𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭 𝐦𝐞 • 𝐣𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐨𝐤 ✓

Chapter 27

"We should talk." Jungkook says finally, and Jimin sighs. It's late, neither of them exactly know what time it is but they've been practically silent all night, just holding each other and lying on the couch.

"I know." Jimin responds softly.

"So..."

"So..."

Jimin sighs again, tangling his fingers in Jungkook's hair.

"I don't know what to do." He admits, and Jungkook tries for a reassuring smile.

"Would telling them be a good option?"

"What? That I'm taken?"

"Yeah."

"I don't know. Would you be fine with it? Because you met my grandmother already, and you saw what she's like. If we told everyone, it would be hard for you and-"

"Then we'll go through shit together." Jungkook says stubbornly. "I don't care what they say, I've heard all kind of shit from people. And if I can't handle your family, I won't be able to handle a real relationship. I think you should tell them, but only if you're fine with outing yourself."

Jimin looks like he's going to cry at that, and he wipes his eyes quickly before pulling Jungkook into a tight hug.

"What did I ever do to get someone like you?"

"Don't speak to soon." Jungkook mumbles, but he hugs Jimin back, squeezing tighter as the latter frowns.

"What?"

Jungkook sighs, tugging at the drawstrings of his sweatpants and Jimin pulls away from their hug, frown deepening.

"What if... I know we're gonna have plans and we said well get through this all but... what if we don't, Minnie? What if I lose you? What then?"

Jimin sighs, ruffling Jungkook's hair gently.

"Then that won't stop me. Nothing can take you away from me, now. Even if I need to get married to some girl, I'll still find you and stay with you. Even if you're not allowed to live with us anymore, I'll visit you every day. The thing is, there's always a way, and we'll find it. Okay?"

Jungkook has to smile at that, and he flashes Jimin a small smile as he lifts his head, feeling the older kiss the top of his head gently.

"Okay."

Jimin smiles back and pulls Jungkook onto his lap and kisses his face, whispering something along the lines of "we'll be okay"  and Jungkook closes his eyes.

"What about a plan?" Jungkook asks suddenly, and Jimin frowns.

"What for?"

"The family dinner."

Jimin shrugs.

"I'll tell them what they need to know, and I'll bring you with. We'll wing it from there."

"That sounds like a terrible plan." Jungkook comments.

Jimin rolls his eyes.

"Okay, well, fuck you too."

"Actually..."

Jimin gasps dramatically.

"I never thought this day would come! Is Jeon Jungkook asking me to-"

"Shut up, hyung."

Jimin frowns.

"Hm, I don't think that's what you were calling me a few nights ago. Sounded more like-"

Jungkook flushes a bright red.

"Oh God, no! I swear I'm not into that stuff it just slipped out while I was in subspace, I'd never-"

Jimin giggles and pecks his nose lightly, rolling his eyes.

"Sure." He says, and shrugs. "But as I was saying, I'm sure we won't need a plan. It's hard to... guess what happens at these things. I mean, what's the worst that can happen?"

Jungkook frowns.

"I don't think you're taking this seriously, Min. You don't know what could happen. What if we never-"

"Babe." Jimin says suddenly, and Jungkook whips his head around.

"What?" He asks, somewhat crossly and Jimin sighs.

"Babe, I'm not panicking because I know it won't help. Listen, I won't let them take you away from me. I know things I shouldn't tell you about my family, and I'm not afraid to use it against them. Ultimately, they can't do anything to me, so, please, don't worry. I'll make this work, okay?"   

Jungkook pouts, but he nods and goes back to resting his head on Jimin's shoulder in a silent apology.

"Love you." He whispers softly, and Jimin smiles as the younger nuzzles into him.

"Love you too." Jimin replies, ruffling his hair.

Jimin thinks Jungkook has fallen asleep within a few minutes by the soft, steady breathing coming from the brunette but as he's about to close his eyes, Jungkook nudges him lightly.

"Min?"

"Yeah?"

"You know you're worth everything, right?"

Jimin's breath hitches as Jungkook presses a gentle kiss to his neck, not fully able to reach his face and nuzzles back into him, the sweet, soft scent of Jungkook enveloping him. 

It's calming, the way he can feel his arms snake around his waist and those words repeating themselves over and over again in the blonde's mind.

You know you're worth everything, right?

And that just reminds him like a gentle lullaby as he drifts off into sleep that, maybe, he found the one. Jeon Jungkook.