A week later, Jimin went on another date with Ryujin. It was at the movie theater, they went on a Friday night and watched an action-comedy, it was sort of weird but enjoyable. The theater was a little far so Jimin had Yoongi take them, he did have a license he just didn't have a car that's why it was his brother driving all the time.

"Wassup love birds, where are we headed?" he asked when he picked them up.

"Yoongi don't act like a dad"

"Your dad couldn't be as cool as me tho" Yoongi said nonchalantly and Jimin just smiled tightly.

"I don't wanna go back home just yet" Ryujin complained and he smirked "I know you're just in love with me but we have to part ways at some point" Jimin replied and she rolled her eyes.

"sir, it will take more than three dates to make me fall for you"

"It would take more than an eternity for me to fall for you" Yoongi said from the front and he cringed.

"Damn Yoongi who even asked you. Is there something I need to know?" he asked and Yoongi nodded "Truth is... I've been into you since I saw you, your short height, your inactive brain, so attractive" he said and Jimin kicked the back of his seat.

"How about we go for a walk downtown before we go home?" Jimin suggested and she nodded. The ride wasn't too long after he said that and Yoongi dropped them in the streets where all the stores and businesses were.

"Thanks Yoongs, see you tomorrow"

Their downtown was really not bad, it was very nice and pretty, it wasn't even Christmas and there were fairy lights all around the trees and the poles, it was quite beautiful.

They walked around for a while,  talking about school and some of their friends until Jimin thought he wanted to know a certain information and asked "How did you meet everyone?Yoongi, Jeon, Lisa, you know"

"Well Tae's family and mine have known each other for a while, and so I met Jungkook first, then I met his college friends when he graduated, and Lisa a little later into their freshman year" she explained and Jimin nodded.

"Man I just don't understand that guy... Jeon" he started, trying to figure out how she felt about him. He does know that she was still hung up on her crush because of the jealousy she briefly showed that night at the beach, but it might have been because her crush lasted for a long time.

"I'm sure you're thinking, he's so weird and introverted, that he's just a dumbass in that big body or something, that's generally what my friends said when they saw him... Jungkook, he doesn't even try to give a good impression" he shook her head fondly and he knit his eyebrows.

"Not to offend you or anything but, how come you say that when you didn't really spend a lot of time with him?"

"I actually did... I met him with the group maybe 4 or 5 times, we didn't interact a lot back then I just thought he was a very interesting guy"

"How so?"

"He's just... That mysterious guy chilling in the back when everyone is talking, just observing... I don't know how to explain it but the way he's so collected and distant is his biggest charm" she explained "That was before I started talking to him"

"Oh outside the group you mean?"

"Yeah. Let's not beat around the bush I know you were told about my fat crush on him, everyone in that group knew about it, they just didn't know what happened behind the scenes"

Jimin was starting to get a little more curious. What could have happened exactly.

"I was first to text him, we talked on snapchat most of the time... He was very nice and engaged in the conversation" she said with a shrug of her shoulder.

"Then how come he didn't recognize your name when we talked about you the other day?" Jimin asked.

"He didn't?"

"Nope"

"Well, he always called me Rin"

"Your snapchat name?"

"Yeah, and I never really bothered correcting him because I thought he chose to call me that on purpose... Maybe he is a dumbass after all" she laughed as they turned around a corner.

"Of course he is" Jimin joined and smiled at her.

"We also went on a date before he got together with Lisa. Nobody knows, and nothing happened either, I guess we didn't click that way but him and Lisa did, so I'm glad nobody remembers my silent rejection" she chuckled.

"Oh I really had no idea, it's true that you don't really interact anymore..."

"But yeah, to answer the question you truly want to ask, I don't have a crush on him anymore. I'm still jealous of Lisa because she has him while she's not even- anyway "

"What about Lisa"

"Umm, it's definitely not my place to tell, she's my friend and so is he, but I can't help but be critical about some things she did... Let's just say he doesn't deserve what they are going through" she elaborated, quite vaguely still "Enough about me, did you have any girlfriends before?" she asked and he told her the story of that one girl he actually liked, and how awkward the entire thing was, finishing the night in laughter.

They stood in front of Ryujin's apartment building and smiled at each other as they said their goodbyes, and pulled each other into a warm hug as usual.

This was their third date and Jimin had still never displayed any intention for a relationship or something more than friendship, he thought it was unfair to her so when pulling back he planted a kiss on her cheek for a change.

The weekend was quite nice, he stayed the entire Saturday with his mom, she taught him how to cook another dish and then they played a game together on their phones. At the end of the day it was pizza and a Step Up marathon.

On Sunday morning, it was time for his weekly group hangout. They met again to play a basketball game, then went back to Yoongi's after finishing. What was new this time is that Jungkook wasn't there.

"Where did you say he was?" Jimin asked.

"He has stuff to do for his exam in Diesel" Namjoon replied.

"That was the second time you asked Jimini, do you miss the uptight smoker that much?" Tae smirked and nodded "jk told me"

"You're not gonna tell me that doesn't fit him perfectly"

"I never said that" Tae replied.

"well then, don't make me cringe Tae"

"I mean... He's the one you like the least yet you're asking why he's not here"

"Looking rather sad I dare say" Yoongi teased and received a pillow in the face from Jimin.

"It's just cause the game today wasn't as great so I wondered if he had a good reason to ruin my fun" he explained.

"Or! You just miss the uptight smoker" Jin said before picking his car keys.

"Shut up"

"Alright guys, I'm gonna dip, let me know when you're back on campus Joon"

"I'll leave with Hobi after lunch"

"Man everyone's leaving and stuff... " Tae said and Yoongi clicked his tongue "I know right" he added.

"By the way guys, there's a Halloween party on campus next weekend, I'll send the info in the chat when I get there" Jin informed them before leaving.

"Are we allowed in college parties?" Jimin asked and the highschoolers shrugged.

"Yoongi is 19, you're 18 and Tae is 17 but he has a fake ID, you'll be fine" Hobi said and they nodded.

"Hell yeah! We love college parties" Yoongi said and continued watching his YouTube video.

Jimin went back home a little later since they weren't really doing anything and he thought he'd be better off taking a nap or something. He likes being with everyone but the mood this time wasn't right, it was almost lacking in some way, and Jimin wondered if that's just the effect of Jungkook not being there.

'It couldn't be, I barely notice the guy even when he's here'

"Jimin! Bring your laundry!" his mom shouted from the small room where they had their washing machine and dryer. "Who won today?" she asked.

"My team, Yoongi, Jin and I" Jimin replied and she held her hand up for a high five.

"There we go! see? Team work makes the dream work" she exclaimed and he waived his hand to dismiss the comment.

"It's cause Jeon wasn't there"

"Oh, well it's okay your team still won...?" she tried to save her own statement and he smiled, nodding slowly as he ran his hand through his hair.

"You really do look older with this hair color, the hairdresser lady told me that day but now I actually see it"

"Ah you reminded me, I'm going to a Halloween party next weekend is that okay? I'll be with the boys" he informed and she pursed her lips to think about it.

"And where is this party?"

"... At Bayman Campus" he tried and she shook her head.

"You are not going to a college party"

"Mom... That's what the cool kids do"

"Well good thing you're not one" his mom replied and his jaw dropped.

"First of all ouch, second of all maybe I wanna go so that I can become one"

"It's not attending a college party that's gonna make you cool" she added and he gasped louder.

"Can you stop roasting me?" he pouted and she patted his hair.

"The last time I let you go somewhere with those kids you came back the next day at the crack of dawn" she pointed out "You can't blame me for being skeptical this time"

"At least this time you'll know for sure I'm not coming back the same day"

"You're not helping your case" she deadpanned.

"I know... Just let me go please, you know I'm not the type to get myself in trouble"

"And which weekend am I gonna ground you on? You didn't stay home last week, this week you went on a date and bribed me with a day of quality time to go out this morning... You're gonna have to get punishment at some point"

"I promise I'll let you ground me on the weekend after Halloween"

"In two weeks?"

"Yup"

"Alright I agree, but I won't change my mind about it again, no matter how hard you try" she crossed her arms against her chest and he kissed her cheek.

"I know don't worry I'll be a good son and stay in then" he smiled and put his laundry in the machine.

"What are you gonna dress up as?" she asked while pouring the detergent. They used to dress up as a family for a long time before his father got sick, they even tried to carry on with the tradition during the first year of his illness when he was still getting normal treatment against it. However, the second year was rough for all of them. Jimin's father was bedridden, relying on machines to keep him alive, until he was no more.

He remembers the last Halloween together, his father wanted to go as Mr. Incredible. They dressed him in a red shirt, brushed his hair back and had him wear a black mask. They each chose a member of the family, and took pictures that were now on the fireplace.

His father looked tired and well- sick, but you could tell he was really happy to be able to act silly like that with his wife and son. Halloween was his favorite holiday. Jimin also remembers clearly laying by his side that night, cuddling him as they watched Halloween movies.

"We can still be a pair mom" he pouted and she smiled tightly. He could see the sadness in her eyes and rubbed her arms slightly.

"It would make no sense for us to do that if you're leaving to a party" she pointed out and he shook his head.

"Let's have our own Halloween, the 31 is Tuesday anyway" he suggested and she chuckled.

"So what should we be?"

"I was kinda thinking... Shrek and Fiona" he said and she slapped his arm "You're not gonna have me paint my skin green!"

"You can be her human version"

"Stop it" she rolled her eyes and he shook his head "Okay okay... Hear me out... Black widow and the hulk"

"Why do you want to be green?" she asked in disbelief "Do you really want to paint your skin that bad?" they laughed together "Anyway of course I have better ideas than yours... Captain America and Agent Carter!" she announced and he raised his eyebrows "That actually is a good idea! Plus it's obvious I'll do a good Captain America" he gassed himself and she cringed "You wish"