Destined by fate 💜

41. Possessiveness.

The cab Jimin had booked earlier arrived right on time, pulling up smoothly in front of the mansion just as he and Jungkook stepped outside.

"Let's go!" Jimin said excitedly, sliding into the back seat without a second thought. His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm, already imagining the fun they were about to have.

Jungkook, on the other hand, hesitated for a brief moment before following him inside. A part of him still questioned whether this was the right decision-going out all alone, in an unfamiliar place, without any guidance or protection. It wasn't like they couldn't have brought Taehyung and Yoongi along.

Their partners had even offered to accompany them. But no, it was their decision. A deliberate choice to spend some time as brothers, away from their other halves.

With a sigh, Jungkook finally settled into the seat beside Jimin.

"Just to confirm, Inorbit Mall, right?" Jimin asked the driver, double-checking the destination. The driver gave a nod and soon, they were on their way.

As the cab moved through the streets, Jimin couldn't stop talking. His voice bubbled with excitement as he listed all the things they could do-the shops they'd visit, the food they'd try, the fun they'd have. He was already making mental plans and Jungkook simply listened, nodding along in response.

It wasn't unusual.

Jimin was the extrovert between them, always full of energy and enthusiasm, while Jungkook was quieter-more of an introvert. But that difference only strengthened their bond.

They balanced each other out, complementing each other in a way that made their relationship even more precious.

"Kookie, why are you so quiet?" Jimin finally noticed, turning to look at him with a playful pout.

"Nothing, hyung," Jungkook replied softly, his gaze fixed outside the window, watching the scenery pass by. The green trees blurred together as they drove past, but his mind wasn't really there.

It was somewhere else

Thinking about someone

Missing someone

Jimin caught on instantly, a smirk forming on his lips. "Ohh... I see what's going on."

Jungkook blinked in confusion. "Huh?"

Jimin wiggled his eyebrows teasingly. "You're missing someone, aren't you?"

Jungkook's eyes widened slightly, his face heating up at the implication. He quickly looked away, pretending to be interested in anything but his brother's mischievous gaze.

"W-what are y-you t-talking about? W-who would I m-miss?" Jungkook stammered, his voice betraying him.

Jimin leaned in closer, whispering so only Jungkook could hear, "Your hubby."

Jungkook's breath hitched. If he had been blushing before, now he was a full-on tomato. His cheeks burned with embarrassment and he buried his face in his hands.

"Hyungie..." He whined, voice muffled against his palms.

Jimin chuckled. "So I was right."

Jungkook groaned but didn't deny it.

After teasing him for a while longer, Jimin's playful expression softened. He had something on his mind-something he'd been meaning to ask ever since Jungkook got married. And now felt like the perfect time.

"Kookie," Jimin started hesitantly, "can I ask you something?"

Jungkook, still slightly red-faced, turned to him. "Yeah, I'm all ears."