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Chapter 14

It's past eleven when Jungkook gets out of bed, opening his door.

He doesn't know why, but he can never sleep. Maybe it's a sickness. Or just stress. Or the fact that Jimin's light is still on.

He walks through the long hallway, his bare feet hardly making a sound on the carpeted floor, and heads down the stairs.

The Park's mansion is huge, and beautiful. They have seven guest rooms, a large kitchen, an even larger dining room, a foyer, a private library, office rooms, a wine cellar, a pantry and whatnot.

He could probably get lost here. For all he knows, Jimin could have some Christian Grey style sex dungeon in his basement.

His favourite room by now is probably the library. It's large and empty and filled to the top with books, and because Mr. Park has his own office and Jimin locks himself in his room most of the time, it's always secluded.

It's almost like the library is hidden, you need to go down a corridor, opens another door and walk down the stairs to get there.

You wouldn't find it unless you knew it existed.

Jungkook walks down the cedar stairs to the library, decides against turning the lights on, and scans the bookshelf.

He's honestly just bored.

There's countless antiques in the shelves, globes, typewriters, old cameras.

There's even a telescope on the corner, next to a bean bag chair, facing the glass ceiling. He wonders if anyone actually did some stargazing here or if it's just for decoration.

After admiring the tall, polished shelves, couches and a desk, countless books stacked here that he doubts people have read, he takes a closer look at some of the objects on display.

Next to some old Christmas cards are framed photos, presumably family photos.

There's Jimin from ages 1 to 17, smiling and posing in front of beaches, tourist attractions in various countries and holiday cards. He looks cute in all of them. These are the moments Jungkook wishes his family weren't so... broken. He knows Jimin's isn't much better, but at least he had some childhood innocence.

"What are you doing?"

Jungkook pulls his hand away hurriedly, staring at the figure on the stairs. Jimin.

"I couldn't sleep.". He explains.

Jimin nods, the stairs creaking slightly as he comes down.

"Me neither.".

"How did you know I was here?".

"Heard you in the hallways. The door was open.".

"Oh.".

Jimin reaches him, looking at the photos as well.

"I looked happy.". He remarks.

"Were you?".

"I don't know.".

Jungkook nods, and Jimin's breath hitches as he turns back to the pictures.

He never noticed how fucking etheral Jungkook was. He's appreciated his beauty, but in this light, all by himself, halfway turned away, he looks like a god. Screw Adonis, Jungkook is better. He's beautiful, his dark hair soft, eyes wide as he gazes at the photos, perfect features practically glowing in the moonlight. God, those eyes, they're mesmerizing, large and dark and full of emotions.

Jimin stands next to him, tilting his head onto Jungkook's shoulder.

"You seem sad.".

"Sorry. It's just that... this... brings back some bad memories.".

"Such as?".

Jungkook turns to him, shrugging his head off gently.

"My family, I guess. It's always been an emotional train wreck.".

Jimin nods.

"I get that. You don't have to tell me, if you don't want to, though.".

"I want to.".

Jungkook lets out a soft sigh, turning back around.

"I was five when my parents divorced. Back then, I didn't really understand anything, except that my parents were mad at each other and my dad was leaving us. I only found out what really happened when I was thirteen. My aunt was sick, so my mom used almost all our money to pay for her medical bills and... my dad didn't like that. He was the main provider of the family, but it's not like it was his money. He always spent that on himself. So, long story short, he somehow managed to get more money out of my mom with the divorce, and left us.".

"Oh my God, I'm so sorry. I never knew.".

"Don't be. It's not like it was your fault.".

Jimin nods again, then looks up at Jungkook with wide eyes.

"Can I hug you?".

"Why?".

"You look like you need a hug.".

Jungkook laughs softly, and nods.

"Go ahead.".

Jungkook smiles as Jimin wraps his arms around him, his head resting on his shoulder, breath warm against his neck.

"Don't be sad, it's okay. He didn't deserve you, anyways.".

"I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be the other way around.".

Jimin shakes his head.

"You're better off without him. You and your mom are seriously some of the smartest, kindest people I've met. Don't put yourself down like that.".

Jungkook laughs drily, finally pulling away.

"Thanks.".

"I meant it, seriously.".

Jimin's hands are still there on Jungkook's waist as Jungkook smiles gently, and Jimin lifts a hand, hovering over Jungkook's cheek.

Finally, he seems to gain the courage and pulls Jungkook closer, inching so close that their lips almost brush as he speaks.

"Jungkook?".

"Yeah?".

The light in his eyes seems to flicker, and he pauses before pulling his hand away.

"The guys whom you like is incredibly lucky.". He whispers, trying for a smile.

Jungkook's breath hitches and he inches closer again, making up for the space Jimin put in between them.

"Jimin, I-".

And just as fast as the moment came, their arms around each other, Jungkook's eyes meeting Jimin's, it all shatters like glass are the door swings open, and a figure appears at the top of the stairs.

"Who's there?!". Someone calls, and Jimin breathes a sigh.

"It's just us, mom!".

He grimaces and the lights turn on, and Jimin and Jungkook pull away, looking away from each other.

"Oh. Well, carry on.". Mrs. Park calls with a sheepish smile, and the lights go off again.

"It's fine. Let's go to sleep, Jungkook.".

Jungkook nods, doing anything to nod have to meet Jimin's eyes at this point.

"Yeah. 'Night.".

They're still focused on the floor as they walk up the staircases, one will always look at the other and look away before their eyes meet, and Jimin stops in front of Jungkook's room, tugging at his shirt nervously.

"Well... goodnight?".

"Good night.". Jungkook responds with a sigh, and Jimin smiles before dissapearing into his own room.

Holy. Fucking. Shit.

What just happened?

a/n probably won't be updating that much in the next week because ✨vacation✨ so i gave y'all a chapter

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