"Are you okay?" I almost jump out of my own skin when Kookie sneaks up behind me, leaning over my shoulder.

"He's still not answering?" he questions with a scowl.

"He worked late last night, I'm sure he just overslept. He will be here soon, he's got the gifts with him! He was super excited to come and celebrate," I nervously explain.

Kookie already dislikes Tae, I'm not trying to make things worse. I quickly tuck my phone into my pocket and lace my arms with his.

"Stop being grumpy," I plead with my best puppy dog eyes.

"You have got to stop making excuses for him, Av. You can do sooo much better." he pats the top of my head and I playfully swat his hand away.

"I heard your mom made our favorite, lets go get some?" I say ignoring his statement. I give him a smile and he rolls his eyes at me.

"We will talk about this later, Av," he sighs out.

"OK, but not today, I don't want to fight on Christmas," he nods his head in agreement as we start walking arm and arm.

"Fine. Mom's looking for you, the funnel cakes are nice and warm," he visibly has a pep in his step as he pulls me through the crowd of friends and family who have gathered at his house for Christmas breakfast.

He abruptly stops causing me to smack right into his muscular back and hurt my nose.

"What the hell, Kookie!" I whine as I rub my tender nose.

He quickly spins around, grabbing my shoulders to hold me in place.

"Remember how I'm your bestest friend in the whole world and I got you that very expensive new briefcase you wanted for Christmas."

"What did you do, Jeon?" my voice drops, and my eyes narrow onto his nervous figure.

"I uh, I invited Jimin so you have to play nice, okay? Cause he's in the kitchen with mom!" he flashes me his weird smile with his clenched teeth.

I can't just leave. Tae's probably on his way with the gifts and Mrs. Jeon would be heartbroken. But I'm definitely not ready to speak with Jimin. He wants to act like everything is fine and we can just pick up our friendship like nothing happened, but I can't. The damage has been done. I forgive him, but I don't trust him. It was easy for him to just forget me and everything we had been through and I don't think I could handle letting him in again for him to just up and leave me as soon as he gets busy with life again.

"I'll be with you the whole time, Av, I promise," he reassures me clearly reading the thoughts in my mind. I nod my head and allow him to lead me into the kitchen.

"Aviva baby, you're just in time! They are cool enough to eat but hot enough to keep the honey warm," Mrs. Jeon says cheerily as she pushes a plate towards me.

"Thanks, Mom!" I avoid making eye contact with Jimin who is quietly sitting at the island eating his own funnel cake.

Kookie leans against me and reaches over, taking some of my funnel cake and shoving it into his mouth.

"HEY! THAT'S MINE, YOU GREEDY PIG," I protest snatching my plate away from him as he goes for another piece.

"Sharing is caring, Av," he teases and playfully pulls the plate closer to him.

"It's not sharing if you eat the whole thing and I only get one piece, Jeon!" I grumble and try and pull the plate from Kookie's death grip on it.

"You can have the rest of mine, Viv," Jimin speaks up, pushing his plate towards me.

"I uh...no, it's okay. It's yours," I push it back towards him and he frowns a little.

"Ya'll don't ever change, huh? I'm so glad you guys stayed friends," Mrs. Jeon laughs as she watches the scene we are making.

She hands me a new funnel cake as Kookie polishes off the last bit of my first one. She slaps his hand away as he makes a move on my new one. "Your Gran was just asking for you, Jungkook, go over and spend some time with her and let Aviva enjoy her food."

Kookie and I lock eyes, mine pleading with him not to leave me. "I'll wait for Av, you know Gran loves her!"

His mom totally ignores him and pulls him away from my side, scolding him for pestering me and not letting me eat in peace. He looks over his shoulder once and mouths he's sorry before he disappears into the crowd.

Fuck!

I turn back around and Jimin is staring at me, his eyes full of hope. I look away and pull out my phone to text Tae for the 50th time. I wish he was here, I miss him so much. It's like we aren't even a couple anymore. He's so busy and I know he's working hard for his dream so I don't have the heart to tell him how lonely I am. I just wish he would take a break sometimes. He was supposed to come home last night, but suddenly felt inspired and agreed to meet here at Kookie's house. However, I'm here alone again.

"Merry Christmas, Viv," my eyes snap up to look at him. His smile wide, causing his eyes to almost fully close.

"Merry Christmas, Jimin," I mumble picking at my funnel cake.

"I was really hoping you'd have texted me already," he says with a hint of teasing in his voice.

"I uh, I've been busy. You know how it is with the holidays, then work and my boyfriend, it's just slipped my mind. Sorry," I shrug my shoulders and watch as his smile fades.

He shakes his head and smiles again, but it's not as bright as the one he just had. "You have a boyfriend? How long have you guys been together?"

"A little over a year."

"I'd love to meet him,"

I look at the time on my phone and resign myself to the fact that Tae's probably not gonna make it here. I'll have to go to my mom's and meet him there.

"He is working this morning, we aren't meeting up till later," I say nonchalantly.

"Will he be at your mom's?"

"Are you going to be at my mom's?!" I ask worriedly.

"Yup, she heard I was back home and invited the whole family," he rests his head in his hand and I can see the wheels turning in his head.

"I wasn't going to go," he says timidly. "I know how your relationship is with her, but I was surprised to hear you were going to be there. So decided to go so you wouldn't be alone with her."

Who does he think he is? We are nothing, he doesn't need to feel like a protector anymore.

"Oh well, that's a nice thought, but I don't need you there to back me up, Jimin. I've been doing it for years now without you,"

I'm miffed and need to retreat. I stand up, throwing away my barely touched funnel cake. "I'll see you around, Jimin." I leave him standing in the kitchen alone as I push my way through the crowd to find Jungkook.

Two hours and a small debate later with Kookie about why he doesn't need to go and kick Tae's ass, I'm anxiously driving to my mom's house. I'm praying he will turn up. I've called and texted, but haven't gotten a response. I wanted to just drop gifts and leave, but they are all in his car. If I don't show up at all though, it will be worse the next time I'm forced to see her.

I pull onto the street and already see it lined with cars. I try and steady my nerves and calm my breathing when my phone dings. My heart drops when I see it's a message from Kookie.

Jungkookie 🙄🐰💜:

If he doesn't show up, Av, you can't stop me this time! 😡😤

I WILL KICK HIS ASS!

Also!

I love you💜!
If your mom's being a cunt. I hid us like 6 funnel cakes and I've got the jack in the freezer. I'll be waiting for you!

Av 😒🌻🥰:

Thanks, Kookie

Also, we both know you wouldn't hurt a fly. Remember when you stepped on that butterfly and cried 🤣😂🤣

Jungkookie 🙄🐰💜:

THAT WAS TRAUMATIC! 😭😭😭
THAT POOR LITTLE GUY DIDN'T DESERVE TO GO OUT LIKE THAT UNDER MY SHOE!

As for Tae...he can catch these hands 🤜🏻 and I won't shed a tear.

Av 😒🌻🥰:

He will be here, don't worry. I'll keep you posted 💜

I exit out of our texts and dial Tae again, only for it to ring and ring before finally going to voicemail. I leave a quick message asking for him to head to my mom's as soon as he gets the message. Taking a deep breath, I get out of the car and trudge into the last place I'd ever want to be.

Alone...

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Side note! I know this is a Jimin FF I will eventually focus more on him. Be patient with me!

I love you all my little Coconuts!

Please like and comment it makes me ridiculously happy!

ALSO HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LITTLE MOCHI HIMSELF! 😍😘💕