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The gym is full of laughter and screams as BTS continue filming Rookie King. The production team is also having fun seeing the 7 boys enjoying themselves despite the show's segment right now is the Unlucky King.
Ah, the infamous segment. Some may ask why because basically that segment is full of torture. And that 'some' includes Jimin. Now don't get him wrong, he loves their show, Rookie King. But not this particular segment. It is because he always loses. In fact, they call him the Ace of this game. He doesn't even know why he has such bad lucks. Maybe due to his birthdate that falls on 13th October. Or maybe because of whatever god up there hates him and want to see him being humiliated.
And right now is no different. As Namjoon counting down the time for them to reveal their cards, Jimin prays to his mom (because he is sure that the gods hate him) to not get the stupid death card 5 times in a row. But of fucking course, the gods will found their way to make Jimin's life miserable.
When their leader shouted " 1", they turn their cards around in synch to only reveal the death card is in Jimin's hold.
" NOOOO !!! WHY ME ?!", Jimin shrieked in horror.
The others just laughed and clapped their hands, happy that it's not them that have to do the penalty for this round. Jimin, not knowing whether it is for entertainment or pure anger, lay on his back and start kicking the air.
" Come on Jiminie. The penalty for this round is not that bad...", Taehyung chuckles, pulling his best friend's wrist to make Jimin sit properly beside him.
" Yeah, try telling me that when you have done 5 fucking penalties in a row ". Jimin glared at the silver-haired man after finally coming back to his sense. " What is the penalty though? ", Hoseok asks, looking at the crew.
" Oh, our Jimin here have to receive a hit from each of us using a fly swat! ", Jin chirps, already has the said weapon on his hand. Jimin shivers at the sight, acknowledge how painful that one stick can be.
" Well, who wants to start first? ".
" Me!", Taehyung shouted.
Geez, so much for a best friend, Jimin thought in his head.
" Alright, Jiminie. Lay on your back ", Taehyung says, patting the yoga mat that was placed in the middle of their circle. Reluctantly, Jimin crawls from his spot and lay on his back on the yoga mat. Without giving any warning, Taehyung swings the fly swat right on his chest. The sudden pain makes the shorter yelps.
Jimin gritted his teeth, pulling on Taehyung's collar. " You bra--". Jimin breathes in, trying to calm himself before letting go of the latter.
"Yah, faster. It's my turn now ", said Yoongi. The others laughed, amused by Yoongi's sudden excite.
Hit after hit, Jimin can feel his whole body is now numb. His eyes are red because Jin had accidentally hit him on the eyes. He should have never underestimated his members' strengths. However, when Jimin sees the stick is being passed to their maknae, Jimin sits up immediately. He knows very well his boyfriend's strength.
" No, no. Jeonggukie CANT do it ", Jimin protested." Aw, but Jiminie Hyung... Where is the fun in that?", Jeongguk smirks, pushing the elder back to lay on the mat. Jimin shakes his head vigorously, still hating the idea of his boyfriend hitting him using that torturous stick.
" Please Jiminnnn. For the sake of our ARMYs ", Hoseok and Taehyung plead, smiling at the blonde-haired male.
" Don't use ARMYs for your own satisfaction", Namjoon responded, but no malice in his tone." But still. Jiminie, it's not fun if our maknae didn't get his chance to hit you", the leader continues.
Jimin sighed, eyes already forming tears because of the pains from previous hittings and the betrayal from his members.
He doesn't know why, it just a penalty. So why the hell he feels emotionally hurt this time? Maybe because Jeongguk hadn't asked him if he was okay since he had his first penalty. Or maybe because he is disappointed because Jeongguk chooses to have fun rather than feeling concern over Jimin that is unlucky for the fifth time in a row.
"Go on, then..:", if Jimin can hear his voice cracked, he didn't say a thing.
The others cheer upon hearing the male's approval. Oblivious by the hurt tone in Jimin's voice.
Jimin closes his eyes, cant bear the sight of Jeongguk hitting him. He is sure that Jeonguk is going to pick a spot that hurt the most. Afterall, his boyfriend is The Evil Maknae. He can feel the youngest shuffling around to kneel beside him by his head.
Jeongguk lifts the fly swat as high as his position allows him and hit Jimin hard right on his face.
" The sound is so loud !! ", Yoongi exclaimed, hands on his hurting stomach because of laughing. The other members agreed, waves of laughter filling the gym room.
"Okay! That wraps up for this segment !" Namjoon shouts.
" Bye!!!!!", They bid goodbye to the camera, not noticing Jimin's already fallen tears.
Everyone in the van is asleep. To say they are exhausted is totally understandable. But, Jimin seems cant let himself drift into dreamland. Not after the humiliating and hurtful moment, he had a while ago. He glances to his side, Jeongguk is sleeping peacefully, without a slide of guilt or worry on his handsome face.
Are my feelings are not important to you? Or perhaps you just can't see how you affect me in every way, Gukkie?
"Jeongguk, where is Jimin?", Jin asks, weird to see their maknae is not with his boyfriend.
"Mhm, I don't know. After we got back from filming Rookie King, he disappeared." Jeongguk replied unheedingly, too engrossed to his computer.
" You should go find him. I don't think he is feeling good.." Jin advises the latter." Nah, I don't think so. Maybe he just wants to be also--AHH what the heck hyung! It hurts!". Jungkook rubs his arm that was pinched by Jin.
" Go.Find.Your.Fucking.Boyfriend", Jin orders.
"Aish...fine, fine..", Jungkook gives up and went out from his studio.
He heard a song is blasting from the dance studio. Jeongguk peeks from the tinted glass and sees a mop of blond hair dancing gracefully to the song. A smile engraved on his face as he enters the room. Jimin saw the younger from the reflection of the mirror and stop dancing. Jimin grabs his jacket from the floor and making his way to exit the room. Jeongguk frowns, and grab his boyfriend's wrist.
" Where are you goin'?".
"Outside, where there is no you.", Jimin retorts. Without looking back, he tries to release Jeongguk's firm grip from his wrist.
"Wha-What do you mean, Jimin?", Jeongguk asks, confused by the smaller's words.
"You heard me. Now let me go.", Jimin said, voice tight and unwelcome. Jeongguk is totally unhappy with that so he uses both of his hands to make Jimin facing him.
"Are you okay? Are you mad at me? ", Jeongguk says as he tried to search for any answers in his lover's eyes. But to his shock, that brown orbs are now filled with tears that are slowly falling. " Hey, hey....what is wrong, baby? Tell me...Please..", Jeongguk panics, quickly wrap the smaller male into his arms.
Sobs and soft cries can be heard in the cold studio. But Jeongguk's comfort and sweet words domain the most as he gently caresses Jimin's back. After some time, Jimin finally stops sobbing and return the hug.
" Are you ready to tell me what is wrong, love?", Jeongguk murmurs, heart aching when he heard the man he loves crying.
"...I-I don't even know. It is just that...I'm h-hurt when you are so eager to do the penalty to m-me...Moreover, you didn't even ask me if I'm okay since I had the first penalty...B-But, i-it's okay though...It's just a game...God, I am so dramatic....It's not your fault, Jeonggukie....I--"
Jeongguk cuts him off with a chaste kiss. So sweet that makes Jimin's heart explodes with love.
"Hyungie...It's entirely my fault...I am so sorry baby...I should have been aware of your feeling and not having fun when my boyfriend is down...I am so sorry, Jiminie hyung...", Jeongguk says as his hands cupping the elder's chubby and soft cheeks. His black doe eyes meeting the brown ones, trying to beg for forgiveness.
"I forgive you Jeonggukie...", Jimin replied, voice soft and sweet. He pulls to younger for another kiss, clearly addicted to the taste of the other's lips on his.
" I love you, babe", Jeongguk murmurs after releasing the kiss for some air. And then, Jeongguk place a peck on Jimin's forehead, down to his eyelids, and then the nose, cheeks and finally lips. The spots where the fly swat hit his lover's face earlier.
"Mm, I love you too, baby", Jimin chuckles, face buried to his boyfriend's chest.