Later. || Jikook

35. Thirty Five

"Where were you? I called at least three times" 

After the second unsuccessful call, Jimin's mom sat in the living room wondering where her son went off to seeming stressed and tense. She did see Jungkook's car and was not surprised they were hanging out again after so long, what's making her worried is the fact that it's been 4 hours and 37 minutes exactly since sunset. It was late at night and neither Taehyung's mom or Yoongi saw her kid. Yes, she called to make sure. 

There he was, silently trying to make his way into his room and tiptoeing in the dark after removing his shoes, not noticing her glare until hearing her voice.

"Mom!... Hi" he awkwardly greeted, not stopping his tracks but rather doing his best to lock himself up in his room. 

"No, you're not going anywhere.. Why weren't you answering any of my calls I was worried for you" she scolded, her hand on his arm stopping him from moving any further. 

"I'm sorry, my phone was on silent mode and I didn't see your calls until I was on my way back" he sighed, relaxing his body and scratching his neck.

"Where did you go with Jungkook?"

"Just... This place... Around here"

"Details"

"It's just a quiet area he usually goes to so he took me with him. No big deal"

"And what were you two doing there? I hope you weren't smoking pot" she said with a little gasp making him chuckle.

"Do I smell like any of that to you? We were just chilling, talking about stuff" he explained and she hummed suspiciously before letting him go.

"I'm visiting Taehyung's mom tomorrow. Do you want to tag along?" she asked and he shook his head.

"I'll pass, I'm hanging out with them soon anyway" he smiled to himself as the door closed slowly. 

Running his mind on what happened only earlier, he couldn't believe he was so nervous about his feelings before.

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"You looked pretty that night"

Jimin felt his heart flutter in his chest. What a pleasant feeling, he thought. They were still standing so close, eyes on each other, but this time Jimin was too flustered to maintain the setting. He brought his arms down to his sides, making Jungkook retrieve his as well.

"Complimenting me to get a reaction?" he muttered, looking away into the night.

"What if I say yes?" the other replied, wishing to capture his gaze again but not trying too hard either.

"I already told you how I feel Jungkook"

"And I believed you... I was just being honest"

"I don't believe you though" Jimin replied.

"What do you mean?"

"This underlying feeling for me you talked about, when did it even start?" he elaborated.

"Are you questioning my attraction towards you?"

"I'm just curious"

"I wouldn't know how to explain it myself. I felt nothing for you until I did, that's all there is to it"

"And you expect me to just buy that? You, the guy I never thought I could have."

"Willing to wait for me is already proof enough that you did"