𝑀𝓎 𝒮𝓁𝓎𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇𝒾𝓃 || •PJM• ✔️

Forgiveness

Jimin couldn't be happier. They're a little over a month into their relationship, the maze next week. Here they are, practicing for the maze. She's doing practice mazes on a piece of paper, studying patterns and getting used to how to think. He looks at her pursed lips while the ink moves across the paper. She's even softly humming. It's the most beautiful sight in the world. Jimin can't stop his smile.

"Staring won't start anything Park," she says without even taking her eyes off the paper.

He chuckles and leans back in his seat. For the first time since they got together, he's hanging out with her in the Slytherin common room. Normally it's the Gryffindor common room or Hogsmeade, or even the cafeteria or another common lounge in the main section of the building. "Well it started a conversation," he replies with a sly smile.

That gets her to look up, her hand momentarily stopping as she stares at him. "Whoever wins this staring contest gets to choose our next date," she says.

"Oh you're on."

As soon as the words pass his lips, they start staring at each other. At this point it feels almost hostile, but not in a bad way, if that makes sense. It's like a lustful, desire-filled glare that they're giving each other. They're big teases is what Jimin's trying to say. They love to tease one another as if their lives depend on it. But...

Jimin blinks first.

"God dammit!" Jimin says. She cheers and does a small, cute victory dance that makes his heart pump.

Her victory is short lived when Yoongi walks over to them and clears his throat. "Sorry to interrupt... but you have a visitor," he says. Jimin gulps and turns around to see none other than Jeon Jungkook standing there. Things have been so rocky with him this whole relationship. He's never accepted them and ignored them for a while. Poor Y/n had to fight to get her best friend back. He claimed that Jimin's nothing more than a bully trying to get in her pants. Granted, that's partially right, but he wants more than to get in her pants. He's already been there.

"Can we have a word in private?" Jungkook asks Jimin. He almost looks... awkward.

Jimin gulps. "Uh... sure?" he cautiously replies.

"I'm not here to yell at you or get mad, I promise," Jungkook says. Jimin doesn't really believe that, but he doesn't have much choice. So, Jimin stands. He gives Y/n one last peck before leaving with Jungkook. They go to the corner of the common room, well out of earshot of everyone else.

"Care to explain what's going on, or do I have to guess?" Jimin asks. He's trying to sound neutral. He doesn't want to come off as aggressive or bitter, but he also doesn't want to sound friendly and vulnerable. That's the last thing he needs. Talking to Jungkook is like a long game of chess. One wrong move and he'll lose. The fear builds up with each passing second, Jimin forcing his nerves down. The last thing he needs to do is show weakness in front of the best friend. Or are they even best friends anymore? They're so divided right now. Jimin's seen them hang out once or twice, but it's not the same. They go on their phones in each other's company. That's not a big deal - Jimin and Y/n normally cuddle while on their phones for a good two hours. But it's a little strange for the best friends to be doing it. They're supposed to be the crackhead friends of the school.

"I'm sorry," Jungkook blurts.

Jimin lags in real life. "I'm sorry?" Jimin repeats in a questioning tone.

Jungkook clears his throat and sighs, "I've been an asshole to you and Y/n. You're right - I'm not her dad or her owner. I'm her best friend. My job is supposed to be to support her no matter what. You're apart of that. I don't trust you, and I sure as hell don't like you, but if she likes you, that's all that matters. But please, please don't hurt her. I'm begging you Park Jimin, don't hurt my best friend."

Jimin offers Jungkook his hand. The younger boy looks at it like it's foreign for a few moments. Then, they shake hands. "Acquaintances?" Jimin asks.

Jungkook gives his hand another firm shake. "Acquaintances." They drop each other's hands and back away, Jungkook staying tall. "You're not the only one I need to apologize to. Do you mind if I steal your girl for a few minutes?"

Jimin shakes him off. "As long as you bring her back."

Jungkook softly smiles, "You know what Park?" Jimin raises a brow. "Maybe you're not so bad after all." Jimin returns his soft smile as Jungkook strolls past, patting him on the shoulder as he goes. Jimin observes the younger boy. He seems a little bit happier. Maybe that's a strange thing to notice, but it's true.

Jimin turns and goes to Yoongi, who's waiting for him in the corner. "Strange fucking day," Yoongi says.

"You can say that again. I don't know what the hell is going on. We have a week until the maze and suddenly Jeon Jungkook is apologizing to me. As if things haven't been weird enough - I'm also passing potions."

Yoongi shoots Jimin a strange look. "You're passing potions? You? Park Jimin?"

Jimin nods, "That's not all... I have high marks."

Yoongi's jaw drops, "Are you serious?"

"As serious as I am about my girlfriend."

"She's the one helping you, isn't she?"

Jimin pouts, "I'm doing the work on my own! She's just uh... tutoring me."

"Tutoring or fucking?"

"A bit of both, but that's besides the point."

They chuckle before glancing back over at the best friends. They're laughing up a storm, Y/n hugging Jungkook tightly. Jimin's heart melts at the sight. He remembers when he used to be jealous of Jungkook. Mostly since he could actually be around Y/n all the time - Jimin couldn't. He had to get her whenever Jungkook wasn't around, which was rare. They really are the iconic duo of the school. He's glad they're actually friendly with each other again.

"You love her, don't you?" Yoongi whisper-asks.

Jimin feels the shyness creeping into him. He chuckles and turns to peek at Yoongi. "Yoons?" He nods. "I fucking love her," he says with a sigh, "I really do. It sucks that I don't have the balls to tell her, but I'm trying. I really fucking love her."

Yoongi places a hand on Jimin's shoulder and looks at him. "You want to know what I think?" Jimin stares at Y/n, her eyes meeting him. She waves, him waving back with a dumb smile on his face. "Oh lord you have it bad for her."

Jimin chuckles, "I know... and yeah Yoons, tell me what you think." Yoongi gives him a squeeze and shakes his head.

"Tell her you moron... she loves you too. Literally everyone knows it but you."