The best things come in small packages

Not the right words

Jungkook pulled over the car trying to suppress Jimins mini meltdown.
"It's ok don't worry about it, once the verdict comes out that's all they will focus on."
"Huh, so you say, I'll be going from being taunted ex rich kid to 'boyfriend drops fiancé after coming into money.., why me, why can't I have a normal life?" He groaned
"Your dumping me already?"
"Shut up you've caused this!"
"So you don't want to be my fiancé , bummer..."
"Will you stop playing around,....fiancé,....really it's not like we've even had a date who's going to believe we are a couple, it's so..."
Jimin was shut up by a pair of lips claiming his passionately. He was literally gasping for breath when they pulled apart only due to the consistent ringing of the phone.
"Hey Eunwoo what's up? What already, is that usually good or bad? No we are on our way see you in five minutes."
Jungkook clicked his phone off swiftly turning the car on and turning around to head back.
"The jury's back...,already...."
"That can't be good can it? They didn't believe me, mum and dad I'm sorry I tried..." Jimin was mumbling.
Jungkook took a hand off the wheel.
"Let's just wait and see ok?"
They got to the courtroom after wading through all the paparazzi ,
The proceedings started, Jimin had his hands clenched together his nails digging into his skin. Around them the other witnesses who had bravely stood up for themselves had the same look.
The judge walked in.
"Members of the jury can your spokesperson confirm you have reached a decision?"
"We have your honour,"
"Court clerk can you read out the indictments "
"On the first case, do you find the accused guilty or not guilty on the attempted murder of Mr Park Jimin?"
"Guilty,"
Gasps went around the room.
"On the second count.., do you find the accused guilty or not guilty of the murder of Mr and Mrs Park."
"Guilty."
"On the third count.. do you find the accused guilty or not guilty of fraudulently obtaining funds from various people under the guise of loans?"
"Guilty."
"On the fourth count , do you find the accused guilty or not guilty of setting up fake companies to obtain funds thereby misconstruing their intention to clients?"
"Guilty."
"Thank you jury, I understand your spokesperson also has something to say?"
"Your honour we as a group want you to know we feel deeply for the brave witnesses that have come forward we hope in consideration you may remunerate them from the accused's accounts."
"Thank you, now the accused please stand for my verdict."
He did so, his bravado diminished making him seem smaller, not the figure of fear he was.
"On all the guilty counts, I must say I agree with the jury. You preyed on people who thought you were a legitimate man. You used them, abused them, put fear into them, ruined their lives. You could have done this in a legitamate way but you chose not to .
I hereby announce, all your assets are to be sold and witnesses remunerated , I'm sure more will come forward but they will be helped once their case has been looked into. Mr Park Jimin Will from today become the legal owner of the company his father started investing in.
As for your sentence, you have shown no remorse just constant greed, you are sentenced to life in prison, think on this and remember the lives you took..., court adjourned."
The court was in uproar as the judge left, witnesses cheered cameras flashed as the moment was recorded.
Jimin had his head bent.., it was over, he had his parents good name back, tears ran down his face.
Jungkook led him out his arm protectively around him.
Once outside they saw Eunwoo being interviewed.
"Officer are you surprised at the verdict?"
"No justice has been met, this man ruined many lives, witnesses were afraid or were threatened, I have nothing but praise for those that came forward."
"We understand you and the force have been investigating him for a while? What was the turning point?"
"Mr Park Jimin agreeing to the wire and the video from his father summed up how the accused worked, Mr Park was very brave."
Jimin was suddenly noticed but he'd had enough he wanted to get out of there. Eunwoo signalled to his colleagues to make a barrier so they could get through and soon they were in the car driving away.
Jungkook kept glancing at the quiet boy beside him.
They got home and Jimin went to go to his old room then changed his mind going upstairs, he curled up on the bed not saying a word . Jungkook who had followed him stared at him worriedly.
"Jimin?"
"Just hold me Kookie, I'm so tired I don't want to talk, think, anything, ok?"
Jungkook lay behind him spooning him, he knew when Jimin fell into a deep sleep and he held him close for a while his thoughts over run with how much he loved this small male...loved? Yes, his heart had gradually been taken over by this cute determined little chick who had been fighting for his family name determinedly. He was so honest and well meaning, he grew on you, shit he'd even taken a bullet for him!
Remembering this Jungkook suddenly worried about the others health. He needed to eat to stay strong, he shouldn't let him stress over things like he had this morning.
Leaving the bed Jungkook went downstairs to prepare food for when Jimin awoke. He saw a lot of missed calls and messages from his friends wishing Jimin well and congratulating him.
Two hours later Jimin came down looking sleep tousled.
"Hungry?"
Jimin nodded.
They sat down and ate but Jungkook could see something was on Jimins mind.
"Spit it out what's stressing you?"
"This company thing,"
"What about it?"
"I can't say it, it feels like I'm dissing my dad..."
"Tell me..."
Jimin sighed.
"I never wanted to own a company, I'm not boss material, it's the one thing we argued on, dad said it was my future but I told him I didn't want to be in charge, he said to see how I feel later but if I really couldn't he would understand if I sold it at least I would have something."
"You could put in an acting manager?"
"But I'd still have to make final decisions...,god why is this so hard!!"
"Sell it to me...,"
"What?"
"I'll buy it at full price, you work for me so you will still see how it's doing, I could as payment give you a percentage of shares as well as money so you could still be involved?"
"But...,it's a lot of money involved....."
"Your my accountant you know I have the money and more..."
"I don't know...,it seems like your always rescuing me...., maybe I should be more grateful for what my father did...."
"Jimin take time to think about it..., there's no hurry..., things have to be put in place before you officially take over anyway..."
"Mmmmm, ok....., god can you imagine the newspapers tomorrow......., I hope it dies down quickly."
"At least your parents names are cleared."
"That's all I wanted......,I'll look around for somewhere to stay..., maybe my old landlord will take me back now there's no threat, I'll think I'll ring him."
Jimin picked up his phone but Jungkook stalled him,
"Erm about that....., I lied a bit, he was never worried about you being there...., I just thought it better to have you close by."
"What!"
"It's fine.., it was for the best,"
"You decided? Am I not adult enough to make my own decisions?"
"Jimin there's no harm done,I just wanted to see that you were ok...."
"Look I know you took care of me at the hospital and I do appreciate it,but I have to be allowed to make my own decisions, you cannot keep bailing me out! It's not fair on you,I hate feeling I'm a burden."
"God your so.....irritating at times!"
"Irritating?"
"You don't know a good thing when you have it..., I could have helped anyone I want but I chose to have you here,Damn it I publicly announced you as my fiancé !"
Jimin stared at the other,
"Did I ask you to lie for me?"
"You should be happy that I did it with the reputation you have.." his voice tailed off as he realised what he'd said and the hurt on Jimins face.
"I'm sorry Jimin I didn't mean it like that...."
"No?...your right .....there will still be people who think I'm dirty....., I just never thought you would put me in that bracket....."
Jimin turned to his old room disappearing he came out not long afterwards wheeling a case.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm leaving there's a taxi waiting,I'll be at work tomorrow, let's try and keep this civil shall we?"
"No..., your not going your place is here,"
"Why?"
"Because....,well because I said your my fiancé ..." Jungkook said flustered  .
"Well you can say you dumped me....., it's not like It was real, just something you decided on..."
"But....."
A knock came from  the front door.
"Bye Kookie and thank you, it's time for me to make my own decisions not have others do it for me, I will see you tomorrow .."
Jimin left leaving Jungkook in a state of disbelief. What the hell just happened he thought , all I want is to protect him show him I care. ...So you made him feel small by making derogatory remarks on his background you stupid shit, his conscience reminded him...fuck!!
He kicked a wall, hurting his toe in the process, he was going to make this right he needed Jimin and he was going to win his affection any way he could.