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You stare at your phone in your hand. It's early noon and you haven't heard from Jungkook. You bite your lip as you bounce your knee as you sat on a park bench.

You weren't able to sleep last night because you weren't sure if he was in the apartment next to you. You'd hoped he was but for an odd reason, your gut was telling you he wasn't.

You know you shouldn't be worried, heck, he was grown, man. He can take care of himself and do whatever he wants.

You sigh and click on your messages. Still, he hadn't answered any of your text messages.

You: Hey, did you get home safe?
Delivered

You: Are you with Seojun?
Delivered

You: Why won't you answer?
You: Are you okay?
Delivered

You begin to frown, was he mad at you? After all, he did walk out on you in the cafe last night. But why?

You didn't say anything wrong. Or did you? You groan in impatience and lock your phone.

What are you doing?

Jungkook is probably somewhere out in the city alone since last night. Well, Seojun was with him though. But even he was being dry. The only thing he texted before going offline was, You're an idiot.

But why would he say that? Why were you an idiot? You crane your head up to the cloudy sky and listen to cars honking or beeping.

You should've gone with Seojun to find Jungkook. Or better yet, you could've gone out on your own and look for him. But what did you do?

You sat at home waiting like a bum and made out with Taehyung. The mere thought of it makes you into a blushing mess. You shut your eyes tightly as you try to rid yourself of that memory.

You don't even know why you did it. Maybe it was because you missed his lips against yours or maybe you felt upset and found comfort in Taehyung.
Whatever it was you shouldn't have done it.

God, you didn't even love him back. Or do you? You open your eyes and let out a small whine. "Why is this so damn hard?"

Of course, the memories you remembered were the good ones. But most of the memories, when you were with him, was him hurting you.

The immediate thought every time you think of him in a romantic way was him cheating on you. Him telling you that we're worth nothing to him and you were his regret.

Even today as you think back on the past it still hurts you. But he did change. He was much sweeter than before and you could tell he was different.

The vibe he gave when you were with him was nothing but pleasant. He was actually treating you with more respect than before and you are grateful that he matured. So could it be? Did you fall for him once more? It wouldn't be surprising.

Your phone begins to buzz. Raising a brow you read a message. With a sigh, you stand up and shove your phone into your pocket before walking.

"Jeez, why so urgent?"

\/\/\/\/\/\/\/

It was a though all the sound inside Namjoon and Jin's apartment have vanished. It was though you could hear a needle drop. No one said a word to either Jungkook or Jimin.

They all sit in silence as the await Jimin's reaction. Taken aback by his proclamation Jimin falters his gaze with his body going still.

"What?" He whispers in disbelief. "What did you say?" Jungkook clenches his fists and straightens his spine.

"I said, I'm in love with your sister," he repeats calmly this time.

Jimin couldn't believe it. He had to be dreaming. There was no way Jungkook was telling the truth. He had to be joking. But as he thought about it more the puzzle pieces connected.

The crush he had on this mysterious girl. The questions about asking out women. The confession about how he likes a woman but she was too stupid to realize it.

It was all coming together now. Jungkook was talking about you. He has feelings for you.

Jimin blinks in surprise, his mind racing. He stares at Jungkook who seems a bit confident in his confession. Jimin shakes his head with a scoff and looks away.

"Jimin?" Jungkook mumbles hesitatingly.

"You bastard!"

Jimin runs to Jungkook. With a yelp, Jungkook jumps and scrambles like a rabbit. Forgetting his pain he runs around the couch, the table, his friends, anywhere to get away from this outraged midget.

"I'm sorry, Jimin! I--"

"Like hell you're sorry!" Jimin shouts as he tries to grab Jungkook. "That's my sister! My baby sister, you're talking about!"

Jungkook turns right but loses footing and trips over his feet. He lets out a loud grunt as his stomach collides with the hardwood floor.

"Jimin, I swear I don't mean no--oomph!!"

Jimin plops down on his back and Jungkook tries to scramble away. Jimin grabs Jungkook's shoulders to keep in place.

"How dare you like her?! She's off-limits!"

He grabs a pillow and starts to slam it repeatedly on Jungkook. He starts to whine and shout for him to stop. But Jimin doesn't listen and hits him with the pillow as hard as he could.

"It's not my fault!" Jungkook cries. "I meant no harm!"

"Oh don't lie to me, Jungkook! I know what you really want from her!"

"It's not like that!"

"Oh really? I bet you're no different from Taehyung!"

"That is enough!" Namjoon's voice booms over their shouting.

Jimin's hand stops midair and Jungkook quits his kicking. They both turn to Namjoon. He was standing now with arms crossed. He didn't seem happy at all.

"You're acting like a total animal, Jimin! Hear the poor boy out first before you go and hit him mercilessly with a damn pillow!" He yells.

"But he said he likes Jisun!" Jimin protests.

"So what? Listen to him."

Jimin looks down at Jungkook who laid still with a frown. He scowls and gets off Jungkook. "Alright, if you want me to hear him out then fine." He glares at Jungkook.

"Explain yourself."

Jungkook glances at Jimin before slowly getting up in a kneeling position. He didn't meet Jimin's fury glare and stares firmly at his feet. "What do you want me to say?"

"I want you to tell me why you love her of all people," Jimin says firmly. Jungkook nods and breathes in and out deeply. Here it goes.

"Jisun--Jisun is someone very special to me. She's been my best friend ever since I was a child and was my only friend. Until I meet you all. With her around I was happy and she gave me the strength to do things I thought I can never do."

Everyone listens intently for they never heard Jungkook say something sentimental about you before.

"Her quirky and funny personality doesn't cease to amaze me. Her confidence and beauty was something I've always been fond of." Jungkook looks up at Jimin who stares back speechless. He never realized his friend felt this way.

"That's only just a few reasons why I fell for your sister," Jungkook mumbles and lowers his head. Jimin breathes deeply with his glare faltering.

Jungkook, the young boy who has been secretive about his feelings for as long as he can remember was now telling him his deepest secret. He just told Jimin his love for you. And he should still be upset about it, but he couldn't feel anger in his heart. There was none towards Jungkook.

Jimin stares at his dear friend with a small frown and crosses his arms. Still, you're his little sister. He can't allow the past to repeat itself. You've already been through hell.

"Jungkook, I still can't believe you love Jisun," Jimin breathes with a shake of his head. "And I'll be honest, I can't be mad at you for it now."

Jungkook lifts his head with brows raised. "What?"

"Yeah, you heard me. I can't be mad at you for being in love with her."

Jin's eyes lit up in excitement as a smile begins to form on his full lips. "Then that means--"

"But that doesn't mean I'll allow him to date her." Jimin states with his eyes on Jin.

Everyone looks at Jimin in shock and brows furrowed together in confusion. Jin's smile quickly fades before it can even appear. That makes no sense.

If Jimin was okay about Jungkook liking you then why won't he let you two date?

Jungkook saw this coming, he was preparing himself for this day if it would ever come. But he still felt the bitter disappointment sting his heart. He looks away and bites the inside of the cheek. Jungkook knew the reason why they all did.

"It's because of Taehyung, isn't it?" Jungkook asks.

Jimin nods, "Yes. I won't put Jisun in that position again."

Jungkook sighs and shuts his eyes. "I'm not like him, Jimin." He says calmly. "I won't hurt her."

"That's what Taehyung said to me before. I won't hurt her," he repeats with a frown. "And I believed him. Because you know why? Because he's my friend and I trusted him. But in the end, he betrayed my trust and hurt my sister."

Jimin shakes his head. "I love you like a younger brother, Kook. But I can't trust you or any of my friends with Jisun."

Jungkook clenches his fists, he knew the words Jimin would say. Yet, he still feels the disappointment and shock wash over him. Why can't Jimin see that he was different? Why can't he just see him as for himself?

Slowly Jungkook stands up, "I truly care for Jisun." He looks Jimin in the eye with a hard stare.

"I love her."

Jimin narrows his eyes. "How do I know you're not lying?"

"Because I'm different!" Jungkook suddenly shouts causing Jimin to flinch. He takes a step to him with strength and confidence he didn't realize he had.

"I am different from Taehyung. I care for her unlike him. All I want is for her to be happy and I'll do anything for her. If she wants money then I'll give her money. If she wants to go somewhere then I'll take her. If she wants the damn moon then you bet I'll find a way to give it to her."

He walks up to Jimin until they were face to face. Jimin shifts his feet uncomfortably, he hated that Jungkook was taller.

"Look, all I'm saying is that I'm not Taehyung. I'm not a damn cheater, Jimin. She's the only girl for me, no one can compare to her. I want her to be happy and I'll do anything for her in my remaining life. And if she happens to be happy without me then so be it."

Jimin stares at Jungkook speechless. He has known his young friend for seven years and in those years Jungkook has always been a sweet and compassionate friend. Not once has he hurt him or anyone nor did he ever betray their trusts.

Jimin could tell he was genuine about his feelings. He couldn't sense any lies coming from him.

Soft sniffling was made and Jungkook turns around to see Jin wiping his eye with a finger.

"That was so . . .beautiful," he sniffs.

"You seriously love her, huh?" Hoseok mumbles while wiping his eyes.

Yoongi looks away and blinks rapidly, "I just got some unwanted dust in my eyes."

Jungkook chuckles softly, gosh his friends are sensitive. But his amusement disappears as he looks back at Jimin.

He never felt so sure of himself in his whole life. His feelings can never change, he realizes that now. He has to quite denying it.

Jimin lets out a tired sigh. "Are you telling the truth? Do you really love my sister?" Jungkook nods confidently.

"I've never been so sure in my life."

Jimin stares into his doe brown eyes, looking for any dishonesty and lies. But there was none. Just as he expected.

He was right, he isn't Taehyung. Jungkook is a good man with good intentions. Jimin knows he is and he trusts him completely.

"Alright," he says. "I trust you."

Jungkook blinks, "What?"

"I said I trust you, alright?" Jimin's shouts with red cheeks. "You can date her if you want."

A surge of excitement and relief blooms in his heart. Jungkook couldn't help but smile and bow at his friend.

"Thank you," he says gratefully.

"Just--just don't make me regret it. It's hard enough already to know that she and Taehyung are a thing."

With that it gave Jungkook a sour thought towards his selfish friend. But he pushes it aside.

"Hey, do you still say you've given up, Jungkook?" Jin asks. Jungkook straightens his spine and turns to him.

He's done running away. He accepts his feelings, now it was time for him to gain enough courage tell you.

"No. I won't give up. Not until I know how she feels."

Everyone stares at him with proud smiles upon there faces. Hoseok and Yoongi grin while giving him a thumbs up. "You can do it!"

Jungkook smiles and opens his mouth but a loud banging stops him before he could speak. Puzzled, Jin slowly gets up and walks to the door. Wary, he looks through the peephole. He gasps and jumps away.

"What? Who is it?" Namjoon asks and takes a step forward. Jin slowly looks to them with a worried expression. He swallows hard.

"It's Taehyung."

/\/\/\/\/\
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