Secret | TAEKOOK

10

The sun was setting in Saipan, and the members were having a good time together during their last photoshoot. They were fooling around but Jimin was feeling a bit off. He kept looking at Jungkook and Taehyung.

As the day went on, they all decided to take a break. They asked their manager if they could have some time alone, away from cameras. The manager said yes and told them to meet back at the resort later.

They found a quiet spot, away from everything, where they could just be themselves. Jimin sat down, feeling a bit weird. Namjoon, noticing Jimin's mood, sat beside him.

"You seem a bit distant, Jimin. Everything alright?" Namjoon asked, putting a hand on Jimin's shoulder.

Jimin sighed, gazing out at the ocean. "Yeah, just thinking," he replied, stealing a quick glance at Jungkook, who was bickering with Jin. "This place is beautiful, but it feels like something's about to change."

Namjoon nodded, "Change happens, Jimin. It's part of growing up."

Jimin paused, his eyes lingering on the horizon. "You know, change isn't always easy. Sometimes it's like stepping into the unknown, wondering what's waiting on the other side."

Namjoon offered a thoughtful smile, "True, Jimin. But often, the most beautiful things come from those uncertain moments."

As the sun set, making the sky all colorful, Jimin felt a bit better hearing Namjoon's words. But underneath the calmness of the ocean, there was still something stirring, something about change.

Later, when they all got back together, Saipan's quietness surrounded their unspoken thoughts. It was like a hint of what was coming next.

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The next morning, Jimin woke up with a realization buzzing in his head. He knew he felt something more than friendship for Jungkook. As he got ready for the day, it felt like a mix of nervousness and understanding.

The sunlight made patterns on his bedroom floor, and he stood in front of the mirror, looking at himself. He felt a bit vulnerable but also like he understood something important. 'Now I know why I always acted like that towards him.'  The pink haired mumbled to himself

At the airport, right before they were about to leave Saipan, the BTS gang was being its usual lively self. Each member was doing their own thing.

Namjoon, the leader, was checking his passport a lot, maybe a bit too much. He kept touching his pockets, looking around, just to make sure he didn't lose it.

Yoongi, the sleepy one, was taking a nap, leaning on Taehyung's shoulder. Taehyung, on the other hand, was really into a game on Jungkook's phone. The sounds of the game mixed with all the airport noises.

Jimin and Jin, who love to tease each other, were at it again. Their friendly arguments were echoing in the waiting area, making everyone around them laugh. Hoseok, always on top of social media, was recording the whole thing for his Instagram story and Jungkook? well-

"Hyung, what's Jin hyung and Jimin hyung fighting about?" Jungkook asked Hoseok, after coming back from the restroom. 

Before Hoseok could say anything, Jin jumped in with a question for Jungkook.

"Hey, Jungkook-ah! Who's better looking, me or Jimin?"

"Definitely you-" Jin smiled, "not, it's Jimin hyung." but it quickly disappeared when the younger completed his words 

"Hey!!"

"Look at your age, hyung; you're getting old. Meanwhile, Jimin is so handsome, and I know he will look like that when he is 50." Jungkook teased. Jimin said to call him hyung, but it got ignored in the noise.

"Did you just make fun of my age???" Jin asked gasping "Do you know after 9 years, you'll turn 30?" He retorted like he was rapping.

"And do you know what your age will be after 9 years?" Jungkook retorted back in his Busan accent.

"This brat! I didn't raise you like that!"

"Yeah, I know, right? I've been practically raising you for the past 8 years," Jungkook sighed dramatically.

"Okay, okay, before World War III starts, get ready; our flight is about to arrive," their manager intervened, who was earlier enjoying the free drama.

"Joonie, you have your passport with you right?" Jin asked slinging his backpack.

Nodding, Namjoon slid his hand inside his jacket pocket but froze midway when there was nothing. He slowly looked at Jin, and his face said everything. Frantically, he started searching but couldn't find it.

"Guys, Namjoon lost his passport again!" Yoongi reported with a chuckle.

Jin joined the search and found it under Namjoon's bag. Apparently, Namjoon kept his passport there thinking it was a 'safe place'. Namjoon sighed in relief and thanked Jin with a quick kiss on his lips.

"Guys, cameras are on," Hoseok warned.

"Don't worry, they'll edit it," Jin replied. He took his luggage, and they all left the waiting room, ready to leave Saipan and excited to finally reach their home country, Korea.

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I'm so sorry if this chapter doesn't have Taekook moments, but I was feeling guilty for not updating this book for six months straight, and this is all I've got. I will try to do better in the future. Till then, stay safe and happy. 

i taekook you

~ unmyeong