minjae's big hands were snuggly with his small ones.

" Yeah, it has been."
Jimin's smile is blinding, it's brighter than the sun and Yoongi has never seen Jimin smile like that. And it gave Yoongi an inkling of the situation.

Minjae looked around to see if anyone was near enough to eavesdrop on their conversation, once clear of the situation, he leaned down and murmured softly into Jimin's ear.
" I heard you were kidnapped, how are you feeling now?"

Jimin knew the older would be aware of it because his father was present in his home when he returned.
" I'm fine."

" Your face..."
Minjae steps forward and touches Jimin's cheek where it was adorned with a band aid. His touch burned against Jimin's cold skin causing him to take a step back as a reflex.

" Sorry, I couldn't help it."
Minjae retrieved his hand back and seeing Jimin's reaction he thought Jimin didn't like him touching like that.

Jimin turned around to compose himself, his cheeks were burning now.
" It's okay."