𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 ~ 𝐕𝐦𝐢𝐧

Chapter Twenty

"I'll, uh..I'll go grab him," Yoongi speed walked to Taehyung's office, leaving Jimin temporarily alone with the Kims.

"G-Good morning, Mr. Kim and Mr. Kim-"

The eldest chuckled, holding out his hand. "Please, no need to act so scared! You can just call me Seokjin!" He smiled brightly and held out his hand. Jimin let himself breathe and shook his hand.

"And you can call me Namjoon," he smiled warmly and held out his hand next. Jimin smiled and shook Namjoon's hand as well.

They both looked surprisingly young, probably good genes. Jimin could see Taehyung's personality from each of them already, and although they weren't related by blood, he could see that handsomeness ran in the family. Hopefully they hadn't found out about him and Taehyung yet.

Taehyung walked to his parents, fixing his blazer and tie. He cleared his throat, his smile wide as he hugged his parents, who hugged him back tightly.

"How was your business trip to Las Vegas?" Taehyung held his parents hands.

"A blast! But full of boring work stuff," Seokjin joked.

"We did miss you a lot though, hon," Namjoon smiled and ruffled Taehyung's hair.

Taehyung giggled. "Well, I'm glad you're both back home. But why the visit here? Is there some other business stuff?"

Seokjin nodded. "We should talk about it in your office, though."

Taehyung nodded in response and glanced at Jimin. "I, uhm, have some matters to discuss with you both as well."

Jimin gulped. Oh boy, he was going to tell them, wasn't he?

Taehyung nodded at Jimin, which made him stiffen but nod back. Seokjin and Namjoon raised their eyebrows. Together, all four of them walked into Taehyung's office.

"Oh shit," Yoongi whispered.

•

Seokjin and Namjoon were seated in front of Taehyung's desk and Jimin was seated to the right of his desk.

Jimin's hands were fidgeting, he looked down at his lap and chewed his bottom lip nervously. What would happen to him and his relationship to Taehyung when Taehyung told them?

"So," Namjoon started. "We're planning on gong on another business trip, this time to Paris."

Taehyung's shoulders slumped. "But you guys just got back..."

Seokjin rubbed Taehyung's knuckles. "That's why we're asking you if...you wanted to come with us?"

Taehyung's head perked up. "Really? My first business trip with you guys?" His eyes sparkled, it made Jimin's heart warm.

Taehyung's parents smiled and nodded in unison. "We think it's time," Namjoon reached over and placed his hand on Taehyung's shoulder.

"Yes! I'd be honored to go!" Taehyung exclaimed enthusiastically. He ran around his desk and hugged his parents tightly.

They eventually broke from the hug and Seokjin looked at Jimin, still confused. Jimin noticed it, and he looked away in nervousness.

"We were also wondering, before we do go, if there is someone you'd want to bring with? One person," Namjoon clarified.

Taehyung rubbed his neck, chuckling nervously. "Funny you should mention that...because uh..."

Taehyung looked at Jimin, who's cheeks were flushed and was trying to hold in his sobs. He walked to Jimin and whispered: "I'm going to have to tell them eventually, I just can't hide this from my parents."

Jimin glanced over at Seokjin and Namjoon, then back at Taehyung. He nodded and stood up with Taehyung, locking pinkies with him.

Taehyung exhaled slowly. "So, about a week ago, there was a terrible snow storm, remember that?"
His parents nodded.
"Well, my employee, Jimin here, had left behind his phone so I went to go drop it off at his apartment. But, the storm was so bad at that point, he let me stay the night. Nothing happened that night, but, well...I quickly...really quickly...gained feelings for Jimin."

Jimin nodded. "And...I did too."
Seokjin and Namjoon furrowed their eyebrows.

Taehyung continued. "We secretly went on a date, and it went really well! So, ever since then, we've just been...secretly together."

That warmed Jimin's heart even more. Together. Taehyung saw him as more than just a friend with benefit or just a quick fling.

Jimin smiled softly, looking down and suddenly realizing that him and Taehyung were now fully holding hands. Jimin's heart just glowed, it thumped against his chest, his mind was running with soft fantasies. He scooted closer to Taehyung and gently squeezed his hand.

Seokjin and Namjoon were silent for about a minute or two, but to Jimin and Taehyung it felt like hours. The atmosphere was nearly suffocating as the two felt like they were holding the longest breath in the world. They were waiting for Taehyung's parent to say something, anything.

Seokjin and Namjoon looked at each other, then at Taehyung, then at Jimin. Suddenly Seokjin stood up and made his way towards Jimin. Jimin's palms were sweaty and he looked up to make eye contact with Seokjin.

He didn't except what Seokjin would do next.

He hugged Jimin tightly, giving the biggest and warming smile. Namjoon stood up with a soft smile and crossed his arms.

"I'm glad my Taehyung has found someone to trust so much with, who he connects with, everything, thank you, Jimin," Seokjin whispered.

Taehyung blinked. "Wait- You both are okay with this?"

Namjoon nodded. "Of course. How'd you think we met?"

"You met the same way?" Jimin asked, hugging Seokjin back.

Seokjin chuckled and slowly let go, nodding. "Not exactly, we used to work together but we soon quit and then got together. We knew each other during our work time and got together after we quit. We quit for other reasons, but look at where we are now."

Namjoon rubbed Seokjin's shoulder and pecked his forehead. "The public doesn't know, correct?"

Taehyung and Jimin nodded. "We only did a date at Taehyung's apartment," Jimin stated.

"Good," Namjoon nodded. He held out his hand, Jimin immediately shook it. "Welcome to the family."

Taehyung blushed madly. "Daaaad! We're not married!"

"Still? He's family if he's with you, considering the fact you both have not let go of each others'
hands the whole time," Seokjin shrugged.

Jimin giggled and pecked Taehyung's cheek. "I'm glad you both accept me."

Taehyung looked at Jimin fondly, tucking a strand of hair behind his ear. "So, Jimin. Do you want to be my plus one to Paris?"

Jimin stared into Taehyung's eyes, seeing the sparkle in them. Wow, Paris. He needed to catch up on his french, since he hadn't used it since high school.

With a bright smile, he replied.

"Yes, I'd love to."