Ch. 9

(October 20th 2017)

Jimin glared at the books in front of him.

"This isn't right! It's completely exaggerated, and…Aargh!" he cried.

Apparently, witches had not been accurately recorded in the past few centuries. According to all the popular media, they were evil, and had green skin, and their magic was completely impractical, not to mention too much. Witches didn't have enormous amounts of power that could be used for turning themselves into dragons and brewing stupid potions…

Jimin grabbed the storybook and flung it behind him, letting out a frustrated yell.

"Jimin?"

Jimin jumped and looked behind him. Hoseok stood in the entrance to the library, holding the book two centimeters in front of his nose.

"Oh no! Are you okay?" Jimin cried, scrambling up and rushing over, taking the book and touching Hoseok's nose.

"Yeah, i'm good. Vampire reflexes, remember?" Hoseok chuckled, and Jimin blushed as he realized how close they were. He backed away and looked down sheepishly.

"O-oh yeah."

"I came to see you about the Halloween decorations. Namjoon and Jin are out, and Jungkook and Yoongi are...busy, so you're the only one left." Hoseok chuckled, and Jimin felt his heart sink slightly.

It was stupid, he knew logically Hoseok hadn't meant it how it sounded, but it still...hurt, to think he was the last choice.

Hoseok seemed to realize this, and grabbed Jimin's hand. "W-Wait, Jimine, you know I didn't mean it like that! I'd rather decorate with you than anyone else, you know that, right?" he asked, looking seriously at Jimin.

Jimin blushed as Hoseok's bright green eyes pierced his soul. "O-of course I'd love to decorate with you."

Hoseok smiled, and his hand slipped down until it was holding Jimin's gently. Jimin let himself be pulled out the door, savoring the feeling of Hoseok's large hand wrapped around his.

If this was all he could have...it would be enough.