Never Not [Taekook]

NN 28

Taehyung.

Weeks have passed since that incident happened, the kiss. The kiss was totally forgotten, much to my happiness.

Jungkook and I have been ignoring each other, though it's just me who's been ignoring him ever since I went to Jeju. Once I got back from Jeju, I immediately packed again and quickly went to Busan for the convention. After that, I continued to ignore him. Coming back from a week-long convention, I missed a lot of things.

Upon my return, I continued to ignore him. I let my mind function, and it made everything easier, though I still can't tell if I don't have any feelings for him anymore. The progress I've made has cheered the YoonMin couple in joy.

Over the weeks, they have been beside me, supporting me, but sometimes destiny still plays with me.

Just like today, Friday night, the Jeons and Dos want to have a family dinner at the Jeons'. Mimi called me and instructed me to inform the others that we are all invited. At first, I declined and told them I have an appointment first thing in the morning, but destiny is really playing with me. Jungkook told us that the family dinner will be held in Busan.

I have a meeting in Busan, and accidentally Bogum is also going, so I told him we can both go. Actually, Bogum and I are still friends. Nothing has happened between us, nor has there been any progress in our relationship. Because really, I don't see Bogum as my boyfriend anymore. Though I still let him love me, I consistently remind him that I can no longer give him the relationship he wanted, but Bogum is a hardheaded and stubborn man. So, I just let him.

How great, right?

And now, as I pack my belongings with the help of YoonMin, I prepare for a week-long stay with Bogum, amidst Jimin's playful banter. He teases me, suggesting that I'm using Bogum as a crutch, but I brush off his remarks, reiterating that my intentions are pure.

"If you're not, why is he going to Busan with you?" Jimin challenges, arms crossed in a display of mock seriousness, while Yoongi attempts to temper his antics.

I sigh, placing the final Gucci shirt into my duffel bag. "Mr. Choi wants Bogum to review the design of my art gallery there, and coincidentally, I have business meetings with my major buyers in Busan. They inaugurated the gallery last week, and as the owner, I couldn't afford to miss the opening, even if you and Yoongi-hyung dragged me to Icheon." My explanation hangs in the air.

Jimin's pout deepens as he slumps beside me, wrapping his arms around my waist and resting his chin on my shoulder.

“I'm just worried, Taetae,” Jimin cooed, his grip tightening. I sighed and rubbed his arms reassuringly.

“No need to worry about me, Jimin. I can handle myself,” I murmured.

Yoongi, who had been reclining on my bed, stood up and wrapped his arms around Jimin from behind, eliciting giggles from him. Jimin released me and embraced his husband, and they shared a gentle kiss. I cringed and pushed them away playfully, earning chuckles from both of them. Returning to packing my things, I noticed a paper on my desk.

Leaving YoonMin behind, I approached my study table and ran my fingers along its wooden surface. Picking up the paper, I studied it intently. It was the note Jungkook had given me before I started ignoring him completely. It was the very reason I had slept in his room that day, the catalyst for the emotional turmoil that led to our unexpected kiss. As I held the paper, I realized that my tears and emotions that day had paved the way for something I wasn't prepared for. While my hyungs assumed I was crying over the thought of leaving them, little did they know I was shedding tears over him.

I swallowed hard, the lump in my throat a constant reminder of the pain. As I finished packing, Jungkook's absence weighed heavily on my heart. I thought I had hurried through the task, but Jin's revelation shattered me. His words sent shockwaves through my chest—Jungkook had left without a word.