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Jungkook’s been sensing it for some time now. He didn’t know what but he knew that something was up with Jimin, he was acting really weird. Jungkook knew his boyfriend really well now, it’s been three years since they became a couple so he noticed things that others didn’t. Jimin’s been drinking a lot of carbonated drinks. Jimin never did that, he only drank water and juices to keep his form. Lately, he seemed addicted to Sprite in particular, filling their fridge with cans of the beverage. He’s also been a bit clingier when they made love, wanting Jungkook to hold him until the end, barely letting go so he could clean them. Jungkook knew for sure that something was wrong but, apparently, Jimin didn’t want to tell him about it. If he decided that he won’t tell him, then there was nothing Jungkook could do to make him change his mind.
They were at Namjoon’s birthday party at the moment and Jungkook couldn’t help but notice that Jimin was sticking to Taehyung and Taehyung only. Jungkook wasn’t jealous, of course not, he knew that him and Jimin were platonic soulmates but he didn’t like the way Jimin clung onto Taehyung, he didn’t like it at all. He was supposed to be the one Jimin clung onto like that, he was his boyfriend. But Jungkook shook his head, feeling how stupid he was getting and decided to put his can of beer aside, thinking that it was enough alcohol for the night. He had been wise to do so because when the time had come to go back home, Jungkook had sobered up and Jimin was completely drunk, unable to form coherent words. However, instead of his giggly and cute drunk self, Jimin was quiet and looking quite sad. When Jungkook lifted him up the floor, excusing themselves, Taehyung grabbed his arm.
“Let him stay with me for the night.” He said.
“And why should I?” Jungkook asked, immediately getting defensive.
“Jungkook. You know me. You know how we are.” Taehyung said.
“That’s the question. Do I really know? You’ve been awfully clingy tonight.”
Guess Jungkook wasn’t as sober as he thought.
“Jungkook, I get that you’re worried, Jimin has been telling me that you’ve been observing him for a very long time now. But I can promise you that there’s nothing too serious going on.”
“Whatever.” Jungkook said, setting Jimin down on the couch gently. “I’m out. See you.” He said and stormed out the house. Taehyung sighed deeply.
“Jimin, it’s really time you tell him or I’ll do it.” he said and a single tear rolled down Jimin’s cheek.
Two weeks later
Jungkook has been sleeping over at Yoongi’s for some days now. The day after the party, when Jimin came back home, Jungkook asked him about what Taehyung had said. He wanted to know what was going on and as Jimin persisted on not telling him anything, they got into a bad fight. Words that they did not mean were said and doors slammed shut until Jungkook finally decided that it was better if they kept their distance.
“Jungkook, it can go on like that.” Hoseok said as he entered his shared apartment with Yoongi.
“And what do you suggest?” Jungkook asked, pausing the show he was watching on his phone.
“I told you that you and Jimin should talk. For real, without arguing and shouting at each other.”
“He doesn’t wanna talk. I can’t force him to.” Jungkook said, sighing deeply.
“Crying yourself to sleep every night won’t help you.” Yoongi said, sitting down beside him.
“Because you’ve been spying on me now? Such great friends I’ve got here.” Jungkook said, getting angry.
“You do have great friends. Excuse us if we care, you dumbass.” Yoongi snapped.
“Why do you feel obliged to care? Why do you always meddle in my issues? Am I not old enough to care for myself?” Jungkook shouted.
“That’s not only about you! That’s about Jimin too!” Hoseok said, annoyed.
“You think I don’t know this? My boyfriend of three years is having serious issues and he isn’t willing to share them with me! The promise ring I gave him means nothing then! Maybe I should just take it back and break up for real!” Jungkook shouted, tears rolling down his cheeks.
“Jungkook…” Yoongi began, taking the younger into his arms. “You need to understand that he needs time. We don’t know what’s going on either but if Taehyung tells you that there’s nothing to worry about, then there’s nothing to worry about.”
“Taehyung seems awfully close to Jimin.”
“Of course, they’re best friends. They know each other better than anyone. They’ve been there for each other when things got hard and it will always be like this. If Taehyung was in the same situation, Jimin would be there for him, just like I would be there for you.” Yoongi stated.
“I’m sorry for shouting.” Jungkook apologized.
“It’s okay. I know how you are. You’re my best friend and I love you no matter what.”
“I love you too.”
Three days later
Jimin was watching TV when the door to his apartment opened. He knew it couldn’t be Taehyung because he was still at work and no one had the key to the apartment but Jungkook. He was surprised to see the younger enter the living room. He knew that he’s been staying at Yoongi’s for the last two weeks and he wasn’t expecting to see him back at home so soon. He got up.
“Hello.” He said. It was so awkward.
“Hey.” Jungkook replied. They didn’t dare to look at each other. After some seconds of complete silence, Jimin talked.
“Come here.”
Jungkook did as he was told, taking his jacket and shoes off, going close to Jimin. The latter closed the gap between them and hugged him.
“I missed you.” He mumbled, inhaling his scent. Jungkook hugged him back, remembering how much he loved having Jimin in his arms
“I missed you too. I thought I was going to die.”
“Then why did you leave?” Jimin asked, breaking their embrace.
“We needed to take some time apart from each other. You’ve got some things going on and I figured that it was something really serious if you didn’t trust me enough to share.” He explained.
“It’s not about trust. I needed help to make up my mind about some things.”
“What things?” Jungkook asked and Jimin sighed. “Still not ready to tell me? Are you seeing someone else?” he asked, his bottom lip quivering.
“Is that what you’ve been thinking about during these last two weeks?” Jimin asked and tears fell from Jungkook’s eyes.
“Aw, baby. I love you, you know that. I’ll never leave you, never ever. I haven’t been seeing someone else. It’s just that… things are really bad at home at the moment.” Jimin said, sitting down on the couch, followed by Jungkook.
“What’s wrong?” Jungkook asked, taken by surprise.
“Well, my parents are not getting along anymore. They are going to divorce.” Jimin announced.
“What?!”
“Yeah... It's been very hard lately because I thought my parents were soulmates you know? And it's even more rough for Jihyunnie since he lives with them. They say they're going to go to court about his custody because he's still a minor and they both want to take him with them.” Jimin explained.
Jungkook was about to talk when Jimin went on.
“And I'm being so stressed because of this that I've gained weight and I don't like it, I feel ugly and insecure. I don't know what to do about Jihyun, about me and about us. I'm going crazy.” Jimin said, tears welling up in his eyes.
“About us? What do you mean? Is something wrong about us?” Jungkook asked, getting closer to his boyfriend.
“I think you deserve better. You don't deserve someone like me, someone whose family is a mess, someone who's ugly and insecure. You deserve more, you deserve perfect and-"
“You are perfect. You are perfect Jimin, baby, I don't want anyone else.” Jungkook cut, taking Jimin’s hands in his. “Family is family, we can't help it. We can work on this self-confidence but we must start from trust, my love. You can trust me with anything. That promise ring I gave you is for that. It's to prove you that I'll always be there for you, no matter what. I love you Jimin, I love you so much.” Jungkook said, kissing Jimin's ring finger's tip and leaving a soft peck on his lips.
“Thank you, Jungkookie.” Jimin said, kissing the younger more fervently. After some kisses, Jimin giggled.
“What are you giggling for?” the younger asked.
“Did you really think that I was having something with Tae? Just thinking about it makes me feel weird.” Jimin said, making Jungkook blush.
“I was going totally mad, Min. I was worried because you were obviously having some problems and you weren’t telling me anything. Taehyungie hyung was always with you and although I understand that you’re platonic soulmates, I was still a bit… jealous.” Jungkook admitted.
“Aw baby, you’re so adorable. I only have eyes for you, you’re the best boyfriend in the world.” Jimin said, pecking Jungkook’s nose. “I love you.”
“I love you too.”
Jimin released a content sigh and placed his head on Jungkook’s chest, listening to his fastening heartbeat, while the younger caressed his hair.
“Tae is Hobi hyung’s boyfriend anyway.”
“What?!”