....

"Park Jimin" The voice echoed, making him stop and heave a deep sigh.

He turned around facing the male who called his name. His hands that were in his pockets, now hung freely beside him.

"Jeon" He said, eyeing him with a stern look on his face.

"Its a pleasure meeting you" the younger male said, with a smile that hid a smirk beneath it, noticable for Jimin.

Jimin nodded and shook his hand, as he had extended while greeting him.

"How's your work?" Jungkook asked, forcing Jimin to think what he was here for.

"Its good." He answered, "How about Crimson? Now that you've taken over."

"Everything is fine, thanks to Zia." He said. Jimin's jaw clenched at that. "I need to go now, we'll be seeing each other more often anyways. You're having a set of photoshoots with our Zia right?"

Jimin was ready to throw hands on this man. Jungkook turned on his heels and walked away, leaving Jimin to vent with his anger alone.

How dare he mention her like that!?

Jeon Jungkook, the only man that had the a confusing personality, as Jimin understood. He'd a jerk now, and completely different person next second. However, he had became sure of one thing, Jungkook was looking out Zia. He admits or not, he was looking out for her.

Jungkook digging in for any bad history about Kim Taehyung, was not a news to Jimin. The 24 year old had known this for a while now. Afterall they both were doing the same thing. Jimin himself was searching for any dirt on Taehyung. But they both were failing miserably.

How can a person be all clean and innocent when he's a member of Crimson? Not possible. At least not in this world. Both the males had done everything, literally everything but couldn't find a single information about Taehyung engaged in anything bad. And this, got the both other males restless. Which is when, Jimin's brain cells clicked.

Taehyung has an older brother.

He sighed as his thoughts were interrupted by his phone ringing.

"Heyyy!" The voice erupted with small giggles, Jimin chuckled and spoke.

"What's gotten you so happy?"

"I have a biiiiiiiiig news!!!" She said.

"Okay? What is it?"

"I'm not telling you like this. We have to meet meet meeeeet!"

"Mhm, it better be something worth my time." He said jokingly, rolling his eyes.

"Oh, or else you'll get late for the photoshoot with me huh?" Zia said.

Jimin laughed and said, "Yes, Kim Zia doesn't like to wait. So you have to make it quick."

"Okay okay I get it you love her very much. But can we meet right now?" She said.

"Uh" he checked the time, 3:30, "Sure" he said.

"Okay, I'll be waiting in the café in about half an hour. Don't be late Mr. Jimin." Zia said, laughing a little.

"Yes Madam" he replied.

.....

Jimin entered the café, inhaling the intoxicating smell of coffee and cakes.
He looked around, searching for Zia. She waved at him from the fourth table near the wall.

"Hello best friend!" She chimed and greeted him with a hug. He smiled and hugged her back.

"Hello to you too" he said, and took a seat. His smile soon dropped when he noticed there was one more chair on their table. Zia noticed and decided to tell him,

"Uh I want you to meet someone." She said.

"Who?" He asked, very straightforward.

Don't tell me its Taehyung.

He saw, a subtle pinkish tint on the girl's cheek and he knew

It is Taehyung.

"Someone.." she said.

"Zi, are you dating anyone?" He asked.

She shook her head, "No."

"No? Or not yet?" He asked, more specifically.

"I don't know... Maybe there's a chance." She said, blushing.

"I'm not letting a random stupid, idiot, crackhead date you." He said sternly.

"He's not a 'random stupid, idiot, crackhead'. Meet him at least." She said.

"What if I say no?" He asked, leaning forward as he placed his hands on the table, "Will you listen to me?"

Zia nodded, "Obviously, you're the most correct person I've met. I can't risk my love life, not listening to you." She said.

"I'm serious." He said.

"I'm more serious. I won't date him, if say he's not right." She said.

Jimin smiled at her and kissed her hand. She gave him and assuring look. Something inside her told her that Jimin will like Taehyung. In a matter of minutes, they heard the tinging sound of the bell.

"He's here" Zia said. "Please behave yourself" she whispered jokingly, patting his shoulder.

"Wha-"

"Taehyung!"

"Zia, I'm sorry you had to wait. My brother needed some help with his work." Taehyung said.

"Its fine" she said. Taehyung gave her a quick hug, while Jimin just kept an eye on him, cautiously analysing his each and every movement.

Taehyung noticed the other man's gaze, he frowned and stared back.

Park Jimin

Both the men had hard expressions on their faces, making the atmosphere tensed. Zia decided to break the awkward silence,

"Uh Jimin, this is Taehyung." She said, "and Taehyung, this is Jimin, my best friend."

"Hello" Taehyung said, extending his hand out, "its meet to you." Which he sure lied about.

Jimin nodded and shook his hand firmly. Zia nudged him, eyeing him to say it back, "its nice to meet you too." He said. Zia smiled and nodded.

They sat and chatted for a while, well more like Zia was the one speaking and the two boys were just busy having a staring contest. It would be a big lie, if she said they were getting along well.

"Zi, are you okay?" Jimin asked.

"Hmm, I'm good." She nodded.

He moved his chair a little to her side and whispered, "Do you wanna go home?"

"No its fine." She said.

Taehyung's stare held more of jealousy than anything now. He thought he was closer to her. With Zia he had learned to never assume things, and also to never give up. Both things being somewhat contradictory to each other. His phone rang, snapping out of his trans,

"Yes?" He answered.

"Yeah, sure"

"Right now?"

He looked at Zia trying explain with his eyes, 'I am sorry I have to go'. Zia shook her head and flashed a smile mouthing an 'its okay'

"Fine, I'll be there." He said and hung up.

"I'm really sor-"

"Hey its fine, work comes first." Zia said, smiling sweetly at him, melting his heart.

"Of course, Crimson has taught all of its members to prioritize and respect work," he said, and laughed a little. Zia's smile fell at that.

Jimin glared at Taehyung, his fists clenched. He felt Zia grabbing his arm under the table, he looked at her and saw her shaking her head lightly. He sighed and ran his hand through his hair.

"I'll call you later." Taehyung said.

"No nee-"

"Sure!" Zia interrupted Jimin. "Uh you can call me, but I'm sorry we can't meet. I'll be busy with photoshoots this whole week." She said.

"Whole week? That's long, well work is work. I hope we can time after that?" He asked, pouting a little. Zia chuckled while Jimin cringed.

What? Like is he Five?

"You should go, or you'll be late." Jimin reminded.

Taehyung gave him an unimpressed look, then replaced it with a sweet smile as he faced Zia again.

"I'll go, bye." He said.

"Bye..?" She said awkwardly. They never said 'bye' to each other since they met. Taehyung chuckled and pecked her on the lips, taking her by shock. He smirked as he licked his lips.

"I'll miss that" he whispered in his deep voice, sending chills down her body. He glanced at Jimin and then left.

Jimin was so close to hurting this man. How dare he kiss Zia! Jimin stood up, caught her wrist and walked out of the café, towards his car.

"Jim-"

"Quiet" he growled, opening the door and gesturing her to get in.

"What hap-"

"What was that!?" He asked.

"What?" She asked confused.

"Why did he kiss you!?"

"He.... Well, uh..." She couldn't think of a good reason, "wait! You dragged me here only because he kissed me?"

"What do you mean by only? He fucking kissed you! You should've slapped him or at least pushed him away!"

"Jimin..." She shook her head, "you're so cute." She said and hugged him.

"Don't change the subject." He said. "You- Oh my God! Wait! Did he kiss you before too?"

"Uh like yeah maybe..." Zia said looking down. Jimin brushed his hair back and looked away as he sighed deeply.

"Tell me he didn't do anything other than kissing...." Jimin said in a small voice, staring at her with hopeful eyes.

"We just kissed, nothing more."

Jimin breathed a sigh of relief, "can I have a hug? Too much pressure for today." He said. Zia laughed and hugged him.

"I love you so much" she said.

"I know, I love you more." He whispered.

"Now, the main thing" Zia said, "what do you think about him?"

"To be very honest, I didn't like him. I don't why Zi, I don't think he's the good one. I'm sorry, but trust me I don't want you to get hurt." Jimin said, smiling apologetically.

"...its okay." She spoke after a moment of silence.

"I hope yo-"

"Its alright Jimin, really." She said and smiled at him. "Let's go to the studio or we'll be late. Uh no wait"

"Why? Is anything wrong?" He asked.

"I should go home first, then I'll come directly for the shoot from there. You can go first." She replied.

"Oh okay."

"Bye, see you in a bit."

"See you!"

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