Jimin's POV

"Come on Jimin you're gonna make us late for dance!" Hoseok called to me through my closed bedroom door, "coming Hyung I'm almost ready!" I replied while pulling my tight black shirt over my head and just fixing my hair one last time.

I grabbed my bag and opened the door to see the top of Hoseok's head disappearing down the stairs, I jogged after him and we slipped on our shoes before hurrying out the front door.

"I swear if we're late because of you I won't get in trouble, I will tell Miss it's all your fault." He huffed and I rolled my eyes, "we won't be late Hyung we just have to walk a little faster than usual." I replied as I sped my pace.

"But now I'm gonna be tired when we do get to dance~" he whined and I laughed, "it's just a little more exercise Hyung, you'll be fine, I can ask Eomma to pick us up after if you'd like?" I offered and he considered it for a moment, "maybe, depends how I feel by the end. Come on I'm not being late." He jogged off ahead of me and I laughed before following behind, shaking my head.

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It had been almost a month since I've been home, and just like Jungkook promised, I hadn't seen or heard from a single one of them.

My life has gone back to almost exactly how it was before, except for the added scars to my neck and the way I space out more often, thinking about Jungkook, and the others.

I hadn't spent much time there but it really had changed my life, I almost missed it... I missed Jungkook at least, but it's not even just that, I miss the thrill and the feeling of constantly being on edge.

Maybe I'm an adrenaline junkie...?

But besides all that, my grades at school had even dropped because of my excessive spacing out, I'd get distracted by anything that even slightly reminded me of Jungkook or the vampire house.

Hoseok kept me in check and I wasn't failing any classes I just wasn't a top student anymore like I was before everything happened.

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We got to dance a few minutes early due to Hoseok beginning to sprint halfway through the walk there. "I told you we wouldn't be late." I smirked and he scoffed, "the only reason we aren't late is because I exerted much more energy than I wanted to."

"Well sorry Hyung but beauty has a price." I smiled angelically and cupped my own face as he rolled his eyes, "Yeah we all know you're pretty Jimin no need to show off." I turned to giggle at Kai's response but was first pulled into a hug from behind as he ruffled my hair.

"Hey I spent ages on my hair, don't mess it up!" I swatted his hands away and he laughed, "I don't know why you put so much effort in, you're just gonna sweat all your prettiness away anyway." He shrugged and I pouted.

"Well I dunno, I feel more confident when I've put more effort into my appearance, makes it easier to act through the dance." I explained, "Well I guess that makes sense... But I think that's not the only reason." He wiggled his eyebrows with a smirk and I frowned.

"Yah what do you mean?" I shoved him slightly and he laughed, "you're trying to impress someone aren't you? Who is it? Is it Taemin? He's totally your type right?" Kai kept teasing and I was about to defend myself when Hoseok piped in, "Yeah Jiminie, even if it's not maybe you should talk to him more, he definitely likes you."

I looked over to the boy with wide eyes to see him already looking at me, he was good looking... he had fluffy blonde hair and a gleaming smile, his eyes were always so soft and kind and he just radiated a loving and caring personality...

He grinned and waved slightly so I returned the gesture before turning back to my friends, "Stop it you two! I'm not trying to impress anyone! I could never do that to-" I started but then swallowed my own voice when I realised what I was implying.

"Never do that to who Jimin? It's not like you have a boyfriend... right?" Kai asked and I blinked and gulped, "Uh, no I guess not but, I don't know don't worry about what I said I just don't want to be with anyone at the moment." I sighed, "Jiminie please don't tell me you're still hung up over that vampire?" Hoseok rolled his eyes and I glared at him.

"No Hyung. I'm not. But that vampire's name is Jungkook and I don't want to talk about him." I said rather spitefully before walking away, scared if they questioned me further I might start crying again.

Some nights when I really miss him, I cry myself to sleep wishing I was in his arms again like that last night I spent there.

He's probably forgotten about me by now anyway.

In my angered state, not paying attention to where I was walking, I managed to bump straight into Taemin.

"Oh sorry Taemin-Hyung, I wasn't watching where I was walking." I apologised and he smiled sweetly, "that's okay Jimin, you look stressed, are you okay?" He asked and I nodded, "don't worry, I'm fine. Thank you for asking though."

"Hey I know we don't talk much but I'd like it if we could maybe become closer friends. I know we only see each other at dance but I don't know many people here anyway, considering we've both been going to this dance academy for at least a couple years now you'd think we would've gotten closer." He laughed and I shrugged.

"Yeah sorry that's probably my fault, I tend to stick to the people I know best, I'm kinda shy." I fiddled with my fingers, suddenly remembering how awkward I am and how he was probably only still talking to me because he felt bad.

"That's fine Jimin, I'm sorry I haven't come to speak to you much, but hey I'm having a few friends over tomorrow, the invite is there if you wanna come? You can bring Hoseok and anyone else if you'd like?" He asked and I froze.

"Uh..." I wasn't sure what to say but thankfully Hoseok came over to save me, "I heard my name?" He grinned and wrapped an arm over my shoulder, I let out a breath of relief and waited for Taemin to explain.

"Ah well I was just inviting Jimin over to my place tomorrow, I'm having a few friends round - just a little gathering - and thought we should all get to know each other better so I invited you too." He smiled and Hoseok beamed, "yes! Of course we'll be there! Right Minnie?" He turned with pleading eyes and I blinked in shock.

"Um, I- okay..." I stuttered and he shook my shoulders slightly, "yay, here's my number Taemin, text me the address and I'll drag him there if I have to." Hoseok wrote his number down on a page in his tiny notepad before ripping it off and handing it to the boy still grinning at me.

Just as he handed over the paper our dance instructor arrived and I was forced to just continue with the day, my brain now racing with worries about what could happen tomorrow...

Hoseok came back to my house with me after dance was over, he usually has dinner with me before going home, "Hoseok why do you want us to go to Taemin's so badly?" I asked as we were sat in my bedroom, him sat on my bean bag chair on his phone and me staring into space on my bed, still worrying about tomorrow.

"Well it'd be rude to say no, you know?" He mumbled and I frowned, "but you looked so desperate, it's not like you're gonna know anyone there right?" I pushed and he rolled his eyes at me, "thanks Jimin, I wasn't trying to look desperate, but, I guess I wanted you to go."

I frowned even more before huffing, "why would you want me to go, you know I hate parties. Especially after what happened last time I went anywhere with you." I scoffed and he finally put his phone away to properly talk to me.

"Look Jimin, it's a gathering not a party, you'll be at his house not a club, and it's not my fault you're weak enough to just walk out with a vampire 'cause you're scared." His words were harsh and made my heart sting a little, I felt tears welling in my eyes before I realised I'd just be proving him right if I cried... so instead I stood up and took a breath to get rid of my tears.

"You can't say that Hoseok, you have no idea what it's like to be in that position! You would have done the exact same as me and I know it. Don't make out that I'm a coward when you've never even seen a vampire in person." I was stern when I spoke and it seemed to actually shock him into silence.

I huffed and flopped back onto my bed after getting no response from him.

"Sorry..." he mumbled a few moments later and I looked at him, "I'm just upset that you're still not over Jungkook. I want my best friend back you know? The guy that didn't care about boys and was always too hung up on getting us to class on time than worrying about vampires and parties. You used to only ever talk to me about things and I was always your favourite person in the world... now everything seems to revolve around him."

I felt my heart cracking as I looked at his broken expression... how could I have been so oblivious?

"Oh Hyung I'm so sorry... you are my favourite person you'll always be my best friend and I'm sorry I've been so distracted recently... I promise I'll try, I'll try my hardest to forget about him, and even if I can't I won't talk about him anymore I promise." I got up to give him a hug and we curled up on the bean bag together for a while.

He went home later that evening and I was left alone with my thoughts, I was so restless, tossing and turning...

When I finally fell asleep it didn't last long, after an hour or so a loud bang woke me with a start. I shot up in fear, my heart racing. As my eyes scanned the room all I noticed was my bedroom window open... my curtains getting blown in the harsh wind.

I stood and rushed to the window, suddenly feeling a lot calmer and even hopeful... my mind had immediately thought of Jungkook, maybe he had come to see me.

I searched outside in the dark, my eyes scanning every area I could see from my window... I couldn't see him, or anything... I felt stupid for letting myself believe he came to visit me, it's been a month why would he now come to see me?

He told me he'd leave my life and he's done that so far so why would I let myself believe he went back on that? Now my heart aches again...

I felt tears leaving my eyes before I locked the window shut and turned to fall back onto my bed, burying my face into my pillow as I sobbed. I can't remember anything after that, I must have cried myself to sleep.

~

I woke up the next morning with dried tears staining my cheeks. I sighed and sat up, scolding my head and my heart for even thinking of Jungkook, my window probably just got blown open.

I stood up to shower before eating my breakfast, I left my towel round my neck as my damp hair dripped onto my clothes. As I ate I pulled my phone out to text Hoseok:

Hoseok Hyung

Good morning Hyung, I was just wondering if you knew what time Taemin wanted us over today? X

Morning Jiminie, he sent me his address and said people were getting round at about midday, so I'll come pick you up at 12 😊 xx

Okay thanks Hyung x

I put away my phone and carried my empty cereal bowl to the sink before heading into my room to start getting ready, I did wake up kind of late so I only have an hour to get ready. Which is fine. It's not like I need to impress anyone anyway.

Although I did want to doll myself up a little bit, just to make myself feel better, especially after last night.

I spent the next 10 minutes doing the necessities like drying my hair and brushing my teeth before I started to choose an outfit, that took 20 minutes.

Although what I decided was both comfortable and made me look pretty darn good if I do say so myself.

(Jimin still has blonde hair)
I then proceeded to put on some light makeup, just a little bit of brown eyeshadow and eyeliner, and my favourite lip gloss.

I felt better, more confident at least, I just had to start all over again with trying to forget Jungkook. I picked out a small bag and put my phone, my wallet and my lip gloss inside before putting on my shoes (the white trainers in the first image), ready to wait for Hoseok.

He got to my place a little early, just like I thought he would and immediately complimented me, "wow Jimin-ah! You look hot! You're trying extra hard today huh, maybe you are trying to get Taemin." He smirked and wiggled his eyebrows making me sigh and roll my eyes.

"Hyung I just feel better about myself when I know I've made an effort. But thank you, I appreciate the compliment." I grinned and he stared, "wahhh I'm so jealous of you, how did you get so cute and hot at the same time?" He gushed and I giggled.

"Hyung stop it I'm not, but thank you." He put an arm round me and we left my house together at 11:45, earlier than he said, as usual, "you're always early Hyung, you're lucky I'm always ready early." I laughed and he shrugged.

"Well I'd rather be early than late. Are you ready?" He asked as we sat in his car, "I think so..." I mumbled and thought for a moment, "oh! No I forgot my bag!" I suddenly said just as he was pulling out of his parking space.

"Ahh you see, this is why I get here early, go grab it quickly." He smiled and I got out the car, running back inside, I jogged up to my room, burst open my door... and froze.

"Jungkook...?"

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A.N.

Oooooooh cliffhangerrrr

I couldn't leave Jungkook out for too long or else it's not a Jikook book anymore :)))

I'm sorry I took so long to update I'm really struggling with how to keep writing this, I have the whole story planned it's just in note form so turning it into an actual chapter each time is proving rather difficult sometimes.

My brain's creativity just isn't working well at the moment, I know this is shorter than some chapters but I hope it's okay anyway... 😬🙏🏼

Thank you for reading I really hope you liked it 💜💜💜

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