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Jungkook stared at his phone. There wasn’t any particular reason to. He wasn’t waiting for a call or text, just unwinding at the end of the day. His roommate was out with his boyfriend and Jungkook was alone in the apartment. He was glad Jimin wasn't around because he'd be embarrassed if he was caught pining over a taken man.
Yeah, that was it. He was staring at the phone almost longing for a text. A few weeks ago he had practically admitted to liking a man who would not stop talking about his boyfriend. Jungkook didn't even know why he had given his number. On a whim he opened his phone and scrolled through his messages with 'tall hot and handsome’.
‘Tall hot and handsome’ was actually named Namjoon. He had come up to Jungkook in a bar and while not obviously drunk at the time, it seemed to Jungkook now that he had been. Why else would he have given away his number when he has a boyfriend . He wished he could ask about it, but he felt too awkward and maybe he was assuming things? He just wished that Namjoon would make it clear what his intentions were.
Jungkook sighed and started a game to force himself to stop thinking about it.
It was long after Jimin had come home and went to sleep that Jungkook actually got the text he was waiting for. He was gaming into the night and was in the middle of a match when he saw his phone light up. Glancing at it quickly, he saw “Tall hot and handsome” had messaged him. He looked back and forth between his phone and the game, deciding that his teammates would have a better time with someone who wasn't dead and distracted. So, he quit the game and picked up his phone, flopping on his bed. It wasn't actually that late, only midnight, but Namjoon's first text was still “you up?”
It wasn't rare that Namjoon would text him late night rambles, but it usually seemed like he just needed someone to talk at and Jungkook was happy to listen. This time though, it seemed like he actually wanted a reply.
“yeah sup?” Jungkook responded. He tried to ignore the excitement that went through his body. He just really liked talking to Namjoon.
'ik this is a lil sudden, but maybe you wanna meet up for coffee? tomorrow?
there's a lil cafe nearby we could meet at”
“yea sure im free all day
when?”
“lunch @ 12:30?”
“yeah cool”
Jungkook stared at the texts for a bit before finally let the giddiness wash over him. He was gonna get lunch with Namjoon! and hang out! He reminded himself this was strictly hanging out. The man had a boyfriend. He sighed and muted his phone so he could get some sleep.
At noon Jungkook was fretting over what to wear. Namjoon had texted him earlier the address of the cafe, and he was right when he said it was nearby. Though Jungkook hadn't told him where exactly he lived, he had mentioned it was near the university he was attending. As such, the cafe Namjoon had chosen was only a five minute walk from his apartment. He was grateful of Namjoon's consideration. Though maybe he just liked the cafe or something. Either way, it gave Jungkook plenty of time to stress over what to wear.
He had picked out and tried on maybe three different outfits before he decided he wasn't feeling any of them and put on his most comfortable, familiar clothes. Loose black jeans, a white t-shirt and a slightly oversized hoodie was his outfit of choice. It wasn't too tight and he could hide in the hoodie if he felt like he needed to. Now he felt a little less anxious for their meetup.
Jungkook entered the cafe and chose a table. He was early, so he didn't expect Namjoon to be here yet. Thankfully he didn't see him either.
He ordered a hot chocolate and pulled out his phone. First he checked for any messages, hopefully from Namjoon to affirm he was on his way. Nothing new. He then just pulled up a game to waste time. After about 5 minutes he looked up, out the front window of the shop. There he spotted Namjoon, looking as divine as the day they met. He was staring up at something, before shaking his head and opening the door to the cafe.
Jungkook sipped his drink and silently watched Namjoon order a coffee. When Namjoon looked around, Jungkook waved a little to catch his attention. Namjoon spotted him, nodded, and headed his direction once he had his coffee. Jungkook happened to be captivated by his hot chocolate as he approached, suddenly feeling shy. Not that he wasn't anxious the whole time, but he felt like he would be okay once Namjoon arrived. Now he just kind of wanted to hide.
“Hey.” Namjoon settled into the seat across from him and sips his coffee.
“Hi,” Jungkook said, then immediately sips his hot chocolate.
They sat there for a few seconds just hiding in their drinks until Jungkook burned his tongue and began to cough. Namjoon looked at him worriedly and patted his shoulder as he recovered. Jungkook looked up at him, eyes watering, and let out a little giggle. Namjoon gave him one in return. They began giggling together, an high pitched nervous giggle.
Namjoon caught his breath and says “Sorry I'm awkward.”
Jungkook giggled again,”I'm awkward too.”
After that it's a little more comfortable. Namjoon asked to leave for another place, his reason being that they “dispelled all their awkward tension into the cafe air and were never going to talk there.” He led Jungkook to a nearby park, where he admitted that this is where he would have hid if he chickened out. “My boyfriend would've hunted me down.” He said as he settled down on a bench in the shade.
Jungkook remained standing. Out in the open with enough space to run, he decided it was time to be bold and confrontational. “So what's with the whole boyfriend thing? Cus it seemed like you were flirting when we first met but you also talk about him nonstop and I'm getting mixed signals.” He crossed his arms as he said it, trying to look confident, but he immediately became bashful when he finished. It didn't help that Namjoon stared up at him from the park bench with eyes wide and jaw dropping. For such an expression, it was really attractive.
“I'm so sorry,” Namjoon babbled quickly. “I'm such an idiot Jin's right.” He stood up from the bench and looked down at Jungkook.
Jungkook suddenly felt like a scared hare and looked over his shoulder as if deciding to run. He had begun shuffling away when he felt a hand on his arm. “Wait.” He turned back to Namjoon, who had a morose expression.
“I'm polyamorous.” Namjoon let go of his arm and shuffled his feet a little. “Sorry for not saying something earlier. I was… trying to flirt. S'okay if you think it's weird though I'd like to think we’re good friends now.”
Jungkook blinked. “That's all?” He let out a small laugh. “Oh my god.”
Namjoon looked, a little unsurprisingly, shocked. “Huh?”
“Dude, I thought you were going to like, preposition me to help off your boyfriend, or cheat or something.” He let out another nervous giggle. “Damn insecurities. This is a mess.”
“I mean, it's not unsalvageable, right,” he dimpled. Jungkook let himself swoon internally.
“No, this is good. Great.” Jungkook squints. “Are you hoping I'd want to date your boyfriend too? Cus uh… I don't know if I can handle more than one.”
“Oh! No, no. You don't. He's not poly either. He just thinks I'm dumb for not pursuing people I like.”
Jungkook grinned. “Do I have freedom to poke your cheeks now?” He did so without waiting for an answer. Namjoon giggled, causing those wonderful dimples to appear again. “Maybe we can schedule an actual real date now?”
Namjoon gasped, his face offended. Still attractive. “What, is this not good enough for you? Cafe and a walk in the park?”
“Too much tension. Let's do something relaxing next time.”
Namjoon considered. “Too soon for a spa date I think.”
Jungkook laughed and leaned forward. Namjoon wrapped his arms around his shoulders and pulled him closer so his face was tucked into his neck. As expected, Joon gave the bestest warmest hugs.
“Let's finish this walk, huh?” his voice rumbled above him.
They take off, Namjoon holding his hand firmly and warmly. Now Jungkook could tell Jimin all about his tall hot and handsome.