𝐓𝐔𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 ⁻ ʲʲᵏ ˣ ᵏˢʲ

12.

Jimin woke up in the middle of the night feeling disoriented and dizzy. His breathing became rapid, and he felt a tightness in his chest. Desperate for comfort, he reached out to Taehyung, his boyfriend, and called him with trembling hands.

"Hello?" Taehyung's voice came through the phone, sounding groggy. "Can you come over, please?" Jimin pleaded, his breathing heavy and labored.

Concerned, Taehyung quickly got dressed and rushed to Jimin's apartment. He found Jimin standing by the door, trembling and gasping for air. Taehyung immediately enveloped him in a tight embrace, trying to provide a sense of security.

"What's wrong, Jimin?" Taehyung asked, his voice filled with worry. Jimin continued to sob, his body shaking in Taehyung's arms. "You have to calm down first. Try to think of something that brings you peace. Dwelling on the cause of your distress will only make it worse."

Jimin tried to focus on something that would bring him calmness. He thought about his family and gradually felt his breathing stabilize. Although he was still crying, he began to feel a sense of relief.

Taehyung gently cradled Jimin on his lap, running his fingers through his hair and soothing him with soft words. He allowed Jimin to cry and listened attentively, understanding that it was not the right time to ask for the cause of his distress.

As Jimin gradually calmed down, he nestled his head against Taehyung's shoulder, feeling safe and protected. Taehyung pressed a gentle kiss to his forehead, silently conveying his support and care.

**

The next morning, Taehyung woke up to find Jimin still sleeping soundly on his lap. He didn't want to disturb him, so he stayed still, watching over his peaceful slumber.

When Jimin finally woke up, he rubbed his eyes and looked a bit disoriented. "What time is it?" he asked, his voice groggy. Taehyung replied, "It's 6:30 in the morning." Jimin was startled by the early hour, but his attention quickly shifted to the events of the previous night.

"I'm sorry if I bothered you last night," Jimin said, a hint of hesitation in his voice. "I was just really upset and overwhelmed. I couldn't sleep."

Taehyung gently reassured him, "You'll never be a bother to me, Jimin. I'm always here for you." Jimin smiled gratefully, but there was still something weighing on his mind.

"What's wrong?" Taehyung asked, noticing Jimin's hesitance. Jimin looked down, then mustered the courage to share his concern. "Yesterday, Jin accused us of having sex, and it hurt me deeply. I know it's not true, but his words really affected me."

Taehyung furrowed his eyebrows, understanding the impact of Jin's accusation. He quickly clarified the situation for Jimin, assuring him, "That's not what happened at all, Jimin. I would never take advantage of you, especially when you're in a vulnerable state. We both fell, remember?"

Taehyung pointed out a scar on Jimin's leg as evidence of their shared accident. Jimin's lips curled into a small smile, and he hugged Taehyung tightly. Taehyung asked gently, "Was that the main reason you were so upset?"

Jimin shook his head, tears welling up in his eyes once again. "No, it's not just that. He hurt my feelings so deeply, and I was overwhelmed with sadness. Maybe I'm overreacting, but I can't help how hurt I feel."

Taehyung reassured him, "It's alright to feel hurt, Jimin. It's important to address these feelings and communicate with Jin. Holding it in will only make things worse."

Jimin nodded, feeling grateful for Taehyung's understanding and support. "Thank you, Taehyung. I appreciate your presence and kindness." Taehyung smiled warmly and gave him a tender kiss before leaving to attend to his responsibilities.

As Jimin watched Taehyung leave, he couldn't help but feel lucky to have such a caring boyfriend by his side. With a renewed sense of determination, he decided to talk to Jin and resolve their misunderstanding. It was time to mend their friendship and find a way forward.

"Please, I thought you were joking," Jin whined, he finally had a reason to study on a Saturday. "We're going to the mall to get outfits, deal with it.

**

After taking a refreshing shower, Jimin and Jin headed to the mall to find outfits for the evening. Jimin quickly found several options that caught his eye, while Jin struggled to find something that suited his usual style. Jimin gently took a cardigan out of Jin's hand, urging him to step outside of his comfort zone.

"You should try something different, Jin. Trust me, this would look amazing on you," Jimin said, holding up a stylish top in front of Jin's slim figure. Jin hesitated, his brows furrowing. "What? I'll look too feminine," he protested, placing the top back on the rack.

"And what's wrong with that?" Jimin furrowed his eyebrows, challenging Jin's notion. Jin sighed, realizing that he had been too rigid in his fashion choices. He silently picked up the top again and continued browsing with Jimin by his side.

With a mix of annoyance and curiosity, Jin followed Jimin as he explored the different stores. Jimin excitedly picked out accessories and garments for Jin, determined to create a unique and stylish look for him. Jin rolled his eyes, but deep down, he appreciated Jimin's effort.

"Are you finally done?" Jin asked with a hint of impatience as they left the mall. Jimin grinned and nodded. "Yes, we're all set now."

Back at home, Jin took another shower to freshen up while Jimin did the same. As they got ready for the evening, Jin couldn't help but feel a sense of apprehension about the outfit Jimin had chosen for him. He let out a frustrated sigh, realizing that he had underestimated the challenges of stepping out of his fashion comfort zone.

Knowing it was too late to make any changes, Jin resigned himself to the fact that it was going to be a long day, hoping that Jimin's fashion choice would turn out better than he expected.

**

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