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Y/n pov

We all sat on the couch, I was beside Jungkook, and in front of us was Jimin. They both stared at each other for half an hour.

Then, breaking the silence, Jungkook spoke, "Can you be my girlfriend, Y/n?")

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(Jungkook pov

Y/n got up from the couch and turned to face me. Her hand flew towards her mouth and muffled something that was not audible at all. She stumbled back, losing her footing for a moment, and looked like she was trying to reconcile her thoughts. She looked frozen, paralyzed momentarily, with her eyes wide open.

After listening to the question I posed to her, these are the actions I assumed Y/n would do.

In reality, she sprung towards me and grabbed the macaroon I purchased for her. I realized that she opened the box, began munching on the macaroon, and fed Jimin in front of me on purpose.

She tried to suppress her giggling but ended up bursting into loud laughter. I had a tiny hope that she would believe me, even though I knew in advance that she wouldn't be convinced if I asked her to be my girlfriend.

I can see how Jimin was so certain that she wouldn't trust me. I understood how much Jimin knew about her and loved her. I came out of my trance when Y/n yelled out my name.)

Y/n: Why are you standing there, Jungkoook? You and Jimin are going to do the dishes, and I am going out to get some fresh air.

Jimin: What did I do?

Y/n: You accompanied Jungkook to trick me, right? As a punishment, you have to do the dishes.

(Y/n pov

I started walking towards the door when I heard Jimin say, "I was right about Y/n," and Jungkook argued that he partly believed in me. I laughed at their behavior and went to the rooftop.

It's the end of December, as autumn gives way to winter. I drew the chair and took a seat in front of the rail to view the cold night in Seoul which was illuminated by vibrant lights. The evening air became icy. It's freezing and quite biting.

When I heard footsteps, I turned back to see Jungkook holding two cups. My teeth clattered when I tried to speak, and my body quivered due to the coldness in the air. Jungkook ran towards me and kept those things aside, hugging me tightly. I felt like my bones were going to break.)

Y/n:Jungkook, leave me. You are crushing me. What was on your mind, and did you think I would believe that absurd trick of yours?

Jungkook: I apologize, Y/n. I tried to have fun with you. Thank you for believing in me.

Y/n: I am aware that you cherish your relationships with Jimin and Taehyung. You won't make any ridiculous moves that would ruin our friendship.

Jungkook: You are aware of me. I'm grateful that you are my friend. Take this and drink it.

Y/n: Coffee! It was made by you. When we spent late at night studying for the exams, you made us coffee. I missed that a lot. The coffee you make has something unique with a perfect blend of sweetness and bitterness.

Jungkook: Years later, our first meeting was bitter, but it has changed to be sweet, full of trust, love, and admiration, like coffee. It tastes bitter at first but becomes sweet at the end, leaving us with a magical feeling.

Jimin:Here, wear this quilt, Y/n. It's cold here.

Y/n:Jimin! You, too came.

Jimin: If both of your conversations end, don't forget that we need to plan for Taehyung's birthday.

JungKook: We will give him a surprise. He seems so cranky these days.

Jimin:We will be heading out now, Y/n, and don't forget about the plan.

Y/N: Don't worry. After you both reach. Don't forget to text me.

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(Taehyung pov

A knock on my door startled me as I was ready to fall asleep. When I opened it, Jimin yelled, "Happy Birthday, Tae." He told me to pack without even giving me a moment to process what was going on. I knew there was no point in arguing with him, so I followed his instructions.

He drove me to Nanji Hangang Park, which is located in the west of Seoul and has a camping area next to the picturesque Han River. There were already two tents up. Jungkook and Y/n brought me a cake and began to sing Happy Birthday.

I was overwhelmed with happiness. It's been years since I celebrated it together with them, especially Y/n. We were always busy and ended up working until late at night, even on special days.)

Taehyung: I thought you would forget about me. Where is my gift?

Jimin: Tae, how can we forget? This is a gift from all of us, a golf kit.

Taehyung: I love you all. Thank you so much.

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(Y/n pov

Taehyung looked very happy after a long time because he was engrossed with work and did not have time to enjoy it.

We all prepared another gift for him. Taehyung loves to click photos and cherish them. So we all made a scrapbook with photos from our childhood until now, reminiscing about all the beautiful memories we shared. It will be a souvenir for him.

Jungkook handed over the gift, and each one of us wrote letters for him. Tae's eyes welled up with tears, and he started sobbing like a child.

Taehyung demanded Jungkook and Jimin to play golf on the weekend with him. When I look at them, deep down, I regret not being able to spend those years with them. I could have gone to see them, but I did not look for them even once, despite thinking about them. We got to meet unexpectedly, and I am grateful for that. These guys are around me now, and I'm happy about it.

The air wafted with a sweet vanilla scent as we roasted marshmallows in the fire. We ate and decided to go to sleep.

Looking at the tent reminded me of the day I set up a tent for the date in Jimin's backyard. Despite knowing it would not help, I put a pillow between us. Neither of us could sleep, so we were just starting at the tent.

He took hold of the pillow that was between us and tossed it aside. After that, he took off and threw off my quilt as well. I stood up, staring at him in shock. He pulled me back after covering us with the same quilt.

He slipped his hand beneath my shirt, leaving me staggered. Despite the cold, warmth emanating from his fingers around my bare waist reminded me of the summertime days I spent placing my feet in the sand. A flush crept upon my face.

I tried to move, but he held me closer to him and pecked my cheeks. "I want us to spend some time alone," Jimin whispered, and I just hummed in response.

"I love the feeling of being liked by you, which I want to experience all my life," Jimin continued to say, carding through my hair.

I was just staring at him, and his eyes shone bright like the sun. I caressed his cheeks, and an unknown smile crept on my face as I recalled the words he said.

"My love for you grows bigger as the days go by. The way you love and care about me makes me succumb to you profoundly." As I said, I looked at his lips. I wished to kiss him, but I felt nervous and did not dare to initiate one.

"I know what you are thinking, Y/n, let me help you with that," he whispered into my ear.

He drew me closer to him, our bodies entwined and lips met. He kissed me. I was soon lost in the kiss, and I wrapped my arms around his neck. I could feel the combined thud of our heartbeats, and we both breathed heavily. I looked at him and contemplated how well he knew about me.

"Let's sleep," I said in a soft tone as I turned around and knew that I couldn't look at him any longer.

After a while, I tried to get myself free from him and pecked his nose.

"Don't be mad at me, Jimin," I whispered and got out of the tent after ensuring that he was sleeping.

"It's me, Y/n. Can we both meet up this week?)

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It's been three months, I apologize for the long delay in updating. Hope everyone is doing well.

How was the chapter? I felt that it could have been better.
Love you all.

-Shin Haari