Masked Love

CHAPTER 17

JIMIN AND JUNGKOOK'S CONDO

The phone call did not look like it was good. Jungkook was still on the phone talking with his brother when Jimin came back downstairs, his hair still damp from the shower, freshly washed and in a set of clothes to face the day. He had changed into nice fitted jeans and a crisp shirt with matching long sleeved sweater. He looked at Jungkook with concern who was aggressively raking his hands through his hair as he perched his elbows on his knees.

Jimin scooted closer to him and rubbed his back and the back of his head. He could feel the stress emanating off Jungkook.

Jungkook: 'Ok, Joon. Well if you have her back home I...'

Jimin hugged him across the shoulder and leaned against his arm.

Jungkook: '...and Jimin will go see her.'

Jimin nodded, leaned over, and kissed him softly on the ear. Jungkook sat up and looked at Jimin. The stress and worry slightly faded at that motion. He stared at his husband's beautiful smile, so close to him, Jimin still hugging him at his side.

Jungkook: 'Is Dad still with you?'

He reached out to kiss Jimin's nose as he listened to Joon's response.

Jungkook: 'Ok, I will be heading out in fifteen. Cool.'

Jimin let him go after the kiss and Jungkook hung up, setting his phone on the coffee table. He looked at Jimin and grinned. He was going in for a hug when Jimin grabbed his hands and turned him.

Jimin: 'Shower! If we are leaving in fifteen you will have to do a super sonic Jungkook shower. We know how long to like to be in there!'

Jungkook laughed at being shoved away and started heading towards the stairs.

Jungkook: 'Sure you don't want to join me?'

Jimin: 'Fifteen! That's like a tenth of the time it usually takes you to get ready.'

Jungkook fake pouted as he took the stairs two at a time. 'You are exaggerating!'

Jimin grinned.

JEON HOME

Jimin and Jungkook arrived at the Jeon's home. Jungkook let himself in, not bothering to knock. Joon knew they were on their way and he always just walked in most of the times he came by. They were taking their footwear off at the doorway when Mr Jeon came.

Mr Jeon: 'Jimin!'

Jimin: 'Mr Jeon lovely to see you.'

Mr Jeon: 'You too my boy. You are lovely as ever. I still can't get over how much you look like your gorgeous mother.'

He patted Jimin on the back and started walking with him to the living room.

Jungkook grumpily stated behind them. 'Good to see you too, Dad.'

Mr Jeon flatly responded, 'Jungkook.'

It was curt and cold. Jimin looked at him in shock. Mrs Jeon was always cold to her son, but Jungkook's Dad had been for the most part cordial.

Mr Jeon: 'I heard about my naughty boy and his... temporary slip in judgement... his mother was livid and still is, so I was very happy to see you still with him and willing to come visit us. Maybe you can calm her nerves. She is terrified of what your family must think! We did raise him properly, please let your parents know!'

Jimin looked back at Jungkook with a look of confusion and questioning. There was distinct panic in Mr Jeon's voice. Jimin thought the whole incident of Jungkook being with that girl had been handled. He was afraid he would have to deal with the recent events, especially with Jungkook sporting injuries, but instead was being faced with this again.