A/N: Aye, I dropped this and an epilogue~ Hope you enjoy both! & please do read the little author's note at the end of the epilogue regarding the spinoff/sequel! :')

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Jimin swore under his breath when having his eyes meet a familiar face from where he stood.

Hiding unknowingly behind Namjoon who stood oblivious to the tense boy, Taehyung was the one to nudge him and nod his head over.

"Why, why?" he urged, confused over Jimin showing such measures of uncomfortable standings.

A few of the members seemed to look over at him when hearing Taehyung. Looking over, Jimin mumbled a "nothing" as he tried to causally fix his hat.

The moment the boy rested against the large vehicle behind them, Jin snorted when Jimin almost fell while failing to lean on the opened door.

"What's wrong?" Namjoon asked, trying hard not to laugh, the leader had to playfully shove over at his hyung that was dying of laughter.

"Hyung stop," he muttered under his breath, his lips pursing from smiling when Jimin seemed to straighten up with the help of Taehyung and Hoseok.

The two trying to help were on the same level as Namjoon. Pitying the boy who was regaining his cool stance he once tried to initiate.

"What made you forget how to walk?" Hoseok piped, finally letting a little chuckle escaped him when Jimin shoved slightly away from him.

"Nothing, my legs work fine," he mumbled under his breath as he tried to look out for Jungkook and the others that were just about to get to the gates with the luggage.

Been waiting here for forever now, after seeing what Jimin saw, the others wouldn't understand his sudden haste to leave even if he told them.

"Is this about seeing Racy?" Namjoon tried again.

"Racy's not coming back with them," Jimin sighed out before successfully leaning against the closed door now.

Taehyung's form matched extreme confusion as his plans were to talk to the woman one last time. Along with Yoongi and Jungkook, Taehyung knew no matter how hard it was, he had to see the woman one last time. He needed answers.

"What do you mea-"

Jimin didn't realize the fact that he cut the boy off when pointing his chin over to the direction of the person he saw.

Everyone seemed to look around. Cars were parked and families were moving into numerous cars, bags being packed in and individuals reuniting. Yet, past all of it, none saw a face that could possibly get their fellow member worked up.

"Shawn," Jimin said rolling his eyes at his oblivious members as he now used his finger to point over at the boy who waited by his car a few gates down.

Jin snorted again.

Namjoon's face mimicked the expression of realization as he nodded, looking over at Taehyung and Hoseok who were still a bit confused.

"The friend that hates us," Namjoon clarified for the others and they suddenly nodded, understanding.

Jimin swallowed lightly at that. "W-Well he doesn't hate all of us," he slowly tried to explain, remembering the awkward night meeting the boy. Jimin could proudly claim that because of the encounter, the boy didn't exactly hate the members altogether. He didn't hate Jimin, and that was something Jimin could stand by...

"You okay?" Taehyung asked softly, worried a bit for Jimin growing pale.

"Y-Yeah."

"Why were you so worked up then?" Hoseok asked, still immensely confused, "If he doesn't want anything to do with us then there's nothing to worry about right?"

"Jungkook," Jimin said through his teeth, "Jungkook and Y/N are gonna walk out of there together and I'm pretty sure he won't be all cheery about that. Trust me, I've seen him try to look for Jungkook before and it didn't start off so pretty."

"What happened? When was this?" Jin asked, no longer laughing. He was curious along with the other's that glanced at the brown boy who stood oblivious near his car all while focusing on Jimin's voice.

"It doesn't matter," Jimin quickly popped, not wanting to revisit that night at all. "The point is that our maknae might lose his nose before the concert taping next week and that would be very, very bad."

"Yes that would," Namjoon sighed, his eyes glaring into the back of Shawn's head.

Thinking of ways to harm the boy if he even laid a hand on Jungkook, Namjoon had to have his head turned by Jin who tried to demand him to stop with the creepy glances.

"So yeah, I'm a bit worried," Jimin popped, his eyes studying the sliding doors before them in urgency. He had to get Jungkook in the car the moment he saw him.

"He won't do anything," Hoseok said slowly, "not with all of us here."

"Oh cause we're so scary," Jimin rolled his eyes, trying not to snort over at his members all flexing up.

Taehyung nudged the boy in order to shut him up as he glanced over at the brown boy again. Eyes dirty, his harsh expression fell a bit when the boy accidentally met eyes with him.

All watched Shawn's face move in shock over them there and so near him without him even knowing in the first place.

Confused over why there weren't fans practically throwing themselves at the boys who were out in the open, Shawn snapped his head around a bit, looking around for any fans that might be lurking.

Eyes finding Taehyung and many others from the group, his brows furrowed over them eyeing him with the coldest stares they could expose. Pursing his lips over them trying to intimidate him, he figured Jimin probably told them about him. Managing to move his face in the most angry stare he could muster, he shoved his head forward in warning.

He almost burst out laughing when one of them jumped a bit, taken aback at the sudden action.

Grinning to himself when the others tried to whine over at the one who jumped back in awe, Shawn simply focused on his screen. He knew they were here for Jungkook. Shawn had no intentions of even speaking to the man as he was here to give Iris and you a ride back home.

"Hobi hyung!" Namjoon whined under his breath, confused over the man even jumping in the first place.

Hoseok however had his hand over his chest, laughing a bit as he himself didn't see that coming.

"Sorry," he said only to mumble the rest. None understood what he was trying to say as his hand tried to cover his mouth from laughing. "I didn't actually think he hated us that greatly, I was surprised," Hoseok was still laughing as he spoke.

Jin was about to say something but all were suddenly forced to pay attention to the familiar voice a few large steps away from them.

"Oh there they are!" a voice chimed loudly and excitedly.

Jimin almost fell against the car again when seeing Jungkook happily hug at your side, both of you rushing towards them grinning. The slipping of his form against the vehicle was caused by Shawn's expression change into shock when eyeing the new couple strolling through the doors.

That's what I thought, Jimin panicked internally.

Of course Shawn had no fucking clue about Jungkook and you.

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"Oh there they are," Jungkook chimed, smiling when his eyes met his members who grow slightly worried when seeing him drag you happily towards them.

You were laughing a bit yourself, loving how adorable the boy looked when wanting to make it all official.

"Ah, I'm sure most of you have heard," Jungkook chuckled before holding your forearms before him, totally oblivious to the others watching Shawn slowly near the group, "but I can finally call Y/N my girlfriend- like real girlfriend isn't that crazy?! I-"

There was a dark chuckle.

"Oh hell to the fucking no," Shawn sang out loudly, his eyes in disbelief when looking over at you.

You almost had your eyes jump out and run from their sockets at the man's voice. When you met your friend's eyes, you felt a lump instantly form in your throat. No longer able to breath right, you blinked a few time, unknowingly stepping in front of Jungkook in an almost protecting manner.

Jungkook simply met the boy's eyes himself. The maknae was confused over the stranger before him.

Iris swore from the sliding doors as she saw everyone clustered by Bangtan's van. Eyeing Shawn, Iris almost tripped as she rushed towards them.

Yoongi was confused over the woman rushing away in front of him as his eyes traveled towards the other members as well. He was confused over the stranger by his family.

"I'm sorry do we know y-"

Jungkook was interrupted by Iris who was suddenly beside him, blocking Shawn with her body a slight bit.

"Shawn back up," Iris said under her breath, smiling forcefully over at the other's in a high.

This was no time to fan-girl over all the members before her again, she had to focus on not having the maknae's head bashed in.

Jungkook's face softened at the mention of the boy's name.

"You're Shawn?" Jungkook asked.

His tone surprised everyone.

Jimin wanted to slap the maknae for having his voice drop to confusion and bitterness. Iris panicked as Shawn's brows cocked, his form moving forward in defense.

"Woah, woah there, calm your panties," Iris sang out, her hand awkwardly moving to Shawn's chest instantly.

The moment she touched him, Shawn seemed to move away from her awkward. Taking a step back, he was still irritated however, his eyes shooting daggers through the maknae who was shocked out of his mind.

He didn't understand his previous tone. Swallowing, he simply bowed repeatedly in apology.

Shawn looked taken aback at the boy bowing so much.

Iris tried not to laugh over how similar this situation was getting to the one with Jimin months ago...

The fact that Jimin twitched awkwardly in his spot, occasionally glancing over at Shawn made Iris want to burst.

"Thank you for taking care of Y/N so much," Jungkook said genuinely, popping his hand out for Shawn to take.

Your eyes widened as you whacked Jungkook's hand away instantly.

Jungkook was confused over your tense and jumpy form but shut up as you talked to the man.

"Shawn okay I'm sorry I didn't tell you-"

"Tell me what? OH RIGHT? YOU'RE WITH THE ASSHOLE NOW?!"

Jungkook pursed his lips.

"Shawn they've solved things between one another," Iris softly said to him, trying not to awkwardly touch the boy again.

Shawn looked over at all of the Bangtan members, his eyes lingering on Jungkook.

"He hurt you," he said looking over at you in disbelief, "you'd cry for days...this, this isn't right. You're supposed to be moving on from douchebag's not clinging on to them."

Jungkook's heart sank. He nodded.

You tried to speak but Jungkook beat you to it.

He moved around you and you panicked but stopped when Jungkook nodded reassuringly over at you. Watching as he moved to stand in front of the boy, he heard Namjoon and the others move closer towards the two.

Shawn simply glared at Jungkook who stood in front of him.

"I'm sorry," Jungkook said softly, his mind processing everything he wanted to voice out, "I'm sorry that every time I was rude...every time I broke Y/N's heart, you had to be the one in the right to guide her- to help her heal."

Shawn eyed every part of the maknae's face. It was the first time actually seeing the boy that he had heard so much about for months and months now; both the good and the bad.

"I'm sorry that I hurt her," Jungkook sighed, glancing over at you in pain, "I was stupid, immature, and blinded by what I thought love was...you were there for her when I wasn't and I thank you for that. Thank you so much."

Shawn wanted so badly to shake with his cringing but he maintained his composure.

"I love her," Jungkook said smiling. It felt so good spilling it out every chance he got. "I'm in love with her, I respect her and have decided to remain this way- with these feelings for a really really long time."

Iris smiled hugely at that. She glanced over at you who stood in awe, trying not to have your ears turn red over everything he was saying.

Shawn's body softened immediately at that.

"What?"

Jungkook grinned over the man no longer tense. "I love her...I really do," Jungkook said nodding, "and I know you do to. You're her friend and I understand if you hate me."

"I do," Shawn blurted out and Iris rolled her eyes at the man who stood in complete shock over what the maknae had just admitted.

Jungkook swallowed, nodding. Glancing down at the well-built boy before him, his face scrunched as he tried to propose his next suggestion.

"Why not punch me once to help with not being as tense around me huh?"

Multiple jaws almost dropped to the ground.

Shawn smiled a tiny side smile at that.

You popped your head towards Shawn's area of vision. Shaking your head over at him when he looked over at you, you practically begged with your eyes. Knowing Shawn's history with fighting and violence you knew this wasn't going to be good.

"Jungkook-ah!" Namjoon asked breathless, moving instantly in defense mode along with the other group members.

Shawn laughed.

"Do it, it'll help," Jungkook sternly urged.

"Jungkook shut up!" Jimin and Taehyung almost simultaneously yelled.

The maknae was an idiot.

"I deserve it."

Iris looked over at Yoongi who was by Hoseok, everyone on alert, eyeing Shawn's every move.

Iris awkwardly let out a chuckle. "Well this was fun," she chimed nervously, "why not go back to our separate homes and rest huh? I'm exhausted and I'm sure you are too right Y/N?"

You nodded, your voice incredibly high. "Y-Yeah! Let's go Iris! Shawn, l-let's go okay?"

You moved towards your friend all while trying to create space between the two boys you cared deeply about.

Shawn grinned, holding your hand as you tried to drag him back. He was smiling arrogantly while looking over at Jungkook. "No no, wait, your boyfriend's finally intriguing me for a change," he said chuckling, moving closer to Jungkook.

The maknae swallowed harshly. He couldn't find himself able to move back while staring at the boy before him. Slightly regretting ever suggesting anything in the first place when seeing Shawn so up close, he leaned his head back.

"Go for it."

You tried to squeak over Jungkook's words but Shawn heard them any way.

"Shawn don't," Jimin said, shocked over Jungkook even talking.

Shawn glanced over at the boy, jaw clenching a light bit. Smile gone as he stared at Jungkook, it took forever.

Shawn nodded.

Tapping Jungkook's cheek lightly with his hand, he turned around as Jungkook's body tensed.

Moving back towards the car for a moment, Jungkook was insanely confused as he squinted his eyes open slowly.

Your whole body felt relieved when seeing the man start to walk away and towards you again.

"Thank you Shawn," you said lightly and Shawn rolled his eyes.

"Nah, I'm a douche so imma stick to it," he mumbled as he instantly turned around.

Your eyes widened, yelling for the boy, you tried to grab him again but failed as Shawn instantly struck his closed fist hard into the oblivious maknae's face.

"Jungkook!" you screamed, rushing over to the boy who seemed to stumble back, falling over.

Shawn sighed when Iris shoved him back angry.

It didn't help that now the rest of the boys were suddenly trying to pounce on Shawn too.

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"How long was I out?" Jungkook moaned in pain, wincing as he rested the ice pack by his swollen and bruised cheekbone.

You tried to help him position the ice pack lightly closer to his eye. Trying not to smile when he still managed to pop a pained thank you, you laughed lightly.

"This is funny to you?" he asked annoyed.

You pursed your lips from laughing, glancing over at his room quickly before back on him. Moving closer to his lying form, you lightly allowed your fingers to graze his unharmed cheek.

"Hey," you defended, "I wasn't the one telling you to ask for him to punch you. You suggested that."

Jungkook grumbled something under his breath and you grinned, laughing lightly before pecking his temple.

You almost snorted near his temple when hearing a loud "really?!" yell from the hall.

"SHE FINALLY DID IT!" Jimin yelled in exaggerated excitement.

"What? Lies!" Hoseok laughed, moving to peek his head into the door of Jungkook's room but suddenly the footsteps were heard moving away along with grumbles.

It was Jin dragging them away.

"But hyung-"

"Talk to her later, let them have their time," Jin scolded as he tried to move both Jimin and Hoseok out of the hall.

You purse your lips from grinning at what Jimin said next.

"She finally called me oppa, let me feel joyful for as long as I please okay?"

"Apparently this was happened while pouring out ice and I wasn't present, I've- we've got questions over the trip and-"

"It can wait," Jin mumbled but the end of the hall.

Hoseok said something about being interrupted but you couldn't quite hear it as the voices now became muffled and soft.

Looking back at Jungkook who seemed to be focusing on nothing else but the pain, you grinned, attention instantly drifted over to the boy before you. It was clear his mind was still on the wound and the incident at the airport...

"Well if it helps, Shawn still hates you-"

"How is that supposed to help?" Jungkook asked annoyed.

You rolled your eyes. "You didn't let me finish," you mumbled yourself, "he still isn't fond of you but agreed to simply stay out of what we have. He's ready to at least try and get to know you."

Jungkook's eyes widened at that as he stared over at you in shock.

You laughed at him wince again, pouting, you sang out an "aw" as you smoothly let your fingers go through his hair. You hated that he was hurting, but something over his reactions towards Shawn made you want to laugh.

"While you got knocked out, Iris and Jimin saved Shawn from the others from going full-on animalistic," you explained sighing, "you were delusional but Shawn offered to help me bring you back here. He even filled up and bought more ice packs for you."

Jungkook mumble something again and you laughed.

"He's a sweet guy...but sometimes violence is the only way he allows himself to be expressed," you awkwardly let out, "it's never the right way but then again, I'd be a hypocrite since I ended things with Racy 'fist-first' too."

"You talked to her at the airport didn't you?" Jungkook asked tiredly.

"Yes, but we need to truly just sit and figure shit out before fully committing to try and restore what we had before..." you trailed off, not believing what you were saying.

Jungkook's brows jumped at that. His breath caught in his throat at the pain that struck past his forehead by the simply act.

"Not that I'm saying we'll be best of friends again or anything," you clarified quick and he smiled. He saw right through you.

"It's okay to want to make things work with Racy again," he said softly, "if and when she comes back or calls...talk to her. Really talk to her. Hearing about how the two of you were, I'm sure you two can either help one another move on or find a way to become friends again."

You nodded slowly. "I guess I'll use my time wisely and figure out where I stand," you softly let out.

You knew after all the changes that had occurred in your life so drastically and quickly, you had to reflect and evaluate exactly where you wanted to go with all the relationships in your life. That also including, the relationship you had with yourself...you knew you needed to find yourself. And as cheesy as that sounded, you were up for the challenge. No matter how long it takes.

"How's Shawn? He get home safe?" Jungkook asked, breaking you out of your daze suddenly.

Your brows furrowed a bit. Still lightly playing with his hair, you smiled at him still worried for Shawn.

"You care a lot about what he thinks about you don't you?"

Jungkook went silent.

You smiled, leaning to gently kiss the boy. He kissed you back, suffering through the pain a bit before continuing to numb his aching flesh with ice.

"It's sweet that you're trying to make things right."

"He cares about you just as much as I might," Jungkook said softly, "I've realized that today...hopefully I never go through this epiphany in the same way over and over but yeah- I've realized that he truly cares."

"He'll come around eventually," you said slowly, "he's a softie under that protective-brother persona."

Jungkook smiled, nodding. "I'm just glad now everyone officially knows that we're together. No more secrets or lies," he said sighing.

You grinned. Although there were mixed reviews over the pictures released as the two of you dating from earlier, most were positive. Now that all of it was real and you were finally allowing yourself to once again become vulnerable with the boy you love, none of the reactions from anyone mattered to you any more. You didn't care about the hate, you didn't care whether or not people approved of your relationship. All that mattered to you was that you had finally found stability in your life and most of the reason was behind Jungkook sticking by your side as you tried to find that stability.

He wasn't your stability. He didn't cause it, nor was he the only occurrence in your life that made you stronger. His presence, his support, his love...that was what mattered to you. That in the end, made you find spiritual stability for yourself as an individual. You knew, just by looking at him slowly drift off to sleep again, if you two made this relationship work and grow, he'd help you become a better human. He would. He really would.

You finally let yourself completely and utterly trust the boy who lay so close to you.

Smiling as you lightly kissed his cheek and laid down next to him, he smiled in his sleep at the fact that he could feel you staring over at the side of his face.

He simply continued to ice.

"What?" he asked.

You smiled.

You trusted him.

You respected him.

You believed in the relationship.

"I love you," you softly said by his ear.

He smiled, letting his eyes shut when feeling your nose lightly graze his jaw line.

Letting your eyes flutter closed, you breathed his soothing scent in as you let sleep overtake your tired form as well.

"Forever," you piped grinning.

He chuckled, nodding. Your nose moved against his soft skin.

"Forever," he whispered contently.

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A/N: 200k reads what the shit. Thank you my babes! I have no words you guys are fucking amazing lmao! ahhh

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