our omega | vminkook

23 | who are you?

Jungkook dialed Yoongi's number as soon as the doctor returned to the ICU where Jimin lay. He relayed the unfolding events and implored Yoongi to stay by Taehyung's side. Jungkook knew Taehyung needed someone to ensure he took care of himself, prompting him to step out for a quick errand—buying water and food.

Seated in his car, Jungkook's eyes shifted to the rearview mirror, lingering on the backseat where Jimin's lifeless form had rested. The memory of blood seeping from the back of Jimin's head, intertwined with Taehyung's stifled sobs and the relentless pounding of Jungkook's own heart, made the situation feel surreal. It was a harsh reality they desperately wished to escape.

Closing his eyes only brought forth the haunting image of Jimin colliding with the car. Jungkook, unaccustomed to such accidents, found himself grappling with the unfamiliar territory of seeing a loved one connected to wires and medical equipment in a hospital bed.

The mental replay of the distressing scene proved relentless, resisting Jungkook's attempts to push it aside.

Despite his penchant for teasing, Jungkook harbored no ill intentions toward Jimin. The banter served as an unconventional source of comfort, finding solace in Omega's reactions even if accompanied by whining and sulking. From a stranger weeks ago, Jimin had seamlessly woven himself into their lives, establishing a unique relationship that defied easy classification—more than a friend, yet less than a lover.

Jungkook may not overtly express concern for Jimin, but beneath the surface, he acknowledged the genuine care he held for him. The incident underscored Jimin's significance to their lives, especially Jungkook's.

Burdened with guilt, Jungkook couldn't shake the feeling of responsibility. His thoughtless teasing and playful demeanor had precipitated this serious situation, jeopardizing Omega's well-being. He refrained from contemplating the potential severity of the outcome. All he could hope for was Jimin's swift recovery and forgiveness for the regrettable words and actions that predated the incident.

*
"Mister Jeon!"

"Mr. Jeon! Mr. Kim! Get up."

Jungkook awoke abruptly, sensing a presence beside him. Opening his eyes, he realized he had dozed off in the hospital chair, with Taehyung still peacefully sleeping, his head resting on Jungkook's shoulder. Turning his gaze to the doctor standing before him, he absorbed the news.

"Mr. Park has awakened."

The words sparked immediate action. Jungkook, a mix of surprise and joy on his face, rose from the chair, casting a wide smile towards the still-drowsy Taehyung. Shaking him gently, he urged, "Tae, wake up! Jimin is awake. Let's go see him." Taehyung rubbed his eyes, gradually awakening to the good news.

As they prepared to enter Jimin's room, the doctor interjected with a cryptic statement. "Mr. Jeon, you can proceed, but there's a complication."

Confused glances exchanged between Jungkook and Taehyung, their worry escalating. Jungkook inquired anxiously, "What do you mean? Is Jimin okay?" Taehyung swallowed hard, sharing the concern.

"Yes, Mr. Jeon. Jimin is perfectly fine. However, I suggest you go inside and hear it from him directly," the doctor advised. The duo nodded in apprehension and approached the room where Jimin had spent the night, the doctor trailing behind.

Inside, a disconcerting scene unfolded with Jimin's distressed voice cutting through the air. "Why aren't you answering me? Why am I here? Who are you? Why the hell is there a bandage on my head?"