(You have been with the group for almost two years. One has your heart, and you don't think he even knows. You try to keep your feelings for him a secret, but someone does know)

They have all been vying for your affection, and you think it's cute, but your heart is taken. You have gone almost everywhere with them, as a group or solo, and your camera is always with you. 

Everyone had decided to go to the hotel restaurant for dinner, except on this particular night, you weren't really up to it. Jimin kept begging you to go, saying, "It's not the same without you, love." So you gave in and went.

Everyone is sitting around the table waiting for dinner, chatting and having drinks before the food arrives. When the food is placed on the table, the boys are so hungry they jump right into eating. You giggle at them; they love their food. Yet they can stay physically in shape because of their arduous workout routines, dance practice, and activities they do as a group. 

There is a plate of perilla leaves in the center of the table. During the meal no one has bothered to get a leaf. You decided you wanted a perilla leaf and reached out to touch the little pile with your chopsticks.

The next thing you know, there are 14 other chopsticks on the leaf, along with yours. You look around the table at them. They are all watchful, and you sigh and pull your chopsticks back. You place them on your plate and reach for your drink instead.

All 14 chopsticks went back to their individual plates, and eating continued, but not one of them had taken a perilla leaf. You lower your head so they won't see you trying to suppress a giggle.

You love them all dearly, even though they like to prank you. There is one you have romantic feelings for, yet you're not sure how he feels.

You steal a glance at him through your lashes without looking up. You suddenly drop your eyes to look back at your plate. He was watching you. 

You wanted a perilla leaf, so you reached for it again with your chopsticks, and once again, there were suddenly 14 other chopsticks there. This happened several times. 

You know this is not coincidental anymore. Something is going on, and you wonder if this is some kind of prank. 

Jimin seemed to sense the tension around the table. He made a joke, and everyone, including you, started laughing. You reached for it again with your chopsticks, and once again, there were suddenly 14 other chopsticks. 

You laugh out loud at them, and all but one are laughing. You look at him, and he intently looks back at you as if you should know just by looking at him what is going on.

Your gazes are locked for what seems like an eternity.  You catch movement out of your peripheral vision and break eye contact.  You watch as, one by one, pairs of chopsticks move from the leaf pile till there is only yours and his.

You go to lift the leaf, and he uses his chopstick to peel it off. He then puts it on your plate, not letting go until you do.

You shyly smile at him. Jimin and Taehyung give him a gentle nudge on the shoulders, and you hear them say, "Go on, we know it's you she wants." Shocked, you drop your chopsticks and blush profusely.

You see J-Hope smiling and nodding in your direction. To your utter embarrassment, it seems they all knew you had a crush on Jungkook. You are mortified and quickly push your chair back, accidentally tipping it over. You practically run from the room, but a few seconds later, you can hear the door opening and closing behind you. You don't want to look back.

You pick up your pace, hoping to reach the elevator and then your room before the tears overwhelm you. The elevator doors open, and just as you reach them, a couple holding hands steps out.

You get in and push the button for your floor, but suddenly, someone has stepped in and pushed another floor number. You won't face him; you know who it is without even looking. You know his scent anywhere.

You feel a hand slip into yours. You tell him, "I'm sorry, Kooki. I didn't know they would do this. I wasn't in on the prank and would never do anything to embarrass you in front of the others."

You keep your head down and wipe at a tear on your face before you feel his hand gently reach under your chin and lift your face to his.

He looks at you and uses his thumb to wipe a stray tear. "Please don't cry. It hurts so much to see you cry. I'm sorry for what I did tonight."

Confused, you frown and say questioningly, "For what you did? You didn't do anything."

He takes both your hands in his and starts to speak when the elevator dinged, and the doors open on his floor. He grins at you and, still holding your hands, walks you out of the elevator.

"My room is two floors up, you know that."

He says, "Yes, I know, but I have to tell you something."

A little overwhelmed, you ask, "What?"

He says, "Come with me, and let's talk in my room for a minute."

You murmur, "Um, ok," and you let him lead you to the room he shares with Jimin and Taehyung.

After closing the door, he pulls two chairs near each other and motions for you to sit. Once you sit, he does, too. You look around the room, and he starts to speak, so you turn back to him. 
"I, it's my fault. I made them do it. I didn't mean to embarrass you or hurt you. I only wanted to make you happy."

Stunned, you say, "No, no, I . . . wait, what's your fault?" 

He sighs and says, "I had spoken with the others and planned the whole thing."

You look at him. "What whole thing? What are you talking about?"

He slightly blushes, "Peeling perilla leaves." 

You just stare at him in disbelief. "You set it up for one of them to peel me a leaf? I'm a grown woman. I don't need help peeling a leaf." 

You look up at him as you consider a memory and say in wonder, "But you peeled the leaf for me . . ."  You suddenly recall everything he once said about peeling perilla leaves, and you start to blush, and your eyes tear up. 

Seeing your reaction, he says, "So, tonight, I ordered a special plate of them. I told the others that when you reach for one, we all will. Then, one by one, they would pull back, and it would only be me left to help peel the leaf. But the first time, you were the first to pull away." He looks at you with his irresistible doe eyes.

"I planned on confessing to you tonight after dinner, and they were all in on it."

You're so surprised you can't speak.

Worried that you were upset, he leaned in and gave you a soft kiss on the cheek. 

"Am I wrong to think you have feelings for me, more than just a friend?" Jungkook asked, sounding hopeful that he wasn't wrong.

You look into his gorgeous eyes and say, "Kooki, you're not wrong, but I was never sure how you felt."

He grimaces a little and says, "That's my fault. I didn't know if you had feelings for me like I did for you. Some days, it seemed I couldn't be with you enough, while at other times, I thought maybe I was smothering you so I would back off. I didn't want to lose our friendship by going the next step if you didn't feel the same way."

You give him a sweet smile, and he continues, "Tae and Hobi told me they could see it in your eyes that you felt the same."

He looks down at his hands in his lap and quietly says, "Plus, Jimin told me." 

He hears your soft gasp of surprise and continues: "They started pointing out all the things you would do when we were together—the things you did just for me, the looks you gave just to me, the smiles . . ."

You put your hand on his cheek and lean in and kiss him, stopping him from speaking anymore. You didn't need words. He begins to earnestly return your kisses. After several minutes of getting lost in each other, you both pull apart. Slightly breathless.

As he caresses your face, he says, "So, does this mean you have romantic feelings for me?" 

You blush and softly giggle, "Yes, Kooki, I do." 

He scoots closer and says, "Can I tell you a secret?"

You nod, and he says, "I have fallen in love with you." 

Your heart couldn't be happier as you kiss him, and he takes you into his arms, pulling you closer against him.

The door opens, and you and Jungkook break apart. Jimin and Tae walk in, talking, then suddenly stop when they look your way. 

Jimin says, "Oh, um, sorry. We didn't mean to interrupt." He grins at you and gives you a heart.

Taehyung says, "Um, well, I think we will just be going. I'll see you two in the morning." 

When he sees you blushing and Jungkook about to speak, Tae says, "Don't worry; we can bunk with Yoongi." 

Tae grabs Jimin's arm and pulls him out the door. Jungkook squeezes your hand and gives you a quick kiss on the cheek as he follows Jimin and Tae to the door.

Holding onto the door, leaning out, he whispers to them, "Guys, just so you know." He smiles broadly at them, "From now on, I'm the only one who peels a perilla leaf for her." 

They laugh as they go down the hall. Jungkook swears he hears them humming the wedding march.

Jungkook closes the door and locks it. He smiles, and as he reaches out, you step into his arms. Your lips meet as you lose yourself in each other, this time not to be disturbed.