Park Jimin climbed down from the cab looking as sassy, fashionable and as beautiful as ever. He looked at the mansion with a small smile on his face before turning around to the cab man.

"Thanks" He muttered.

The cab driver nodded and drove away.

Gathering his breath, he pressed the code at the entrance to the gate causing it to open. Taking in a small breath, he made his way into the mansion looking around at the mansion he had avoided for the past three years. Upon entering inside, he was given quite the surprise when he heard loud clappings ahead of him. He looked up and saw his friends and family all smiling at him. The house was beautifully decorated with ribbons and stickers.

"Welcome back!" Hoseok said, happiness radiating his face as he walked over and embraced him tightly.

"Aw guys, you shouldn't have done this" Jimin whispered as everyone came to welcome him.

"Of course we had to, if it weren't for Hoseok and Yoongi's wedding, I doubt if you would have come back" Nanny Doo min said.

Jimin shrugged. She was right after all. Yoongi suddenly appeared in front of him and hugged him tight.

"We missed you so much Jimin"

After separating from him, he sighed.

"It's been three years Minie..."

Jimin sighed. "I know but it was necessary for me. I needed something to take my mind off things Yoongi but I'm back now. I'm not going anywhere at least for a while" he said.

Mr and Mrs Park came forward with bright smiles on their faces. No doubt, it was good to see them again and they held him talking and patting his back gently.

Jimin's eyes widened when he saw a few of the friends he had made in Mintae's school. Among them was Mrs Jung. She looked much older but her crazy style of dressing had still not changed. Behind her where two handsome boys he could barely recognize.

"Jimin....I'm so glad you are back. You've been making so much waves that you actually forgot about us" Mrs Jung said cheerfully.

Jimin smiled. "How could I forget about you?"

His eyes landed on the two boys behind her. "Isn't this Soo bin and Bam Bam?"

Bam Bam's eyes twinkled. "Hello Mr Park!"

He was tall and lanky with pearly white skin.

Jimin was surprised. "You both have grown up so much!" He whispered to himself in exhilaration.

"Thanks Mr Park" Soo bin said. He too had grown tall and muscular. Jimin looked down and saw that their hands where interlocked.

"What's going on here?" Jimin asked suspiciously.

Soo bin blushed "Actually, Bam Bam and I are dating"

Jimin was shocked and turned to Mrs Jung. The woman smiled helplessly. "What can I say? Shocked me as well when they told me but they are happy. That's all that matters right?"

"It is!" Jimin muttered and smiled. He watched the two love birds with shy smiles on their faces as they held hands. Obviously, their relationship just newly started.

The air was lively and exciting until Jimin remembered he hadn't seen Mintae since he arrived. He asked Bam Bam and Soo bin since they all attended the same university as Mintae but they responded that he was going to arrive with his girlfriend. They where unsure why he wasn't around yet.

To top it all off, Jimin had been calling Jin to ask about Taehyung as usual but he had heard nothing from him this past week. It was one of the reasons why he came back.

After Taehyung was admitted to the hospital, Jimin sold his former house  and decided to live in Taehyung's mansion then he settled down and worked his butt off. He visited the other from time to time until it began to seem useless when the latter no longer remembered him. It looked like with every passing day, chances of Taehyung recovering was getting slimmer. Seeing the state he was in left a scar on Jimin so he decided to get information about Taehyung's whereabouts through Jin and passed him letters from time to time which he often conveyed to Taehyung.

For a long time, he didn't see Taehyung's face and it was okay for him. Seeing him just made his pain worse. Three years ago when Mintae got admitted into college, Jimin decided he needed a change of environment. The mansion alone was stiffling and he felt lonelier than ever especially when Hoseok and Yoongi decided to take their relationship a step further and date after years of Yoongi chasing after Hoseok to convince him that he wasn't a rebound.

So Jimin took Nicole Armani on her offer and travelled abroad promoting his fashion brand while Hoseok and Sunmi helped manage Bangtan shoes and Jm fashions in Korea. Though, Sunmi wasn't that active in the company after getting married and giving birth to two kids already.

Meeting new people and making new friends and acquaintances helped a lot. He even went on a few harmless dates but at the end of the day, that boxy smile wouldn't leave his head.

"I'm doomed!" Jimin muttered after each and every failed date. It wasn't anyone's fault. It was his. He simply couldn't get Kim fucking Taehyung out of his fucking head. His shadow followed him everywhere but after thinking about it, truthfully he didn't want to forget.

Hoseok's sudden wedding announcement gave him no choice but to return to Korea. His friend had requested him to design a wedding suit for him but upon returning to the country, he wasn't able to reach Mintae or Jin for that matter to get information about Taehyung. He was anxious but at this moment, he was in his own welcome party, he couldn't afford to lessen the mood so he put up a smile.

The party ended late in the night and everyone started to leave except Yoongi and Hoseok. Nanny Doo min was retired and living with her family. His parents decided to stay the night and return to Busan the follow day. Jimin had no problem with that. He didn't want to spend his first night back in Korea a lonely man.

Before they left, Hoseok requested to see the wedding suit. His eyes sparkled with interest when he saw the white shiny diamond suit paired with a long transparent tail from the shoulder down that swept the ground

"It's beautiful" Hoseok muttered breathlessly.

"Why don't you try it on yourself?" Jimin suggested and his friend did as he said. The suit fit so perfectly he almost started crying

Jimin's heart leaped. "Are you that happy?"

Hoseok blinked away the tears. "Happy is an understatement. I can't believe this is really happening. I am getting married to Yoongi! It feels like a dream"

Jimin smiled warmly. "it's not a dream Hobi. It's really happening and after all this while, you deserve a happy ending yourself"

Hoseok pouted. "You deserve one too"

Jimin sighed. "Don't worry about me. I'll be fine"

Hoseok hugged him tightly again. After taking the suit, he left with Yoongi.

Jimin humphed. "What the hell's happening? Why do I feel so abandoned?"

The house had been cleaned up before he arrived so Jimin went to Taehyung's room and slept off.
Three days after he returned, his parents had long since travelled back to Busan and Jimin was finally able to get a hold of Mintae who said he would be coming to meet him. The reason for the delay was because he had stopped by his girlfriend's place.

When Mintae arrived, Jimin was overjoyed. He was so excited to see him again. He was so tall and handsome. The only down side was that he was the smaller version of Taehyung except for his full lips which he inherited from him but it didn't ruin his happiness at seeing him

"Dad...i missed you!" Mintae said.

Despite Jimin's effort, Mintae never call him Mom because it was too awkward for him. Though Jimin did it to tease him at first, he had no choice but to accept that fact.

After brandishing his son with kisses on his face, his eyes landed on the beautiful petite girl beside him.

"This is my girlfriend Seol mi....we met during a camping trip" Mintae introduced

The girl blushed. "Nice to meet you Mr Park. I'm a student at Seoul fashion institute and you are my inspiration. When i learned you where Mintae's father I was so thrilled. I'm really happy to meet you."

Jimin was already liking her thanks to her inhibited flattery.

"Thank you dear. Please do come in and relax"

The girl made herself comfortable. Later, Jimin took Mintae aside and asked him if he had any information about Taehyung. Mintae seemed clueless and was even worried. He assured Jimin that he would try to find out what was happening. Jimin shouldn't bother himself since he just returned.

Jimin couldn't help but sense something was up but he let it go. A few days later, he couldn't handle the anxiousness anymore so he personally visited the psychiatric hospital where Taehyung was admitted. As he came out of the car, he saw Jin already outside the building. The latter looked alarmed upon seeing him.

"Jimin....when did you return?" He exclaimed.

Jimin hissed. "Don't give me that Dr Jin. You have purposely being ignoring my calls"

Jin scratched his head nervously. "Oh you called?"

Jimin rolled his eyes. "Don't pretend. You're obviously hiding something! Where's Tae?"

Jin didn't respond. Jimin narrowed his eyes at him.

"Why aren't you responding?"

Suddenly, his heart thumped. It couldn't be...

"Wait a minute, did something happen to Taehyung? Tell me! Is that why you have been acting so suspiciously"

Jin smiled to put him at ease. "No! No! He's fine. He's just not in a good place right now"

Jimin sighed with relief. "Thank goodness. I don't understand what you mean by he isn't in a good place but at least I can see him right?..."

He started moving forward but Jin withheld him from moving further. "No you can't. He can't see anyone right now"

Jimin was loosing his cool. "Why not? I have been away for two good years Jin! At least just let me see him even if it's for a second! I won't say anything to him...."

Jin smiled guiltily. "I know but now is not a good time. Come another day"

And just like that, he was sent away. Jimin couldn't understand what was going on around him since he returned. Hoseok was too busy to hang out since he was preparing for his wedding. The most they did was shop for the wedding items together.

Mintae was acting suspiciously, leaving the house early each day and coming back quite late. Since he was already an adult, he couldn't reprimand him but he could only vent out his anger. The boy just ignored him until the day for Hoseok's wedding arrived.

Mintae rushed into his room That day, he woke him up from his sleep. Jimin groaned tiredly

"What is it?"

"Wake up! The wedding is in thirty minutes!" Mintae yelled.

Jimin immediately got out from bed, sleep clearing away from his eyes. He looked and saw Mintae was already nicely dressed in a black suit, his hair neatly styled but Jimin didn't have time to compliment him so he rushed to the bathroom and took his bath.
When he came out, he hurried his dressing and make up. So after gathering himself, he rushed off with Mintae.

Mintae drove. It didn't take long for them to reach the hotel where the wedding was taking place. The wedding was reserved at a VIP hall. When Jimin and Mintae entered, all eyes fell on them. Everyone was present. Dr Jin, Namjoon, Mrs Jung, Soo bin, Bam Bam, Sunmi, Nanny Doo min.

Of course the couple where in front of the crowd smiling at each other as they stood in front of the officiant, totally oblivious to everyone around them. Hoseok looked absolutely amazing in his suit, his face shining brighter than ever.

Jimin and Mintae found a seat beside his girlfriend Seol mi. When they settled down, Jimin could finally gaze at the couple. They looked so happy and he could imagine the happiness Hoseok must be feeling knowing his love was finally returned. At least, Jimin caught up with their vows and he listened intently.

Yoongi "I'm so happy that I was able to realize the one meant for me even though it took me years but I promise to make up for all the times we missed, all the tears you secretly shed for me. I promise to be your best friend, Your confidante, your soulmate. We will walk down this road together, side by side, hand in hand forever. I love you"

People sighed helplessly. The emotion was high and some had already started shedding tears.

Hoseok "Yoongi my love. Ten years ago when you told me you loved me, I didn't believe it. Nine years ago, I still didn't believe it. Eight years ago up until three years ago when I was on the verge of death abd you donated one of your kidneys to me did i realize how true your feelings are. I felt terrible that I didn't see that and I vowed ever since that day that I'm going to be your partner for life. Where ever you go, there I'll be. We will never separate and even though, there might be times I'll forget these vows, I'll think of all the memories I've spent with you and move forward only with you. I love you too Yoongi

People where already crying their eyes out.  No one could hold in their emotions. Jimin was so emotional watching them. He was still immersed in the couple when he suddenly heard a gentle voice beside him.

"Can I sit beside you?"

His heart jumped and his pulse became erratic. He turned his head and seated beside him was Kim Taehyung.

Jimin hadn't seen Taehyung in three years so when he sat beside him just like that with no warning, he went blank until the latter turned and smiled. That boxy smile made Jimin almost cry from happiness. He felt like jumping on him but he mantained his cool and smile calmly.

"Appa... you're trembling!" Mintae whispered.

"What do you expect? I'm seeing him for the first time in three years" Jimin answered, palms sweating. He was like a ten year old sitting beside his crush.

A soft piano was playing and distracting him momentarily to witness Hoseok and Yoongi kiss and seal their union as a married couple.

After the exchange of vows, the real after celebration began and everyone started to mingle and enjoy themselves. But most eyes fell on Jimin and Taehyung and at that moment, he knew everyone had all planned this. It was a conspiracy.

Jin who was standing beside Namjoon was smirking at him. Jimin wanted to smack that smile right off his face. He was surprised to even see Jungkook was present at the wedding. The latter nodded at him and he nodded back.

It didn't take long before Jimin was staring daggers at Taehyung while their traitor of a son left with his girlfriend to give them privacy. Before he left, Mintae hugged Taehyung and walked off leaving the two to stare at each other.

"You're old!" Jimin suddenly blurted looking at the white hair sticking out at the front.

"You haven't aged a day" Taehyung rebutted and Jimin blushed.

"How did this happen?"

"I was discharged last year after showing great improvement" He bit his lips. "But it was all because of you. After hearing you had travelled abroad, I was afraid that I won't see you again. I was afraid you had abandoned me and would forget me then date some other punk so i struggled to get better and here I am"

He reached into his pocket and brought out a piece of paper.

"I have a certificate to prove it"

Jimin took it from him and perused over it with a relieved smile. Then he looked at Taehyung, mischief shining in his eyes.

"Is this certificate enough? Are you sure you're better?"

Taehyung pouted "Even if I weren't, are you going to reject me"

Jimin didn't say anything, his eyes still shining with mischief.

"But did date though... quite a lot" Jimin cut in.

Taehyung glared at him until he released a beautiful smile. "But no one is like you..."

Taehyung smiled and Jimin continued. "You really go straight to the point. I'm impressed but like you said, what if I reject you?"

Silence fell on everyone who heard it. They where all pretending not to be attentive but their ears where wide open to their conversation. Jimin still smiled cheekily expecting him to say something but then Taehyung grinned.

"Do you remember what i told you ten years ago?"

Jimin seemed oblivious. Taehyung continued. "I told you that I would ask you a favor the next time we meet and you must say yes to that favor"

Jimin swallowed hard. He remembered it now. This bastard. He had been planning this all along. He watched as the other knelt on the ground in front of him and presented a box. He opened it and a beautiful diamond ring sparkled within it.

"So Park Jimin, the most beautiful and precious human being I have ever known, will you do me the honor and marry me?"

Jimin said nothing as he eyed Taehyung critically, his heart thumping as he thought about this decision for five seconds.

"Yes!" Jimin finally said, gulping and trying so hard not to cry.

Before anyone could blink, the couple where already interlocked in a passionate kiss. Everyone stood to give them a resounding applause. Hoseok and Yoongi who had been dancing in the middle of the hall paused to look at them, clapping as well. The kiss lasted for such a long time that everyone was already getting embarrassed so they diverted their eyes.

Finally, they released each other for air staring straight into each other's eyes. Taehyung slipped the ring into his finger and hugged him tightly stroking his hair softly.

"I missed you so much" Taehyung whispered.

"Not as much as I did"

"I promise...no more separation"

Jimin smiled and wrapped his arms around his new fiance's neck but it wasn't long before the others came to interrupt their moment.

Jungkook was the first one. He introduced his new fiance to them. He was a gym instructor and according to him, they met two years ago and where currently co habiting with each other. Jimin was happy to see Jungkook smile genuinely. Through out the time he had known him, he never saw him smile. It was good to see he was now living his own life.

Jin came next with Namjoon mostly to congratulate Taehyung and throughout out kept pestering Namjoon on when they would take the next step. Namjoon argued that marriage wasn't everything and like that, the two kept bickering. Mintae came forward abd hugged his parents.

"Now, we'll truly be a family" He said

Jimin smiled, nodding his head. "We have always been a family. Getting married now doesn't mean we weren't before"

Mintae agreed. "You're right"

Blushing he whispered. "I love you guys so much"

"Love you too son" Taehyung whispered kissing his forehead.

"Love you" Jimin added.

Mintae turned and saw Yoongi and Hoseok coming towards them.

"Uncle Hobi and Papa Yoongi are coming over" He said and side eyed his dad Taehyung.

Taehyung's face turned dark upon the mention of Papa Yoongi.

"You still call him Papa? I told you to stop calling him that"

Mintae grinned. "Don't want to"

He chuckled and ran back to his girlfriend, Bam Bam and Soo bin. Jimin laughed at Taehyung's pouty face.

"He's just playing with you" he said. Taehyung gave a light laugh.

When Hoseok and Yoongi came to deliver their own congratulations, Jimin nearly smacked them.

"Decieving me and pretending not to know anything!"

Then he lowered his guard and smiled. "Thank you. I don't think I'm ever going to forget this day"

Hoseok smiled. "That was what Taehyung wanted. He wanted an unforgettable day to propose to you"

"Indeed it is unforgettable" Jimin said sharing a loving glance with the other.

The celebrations went on without stop. It seemed people where going to stay at the hotel for the night. Seeing the situation, Taehyung held Jimin's hand.

"I want to take you somewhere" He whispered into his ears

Jimin nodded and they both left amidst the celebrations. Taehyung drove the car all the way to a lonely beach. When they got down from the car, the sand was cold beneath their feet as they walked hand in hand towards the sea. They stood underneath the night sky with a smile on his face.

"Remember you said you wanted a beach wedding" Taehyung stated.

"I still do so get ready for it!"

Taehyung chuckled. There was silence for a while until Taehyung broke it with a shrill broken voice.

"Jiminah...I still have inner demons. They are still there deep inside. I tried and got better but they never completely go away...."

His eyes reddened as he looked at him in desperation "Sometimes, I might blank out, I might act irrationally. I might not remember things that matter to me...to us....will you still be with me till then?"

Jimin turned to him cupping his face within his small hands.

"Do you realize that we have been apart much longer than we have been together?"

"But till today, We still ended up together despite all the pain, all the torture we put each other through. We still found each other.... I have been apart from you for too long... for twenty years. No more"

He smiled painfully. "This time we stay together. Through all the craziness... through all the pain. I'll be by your side. You've got me and I've got you...forever"

Taehyung huffed and finally let the tears he had been holding on for so long fall down his cheeks.

"I don't deserve you Jimin!" He cried.

Jimin let him give into his emotions as he hugged him and patted his back softly. After a while, Taehyung got over it and looked at Jimin

"Do you know why I love you Jimin?" He said with a serious expression on his face.

Jimin looked curious.

"It's because of your soul. It doesn't matter who you are. As long as it's you. I will always love you... Beneath that body is a beautiful soul. The only one I will only and always love"

Jimin laughed. "Kim Taehyung...You are so corny" he said before pulling him close and kissing him under the moonlight on a sandy lonely beach.

THE END

Thanks so much for reading everyone. This book is one of the most critical books I have written so far due to its sensitive plot. There where so many mixed reactions especially at the beginning of the book and towards the main characters. I know it hasn't been easy reading this book and if you finished it to the end, i sincerely congratulate you. You really endured. Thanks so much once again. I'll be releasing more vmin fanfictions pretty soon so watch out for those. I love you all so much. Stay safe!