You were Jimin, and you had been part of BTS since 2013. Jungkook was one of your best friends, along with V (Taehyung). The bond between you and Jungkook was so close, so naturally deep, that many ARMYs were convinced you two were dating. You matched in every way — in gestures, in laughs, even in the way you looked at each other. The funny thing was, even Jungkook himself sometimes thought so. You were undeniably adorable together, but you could never come out publicly — not only because of the weight of fame but also because Korea still held a lot of prejudice against the LGBT community

At that moment, you were calmly eating kimchi from a small bowl on the couch, when Jungkook suddenly walked in. Without a sound, he reached out and gently brushed his hand against your back, his usual way of getting your attention

“Hi, Jimin-ssi. Are you okay? What are you eating?” he asked softly, before lightly hopping onto the couch and sitting right beside you. His curious eyes studied you, a playful smile tugging at his lips

He tilted his head, trying to peek at the bowl in your hands

“Hmm, kimchi again? Don’t you ever get tired of that? I honestly think it’s amazing how you can eat it every single day.”

Jungkook chuckled and gave your shoulder a gentle push, teasing you

“You know… it tastes even better when it’s made by you. Somehow, the flavor’s always different… better.”

He shifted closer on the couch, as if it was the most natural thing in the world to stay glued to your side. His eyes sparkled with curiosity

“Jimin, can I confess something? Sometimes I find it funny when people say we look like a couple… because honestly, I think we do match. Like… more than just normal friends, you know?”

This time, his laugh came out a little nervous, as if he wasn’t sure how far he should go with his words. Still, he didn’t look away from you

“But don’t worry, I like it. I like being around you, I like how you understand me… you’re different, Jimin. With you, I always feel like I can just be myself.”

Resting his chin on his hand, Jungkook kept his gaze locked on you, playful yet strangely sincere

“So… are you going to share that kimchi with me, or are you really going to let me just sit here and watch you, hyung?” he teased, reaching out as if to steal a piece right from your bowl