Chapter 21 - 21. Flustered

Friday Morning

Even though I still felt tired I pushed myself to get out of bed so I had enough time to get ready before Jungkook showed up. The thought of going for a run with him this morning made me excited.

I slipped into some black leggings and a hoodie seeing as it was chilly outside. My window had light frost accumulated at the corners of the frame.

A familiar beep sounded. It was a message from Kookie saying that he was waiting downstairs. I grabbed my water bottle before heading down to the front of my building. As I stepped out into the chilling frost of the morning Jungkook stood on the sidewalk wearing all black. He flashed me a big smile as he noticed me approaching.

"Jia-ah, are you ready?!" He exclaimed. The cheerful energy he radiated gave me a boost. Maybe I'd let the informality slide.

"I should be asking you that! Just so you know I've been doing morning runs since I was 15 so don't feel bad if you can't keep up" I giggled but instantly regretted it as his smile disappeared. Maybe I shouldn't have poked the sleeping competitiveness he held inside. He'd probably make me eat my own words later.

"Is that a challenge?" Jungkook sucked in a sharp breath of air and puffed out his chest slightly as his gaze bore down on me.

"Uhh yeah I guess it is. Wait, why are you looking at me like that? It's kinda scary please stop" It was a little intimidating and made me want to take it back but- For some reason I also wanted to see what would happen if I stood my ground.

"Well, how about we do Jang-Jae Park then?" He continued, he'd gone from serious to almost cocky.

"Are you sure? That's at least a 45 minute run. I drawled.

"Yeah. It's fine. Let's go" He didn't leave much room for argument so we made our way over to Jang-Jae.

There was a built-in section at the park entrance for stretching so we headed over and started preparing. Making sure to take our time seeing as it was quite a long run. Jungkook and I sat across from each other, our legs outstretched from one another.

"Noona, give me your hands" he reached out to me.

"Thank you," I replied, grabbing onto him. I felt a gentle pull. The ache in my leg was so satisfying. We swapped, his hands still in mine as I gently pulled him closer to me. His hair fell loosely in front of his face as he bent forward.

After we both were nice and warmed up we walked over to the pathway. The lush green of the grass that was coated in a light layer of morning frost contrasted against firm grey concrete.

"First one to stop running buys the other coffee?" Jungkook glanced over at me. Despite the challenge now apparently being over a coffee it was clear he was determined.

"Yeah sure" I agreed, now focusing solely on my breaths. Each time I inhaled I could feel the oxygen clearing my mind and preparing my body for the physical demand that was about to ensue. If this was of significance to him, then I'd better take it seriously and give him my efforts.

"Alright, you ready Kook?" I let out a deep breath, he nodded. His own breaths were crisp amidst the quiet that surrounded us.

"3, 2, 1" I counted down and we both set off at a steady pace. The chill of the air burned slightly as it filled my lungs.

I glanced over at Jungkook who matched my pace with ease. I couldn't help but linger at the sight of him. The way his hair bounced and his snowy white complexion in contrast to the strong jawline.. and his determinate expression. It was undeniably sexy.

No Jia! Chill, just look forward and don't get distracted. God it was a struggle though. I redirected my focus to the endless blue of the sky as we continued to run down and along the twisting park path. The concrete hit my feet firmly with every step.

We were at least 10 minutes away from the starting line. I stole glances at Jungkook as I tried to figure out if he was tired yet but it was so difficult to tell because he just looked so concentrated.

"Kook. You. Okay?" I called between breaths which snapped him out of his steady stare forwards.

"Hm? Yeah. Are you?" He called back between breaths.

"Yeah. Nearly. There" I pushed the words out. He gave a nod before looking forward again and then he picked up the pace.

"Huh? Hey!" I called out after him as I was forced to push myself to catch up. Jungkook was unbelievable. I managed to match his pace and kept it. By the time we reached where we'd started we both keeled over and tried to catch our breaths for a moment.

"Kook!" I lightly hit him in the arm which he just smiled cockily at.

"You're not half bad" he teased, still breathing heavy. A light glistening of sweat coated his forehead.

"So mean. " I huffed.

"Just kidding. You're skilled at running" He took a step closer, still breathing a bit heavily.

"You too. You have really high stamina."

"Thanks, but I'm seriously puffed out. That was a bit more intense than I imagined" he admitted, wiping the sweat from his brow with the back of his sleeve.

"Yea.. let's rest then go get coffee? It's on me" I pushed him gently with both hands towards a nearby bench in which he just went along with.

We both sat down and took a minute to catch our breath and rehydrate. After we had calmed down, we headed to a cafe on the way back to my place. Jungkook said he was fine with whatever I was having. Therefore, we both ended up with a small latte and settled in to an outside seat in front of the small cafe.

"I've been meaning to ask, did you end up talking with Tae?" The warm froth of my latte as I sipped at it was smooth.

"Yeah.. Wait, hold still for a sec" I held my breath as Kook leaned in and reached out slowly. He rubbed his thumb along the bottom of my lip. I relaxed only when he pulled away.

"Sorry, you had coffee on your lips" he explained casually. A small tingle lingered at the place he'd just touched.

"Oh thanks." I cleared my throat trying to hide how stunned I was by that. Did he know what he was doing to me? He sometimes did things like this so casually and it always gave me a stomach full of butterflies. If Kook ever turned playboy there wouldn't be a girl out there that stood a chance against his charm.

"Where was I? Oh yeah, Tae-Hyungie. We talked about it after I asked him. Lately, Jiminie-Hyung has been acting kinda weird though.." Jungkook's eyebrows furrowed together as though somewhat bothered.

"Oh I see. Maybe I'll give him a call later." I thought out loud. Kook dropped me back off at home seeing as he had things to do today.

After I got back I decided to give Jimin a call. It had been a week since I'd heard from him so I grabbed my phone and pressed the call button beside his name. It rang a few times and then I was greeted by Jimins' voice over on the other end.

"Jia! What's up~" he chimed.

"Jiminie, I was thinking about you~ What're you doing?"

"Aw that's sweet of you, I miss you.. Actually, I wanted to go out for lunch with you! But .." he sighed momentarily.

"Hm? What's wrong?" I questioned.

"I have an assignment due tonight and I'm so stressed out! Arghhh" Even when Jimin was frustrated it sounded adorable.

"Oh.. Come to my place! My sudden idea caused me to practically yell back into the phone.

"Umm... Okay! Thanks Jia, I'll be there soon~" Jimin hummed into the phone before hanging up.

I got in the shower then changed into something more comfortable while I waited for Jimin to get here. I was halfway through slipping on a pair of shorts and a hoodie when I heard the knock on the wood of the door. I gave up on the idea of tying up my hair and went to go and let Jimin in instead. As soon as I opened the door he rushed in and flung his arms around me.

"Jimin, Heeey" My voice muffled by the soft fabric of his black hoodie.

"Hey, I'm so relieved to see you. I really appreciate you offering to help me. You're a life saver" He excitedly started to sway us from side to side before letting go to reveal a cute smile.

"It's no problem! I managed to finish most of my assignments already so I have the time" I quickly closed the door behind him and he followed me over to the couch and sat down closely beside me.

"Still, I owe you big time! I was freaking out. I didn't mean to leave it so late but.. Ahh…" Jimin sighed before letting himself free-fall back onto the couch.

"It's fine! We'll get it done! Where is all the info?" I reached down to where he'd put his backpack and unzipped it so I could pull out his things. Jimin shuffled over to the end of the couch to make space as I started to pile up all the papers.

"Here, I'll pull up what I've got so far" he took the laptop from me and opened it on his lap.

"Okay, Can you email it to me?" I asked before I reached over to get my laptop off the coffee table too.

"Sure, wait, let's make some space" Jimin moved all the papers on to the coffee table and then pulled it forward so that it was right against the couch.

"Nice, okay, let's get started!" I leaned my head back on the other arm rest of the couch. My laptop was on top of my stomach. Jimin then lifted my legs and placed them over his. The feeling of his own computer now on my legs made for a fairly comfortable position as we got to work.

"Just sent it" Jimin squeezed my thigh lightly.

"Okay, I'll take a look" I glanced over to him before turning back to pulling up his assignment. We divided and consolidated the sections. Jimin had been immersed in reading something for a while now. The room was so quiet. If it wasn't for the careless way he traced my thigh while he read, I would've forgotten he was even there.

It was mostly innocent in nature and felt good so I didn't mind until I felt his touch moving higher. I glanced over again but he must've been so distracted he wasn't aware of it.

"Jimin" I mumbled.

"Yeah?" his attention shifted over to me questioningly. I felt my cheeks heat up. I didn't want to tell him he was working me up but I was so conflicted because it felt really good.

"It feels good.. but it's getting too close" I squeezed my thighs together which captured his hand seeing as it had been resting there.

"Oh, sorry.. I didn't mean to. It's just your skin is so soft it helps me concentrate" The cute innocent look he gave made me feel like it truly wasn't on purpose. But, the next words that came from him caused my breath to hitch.

"Are you wet already?"

"What? Jimin.." I mumbled, unsure of how to answer. I was definitely very wet by now, I had a super low tolerance to that stuff. But, the way he asked was like it was nothing..

"It's my fault, so let me take care of it. I'll be gentle, promise" Jimin slowly traced his finger higher, I bit my lip in anticipation until I finally felt his touch slowly trail up and over the material of my shorts.

"I dono if we should do this." I tried my best to hold back any accidental moans as his touch continued to glide up and down.

"Why not?.. We're close, but if your not comfortable, Jimin's touch retreats back to my thigh, it lingers at the hem of my shorts as he looks at me curiously, nipping at the bottom of his lip. It's subtle and seductive.

"It's not that, I'm probably too comfortable with you, but if we did.. It wouldn't change our friendship, right?" I watched as Jimin shut the laptop and reached over my legs to put it down on the table.

"Of course not, we'll still be like we are now. Honestly, it's kinda exciting" A cheeky smile graced his plump lips. I squirmed a bit as he gripped lightly on to my other thigh. It was like an invisible force that stopped my legs from closing out of reflex.

"You're such a shameless flirt, aren't you?" I relaxed a bit as I let him grope me more firmly. I felt myself indulging in his touches, my hips responding on their own as I pushed into the feeling.

"I know you love it. Don't think I don't notice it Jia" He tutted before snapping shut the laptop that had been on my stomach and setting it aside before continuing.

"The way you squirm when I touch you, the way you look at me, I wonder if you're even trying to hide it sometimes.. You call me the flirt but do you know how much of a tease you are?"

"I.." My retort was interrupted by pressure between my legs as he cupped and groped me there. My mind clouded up, I could feel how wet I was already.

"Don't talk back, just be a good girl and take these off" I bit at the side of my tongue. It was too easy, Jimin was sucking me in to his charm. I slipped off my shorts without hesitation.

"These are cute but they also have to go" he hooked my panties and playfully tugged at them so I slowly pulled them down too. Jimin slipped the pink fabric off my ankles and dropped them on the side of the couch before grabbing my leg and lifting it over his head so he was now laying right between my thighs.

"So pretty. Can you open up for me, show me?" He cooed. I had to push past that shy feeling that was building up inside and reach down to spread myself for him. As I did he licked at his lips cheekily. I wanted to curl up, hide, I felt so vulnerable. But I didn't. Instead I looked away. And then I felt it. His hand brushed mine out of the way as he held me open. He started sliding his fingers up and down. I gasped as he teasingly dipped them in and out of me at a leisurely pace. He wasn't lying when he said he'd be gentle.

"Jimin, oh my god" I muttered, looking back down at him. It felt unbelievably good with every motion.

"How's this? Or do you need more?" He placed a soft kiss against my clit.

"Please, more" I begged.

He slowly pumped two fingers into me, his thumb gently circled my clit. It was so good but teetered on the edge of just being enough. He was teasing me like he usually did and it was driving me crazy.

"Jimin, you're always toying with me. It's no fair" I pouted. Hoping it would push him to give me more.

"I know" he grinned mischievously, "But you take it so well. I just love seeing you be so obedient for me" without warning he lowered himself and placed another kiss over my clit.

"But you've been so well behaved and patient. Not to mention how wet you got for me. I'm going to enjoy this" Jimin's breath as he spoke tickled my thighs, he was so close.

He hooked his arms underneath my legs and held my hips down as he started to lick at my clit. It was hard to move, unable to chase that feeling because of the way he was holding me down. Even now it was agonising the way he was taking his time.

It was building, slowly but surely as he sped up little by little. Until the rubbing of his tongue over my clit pushed me over. Even then he didn't pull away, instead he slid two fingers into me. I felt myself clenching around him as I rode out my high. His tongue was working slowly but firmly.

"Jimin, wait, I'm so sensitive" I started to squirm as the after effects started to hit. He slowly pulled away and wiped his lips with the back of his hand.

"Mmm. You taste so delicious. How's that? Feel better?" Jimin sat up then grabbed on to my wrist and pulled me up and into his lap where I curled up still feeling that post-orgasm daze.

"Mmm, so good. I'm a mess" I strained to string a sentence together as I nuzzled up against his chest where he held me against him.

"Tell me about it. I wonder how long you've wanted it." he chuckled. I let out a small sigh and didn't play into his teasing. I just wanted to get lost in his warmth. The way he started playing with my hair was soothing.

After I recovered I went to take a quick shower and clean myself up. Jimin and I finished off his assignment and submitted it. By then it was around 4:30, and I mentioned I needed to get ready for work. He was a little disappointed and tried to convince me to call in sick and stay with him longer but I couldn't ..

Jimin pinched my cheek cutely before saying goodbye. The whole ordeal left me feeling giddy.