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Even though Namjoon has an IQ of 148 he can be a bit slow at times. Especially when it comes to Jimin. Which is why he doesn’t notice at all what a big fat crush Jiminie has on him. In the beginning Jimin was cautious and always shyly averted his eyes when he felt like anyone was about to notice that he was staring at Joon for a little too long. But as his feelings grew he realized it wasn’t just a phase and he wanted him to know. So he started dropping hints like being more touchy than usual and being extra nice and helpful.
When Namjoon obviously still didn’t realize what was happening he tried being a bit more direct. But that only resulted in all the other members realizing one by one why Jimin was acting extra affectionate with Namjoon. They didn’t tease him about it that often thankfully but still Jimin’s cheeks would flush bright red whenever they mentioned it. The only one who still didn’t get it was Bangtans precious leader himself.
One of the reasons why Namjoon didn’t think much of all the affectionate touching and kind gestures was because Jimin had always been like that, kind and gentle and full of warmth that he liked to share with the members.
Jimins determination faltered a little but then again he hadn’t confessed which he also didn’t dare to. He was too afraid to fuck up the band dynamics. Only if Namjoon clearly showed that he had any feelings for Jimin would he dare to bring it up. But Namjoon didn’t and Jimin wasn’t sure what to do anymore.
Which was why he was currently standing in the kitchen preparing Namjoons favourite dish even though he felt like falling asleep upright because of today’s dance practice with Jungkook and J-Hope. Namjoon was still in his studio but Jimin knew he’d be hungry soon. While stirring in the pot he got lost in thoughts about Joon. Joons xD face came to mind as well as his dimples and his cute nose, his beautiful hair and eyes as well as his sheer height and his broad shoulders that always made Jimin feel protected. He was the fluffiest, most inspiring, handsome person Jimin knew and he wanted him to be his.
Jimin was just thinking about how Joonie hat jumped up and down screaming and had givem him a backhug when Jimin gifted him a Ryan cake for his birthday when he heard Jin cursing next to him turning down the stove. Only then did Jimin realize that the pot had started overflowing because he hadn’t been paying attention. “Yah, jinja, Jimin-ah! Pay attention to what you’re doing!” Jimin turned red and whispered. “Sorry hyung, I’ll do better next time.” Jin sighed but petted the younger’s hair. “It’s fine. It’s just that sometimes I think the house will burn down if I leave you guys alone. Especially Joon. Speaking of whom, is this for him? It’s his favorite.” “Yeah, I just want him to have a good day. Remember when I gave him that Ryan cake? Maybe I should make cupcakes like that…” Jimin continued rambling until Jin stopped him. “Those are all really sweet ideas. But do you really think it’ll make him realize what you’ve been trying to tell him for months?” Jimin stopped in his tracks as reality hit him hard. “I guess not. But I just can’t say it. It’ll ruin things if he doesn’t feel the same way.” His smile had turned into a frown and suddenly his pouty lower lip quivered. “It really doesn’t look like he could potentially like me back, does it? I’ve just been deluding myself. Maybe I should stop trying.” Shoulders hanging he leaned against the table pushing his hair back because of the stress.
Jin looked at him with surprise. “Wow, I really didn’t think me saying that would hit you so hard. I really don’t think all hope is lost.” A sceptic Jimin looked up at him. “So what should I do?” Jin contemplated for a few seconds then answered: “Bring out the big guns. Play to your strengths.” Before Jimin could ask him what that meant Jin disappeared into his room. A second later Odeng and Eomuk could be heard squeaking happily. Jimin continued cooking, determined to not mess up the dish. Still he couldn’t stop thinking about what Jin had told him.