Let Me Be Your Man || JHS.

CHAPTER NINE

He looked like he hadn't slept, and judging from the lack of remarks towards Hoseok accompanying you, you could tell he was serious this time.

"Hoseok, go ahead. I'll sort this out here. I'll be fine." You smiled at him and he nodded, slowly retreating into the apartment and you were left to face Jimin on your own.

You took a step forward and folded your arms, waiting for Jimin to explain himself.

"Look, what happened isn't even all that bad..." Jimin began, and you felt a pit of anger begin to stir within you. You had been doing well today and you thought that he'd come to his senses and wanted to apologize for all the hurtful things he had said.

But not at all.

"Not all that bad? Jimin you cheated on me. I'm pretty sure that wasn't the first time either," you snapped, "does our five-year relationship mean nothing to you?!"

Jimin threw his head back in frustration, "Sora... I've tried, I've tried being a better person for you but you always wanted so much more from me!"

You couldn't believe he was pinning his adultery on you, especially since he barely cared that you moved all the way out here for him.

"Jimin! I set aside everything for you, I'm paying for an apartment to be closer to you, I tried to make it work even when you didn't put any effort and what did I get?" Your tears started to stream down your cheeks, and at this juncture, seeing you like this had hit Jimin even harder than the time you caught him at his apartment.

"Sora, I didn't tell you to come all the way to Seoul. I didn't tell you to-"

"You had the audacity to call me a whore, say we're even, suggesting that I'm the one sleeping around with my roommate!" you cried, your face flushed. You were exhausted from the situation you were in.

Jimin waited until you had calmed down and then took a step forward. He tried his best not to have an outburst since the two of you were in a public space.

"I'm- I'm sorry..." Jimin groaned, "Goddamnit Sora, I'm so sorry I should have never said that to you..." Jimin found himself struggling to keep his emotions hidden. "It's been hard out here living on my own and learning how to survive in Seoul without you by side. I know none of this is your fault. It's entirely mine. I'm sorry I cheated on you, Sora. I'm sorry..." He added looking up at you, a stray of tear falling down his cheek, "I think holding onto what we have.... is..."

"impossible," you completed his sentence. "I think it's best for us to take a break, Jimin." You chimed in again, slowly approaching him. "Just so you know that I never regret loving you and I have already forgiven you."

Jimin nodded, his eyes still heavy as he looked up at you.

"I loved you too, Sora..."

Jimin caught you off guard by hugging you, and you immediately pulled him closer.

You missed this closeness so much.

You missed his cologne, you missed his hugs. Hell, you missed all the late night cuddles and long drives and the romantic strolls you two had together. All these memories started to play back at the back of your mind, making you sobbed uncontrollably. You really missed him. He was your first love afterall, the man of your dreams. You tightened the hug and continued to sob on his neck.

After a while of being in each other's arms, it was finally time to say goodbye.

You broke the hug and looked at Jimin's glossy brown eyes. He tried his best not to cry so much as the tears would make his sight hazy and he wanted to see your face clearly for the last time.

Finally, you tried to flash him a genuine smile which he tried his best to mirror them while wiping off your remaining tears.

You two were grown-ups now. You two were each other best friends. You were glad that Jimin finally admitted his mistakes and apologised, and that was all you wanted. 

"Goodbye Jimin." You said quietly. Jimin nodded his head.

"Goodbye Sora." He said with one last brief glance at you and slowly made his way out of the apartment hallway.

You let out a huge sigh before you entered your apartment. Your body felt lighter, as if a weight had been lifted off of you, and you were now ready to move on.

"Good news or bad news?" Hoseok questioned from the living room couch.

He watched you walk in and you stretched your arms above your head.

"We're done, officially... so," you threw a pillow at Hoseok who protested the sudden blow, "ice cream and a movie?"

"Damn you must be in a really bad mood..." Hoseok mocked you and playfully flung the pillow right back at you.

"Hey! It's to celebrate my singlehood and my last weekend here. I could use some company, you know..." you pouted.

You just remembered that the next two days would be your last weekend with Hoseok, and that thought alone already making you somber.

Hoseok forced a smile and threw his hand over your shoulder.

"Okay then, lets get soju as well."