↝Imagine her as Christina.

A DAY has passed after their boss's announcement of the party and of course, they still don't have any dates. But the two of them already have one in mind, however, they're both hesitating. Erelah kept stealing glances at Jungkook from behind her cubicle as he gave out coffee to his workmates.

Jungkook turned around, his eyes widening when Christina appeared in front of him. Once Christina met eyes with Jungkook. She immediately looked to the side avoiding his gaze, to only meet Erelah's, observing them. Which made Erelah look away immediately, pretending to be busy.

"Do you want some coffee?" Jungkook asked as he pointed to one of the coffee cups with his eyes. Christina looked at him again, she was honestly thankful that Jungkook was still somehow talking to her even after confessing her feelings to him. Because, guys tend to ignore or avoid girls after they have confessed their feelings. 'Well, I guess he's different' She thought.

"Christina?" Jungkook asked again, his head tilted to the side. Upon hearing his voice Christina was brought back to her senses and said, "H-huh? Yeah! I want some," She answered, still avoiding his gaze. While he handed her a cup of coffee, she looked at it for a few seconds before taking it into her hands.

"Thank you, Jungkook..." She tried looking into his eyes, but as soon as she did, she immediately looked away. Her eyelids closing in embarrassment. Jungkook nodded and started walking away. Though he stopped halfway, turning to look at Christina.

"Hey, I'm sorry that I don't feel the same way, but I hope this won't ruin the friendship we built these past few months... Or weeks. I may not like you that way, but I still like you as a friend-" Christina was about to take a sip of her coffee. Though when he started talking again, her hand froze. "-so it would be sad if our bond is broken..." Her back was still facing him when he said all that. A sad smile painting her lips, she was happy, but she was also sad. I mean who wouldn't right? When they get friend-zoned.

"Understood, I also treasure our friendship, so at least that's mutual." Christina laughed as she gave Jungkook a thumbs up, her back still facing him. "Gotta go now, thanks again."

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ERELAH'S P.O.V

I splashed my face with water, letting it drip down my face and onto the sink as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. This is frustrating... I just can't seem to distinguish how I really feel about him. Do I love him as a man? Or as an author that I admire? Funny, how I'm already an adult, but I still can't figure out my own feelings.

I splashed my face with water again, when I heard the door open. Me getting out my handkerchief as I used it to pat my wet face, turning around my eyes widened when I met Christina's brown orbs. Her not being able to move from her place either... I couldn't bare with the awkward atmosphere any longer, so I decided to speak up.

"Hey..."

"Hi..."

"So found a date for the party... yet?" I asked caressing the back of my neck. I stared at her and noticed her sighing as she looked down on the tiled floor. Me instantly regretting on asking that question. "No, you?" She asked as she walked past me and started re-touching her makeup. "None, either. I may have to go with Taehyung... Since we always go by pair in these kinds of events."

I explained as I looked at her reflection in the mirror, her nodding twice. Then, she asked the most unexpected question ever. "Why not Jungkook?" I looked at her, wide-eyed. Not being able to answer her as she looked at me through the mirror. "Is it because of me?" She added as she put back her lipstick in her pouch, facing me.

"N-no! And why would I even want him to be m-my date?" I asked, avoiding any eye contact as I caressed the back of my neck. While Christina started walking closer to me and once she was in a close proximity, she held my hands and began caressing them.

"Because, you like him." My eyes widened once I heard what left her mouth as I break free from her grasps, taking a few steps backward. With my hands in front of my chest in defense. "You're wrong... Christina. I don't like him."

"Don't try to deny it, Erelah... it's no use. If you're doing this because you're afraid that you might hurt me. Well, it will... But I'm not a teenager who will get mad about a guy-" Christina stopped talking as she bit her lower lip, looking to the side. "-if you like him... Then feel free to. He's not mine, and will never be mine, so don't try denying your feelings Erelah. You'll only regret it in the end."

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Meanwhile, Jungkook sat alone in the cafeteria as he ate his lunch peacefully. He couldn't get Erelah off his mind, he has been contemplating if he should ask Erelah out for the party... But her actions towards him, was making him hesitate.

"Hey, you alright? You look like you're starting into a void." Taehyung suddenly sat down in front of him, with his head tilted to the side. Jungkook took a bite of his egg omelet first before answering. "Just, trapped In my thoughts." Taehyung nodded his head twice as he started eating his lunch along with Jungkook.

"Got any date yet?" Taehyung asked him, focusing his attention on his food. While Jungkook looked at Taehyung quietly. Thinking about how he should answer that question. "Not yet, but I have... Someone in mind." He said grabbing the bottle of water beside him and drinking from it. Taehyung looked at Jungkook with a smirk on his lips. Making Jungkook look at him with furrowed eyebrows.

"What's the reaction for?" Jungkook asked as he laid back on his seat with his arms crossed around his chest. Taehyung raised his hand in front of Jungkook as he took a mouthful of his lunch. Then, answered Jungkook's question. "It's Erelah right?" Taehyung asked a confident smile on his lips. Jungkook's eyes widened, straightening his posture. "It is huh? You like her do you? Cause why else would you want to ask her out?"

'Was I too obvious? I thought I was good with hiding my feelings.' Jungkook thought, to himself. "Well, there's no point in denying it, yeah?"

"Yup! I gotta say though... This is like a whole drama. Christina likes you. You like someone else, and that's Rere." Jungkook looked at Taehyung, with a frown on his face and thought: 'Did he really have to voice that out?' "I wonder... who Rere likes though? Anyway, so do you plan on asking her out?" Jungkook bit his lower lip as his fingers tapped the surface of the table.

"Should I go for it?" He asked Taehyung, with his body leaning forward and his fingers clasped together. "Is that even a question? Go for it, Kook!"

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ERELAH'S P.O.V

Parking my car in front of my house. I looked behind me, peering over the windows at the back of my car. Making sure that my vehicle won't collide with anything that can cause damage. Once I was done. I hopped out mof y car with my bag and house keys in my hand.

I couldn't find Jungkook anywhere earlier. I wonder where that guy has gone to? Did he leave work early? But why? I asked myself as I entered the key in the door knob's hole, twisting it after. I then, pushed open the door, to only be greeted by darkness.

My eyebrows furrowed as I started sniffing around the place, getting a whiff of a rosy scent just a few feet away from me. I scooted closer to the side, turning on the lights. The sudden brightness surrounding the room, temporarily blinding me as I shielded my face with both my hands.

And once I thought that I could finally handle the light. I removed my hands away from my face, looking ahead of me. There was Jungkook, holding a bouquet of flowers. Its colors ranging from white, purple , and blue. A lavender wrapping paper holding it in place. I looked at him with my mouth hanging open, speechless.

"Say, will you be my partner for the party Erelah?" Jungkook asked me with his hand caressing his jawline as he bit his lower lip. I covered my mouth with my hands, trying to hide the smile that was painting my lips. But I couldn't hold it in. I removed my hands from my mouth and flashed him a wide smile. I don't know if he can still see my eyes because of this. "I would love to, Jungkook."

I'm no longer gonna deny it... I like Jeon Jungkook and not just as a author, but as a man.

sorry for keeping you guys waiting huhuhu. I got pretty busy this week huhuhuhu.

Anyway, I hope you guys enjoyed this update. Mwuah! See u in the next update❤