Sojourn ♣ JiKook|VMin

"Mean"

-edited 2025-

Chapter Four

"Mean"

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Ji-won was surprised when he saw Jimin trailing behind Taehyung. He wasn't sure if he was just imagining things, but the smaller boy looked crestfallen for a moment before waving happily at him.

The others cheered when they noticed Jimin was present. They knew it wasn't his thing—Jimin wasn't a social butterfly. When everyone entered the diner, Ji-won quickly walked past Taehyung and straight to Jimin.

"Jimin, are you okay? It's unlike you to join."

Jimin forced a smile. "I realized I'm missing out on a lot of things..."

Ji-won arched an eyebrow, a bit skeptical. "Huh? Not really. If you feel uncomfortable, I'll think of some sort of excuse so you can head home."

Jimin sighed and peeked at Taehyung, whom he caught already staring at him with annoyance. He slowly shook his head. "Thanks for the concern, but I'll be fine."

"Suit yourself," Ji-won said. "We'll be hanging out with girls today."

Jimin already knew. He had gone with them once before and felt incredibly awkward. Jihyo would never act the way those girls did. Ji-won noticed his discomfort back then and helped him get home.

"Okay..." Jimin whispered as they sat down. There were five of them in total, and three girls were heading their way. They looked decent enough. When they settled down, the conversation flowed. Jimin tried his best to act normal, but every now and then he glanced at Taehyung, who was acting strange.

He has my phone. I'm sure of it.

Jimin felt extremely uncomfortable, but he had to push it aside—his reputation was at stake.

"Hey, should we go to karaoke? I know a great place where we can have more fun!" someone suggested.

Jimin wanted to go home. Really.

Ji-won glanced at him and noticed the discomfort on his face. "I think Jimin's needed elsewhere. Right, Chiminie?"

Jimin felt relieved that Bobby helped him again. "Chiminie?" the boy repeated. They were always in the same class. If Jimin remembered correctly, his name was Jung Hoseok.

"I heard a freshman girl call him that before" Ji-won explained. "It's cute."

"I'll start calling you Chiminie too! Can I?" Hoseok chimed cheerfully. Jimin couldn't refuse that bright smile.

"If you want to," Jimin shrugged.

"I'm heading home too, Bobby," Taehyung announced. Jimin noticed the disappointment in the girls' eyes. He, on the other hand, felt relieved. He could follow Taehyung and get his phone back.

Taehyung walked out, with Jimin trailing behind him.

You sham!

Homophobic asshole!

He cursed silently—he never said profanities out loud. He didn't realize where they were until they arrived at a large condominium.

"Taehyung!" Jimin called, trying to get his attention, but to no avail.

Taehyung didn't spare him a glance and stepped into the elevator. Jimin quickly followed.

"Give me back my phone!"

Taehyung quirked an eyebrow then rolled his eyes. "Don't boss me around Bitch."

Jimin snapped. "You're a thief! You stole my phone!"