Still With My Memories

43. Welcome to the Family

Joon massages his temple. The view in front of him somehow getting annoying. "Are you still hurt? How are your knees? Your hand? How about your head? Let me see..." Jungkook turns Jimin around and checks the back of his head.

"I'm o-okay..." Jimin answers. Butterflies in his stomach fluttering uncontrollably. 'Calm down, it's just an act,' His mind opposes but his heart reacts differently. His cheeks feel hot all of a sudden.

Joon wants to roll his eyes as he crossed his muscular arms against his bare chest. "Ahem..." He fakes a cough to get the attention of the lovely couple shamelessly displaying their affection to each other --he thought.

Jungkook's eyes widen. "O-oh... leader! Sorry for barging in while you were talking. I'm just... You know, I just can't help it. I've been really worried about him." Jungkook stutters as he unconsciously squeezes Jimin's hand. He feels a mixture of guilt and embarrassment at the same time. Embarrassed, as he can't help his innermost feelings. He was so worried as Jimin didn't wake up for 5 days. He longs for his voice and his smile and so the kiss that's supposed to lure the tribe leader becomes his reality-- but he has to act that it is an act.

Jimin had no idea that his heart races as soon as he catches a glimpse of his face radiating a bright complexion of the sun illuminating his face.

Jungkook was not really supposed to kiss him but his body acted on its own. He was taken aback by his own actions but he has to act cool,

and so the facade goes on.

***

Namjoon raises his eyebrow and clicks his tongue. "Okay then, I'll just talk to him after... you two..." He pauses as he switches his gaze between the two looking innocent eyes gawking at him. "...catch up." He ended and walks out of the room.

It takes a moment for the two to understand what Joon had just said and when it sinks into both of them, they can't help but blush hardly.

"w-what is he even s-saying?" mumbles Jungkook while massaging his nape. He feels like his face will explode any minute. Meanwhile, Jimin stays silent. He's biting his lips making its natural pink color turn red as a cherry. His heart racing a mile that he can feel his own heartbeat in his cheeks.

"w-what happened?" he asks. His voice almost sounded a whisper.

Jungkook looks at him but Jimin is fast to avoid his gaze. 'Right he has several explaining to do.' Jungkook thought.

Jungkook stands up and carefully peeks outside to check that no one's around before spilling their secret.

"I'm sorry, this is the only way I can think of to save our lives." He sighs apologetically.

"Apparently, this tribe is not an actual tribe. They are an all-men group thrown away by society because of their gender orientation and after knowing our circumstances, they are kind enough to treat our wounds and provide us food." Jungkook sighs heavily. He did not intend to lie but it is the only option he can think of.

"They've been living in this secluded place for years; preserving the community they have created. Outsiders are never allowed here but since they thought that we are just like them. They welcomed us."

Jungkook continues and Jimin listens. Just then, he notices the slight changes in Jungkook's body. There is now a visible fresh scar on his forehead. He got thinner and a little tan. He also notices how his hair grew a little longer. His hair can already be tied in a man bun.

His eyes then avert to his ears. 'Jungkook's ear piercings are so manly' He thought as he counts the hole in man's earlobe. His perfectly chiseled jaw seems sharper and more attractive also. 'Is he always this handsome?' His thoughts wander as Jungkook continues his speech.