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Getting ice cream in the summer. It's relatively hot outside, there aren't many people but there are enough that you would both get recognized. Against his better judgment, he decides to go out wearing his noticeably pink pullover. the fabric was light enough making it suitable for the weather but the color and feel of the overall outfit, albeit 'normal', screamed attention - if you know, you know, those shoulders in that fit? so undeniably JIN. You walk calmly trying hard to not be noticed but also not trying in the sense that you just are walking. Jin, on the other hand, has yet to be readjusted, he walks flamboyantly drawing heads at every turn.
"Seokjinah, if you keep at that you'll be mobbed"
"What do you mean, I'm walking like a normal person"
"Lies. You are anything but. Just come over here" You pull him closer towards you and try to restrain him just a bit.
"Yah, y/n, you know it can't be helped. People just gravitate toward me. It's science."
Jin never misses. His quips and comebacks used to disarm you but now you're so used to it that you've mastered speaking his language.
The shop welcomed you with cold air hitting your face. The smell of waffles mixed with the sweet smell of ice cream floated around the shop left you giddy. Jin was already bouncing towards the counter looking at the options.
"What do you feel like getting today?" He asked eyes still scanning the selection.
"I don't know yet but I'm certain it will come with the waffle"
"Want me to pick for you?" he asked, sounding mischievous.
"Want me to deck you?" you reply.
"Pick mine, I'll pick yours." He looked at you smiling.
"Rock, paper, scissors. If I win we both get Mintcho, you win you get your way." You reply eyeing him intently.
"Deal." He replied not missing a beat.
He won. In the end, you got salted caramel and he got dark chocolate.
The quiet shop started filling with more and more people. Jin lowers his head subtly still enjoying his ice cream. You catch his sudden change in demeanor.
A group of friends was looking your way which was your cue to leave. There was no harm in being recognized out in public but it quickly became a hassle when people crowded and started invading your personal space. Avoiding the situation was the best and most effective solution.
"Let's take a walk?" you ask but only out of courtesy.
"Okay," he responded head still slightly lowered.
"Where to?"
"Wherever our feet will take us."
That's how you ended up lost on a forest path with an oddly calm Seokjin. That's how a sweet trip to the ice cream shop quickly turned into an afternoon adventure quest with Jin. All this was nothing new.
“My feet are tired, you’ll have to carry me on the way back.”
“Oh, I’m tired too. Why don’t you carry me?”
“This was your idea, genius.”
“You suggested we take a walk.”
You stare at each other momentarily before breaking into a smile which quickly turned into laughter.
“Ah, y/n, you know I’d carry you anywhere right?” He said softly kissing you as he makes his way to a fallen log to sit down.
“I know” came your soft reply as you sat next to him.
He put his arms around you, as he does so often, looks up at the clear sky, and takes in a deep breath. You lean into him and do the same. The smell of the trees meshed with Jin’s cologne felt safe. The forest path was quiet. It was just you, Jin, and nature. The wind blew softly rustling the leaves of the trees. You adjust your position so your upper body is leaning into him fully, he rests his head on the space between your neck and shoulders. He squeezes you, tightening his hug, and releases. Your breathing is in sync, having your body so close to each other for so long. You sit in each other’s embrace for a while, letting the moment linger.
“Y/n, thank you for choosing me. For choosing to love me.” He whispers in your ear.
“Seokjin-ah, every moment of every day I will choose you. Thank you for choosing me too,” you reply tilting your head to the side to look into his eyes.
There is a pause as you both stare longingly into each other’s eyes. The world in the background melted away and there was just you and Jin at that moment confessing your love through your eyes.
He breaks away to plant a soft and tender kiss on your lips to which you reciprocate.
“We should get going, it’s getting late.”
“Let me hold you like this for a few more minutes,” he replies softly.
You oblige. Jin held you with so much love and tenderness it was unlike any other. He rarely gets to go out in public to stroll because it isn't safe so when he does get the chance he takes his time. This was one of those rare moments you get to share with him. For a few more minutes you sit in silence with the love of your life holding you in his arms. You know then, you are home.