(Ship and concept requested by shnry17 )

(Concept: Jungkook and Mina used to date, but they broke up some time ago. They're assigned to work on a school project together and that's when they realize they still have feelings for each other)

(Jungkook POV)

"For this project, you'll be working with the students from the other class. We randomly assigned your partners so be sure to check the list before you leave today. We'll start on the projects tomorrow."

The bell chimes, dismissing the class.

I follow the rest of my classmates to check the list. Scanning for my name, I found it towards the bottom of the list.

8. Jeon Jungkook & Myoui Mina

My jaw drops.

No way.

Anyone but her. I can't work on this project with my ex-girlfriend.

I approach the teacher who was sitting at her desk.

"Excuse me, but is there anyway we can switch partners or maybe do the project alone?" I ask.

She looks at me, a bit irritated.

"Why? You don't like your partner?" She raised her eyebrows at me.

"It's not that, it's just-"

"You have to work with the partner we assigned you. That's final."

I sigh, feeling defeated.

Let's just get this over with.

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"Did you finish the first part?"

"Yeah."

"Do you want to do the third part while I finish the second one?"

"Sure."

Everyone else was chatting with their partners and getting to know each other, but we didn't need to do that. It was so awkward but what was I supposed to say? I could tell she didn't want to do this just as much as me. This was only the first day. We're supposed to work on this project over the span of a few weeks, including the weekends if we needed to.

We both knew why it was so awkward, but neither of us wanted to bring it up.

After putting up with this for a week, I decided to just let it go. I started treating her like I'd treat any other classmate. I tried to talk causally with her and she seemed surprised at first, but after a day, this became an normal thing.

We avoided eye contact as much as possible, but sometimes, I swear I'd catch her staring at me while I wasn't looking.

We had to work on the project over the weekend so we wouldn't fall behind, so I suggested we could work at my place. I forgot that my mom was home when Mina showed up.

"Oh, Mina." My mom was surprised. She had to do a double take, "It's been a while."

"Hi, Mrs. Jeon. It's nice to see you again." Mina greets my mom.

I realize I didn't tell my mom why Mina was here. I hope she doesn't assume we're dating again.

My mom was cooking in the kitchen so it was kind of noisy. We moved upstairs to my room so we could focus better.

When Mina walks in, she chuckles.

"You still have that?" She asks.

I look to see what she was talking about. Her eyes were fixed on my bookshelf. I knew exactly what she was looking at: the little origami bouquet she gave me for one of our anniversaries.

"I...I guess I forgot about it." I lie.

Really, I couldn't bring myself to throw it away. We broke up a few years ago, but I had this familiar feeling. What is this feeling?

"Can I sit here?" She points to my bed.

All of these memories suddenly flooded my mind. After all of the times we laid on that bed together, kissed each other in that exact spot, she felt like she needed my permission to sit there?

"Yeah. Sure."

After she left that day, I was having a problem. I couldn't figure it out. Why do I feel like this? She's just...a classmate. What happened was years ago. It's not the same.

So why do I still feel this way?

I laid awake at night, these thoughts running through my head.

Spending so much time with her outside of school...made me realize how much I miss being with her.

(Mina POV)

Working on this project isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Jungkook's being a lot more chill than I thought he would be.

My friend told me she saw him ask his teacher if he could work without a partner before we started the project. When I heard that, I thought neither of us were going to have a good time, but he changed somewhere along the way.

It seemed like he couldn't stand the awkward silence any longer so he tried to have a few simple conversations with me here and there. After a while, we were comfortable with each other and we were able to work on the project better than before.

Even though it's been a few years, I noticed he still kept those little habits. He bites his nails when he's deep in thought. When he drinks from a water bottle, he holds the cap in his fist and holds his hand up while he drinks. He hums when he's focused and working quickly. He's changed, but not too much.

I can tell he's matured. The reason why we broke up was nowhere to be found.

We really loved each other back then, but we split because I felt he was too immature sometimes and we couldn't agree on certain things. I had convinced myself I was over him, but I think those feelings were still lingering and this project only made me question myself even more.

Just sitting next to him made me remember everything. How nice it felt when he used to hug me. Kiss me. Hold my hand. How I loved seeing his sweet smile when I told him I loved him. I...missed those things.

I miss him.

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"You think we'll be ready for the presentation tomorrow?"

"We practiced so much. I think we'll do good."

Today's the last day before we have to submit our projects, which means tomorrow will be the last day we get to work together.

There was no more work to be done. We just had to rehearse for the presentation, but it seemed like we were finished.

But we stayed anyways. We were at his house, sitting in front of the couch in the living room. We sat next to each other, but we kept some space in between.

"Mina?" He suddenly calls my name.

"Hm?"

"I know we haven't talked at all since we started this project, but I really enjoyed working with you."

I was surprised to hear him say that.

"I enjoyed working with you too." I say.

He lets out a quick breath, "Can I tell you something?"

Not knowing what to expect, I nod, "Sure."

He spoke quickly, "I think I still love you."

He held his breath after that sentence, both of us staring into each other's eyes. His face turned red before I even said anything.

"Jungkook...I..."

"I'm sorry, I mean, working with you and spending so much time with you again made me realize how bad I miss you, Mina." He explains, "I miss you."

"Jungkook, I can tell things are different now." I start, "You've changed."

"I know, it's been a while and we've both changed, but I don't think my feelings for you have ever left in the first place."

"That's not what I'm talking about...I think...the reason why we broke up back then wouldn't affect us anymore if we..." I trail off.

"If we what?"

"If we dated again."

We were both silent for a moment, but I could hear my own heartbeat racing.

"So...you want to date again?" He asks.

"I've been thinking about it." I admit.

I couldn't find the courage to tell him everything I was thinking about.

"I miss you too, Jungkook."

"Take me back, Mina." He says suddenly, "I want to be with you again."

I move closer to him and wrap my arms around him. He didn't move at first, but eventually he hugged me back.

"Can we try again?" I whisper.

He nods, his head over my shoulder, "That's all I could ask for. Things will be different this time. I promise."

I let my emotions take over and I let my feelings out.

"Not too different though." I say, "I still want you to hug me, kiss me, and love me like you used to. I still want you to smile when we see each other."

He laughs softly, "For the better. Things will be different for the better."