Jikook⁵ | A Love That's Cherishing ✓

27 | I Know How Hurt You Are

16.04.2024📍

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Jimin's burnt fingers bothered him for 2 more days. Jungkook helped him dress & undress both the days.

Jimin noticed his hesitation decreasing, but the feeling of shame still lingered strong.

Otherwise the whole week was uneventful.

Currently, he was in the kitchen with Mrs. Jeon who asked him to assist her in cooking.

It was Saturday, Mr. Jeon was out on a golf play while Jungkook was most probably getting a shower at this time. On weekends he makes up for his lost sleep due to the project.

"Listen, my friend's daughter is coming to live with us for 3-4 days. She'll be here on Monday."
"Is she coming alone? Why is she living with us?"

"Excuse me? Now you don't want my people to come in this house without your permission!?" She squints her eyes at him.

"What-? I mean, is she not from Seoul... What about her own family..." Jimin corrects her.
"She's from Ilsan and is moving out to USA. She wanted to spend some time with Jungkook before going. They are childhood friends."

"Oh... Okay. Do you want me to make some arrangements for her?"
"I actually wanted you to go back to your dad's house so you don't get in between them! But obviously I can't ask you of that!"
"What-?" Jimin didn't like it at all.

"She wanted to marry him since childhood! I approved of her, but Jungkook denied her like every other girl! and married you! You!!! Why god why!"
"Why do you always say such hurtful things to me... I feel b(ad)-"
"Because I don't like you! Is that not clear from day 1?"

Jimin's eyes burn with hot tears.

"I'm hungry" They hear Jungkook coming down the stairs. Jimin immediately turns around and looks mindlessly into the fridge to hide his eyes.

Mrs. Jeon corrects her expressions before smiling at him. "Wait at the table, Me & Jimin are just coming." Jimin can never get used to how fast she switches her personality.

"Do you want me to carry something out" Jungkook asks as he looks around and finds it odd that Jimin is still rummaging through the fridge.

"Take the rice and curry with you..." Mrs. Jeon hurriedly replies. Jungkook nods before doing as asked.

When he leaves the kitchen, Mrs. Jeon speed walks towards Jimin. "Don't you dare say anything about it to him or I swear! Keep quiet!" She leaves the kitchen with some dishes.

Jimin quickly wipes his eyes and taps his chest to calm down. He considers himself strong but everyone has a weakness. In his case, it's a mother.

After taking long breaths, he leaves the kitchen with kimchi & salad.
Jungkook tries to look at him, but he hides his eyes well.

Jimin was about to take his seat when the doorbell rang.
"Must be Jungkook's dad..." Mrs. Jeon says, serving herself.

"It's a surprise" Mr. Jeon says and stands aside to show the person accompanying him.

"Jimin... Son..."
"Appa..." Jimin's eyes pool with tears. He runs into his open arms.

"I missed you appa" He whispers in a choked up voice.
"Oh did you miss me a lot?" Mr. Park chuckles, emotional himself but so happy & relieved to see his little sunshine safe and sound.

"Invite him inside Jimin, he's going to be here with you for the breakfast." Mr. Jeon chuckles at him.

Jimin parts away gingerly. His father wipes his tears with an affectionate smile before looking ahead at his son-in-law, who's standing beside his dad.