HATE TO LOVE YOU || TAEKOOK || JIKOOK || MAFIA AU

[𝓕𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓭𝓼 ]⁷

The table was adorned with gleaming silverware, hinting at the opulence of the household. At the head of the table sat Jungkook, exuding an air of authority in his sleek black attire, his presence commanding attention.

Despite the formality of the setting, Jungkook's smile softened as he caught sight of Jimin making his way towards the table. A silent reassurance that Jimin was welcome in this lavish yet unfamiliar environment.

"Good morning," Jungkook greeted with a warm smile.

"Morning," Jimin responded quietly, returning the greeting with a slight bow of his head, his demeanor a mix of reluctance and politeness.

"How're you?" Jungkook inquired, his tone casual yet inviting.

"Fine," Jimin replied tersely, keeping his response brief and not engaging in further conversation.

"Come, sit." Jungkook gestured, as he was still standing. Jimin hesitated for a moment, studying Jungkook's expression silently before nodding and taking a seat at the table.

"Good morning," Hobi greeted with a bright smile as he approached the dining table.

Jimin observed the familiar face, recognizing the male who had been with Jungkook that night.

As the realization dawned on him, Jimin couldn't help but wonder how many other people lived in the mansion, as He hadn't ventured outside of his room much.

"Morning, Hobi hyung," Jungkook greeted warmly as Hobi took his seat at the table too.

"How're you, Jimin?" Hobi asked, his tone carrying a hint of curiosity or perhaps something else that Jimin couldn't quite decipher. Despite the uncertainty, Jimin responded with a neutral expression.

"I'm fine-"

"That's Good~"

"How about everyone back at Safe Palace, Hobi hyung? Is everything fine there?" Jungkook inquired, his tone laced with concern as he started to help himself to the breakfast spread. He was busy at wood house so much that he couldn't take time to visit the palace by himself.

"Everything's under control, and everyone is safe, just as you assured," Hoseok reassured, his tone carrying a sense of relief as Jungkook nodded in satisfaction.

"Jimin, if you feel like visiting any of your friends there, just let Hobi hyung know, he'll take you to the palace." Jungkook offered kindly. But Jimin's response was unexpected.

"I don't have any friends there Mr. Jeon," Jimin stated matter-of-factly, his words causing Jungkook to pause in between, his expression momentarily faltering.

Even though he made clear that night that Jimin could call him by his name but still younger was being formal, it didn't settle good with him.

"Don't worry then, you can make friends here as much as you want" Jungkook still purposed with a smile and Jimin couldn't say anything except a little purse of plump lips in a thin line and looked down.

"You know, Jimin, you should smile more often. It helps to keep stress away," Hobi remarked as he spread jam over a slice of bread for himself. However, there was a hint of mockery in his tone, which didn't sit well with Jimin. Choosing not to respond, Jimin simply fumbled with his fingers in his lap, feeling uncomfortable with the atmosphere.