“I have a… business proposition for you,” she said, evenly and calmly, but Jinyoung still felt uneasy.

 

“As you already know, Embrace is a literary journal that specializes in publishing short stories and features in the romance genre,” Jisoo said in her business-major-presentation voice. “They’re also famous for scouting and championing new voices and propelling them on to prosperous writing careers and pioneering newcomer talents. Now, Julie Kiyoko won’t hire me because even though I  have great writing skills, a pleasant personality, and am exceptionally qualified—

 

“Modest, too,” Jinyoung said with a smirk. Jisoo ignored his sarcasm.

 

“—She says I need go out and gain some meaningful experience,” she paused there for dramatic effect, but ended up making an awkward silence. Jisoo swallowed, preparing to deliver the punchline: 

 

“As in, like… romantic experience.”

 

Jinyoung stared at her for the longest time. He played her words back in his head, connecting the dots until he finally arrived at what she was trying to do. Then he realized:

 

“You’re asking me out.”

 

Jisoo panicked.

 

“No! Not really.”

INFO:

Fandom: GOT7/Blackpink
Pairing: JinJi / Jinyoung and Jisoo
Rating:
Genres: Romance, Fluff, Comedy; Fake Relationship; Childhood Friends
Universe: College AU
Warnings: Some adult language; mature chapter has been marked

UPDATES /  GRAPHICS / CREDITS:

17-07-14 Find this story on Archive of Our Own; my pseudonym is AirDoodles
17-07-28 Thank you vanivici at Micrographia for the beautiful poster!
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17-11-07 Featured in the Fanfiction category on Wattpad! Thank you!