DON'T LET ME GO | PJM

Chapter 97

T/W: Discussion of non-consensual intimate situations and adult themes follows.

Y/N couldn't help but recall the terrible memory from two years ago. The thought cast a shadow over her face, darkening her expression. Jimin noticed the change in her demeanor and was taken aback. He decided to divert her thoughts, gently lowering his face to plant a trail of soft kisses from her forehead, down to her eyelids, her nose, her cheeks, and finally her lips.

"Let me show you something," he murmured against her lips. He had nearly forgotten about it, realizing that his own negligence had led to this situation.

However, Y/N hesitated, her past trauma causing her to hold back. She didn't dare to let him get too close, and Jimin felt the frustration of her constant resistance. It was precisely why he had wanted her to take the initiative, to come to him willingly and hold him tightly, to tell him not to let her go. He had forgotten that she too had her limitations.

'Come to me and don't let me go.'

He had forgotten that she too had her limitations.

Jimin reached for his laptop and started a video. "Watch this," he urged.

Y/N nodded, her expression serious as she fixed her gaze on the laptop screen. However, when the video began playing, she quickly realized what it was and instinctively turned her head away. Jimin gently wrapped his arm around her shoulder, trying to comfort her.

"Y/N, watch it. Don't be afraid," he encouraged, his voice soft and reassuring.

Y/N squeezed her eyes shut and shook her head, overwhelmed by the rush of memories and emotions. She wasn't sure where Jimin had found this video. Had Taemin recorded it and given it to Jimin?

"Please," Jimin implored, his voice filled with sincerity. "Listen to me and watch it."

Under Jimin's gentle urging, Y/N slowly opened her eyes and turned her attention back to the screen. She watched as the video revealed the disturbing events of that night - how Yoongi had taken her to the bed, undressed her, and even photographed her, only to later present those pictures to Taemin as false proof of their supposed encounter. Her emotions were a whirlwind of confusion and sadness as she took in the scenes unfolding before her.

Turning to Jimin, she asked, "What happened?" Her voice trembled with a mix of emotions.

Jimin fast-forwarded the video to the next morning, revealing the part where Yoongi had assisted her to the bathtub, with the help of a maid, to take a bath. To Y/N's relief, the video showed that, from start to finish, Yoongi had not touched her intimately.

Jimin explained, "This is Min Yoongi. He brought you home that night and recorded everything as evidence. He made himself a plan B, knowing the truth would eventually come out."

Jimin observed the reddened eyes and the anger burning in Y/N's gaze. He approached her carefully, sensing the storm brewing within her. With genuine concern, he asked, "What happened?"

Y/N's frustration boiled over, and she clenched her fist, delivering a swift punch to Jimin's chest. "Park Jimin, you are a bastard! How could you not tell me any of this? You didn't even inform me about your relationship with Lisa. You never told me anything!"

Her words carried a mix of anger, betrayal, and hurt. Jimin, while aware of his mistakes, could only offer a remorseful look, knowing that he had a lot of explaining to do.

Jimin's gaze bore into Y/N's, his eyes filled with a mix of emotions. "I kept the truth from you about Lisa because I was foolishly waiting for you to take the first step," he continued, his voice soft and earnest. "I thought that if you truly cared about me, you'd come to me despite any obstacles. I wanted you to be brave, to claim me as yours."