collateral damage 🔞 - COMPLETE

•nine• later

After a sleepless night, Jimin pulls himself up and goes to shower. He is feeling so depressed today. Jeongguk texted with Somi throughout the evening while they were out for ice cream, and it aggravated Jimin more than he would even let the younger know. It wasn't that he had a date... He'd been on a few over the years. The problem for him, is that even knowing Haerin was close, he continued with his plan with that disloyal bitch. The irony didn't escape him that even though Jimin had been hopelessly in love with his best friend, Jeongguk was the one who got her. Now, he was going to go on a date with Jimin's ex... 

Glad for the distraction of kids, Jimin showered and got ready with care. He wanted to impress even the little kids. You never know when you're going to inspire someone, and it's one of his favorite parts of being an idol. He could really use a few hugs from some cute kids right now. While he's fixing his hair for the third time, Hoseok Hyung comes in to the room. He watches his roommate spend a lot of effort trying to look perfect, and he can't help but chuckle.

"Are you thinking you'll meet your future wife in the kindergarten Jiminie?"

"Funny Hyung... I just want to look nice. Is that a crime?"

"Of course not... I'm just teasing. Are you almost ready though? We should grab something to eat and head out."

"Is Jeongguk ready?"

"He decided to visit the doctor instead. His knee is still swollen."

"I hope it's not serious... We have a performance in a week. You know how bad we end up being without him..."

"I'm sure it'll be fine. Probably just a sprain. I'm sure they're going to tell him to stay off of it completely for the time being."

"No date for him then..."

"What?"

"Nothing Hyung. Let's just go."

Jimin and Hoseok stopped in the kitchen and ate the breakfast that Jin and Yoongi had prepared. The other members gave them lots of energy and encouragement to go and meet the children. Jeongguk came in to the kitchen as they were about to leave, and wished them well. He asked Hosoek to take some cute pictures for him. The tension between Jeongguk and Jimin was noticed by all the older members, but no one dared to ask.

"Gguk... Good luck at the doctor! Make sure you bring me a copy of the instructions."

"I will Hobi Hyung. I'm sure it'll be nothing. Don't worry."

"Jeon Jeongguk... We need you to get better, so you will do WHATEVER the doctor instructs. Do you understand me?"

"Yes Hyung."

"You should cancel that date then, don't you think?" Jimin commented.

Everyone in the room looked at the two friends who were glaring at each other all of a sudden. Jeongguk did not respond to Jimin's taunt, and walked out of the room in a huff.

"What was that Jimin?"

"Nothing Namjoon Hyung... Our maknae is being an asshole is all."

"Well... Let's go Jimin. We don't want to be late to dance for the kids!"

Smiling at the thought of the little balls of cuteness, Jimin followed his Hyung out of the dorm. Today was going to be a good day, he could sense it.

~~~~~

'Why does Jimin Hyung have to be such a dick?'

Jeongguk's thoughts wouldn't let him calm down. He doesn't understand why he can't have a dinner with Somi. Is he going to fall in love with her? NO... So what's the harm? It would be nice to see someone from home, since he never gets to visit. When he sees his family, it's always away from Busan. AND Somi knows how his other friends are doing. His parents and older brother can't give him the information he wants, so why not hang out with her? He is honestly hoping to hear about Haerin. He is nervous to ask her in case she would tell him that Haerin has married, or moved on to someone else. Maybe his mistake was referring to his dinner with Somi as a date. It just came out that way, but it's not what he really intends for it to be.