Her Name | pjm

December .C h a p t e r T w e n t y T h r e e.

The more I understood Dan's business, the more I learned, the easier it became. I didn't need to spend too much time in the house anymore, most of the deals were highly pre-ordered, which didn't require my immediate attention. This way I could spend more time at home, with Jimin. December was coming to an end and the festival season begun. Classes ended for the semester, and I didn't need to worry about the finals for at least two weeks. I finally felt like I was catching up to my normal life. However, the weights of the family business kept hanging on my shoulders, never really allowing me to rest. When I was back at the university housing, thanks to Jimin, I almost forgot all of my hidden troubles. Almost. The one thing constantly reminding me of them was the pendant hanging on my neck that I would open and check at least a few times a day. With every passing week it felt to be getting heavier.

We didn't suffer anymore attacks, which left Dan quite baffled. He was sure, that at some point Hammer would strike again, but he didn't. I hoped that he was maybe taking a holiday. Yeah, or planning a stronger attack. Dan was almost back on his feet, but since his attempts to sniff out the rat were going nowhere, he asked me to keep my position for a little bit longer. At this point I didn't mind too much. Not because I enjoyed it in particular, but because I was good at it. The leads still hid their faces, but most of the crew that would hang around the house became much more familial with me.

I checked my calendar, which has become sort of a morning chore, to make sure that there were no plans or assignments that I'd need to attend. December 22nd was unmarked. Jimin and I decided to go on a date, as he kept pouting that I didn't spend enough time with him. Our relationship was still going strong, and this gave me some strength to go forward. Kaia and I, however, spent less and less time together, yet we talked on the phone almost daily. She was very busy with her studies as she was riding on a scholarship. In fears of losing it, she spent every free minute studying for the upcoming finals.

I stepped out of the shower, when I heard the front door open. Jimin had left earlier in the morning, but didn't tell me where, which kept me highly curious. I wrapped a towel around and tiptoed to see what he was up to.

"Oh, this is a view that I could never get used to." Jimin smirked and licked his lips, while I blushed. "Where were you?" I asked, trying to change the subject. I just took a shower, I don't want to take another one. He stood in place for a second, as if debating of what to do and then waved his hands. "Eh, fine, it doesn't matter much if it's now or later." he spoke, as if to himself. I raised my eyebrows and put my arms on my waist. I never really learned how to read him, but him being a complete mystery kept our relationship full of surprises. Jimin started to dig around his backpack, and for a second I started to get worried if he's pulling some prank. He took out a hand sized velvet box and walked over to me. What the fu-

"It's not an engagement ring, don't worry." he jumped in front of my thoughts. Yes, Jimin was a mystery to me, but I was an open book to him. He read my thoughts and emotions as if they were written in neon on a display. "I noticed that you started to wear that pendant.. and honestly Kieran, it's really ugly." I raised my eyebrows and looked at him in utter shock. "Oh don't be mad, please. I just thought that I could give you something nicer." He opened the velvet box, and I barely held a gasp in. It was an incredible necklace decorated with tiny white diamonds and a bigger black diamond hanging at the bottom. I planted my palm on my mouth not knowing what to say. "Do you like it?" Jimin asked carefully. I stood in silence for the moment and looked up at him. "Like it? It's incredible Jimin, I love it! But.." I bit my lip wondering how I should lie again, while he looked at me with concern in his face. Don't lie. Just don't say the whole truth. "I will happily wear it, trust me, I absolutely love it. But I can't take the pendant off." Now Jimin raised his brow. "Dan gifted it to me when I was younger, and after everything that happened.. I don't know, the pendant just makes me feel warm. And Dan was really excited when he first saw me wearing it. I'll keep it on me at least while I help him out." Not fully a lie, not entirely true, but worked like a charm. Jimin instantly eased up and smiled at me. "You're an incredible person, Kieran. I don't know how much I should love someone to wear something that ugly." he teased me laughingly. I took the necklace and put it on the kitchen counter. Biting my lip I walked closer to him and wrapped my arms around his neck. I instantly saw a smirk form on his lips. Entangling my fingers in his hair I tiptoed to kiss him. I guess I will be needing that second shower after all.

We spent the rest of the day in the town square. Jimin and I went to see the decorated Christmas tree. We took many pictures and pinky promised to come here next year as well. We didn't really do much, but the time spent together felt like pure bliss. Walking around the town, in freezing cold with cups of warm coffee in our hands we spent the rest of the day talking and enjoying each others companionship. At some point it hit me that I was getting deeply attached to him, and the thought made me happy, as I saw, that he was absolutely obsessed with me too.

It was early morning, when my phone started to ring. I instantly shot up and muted it, Jimin turned on his side mumbling but didn't wake up. I snuck out of the bed and closed myself in the bathroom. Ye-jun's name was dancing on the screen and I noticed the time - 5AM. What happened now?

"What's up?" I whispered. "Why are we whispering?" Ye-jun whispered back. I took the phone from my ear and stared at it, checking the time again, just to be sure. I raised the phone back up. "Because it's 5AM in the morning? What do you want?" I hissed and Ye-jun started to laugh. I felt my body easing up. "Sorry bunny, I forgot that you don't wake up at 4:30 to work out anymore. I wanted to ask when are you coming? We need to prepare everything." I wrinkled my brows. "What do you need to prepare?" Ye-jun didn't speak for a second and then asked me if I was still asleep. I told him I'll hang up if he doesn't get to the point. "Bunny, it's 23rd, we agreed that you'd come today with that kid." Oh my goodness gracious. I completely forgot about it, and it seemed like Jimin did too. Shit I was supposed to introduce him to Dan today. I started biting the inside of my cheek. "Don't tell me that you're brave enough to be leading five teams of criminals but will wuss out on introducing your boyfriend to your family?" Ye-jun kept teasing and I heard Yu-juns laugh somewhere nearby. I massaged my temples and spoke again "No, everything is ok, I just forgot. When would be the best time to come?"

I snuck back to the bed and enjoyed at least five more hours of sleep. As always, when I woke up Jimin was not in bed anymore. He was an early rising person, whereas I was barely even a person at this point. I got dressed and walked out of the bedroom. Jimin was standing in the balcony with his slippers, almost screaming at his phone. I took a step back, but left half of my body out in the living room, curiosity taking over me, I tried to listen in. I was looking at Jimin with my ears focused as much as possible, but I couldn't understand anything, all I heard were muffled sounds coming through the glass. Jimin seemed really angry, I don't know who he was talking to and what they were saying but he was seriously pissed. I saw him sit on the balcony chair, without even noticing that it was wet. He suddenly stopped hissing and leaned forward, resting his head in his free hand. Even if I couldn't understand what he was saying, it was visible that the discussion was coming to an end. His tone was more calmer, he was shaking his head slowly. I was incredibly curious, and he looked so unhappy that I just wanted to wrap my arms around him. But I couldn't. As I was pretending not to notice his behaviour, he pretended not to notice mine. I sucked in my teeth and decided to show him the same amount of trust as he was showing me. I guessed that it most likely had something to do with their little illegal activities in Yoongi's club, but until I could provide answers about myself, I decided not to require any from him.

When I heard the balcony doors open I pretended as if I just woke up and left the bedroom. Jimin saw me and came to hug me. I hugged his lower back. "Why is your butt wet?" I inquired, as if I didn't spend the last ten minutes watching him. "Oh, I didn't even notice. There were some issues at our.. erm.. club activities, and I was trying to figure out how to solve them. It got a bit heated, and I didn't want to wake you up so I went to the balcony." Jimin explained snuggling his face into the crook of my neck. I couldn't stop myself from smiling, even if he didn't tell me the full story, at least he didn't lie. I hugged him tighter and whispered in his ear in an attempt to scare him. "We're going to meet my family today." I said and giggled, however, Jimin giggled in return. I pulled back and looked at him. "I know, I already planned my outfit." he smirked. Ok, so he didn't forget. Only I did. "Aren't you at least a little bit worried?" I asked, still narrowing my eyebrows. He bent his head back and laughed loudly. "Of course not! I am freaking adorable, they will have no choice but to accept me."