Unspoken Ties

Chapter-23 Weird Jungkook

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"What's going on here?"

The sudden voice sliced through the air, causing both Jimin and Y/N to turn in the direction of the disturbance. Their laughter, which had been light and easy just moments ago, immediately died down at the sight of the intruder.

Jeon Jungkook.

Jimin, being the carefree person he was, remained unaffected. He simply smiled, unbothered by Jungkook's presence. However, Y/N wasn't as fortunate. Her muscles tensed as her eyes locked onto Jungkook, whose sharp gaze pierced right through her. His hands were tucked into his pockets, posture exuding an intimidating calmness, but his eyebrows were knitted together in a deep furrow.

He was not pleased.

Y/N swallowed hard and averted her eyes. His unwavering stare made her nervous, a heat creeping up her neck under the intensity of his expression. What was with him?

"Mr. Park, you here? What a surprise. Any special reason?" Jungkook finally spoke, his voice calm, yet there was something hidden beneath its smooth surface.

Taking slow, deliberate steps, Jungkook closed the distance between them, stopping just beside Y/N. His presence was suffocating.

Jimin, on the other hand, remained oblivious to the silent tension. "Honestly, even I was surprised when I saw Y/N here. No particular reason, though-just a coincidence. I happen to be staying at the same resort as you."

For a fleeting second, Jungkook's left eyebrow twitched. He didn't miss the fact that Jimin had called his wife by her first name.

Shouldn't he be address her as Mrs Jeon?

"Oh, we're neighbors, then?" Jungkook mused, his voice neutral.

Jimin nodded. "Luckily, yes! Y/N was saying the same thing. I'm glad I got to meet my friend again. Otherwise, who knows when we'd get another chance."

Y/N smiled warmly at the word "friend".

Friend.

It had been so long since she had made new friends. Today, she had two-Bora and Jimin. The word felt foreign yet comforting.

"Friend?" Jungkook repeated.

A muscle ticked in his jaw.

He is not liking this.

Jimin smirked. "Yeah, shocking, isn't it? But she's my friend now, and I hope she sees me the same way."

"You thought I would deny it?" Y/N chuckled. "Of course, you're my friend now, Jimin."

Jimin gasped dramatically, clutching his chest as if she had just confessed her undying love for him. "Oh my God! Did you just say my name? Finally! Now I can die in peace."

Y/N laughed at his antics, shaking her head.

Jungkook, however, was far from amused. He stood there, watching them with an expression that barely concealed his irritation.

They were too comfortable.

Too familiar.

Too close.

"My name sounds too sweet coming from your mouth," Jimin teased, his grin widening. "God, I could listen to you say it all day." Jungkook coughed, clearing his throat.

For God's sake,with his own wife and that too in front of him. This is too much for his patience now.

The straightforwardness of Jimin even caught Y/N off guard. She let out an awkward laugh, adding a half-nod before stealing a side glance at Jungkook-only to gulp in fear.