Forgotten You

16: Smile!

Heya~
Babes, I was elbow deep in midterm exams so excuse me for taking longer than id like to get a chapter up. Also, I have an essay due Sunday.
I wanna cry 😭

Also, get ready for more drama. I love drama.

Update: Kyung is Jimin's Ex 😐 or is he?? Dun, dun, dun.

The sharpness in his eyes fades into shock as he hears Jimin, who would rather gag than say a pet name, call him Baby. Jungkook's stomach unexpectedly flutters with glee. That is until he remembers that Jimin is in school after a horrible car accident with no memories.

Taking a glance around, the Alpha steps beside him and kneels so that he is at eye level. He can tell that Jimin is happy, at least a bit, to see him.

"Mini, what are you doing here? And why didn't you say anything?" He whispers hushedly in his ear.

Jimin turns to scan the class gawking at them, and finally rests his eyes on Taehyung's burning stare. He settles his lips into a thin line before pulling Jungkook impossibly closer by the back of his neck.

"Everyone thinks I changed after a near-death experience. Go with it." He pulls away a little to give him a big smile. "Surprise! I know you've been missing me, so here I am."

Jungkook understands quickly and grins tenderly at his boyfriend. He stretches his neck to peck his forehead but glances at Taehyung's way before settling for a shoulder rub.

Jimin doesn't fail to notice it and narrows his eyes. He sees Taehyung's seething anger simmer as Jungkook leaves his side at the noise of the bell, following behind him like a puppy.

They take their seats next to each other (something that had been decided when they were still dating) and exchange a few words.

Mr. Son starts telling the class about the daily announcements, but Jimin's mind flies elsewhere.

It's clear that Taehyung wants Jungkook back, going as far as to flounder behind him desperately. But, Jimin doesn't quite understand why. Why did they split up? How did two "inseparable friends" become enemies?

He can't exactly get that information from Jungkook because the Alpha is still walking on eggshells around him along with everyone else. Jimin stops himself from thinking any further.

He said he would not care or force himself to remember, but it's hard to do that when he is left in the dark. Talking with Hobi was already pushing his stress levels – he can't push himself again.

Jimin lets out a silent frustrated laugh. It drives him crazy not knowing every thought, action, decision, or relationship he has ever had. He wants to know about the people he has hurt, about the people who hurt him.

If he can't know that, how is he supposed to protect himself?

He realizes now how hard it is to fake a smile. Since he has been doing it all day, the skin around his mouth has been feeling tight.

Smile, smile, smile, isn't that what everyone had wanted?

Jungkook, Taemin, and everyone else like to see him smile and be happy.

It scares Jimin. What if they are so in love with this version of himself that they would feel hatred or disappointment if he recovered his memories?

The old him seemed so...lonely. He doesn't want to go back.

Before he even realized Jimin raised his hand and asked to use the restroom. He didn't wait for the teacher's answer before the Omega stood up and stalked out of the classroom.