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Once we've hung up I turn to Jimin who has a sleepy smile on his cute face.
"What's got you smiling like that, handsome?" I say and he chuckles, his hand gentling stroking my thigh.
"First of all, I wake up seeing you, then..." he draws imaginary shapes as he talks, that smile still playing on his full lips.
"I wake up to you in my dress shirt, looking absolutely gorgeous..."
I roll my eyes at his cute compliments, Park Jimin is such a flirt he has a way with words and looks...
"And finally, I wake up hearing you calling me your boyfriend while talking to someone else." I chuckle, melting in front of his dangerous cuteness.
"Well, you are my boyfriend." I point out and he sits up, carefully keeping the sheet to his waist as he gets closer until his face is inches from mine.
"It never gets old, hearing you say it. It makes me so happy, you have no idea. I feel so energetic now, I feel like the world can crumble down, I'll still be so happy."
I quickly shut him up with a soft peck, failing to resist his charm.
"About that, we have to make a decision." I tell him, and after hearing his little speech, I've decided not to bring Taehyung in consideration here.
Isn't that what he meant when he said we shouldn't depend on each other?
I'll make a decision without considering how he'll be affected.
"Tell me." Jimin looks me in the eye and I struggle to focus between his hand on my upper thigh, the look in his eyes and the smirk on his lips-
I take his hand in mine, forcing my focus and bringing a little serious to the conversation.
"People saw us kissing while we waited for the car, last night and followed us to our hotel." Jimin's face falls serious and a concerned look replaces the happy and cheerful one.
"I'm so sorry-" he whispers, looking down almost ashamed.
"No." I cut before he says another word. "Why would you be sorry, why would you apologise, Jimin?"
"I don't know...Taehyung will see it-" now I feel ashamed that he'd think about that...
"Taehyung is my ex-boyfriend. He broke up with me, and I'm with you now.
I told him we were together last night, so it won't be a shock to him.
You did nothing wrong, and therefore nothing to be sorry for." Jimin nods to me, relief obvious in his eyes.
"So what should we do?" He asks and I glance at my phone, my heart pounding at the sight of one notification amongst the hundred others...
I force myself to ignore it which is extremely hard. I turn off my screen.
"My manager called to ask me what we want to do, whether we leave the rumours break out or if he makes a statement to officialise." I explain and Jimin seems to take it all into consideration.
"If we officialise, you'll get a lot of attention." I warn him to what he nods quietly.
"I think it would be safer for you to officialise, Yeona. Rumours leave room for interpretation, it leaves room for imagination.
If you have a statement published, no assumptions can be made.
You know what I mean?" I nod, looking down at his hand in mine, my heart clenching no matter how hard I fight to push Taehyung out of my mind and heart.
"I'll call my manager and tell him." I tell Jimin who nods, his messy hair hair falling over his forehead.
I plant a soft kiss on Jimin's plump lips and stand to make the call.
"We made our decision." I announce, convincing myself as I do. "Please make an announcement. I don't want rumours to take a disproportionate turn."
"Alright. I wouldn't have told you had you made the opposite decision, but I think it wise to make the announcement." He admits with a chuckle and I laugh lightly along with him.
"Thank you for everything, Han Gyeol. You're always saving me." He laughs fondly on the other end.
"Well, you're the secret to my monthly income, I ought to protect you." I scoff, although laughing because I know how fond he is of me.
"Alright, I'll see you tomorrow when we return to Seoul." I tell him.
"You take care, okay? Come back rested and in one piece. Make the most of the day with your boyfriend." I nod even though he can't see me and we say goodbye before hanging up.
Turning to the bedroom door I hear the water running and guess Jimin must be in the shower, so I let myself glance at the notification that caught my eye earlier.
I open the text message with a shaky finger.
Well you sure made a statement with that leaked picture...
I hope you'll be happy with Jimin. Maybe we'll cross paths again someday.
I'm grateful for all the moments we spent together,
I love you, always have and always will.
Taehyung.
I can't think. I can't do anything but stare at the text blankly, unable to wrap my mind around it.
I made a statement? Is he saying he got hurt by the leaked picture of Jimin and I kissing? Of course he did.
Had the positions been reversed and I had seen a picture of him kissing someone-
I'd be hurt, I'd hate it...
He's always loved me? He always will?
Why does he tell me this?
I shake my head, trying to ignore the feelings storming through my heart. I grip on my phone and turn it off, unable to reply anything to Taehyung.
The sound of a door closing snaps me out of it and I turn to see Jimin, wearing nothing but a towel around the lower part of his toned waist, betraying the beginning of his V line.
His eyes find mine and he waves with a cute smile, his eyes disappearing in the process. I'm unable to resist the softness radiating from him and smile back, walking back into the room.
"He'll make the announcement and publish it today." Jimin nods while getting dressed.
"Jiminah..." he turns to me, buttoning up his torn jeans.
"It might be hard." I point out, fidgeting with my fingers.
He frowns and finishes pulling on the white sweater over his black shirt.
"I mean, because of the dramas I've acted in, a lot of people wish for me to be with Seokjin or Taehyung; before Ji Chang Wook made the announcement regarding his relationship, people even made assumptions regarding our relationship.
And when he went official, some people went after his girlfriend telling her she came in between me and Chang Wook when we've never even thought of each other in any other way then friends-"
I stop talking the second Jimin's hands come in gentle contact with my skin as he cups my face.
"I know, Yeona. You're a public figure it comes with inconveniences. It's okay. I can endure it."
I nod, releasing a deep breath.
"I wish being with me didn't push all these burdens and problems on you." I whine, sealing my lips in a pout, and Jimin's stretch in a graceful smile.
"It's all worth it." He whispers close to my lips. "And every second I spend with you makes it all the more worth it.
All I need is to look at you and none of it matters." A giggle escapes my lips, finding his words cheesy even if they're incredibly moving and even if I know how sincere he is.
"Sorry...You're just so cute." I say, my hands on his slim waist.
"I know." He replies, smirking my way and just like that he flips the switch from cute to hot. I can't with this man.
I playfully slap his abs and he grabs my hands just then, causing me to meet his eyes. He finds a way to surprise me when I see he's back looking all cute and soft.
Most of the men around me have a crazy duality, but what's crazy about Park Jimin is that he masters it flawlessly.
"I want to spend the day with you." He quickly says and I chuckle, agreeing.
"And since we're official, we don't even have to worry about people seeing us having romantic moments." He adds slyly and I lock my arms around his waist.
"I'd like that. Although we do have to be careful with being recognised." I point out to what Jimin nods seriously.
"Now, I love it when you wear my dress shirts, but I doubt you'll go unnoticed if you go out like that." He lifts one eyebrow and I roll my eyes. Of course I was gonna change, that boy, I swear...
I grab clothes out of my suitcase and pull out loose jeans with a pink sweater.
I tie my hair in a high ponytail, styling it carefully before applying a little make up on my face.
After pulling on my filas, I grab my small bag and join Jimin by the door. He looks up from his phone and smiles brightly at the sight of me, offering me his hand to hold.
I give him sunglasses, put mine on and then take his hand in mine.
"Now we're ready to go." He grins happily my way and we both head to the elevator taking us out of the hotel.
We blend in easily, looking like any average couple in our cosy spring outfits.
I take out my buzzing phone and see the notification of the SM announcement regarding my relationship with Jimin.
I show it to him and he reads it slitently.
Hello, this is SM Entertainment.
This statement is about actress Lee Yeona and the rumours which broke out last night.
We prioritise our artists' opinions and and their important personal matters as well as their security.
Lee Yeona and Park Jimin who was seen by her side at the Award show last night are indeed dating. We would like everyone to respect their privacy and receive those news with kindness.
It's up to our artists to share their personal matters or not, therefore, avoid prying on their personal schedules.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the fans who continue to show love and support towards our artists.
Thank you.
I smile up at Jimin who returns it, neither of us needing to say anything about the statement. We resume our walk in the busy streets, chatting, joking and laughing every now and again.
We have lunch in a comfortable western restaurant and then take a walk by the Nam River.
"I'd love come to the festival here next year. Don't you think that would be great?" I glance at the river, picturing the picturesque festival...
"That would be incredibly magical." I whisper while picturing that day.
Jimin steps back, wrapping me in a back hug, his chin resting on my head so I relax, my hands holding onto his locked arms. We both watch the beautiful and peaceful landscape.
"I love you so much, Yeona." He whispers and I close my eyes, memorising the way he says it, his slightly uneven breath when he admits it, the way his heart beats slightly faster...The way his arms slightly tighten their grip.
He's such a precious angel...
"You know, Yeona..." I nod, keeping silent for him to go on.
"I know that we won't stay together forever."
I feel my heart clench at his words, but I don't dare contradict him, we both know he's right.
"I want you to know that whatever the reason is for our parting, I'll never hold it against you.
And if that reason is Taehyung, I'll never hold it against him either.
I know that you two are meant to be. One way or another you'll find your way back.
I just hope you'll never feel bad for choosing him."
I keep silent for a few long minutes, pondering on what to say, thinking of the right thing to say that would truly express what I feel and think.
"And I want you to know..." I pause, my hands gripped on his arm, staring in the distance.
"I loved you so much all these years. And I love you so much still, even if it's not in the same way.
You've always had a special place in my heart, we've been to every place two people can be in except from strangers.
Acquaintances, friends, best friends, crush...I tried to hate you for a while after you rejected me but failed miserably.
Do you have any idea how hard it was getting over you?" I question with a smile, turning my head and lifting it in his direction.
He smiles, although a glint of sadness betrayed in his starry orbs.
"I know.
I still hate myself for being such a kid. I knew you had a huge crush on me, I knew you really loved me." He admits and I listen to him with a smile, enjoying that we can talk about the past this way...
"I knew it and I loved you too back then. But we remained so long without doing anything about it, we grew closer and closer.
That day, I never expected you to confess.
I was so taken aback, what's worse, and that's the part I hate the most about the fact that we were teens back then.
I was too proud to come back to you and tell you the truth.
I saw you crying, and then I saw you smiling with Yoongi.
It drove me crazy, I hated myself so much for being so dumb. Yet I still didn't muster up the courage to go up to you and tell you I loved you."
I smile and press my lips on his arm, letting out a heavy yet comfortable sigh.
"But even when you were trying to get over me, you couldn't stay away." He teases and I chuckle, not trying to deny it.
It's true. I went on with my habits, sharing snacks, going to our haunted house to read or play games of uno and so many others...
It hurt so bad to be around him after he rejected me, but I couldn't be away from him I hated the mere thought of it.
"By the way, how did Hoseok find out you were trying to get over me by dating him?" He asks curiously, mischief far too obvious in his voice and I can't help but roll my eyes, despite being unable to repress the smile betraying my fondness for Jimin.
"Well, all the time we spent together kinda got on his nerves." I shrug to what Jimin chuckles, planting a soft kiss on my hair.
"Then...the breaking point- well, this is beyond embarrassing for me so don't you dare tease me in the future."
"Ah...I don't think I can make such a promise." By his laugh I know he's excited about having something new to tease me about.
"Well..."
A gasp escapes his lips and he laughs as he must've thought of something.
"Okay, if it's what I think it is-"
"Well if you're thinking that I said your name-"
"Ah~" Jimin buries his face in the crook of my neck, chuckling while my cheeks burn up with the embarrassment.
"Jimin~" he clowns me and I gently nudge him, burning with embarrassment.
"I don't know what's wrong with me, I guess when I'm in love I'm just completely consumed by that person..." I defend, truly feeling like I've got some sort of problem.
"Nothing's wrong with you, Yeona.
Plus, you have no idea how hot it is for me to know that." He whispers in my ear, his voice both cute and sexy, low and tempting.
I feel even shier and my cheeks burn up twice as much.
However I don't move away from his embrace.
"Ah...I love you so much I think my chest might explode." He breathes out dramatically causing me to laugh.
"Please refrain that from happening." I joke and we both chuckle lightly, although gasping as drops of rain alert us of the coming shower.
Jimin loosens his arms from around me and I turn around to face him, neither of us moving, unbothered by the rain.
He takes a long glance at me, studying my features so carefully, so lovingly before slowly leaning in and pressing his lips on mine.
I wrap my arms around him and melt into the kiss, even more comfortable in that beautiful setting, smiling as the rain starts falling a little heavier.
When we part to take a breath, we both laugh wholeheartedly at the situation.
We're both increasingly drenched and the rare people around us are all running for shelter.
"I think we should get to some place dry." He points out to what I nod, taking his hand and running with him to a cosy looking restaurant.
"Let's grab a coffee here." He suggests as soon as we enter the place, immediately met by a warm atmosphere, most people here taking a warm drink to counter the effect of the rain.
Today is such a perfect day...
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Hey guys! Finally updated! I was busy, and I have had only little time to write so here 🥰💜
Thank you for waiting!
I love you guys a lot 🥰
Wattpadly yours,
Tiffany 💜
He's STUNNING
Also, I wanted to share bf material Jimin because he's everything 😭💜
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