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Yoongi is speechless. Never in a million years would he have thought something like this happening to him. He’s Min Yoongi, the popular basketball jock who has his locker filled with different flowers and gifts everyday, who is swarmed by both boys and girls dying to get a glimpse of him, someone who doesn’t care about feelings. Feelings, they are a myth anyway.

So, when it happens, Yoongi doesn’t expect it. He doesn’t see it coming at all and is rooted on his spot when his heart flutters at the sight of Park Jimin.

Jimin, a second year student who wears glasses and sweater vests, who spends his free time studying or reading books in the library, who is never seen dating anyone, all in all the biggest nerd of their university.

Yoongi wants to smash his head against the wall when he finds himself grinning at the sight of Jimin. He’s studying in the library, seated in a far corner and Yoongi wonders why he is sneaking glances at the younger.

Jungkook had pushed him to confess to Jimin, teasing him endlessly about falling for someone who was never his type. Yoongi realized all his thoughts about his ideal type flew out the window the moment his eyes landed on Jimin smiling with his friends. Jimin became his type.

Yoongi panics when he sees Jimin packing his stuff and getting up to leave. He realizes he spent the last fifteen minutes just secretly staring at the younger. He smiles, bashfully and huffs before appearing in front of Jimin, hiding the small flower bouquet behind his back.

Jimin seems to be startled by Yoongi appearing out of nowhere in front of him. He looks confused and Yoongi can’t seem to talk. He opens his mouth to say something, anything but he is awestruck by Jimin’s beauty. He’s so handsome, Yoongi wonders why he never noticed him before.

The way his eyes squint in confusion behind his glasses, his long hair neatly tucked behind his ears. The way he gently smiles at Yoongi, his lips curving up showing his crooked teeth and his eyes turning into small crescents, Yoongi’s heart flutters at its own accord and he feels giddy all of a sudden.

“Hi, do you need anything?” Yoongi swoons at Jimin’s sweet voice, dies a little when he realizes Jimin is the type to smile at strangers and help them.

“H— Hi…..” Yoongi stutters, tries to get words out of his mouth but to no avail. He thinks his heart will burst out of his chest with the way Jimin is looking at him.

“Yoongi-ssi, are you okay? Do you want to say something?” Yoongi almost dies when Jimin takes his name, surprised that the younger knows him, knows his name. His cheeks heat up, feels a blush creeping up his neck, tinting his face pink. “Are you…. Can…. I…. I mean… do you……”

Jimin chuckles. Yoongi wants to keep listening to it for the rest of his life. He smiles sheepishly, dares to look at Jimin who is already looking at him with curious eyes and a soft, gentle smile. He feels hundreds of butterflies flapping their wings in his stomach, doesn't understand how just a smile can make him feel so many things. Doesn’t understand how Jimin can make him feel emotions he’s never felt before.

So, he does what he thinks is right, to protect his heart from leaping out of his chest, to save himself from further embarrassment because of sporting a crush, the size of a galaxy, on the younger. Yoongi holds the bouquet in his right hand, clutches it tightly and more or less throws it in Jimin’s hands. Jimin looks startled, looks at the flowers in his hands, then at Yoongi, then back at the flowers in his hand.

“I think you’re beautiful.” Yoongi says in a rush and practically runs out of the library, not looking back. His heart quivers in his chest, body nearly shaking but he doesn’t fail to hear Jimin's reply.

“I think you’re beautiful, too.”

~-~

Yoongi has been avoiding Jimin. He keeps away from the places Jimin is usually found at. He runs away the moment he accidentally sees him or runs into him. Jungkook calls him a coward. He knows he’s one, for not talking to Jimin properly, for not confessing to him.

But he knows how his heart betrays him when he sees Jimin. It starts beating so loud and fast, Yoongi is afraid the others might hear it, too. His face turns a bright shade of red and the giddy feeling makes him smile like a fool. Yoongi feels like he’s a teenager in love. Yoongi can’t risk his reputation, though.

He hates how Jimin makes him feel. He hates how Jimin’s smile can make him feel better. He hates how Jimin always seems to bring positivity in his life. He hates how much power Jimin has over him but he loves all of that at the same time.

So, he tries one more time. To confess properly.

He is standing in front of Jimin’s locker with a gift neatly wrapped in his hand. He makes sure to see no one is there. Jungkook is standing outside on alert to warn him if someone comes this way. He doesn’t want anyone finding out about his stupidly huge crush that’s prompting him to do things he has always hated. Sneaking into someone’s locker to put a gift, for instance.

Yoongi puts it inside, pastes a sticky note on the pack and sneaks out of the room. A smile appears on his lips as he bites his lips, proud of himself.

~-~

Jimin is sitting with his friends in the cafe during lunch break. Hoseok and Taehyung keep on talking about how Jimin has Yoongi — the biggest jock, the star player of basketball, the most popular guy in college — whipped. The guy is down bad.

Jimin's lips are curved in a small smile all the while. Thinking about Yoongi, the guy is cute. He's so adorable when trying to avoid him, so adorable when he gave him the bouquet and so adorable for leaving a gift in his locker, Jimin almost coos.

His nervousness around Jimin makes him super cute and Jimin wants to squish him into a hug. Yoongi's failed attempts at confessing makes Jimin impatient. He is still enjoying his struggle, though.

Yoongi is cute. Contrasting to his reputation, he's very endearing with his flower bouquet, nervous gestures and cute gifts. Jimin finds him sweet and is extremely fond of him. His attempts at wooing him did make his heart flutter.

So, when Jimin sees him standing in the hallway, clearly waiting for him, a huge smile appears on his face.

"Oh, your boy's waiting, Jimin-ah," Taehyung says, patting his shoulder.

"Go and put him out of his misery, please." Hoseok chuckles, punches Jimin playfully.

He ignores his friends and walks towards where Yoongi is standing. Surprisingly, he doesn't run away like he's usually been doing.

Jimin stands in front of him, a bright smile on his face, "Hi, hyung."

"Hi…." Jimin notices the slight tremor in his voice, sees Yoongi's trembling hands and smiles.

"Relax, hyung."

Yoongi huffs out a breath before a long silence. Jimin doesn't really like it. "Are you still not going to say anything? Or are you going to run away?"

Yoongi's lips part around a gasp and his eyes widen in horror. "You…. noticed?"

"Of course, I did," Jimin says, huffing out a breath. "You're not quite unnoticeable, hyung." Jimin grins.

"I…. Jimin—"

"You don't have to explain yourself. I just want to know why you were waiting for me here?" Jimin asks, notices a small smile appearing on Yoongi's face. Jimin's heart flutters.

"Tomorrow's the final…. match, I know you don't really like that stuff, but…." Yoongi gulps, "Will you come to watch the match tomorrow?" Jimin notices his composed state, notices his varsity jacket that he's now extending towards Jimin.

Jimin's eyes widen at the realization.

"You want me to come see you play wearing your jacket?" Jimin's heart beats louder.

Yoongi nods shyly.

Jimin gasps.

"You don't have to if you don't want to…"

"Okay." Jimin agrees, smiles broadly at the elder who is looking at him with a confused face.

"Huh?"

"Yes, hyung. I'll come to see your match wearing your jacket." Jimin can't help but feel giddy, smile not leaving his lips.

Yoongi's lips curve up into a huge smile, his gums visible as he reaches peak happiness when Jimin takes the jacket from his hand.

Jimin thinks he's in love.

~-~

Yoongi is nervous. The final match starts in a few minutes and he can't help but freak out. Jimin has not reached yet and Yoongi is afraid he won't come. The younger doesn't even like basketball, why would he come? He might have only agreed to not hurt Yoongi, he's kind like that.

The coach calls his team out and everyone takes their positions. Yoongi is the captain, he has more responsibility on his shoulders and he's very nervous. The rival team is also very good. They have never lost a single game and it kind of scares Yoongi.

A weird feeling plagues his mind and he feels bile rising up his throat. And all that fear, nervousness and weird feelings crumble down when he sees Jimin, in his jacket, sitting down on the bleachers.

All the heads turn to Jimin, seeing him wearing Yoongi's jacket. Mouths fall open, eyes widen and disgusted faces are made seeing the biggest nerd wearing the jock's varsity jacket. It's a very scandalous sight.

Jimin looks unbothered, though. His smile is blinding when he looks at Yoongi and waves at him. Yoongi wants to cry because the sight is so fucking precious. Jimin is wearing his jacket, sitting at the bleachers to support and cheer him in the match. He waves back.

He suddenly feels a rush of positivity and is ready to play, giving his all in this match. Jimin brings out the best in him.

The match starts and his team gives their best. They're leading the points table and he is honestly so happy as he listens to Jimin's voice, cheering for him and him only.

Jungkook passes the ball to him but it accidentally goes to the opponents. They only need one point to tie the match and there's half a minute left. Yoongi can't afford that. He needs to win. He has to win.

He runs behind the guy with the ball, his team surrounding him to trap him and Jungkook skillfully takes the ball from him, passing it to Yoongi.

It's a do or die situation for Yoongi and he knows he's taking a leap of faith, but he aims the ball and throws it towards the basket from where he's standing.

The ground erupts with cheers and hooting as Yoongi manages to throw the ball in the basket. His eyes land on Jimin directly who is shouting and cheering, jumping on his seat. A huge smile dancing on his face.

Yoongi smiles, throws his bandana off and runs towards the bleachers, towards Jimin. Jimin stops jumping and looks at the elder.

Yoongi pulls him into a hug, a huge gummy smile plastered on his face. Wrapping his arms around his waist, he buries his face in his neck, nuzzling closer. Every single person in the stadium is looking at them but they just don't care.

"I want to say something." Yoongi says, breaking the hug, staying close to Jimin. His heart is still beating so loudly, he's afraid Jimin might hear.

"Yes, I'm listening."

"Jimin-ah…." His stuttering is back, face flushing and hands trembling. "I like you."

Jimin breaks out into a huge smile, eyes turning to crescents. "Fucking finally, hyung. I thought you'd never say."

"Wait, you knew?" Yoongi is confused. His eyebrows pinch together in question.

"Of course. The whole campus knows. You're not subtle at all." Jimin replies, cupping his face in his hands. "Oh god," Yoongi turns shy, his face reddening.

"You're cute." Yoongi thinks he will die. Jimin calling him cute does things to him, his toes curl and stomach does somersaults.

"Can I kiss you?" Yoongi asks, mustering a lot of courage.

Jimin nods vehemently, leaning closer. A swarm of butterflies crows Yoongi's stomach the moment their lips meet. He feels calm, grounded. Jimin pulls him closer, smiles into the kiss and Yoongi feels his knees wobble.

He holds onto Jimin's shoulder to steady himself, to keep himself from falling. Jimin's kisses make him weak in the knees.

Jimin leans away and presses a kiss to the tip of his nose, then his cheeks and then forehead. Yoongi thinks he'd have fallen down if Jimin wasn't holding him from his waist.

"I like you, too, hyung. A lot." Jimin smiles, kisses his lips for a brief second. "Be my boyfriend." Yoongi almost dies again.

"Yes, yes. I'd love to be your…. boyfriend." Yoongi's enthusiastic voice and little giggles are proof enough that he's so happy. His heart is swelling with happiness.

He presses a light peck on Jimin's forehead and takes off his glasses. Yoongi then proceeds to capture his lips and pull him closer by the nape. Everything is perfect.

And the whole campus looks on, shocked, at the nerd and the jock in each other's arms, kissing.