Magic naturally fades over distance. But proximity amplifies magic

-David Levithan

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Ara's Pov

"I love you Ara"

My heart stopped for a second hearing those words. Never in my life, a guy confessed to me. I looked at him with teary eyes.

"I mean it Ara", he kissed my forehead. What did I even do to deserve this man? But still, I don't think I have the guts to tell those words back to him. I still need time.

I hugged him again and gladly he reciprocated. I loved the warmth in his hug. I feel protected and secure in his engulf. He slowly brushed his fingers through my hair and kept kissing my hair. I felt my cheeks blush at his small act.

And now I realise, I like him so much and he is really precious. I mentally thank my mom for joining me here or else I could have never met an angel like him. The time I caught him tight while sobbing, telling him how dark and cold I felt while I was being abused, I heard his little sobs.

I wondered why he was crying back then. Now that I know he likes me a way too much than I thought, it made me no surprise. He cried for me and even apologised for not being there. Such a gentleman he is. Jin, I promise you I will try my level best to treat you well. I will give my 100 percent in this relationship.

We pulled out of the hug, and he kissed my forehead again. Will he stop pouring all his love on me? I am feeling like a baby now. And that kiss, it was such a bliss. It was my first kiss yet so ecstatic. His lips were so soft and sweet. And I felt so loved in that kiss and had the feeling of butterflies in my stomach. So, this is the feeling I have read about in many novels.

"Jin", I called him

"Yes, princess" Am I his princess now? My cheeks were burning Oh God! I think I am falling hard for him now.

"Princess?", I ask him and he smiled. Damn that smile! I wonder how many girls must have fallen for him and how many are waiting for a chance to go out with him. Should I call myself lucky? Of course, I am.

"My Princess", and he pinched my cheeks while my cheeks turn hot red. I hope he doesn't notice it.

"Aww, my princess is blushing", he exclaimed and I lowered my head in embarrassment.

"So shall we go to the rest?", he asked me and we both stood up to leave. We took few steps together, moving towards the crowded areas and I could feel his hand brushing mine. Should I hold it or not? And even before my mind started to battle, he held my hand and entwined my fingers along his. I looked at him surprised.

"I suppose we are dating now?", I blushed at his statement but decided to play with him for a while.

"Are we?"

"Oh my god! After all that you have done to me, you are saying we are not dating? Are you perhaps..?", he covered his mouth "Omo, omo", he was being aloud and some people looked at us weirdly. I slapped his arm lightly.

"Yah! I was just kidding", he giggled

"I know", he mouthed and continued holding my hand again. He looks so happy. And that precious smile is what makes my heart go boom

"Congratulations", I turned around to see Yoongi Oppa smiling. Does he know already? I tried to pull my hand out but he didn't let go.

"Thanks Yoongi", Jin smiled looking at his brother.

"So, you did listen to my words", he spoke to Jin. Did they talk about me? And he turned towards me "You did consider my words too", he ruffles my hair. I remember him telling me, the reason of approach will never be the reason to stay. I smiled remembering his words.

"Thanks a lot Yoongi Oppa"

"Oppa? Why the hell are you calling him oppa and not me?" He started his usual rant and Yoongi Oppa place his arm around my shoulders.

"Why? Are you jealous?", Yoongi oppa smirked at him and Jin looked confused.

"Yah! When did you two become so close?", Jin shoved his brother's hand away from mine and I frowned.

"Calm down Jin, she is like my sister. You are such a jealous boyfriend? Ara, be careful", Yoongi oppa mouthed and I nodded showing my tongue to Jin. But the word boyfriend hit me really different.

"Those kids are playing some stupid game, I think it must have ended by now. Shall we go?", Yoongi spoke and Hoseok just joined us. He was shocked to know about us first and then jumped and squealed in excitement. I am happy that he is happy for us.

We headed towards that so called make up room.

End of Ara's Pov

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Jungkook and Yuna headed out first. Jungkook looked like a joker. It looks like Yuna has used all the stuff inside the room. And Jimin came out next along with a giggling Hana. The angel, now looked like devil. Hana laughed like hell looking at Jungkook's new look while he kept glaring at her.

"I am sure Tae will be coming out worse than us. He recently had a fight with Kyunghee", Jimin chuckled.

"I want to see that model all caked up with girly make up. Sometimes he looks so damn perfect. Get ready, we will click a picture as soon as he comes out", Jungkook was excited to see Taehyung in the worst condition. But what happened next was unbelievable to their eyes.

Taehyung came out normal in his usual style. The boys felt really bad that he wasn't a victim. And what surprised them the most is Kyunghee coming out all beautified.

"Oh My!", Hana and Yuna covered their mouths looking at the figure in front of them. She looked ethereal with the perfect touches on her face.

"Kyunghee, you look so beautiful. You should wear makeup more often", Yuna was still surprised that Kyunghee had allowed cosmetics on her face.

"She looks even good without the makeup", Taehyung smiled and Kyunghee just looked at him a blank emotion. She was pretty confused with the Taehyung who was all authoritative just a few minutes ago and the one who is sweet and smiling in front of her.

"You look pretty Kyunghee ah", Jimin ruffled her hair and she blushed. Seeing her blush, even Taehyung had a blush crept on his face which didn't go unnoticed by Hana.

"Oh my! Kyunghee, you look fab", Soo Ah exclaimed and Namjoon came out following her.

"Hyung, is that really you?", Taehyung was thunderstruck seeing his brother in a new look.

She styled his hair and applied some moisturizing cream on his face and removed the glasses. Nothing much, But Namjoon looked exceptionally handsome.

"You look so handsome Namjoon", Kyunghee exclaimed

"Then what about me?", Jimin pouted and the rest laughed.

"You look like a devil now", Kyunghee laughed looking at the state of Jimin and Jungkook.

"That's the reason I said I will not be coming", Yoongi sighed in relief.

Everyone turned towards his direction as they were laughing at Jimin and Jungkook.

"You look more shitty, little shit", Yoongi mouthed and Jungkook scowled at him.

"Wait! Hyung, why are you holding Ara's hands? Are you both a thing now?",the little brother asked wondering what must have happened.

"Ummm...", Ara was stuttering but Jin showed them their hands entwined.

"We are dating Jungkook ah", Jin confessed and everyone cheered. Jungkook jumped on his elder brother in happiness and the rest were cooing for the new couple.

"So, I can finally call you noona", Jungkook sighed in happiness while Ara looked perplexed. Yoongi and Hana faceplamed themselves.

"Noona? But Jungkook you are older than me", Ara still didn't understand.

"Just a month noona, we only have a month's difference. But I have already decided, whoever becomes my Jin hyung's girlfriend will be my noona. But it's okay, if you don't like it, I won't call you that", his expression changed into a sad one.

"No, no. Jungkook, you can call me noona. I really like it if you call me noona", Ara convinced him while blushing. Jungkook squealed in excitement.

"Drama King", Hana muttered under her breath.

"Jin hyung, we all need a treat now", Taehyung raised and everyone agreed.

"Dinner's on me then.", he announced and everyone cheered.

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Seoul National University

Fest day – 6

"Yah, it's so hot today", Taehyung was sensitive to heat and removed his coat.

"Shall we play the The Color Shots game today?", Ara asked and Jin nodded along with her. They were entwining their fingers and speaking some random things.

"The game doesn't start yet. We still have lot of time", Hoseok spoke while scrolling his phone.

"Jungkook, shall we have ice cream then?", Hana asked and he agreed readily since the weather was no good.

"One Black current and one Cookie dough", she ordered making him smile.

"I guess you will be treating me ice cream always", he mouthed while grabbing his ice cream from her.

"I guess", she replied.

"Hey!", someone from the back called Hana.

"Umm I am sorry, I don't know you", Hana was unacquainted about the man in front of her. He looked tall and cute.

"I am sorry for startling you. I am Cha Eun Woo, Call me Eun woo", he forwarded his hand but she felt a bit uncomfortable to shake hands.

"And why would she have to?", Jungkook intervened and glared at the handsome figure.

"I am sorry but I was just asking for a handshake. And yeah don't you remember me, the guy incharge of the shooting game that day" And then it hit Hana, so he was the one who didn't mind giving her multiple chances.

"If that is the reason you want to talk to her, I don't think it is valid enough", Jungkook sounded rude while Hana nudged his elbow gesturing him to stop.

"Hey! I am sorry that he sounded rude, I am Do Hana, you can call me Hana", Hana shook hands with him and Eun Woo let out a wide grin while Jungkook was fuming right there.

"So, are the introductions over? Will you go now?", Jungkook was really mad.

"Is something wrong with him? I mean he looks like an angry bird right now", Eun woo felt quite obnoxious at Jungkook's behaviour.

"Please don't mind him, he is not usually like that. I guess he is not in good mood right now", Hana bowed apologetically and Jungkook glared at her.

"I guess we have to go Eun Woo. See you around later", she bowed and dragged Jungkook along.

"See you around Hana", Eun Woo waved his hands smiling to himself.

"What was that? Why do you have to be so rude?", Hana scoffed at him in anger.

"Couldn't you see the way he is smiling? He is trying to flirt with you", Jungkook had seriousness in his tone.

"He is a senior, let's not get a bad impression", Hana stated trying to convince and ignoring his words.

"So, will you let him flirt?"

"What are you even speaking? Wait! Are you being jealous right now?", she smirked at him and he stayed silent not knowing what to answer.

"Cat caught your tongue?", she chuckled.

"No, I am not jealous. I was just being protective of my friend okay? What if he does something to you?", he sounded a bit concerned making Hana a bit surprised.

"Yah! He looks decent. I don't think he is that kind of guy", Hana tried to convince him but he is in no mood to listen.

"But still, I didn't like him at all. Don't talk to him again okay?"

"Yah! Don't be a kid now. So stubborn you are. I will talk to him if he starts the talk. I don't want to sound rude to a senior. If his actions are quite displeasing, I will tell you right away. Will this be fine?", she asked and he thought for a while.

"Okay fine", he huffed.

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Jimin's Pov

I was watching Jungkook and Hana happily eating ice cream and didn't decide to disturb them. They are becoming good friends. Ahh, it is too hot here. I could see the cool drinks stall right in front of me.

"One sprite please", I ordered and was surprised to see Yuna right beside me. We both looked at each other and smiled.

"The weather's really hot", I tried to initiate the talk knowing how much of an egotistic person she is.

"Yeah!", she nodded while sipping her drink. All my effort to start a conversation went into a trash can, I guess.

"Hey!", my thoughts were interrupted by an unfamiliar voice and her hand was placed on my shoulder. Her face was all caked up and is all smiling. Who is she?

"I am sorry, I think you caught the wrong the person", I tried pushing her hand off me and didn't want to make her feel bad.

"No, not at all. I know you. Aren't you the handsome Park Jimin?", she moved forward and I stepped back. How does she know me? And why is she speaking so sweet?

"Please be my date Jimin, please. I love you a lot Jimin", she started begging me and I could see people around looking at me weirdly. Not again. Why do they do this? Someone save me.

"I think he said that he doesn't know you. Are you perhaps, deaf?", Yuna stepped forward crossing her arms across her chest.

"Who are you? You don't need to involve in our matters", she scoffed at her. Oh no! Don't do that girl, you will be dead or maybe crushed into pieces.

"Ahh please shut your mouth, I could just smell filth. Come on Jimin, let's go", Yuna linked our arms and started walking. Is this real? I thought she would use her heel or just give a direct punch on her face.

And the girl came in front of us. Girl, it would be okay if it is just me, but right now you are dealing with the wrong person.

"Don't behave like a whore", she snapped at Yuna. How dare she call Yuna a whore? I was about to speak something but Yuna took the lead.

"Says the one who absolutely matches the word. And Please move away from the sunlight. I hate the smell of burning plastic"

And that was a pretty perfect comeback. I could hear the girl cursing something as we moved away. And then, she pulled away.

"Thank you", I mumbled and she smiled.

""Those bitches have no other work except for trying to hit on nice guys"

"So you are saying I am a nice guys", I let out a small smirk

"Yah!" she slapped my arm. And I decided to be silent now. I know if I tease more, that slight slap would become a tight slap.

"Guys! What are you doing there? The Color Shots game will start soon", Kyunghee called us and we walked towards the rest.

End of Jimin's Pov

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Location- The Colour Shots ground

"Wow! The play area is really huge", Ara exclaimed.

"That implies more of running", Yoongi sighed.

"Oppa please, you promised me that you will play", Ara pouted and Yoongi nodded while ruffling her hair.

"Will you stop calling him oppa?", Jin started his usual rant and his girlfriend giggled at his cuteness.

"We must have come a bit early. The rules were already announced", Yuna uttered.

"I got the rules. So we all will be given color ball guns. All of us will have one color and I chose purple for us", Jimin announced and everyone nodded.

"Why not pink?", Jin whined like a kid and Yoongi slapped his arm.

"Pink was already chosen Jin Hyung. So we will be having 12 colour balls in each gun. There are 5 teams playing at present. So if we shoot the opponent with our colour ball, the opponent should stop playing. He is lost. And suppose if any of us are shot by any other colour ball except purple, we can't shoot anyone further. And whichever team has least no of persons who were shot will be the winner. Just like paint ball game but with more teams.", Jimin completed explaining and everyone nodded.

"Is there no penalty?", Jungkook raised the question.

"I didn't ask. I don't think there will be, it's just a game right. Anyways, I will go and ask", Jimin turned to go but was stopped by the whistle.

"Okay, leave about the penalty. Let's take the guns and get ready. The game is about to start. And yeah, rather than focusing on shooting other people, let's focus on defending ourselves." Taehyung declared and everyone agreed.

They took the guns which were filled with Purple paint balls.

"Get, set go", and dispersed searching for hiding locations.

The game will be for thirty minutes. Ara and Jungkook were the most sportive ones. Ara already shot 3 members of the opponent teams and Jungkook shot 2 of them.

Taehyung was following Kyunghee's steps and shot a person from back who was trying to shoot Kyunghee. And Yuna was just hiding while Soo Ah is taking care of Namjoon.

Ara didn't slow her pace and kept going. And suddenly someone was about to shoot her from back, Jin covered her getting himself shot. And even before that person was about to run away, Jungkook shot him from the other side.

"Oh shit! Now I will get drenched in cold water", the guy exclaimed.

"What?", Jin asked him.

"Don't you know, the ones who are shot, even if they are on the winners team, they will be drenched in cold water", he chuckled looking at his own state.

"Jungkook ah, don't let the girls be shot. Just tell the others about penalty", Jin urged Jungkook and he rushed from there. He knew that the girls will be uncomfortable if they get wet. He is a gentleman after all. And the guy left from there in despair.

"Jin", Ara tried to move but he still covered her using his two hands as barricades.

"Stay like this Ara, I don't want you to get shot", he leaned in more close. Her face was just a centimetre apart from his chest and she could hear his heartbeat. She had a mixed feeling of warmth and nervousness. She was flustered at the intimacy they were sharing.

"Jin", she called again expecting him to move a bit back but he remained in the same position. She wished she could tell that the proximity is making her heart explode.

"Shh, stay like this Ara. Let me admire my girl's beauty", he spoke with a constant gaze on her face while she looked down flustered again. Her cheeks were burning red.

"Jungkook. What the hell? I was shooting him", Hana frowned at Jungkook who shot the person she was aiming.

"Hana, I think you forgot that we are a team", he stayed along with her. Hana was about to step out from her cover, but Jungkook pulled her back and shot him.

The cover was not enough to hide two bodies and Jungkook pulled her close inorder to not be visible. Hana was first shocked to speak anything. And when he pulled her more close, she was at loss of words. She was never used to this proximity with a man, not even Taehyung. She was close enough to smell him and feel his breath.

Finally composing the position and processing her thoughts, she stuttered, "Jun...Jungkook.. what... are you....what are you....doing?"

"Shh, Stay like this"

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Author's note:

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