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52 | This Is Not Done Jungkook

10.05.2024📍

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"Mom..." Jimin runs into her arms, getting emotional all over again. Mrs. Jeon tightly hugs him, and caresses his back lovingly.

"I was so scared for you. Are you hurt somewhere?" She asks concerned. Jimin shakes his head with a sniff before parting away.

Mr. Jeon comes ahead to pat his head, "I'm so proud, our Jimin is so strong." Jimin gives him a watery smile before Mr. Jeon hugs him too.

He gets teary eyed again.

"Mom, dad... Come inside..." Jungkook speaks going ahead to stand beside Jimin. He places a comforting hand around him.

Their parents nod silently before heading in.

Jungkook quickly wipes Jimin's eyes before giving him a small smile. Jimin reciprocates with his own.

"Have you eaten something? Should I make you dinner?" Mrs. Jeon asks extending her arm and pulling Jimin to sit beside her.

"You stay with him, I'll make you all something." Mr. Jeon offers, getting up.
"I'll help you dad... Let's go..." Jungkook walks ahead.

The dad & son cook dinner, while Mrs. Jeon talks to Jimin about his feelings, comforting him the best she can.

"I can't possibly take your mom's place.. but I'm here whenever you miss her.. mhm?"
"I know..." Jimin's voice breaks.
"Thankyou so much mom..."

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When Jungkook comes out, he watches Jimin curled up on the couch with his head placed in Mrs. Jeon's lap who sweetly runs her fingers through his head.

It warms his heart.

He notices the trail of tears occasionally running down Jimin's cheek who is trying hard to not make any sound, but he can't help the sniffles.

"Are you crying son?"
"Just a runny nose mom... I'm really okay..." He replies, his voice thick.

"Mom... Jimin... Dinner is ready." Jungkook informs.

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After the couple leave, Jungkook accompanies Jimin to their room. Laying on the bed, they decide to just dim the lights, not completely switching them off.

"How are you feeling now? Better?" Jungkook mumbles, looking into his eyes.
"Mhm... Don't worry so much. I'm fine." Jimin replies, scooting closer to Jungkook and placing his head near his shoulder.

"You said the same to mom, but I saw you crying..."
"That can't be helped..." Jimin tells him honestly.

"It felt nice when mom combed through my hair... My mom used to do the same when I couldn't sleep..." Jimin speaks with a little smile on his face, along with the tears building in his eyes yet again.

Jungkook wordlessly decides to do the same. He slowly runs his fingers through his hair, causing Jimin to close his eyes feeling a different kind of relief.

He scoots closer to wrap his arm around his waist, "I missed her a tiny bit more in that moment-"
"Ahh--" A hiss slipped past Jungkook's mouth, he shut his mouth immediately.

"What happened?" Jimin speaks removing his arm and parts away to scan his face.
"Nothing... Come back..." Jungkook says, mustering up a smile for him.

"I know there's something-- Wait. I totally missed it. Are you injured somewhere else on your body?" Jimin asks concerned, looking him up & down before springing into a sitting position.