Falling Into Your Smile [JIKOOK AU] ✓

Irreplaceable 🎮

Jimin sits on the floor in front of Jungkook's room and he leans on it. "Jungkook, when I first arrived at the base camp, when I first saw you, you locked me outside the door. Back then, I was thinking that I was done for. My captain was a tyrant. What if we don't get along well in the future? What if I perform poorly? I'm sure I'll be reprimanded every day. After that, my predictions came true."

Jimin softly chuckles. "You did reprimand me every day. But, I think I am used to it. Because you were always right about me. No matter when you said that I was a noob or what you said during the incident when I hit someone, the truth is that you were always right about me. That's why, I think I'm used to it. I'm used to listening to your every word. I'm used to relying on you. I thought I couldn't do anything without you. You were always the captain of Team ZGDX."

He plays with his fingers. "You were always one of the top three ADCs in the world. You were strong. It felt like you could solve everything on your own. But, I still need to tell you something. Although you're our captain, you shouldn't act as if we're little chicks that need your protection and hide us under your feathers. You're a human. You aren't God. I'm sure you'll feel bad about something, and I'm sure there are things which you cannot solve. Before this, you said you were afraid that my image of you as a perfect man was ruined."

Jimin smiles, but tears are already forming in his eyes. "Actually, that's not the case. Although I saw you wearing cheap t-shirts in a messy state, I don't care because I love you for who you are. You are still irreplaceable in my heart. And there's one more thing I need to tell you. It's regarding you announcing our relationship in public. From my perspective, I was really touched. Because you ignored the opinions of others and proved to me that you do care about me. You proved that you love me. I was really happy about that."

Jungkook can't help himself to burst into tears.

Jimin wipes his own tears. "Do you know this? I'm really grateful to you for finding that troll and investigating the truth for me. Actually, Namjoon told me about what the club wants me to do. I said it was fine. I have to take a look at the bigger picture. I was prepared to be scolded and I was prepared to make a public apology. Because everyone is telling me that I'm a public figure. When I'm enjoying the attention of others. I need to prepare myself for the darker side as well. I needed to do so no matter how sad I was. But you gave me a different answer. You told me that I don't need to suffer because of this. Because you're around." 

"Jeon Jungkook. If you don't pull yourself together right now..." Jimin hiccups. "I'll feel very, very guilty about it. If Mingyu left the team because he was disappointed with this, I will think that it's my fault. I'm fragile. It's easy for me to be disheartened. If something happens to our team because of this, I—"

"Will you blame me for this?"

Jimin sniffs. "Yes. Maybe I'll throw a tantrum on the spot. And, I'm especially petty. Maybe, I'll hate you forever."

Jungkook faintly smiles. "I can imagine your expression without looking at it."

Jimin chuckles, and he leans closer so that he can hear Jungkook clearly.

"In the past, I always thought that I could handle everything by myself. I thought I didn't need to care about what others think of me. Mingyu was right. It was my fault. I thought I could handle everything by myself. But I was wrong. I'm not fearless. There are times when I'll be afraid and hesitate as well. I guess that day will arrive eventually. I need you guys." Jungkook says softly, and Jimin cries harder.

"Open the door now, please."

After 15 minutes of waiting, Jungkook opens the door, and Jimin stands up and Jungkook runs to him and gives him a tight hug.

Jungkook embraces him and both of them cry a river.

"You made me worry so much, love."

Jungkook cups his face and he kisses his nose. "I'm sorry, love. I won't keep all the burden again." 

He closes his eyes and he leans from the touch. "It must be so hard for you to keep this alone." 

Jungkook carries him and he closes the door of his room, and he goes to the bed to cuddle with Jimin. "I'm sorry, I kept it all from you." 

Jimin cuddles closer and he looks up at him. "You don't know how hurt I am to see you crying so hard in front of me. From now on, please don't keep secrets with me. Except proposing to me." 

Jungkook chuckles and he kisses the top of his head. "I promise." 

"I hope we fix things with the group. I don't want us to tear apart." 

Jungkook hums. "Tomorrow, we will talk to them."