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Quick Update

Hi! Sorry for disappearing again. I came down with something a few days ago - since then, the only things I've managed to do is sleep and eat oyster crackers.

This weekend, I need to wrap up a few homework assignments. However, next week, I will have a few things to post. For anyone wondering, below is what I have in my backlog/plan on writing next:

Preferences He finds out you can sing (request) (fluff) He finds out you can dance (request) (fluff) When he has a crush on you (part three) (fluff) When he gets jealous (fluff, angst) Your relationship gets leaked (angst)

One Shots and Longer Pieces Series spin-off of Yoongi's MBTI Adventure (fluff, slow burn romance) Namjoon x Y/N one shot centered around the concept of "right place, right person, right time" (fluff, angst) Namjoon x Y/N, Y/N discovers Joonie's old mix tapes/tracks (namely "Expensive Girl") (fluff trolling)

Let me know if there is anything else you would like to see me write!

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Yoongi's MBTI Adventure

Partially inspired by BTS MBTI Lab, specifically 3:22 when Yoongi says, "I've done some MBTI tests before and you shouldn't think too hard - you have to choose in 5 seconds." Something in what he said, sparked this. Don’t typically tag my writing but producer!yoongi x bestfriend!reader. Fluff. 1.4k words.

Introduction 

“MBTI is an absolute sham,” Yoongi exclaims,  a large smile spreading across his face, completely amused by your argument on the validity of the Myer-Briggs Type Indicator. “You could take the test everyday and it would give you different results every time. How is that reliable? Next thing I know, you’re going to tell me you believe in astrology.”

“I mean, you are a stereotypical Pisces,” you say, smugly.

“This conversation is useless,” he says, waving you off.

Hypothesis

You, (Y/N), hypothesize that Yoongi’s MBTI is more accurate than he believes it to be.

Materials

A free MBTI test Yoongi found on Reddit one time. 

“What is your MBTI anyway?” you ask.

“ISTP,” he responds without hesitation.

You make a mental note of it, before a thought suddenly pops into your head. “If your MBTI is not real, then how did you answer so quickly?” you ask.

“Go away, (Y/N).”

Procedures

Observe Yoongi over the next five days, taking notice of his actions which are consistent with his MBTI. This will be done with the purpose of proving your point (a.k.a. you’re right, he’s wrong).

Experiment #1 - Introversion

On Monday, you stop by the Genius Lab with dinner in hand. You punch in the code to his studio (which he begrudgingly happily gave you early on in your friendship) and before you can fully open the door, he is already calling out, “I told you to go away, Jimin.”

He swings around in his chair to continue scolding his younger member, but when he sees that it is you, he looks sheepish. “Oh, (Y/N),” he says, “I thought you were - ah, it doesn’t matter.” He holds out his hand, expectantly, waiting for you to give him his dinner.

You giggle as you tear open the takeout bag, and pass him his food. “What did Jimin do to deserve that anyway?” you ask, sitting down on his studio couch. He joins you.

“Not just him,” he explains, “They’ve all exhausted me today.” ‘They’ meaning the rest of BTS.

“Typical introvert,” you sigh, shaking your head.

“I can kick you out, too,” he warns.

Experiment #2 - Sensing

On Tuesday, Yoongi rushes to your apartment after you send him a SOS text. “I came as quickly as I could,” he says, breathlessly, when he arrives.

Wordlessly, you hold out an assembly manual for the new bookcase you just bought. 

When it dons on him what you are trying to communicate to him, he snatches the pamphlet out of your hands with a small ‘hmph.’

As he assembles the bookcase, you supervise him closely. He follows the instructions meticulously, occasionally holding out his hand, signalling for you to pass him a bolt (and then occasionally handing the fastener back to you, “No, I need the smaller one.”). He ignores you when you ask why it’s called an Allen wrench (“who is Allen anyway?”).

After double checking the bookshelf’s stability, he stands back to admire his handiwork. 

“Not bad, Builder Min,” you say, nodding in approval, “I knew asking you for help was the right call - sensors are good with instructions and details.”

“Sensors are also tactile,” he adds on, “So I wouldn’t mind feeling cash in my hand, in return for the services I provided here today.”

In response, you quickly usher him to your front door, “OK, see you later, Yoongi.”

Experiment #3 - Cancelled

On Wednesday, he actually looks for you, ready to settle this MBTI nonsense. He finds you at lunchtime, sitting at a table in the HYBE cafeteria. He sits down across from you. “Yes, Yoongi,” you say, not looking up from the report you are reviewing.

“I took the test again,” he tells you, proudly. “It turns out I am not an ISTP.”

This piques your interest. “OK, what are you then?” you ask, glancing up at him. 

“ESFJ,” he slaps a print out of his results onto the table. 

You swear there is an audible record scratch. You blink, once, twice, thrice, trying to process his answer. “ESFJ?” you repeat, not even bothering to look at the piece of paper in front of you.

He nods.

You wait a second more for him to say “just kidding.” But when he doesn’t, you break out into laughter (like a shoulder shaking, accidentally snorting, belly laugh) over your best friend’s foolishness, gaining a few looks from other employees who are trying to peacefully eat their lunch. “You are not an ESFJ,” you finally manage to say, trying to catch your breath. 

“The test said so, though,” he retorts, pushing the results closer to you.

You roll your eyes. “You know who is an ESFJ? Hobi,” you argue as you begin to stand up, gathering your stuff, “And sorry to break it to you, Min, but you are not a ball of sunshine. Try again.”

Without sparing him another glance, you leave him speechless at the table.

Experiment #4 - Thinking

On Thursday, he sees you when you take the same elevator together. “OK, I’ve been thinking,” he begins, leaning against the elevator wall, looking at you intently.

You breathe a sigh of relief. “Much better,” you say, feeling hopeful that Yoongi had not lost his mind after all (after the previous day’s conversation).

“You’re annoying,” he says, but continues on anyway, “I still think the assessment has flaws, but maybe the MBTI has some use.”

“Go on,” you say with a soft smile.

“It provides a starting place for a person to learn more about themselves and how they interact with the world,” he says.

The elevator stops at your floor. You motion him to follow you, and he does so dutifully. “And have you learned anything about yourself since starting this MBTI adventure?” you ask, stopping just before your office door. 

“Not about myself, no,” he says simply. 

You roll your eyes and begin to let yourself into your office, ready to shut the door in his face.

“But I did look up why it’s called an Allen wrench,” he adds, quickly, stopping you in your tracks. 

You open your office door wider. “Come in,” you sigh.

Experiment #5 - Perceiving

On Friday, you receive an unexpected text from Yoongi mid-afternoon. ‘Let’s go out tonight,’ he messages you. 

Not used to him wanting to go out, you send him a ‘?’ back. 

‘See you at 8,’ he replies.

When he picks you up, he fails to hide his smirk. “I booked us a last-minute dinner reservation,” he explains, “I’m trying to lean into my ‘perceiving’ side.” If you did not know him so well, you might have missed his slightly mocking tone.

You nod in approval, not taking the bait, “I always say we need to go out more.” But that quickly turns into, “Are you sure you want to eat here?” when you arrive.

It turns out the reservation is for an up-and-coming BBQ restaurant, which is apparently the place to be on any given Friday night. The place is crowded, loud, and chaotic - everything that Yoongi is typically not. So you continue to be surprised as he takes it in stride - he even smiles at the waitperson who brings you to your table.

After the food arrives and Yoongi starts placing the ingredient on the cooktop between you, he sneaks a glance at you.

“What?” you question.

“This was a good week for us,” he says, as nonchalant as ever, “I appreciate it when you push me and challenge me.”

You raise an eyebrow. “Do I detect a little sentimentality?” you ask. “Maybe you are a ‘F’ after all.”

“Don’t get used to it,” he says, pointing the cooking tongs at you.

Results

After five days of thorough observations, it can be concluded that Yoongi is an ISTP, through and through. This is evidenced by his introverted nature; his meticulousness; his handiness; his preference for logical thinking; and his spontaneity (well, you are still questioning the last one). His second results, which told him he was an ESFJ, were not correct, and were clearly a result of human error. 

At this time, it is still not recommended to summarize Yoongi with just four letters (at least not to his face), because he likes to think he is more complicated and mysterious than he really is. Instead, further research should be conducted to provide Yoongi a more clear picture of himself (read: annoying him with this stuff is just fun). For instance, he seems to also be questioning whether or not he is actually a Pisces, maybe he should explore that next.

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20. When he proposes (request)

Anonymous request. But #20 feels like a milestone, so I felt this request was a good one to celebrate with. These are a bit longer (about 350-400 words per member, 2.6K words in total). Please let me know what you think!

Namjoon 

Reaching the summit of your hike, Namjoon’s nervous excitement is quickly replaced with pure horror when he reaches into his pocket. Expecting to find your ring - where he thought he put your ring - he finds nothing but lint. Trying not to panic (yet), he discretely pats his other pockets, hoping he might find the box elsewhere. Nothing.

‘Okay,’ he thinks to himself, his mind racing to find a solution, ‘Your backpack, Namjoon, check your backpack.’ He pulls the sack off his shoulders and holds it in front of him. He tries the large pocket. Nothing. The smaller pocket is next. Nothing. Side pockets? Empty. Not knowing what to do next, he stares into the abyss that is his backpack. 

Unbeknownst to him, you watch him silently with a fond smile. You don’t find your partner’s panic amusing, but knowing him so well, there was something apropos about the whole situation. But not wanting to prolong his suffering any longer, you call for him.

He swings around to at you, tears starting to form in his eyes, “(Y/N), I-”

“Are you looking for this?” you ask, holding out a small, velvet box.

His eyes widen, jaw drops, at the sight of the box. “How - where - what?” he tries, not quite able to find the words to form a proper sentence. 

“It fell out of your pocket, about halfway up,” you explain with a giggle, recalling the moment it happened. You had been just two steps behind him, trying to keep up with his long legs, when you noticed something slip from his pocket - whatever it was, bounced once and then rolled to your feet. When you picked it up, it dawned on you what it was. You considered telling him right away, but you could not bring yourself to interrupt his ode to the salamander he just found (or was it a newt?).

“Did you look at it?” he manages to ask, finally reaching out to take it from you. 

You shake your head, “I was still going to let you do the honors.”

He finally cracks a smile, his dimples showing brightly. “I promise I won’t mess this part up,” he says, beginning to bend down onto one knee.

“You’ve got this, baby,” you say with an encouraging nod.

Seokjin

After so long of you begging him, and him promising you he would, he finally fulfills your wish of having a glamping trip (you’ve been calling it, “In the Soop - (Y/N) and Jin edition”). You set out one morning, one bag packed for the both of you, to a cozy, lakeside villa in the forest. When you arrive, you make lunch and then spend the afternoon on the water, fishing. Now as the day comes to the end - the sun already below the horizon; the stars glittering the sky; the sound of crickets chirping - you and him sit by a crackling fire.

“Today was perfect, Jin,” you say, turning to look at him, and finding his eyes locked on you.

“I’m just sorry that we didn’t do this sooner,” he replies, sincerely.

A gust of wind gives you chills, raising goosebumps on your arms. Always one to notice when you’re cold, he holds out his arms to you, “Get over here, (Y/N).”

And never one to argue with him (OK, well sometimes anyway), you get up from your seat. When you are within arms’ reach, his arms lock around your waist and he pulls you onto his lap. You nestle your body against his, instantly feeling warmer.

“You know there was one last thing I wanted to do today,” he says.

“Make s’mores? Drink another beer?” you ask.

��Well, yes and yes,” he laughs, “But technically there is one other thing I would like to do.” You watch as he reaches into his pocket and pulls something small out. He holds the thing up, and for a moment you are flabbergasted. A ring. Your ring? The light of the fire reflects off the metal and the gem, making the piece of jewelry seem like it was sparkling.

“I think agreeing to marry me,” he continues, gently taking your left hand in his and sliding the ring onto your fourth digit, “Would make this day actually perfect.”

You glance at the ring before looking at him again. Your answer is obviously “yes” but your mind feels hazy - your lips crash against his, hoping that would let him know your resounding answer. 

When you pull apart, breathless, he asks teasingly, “Was that a yes?”

“Yes, Jin,” you finally rasp, “Of course, it’s a ‘yes.’”

Yoongi

Honestly, he had had your ring for a while. However, please don’t misunderstand - he could not wait to spend the rest of his life with you. But he was searching for the perfect time to propose - or maybe not even perfect, just something that felt “right.” Something that felt like you and him. While he had a few ideas rolling around in his head, it felt like the confirmation he was waiting for him hit him over the head (hard) one Sunday morning.

Waking up, he finds your side of the bed empty. “(Y/N)?” he calls out. When no reply comes, he gets out of bed, quickly picking up on the scent of freshly brewed coffee. He pads down the hallway and when he turns into the kitchen, he is greeted by the sight of your beautiful form at the kitchen table - half-awake; squinting eyes; messy hair; wearing his t-shirt; clutching your cup of coffee like it’s your only lifeline. 

“Yoongi?” you ask, noticing his presence just as he turns around and shuffles out of the kitchen in a hurry (“I’ll be right back!”).

As if it was a promise, he quickly returns.

“Aren’t you going to pour yourself a cup?” you ask, slightly more awake, as he sits down across from you. Your eyes fall upon one of his hands, which is clenched in a fist, resting upon the table.

“In a second,” he says, flashing a gummy smile, “Hold out your hand.”

“What are you up to?” you say, your eyes narrowing as you look at him, suspicious of his intentions but still doing as he asked. 

“No, your other hand,” he says, ignoring your question.

You lower your right hand and raise your left hand. “It’s too early, Min,” you begin to say, but he catches you off guard. In a swift motion, he reveals what he is holding in his hand (your ring) before sliding it onto your ring finger. “Marry me, (Y/N)?” he asks.

There’s a pause, your eyes never leaving him as you consider his question. “A proposal before I’ve even brushed my teeth?” you finally say, leaning towards him, “You must really love me.”

“And don’t you ever doubt it,” he replies before closing the gap between you, pressing his lips firmly against yours.

Hoseok

Since picking up your ring that morning, he could not stop looking at it. He found himself throughout the day thinking, ‘just one more time,’ before pulling the box out again and peeking inside. And each time, it felt like the wind was knocked out of him. For his excitement was steadily building, but there was also a gnawing feeling, too. In true Hobi fashion, he needed your proposal to be perfect.

Nevertheless, he arrives home early that night to stow away your ring. However, before placing it in its hiding spot (which Hoseok had decided upon weeks ago), he looks at it one more time (he was being serious this time). But with its seemingly mesmerizing powers, he does not notice the front door unlocking, nor you shuffling inside; taking your shoes off; and practically dropping everything in your arms when you spot him - the small, velvet box still in his hands. 

“When did you pick it up?” you asked, excitedly, rushing towards him to get a closer look at it.

He swings around to look at you, unable to hide his horror. “No, (Y/N),” he exclaims, “You’re not supposed to see it yet.”

He tries to hold the ring out of your reach, but you grab his hand in time, holding him still so you can look at your ring. “Wow,” you exclaim, dazzled by its brilliance, “Hobi, it’s beautiful.”

“You weren’t supposed to see it yet,” he repeats himself with a frown.

“Why not?” you ask. He tries to say something about his proposal, but you cut him off, “Please don’t overthink it - even now is the perfect time.”

He breathes a sigh of relief. “I have been overthinking it,” he admits.

“Don’t,” you say, trying to convey as much encouragement as possible, “You could propose to me anywhere - right here; on the sidewalk outside of our home; the grocery store; next to a garbage can, even. The ‘where’ and ‘how’ matters, but also not really. I just want to spend the rest of my life with you.”

“Yeah?” he questions, pulling the ring out of the box.

“Yeah,” you affirm, “Just ask me, Hobi - this is perfect.”

He swallows the lump in his throat, trying to hold back his tears. He takes your hand gently in his. “Will you marry me, (Y/N)?” he asks, quietly. 

Jimin

With your intuition never failing you, you tell him you’ll meet him in the car when he asks to whisk you away to the beach one early morning during late winter. When you are sure that he is outside, you rush back to your bedroom. You make your way to your closet and stand on your tip-toes, groping for the small box you had hid on a high shelf. When your fingers make contact with it, you grab it and stuff it into your coat pocket.

The piece of the beach you are on is secluded. You wait patiently. You eat lunch together and share good conversation, but your mind continues to drift to the box hidden in your pocket. As your excitement and nerves grow, the box almost starts to feel heavy. 

Eventually, he stands up from your picnic blanket (giving you the signal you’ve been waiting for), and you follow suit. He takes your hands gently in his, and he gazes into your eyes. “(Y/N),” he begins, “I don’t think I will have enough words to describe how you make me feel - you make me feel loved, secure, safe, and accepted. But I am hoping that if you give me a chance, I can spend the rest of our lives showing you.”

He dips down on one knee. “Will you marry me?” he asks. He takes his eyes off you for one moment so he can reach into his pocket for your ring. When he turns back, he first looks up but then finds you at eye-level instead - you are on one knee, too. 

He begins to ask what you are doing, but his eyes fall upon the ring (a simple, hammered silver band) that you are holding in your hand. His jaw drops from surprise. You can’t help but giggle at his reaction. “I saw somewhere that it's becoming more common for both partners to have an engagement ring,” you explain, “I couldn’t help myself.”

You start to say more, but he gently tackles you. You land in a heap in the sand, and you are unable to hold back your laughter as he peppers kisses across your face. When he pulls away, he asks, “Why are you so perfect?” as his mind still processes that you got him a ring, too.

Taehyung

You watch him from your place on the bed - his body half-clothed; one hand placed on the frame of the window he is standing in front of; looking down at the streets of Paris. Your eyes scan the contours of his body, trying to commit them to memory.

As if actually feeling your gaze, he turns back to you, a soft smile spreading across his face. 

“Come here, Tae,” you say, suddenly needing him next to you again.

“Yes, ma’am,” he replies, dutifully, sauntering back to the bed. He crawls to you, his eyes never leaving yours. And when you are within reach, he presses several kisses to your bare skin - up your shoulder; your neck; your jaw - before settling himself beside you. 

“Are you happy, (Y/N)?” he eventually asks after many moments of comfortable silence pass between you. He looks up at you through his eyelashes; one of his hands begins to ghost over your torso.

“Of course, Tae,” you sigh, your answer rolling easily off your tongue.

He smiles again as he shifts to kiss you again - your forehead; your cheek; the corner of your mouth. “You make me happy,” you continue as his lips move back to your neck, “This makes me happy. I wish we could just exist - in this moment - forever.”

His lips leave your body at the mention of ‘forever.’ “Forever?” he questions.

You nod your head.

“Hold on,” he says. You reach for him as he moves off the bed again. You protest (almost beg) for him to come back, but he doesn’t listen this time. Instead, he crouches down beside his suitcase and grabs something (you can’t tell what it is yet) from one of the compartments. 

He moves to your side of the bed and sits on the edge of the mattress. Whatever he has grabbed, he holds it out to you.

“I can’t promise that we’ll stay here,” he says, softly, “But I can certainly promise you the part about forever.” 

With a racing heart and butterflies in your stomach, you finally look down to see what he is holding out to you. A ring.

“Will you marry me, (Y/N)?” he asks.

Jungkook

Everyone knows of Jungkook’s avoidance of social media. So it is almost surprising that when he considers how he wants to propose to you, he chooses something he saw on TikTok (or maybe it was Instagram) a long time ago. 

After finally receiving your ring, he brings it everywhere with him - and when you are not looking, he sneaks it out of his pocket and takes a photo of you and the ring. He does this a dozen times - when you go out for dinner; when you are running a quick errand together; during a movie night in; even when you are lying in bed together. Each photo clearly frames the ring, with you in the background, completely unaware of what he is up to. He is endlessly amused by this concept, which somehow transforms the notion of “so close, yet so far” into a positive thing.

When he is satisfied with the amount of photos he has collected, he prints them out and puts them in an envelope. 

And one night, after he has cooked you your favorite meal and you are now sharing a bottle of wine, he brings out the envelope and slides it across the table to you. “What is this?” you ask, curiously, picking up the envelope.

“I don’t know, you tell me,” he says with a giggle.

He watches you carefully as you open the envelope and take out the stack of photos. You hold up the first photo, your eyebrows knitting together as you try to understand what you are seeing. You see yourself, and you see the ring - but how did you come to be in the same photo? You place the first photo down, and pick up the second photo. You have the same question, but you begin to notice the details of the ring - the same details you described to Jungkook when talking about your future engagement ring.

Starting to understand, you begin flipping through the photos at a quicker pace. He giggles at your growing reaction. When you reach the final photo, you look at him, tears begin to form in your eyes. “Is this real?” you ask.

“Of course, it is,” he says, pulling the ring out of his pocket, “(Y/N), will you marry me?”

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I would loveeee a part 2 for the crush series! Cz honestly this one was just sooo cute and wholesome.. Really excited to see what you have in store..

I also wanted to ask if we could have one with them reacting to reader confessing first! 🤭 I'm sorry, I know I'm greedy but I had to ask.

Not greedy at all! Here it is.

Thank you so much for your kind words, and the requests. I really, really, really do appreciate it.

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19. You confess your feelings first (request)

Request from @coffeedepressionsoup

Namjoon: Taking advantage of his day off, you spend the sunny afternoon together, reading on your patio. "Read me something," he says, just as he always does when he needs a break from his book. You thoughtfully thumb through your book, a collection of poems, before deciding on one. "'Understand, I'll slip quietly away from the noisy crowd when I see the pale stars rising...'" you speak, "I'll pursue solitary pathways through the pale twilit meadows, with only this one dream: You come too.'" With the word 'you' only bringing one person to mind, your eyes meet his - he is silent for a moment, considering the meaning of the poem. "I would like that," he says finally.

Jin: The sound of your screams and his laughter fills his living room as he steals a star from you during a game of Mario Party. "Are you kidding me, Seokjin?" you exclaim. "Nope," he laughs. "I hate you," you reply, collapsing dramatically back onto the couch. He gasps as he turns to you. "Take that back," he says, quickly. "Nope," you mimic him, smugly. "Take it back," he repeats, "You don't hate me." You give him the silent treatment. "Well, you've left with me no choice," he says, deviously, reaching for you. You squirm as he begins to tickle you. "Stop," you plead, "I don't hate you, I like-like you." He stops. "Like, like-like?" he asks, trying to process what you said.

Yoongi: You hadn't planned on it. But after a glass of wine with dinner turned into two empty bottles, shared between you and him, your filter was nonexistent. "Yoongi," you call after him, after he gets you settled on his couch. He turns back to you and can't help but smile at the sight of you - sleepy eyes, blanket pulled up to your chin. "I hope you know this doesn't help my crush on you," you slur, "You know, you taking care of me." He chuckles. "Go to sleep, (Y/N)," he says, gently, resisting the urge to confess his feelings for you (because he knows there's a possibility you won't remember in the morning). "Okay, Yoongi," you comply, closing your eyes.

Hoseok: After you both have a tough day, you meet up for a midnight snack and rant session. For a few minutes, the only sound that can be heard in your living room is slurping noises as you both devour your cup noodles. Eventually he sets his cup down on your coffee table before leaning back on the couch- his eyes never leaving you, watching you carefully. When you finish eating, he finally asks, "How are you feeling?" You think a moment. "Better," you say before adding, "Now that you're here." "Not because of the ramen?" he asks, his heart beating faster. You shake your head, "I don't know what it is, but you make me feel better - that's why I like you so much."

Jimin: [Cut to mid-argument between you and him. Very tense, very emotional. You're still in the "just" friends stage, but it's getting harder to manage your feelings.] "You know you can tell me anything, (Y/N)," he pleads, having spent the past hour trying to figure out why you're upset, "You're my best friend." Hearing the word, "friend," you can't help but scoff at him. "Are we not friends?" he questions, unable to hide the hurt on his face. "We are, Jimin," you say, the tears you have been holding back finally pouring over, "But I am falling for you - as in, more than friends - and I don't know what to do." Despite your resistance, he pulls you into a tight hug.

Taehyung: Game night with friends devolves into a messy, chaotic game of charades after a few drinks. Feeling bold (after spending what felt like half the night flirting with Taehyung), you volunteer to go next. Ignoring the prompt you pulled from a hat, you hold up three fingers. "Three words," the group calls, but your eyes are solely focused on him. You nod, and then point to your eye. "I." You nod again, before doing a finger heart. "Love?" You shake your head. "Like?" You nod your head before finally pointing at Tae. "Really?" he asks with a boxy grin, while the rest of your friends protest ("Ew!" "Cringe!" "You guys are gross.")

Jungkook: Your eyes dart between your phone and the man standing in front of you, panic forming in your chest. You could not believe this was a real thing - thinking you were sending a text to your friend ("I'm falling for him") but actually sending it to the person you were referring to (Jungkook). "Who do you like, (Y/N)?" he asks, after seeing the text, "Do I know him?" You nod your head, swallowing the lump in your throat, not quite ready to talk. "Well, do you want to tell me who?" he prods. Your first instinct is to tell him "no," but knowing there would never be a "right" time, you change your mind. "You," you say quietly, averting your gaze. "Really?" he says, excitedly.

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18. When he has a crush on you (part two)

Continuation of this post. Thank you to those who asked for this! I honestly feel like I could turn this into a series.

Namjoon: He did it. He read all 600 pages in preparation for your coffee date (and actually enjoyed every second it). But to his disappointment, you send him a text that morning, "Sorry, Namjoon. Something came up. Rain check?" The other members can't figure out why he sulks for days. When you are finally able to meet, you find that he is already at the cafe and has claimed a table. When he spots you, you can't help but notice the large smiles that appears on his face, making the butterflies in your stomach flutter. "Hey, (Y/N)," he says, brightly, as you approach the table. He stands to give you a hug before gesturing to sit down with him. "We need to talk about that twist at the end," he says. His copy of the book sits on the table, well-worn, dog-eared, pages resembling a rainbow with all of his highlighting.

Jin: You notice a sudden shift in his attitude towards you. Conversations and interactions with him go from being playful, warm, and flirty to distant, cold, and clinical seemingly overnight. At first, you figure he is just having a bad day but when he continues to act that way, you begin to panic. "Jin?" you finally ask, "Did I do something wrong?" "Of course not, (Y/N)," he says, shocked that you would believe such a thing, "It's just - the other day one of the members - well, that doesn't matter. But I'm sorry if I ever took my jokes too far." Now it's your turn to be shocked. "What?" you reply quickly, "You have never taken anything too far. I have had so much fun getting to know you better and hanging out with you." "Really?" he asks as his ears turn red, and he feels butterflies in his stomach.

Yoongi: The next time you see him, he invites Jin, too. "He said he was dying of boredom, and asked to tag along," Yoongi explains to you, which you readily accept, always happy to spend time with the other members. However, that was a lie. "Well?" Yoongi asks his wingman after your hangout ends. "Pathetic," Jin replies, unwilling to sugarcoat what he just witnessed, "It is so painfully obvious they like you, but you did absolutely nothing that would remotely indicate you like them back." Yoongi opens his mouth to argue back, but Jin cuts him off, "Eye contact doesn't count." A pause passes between the two of them. "So, you think they have feelings for me?" Yoongi finally questions. "Yes, you idiot," Jin replies with an arm flail and eye roll, "Just ask them out already."

Hoseok: "Wait, what is that?" you ask, causing both Hoseok and Yoongi to turn towards you, before following your gaze to a jar filled with cash, sitting on the desk in Yoongi's Genius Lab. "Oh, that's nothing," Yoongi replies, but when you don't look convinced, he adds, "I'm saving up for a - new watch?" Before you can question Yoongi about his trust in banks and other financial institutions, Hoseok is guiding you out of the room. "Hobi, where are we going? Why are you acting weird?" you ask, while suddenly becoming aware of your intertwined hands. He stops and gazes at you. "I'm sorry, (Y/N), it's been a weird few days," he explains. "Want to tell me about it?" you prod. "Maybe one day," he smiles, still not helping your confusion, "But for now, how does grabbing lunch with me sound?"

Jimin: Having planned a movie night with you, he is expecting you when he answers his door, but finds two of the members on the other side. "No," he says, sternly, trying to push Jungkook and Taehyung back out the door, "They are going to be here any second." "But we want to meet them," Taehyung pouts. "You can't keep them hidden away forever," Jungkook insists. Jimin begins to asks how they knew you would be together, but stops when they hear a fourth voice, "Jimin?" The three of them turn to look at you - Jimin's face lighting up with excitement (despite the intrusion), and Taehyung and Jungkook's faces filling with curiosity. Knowing who they are, and not wanting to make a bad first impression, you ask, without missing a beat, "We were going to have a movie night, do you want to join?"

Taehyung: As you spend more time with him, his compliments continue - which for you, continues blurring the line between believing you are just friends, and believing you could possibly - maybe - be something more. "How cute," he says, one day, watching you play with Yeontan. "I know, right?" you respond, giggling, as you toss a ball across his living room, and then watch the small dog run eagerly to fetch it. When Taehyung doesn't respond, you glance at him and find him looking back at you. "I was actually talking about you," he says. You roll your eyes, "No, I'm not." His eyes never leave you. "Yes, you are," he insists. Later on, as replay that moment in your head, you begin to convince yourself that friends don't talk to friends like that. There has to be something more.

Jungkook: He stands in your living room, waiting for you to finish getting ready for the listening party you agreed to go with him to. "Sorry for not being ready yet," you call from your bedroom. "It's no big deal, (Y/N), I was early," he replies as he continues to take in the details of your living space - his eyes scanning the books on your bookshelves; the paintings on the walls; the albums sitting in a milk crate by your couch. Everything is just so, you. "I think I'm good to go," you say, breathlessly, breaking him away from this thoughts. He turns and looks at you, a large smile spreading across his face. "Wow, you look really pretty," he says. You flush, his gaze suddenly making you feel shy. "Thanks, JK," you say, and then adding before you can stop yourself, "You do, too."

Author's Note: By the way, sorry for my inconsistent posting. I've really had a lot of fun since starting this blog, but I've also been really going through it lately. Everything that could go wrong, has - I even had to give up my tickets to see Jin at the end of this month. This coming week, I am hoping to write more/post more.

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17. When he has a crush on you

Namjoon: 'I've fucked up,' he thinks to himself. What started as trying to get to know to you more; turned into him accidentally saying he also knew who your favorite author is (because he's a well-read man after all); turned into a coffee date for tomorrow to dissect your favorite author's latest release. He turns the thick novel over in his hands, having already tried looking up cliff notes on the book (which don't exist this time). Finally accepting his fate, he gets settled on his couch, prepared to read a 600-page novel in one night, all because of his crush on you.

Jin: While this is certainly not a case of "he's mean to you because he likes you," Jin does consider teasing you (once he realizes you are OK with it, and willing to give it back to him) a form of affection. Jokes, sarcasm, and roasts become your way of flirting with one another. Despite knowing Jin's sense of humor, the members are still confused by your interactions in the beginning. "Are you and (Y/N) still fighting?" one of the members ask him after spending time with the both of you a few days ago. Confused by the question, Jin responds, "We've never argued before."

Yoongi: 'Will he ever see me as more than a friend?' you often wonder after parting ways with him. While at the same time, he is beating himself up, thinking, 'Why was I so obvious?' after every interaction with you. Apparently, you are supposed to pick up on his hardly there, subtle signs - eye contact for a second longer than what he typically is used to; a smile just a millimeter larger compared to how he normally smiles; a quick pat on your arm or shoulder that almost goes unnoticed. In his opinion, his crush on you is the most apparent thing in the world. He's just not sure why you haven't noticed.

Hoseok: With how much he talks about you ("guess what (Y/N) told me today;" "look at this selfie we took together"), the members feel like they are already best friends with you, and they haven't even met you yet. "Hobi, do you know what a swear jar is?" one of the members asks him one day, cutting him off mid-monologue about you. Hoseok nods his head. "Well, I'm going to set one up, but it's going to be a (Y/N) jar," they explain, jokingly, "You have to start paying to talk about them." Hoseok pulls out his wallet and takes out several bills, "That should cover me for a little bit."

Jimin: Getting ready to start rehearsal, Namjoon notices someone is missing. "Where's Jimin?" he asks the other members after taking a mental roll call. "With (Y/N)," the other members reply in unison, unfazed. As if on cue, Jimin bursts into the practice room, "Sorry, I was-" "With (Y/N)," they say in unison again, still unfazed. Half-impressed by their talking in unison, half-shocked that they picked up on how much time he has spent with you, Jimin opens his mouth to argue, but he is swiftly interrupted. "We're not mad," one of the members insists, "But don't even bother denying it."

Taehyung: Without mentioning the word "crush," he still gives you glimpses into how feels about you. He thinks you look pretty today? "Why are you so cute?" he asks you. You stop and have a deep conversation with him? "Your mind is so beautiful," he tells you. You hit a major milestone at work? "That's my girl," he smiles, pulling you into his arms. His compliments and words of encouragement alone sometimes leaves your head spinning. However, you have to steady yourself because he still hasn't told you that he likes you as more than a friend, and maybe this is just how treats his friends?

Jungkook: When he's around you, he's a mess - heart racing; nervous hands; tripping over words; eyes locked on you, and only you; laughing too hard at a joke you said (maybe not all of these things at once, but at least one of them). He also second guesses everything. "(Y/N), I got a last minute invite to a listening party, do you want to be my plus one?" he asks you. But without waiting for a reply, he continues, "Don't feel pressured to say 'yes,' by the way. If you don't want to go, it's not big deal. You know what? Never mind, it was a stupid idea." You giggle, unperturbed by him, "I would love to go."

Author's Note: Would anyone want a part two for this? I know I wrote this, but I went into this one expecting there to be a little more fluff than what I ended up writing.

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16. Movie night with him

Namjoon: "Namjoon," you finally say, "I love you with all my heart, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you, but please shut up." And you really mean every word you say - you love him, but he is also a movie talker. "Where have we seen him before?" he asks, when a familiar actor appears on screen. Or, "I knew that was going to happen!" Or, "[insert spoiler he saw online before watching the movie]." After shushing him, he falls quiet for a few minutes, but you can see the wheels turning in his head. "(Y/N)?" he eventually whispers, "Do you really want to spend the rest of our lives together?"

Jin: Even after being together so long, movie nights are still an experience with him. He plans for them - making sure he has your favorite brand of popcorn (because he once did a popcorn taste test with you to determine which was the best); your favorite drink; your favorite candy; and a pile of blankets ready to go. "Jin, thank you," you say, looking at the gathered supplies, "But you know, you don't have to do all this, right?" He shushes you as he leads you to the couch. "I know," he says, "But if I can't take you out to the movies, the least I can do is make movie night here kind of enjoyable?"

Yoongi: "Do you want to put on a movie?" he asks, as you begin to wind down for the night. "Are you going to fall asleep within fifteen minutes?" you quickly reply. He feigns being shocked - how could you ever accuse him of such a thing? Nevertheless, you get settled on the couch, one blanket wrapped around the both of you, before choosing what you want to watch. After pressing play, you half-watch the movie, half-start a mental timer - but not even ten minutes go by before he rests his head on your shoulder, soft snores filling your ear. You laugh quietly to yourself, "So predictable."

Hoseok: "No, it's my turn to choose the movie," you insist as he shakes his head. "You chose the last time," he replies before relenting, holding out his hand, "Winner of rock-paper-scissors gets to choose." Never one to turn down a challenge, you hold out your hand and count down with him - you choose paper, he chooses scissors. You are silent for a moment, looking at your hands, before asking, "Best out of three?" Never one to say 'no' to you, he accepts your challenge. And despite him winning the next round, he still happily sighs in the end, asking, "What do you want to watch, princess?"

Jimin: You try to recall the last time you finished watching a movie with him, and honestly, you can't. What starts as an innocent movie night with your boyfriend, always quickly devolves into something else - for him, there is just something about the dim lighting and being close to you (or maybe its because movie nights often happen after you haven't seen each other in a while). You are typically able to resist his initial, soft touches (an arm wrapped around you, or a hand on your thigh). As his touching gets needier, you try to warn him, but your voice cuts off when he leans in to kiss your neck.

Taehyung: As the credits of the movie begin to roll, you hear him sniffle. You turn to look at him but find he is looking the opposite way, as if to hide his face from you. You crane your neck to try to get a better look at him. "Tae, are you crying?" you ask. "What? No," he replies, suspiciously, still not looking at you. "Taehyung?" you try again as you reach for him, trying to turn him towards you. He resists for a moment before finally looking at you. "You are crying!" you exclaim with a smile, "The ending was good, wasn't it?" He continues to act shy as you lean into to kiss away his tears.

Jungkook: He thought he was being clever when he turned a scary movie on - it would be just another excuse to hold you close (and to maybe gently tease you about being scared, but don't worry - he'll protect you). However, as the movie reaches its halfway mark, he is watching through his fingers, his heart pounding in his ears. After another jump scare, he leaps for the remote and turns the TV off entirely. "I hope you know I'm going to have nightmares tonight," you pout. Sensing a chance to at least redeem himself, he pulls you into his arms, "Don't worry, I'll protect you."

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15. When you cry

Namjoon: Feeling so protective of you, he has to hold himself back. He would prefer to demand to know what made you so upset, but he knows his intensity is not going to be helpful. Instead, he does the exact opposite and exercises expert constraint - he handles you like you are the most fragile thing in the world, hands ghosting over your body (your back, your shoulders, and down your arms) to comfort you. He knows that in time, when you're ready, you will open up about what happened, and then he can help you.

Jin: For someone who is practically a walking joke book, he is devoid of jokes when he sees you cry. Instead, he needs to get to the bottom of what is making you upset, "What happened? Are you hurt? Who did this? Do I need to beat someone up?" "I just need to cry, Jin," you will sometimes tell him. He sighs as he pulls you into his arms. "OK, that's OK," he reassures you, rubbing your back comfortingly, "But you know I've got your back - if something is the matter, you can always tell me, you know?"

Yoongi: Sensing the storm brewing within you, even before you begin crying, he asks if you're OK. Unfortunately, his question is what makes you finally break. "No, (Y/N)," he pleads, "Please don't cry." He gathers you in his arms, pressing a kiss to your temple. He stays silent while you cry, wanting to give you the space to fully feel your emotions. And when your tears begin to slow, he finally asks with the utmost concern in his voice, "How are you feeling now? Better? Worse? How can I help you?"

Hoseok: He is always quick to react - he will wordlessly wrap his arms around, rocking you slightly back and forth as you continue to cry. However, sometimes, as you begin to calm down, you notice he is sniffling, too. You look up at him and are greeted by his red nose, puffy eyes. "Hobi," you say, unable to stop yourself from feeling amused, "We can't both be crying." He sniffles again. "I'm sorry, (Y/N), I can't help it," he says, hugging you tighter, "When you're sad, it makes me feel sad, too."

Jimin: As soon as the first tears begin to fall, he is reaching you for you to gently wipe them away. And as much as he hates seeing you cry, his eyes never leave you. "Tell me what happened, (Y/N)," he gently prods, "I can only help if I know what's made you feel this way." Your eyes finally meet his piercing gaze, and for a moment you consider him telling you don't want to talk about it. However, he is looking at you with such unmistakable love and care that you know he means it when he says he wants to help.

Taehyung: "Nope," he says, resolutely, "You know crying's not allowed, (Y/N) - not on my watch." Nonetheless, he still hands you tissues before pulling you into a nearly crushing, bear hug. He goes back and forth between gently shushing you, and cooing phrases while stroking your hair, like "I love you" - "Everything will be OK, I'll make sure of it" - "It's OK to cry, but please don't be sad, (Y/N)." When you stop crying, he breathes a sigh of relief, suddenly aware of the tension he was holding onto just moments ago.

Jungkook: He freezes just for a moment - feeling guilty he did not see how upset you were sooner - before springing into action. "Come here, (Y/N)," he says as he opens his arms wide, which you immediately fall into, needing to feel him around you. He relies on gentle humming and back rubs to help soothe you (and maybe to soothe him, too). Eventually, you finally say, "I think I'm feeling better." You begin to pull away but he still clings onto you, wanting to make sure you are 100% before letting go.

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hi, i love your work so much! Could you do one with how/when the boys each realise that their S/O is THE ONE? Doesn't have to be anything big or grand, totally up to you though

Thank you so much! I apologize for the delay, but here it is. I had a lot of fun writing this one. :-)

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14. When he realizes you're the one

Anonymous request

Namjoon: The realization comes in the form of a late-night bike ride along the Han River. What starts as a slow ride, wanting to just clear your minds, quickly becomes a challenge to a race when you see the bike path void of anyone else. You talk trash to one another as you line up at the imaginary starting line, before adjusting your helmets and counting down together. And somewhere between the wind whipping through your hair and clothes from pedaling so fast; him initially being in the lead ("too slow," he calls over his shoulder); and then you somehow beating him ("better luck next time, loser," you boast), the words "right person, right place, right time" crosses his mind.

Jin: The realization comes in the form of a late-night visit with you, after a stressful rehearsal leaves him feeling on edge, and a little self-conscious. "Jin, take a breath," you finally say after he launches into a rant; his ears progressively getting redder, his voice progressively getting louder. He stops and looks at you with wide eyes, trying to regain his breath. "Hey, what do you call a sad strawberry?" you ask, trying to distract him, "A blueberry!" Your joke seemingly breaking the tension, he rolls his eyes and tells you what a terrible joke it was - but deep down, suddenly feeling relieved, knowing he found a person like you, who can help him find the perfect balance in everything.

Yoongi: The realization comes in the form of a first pressing of one of his all-time favorite albums - when he tears away the gift wrapping from the album, he is left speechless for a moment. "How did you get this?" he finally asks, turning the record over gently in his hands. "A violent bidding war on eBay - don't really want to talk about it," you reply, simply. "Come here," he smiles, setting the album aside before reaching for you, pulling you into his lap. He tries to thank you, but suddenly he can't find all of the words needed to describe how he feels in that moment - to feel understood; and to feel loved; and to want to love you right back.

Hoseok: The realization comes in the form of you finally allowing him to teach you one of his dance routines. "I promise I won't shift into my scary, dance teacher mode," he vows as he guides you into the dance studio. Keeping his promise, he watches you proudly instead when you try the routine by yourself, despite tripping at one point and then improvising for nearly half of it. While still looking in the mirrors at the end of the routine, your eyes meet, and he feels a sudden shift within him. Is this love? Not knowing what he is thinking, you ask, "How did I do?" "That was amazing, baby," he says, promising himself he would return to that thought sooner than later.

Jimin: The realization comes in the form of threats of violence (sort of) after he reads more hateful comments online. "Jimin, you can't listen to them," you insist, taking his phone from him. "I know," he says, quietly, leaving you less than convinced. "Jimin?" you ask, only getting a hum in response. You sigh. "What do you want me to do? Do you want me to fight them all?" you continue, shadowboxing the air, "Because I will if that would you make feel better." He cracks a smile, reaching for your raised fists, "You're going to hurt yourself." In that moment, he feels a mixture of emotions - hurt, guilt, but also a sudden, undeniable sense of love and admiration for you.

Taehyung: The realization comes in the form of being alone in a darkroom, developing photos he took of you. The actual process is automatic for him so when he finally looks at - really looks at - the drying photos, he feels like he suddenly can't breathe. "I love them," he repeats in his head as he bursts out of the darkroom, slamming the door behind him. As if on cue, his phone begins ringing in his pocket. "Hi," he breathes, "(Y/N)." You giggle. "Everything OK, Tae?" you ask, but not waiting for an answer, "I was wondering if you wanted to grab dinner together?" "That'd be great," he says when he realizes you can't see him nodding his head. "Great! See you soon, Tae," you reply.

Jungkook: The realization comes in the form of a surprise, one Sunday morning when you are about to leave his apartment to do errands together. "Keys, wallet, (Y/N)," he mutters to himself, patting down his pockets, before reaching for your hand. He finally looks at you, and a large smile spreads across his face, "Are you wearing my clothes?" The sight of you in a borrowed sweatshirt and pair of cargo pants makes his pulse race, not because he is upset, but there is something about shared clothing and doing mundane tasks together that feels oddly intimate to him - something he hopes to experience with you for the rest of his life.

Author's Note: We're just going to pretend I haven't been MIA. Thank you for the request! It was a lot of fun to write.

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13. His ideal first date

Namjoon: His ideal date would be a long walk on the beach followed by - Sike! It’s a trip to an art museum. He would enjoy strolling through the different exhibits, stopping at pieces that catch both your eyes along the way. While he is somewhat of an art connoisseur, he doesn't need you to be, too. And while he would definitely look at whatever is front of him (painting, sculpture, artifact, etc.), he would also sneak a glance to see your reaction to the piece (and then sneak another glance because he thinks you are too cute).

Jin: A first date at an arcade is an obvious choice in his opinion. He thinks it would help with the first date nerves, and he could easily match your vibe - if you are not good at arcade games, he would share his tips and tricks to get the highest score, cheering you on along the way. If you are a game lover, and just as competitive as him, then it's game on (literally). Depending on your comfort level, he would begin waging silly bets, like winner gets a kiss on the cheek (but wouldn't that make you both winners?).

Yoongi: This might actually be a second date idea, but he would love to have a date where you cook dinner together. After choosing the recipe together, he would have fresh ingredients delivered before you arrive. And with music playing softly, and wine poured, you would first pore over the written recipe, debating whether to follow the instructions exactly or if you can take creative liberties. And as you begin prepping, you find that you both move around each other in a perfect, in-sync rhythm, like you have always cooked together.

Hoseok: He would want your first date to be unique, so not really thinking it through, he would suggest an escape room. However, halfway through, he would remember that he is absolutely useless when it comes to solving escape room riddles. Sensing his embarrassment as the escape room attendant lets you out, you would reassure him that it was OK ("we were so close, Hobi"). And not wanting the date to end (because you still had a lot fun), you ask him if he would want to get ice cream with you before calling it a night.

Jimin: He always imagined a picnic on the beach would be a memorable first date. He would bring lunch, making sure to pack some of your favorite snacks (if he knew those already). On the way to the beach, he would give you control of the AUX. At the beach, he would spread out a blanket before making a show of presenting what he packed for lunch. Throughout the date, he would find himself scooting closer to you. Noticing this, and feeling bold, you would rest your head on his shoulder, and he would wrap an arm around you in turn.

Taehyung: Even though he is not a coffee drinker, he thinks you can never go wrong with a classic coffee date. If the weather is nice, you sit would out on the cafe's patio. With iced Americanos in front of you, you would alternate between comfortable small talk (taking your time with getting to know one another) and people watching as they pass by. At the end of the date, he would give you a small peck on the cheek. And just before you are about to part ways, he turns around and asks, "Are you doing anything tomorrow night?"

Jungkook: Knowing how competitive he can be, he would have second thoughts about suggesting bowling as a first date, but would change his mind when he spots you (already wearing a pair of bowling shoes). Like Jin, he would follow your lead - if you are equally as competitive, hope you can keep up (and be warned, he's going to show off all night now)! Otherwise, he would see it as a chance to get close to you - "this is how you should throw the ball," he says with one hand hovering over your hip, while his other hand guides yours.

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12. He's being clingy

Namjoon: "Oh, (Y/N), I'm happy you picked up," he says in a hushed tone while on the phone with you. "I'm happy you called, Joonie," you reply, "But I thought you were going to be super busy today." He laughs. "I am," he admits, "But I snuck away for a few minutes." You tell you him you don't want to get him in trouble, but he insists you won't. He changes the subject, and ask how your day is going. After you give a quick synopsis, you hear him sigh happily. "It's really nice hearing your voice, (Y/N)," he says. You ask him if he would like to come over later. "I thought you would never ask," he replies.

Jin: While waiting for your dinner to finish baking in the oven, he traps you in a bear hug. After several moments pass, you begin to pull away (kind of surprised he doesn't try to first), but he continues to cling onto you. "Jin, is everything OK?" you ask, one hand rubbing his back. He sighs deeply. "I just really missed you today," he admits, "I couldn't wait to get home to you." You begin to say something, but the oven timer goes off. You try to pull away again, but he stays still. "Jin, our food is going to burn," you remind him. "Fine," he huffs, letting you slip away from him, "But I will need more cuddles later."

Yoongi: He has always been a hand-holder. So he takes you by surprise one day, when all he wants to do is kiss you. "One more," he says throughout the day before landing a single kiss (or sometimes a few) anywhere he can (your lips, cheeks, forehead, neck). At the end of the day, as you are brushing your teeth before bed, he comes up behind you, his arms snaking around your waist, and kisses your shoulder. "I'm not complaining, but what is with all the kisses today?" you ask. "What are you talking about?" he replies, quickly, but his mischievous grin tells you he knows exactly what you mean.

Hoseok: "Thanks, by the way," you tell him after you get home from an event you attended together. "For what?" he asks, curiously. "For being my bodyguard tonight," you giggle, "I don't think you left my side once." He flushes red, internally panicking as he tries to think of an excuse for why he had been your shadow. "It's OK, Hobi," you reassure him, before lowering your voice, "It's sexy when you get a little possessive." A smirk appears on his face as pulls you into his arms, his confidence boosted by your compliment, "I just don't want anyone getting too close. You're mine."

Jimin: Having just woken up, you try climbing out bed but find you cannot get far because his arms are hooked around you. You try again, but his grip comfortably tightens. "Jimin, I need to get up," you say. "No, you don't," he replies, sleepily, snuggling his face into your hair. "Jimin, I need to start getting ready," you try again. "You have plenty of time," he shoots back, "Five more minutes?" When you try to refuse, he bargains, "Okay, ten more minutes?" You sigh, amused by his determination to cuddle. "Ten more minutes," you agree. He somehow pulls you closer, and you both begin to drift asleep again.

Taehyung: It's as if he and Yoongi switched bodies because Tae, who typically prefers kisses, spends one day as if he's trying to set the record for the longest time holding hands. Whenever he gets the chance, he is quietly reaching for your hand. He holds your hand during breakfast; while doing errands; and then while cuddling on the couch for the evening. When you finally climb into bed, his hand finds yours in the dark. "Tae, I don't think holding hands while we sleep is going to work," you say, trying to free yourself from his grip. He finds your hand again. "Too bad, (Y/N)," he giggles, "We're going to try."

Jungkook: "You have to go now?" he pouts, following you to his front door, "Can't you stay a little longer?" He is looking at you now with his big, boba eyes, so you avoid his gaze, knowing that you will give in the moment you look at him. "I just stayed a little longer," you reply, simply, "Anyway, I need to be up early tomorrow." He grabs your hand and begins gently pulling you back to him. "That's OK," he says, "If you stay, I can make you breakfast before you go." You finally look at him, considering his offer. "OK," you say after a moment. His face lights up with excitement, "I'll go grab you a t-shirt and sweatpants!"

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Taking a break tonight - and this time I’m being serious. I have two papers (grad school) that are due tonight so I should probably focus on those.

I will definitely be back tomorrow night with a new preference!

The Yoongi one shot is still in progress.

I have a list of ideas for preferences, but if you would like to see something in particular please feel free to request it (here).

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Hi Zoe! Love your work!! 💜

Could you please do one with the boys apologising after their first big fight with their partner? Angst but with fluff endings if you don't mind 🤗

Thank you for your kind words, and thank you for your request! Here it is!

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11. He apologizes after your first fight

Request from @coffeedepressionsoup

Namjoon: After taking some time to calm down, you're both ready to apologize (after you both rehearsed your apology in your heads nearly a dozen times, of course). Because you're so anxious, you accidentally begin speaking at the same time, "I'm sorry - wait, what? - no, you go first - no, you go first." You both stop, and when your eyes meet, you break out into laughter over the awkwardness. "Do you mind I go?" he asks, and you shake your head in response. "I should be the only one apologizing anyway," he continues, "I don't know why I have to always be right, but I am working on it - and I'm just hoping you will give me another chance to prove it."

Jin: Getting ready to dial his phone number again for the umpteenth time, Jin returns suddenly to your apartment with a bouquet of flowers and a shopping bag after leaving mid-argument. Seeing that the bouquet contains your favorite flowers, and that the shopping bag is filled with your favorite snacks, you begin to thank him and apologize but he cuts you off. "These are more than a peace offering," he says, his nerves slowly turning his ears bright red, "It hurt me when you said that I don't listen to you. And sure, knowing your favorite flowers and favorite snacks are the bare minimum, but I want to make sure you know that I'm always listening."

Yoongi: After working hard to base your relationship on openness and communication, his silence is almost like torture. Once you cool down from your argument, you seek him out immediately. You find him in his studio, staring at blank computer screens. "Cool song," you say, attempting to break the tension. Having cooled down, too, he cracks a smile. "Come here," he says, grabbing ahold of you and pulling you onto his lap, before continuing, "I'm sorry for being so rotten earlier." "It's OK-" you begin, but he cuts you off. "No, it's not," he insists, "I've been stressed, and I shouldn't have taken it out on you - you never deserve that, (Y/N)."

Hoseok: What started as a normal disagreement, turns into a heated argument that ends with you calling each other names. Never thinking it would go that far, you are both embarrassed after taking some time to cool off. Struggling to meet his gaze, you look down at your lap when you ask, "Do you think we can come back from this, Hobi?" He considers your question for a moment before he reaches out, gently tilting your chin up so you are looking at him. "Yes, I do, (Y/N)," he says, sincerely. "I am sorry for calling you a name, and I know you're sorry to. Relationships take work, and I know we will work hard to not make the same mistakes again."

Jimin: Not being able to stand another minute of arguing with him, you retreat to your bedroom. You close the door behind you, before climbing in to your bed and wrapping yourself in your blankets to muffle the sound of your crying. You don't know how much time passes before you hear the door creak open. "(Y/N)?" Jimin asks, softly. You don't respond. He makes his way to his side of the bed. You feel the mattress sink as he lies beside you, and you don't fight when he start getting under the covers with you. Once he is settled, he whispers, "I'm sorry, (Y/N). Please don't hate me." Wiping your tears, you whisper back, "I could never hate you, Jimin."

Taehyung: Your argument gets louder and louder until eventually he hits a decibel which causes you to recoil. Your reaction stuns him; he looks at you with wide eyes and mouth agape. He reaches for you - despite your first instinct being to shake him off (as you are still trying to process what just happened), you let him pull you close. "I swear I didn't mean to yell like that, (Y/N)," he pleads. "I know you didn't, Tae," you reply, "I was yelling, too." He nods, thinking carefully about what to say next. "I don't think there's anything I can do to take it back," he finally says, "But I promise I will work hard to prove I'm not like that - I'm sorry for fighting with you to begin with. I love you."

Jungkook: It had been an hour since you stormed out during your first argument with him. As soon as the door slammed shut behind you, you had wanted to turn around but your stubbornness got the best of you. When you return, you find him, with a red nose and puffy eyes, sitting on the couch. When he sees you, he pats the seat beside him, inviting you to come sit with him, and you do so without hesitation. "I'm so sorry, (Y/N)," he says. "I wasn't being fair." You apologize, too. "But can you promise me something?" he continues, "If there is a next time, please don't storm out - I didn't like that." You hold up your pinky to promise him you wouldn't do it again.

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10. You've had a bad day

Namjoon: "Do you want to just vent?" he asks before you even beginning tell him about your day, "Or would you like advice too?" The first time he asked you this, you were taken aback. Noticing your lack of response back then, he was quick to clarify. "I promise I don't mind either," he explained. "I just want to make sure that I am actually helping you; and not making it worse." Whichever you choose, he listens carefully to every word you say in order to make sure you feel heard.

Jin: Knowing you're not ready to talk about your day, Jin suggests taking a walk. Disguised by the darkness of the night, you are able to walk comfortably hand-in-hand. He never wants to push you to talk but after walking in silence, with him growing increasingly worried, he is willing to at least provoke you to talk. After him telling you a fourth pun, you say, "Please, Jin, no more." He shakes his head in refusal. "Too bad, (Y/N)," he starts, "I'm going to keep telling you jokes until you talk to me."

Yoongi: He could tell you were having a bad day just by the way you were texting him throughout the day. So knowing that, he decides to do something to cheer you up. Just before you get home, he begins running a warm bath for you. He sets out fresh towels and a bath bomb (if you want it) before lighting some candles. When you get home, he gently guides you to the bathroom. "Time to relax, (Y/N)," he half-suggests, half-commands. "You're not allowed to come out until you're pruney. Do want me to bring you a glass of wine?"

Hoseok: After dinner, which was spent telling him about your bad day, he finds you taking out your aggression while washing the dishes, scrubbing them just a little too hard. "Don't worry about the dishes, (Y/N)," he says. You are about to protest but are caught off guard by him beginning to massage your shoulders. He shushes you. "I'll do them, but I just want to make sure you're OK first," he explains, continuing to work on the knots in your shoulders. "I'm not hurting you am I?" You shake your head and lean into his touch.

Jimin: When you get home, you cannot hold back your tears anymore. He comes to greet you, but is quickly surprised (and then alarmed) to find you still by the front door; bag still in hand (held limply by your side); one shoe on and one shoe off; and tears streaming down your face. "(Y/N)?" he asks, rushing to your side, "Are you OK? What happened?" "I had a bad day," you sob. He wipes your tears with his sleeves before taking your bag, and helping you out of your coat (and other shoe). "Let's talk about it," he says, gently.

Taehyung: "Alexa, please play my soft jazz playlist," he says from beside you on the couch. Your living room fills with the sound of a soft, slow (kind of romantic) standard. "Come on, (Y/N)," he says as he stands up and offers you his hand. You hesitate for a moment before relenting, allowing him to pull you up and into his arms. "This will help," he promises as he begins to sway with you gently, "The music will help. The movement will help. And not to brag, but I think letting me hold you will also help."

Jungkook: "Quick, Bam," he calls to his dog while pointing in your direction, "(Y/N) is upset! Can you please cheer them up?" Bam, as if he actually understood his Dad, trots over to you, and gives you ample nose nudges and kisses. Jungkook watches the interaction between you fondly before eventually asking, "Did that help?" You nod, wiping some of the dog's kisses away. "Good," he says with a content sigh, "Because I hate seeing you so sad - and I think Bam agrees with me."

Author's Note: Surprise! When I got home, I powered through and wrote this. I am still a wreck, though.