...The autumn wind brushed softly across the campus of Seoul Arts University, making the golden leaves dance across the pathways....

...Students walked past in groups, laughing, talking, rushing to their classes....

...But in the middle of it all stood one very annoyed boy....

...“Park Jimin.”...

...A deep voice called his name slowly....

...Jimin froze....

...Oh no....

...He slowly turned around, eyes widening....

...Standing behind him with crossed arms was none other than the campus golden boy — Jeon Jungkook....

...Tall....

...Handsome....

...Popular....

...And currently glaring at him....

...Jimin gulped....

...“H-Hi… Jungkook?” he said nervously....

...Jungkook took a slow step closer....

...Then another....

...And another....

...Until Jimin was forced to step backwards… straight into the lockers....

...Jungkook leaned one hand beside Jimin’s head, trapping him between his arms....

...“Want to explain something to me?” Jungkook asked quietly....

...Jimin blinked....

...“Explain what?”...

...Jungkook pointed at Jimin’s body....

...More specifically…...

...At the black oversized hoodie Jimin was wearing....

...“Why,” Jungkook said slowly, “are you wearing my hoodie?”...

...Jimin looked down....

...Then back up....

...“Oh…”...

...He smiled sheepishly....

...“I borrowed it.”...

...“Borrowed?” Jungkook raised an eyebrow....

...“You stole it.”...

...“I did not!”...

...“You went into my dorm room yesterday.”...

...Jimin scratched the back of his neck....

...“…technically.”...

...“And took it.”...

...“You have many hoodies!” Jimin protested....

...“But that one is mine.”...

...Jungkook sighed....

...He tried very hard to stay annoyed....

...But it was difficult when the thief in front of him looked like this....

...Jimin was tiny compared to him....

...The hoodie sleeves covered half his hands....

...The collar slipped slightly off his shoulder....

...And the smell of Jungkook’s cologne still clung to the fabric....

...Jungkook looked away....

...Why does he look so cute wearing my clothes?...

...Jimin tilted his head....

...“You’re staring.”...

...“I’m not.”...

...“You are.”...

...“I’m thinking.”...

...“About what?”...

...Jungkook muttered under his breath....

...“About how you look like you belong in it.”...

...Jimin blinked....

...“What?”...

...“Nothing.”...

...Jungkook quickly straightened up....

...“Give it back.”...

...Jimin clutched the hoodie dramatically....

...“No.”...

...Jungkook’s eyes narrowed....

...“No?”...

...“No.”...

...“Park Jimin.”...

...“Yes, Jeon Jungkook?”...

...“You’re testing my patience.”...

...Jimin grinned....

...Jungkook groaned internally....

...That smile should be illegal....

...“Why do you even want it?” Jungkook asked....

...Jimin shrugged casually....

...“It’s warm.”...

...“Buy your own hoodie.”...

...“This one smells nice.”...

...Jungkook froze....

...“…what?”...

...Jimin’s cheeks turned pink....

...“I mean— not like that!”...

...Jungkook smirked....

...“Oh?”...

...Jimin covered his face....

...“Forget I said that.”...

...Too late....

...Jungkook suddenly leaned closer again....

...“So you like my smell?”...

...Jimin squeaked....

...“I did not say that!”...

...“You literally just said that.”...

...Jimin tried to escape....

...But Jungkook grabbed the sleeve of the hoodie....

...“Hey!”...

...“You’re not going anywhere.”...

...Jimin pouted....

...“Mean.”...

...Jungkook felt his heart skip....

...Why is he pouting…...

...It was dangerous....

...Very dangerous....

...Just then—...

...“Jimin!”...

...A voice called from across the hallway....

...Both boys turned....

...Walking toward them was Taehyung, one of the most popular seniors on campus....

...Kim Taehyung smiled brightly....

...“Jimin, you forgot your notebook yesterday.”...

...He handed it over....

...Jimin’s face lit up....

...“Oh! Thank you Tae!”...

...Jungkook’s expression darkened slightly....

...Tae?...

...Since when did Jimin call him that?...

...Taehyung chuckled....

...“No problem.”...

...Then he noticed Jungkook....

...“Oh, Jungkook.”...

...Jungkook nodded stiffly....

...Taehyung looked between them....

...“Am I interrupting something?”...

...Jimin laughed....

...“No! Jungkook is just being dramatic because I borrowed his hoodie.”...

...Taehyung smiled softly....

...“It looks good on you.”...

...Jimin beamed....

...“Right?!”...

...Jungkook’s jaw tightened....

...Taehyung reached out casually and fixed the collar of the hoodie on Jimin’s shoulder....

...“Careful, it’s slipping.”...

...Jimin laughed....

...“Ah thank you—”...

...Jungkook grabbed Jimin’s wrist suddenly....

...Both of them looked at him in surprise....

...Jungkook’s voice was calm....

...Too calm....

...“Jimin.”...

...“Yes?”...

...“You’re coming with me.”...

...“Where?”...

...Jungkook started dragging him down the hallway....

...“My dorm.”...

...Jimin yelped....

...“Why?!”...

...“You’re returning my hoodie.”...

...“But—”...

...“And you owe me lunch.”...

...“I do not!”...

...“Yes you do.”...

...Taehyung chuckled behind them....

...“Have fun you two.”...

...Jungkook didn’t respond....

...Because right now…...

...He was feeling something strange in his chest....

...Something warm....

...Something possessive....

...Something very new....

...He looked down at Jimin, who was still trying to pull his hand free....

...“Jungkook let go!”...

...“No.”...

...“You’re crazy!”...

...“Maybe.”...

...Jimin huffed....

...“You’re jealous.”...

...Jungkook stopped walking....

...“…what?”...

...Jimin smirked....

...“You got jealous because Tae helped me.”...

...Jungkook stared at him....

...Then scoffed....

...“I’m not jealous.”...

...Jimin leaned closer....

...Eyes sparkling mischievously....

...“You totally are.”...

...Jungkook suddenly leaned down so their faces were inches apart....

...Jimin froze....

...“If I was jealous,” Jungkook murmured, “you’d know.”...

...Jimin’s heart skipped....

...“Oh…”...

...Then Jungkook tugged the hoodie sleeve again....

...“But first,” he said....

...“You’re giving this back.”...

...Jimin hugged the hoodie tightly....

...“Never.”...

...Jungkook sighed....

...This boy…...

...was going to be the death of him....

...And he didn’t even realize it yet....

...---...

...The hallway of the dorm building was quiet....

...Too quiet....

...Except for one small voice complaining nonstop....

...“Jungkook let go!”...

...Park Jimin tried to pull his wrist free again as Jeon Jungkook dragged him toward the dorm rooms....

...“People are staring!” Jimin whispered loudly....

...Jungkook didn’t even look back....

...“Then stop struggling.”...

...“I wouldn’t struggle if you weren’t kidnapping me!”...

...“I’m not kidnapping you.”...

...“You literally dragged me across the hallway!”...

...Jungkook finally stopped in front of his dorm door....

...He turned around slowly....

...Jimin almost crashed into his chest....

...Both of them froze....

...Jimin blinked up at him....

...They were very close....

...Too close....

...Jimin could see the tiny scar under Jungkook’s lip....

...And Jungkook could clearly see the pink tint spreading across Jimin’s cheeks....

...Jungkook cleared his throat quickly and unlocked the door....

...“Inside.”...

...Jimin crossed his arms....

...“No.”...

...Jungkook stared at him....

...“No?”...

...“You’re scary when you’re bossy.”...

...Jungkook raised an eyebrow....

...“Park Jimin.”...

...“Yes?”...

...“You stole my hoodie.”...

...“Borrowed.”...

...“You’re coming inside.”...

...“Make me.”...

...Silence....

...Then Jungkook suddenly stepped forward....

...Jimin squeaked....

...Before he could react—...

...Jungkook picked him up....

...Literally....

...“JEON JUNGKOOK!”...

...Jungkook carried him into the room like he weighed nothing....

...Then kicked the door shut behind them....

...Jimin was placed down on the couch....

...He stared in shock....

...“You’re insane!”...

...Jungkook shrugged casually....

...“You said make you.”...

...Jimin huffed dramatically....

...“You’re unbelievable.”...

...Jungkook leaned against the wall, arms crossed....

...“And you’re wearing my hoodie.”...

...Jimin hugged himself protectively....

...“I like it.”...

...Jungkook’s eyes softened slightly....

...It really did look good on him....

...The oversized sleeves....

...The way it fell over Jimin’s thighs....

...The way Jimin kept burying his hands inside it....

...Jungkook looked away quickly....

...“Take it off.”...

...Jimin gasped....

...“PERVERT!”...

...Jungkook choked....

...“That’s not what I meant!”...

...Jimin pointed accusingly....

...“You literally said take it off!”...

...“I meant the hoodie!”...

...“Oh.”...

...Jimin relaxed again....

...Then smirked....

...“You should be more specific.”...

...Jungkook groaned....

...“Why are you like this?”...

...Jimin grinned proudly....

...“Because it annoys you.”...

...Jungkook walked closer slowly....

...Jimin watched him carefully....

...Jungkook stopped right in front of him....

...Then reached out....

...Jimin’s heart skipped....

...Jungkook grabbed the hoodie sleeve and tugged gently....

...“Give.”...

...“No.”...

...“Jimin.”...

...“No.”...

...Jungkook sighed....

...“You’re impossible.”...

...Jimin smiled sweetly....

...“You like me anyway.”...

...Jungkook froze....

...“…who said that?”...

...Jimin leaned forward slightly....

...“You keep staring at me.”...

...Jungkook quickly looked away....

...“I do not.”...

...“You do.”...

...“I’m observing.”...

...“Creep.”...

...Before Jungkook could reply—...

...Someone knocked on the door....

...“Jungkook!”...

...A familiar voice called....

...Jungkook groaned....

...“Come in.”...

...The door opened....

...And in walked Kim Taehyung....

...“Hey— oh.”...

...Taehyung stopped when he saw Jimin sitting on Jungkook’s couch....

...Still wearing the hoodie....

...Taehyung chuckled....

...“Ah, so this is where you disappeared.”...

...Jimin waved....

...“Hi Tae!”...

...Jungkook’s eye twitched....

...Tae again....

...Taehyung walked over and sat beside Jimin casually....

...“You look comfortable.”...

...Jimin nodded happily....

...“I am!”...

...Taehyung poked the sleeve of the hoodie....

...“Still stealing Jungkook’s clothes?”...

...Jimin giggled....

...“Yes.”...

...Jungkook crossed his arms tighter....

...Taehyung turned to Jungkook....

...“You know it suits him.”...

...Jungkook muttered....

...“I noticed.”...

...Jimin blinked....

...“You did?”...

...Jungkook immediately regretted speaking....

...Taehyung smirked slightly....

...“Oh he definitely noticed.”...

...Jungkook glared at him....

...“Why are you here?”...

...Taehyung stretched lazily....

...“To invite you both to dinner.”...

...Jimin’s eyes sparkled....

...“Dinner?!”...

...Taehyung nodded....

...“A group of us are going tonight.”...

...Jimin looked excited....

...“That sounds fun!”...

...Jungkook spoke immediately....

...“He’s not going.”...

...Jimin turned....

...“What?!”...

...Taehyung raised an eyebrow....

...“And why not?”...

...Jungkook shrugged....

...“He owes me lunch.”...

...“That’s not dinner!”...

...“He’s still paying.”...

...Jimin pointed angrily....

...“You’re being petty!”...

...Taehyung laughed....

...“He can come, Jungkook.”...

...Jungkook’s jaw tightened slightly....

...Taehyung casually wrapped an arm around Jimin’s shoulders....

...“Besides, I promised Jimin I’d introduce him to some friends.”...

...Jungkook’s eyes darkened....

...Something inside his chest twisted....

...Jimin didn’t notice....

...“Really?” Jimin asked excitedly....

...Taehyung nodded....

...“Of course.”...

...Then he smiled warmly at him....

...“You’re too cute to hide in dorms.”...

...That was it....

...Jungkook walked over immediately....

...He grabbed Taehyung’s arm and removed it from Jimin’s shoulders....

...Both boys looked at him....

...Jungkook smiled....

...But it wasn’t a friendly smile....

...“Hands.”...

...Taehyung smirked....

...“Jealous?”...

...“No.”...

...“Sure.”...

...Jimin looked between them....

...Confused....

...“Why are you both acting weird?”...

...Jungkook grabbed Jimin’s wrist again....

...“You’re not going to dinner.”...

...“Yes I am!”...

...“No.”...

...Taehyung leaned back on the couch....

...“Relax Jungkook.”...

...He looked at Jimin....

...“You can come if you want.”...

...Jimin stood up....

...“I want!”...

...Jungkook sighed deeply....

...This was getting annoying....

...He grabbed the hoodie collar and gently pulled Jimin closer....

...Jimin stumbled slightly into his chest....

...“Jungkook!”...

...Jungkook spoke quietly....

...“You’re not going.”...

...Jimin frowned....

...“Why?”...

...Jungkook looked down at him....

...Then muttered....

...“…because I don’t like it.”...

...Jimin blinked....

...“Don’t like what?”...

...Jungkook glanced at Taehyung....

...Then back at Jimin....

...“…people looking at you.”...

...The room went silent....

...Jimin’s cheeks slowly turned pink....

...Taehyung burst out laughing....

...“Oh wow.”...

...Jungkook glared at him....

...“What?”...

...Taehyung grinned....

...“You’re jealous.”...

...Jungkook snapped....

...“I AM NOT.”...

...Jimin giggled softly....

...“You are.”...

...Jungkook looked at him....

...And suddenly realized something....

...Jimin was very close....

...Still in his hoodie....

...Looking up at him with sparkling eyes....

...And smiling....

...Jungkook felt his ears turn red....

...He quickly stepped back....

...“Whatever.”...

...Taehyung stood up....

...“Dinner at seven.”...

...He winked at Jimin....

...“Come if the jealous bunny allows it.”...

...Then he left....

...The door closed....

...Silence filled the room....

...Jimin looked at Jungkook....

...Jungkook looked at the floor....

...Then Jimin spoke softly....

...“…you really don’t want me to go?”...

...Jungkook sighed....

...“…I don’t know.”...

...“Why?”...

...Jungkook glanced at him....

...Then muttered quietly....

...“…because I like seeing you here.”...

...Jimin’s heart skipped....

...“With you.”...

...Jimin looked down shyly....

...Then smiled....

...“Then I won’t go.”...

...Jungkook blinked....

...“Really?”...

...Jimin nodded....

...“Really.”...

...Then he grinned mischievously again....

...“But I’m still keeping the hoodie.”...

...Jungkook groaned....

...“You’re unbelievable.”...

...Jimin laughed....

...And for some reason—...

...Jungkook couldn’t stop smiling....

...---...

...The next morning at Seoul Arts University started like any other....

...Except for one small problem....

...Jeon Jungkook woke up to find his closet half empty....

...He stared at it in disbelief....

...Then he sighed....

...“…Park Jimin.”...

...Meanwhile, across campus, Park Jimin happily walked toward class wearing—...

...Jungkook’s hoodie....

...Again....

...Not only that....

...He was also wearing Jungkook’s black beanie....

...And Jungkook’s oversized flannel shirt tied around his waist....

...Jimin hummed cheerfully as he walked....

...Students passing by kept glancing at him....

...Some smiled....

...Some whispered....

...One girl whispered to her friend,...

...“Isn’t that Jungkook’s clothes?”...

...Jimin didn’t hear them....

...He was too busy enjoying the warmth of the hoodie....

...It smells like him again....

...Suddenly—...

...“Jimin!”...

...Jimin turned....

...Walking toward him with a bright smile was Kim Taehyung....

...“Tae!” Jimin waved happily....

...Taehyung stopped in front of him and looked him up and down....

...Then he laughed....

...“You stole more of Jungkook’s clothes?”...

...Jimin shrugged innocently....

...“They’re comfortable.”...

...Taehyung chuckled....

...“Does Jungkook know?”...

...Jimin tilted his head....

...“…not yet.”...

...Taehyung shook his head....

...“You’re brave.”...

...Before Jimin could answer—...

...Another voice joined them....

...“Excuse me.”...

...Both boys turned....

...Standing behind them was a tall senior student....

...His name tag read Minho....

...He smiled politely....

...“Are you Park Jimin?”...

...Jimin nodded....

...“Yes?”...

...Minho scratched the back of his neck....

...“I saw you in dance practice yesterday.”...

...Jimin blinked....

...“Oh.”...

...Minho continued....

...“You’re really good.”...

...Jimin’s cheeks turned pink....

...“Thank you.”...

...Taehyung watched with interest....

...Minho smiled again....

...“I was wondering if you’d like to join our performance group.”...

...Jimin’s eyes sparkled....

...“Really?!”...

...Minho nodded....

...“We’re preparing for the winter showcase.”...

...Taehyung nodded approvingly....

...“That’s a good opportunity.”...

...Jimin looked excited....

...“I’d love to—”...

...“Absolutely not.”...

...The voice came from behind them....

...Cold....

...Firm....

...Familiar....

...All three boys turned....

...Standing there was Jeon Jungkook....

...His expression was unreadable....

...But his eyes were locked on Jimin....

...Jimin blinked....

...“Jungkook?”...

...Jungkook slowly walked toward them....

...His gaze moved down Jimin’s body....

...Beanie....

...Flannel....

...Hoodie....

...All his....

...Jungkook sighed....

...“You raided my closet.”...

...Jimin grinned sheepishly....

...“…maybe.”...

...Jungkook reached forward and flicked Jimin’s forehead....

...“Ow!”...

...“You didn’t even ask.”...

...Jimin rubbed his forehead....

...“You would have said no.”...

...Jungkook crossed his arms....

...“Correct.”...

...Minho looked between them....

...“…do you two know each other?”...

...Taehyung snorted quietly....

...Jimin nodded....

...“Yes!”...

...Jungkook answered at the same time....

...“He’s my problem.”...

...Jimin pouted....

...“I am not!”...

...Minho chuckled awkwardly....

...“Well anyway…”...

...He looked at Jimin again....

...“I meant what I said earlier.”...

...Jungkook’s eyes narrowed slightly....

...Minho continued....

...“You should join our dance group.”...

...Jimin smiled brightly....

...“That sounds amazing—”...

...“He’s busy.”...

...Jungkook interrupted again....

...Jimin stared at him....

...“I am not busy!”...

...Jungkook ignored him....

...Minho frowned slightly....

...“And you are…?”...

...Jungkook stepped closer....

...“Jeon Jungkook.”...

...Minho blinked....

...“Oh.”...

...Everyone on campus knew that name....

...The star athlete....

...Top student....

...And someone people usually avoided arguing with....

...Minho coughed awkwardly....

...“Well, Jungkook… this doesn’t concern you.”...

...Jungkook smiled....

...But it wasn’t friendly....

...“It does when you’re flirting with him.”...

...Jimin’s eyes widened....

...“Flirting?!”...

...Minho looked offended....

...“I wasn’t flirting.”...

...Jungkook shrugged....

...“Looked like it.”...

...Jimin grabbed Jungkook’s sleeve....

...“Stop being rude!”...

...Jungkook looked down at him....

...“…you’re defending him?”...

...Jimin huffed....

...“You’re embarrassing me!”...

...Jungkook’s jaw tightened slightly....

...Taehyung watched the entire situation with a huge grin....

...This was entertaining....

...Minho sighed....

...“Look, I just wanted to invite him to our dance team.”...

...Jungkook replied calmly....

...“He said no.”...

...Jimin shouted....

...“I DID NOT!”...

...Minho looked at Jimin again....

...“So what do you say?”...

...Jimin opened his mouth....

...But before he could answer—...

...Jungkook suddenly wrapped an arm around his shoulders....

...Pulling him close....

...Jimin froze....

...Jungkook spoke casually....

...“He’s already practicing with me.”...

...Jimin blinked....

...“…I am?”...

...Jungkook nodded....

...“Every evening.”...

...Taehyung nearly choked trying not to laugh....

...Minho looked uncertain....

...“Oh… I see.”...

...Jungkook smiled politely....

...“So he’s unavailable.”...

...Minho looked disappointed....

...“Alright.”...

...He nodded at Jimin....

...“Maybe another time.”...

...Then he walked away....

...Silence followed....

...Jimin slowly turned his head toward Jungkook....

...“…what was that.”...

...Jungkook shrugged and removed his arm....

...“What?”...

...“You just lied!”...

...Jungkook started walking....

...“Come on.”...

...Jimin chased after him....

...“JUNGKOOK!”...

...“What?”...

...“I wanted to join!”...

...Jungkook stopped....

...Then looked at him seriously....

...“…why?”...

...“Because I like dancing!”...

...Jungkook sighed....

...“I know.”...

...“Then why stop me?!”...

...Jungkook hesitated....

...Then muttered quietly....

...“…because he kept looking at you.”...

...Jimin blinked....

...“…so?”...

...Jungkook crossed his arms....

...“I didn’t like it.”...

...Jimin stared at him for a moment....

...Then suddenly laughed....

...“You’re unbelievable.”...

...Jungkook frowned....

...“What’s funny?”...

...Jimin pointed at him....

...“You really are jealous.”...

...Jungkook opened his mouth....

...Closed it....

...Then grumbled....

...“…maybe a little.”...

...Jimin’s smile softened....

...“You know what?”...

...“What?”...

...“I’ll still practice with you.”...

...Jungkook blinked....

...“Really?”...

...Jimin nodded....

...“But only if you stop acting like a jealous bunny.”...

...Jungkook scoffed....

...“I am not a bunny.”...

...Jimin giggled....

...“You totally are.”...

...Jungkook sighed....

...This boy....

...He was going to drive him crazy....

...But somehow—...

...He didn’t mind it at all....

...---...