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# 7. A Lie

"Hey, I am so sorry I couldn't respond. I fell ill over the weekend. How did your exams go?"

Jungkook looked at the text on a Monday morning and sighed in relief. Not everything is as grey as you make it seem, Jungkook.

He had school again, so he knew he wouldn't get much time to text during his classes. He replied instantly after sitting up and rubbing his eyes. 

"How are you now? Exams were okayish. I am just glad they are over. I have one practical exam on Wednesday, and then I'll be officially free."

To Jungkook's surprise, Jimin responded immediately.

"My head is about to burst, but I'll be fine. I want to hear about you."

"Um... So I went to play basketball with my cousin and then we ate. In the evening, we went to this haunted tomb and nothing happened. I'd have shit my pants if it had. So, I guess it's only good that we didn't see any ghosts walking around."

"You are cute, you know that?"

"Thank you. :)"

That was the last that Jungkook heard from Jimin. Monday was replaced by Tuesday, which was replaced by Wednesday, and then Thursday. He could understand that a 26-year-old adult would be busy at work during the week, but he still wondered if Jimin was not interested in him, or Jae, anymore. 

Going with no texts for four days was what he could do the most. After coming back from classes, he texted the man towards the end of the night. 

"Hey, do you wanna meet this weekend?"

And as he expected, Jimin didn't respond until Sunday night. 

"Hey, love. I am sorry I am caught up in work these days. How have you been and how was your weekend?"

"Um... Okay. I spent it binge-watching Netflix. Do you work on weekends?"

"Sometimes."

"Can I ask you something?"

"Sure."

"Why do I get this feeling that you aren't interested anymore? If it is, tell me. I won't bother you."

Jungkook could see that the man was typing and stopping. It took him a while, but he finally responded. 

"I am sorry, I can't meet you because I lied to you." 

"About what?"

"My height."

"WHat?"

"I am not 5'11. I am 5'8 and you are taller than me."

"It's no big deal. It's just two inches, not two feet."

"I know you might think it's ridiculous that I think this way, but I have had issues and insecurities. It's even more ridiculous that I lied about it to you."

"No, please don't say that. I completely understand. Because I lied too. I am still very much interested in you and I'd still like to see you in person. I never told you how much I like you. You are like this man who is too good to be true. I can't believe you exist. I can't believe you talked to me. Please-"