There's something so alluring about Jeon Jungkook. You can't really put a name on what exactly it is. Maybe it's the way he runs his ringed fingers through his floppy hair or the way his dark eyebrows draw in when he's focusing. Maybe it's his eyes, how in every look, there's a flickering flame burning within those dark orbs.

Maybe it's the flame burning off his cigarette, how the tattoos across his hands match the delicacy of the way he would hold his cigarette. How he would leisurely lift it to his pink lips and enclose them around the edge of the deathly stick. Then in the most hypnotising way, the grey cloud would be released from his silky lips.

Maybe hypnotising was a better word to describe everything he does. He's got you hypnotised with each move, each look, and each word that leaves his mouth.

Outside the school, on the side of the football pitch, you and Nayeon sit on one of the wooden tables, nibbling on snacks during lunch. Nayeon's been glancing over, every time catching you staring at Jungkook who's not so far away and leaning against the railing, smoking his life away as he stares out into the open.

Eyeing you, she interrupts your deep thoughts. "Cigarettes are bad for you."

You nod, still watching Jungkook in a daze. "Yeah, they are."

Bad boys pull off bad things.

Still watching you, a grimace starts to edge its way onto her face. "Cigarettes are absolutely disgusting."

Tearing your gaze off him, you turn your attention to your best friend only to see her judging you immensely. "I know. I know. They are."

"But you think for him, it looks hot."

"I mean..." How can you not?

Not finishing your sentence as you look back at him again, you know she's not going to like your answer. He licks his lips slowly, brushing a lock of hair out his eyes and his earrings dangle with the movement. It's not really the smoking that you find hot, it's simply everything he does.

He's bolder today. More confident in himself. You can tell because he wears a tight black t-shirt, showing off his bare arms and every single beautiful tattoo carved along them. The shirt hugs his broad chest, tucked into a pair of tight black jeans with his knees revealed through the jagged cuts in the cloth while a chunky black belt hugs his waist, outlining his body shape.

He's also smoking in broad daylight at school. There's definitely something about today that has put him in a 'not giving a single fuck' kind of mood.

Nayeon jumps off the table, dusting the crumbs off her lap. "I'm gonna head to the library. There are some books I need to check out for homework."

"Oh." You start to get up but Nayeon stops you.

"No, no. You don't have to come, you can stay here and drool over your pretty boy." She says with a teasing smile as she walks away.

You roll your eyes but can't help smiling a little. It's not like you're complaining or anything. As Nayeon passes Jungkook to go into the school, you wonder whether he's heard anything that you and Nayeon have said in the past few minutes.

"I thought you'd be staring at the sky instead. It's a lot prettier to look at." His head is still turned away from you, gazing up as he speaks.

Prettier? Is there anything really prettier than him?

His words stun you a bit, taking you by surprise as you hadn't realized he knew you were staring at him this whole time. Well, that's fucking embarrassing.

Glancing up and then looking around, you try to figure out what to say. "The clouds aren't as magical as they usually are today."

Then he turns his head towards you, intrigued by your words. As he looks you in the eye, time and space halts around you. He nods with a small smile. "Magical." Looking back up, he continues, "The sky has lost its magic today."

Adoring him under the fresh rays of sunlight, he looks back down to meet your wondering eyes. "Shall we make the sky magical again?"

Your eyebrows raise, slightly perplexed as you don't really know what he's asking. Who even talks like that? Only boys like him where everything that leaves their mouth is deemed mystically beautiful. Hang on, scratch that. There aren't any other boys like him. It's almost like he's been plucked from your imagination as if the universe knew exactly what would sweep you off your feet.

"Huh?", you reply dumbly.

He smiles at your obliviousness. Leaning off the rail, he approaches you. Frozen in place, you don't move or take your eyes off him until he's right in front of you. Expecting him to keep a reasonable distance, he stops a lot closer to you than you thought he would.

"Let's get out of here." The words are a blessing. Frankly, you'd follow him anywhere.

"What? Right now?"

"Yeah." Smile dripped in honey, he tilts his head at you, hair flopping to the side.

Well, how can you say no to that?

Looking over your shoulder, you look at the school. "What about class? Lunch is over in like thirty minutes."

A grin broadens across his face. "I can get you back in thirty minutes. No problem."

Appearing uneasy, you glance at the ground momentarily.

"What's wrong, angel?" Jungkook lightly grasps your chin, pulling it up so that your eyes fall back in his. "Afraid of getting in a lil' trouble?" His eyebrow flicks upwards.

What even is oxygen?

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Jungkook's hand is wrapped around yours as he tugs you through the back school gate. The two of you sneak past the guard as quickly as you can without getting caught. There's something about this that reminds you of an innocent picture of little kids sneaking around and then you remember you literally don't even know this guy. Everything about his appearance would make anyone think he's got something hidden up his sleeve, that maybe there's something dangerous about him.

And maybe there is. But that doesn't stop you from letting him lead the way out of the school grounds. Because maybe that's always what makes you so drawn to him.

Once you've both successfully escaped, he doesn't let go of your hand. You don't complain one bit. People walking past glance at the pair of you and you know they're immediately thinking you guys are a couple. Just the thought of it makes your cheeks warm.

He brings you to a black motorcycle and lets go of your hand to chuck you his only helmet. You catch it, fascinated by the motorcycle. "This is yours?"

"Yup." He pulls out his keys and ignites the motorcycle to life. He looks back up, seeing you standing there without moving.

"Do you have a driver's license?" You ask.

With a boyish grin, all he does is shrug. You shake your head as you put the helmet on, more at yourself than him because you can't believe you're actually doing this. Oh well, free teen spirit, right?

As you both get on, you look around, hands fumbling to see where you can hold onto something. This is the first time you've ever been on a motorcycle and all your life you've never heard anything but about how dangerous they are. Jungkook doesn't hesitate to grab your hesitant hands, pulling your arms forward to wrap around his waist. Your body automatically gets pulled along, chest hugging his back.

A little startled, you don't say anything. You don't have to see his face to know he's wearing a pleased grin.

Holding onto him to dear life, the engine roars as he revs it up and drives off. Through the heavy helmet, you catch the passing trees, shops, people. Everything passes in a blur but the sky. It appears bluer than before and although the clouds don't look like their usual puffs of white cotton candy, they're spread far across the broad sky in an elongated form, creating a relaxed scenery to cherish.

Maybe this is what he meant by making the sky magical. With him in your arms, passing through the summer breeze, leaving all your cares behind you as you treasure the gleaming sky. It is magical.

You can't tell how much time has passed. A few minutes, an hour? It's hard to tell when you're drowned in happiness. But when he stops the motorcycle, you get off, removing the helmet. Examining your surroundings, you realize he's taken you to a place away from the centre of town. Somewhere quiet where people don't exist and green blossoms in every way possible.

Jungkook kills the engine, swinging his leg as he gets off. Seeing you, a sparkling laugh exits him.

"What?", you say self-consciously, wondering why he's burst into laughter upon looking at you.

He shakes his head, grinning widely. "Your hair." He pats it down, sorting out the mess the wind and helmet had made it. You blink up at him as he focuses on running his fingers through your hair. Eyes flickering down to yours, he smiles down at you and then leans down to brush his lips against your nose. "You're so cute."

Taking steps back, he lets his hand fall in yours and pulls you to follow him. You don't even have time to blush, your hearts so flustered it might as well give out at this point. The two of you walk down a path, walking over the lively grass while a soft breeze hugs your skin.

Finding a bench, both of you sit down. Staring out into the beautiful world where the bright sun brings everything to life. This isn't really what you had expected. You hadn't expected Jungkook to bring you somewhere so peaceful and wondrous.

Looking over at him, you watch the breeze ruffle his dark locks and embrace his graceful features. There's something in his eyes that makes him look so at peace with his surroundings.

"Is this a special place to you?"

Eyes on yours, he replies gently. "It calms me."

Gazing out into the open nature, you listen to the mellow sound of the wind passing over the growing paradise.

"What calms you?"

A smile is brought to your face at how easily you know the answer to the question. "Dancing."

Seeing you smile, delight glitters his heart. "You should show me sometime."

You look back at him abruptly. "Uh..." Nervously laughing, you say, "I don't know..."

"Why? I heard you're the best in the whole school."

"Whole school?" Your eyes widen a bit at that. "Who said that?"

He gives a small shrug, "You know, just Lucas and pretty much everyone who I've asked about you."

His words light curiosity onto your face.

"You ask about me?"

"Of course." He freely admits. "There's no point in hiding it." His eyes trail off into the open again. "Life's too short. You like someone, you go after them, you tell em."

Turning to face him, you look at him stunned. "You l-like me?"

He looks at you, grinning and turns to face you too. "I do. A lot."

This is probably where your heart's going to give out. You stare unblinkingly, unable to believe his words and amazed at how straightforward he is.

"Which makes it even crazier, I guess, because...I barely even know you and yet...I'm so drawn to you." (Just like my other Jungkook fanfic, hehe lil selfish promo).

You're dumbfounded by his honesty, not entirely believing that the guy you've been falling in love with as days have gone by actually likes you back? Lips sealed, you're not sure you have the guts to tell him how you feel.

"I feel like there's so much more to explore with you and with each step I might just find myself falling deeper in love with you." He leans in close, fresh lips slowly closing its distance to yours. "It makes this all the more exciting to me, I guess."

Oblivious, you ask. "Makes what?"

He gazes deep into your eyes, pulling you under his spell. "This"

As his hand travels to cup your jaw, his lips find yours. He caresses your mouth with his, moving his sweet lips slowly and delicately against your stunned ones. It doesn't take long for you to melt into the kiss, letting the treacle drip off his lips into yours as you savour the sweet bliss salivating between your mouths.

You feel his other hand falling on your bare knee, climbing up to caress your thigh while his hand cupping your jaw travels to the back of your neck, pulling you in for a profound kiss.

The deep and loving movement of his lips intoxicates you, encasing your senses with his sugary scent and your heart with heavy thuds as the blood within your veins rushes wildly. With every finger that trails over your skin, goosebumps follow, your body tingling all over by his touch.

The beaming sun heats the beautiful moment, encouraging the sun-kissed boy to kiss you deeper and you fall into his embrace, letting your hands run passionately on him.

You forget the magical sky. This moment right here, is magical.

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