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A/n ~ this is 1/7 of the 'BTS as romantic tropes' this is 'Best friends to lovers'

Have you ever fell for a best friend?

The first person you didn't expect your heart to beat for... the person you didn't know you'd want to spend eternity with...

But were so scared to tell them how you feel... because you didn't want to be hurt or ruin the friendship....

Well that's how Ra YooRi feels with her best friend Park Jimin. They've been close since middle school, now currently in college in Umeta, Busan. She just realized how deep her feelings were for him when he first got into a relationship with someone else.

It didn't last long but it almost saddened her... YooRi started to avoid him but didn't cut him off, that was still her best friend...

And she thinks that's all he'll ever be....

Just her best friend.

"Woo! This is huge on me... but I love it!" I squealed and jumped around as I looked at myself in the mirror, a cute laugh behind me catching my attention. The blonde haired angel of my best friend, Jimin was the bestest person you could ever have in your life. He always cared for the ones close to him, took care of them over himself, and loved them to the fullest.

"We're gonna be the best looking twins on campus!" I did my celebratory dance as he fell over in the seat laughing at me. We eventually left the shop with our matching pink hoodies, black and white striped shirts underneath, and black jeans with rips at the knees. Even our book bags complimented each other, it was the same brand, his being black and mine was white.

He asked as we rode the escalator down to the 1st floor "Hmm I kinda want pizza... let's get ice cream for movie night!" He made a tight smile as we walked to The Flippin' Pizzeria. I made a small pout as he made a 'I'm sorry' expression "It's understandable! You probably have a test to study for." But his response shocked me to the core

I could see the happiness in his expression, he wasn't smiling to the point his eyes hid but Jimin was definitely was happy for this date. I didn't want to admit it as first but I couldn't stand seeing Jimin get in relationships with other girls. None of them lasted over 2 months, even though we are best friends I knew exactly what happened when he left them. It was always the 'I needed to focus on so and so' but I always felt like he didn't want them... or possibly gay.

We got our ice cream and left the mall. After some time I was sitting on his dorm room bed as he went through the closet.He groaned throwing another pair of pants out, while I just sat on his bed with a neutral expression. It's not like I didn't want to help... but it kinda felt off knowing I was helping him look good for someone else. I looked at the button up shirt he was holding and chuckled to myself.

"Jimin... you're going to the diner on campus... not some 5 star restaurant haha" he nervously laughed with me as I found him a nice blue shirt with dark ripped jeans. "Now go freshen up okay!" He nodded and ran to his bathroom, meanwhile I went to call my younger brother. I stepped into the living room making sure to keep quiet so Jimin wouldn't overhear me.

"Helloooo! Whats the problem YooRi?" I rubbed my forehead at Hyun's question, he already knew I had a issue at hand. "I think I have one... but I don't know exactly what" he groaned over the line,a rustling noise was heard before he hummed for me to speak. "Okay... it's about me to... someone" I hesitated, he knew Jimin existed but I didn't want to say his name at the moment. "I.. know this guy, we talk a lot and we're very close... but ever since high school, I tend to get upset when he dates other girls." I paused for a second, Hyun hummed often.

"Well does it happen just then? Or do you feel different around him than other guys?" I nodded before speaking "My heart rate grows... uhm... sometimes I can't look him in the eyes or my cheeks grow hot, I also feel upset if a woman flirts with him!" I grunted and took a deep breath. Hyun giggled over the line, what was so amusing, he answered the little question in my head "You like Jimin dumbass." I gasped, how the hell did he know that easy?!

He chuckled again "누나... you're clearly not that smart when it comes to relationships! Miss 'I'm putting education over love' hehehe" I smacked my forehead with a groan, it was true, I only say that to hide the feelings I probably had for Jimin. "It's probably just something small... I can't like him.. we're too close" I flinched from how loud my brother groaned, the boy only being 17 but acted older than me.

"YooRi you're the most naive person I ever knew... you been this way with Jimin since your freshman year of high school!" My mouth went agape, not just at Hyun's words but the fact Jimin walked out his room looking handsome as ever. His blonde hair was brushed into a middle spilt, the blue shirt fit his chest nicely, and the jeans made his legs look more lean. I could hear Hyun in the phone but it sounded faded away as I stared at Jimin whose cheeks grew pink.

I blinked a few times, really hoping I wasn't slobbering.... maybe Hyun is right... no no I'll prove it! "You look great Jimin! I knew you wouldn't need that dressy shirt haha" I could tell Hyun was having a ball with how I spoke to Jimin. I nodded slightly biting my tongue so I wouldn't find some excuse for him to skip out on this 'date'.

After he left, I just tried to keep myself busy by watching tv, snacking, or talking to Hyun cause he wanted to practice driving at night. "Hey I'm stopping to get gas so I'll call you when I'm done" I agreed and hung up, the cringy K-drama showing some woman sprucing herself up for a guy she wants. "Ehh I'd wear tennis shoes.. you don't need to wear heels all the..." my mini dialogue paused when banging at the door happened, Jimin didn't tell me anyone was coming to his dorm.

I opened the door and my jaw dropped... along with my juice pouch "What the hell! And how the hell did you get here?!" My younger brother chuckled as he sassily walked in, a duffel bag hanging on his right arm. "Hello love sick sister... the doctor has arrived!" I groaned closing my door as Hyun placed the bag on the couch "You're really gonna sit here all miserable while he out eating with some bitch?" I chuckled dryly at the young man who had his hands on his hips.

"Hyun it'll be okay... probably gonna be another 2 month-er then poof he's single again" he scoffed at me, grabbing the remote to cut the tv off. "What if this becomes a 2 year thing huh? Have you thought about that? Some patterns are broken 누나" I felt my body go numb.... a whole 2 years of watching Jimin with someone else, I could feel my left eye twitch. I could deal with 2 months but 2 years... what if it went to 12 then 20?!

"YooRi! Get out the dark mind and let's step into the light! Let's get your man sis" he grabbed my arm dragging me to the closest bathroom, sitting me on the toilet seat as he looked over me. "Hmm you tend to like bright things but I want to give you a badass look tonight" he went back out to grab the duffel bag and placed it on the floor with a heavy thud. "Jeez what's all in there?!" He chuckled devilishly at me "Ohhh probably just moms secret make up stash and half of her old school clothes from the attic!" I was honestly scared but I trust my brother with this.... I hope.

After 30 minutes Hyun backed away with a smirk "You look smoking... the man won't even know what to do!" I stood to look in the mirror and almost choked, I did look like a badass! The Smokey eye with the cat eye and the black matte lipstick, it was opposite from how I usually dress but definitely something new to test with. "Now go wear this outfit and come out to model for me!" He left the bathroom as I went through the bag, my eyes widen at the spicy outfit.

I changed my under clothes, slid on the tight black leather pants, the red lacy top, and the leather cropped jacket with short heeled boots. My hair wasn't messy and not in the best shape but it did make me look more sexier than a cute little kid. I walked out the bathroom and Hyun dramatically gasped then fell to the floor. "Hyun why are you on the floor?!" He sat up with wide eyes "You look that fucking amazing and dare to ask me that dumb question my dear 누나!" Standing up, he came to ruffle my hair and walked around me to see if I looked good.

"You know his location! So go there and get your man back!" I nodded going to grab my keys and walk out the dorm, thankfully Hyun would stay to dorm watch. I made my way across the campus, spotting the diner lights, a quaint little place where some old couple opened a place for college students. It was 3 cars in the parking lot so barely anyone was here... I guess the girl wanted to make it more romantic.

Walking in I kept my head down so he wouldn't notice me, I got a booth near them but not close enough for them to spot me. Then again I was wearing heels and an all leather outfit... I would be noticed regardless from the other few customers. I looked to my far front left to see Jimin and the girl... she was definitely cute but a little too touchy for my taste.

"Can I get a glass of water and a cupcake?" I told the waitress who gave me a wink before walking off, she must've knew I wore the 'get their attention' clothes. I decided to send a random text to Jimin just to see if he would respond "Hey Jimin! How's the date?" His phone soon dinged and he quickly checked it. He replied back saying how it was okay but she talked too much.... I could tell by the way he was slumped over as she kept on talking.

I giggled at my screen, As I knew I had to get a bit serious and told him we needed to talk about something important. The waitress brought my water and cupcake, I thanked her and kept sitting there watching the duo talk back and forth. The girl had leaned in close to Jimin, touching his hand but he tried to softly pull away. Instead she jumped up and sat beside him... this felt like my time to step in.

I grabbed my cupcake and walked over to their table "Omg! Jimin bestie what are you doing here?!" I could see how he relaxed when I reached them in time before the girl slobbered over his cheeks. the chick gasped in a fake offended way "Jimin... we came together though! As a date duh" I almost squeezed the dessert in my hand at her annoying whiny voice.

"Sorry Yong-Ja dear but I need Jimin for a few minutes.... and I don't care if you mind or not" she gasped and pouted as Jimin scooted her over so he could get out the booth. he grabbed my hand and quickly walked us out the diner, not before I placed the cupcake down for her.

We decided to talk a walk since I wasn't fully ready to go back to the dorm, we had went to the track field and sat on the benches. The night sky was getting cloudy and looked like it would rain but we didn't mind. I took a quick deep breath before looking at my hands my eyes had met his in shock. "You... you like all this?" I pointed at the outfit which he proudly nodded to

I smiled shyly "Thanks Jimin-ah... uhm... I need to tell you something and I really hope we can stay friends after this" he fidgeted with his fingers, nodding silently to me. "Well... for a very, very long time I kept making it seem like this was nothing or it would go away... but it hasn't... it's gotten pretty strong lately" he looked at me as I spoke softly, my eyes staying forward. "I always got nervous around you.. my heart would race... I'd smile so hard whenever I saw you... I'd get so damn upset whenever you dated someone who wasn't me!"

He sat up and I felt his hand grab mine as soon I did, I felt the tiny rain drops hit my face and splatter on the bench. I couldn't face his eyes, but Jimin used his right hand to cup my cheek and lift my face. I looked into his deep brown eyes... the rain was getting harder and ourselves getting wet... but none of that mattered to us.

"I want you Jimin! I've wanted you for the longest... my heart wants to be with you so much... I couldn't help but to like you!" My eyes watered and he was already crying I gasped as he smiled softly. He looked up towards the falling rain then back to me.

I giggled at him, looking into his love holding eyes "Jimin... you're the bestest best friend I could have... but I want you as the bestest boyfriend!" He chuckled showing off the cute eye smile that I adored.

I nodded with a large smile before leaning in, Jimin did too and our lips connected at last. Our bodies naturally relaxed as our lips softly flowed with each other, the soft breathing between us. My heart swelled as we got closer, my hand grabbing the back of his neck and his arms around my mid waist.

His soft plump lips on mine had my heart racing, the rain falling on us as if we were in some k-drama. After pulling away both of us were blushing like foolsHe asked, I nodded as we stood up to leave. I made sure to let Hyun know we were coming back, me and Jimin were having a movie night date... the first of us being together forever.

"I may now present to you Mr. and Mrs. Park!"