(Jimin pov

I slowly opened my eyes and found that the space beside me was empty. I got up and took the scarf that Y/n had sewn for us. Y/n was staring at her phone. I turned her around, towards me, and wrapped the scarf around her neck.

She darted around everywhere except looking at me, so I suspected that she was concealing something from me.)

Jimin: What are you doing here in the early morning?

Y/n: I couldn't sleep, so I thought to come out to relax myself.

Jimin: Are you worried about your dad?

Y/n: I might look like a selfish person, but I want you and my parents too. A loop of anxious thoughts hovers over my head. I don't want to lose anyone in my life.

Jimin: Call your dad.

Y/n: He will not pick up.

Jimin:Just do as I say.

Y/n:Jimin! He picked it up. Dad, aren't you angry with me anymore? I missed you a lot and was worried that you would never talk to me again.

Y/n's Dad: When did you become a garrulous person who does not stop talking?

Y/n: You have not talked with me for months, I missed you a lot, Dad.

Y/n's Dad: I missed you a lot too, Y/n. I am sorry. I was concerned and mad about your relationship with Jimin, but now I approve of it.

Y/n: You agreed for us to be together.

Y/n's Dad: About Jimin, I like him now. He truly loves and cares for you. From the day I asked him to break up with you until now, he would call and text me. He never gave up or got angry with me, even though I ignored him. I believe that he will cherish you.

Y/n:Dad, I love you. Thank you so much for agreeing. I am sorry if I made you worried.

Y/n's Dad: If you don't want me to be worried, the only thing I ask from you is to stop Jimin from pestering me every day by calling and texting. Even though I agreed to your relationship, he still annoys me. I have a meeting I will hang up on now.

Y/n: Bye, Dad. Take care of yourself.

(Jimin pov

She hung up the phone, her cheeks raised into a smile, causing her eyes to be squinted lightly. I tumbled into the tent as she screamed, and leaped onto me as we both fell. She stared into my eyes, beaming with happiness as she hovered above me. She delivered a flurry of kisses across my face, cupping my cheeks.

She woke up from me and covered her face with her palm as soon as she realized what was going on. A timid feeling made her ears turn cherry red. I laughed at her adorable behavior. I thought to ask her if she was hiding something from me, but I did not want to ruin her happy spirit.)

Y/n: Thank you so much for persuading my dad, and I know he might have chided you a lot.

Jimin: Don't thank me, baby. I can put up with anything for you. I can't see you being troubled all the time, dawdling between thoughts of being worried about your parents and myself. I know you can't lose anyone.

Jungkook: Something bad happened. You both, come out?

Y/n: What's wrong, Jungkook? Why do you look worried?

Jungkook: Someone has complained about dissatisfaction with our hotel's service and furniture quality. It has been circulating in the media and has impacted our reputation.

Taehyung: Grandma and Mr. Kwang are waiting at our office.

Jimin: Did you find out who made the fuss?

Jungkook: It's the same person who complained, and I found out who that is.

Taehyung: Jimin, you go find that person. Myself and I will explain to them.

Jimin: Let me take Y/n with me. I will take care of her.

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(Y/n pov

I felt bad for Taehyung. His forehead was wrinkled, and he appeared furious as he couldn't enjoy his birthday. He wanted to take a rest, as they had been working without any breaks for a few months. He already seemed to be worn out.

We both went to hide in the alleyway that was close to that person's house. The individual who complained, according to Jungkook, makes a living by selling buns.

The alleyway's appearance was horrifying. I could stretch out my hand and touch the houses on either side. The long, narrow stretch of road I saw was littered with cardboard boxes, empty liquor bottles, and shattered glass. The worst thing I saw was mice running in between our legs.

As it was early morning, the place was quiet, and only the wind shuffling the cardboard could be heard. The smell of rotting garbage and cooking smells drifting from open windows in the nearby household made me sick.

Jimin tapped my shoulder and gave me a motion to follow him. Grasping my hand, he peered down the road and saw that man opening his house. We both entered abruptly. His home was adorned with opulent items that are unaffordable for someone who solely makes bun sales. It indicated that he does something shady.

Grabbing his collar, he delivered a forceful blow to his face. He was unfazed by Jimin's threat to reveal the truth. He began to mumble something incoherent and got punched in the face once again. Jimin shot him a confused glance and screamed at him, to be honest. He admitted that he acted and spoke as per Eunwoo's stepbrother. I sent Taehyung the recording that I had made.

We walked out of his house. I clutched onto Jimin's shirt and hugged him. I mumbled sorry in a soft tone, and I was not sure if he heard or not. He ran his hand through my hair to soothe me. His presence always gave me serenity.

He told me to go home and spend time with Taehyung. After reaching out, I took a bath and decided to make something for Taehyung and deliver it to him. I baked some strawberry cookies and cakes. I also wanted to have a chat with him so I could feel at ease and I was annoyed with myself.)

(Taehyung pov

After sorting out everything, Jungkook and Jimin told me to go back home. I heard a knock on the door and found Y/n. She came in and took a seat, unwrapping the box on the kitchen countertop. The air wafted with a sweet aroma. She looked upset and rested her head in between her palms.)

Taehyung: What happened?

Y/n: I called Eunwoo and asked him for a meetup.

Taehyung: If I remember, Jimin warned you to stay away from him.

Y/n: I am scared to say this to Jimin.

Taehyung: Y/n, I thought you were here to spend time with me, but you came to me in trepidation about what Jimin would do if he got to know about it.

(Y/n pov

Jimin even forbade me from speaking with him and had already blocked his number from my phone, as Taehyung said.

I'm not sure how to explain that I had intended to see him. I hoped Jimin wouldn't be upset with me for calling Eunwoo before discussing it with him. I should not have done this. He told me not to meet Eunwoo because of the nightmares I was having, so I was afraid he would get unhappy. Taehyung simply hummed in response to my rambling.

Sitting on the chair, I put my head on the counter and imagined the worst that could happen if Jimin found out. I heard Jimin yelling for Tae to leave the house all of a sudden. Taehyung apologized to me, waving his hand.

Jimin shoved me against the kitchen counter, holding me between his hands while wearing a furious expression. "Why did you hide it from me?" he shouted at me. He slammed his fist against the countertop, and I winced. My eyes filled with tears.

"Do you know that you pissed me off now?" He said this as I looked at him and started sobbing hard.

"I am sorry. I was scared of how you would react, and I don't know how to say that I planned on meeting up with him," I said in a squeaky tone, glancing at him.

"You made these strawberry cookies, and remember that you should not be scared of me," he blurted out, and the next thing he did perplexed me.

He took a bite of the cookies as he leaned toward me. The sweet flavor of strawberry lingered in my mouth as he kissed me, pulling me by my waist. He broke the kiss and wiped the tears off my face with his hands. My heart fluttered because of his actions, and my cheeks turned red as usual whenever Jimin kissed me. I tried to run away from there, but he pulled me back and back-hugged me, pecking my cheeks.

"How was the taste of strawberry cookies?" he asked while pinching my cheeks. Hearing the strawberry word tingled my whole body as I wriggled away to flee from his hug.

"I would like to meet Eunwoo and have a plan to sort out things between you," I said, figuring out that he was not mad at me.)

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How was the chapter? I apologize if there are any mistakes. Don't overwork and take care. Love you all.

- Shin Haari