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“Park Jimin you may please leave the class if you’d rather stare at the wall” Jimin is pulled back from daydreaming when Mrs.Kang scolds him for the same.
“I’m sorry Mrs.Kang,” he says in a very low voice and smacks himself mentally for spacing out again.
But what can he do? One boy from 3rd year has been giving him whiplashes for the past 3 years and all he can do is pine at the convenience of Mrs. Kang’s boring topology class. Final exams are almost here and Jimin doesn’t understand what's all the fuss about last-minute revision class?
Be blessed the timekeeper, the hour ends and he rushes out of the class for the lunch break with Taehyung clinging onto him lamenting about how he is not going to make it to next year, which Jimin clearly knows is all show because he knows the other is pretty good at last-minute preparations. Listening to his friend’s whinings Jimin drags himself with an added weight across the hallway and stops midway when he sees the 3rd year whiplash giving political major chit-chatting with his classmates. Taehyung almost trips and finds Jimin starstruck and without a second thought knows why.
“You know Jimin, I think you should shift to a different major. say forestry?”
“What?” Jimin turns his attention to Taehyung confused
“The pining Jimin. It makes me want to yeet you away into the ocean.” Taehyung huffs and crosses his arms
“What do you mean?” Jimin asks with innocent eyes
“Oh, you clearly know what I mean Park Jimin. Nam- wait we are still standing in the middle of the way like lamp posts “ he says as he pulls Jimin to the side where he is sure no one can eavesdrop on them
“Tell Namjoon or I will,” Taehyung says, warns to be precise
“Oh, TaeTae you know I can’t !” Jimin bites his lips eyes concerned
“And why is that?” Taehyung cocks an eyebrow as he asks
“It’s just that..Namjoon hyung is so cool. He is top of his class…”
“So are /you/.”
“...he is so knowledgeable about politics and international stuff…"
“Of course he does it’s his major!”
“...he loves to read, spend his time with bonsai, nurturing and caring for them which is so cute and nice of him, he takes his time to visit the retirement homes and help there which is so kind of him, hitting the gym and maintaining his body which is very hot and I just…”
“Wow, you know a lot.” Taehyung clears his throat and continues,
“Jimin, you are good at what you do and he is good at what he does. I don’t want comparisons here. I have known you for over a decade and you are one of the best people out there and I am sure Namjoonie hyung will not think any less of you for not having... bonsais.” he pats on Jimin’s shoulders reassuringly and Jimin sighs and says,
“I’ll tell him, but not today”
“That’s fine! Now wanna go to Mr.Soo’s restaurant for the best kimchi fried rice and galbi??”
“Yes!”
Following days pass in a blink as Jimin smokes his head for the finals hoping he passes with flying colors. Winter vacation was nothing of greatness to him, just going back to his hometown and spending the month with his family that's all. But this time it was different. A new ski resort was open in Pyeongchang county and the review has been really good, as a person who is very much interested in finding new places to explore Taehyung was so eager to take Jimin there. Jimin can’t say no to his soulmate, so before Taehyung could pull his ultimate power ‘the puppy eyes’ to convince Jimin to go with him he agrees. Since the package had a good deal for the travel expenses and discount on the rate of accommodation for the cabins they have a tie-up with as it’s a brand new resort attracting visitors Jimin and Taehyung found the trip affordable to both of their relief.
But what Jimin didn't expect was his 3rd-year crush on whom he was swooning over for eternities standing right in front of the cabin, that stood amidst the snowfield with wilted trees looking glorious covered in snow, Taehyung said was booked for them.
"Tae? What is Namjoonie-hyung doing here?" Jimin not even sparing a look at Taehyung, shocked at seeing the elder.
"Oh! Didn't I mention? These cabins belong to Hyung's parents. He works here part-time during holidays!"
"You absolutely did not"
"Thought I did..?!"
"you think I would forget such crucial information about the man for whom I am ready to bring the moon?"
"ughhhh stop with cheesiness get inside" Taehyung urges his best friend to go talk to Namjoon pushing him with all the force and energy he could muster as the other was being reluctant to take any step further, frozen to one place.
"n-no Tae...I... No !" Jimin tries his best to hold still but yields to the other’s stubbornness.
“Namjoonie hyung!!” Taehyung shouts and waves as they move to get Namjoon’s attention towards them, to which Namjoon waves excitedly back.
Jimin wants to coo at how the elder looks now. Wearing a thick puffed and padded jacket, a big fluffy beanie covering his head, and a muffler tied around his neck, he looks so squishable.
“Hey Taehyung!!” smoke forming as he speaks
“ Glad you made it safe. Hi Jimin!”
“H-hey” Jimin stutters. This would be the first he will be actively making a conversation with Namjoon and he is excited and scared. But Jimin feels at ease in the elder’s presence. The conversation flows easily as he takes them for a tour in and around the cabin and introduces them to his cousin Kim Seokjin who apparently owns the ski resort that they have the plan to go to the next day, which is run with the help of his boyfriends Yoongi and Jungkook, who are also present there as they have booked a cabin for themselves when they heard Namjoon’s friends were visiting.
“Taehyung-ah, Hoseok will be arriving in another hour or two. He said he was not able to connect to your phone. And While we wait you can settle in, it’s already dusk. We will prepare a bonfire. Yoongi hyung here has been testing his talents in guitaring maybe we will have his highness bless us with some of his melodies.” Namjoon chuckles.
“Yah! Don’t underestimate me” Yoongi huffs playfully.
Everyone scatters and settles in and starts preparing for a wonderful night while Namjoon with the help of other staff prepares the bonfire. The septet decides to crash in a single cabin (re: Taehyung’s), after the bonfire fiasco which Jimin will always remember for the coming future, which Taehyung was absolutely happy to agree with as they had already formed a nice bond with each other.
"hyung?" Jimin calls out to Namjoon, confused by the silence spread across the cabin.
"Where is everyone? he asks as he tries to wake up from the slumber rubbing his eyes a little too hard and stumbling a little over the chocolate wrapper Namjoon forgot to throw away in the dustbin.
"They went to the ski resort Jimin-ah you were out like a log" Namjoon snickers.
"What??!! They didn't even bother to wake me up?!!" Jimin fumes (cutely) at the absolute disrespect he is facing.
"Well, we did but you kept showing us away and then I thought maybe you could catch up with them if you take the uh.." Namjoon checks his watch "... next bus which is in like 15 minutes"
"Oh well I just have to brush and get ready which will only take like 10 minutes max I will have breakfast near the place" Jimin raps as he rushes to grab his jacket and shoes while trying to figure out where his brush is.
"Umm Jimin" Jimin stops, hearing the elder call his name in a worried tone and looks the way he is pointing.
With wide eyes, realization downs on him
"...it's a blizzard" he stares out, mouth open
" yes and you literally can't go out" Namjoon adds concerned eyes looking out for the youngest
"shit. What about them? Did you call them?"
"yeah well they reached before the storm could hit but right now they are in the resort drinking hot cocoa, Taehyung was adamant that I mention it, and waiting for everything to calm down. "
"huh I guess we are stuck here for a while then"
"Yep!"
An awkward silence settles in the air as Jimin fiddles with the hem of his pajama shirt.
“Hyung, why didn’t you go?”
“Oh, I just wanted to stay back in case you woke up and didn’t know which bus to take and where from?”
“That’s so nice of you hyung thank you. sorry you missed the fun”
“No no it’s okay and well I don’t think any of us got to have fun because of the storm” they both chuckled.
The effects of that one unexpected incident that took place the previous night still linger in the air creating this awkward tension between the two.
"Oh my God!! really? I thought Hoseokie hyung would know better" Jimin laughs too hard falling onto Namjoon's lap making the elder flinch at times. When the laughter dies down and as Jimin stuffs his mouth with Tteokbokki still giggling from the thought of his hyung's miserable attempt to woo Taehyung, Jimin feels a pinch on his cheek. A gentle pinch on his puffed cheeks. He turns to find the owner of the hand only to be surprised to see Namjoon, The Kim Namjoon looking at him with soft eyes that dripped honey and pinching his cheeks like he was endeared with how cute the younger was.
The moment is broken when Yoongi clears his throat to bring everyone's attention to the fact that it's almost time for bed from whatever the fuck was going on between Jimin and Namjoon.
Namjoon retreats his hands from Jimin making the younger feel sad and disappointed while he could see that the elder was really embarrassed as if his hands found their way to caress Jimin's cheeks while his brain froze overwhelmed from the affection that oozed from his heart. The crackling of the fire helps him to distract his heart ready to take a leap.
“You want some hot chocolate hyung?” Jimin tries to bring him back to earth by himself.
“Umm if it’s not a bother” Namjoon hesitates
“I wouldn’t have asked otherwise. I make the best ones. Take me to the kitchen your highness I am itching to make some”
Namjoon leads the way to the kitchen and helps Jimin to arrange the utensils required grabbing the cups and stirrer while munching on some Bungeoppang. As he does so placing them on the kitchen counter he hears a small noise of someone trying to reach something far away and as he guessed it was Jimin on his tiptoes trying to grab the cocoa powder tin kept on the top shelf. Namjoon wants to smack himself for keeping something crucial like that which is generally required to be kept at a hands distance, up there. But another side of him is really melting by how cute Jimin looks trying his best to get that tin.
"A help would be nice" Jimin looks at Namjoon questioningly to which Namjoon complies and moves towards him to pick up the tin. Namjoon tries to grab the tin but in the process cages Jimin towards the slab. The heat and warmth make Jimin blush and his cheeks grow red. Turning around was a big mistake because now his sight is filled with the visual treat of Namjoon's broad chest and oak tree scent that he loved. Separated a breath apart, Jimin's heart picks pace as his gaze shifts to Namjoon’s eyes, finding the elder starstruck at him.
This close proximity between them makes Jimin's mind go haywire. Too close for his sanity too close to not peck on that lips and nip them painless and gentle too close to not fall face-first on Namjoon’s broad soft chests and just rub, too close to not -
A wet spot on his left cheek and a smooching noise brings back Jimin to earth and his eyes fall on the flustered tall man who is about to apologize for what he did,
“I am sorry I just you looked so cute your cheeks were-"
Jimin shuts Namjoon's mouth with the little peck and nip he dreamt not 5 minutes ago so careful and gentle he brushes his lips against the elders tasting the red bean.
"It's okay," Jimin assured with a smile that would make Namjoon fight God to treasure. Namjoon notices Jimin's gaze falling onto his lips and how his red tongue licks his pink plump lips and takes it as the invitation to lean in and take the youngest lips on his own.
He lifts Jimin’s chin with his finger and slots his lip onto his. Jimin tiptoeing to angle himself right made Namjoon’s heart weak from the cuteness and he smiles as he pressed their lips deeply. They let out little moans as they craved for more. The heat and rush filled in them, Namjoon pressed Jimin lightly onto the counter but holding the younger closer to him by the waist by one hand and the other cupping Jimin’s face.
They stop for a while, panting from losing all those breaths in the heated make-out.
“Wanted to do that “ Jimin smacks his lips “.. for so long”
“..me too” Namjoon makes a sudden move and licks the remnants of the Bungeoppang that he left on Jimin’s cheek and bites his rosy cheeks softly. Jimin is electrified at that contact and his tiny hands try to cup Namjoon’s face and bring him down for another deep kiss. Slower this time. Letting his lips suck in Namjoon's very gently, letting his tongue loose. Jimin feels goosebumps when Namjoon's hands slid under his pajama shirt, the warmth provided in this cold made him arouse even more.
When the gang returns to the cabin they find the two cuddled up on the couch Jimin laying on top of Namjoon making him even tinier. Covered in a blanket, all lovey-dovey and feeding each other marshmallows. Jungkook gags at the sight.
"Finally an end to the mutual pining. God!!" Hoseok releases a sigh filled with relief
"/Mutual/ pining?" Taehyung glances at Hoseok with a pout on being left out on whatever was going on. But Jimin just giggles at his cute confused soulmate
"I was not alone in this journey of being drowned in the pain of unrequited love and pining, my dear. Well not unrequited actually " Jimin picks up his right hand, his fingers intertwined with Namjoon's, and smiles at him, his eyes forming beautiful crescents. Namjoon places tiny pecks on each of his eyes and smiles lovingly, his dimples, deep.
"got you," he said gleefully