Love Arranged

XI

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If Jungkook had thought Jimin was a moon fairy with a gold heart on the night of their meeting, he sure seemed like the ice Prince now.

Jungkook knew how his marriage with Ji-young was not just about him marrying, but giving his dad's company a heir since Ji-young would run it the company on behalf of Jungkook. When his dad said he will figure out something be wasn't exactly sure what his dad meant. But yesterday evening his dad cleared all his questions.

"Jungkook will you marry Park Jimin?"

Mr. Park told Mr. Jeon that his son was also interested in men, and looking for a husband.

"Jeon, I have always wanted your son to be part of my family, and I think Jimin will also like this idea" said Mr. Park.

Mr. Jeon gladly accepted the offer, not much in the plan he had for his son and the future of the company would change, except this time the person marrying his son would be a guy, which he really didn't mind. All he needed was Jungkook's agreement.

Obviously Jungkook didn't straight up wanted to marry him, but the idea of getting to know him more, dating him excited him so much that he agreed.

The man with the kind smile and kinder words sat in front of him, visibly suppressing a scowl. With  sharp eyes, highlighted by dark circles and a rigid posture, the person in front of him was perhaps not the one Jungkook was giddy with butterflies to meet.

Still Jimin tried his best to give him a not-so-tired smile and engaged in light conversation. The frankly intimidating man in front of him might not be the silky silver-haired angel from that night, but the hint of him was still there.

So Jungkook sat there nervously, fiddling with his fingers. The usual pit in his stomach seemed to be filled with butterflies today. He felt like a high schooler on his first date.

Which it was, for him. Well, unless you count the girls. But they never gave him butterflies, moths maybe.

When his father had proposed this set up, he wanted to jump with excitement. The slight coldness in the man's tone had set him on edge a little bit, but he was optimistic nonetheless.

"I can't marry you because I'm in love with someone else"

Oh.

The butteflies halted. They struck the inside of his stomach one by one died down, falling into the ever-present pit at the bottom. Hid first reaction was dissapointment. God, he was so excited. Like a little kid, he got his hopes up to. How could he be so stupid.

It was then followed by a bubble of irritation, especially at the passive look on Jimin's face.

"Well then why did you come here?what are we even doing right now?" He said. why did you waste my time? He thought to himself.