Okay, it's a little unhealthy how attached you are to Namjoon.

He's just a figure in your subconscious, why are you so attached to a man you'll never meet? Granted, having him in your dreamscape is fun, but you wish you could see him in real life. Why can't this one man be real? Whenever he's around, you smile. You feel your heart beat faster. Your skin gets all tingly when he gets close.

Fuck.

God dammit, Y/n L/n. You have a crush on your imaginary friend. That's a new level of loneliness. If Jimin finds out about this, he'll never let you live that down.

With a groan, you take the can of soup off the rack. You're thinking about this in a grocery store of all places. That's how badly Namjoon is effecting you, and it's only been a few days. 

Imagine if these dreams happen forever, or even for the next week. If you're this attached already, the future holds great darkness for you. You're crushing on someone you've never met. That's a recipe for disaster. And if he is real, there's a chance (a high one too) that he has a partner. What attractive, funny, kind, caring, smart man like him doesn't have a partner?

Regardless of your thoughts, you put the can in your basket. Chicken noodle soup, the best remedy for hopelessly falling for a guy you've never met. Grocery shopping has always been your least favorite part of being an adult. It's frustrating, not to mention that most of the time you do it, you're hungry.

But it's time to focus. Your grandparents love mac and cheese, maybe it's time for a visit. You can go over every day next week, like a week of activities. Give them some mac and cheese, watch some movies with them, play pool in their bar, everything. Sounds like a fun time.

Not many know about it, but your grandparents own a bar. It's a small business mostly for making friends since they're retired from their old jobs, but it's quite spacious. It has some back rooms, a huge bar top, and pool tables; the classic pub-like area.

You smile, going to the next aisle to grab what you need for your famous homecooked mac and cheese. Oh yeah, it's a classic. You and mac and cheese go way back. It's insane. Anyway, that's not the point. The point is, those cavatappi noodles are calling your name.

You hum to yourself, picking out two boxes and placing them in your basket before peeking up. However, your jaw drops. At the end of the aisle there's a crowd, but one tall man towers above the rest. Although his back is turned, you can see his side profile. No way.

He looks like Namjoon.

Is your mind playing tricks on you? You rub them with your free hand, then watch as he makes his way through the crowd, presumably to check out. 

"Namjoon?!" you call, a little embarrassed by the stares that come your way because of it, but you don't care enough to stop.

You adjust your basket, making sure it's secure on your elbow before rushing down the aisle. Of course you had to be all the way at the end. Of fucking course you did. 

You pant as you take the five second run to get there, turning to search for him. And once again, of course it's near impossible due to the crowd, but luckily he's tall.

You gasp for air as you make it past the group of people, your eyes desperately searching the area until finally, you see a tall man leaving the store. You grunt but don't give up, running as fast as you can after him. The strange looks you get go ignored by you as you dart around the cashiers, trying not to run into anyone, but also too in the the moment to care.

By the time you make it to the automatic doors, you notice no one in the area. "God dammit. Namjoon!" you yell, rushing out of the store. 

The parking lot is too massive for him to hear you. Looks like you lost him, if it even was him. It had to be, right? Whoever he was looked so similar...

A pair of security guards come rushing out after you, causing you to jump. Shit, you're holding the basket in your hands. Unpaid. 

"I'm sorry, I thought I saw my..." You trail off to think of a lie. "My brother. I haven't seen him in ages. I just thought... I'm sorry, I'll come back inside and pay now." To your surprise, they give you an understanding expression and guide you back inside. 

Well, this is gonna be a long day...

~Office - NAMJOON~

Namjoon shakes the pack of pens. "You had me go all the way to a grocery store for one pack of pens?" Namjoon asks, handing the thing to Jin. 

"They're pink!" 

"But we could have just ordered them on Amazon." 

"But they're pink and got here faster because of you."

"I thought I was your boss, not your assistant," Namjoon says. 

"You could've said no."

Well, shit. He's not wrong. Namjoon sighs as he walks next to Jin, entering the cafeteria and spotting Yoongi in there along with other workers he doesn't recognize.

Yoongi is sitting by himself in the corner, fiddling with his fingers while his food sits untouched in front of him. Namjoon and Jin share a glance before heading over and sitting across from him. 

"Yoons?" Namjoon asks. 

Yoongi yelps, snapping his head up. "Oh, it's just you. Jimin... Jimin... Jimin," he says, repeating Jimin's name like a mantra.

"Um, are you okay?" Jin asks. 

Yoongi rocks himself back and forth. "He has a big dick. Oh God, he has a big dick."

"Did you have sex on the first date?!" Namjoon asks in disbelief. 

"He's a top... with a big dick. Oh God," Yoongi mumbles, eyes wide as he stares at the table.

"I'm guessing Yoongi's in immense pain," Jin whispers to Namjoon, who nods. 

"My ass hurts, but not as much as my jaw," Yoongi mutters, looking like he's seen war. 

Namjoon can't help it anymore: he bursts out laughing. He catches the attention of half the room, but he doesn't care.

At Namjoon's laughter, Jin joins in, busting out that windshield wiper sound Namjoon has come to appreciate. After a full ten seconds, they calm down, Namjoon shaking his head at Yoongi. 

"So I guess you really like him, huh?"

To his surprise, Yoongi nods. "He's... interesting." 

"That's the highest praise Yoongi's ever given anyone. I'll plan the wedding!" Jin says with a squeal. At Yoongi's death glare, Jin gulps and shuts up. 

"He's inviting me out next week with my close friends. Something about wanting to 'meet the ones who make me smile.' I don't smile, so I got confused, but I guess that translates to you two and Hoseok."

"Is he bringing his close friends?" Jin asks. 

"I think so, something about wanting to play Cupid and get his two friends together."

"Well, I know I'll be happy to come. Anything for my favorite grandpa," Namjoon says, Yoongi giving him a glare.

"I'm scared to say no, so I'll be there too," Jin says with a gulp. 

Looks like Namjoon is going to leave his house to go meet new people. He doubts there'll be any girls there, but maybe he can hit it off with someone. But he almost doesn't want to.

Namjoon zones out as Jin asks Yoongi more questions about the hang out, his mind more focused on what happens at night. Why is he so attached to Y/n already? Just the thought of flirting with another girl hurts him, because deep down, he wants it to be her.

The realization makes him shudder. So he has a small crush on a figment of his imagination. Wow, Namjoon's setting his bar real high, huh? Granted, Y/n meets all his standards. She's beautiful, imaginative, whimsical... okay, maybe it's a little more than a crush. He's never even met this woman, yet he's daydreaming about her.

"I'm just amazed I scored before Namjoon," Yoongi says, bringing the man out of his thoughts. 

"I'll hand it to Mr. Park, he has nice skin," Jin says, waggling his brows at Yoongi. 

Yoongi stares at Jin for a moment before answering. "Are you gay?" 

"Only for Namjoon." 

"That's my cue to leave." Namjoon sighs, standing as Jin scoffs.

"Being loved by me is a privilege, Mr. Kim!"

"Jin?" Namjoon asks, momentarily turning his head to lock eyes with the older one. 

Jin pouts. "Yes?" 

"Thanks for making me smile." 

Without another word, Namjoon departs, leaving a very shocked Yoongi and Jin behind. But they're not the ones on his mind right now. 

The only one on his mind is Y/n L/n.

~~~

A/N: "My ass hurts, but not as much as my jaw." - Yoongi, Lucid Dreams, 2021

No dreamscape section this time around, but that's because we're getting close to a certain moment happening ;) 

Sorry this update was delayed. I'm gonna be real, I forgot I posted this on Wattpad. I made this story over two years ago, so it's been out of my mind for a while. But I'll try my best to keep updating! It's not a long story, so hopefully that won't be too hard.