FETISH. (hiatus)

✧eleven

CHAPTER ELEVEN

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jimin watched with a cute smile as jungkook took out a ballpoint pen and crossed off the first two things on his list.

g̶e̶t̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶k̶n̶o̶w̶ ̶j̶i̶m̶i̶n̶ ̶b̶e̶t̶t̶e̶r̶
w̶a̶l̶k̶ ̶o̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶r̶i̶v̶e̶r̶s̶i̶d̶e̶

"come on," jungkook smiled back at the boy watching him. "i'll walk you inside."

the man got out of the car, tucking both the list and his keys inside of his back pockets on his jeans. he was about to go to jimin's side to open the door, but the silver haired male already beat him to it. sending the boy a playful glare, jungkook closed the passenger side door and reopened it, holding out a hand to help him.

"what was that for?" jimin laughed, his eyes lighting up from the moon and bright stars filling up the dark sky.

"the sake of my chivalry."

although they had been out with each other for hours, both boys weren't quite ready to part with one another yet. after walking around the river and sitting on the grass for awhile they had kept going around the area just chatting away. they shared an ice cream and skipped rocks together until finally the sun set. it was easily one of the most fun times jimin had in a long time despite how introverted and avoidant of nature he usually was.

jungkook held out his hand subtly, nothing jimin would notice if he wasn't paying attention. he didn't want to make it seem as though he was coming on too strong or force jimin into doing anything he didn't want to thinking it would be awkward if he didn't, so he did it in a way that the smaller could potentially pretend like he just didn't see if he wanted to. much to jungkook's luck however, a small hand didn't hesitate to intertwine with his own.

the man's gentlemanly habits kicked in, causing him to naturally bring their hands up and place his lips gently onto the back of jimin's hand. "you're quite a striking boy, you know? it seems as though your beauty exists even beyond your being."

"what are you talking about?" the younger questioned, tilting his head curiously as to what the older meant.

"your beauty isn't just on the outside nor the inside. it's not even limited to yourself, actually. even the affect you put on the world and to others is quite beautiful as well. it's miraculous."

these were the times jimin could have sworn he had died the purest saint and this was heaven's gift to him for being so good. jungkook complimented him in ways no one has and no one besides the man would ever be able to. he heard it all as a model, and yet, jungkook made him feel as though these special words were created just and only for him. the usual "pretty!" he received from people were replaced with words such as ravishing, striking, and his beauty was described as miraculous as if they themselves were strictly prohibited to being used on anyone other than him alone.

"why do you compliment me so much?" jimin shyly looked towards his apartment building as they got into the entrance.

"because beauty deserves to be complimented. gems only shine so brightly because they're polished with love."

jimin grasped his bottom lip between his teeth. "you're beautiful too, even more than i am really."

jungkook released his hold on the boy's hand once they reached the elevator. they climbed on in silence before the doors closed and the man pushed jimin against the wall. the boy's eyes widened as one of jungkook's hands held back his waist and the other forced his chin up to make him look into his eyes.

"don't say that." his deep voice threatened. "don't ever compare yourself to me or anyone else. you outshine everyone, do you understand me?"

jimin swallowed hard, eyes shifting down to the man's lips. "i understand."

never before in the time he had spent in the man's presence had jimin ever seen him angry, but he couldn't help but admit that this side of jungkook was rather entrancing. the man himself was as mature and dignified as a person could get, but that sudden loss of control almost gave the boy a heart attack in the best way possible. he was almost afraid, but anticipation was growing in the pit of his stomach the entire time. it was the same feeling of a rollercoaster, all the excitement and fear bubbling inside of you just before the drop.

"you need to stop looking at me like that," the man whispered, eyes locked onto the smaller's hazel ones. he still held the same position, but his facial expression wasn't as angry anymore. "i won't be able to hold myself back if you don't."

jimin let out an almost silent sigh as he felt the man's breath against his lips. he couldn't help but wonder how it'd feel if they got just slightly closer. "maybe you shouldn't hold yourself back."

without another word the man leaned in. both boys closed their eyes as they felt the contact of the other's mouth meet their own somewhere in the middle. jimin brought his hands up to the man's neck to pull him closer, the kiss getting deeper. although the kiss was long and passionate, it wasn't too rushed or heated. rather than being lustful, it was a lot more romantic instead.

they pulled away as the elevator reached jimin's floor, both just staring at each other for a moment before finding their composure. the silver haired boy's cheeks heated up with a fiery blush. he was redder than ever, his cheeks bright as if they were just smacked as hard as possible.

jungkook laughed, following the shy boy towards his apartment door. "y-you can come in for a moment if you'd like." the stutter made him smile, nodding his head as jimin opened the door.

laughter rang out throughout the apartment, taehyung, seokjin and surprisingly hoseok all sprawled out on the couch watching a comedy.

"jimin, you were out forever." seokjin grinned once he saw the brunette behind him. "is jungkook staying tonight?"

"no!" the nineteen year old shouted, the events from just seconds ago replaying in his mind. "i-i- um, unless you want to?"

jungkook decided he did enough to the flustered boy's heart for today and shook his head. "it's okay, jimin, i should go anyways. i have a photoshoot tomorrow morning."

"i want to watch." he pouted.

jungkook offered him a smile, not minding the idea. "that's fine with me, it's just an underwear shoot. do you want me to pick you up before i go?"

"yeah."

the three boys sneakily watched as jimin cautiously tugged on the bottom of jungkook's shirt. the taller male leaned down a bit at the action, wondering what jimin wanted. the smaller placed his hand on the man's cheek and gently covered his lips with his own in a quick peck.

before he could even respond, jimin pushed him out of the apartment and closed the door. "d-drive home safely, jungkook!"

a low chuckle was heard on the other side as the man held a genuine smile from the events that just took place. "goodnight, jimin."

the nineteen year old let out a breath he didn't know he was holding and slid his back down the door. "why did i do that?"

"jimin, you kissed him!" taehyung exclaimed proudly.

he glared at the smiling boys on the couch, now knowing they were more focused on them than the movie. "he kissed me first in the elevator." he defended as if he were a kid getting in trouble by a parent and instantly putting the blame elsewhere.

"is that why you came in here looking like someone pressed an iron against your face?" hoseok teased the boy as well.

"shut up!" he whined, hiding his face from them.

"so are you and jungkook dating?" the blonde haired male questioned while trying to throw some popcorn into seokjin's and hoseok's mouths.

"not yet," the silver haired male whispered into his hands. "but hopefully soon."