SeoulMates | OT7 Soulmate AU

Maheun (마흔)

A few days after Jimin and I made up, I was having lunch with my brother. He and I had a long, overdue conversation about what's been going on with me and generally catching up. I told him about everything, from me making up with Hoseok and Jin to Jimin's parents and Namjoon's mother not liking me. I needed some male advice from one I wasn't sleeping with.

"So much drama in your life, my god. I used to be jealous of soulmates but after all of this I don't think I need to be" Minsu says with a shake of his head.

"I know, it's been a hell of ride so far and it's not even over; like, my life will just be a continuous up and down, twisty spiral of craziness; can't imagine I'll ever get used to it"

"So, you're still avoiding Jimin even though you said you forgave him?" He asked, recapping the last thing I told him before the waiter served us more soju and water.

"Yeah, but not on purpose. I was in a good mood that day once I heard I got the job, and I didn't want anything to ruin my day. I was ready to forgive him, but I still haven't talked to him as much. I guess his comment hurt more than I originally thought. It's not like I'm making it a goal to avoid him, we simply haven't spent much time together since then."

"Good, I personally think you caved too soon. It was two days not two months- you're such a softie for them, you definitely should have held out for at least a week to really make him sweat. He lied to you, after telling you mates with emotional bonds can't lie to each other, projected the blame onto Namjoon and his mom then bribed you for forgiveness with flashy presents. Now the bear and necklace were a good idea because they are things you genuinely like and getting your favorite cake was a nice touch too but next time don't give in so easily" I listened carefully as my brother spoke. I agreed with him to a certain extent

"I somewhat agree with you but it's harder to do with a soulmate, especially us because we have that emotional bond. I felt that he was immediately sorry and sincerely apologetic before I decided to give him the silent treatment. That was hard for me too, ever since I bonded with the guys my brick wall has become soft clay, I can't stay mad for too long and I've become more passive." I explained, twirling my spoon around my bowl of half-eaten soup

"I have noticed changes in you. To be honest I like this version of you where you're opening up and allowing people instead of shutting them out and it's not that I want you to be mad at your soulmates just for the sake of being mad, but I don't want you to get hurt by being too forgiving so easily. I don't doubt that Jimin loves you at all, I was just saying that you could have been a little harder on him. However, this is all just my opinion, and this isn't my relationship, so you do whatever is best for you and yours, I'm actually very petty so," he shrugged which made me laugh

"I appreciate your point of view though. I think he learned the lesson and I got my point across. I'll talk to him when I get home so the air between us will be clear. Holding grudges isn't my thing" Minsu nods as he rips into his chicken.

"That's a good idea. I'm proud of the progress you've made since we met, and I have to apologize too. I was pretty harsh on you about dad and that wasn't fair, our experiences with him were totally different and I invalidated your feelings based on mine; for than I am sorry"

"Thank you oppa, I appreciate you saying that" I smiled. He returned it and offered me a piece of chicken "Enough about me and my drama, what's been going on with you?" I inquired while chewing the juicy meat

"Work, work, work"

"Okay Rihanna" I joked, we both laughed

"Hush, but that's really all I do. Sometimes I go out for a beer with my friends from university or the hospital but that's rare now that two of them are getting married soon" he explained