Have you thought about me? – Jin (T)

The chair was one of those deep ones with wooden arms where you sink into it and your arms rest at a weird angle on the wood. Sort of comfortable, sort of old and this one smelled like some kind of cleaning product. Soo-mi had invited me over for a meal. Her brother and his friends were in town for a few days and they were dropping over sometime tonight. I had nowhere better to be and I hadn't seen them in years, living away for college had meant my time back home was limited. So I found myself sitting in the chair, checking through social media on my phone when the door to the house opened and loudness invaded the house as they kicked their shoes off at the entrance.

"Sounds like they've arrived Kiki," Soo-mi called from the kitchen where she had been cooking the last of the food. No surprise that the guys turned up just as the meal was ready. They hadn't been able to confirm what time they could make it, their schedule often holding them up but with the innate sense of hunger they seemed born with, they were right on time. Soo-mi had made far more food than we could eat, knowing what her brother and the other guys were like.

"We're here sis, smells amazing," Taehyung called and I could hear a lot of hugging and kissing of cheeks as they greeted her, Taehyung staying to chat while some of the other guys came into the lounge.

"Hey Kiki, it's been ages," Jimin said brightly, coming over and reaching down awkwardly to give me a half hug in my chair. I wasn't moving though, the other option was the couch and I wasn't squashing up on the couch in the middle of their pile of arms and legs.

"Jimin-ah, it has been a while. And you're looking taller than when I saw you last," I said, causing a blush to his cheeks. I knew he had a thing about his height and having a soft spot for Jimin, I wanted to make him feel better about it.

"Oh I don't think so," he answered, standing to his full height and smiling at me. Yoongi was behind him and nodded at me before flopping onto the couch.

"Kiki," he said with an eyebrow raise.

"Yoongi," I replied, acknowledging his greeting with a small smile. That was about all I ever got out of Yoongi. He was mostly quiet, a little mysterious and the one who would quietly drop an extra mandu on your plate if he noticed you had missed out, even if it meant he had less than others. You had a soft spot for him too, noticing how much they'd all grown up in the last 2 years. Namjoon, Jungkook and Hobi waved out as well, each greeting me in their own way and I realised I'd actually missed them all. It didn't slip my eyes that the awkward boys who were just starting out a few years ago when they debuted, were now very handsome young men and you could see why they were starting to get quite a following here and overseas. Still to you, they would always be Soo-mi's brother and his group of loud friends no matter how attractive they were.

I couldn't help smiling with amusement at the gaggle of noise and testosterone jostling for a spot on the sofa before some settled on the floor leaning against the couch. Soo-mi's apartment wasn't large and they seemed to overflow the living space with their volume and presence. Jin came in last, not that I noticed right away, caught up in laughing at the others and then he was in front of me and I looked up as I heard my name.

"Hey Kik," he said, looking down at me from his impressive height, using the nickname they all called me from time to time. "We've just been in Europe so I'm sure you won't mind if I greet you like they do there."

I frowned at him, unsure of what he meant as he leaned forward, placing each of his hands on one of the wooden arm rests, encroaching right into my space. And then I understood as he closed the distance to kiss my cheek. Or at least that's what it would've looked like to the others as he used his body to block his actions from view. What he actually did was kiss the corner of my lip, barely but definitely catching the edge of my mouth before turning his head as he ghosted his lips across mine to kiss the other cheek, also kissing the corner of my mouth there too.

"What are you doing," I hissed quietly, lips feeling tingly from the brief contact.

"Just something I've always thought about," he said, still leaning into my space as he closed the gap again to quickly and fully place his lips on mine, leaving no doubt that it could be an accident.

"We'll talk about this later," I said so only he could hear as he stood up.

"I'm counting on it," he replied, turning to stroll over and sink onto the couch, kicking Jungkook to the ground in the process as he took his place.

My mouth had dropped open a little and I was still feeling stunned at what had happened in full view of everyone and without anyone seeming to see or acknowledge. Jin was the closest in age to me, the others all being a few years younger and he had always been good looking in a sort of calm way. Now there was a confidence when he moved that came from knowing he was good looking and being told regularly. I wasn't sure I liked that about him but I had to agree with them all, he was definitely good looking.

Soo-mi walked in while I was blinking furiously and made an announcement. "Food is ready. Kiki, you go first otherwise this lot will scrape the bowls clean."

"We have more manners than that sis," Tae called out from his place on the floor. "Well, most of us," he said, side eyeing Jungkook.

"What? I'm always hungry," JK answered, his forehead creasing briefly as he frowned.

"We know," the members chorused together, amidst pushing and laughter. Jin was just looking on at them, amused. Or was it me he was amused at as he could likely see he had shaken me up with his actions. Needing to move so I could breathe, I stood up.

"Right you lot, I'm going to get food. No-one take my chair or I'll sit on you."

"Is that a promise," Jin called out, a cheeky look on his face, mine instantly reddening at the implication and a few of the members overheard, looking between the two of us, deciding whether to be shocked or laugh at my expense.

"You wish," I said, turning my back and flouncing away into the kitchen so I could gain control over myself.

"Absolutely I do," he called after me, earning lots of loud laughter that followed me as I walked away.

When I returned with my plate, I wasn't surprised that my chair was now occupied by Jin. His legs were stretched out, crossed at the ankles, hands behind his head and I leaned down, juggling my plate as I went to pull him up and out. "Move Jin."

"You said you'd sit on me. I can definitely eat that way, I can multitask," he smirked. The room was emptying around us as I glared down at him.

"Well, I can't so please move so I can be comfortable."

"OK, for you Kik," he said standing up right in front of me, forcing me to look at his chest or up to his face. "Only for you."

"Hmmmpphh," I huffed at the audacity of him, quickly taking the vacant chair before the others returned. What had gotten into him?

The meal was delicious, companionable laughter and noise as everyone talked, appreciating Soo-mi's cooking. I avoided looking towards Seokjin because when I did, his eyes seemed to always be on me and it was unnerving. He was making me feel all sorts of things and I wasn't sure if I liked it or not.

Once we'd finished, I walked into the kitchen, plate in hand to start on the dishes for Soo-mi. It would be nice for her to catch up with Tae and not have to worry about cleaning up the dinner mess. Jin was leaning against the kitchen counter, tossing grapes into his mouth and he smiled at me when I walked in. I almost threw the plate on the bench and turned around to leave but placed it in the sink instead, having to move a little too close to Jin for my liking considering what had happened earlier and the looks during dinner.

"Care to explain," I said, hands now empty and set firmly on my hips.

"About earlier? I think it was fairly self explanatory," he smirked, popping another grape in his mouth. "I wanted to kiss you so I did. Some people find me attractive. They call me World Wide Handsome now you know?"

I rolled my eyes and closed the grape container as he reached for another one.

"They call you or it's something you started," you asked, processing the fact he'd just said he'd wanted to kiss you.

"Oh Kik, does it really matter? It's true either way."

"Oh my goodness Kim Seokjin! You have gotten very confident haven't you?" I laughed at how it sounded to hear him saying that about himself.

"We need to own the things we know are true about ourselves. I know I'm good looking and I can sing better than I used to. And I dance OK now too. I can also cook. Why would I let people think none of that is true? You should own the fact you have always been incredibly sexy Kik."

I stilled at his words, chocking on my own saliva, checking to see if he was mocking me but he just gave me a look as he reached to open the grapes again while I gaped at him. "It's true, so own it," he stated, munching away.

Not knowing how to even start a sentence after he said that, I just blinked at him a few times.

"Have you thought about me Kiki," he asked, somewhat more gently compared to how forcefully he'd just spoken.

"You pass my mind from time to time," I answered, as truthfully, I did think about them all when I saw an article come up saying they had a new album out or had been to an award ceremony. Study had kept me busy though and I didn't dwell on them all that much. There were cute guys at college if I'd wanted a relationship or to scratch an itch.

"No, I mean do you think of me the way I've thought about you. You kept me occupied on long lonely nights in hotel rooms Kik," he finished, staring intently at me, raising an eyebrow and the few feet between us seemed too much and not enough space as my mouth dropped open.

"You're joking right," I asked as I couldn't tell if he was teasing me to get a reaction. They'd always been like younger brothers although Jin was actually a few months older than me.

"Yes, joking. Mostly," he finished under his breath. Loud enough to hear and I knew he'd said it on purpose.

"OK, spill, what's going on? Because you kissed me, more than once earlier and now you are, I don't know what. Flirting with me?"

"I like you Kik, you give me something to think about."

"But it's been years Jin."

"What's been years?"

"Years since we've seen each other," I answered, stumbling over my words a little as my brain tried to put all the words into the right order. This wasn't how I expected my night to go.

"And you are even more beautiful than two years ago," he said firmly, putting the grapes down and taking a step away from the bench, closer to me. If I reached my arm out, he'd be close enough to touch but I kept my arms at my sides, fingers twitching a little against the fabric of my jeans. Part of me was definitely warming up at his words, another part of me, the logical one, was fighting the growing butterflies flitting across my stomach.

"You are very smooth Jin," I said, deflecting for now.

"Maybe you think so but I mean every word I say Kik. We're only in town for two more days. Spend them with me?" He reached out his hand, fingers long and strong as they traced down the back of my hand, igniting sensations throughout the nerve endings.

"And what are we doing in those two days," I asked, looking up as he stepped even closer, hand coming up to run down the side of my cheek. I had to stop myself from closing my eyes at his touch because then I couldn't see his own. And I wanted to look at them properly so I could read what was going on in them.

"I'm kind of hoping we find each other," he said quietly, dropping his head as our gazes locked, seeming to ask for permission this time and I slow blinked a small yes as he lowered his mouth the rest of the way to mine.

"About time," Yoongi said as he walked into the room with his plate, dropping it on the bench. "Sharing a hotel room with Jin while he's looking at your Instagram was starting to get a little old. Just make sure to keep any photos you take PG. I don't want to scroll his phone and accidentally see pictures of Kik like that," he finished as he walked back out of the room with a smirk.

"My Instagram," I asked as I bit my lip, holding back a smile that was now dancing across my mouth and my eyes, chest fluttering.

"Yeah, well, we don't have any pictures together so it was the best I could do. I seriously missed you Kik."

"We better get started on those photos for you then," I replied, snapping my phone to selfie mode as I held it up and he came in to kiss me again. Just before his lips hit my cheek, he paused.

"So, the next few days?"

"Are all yours," I answered, mentally cancelling all my plans for those days.

"Don't count on seeing much outside your room," he whispered in my ear, as my cheeks flushed a little at his words and he snapped a photo, attaching his lips to the warmth of my face as he did. And for some reason, even though it had never crossed my mind until today, this all felt incredibly right.