𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟑𝟏

The days pass by and the tension between the Bangtan Boys decreases widely.

Jimin and Jungkook didn't have a proper conversation about what happened on the balcony, but they stayed in good terms. The youngest despises the way Jimin treated Tiger, but after thinking about it the next following nights, he finally understood—but still doesn't accept—they don't have the best relationship and how uncomfortable is for them to see Taehyung's body and voice hating on them. Moreover, something Jimin said didn't leave Jungkook's mind since, and it comes back to him every day: Tiger's not real. What does he mean by that? What defines if something's real or not? Tiger may belong inside Taehyung's brain, also Taehyung's brain must have created him, Jungkook doesn't deny it, but that doesn't mean Tiger isn't real. That doesn't mean Tiger and Taehyung are the same person. To Jungkook, there's no way they're the same. On one hand, Taehyung annoys him, still complaining every time he starts getting closer to one of the boys. On the other hand, Tiger's cool, Tiger understands him, Tiger makes him laugh—Tiger doesn't take the worst out of him.

Tiger can't be another version of Taehyung. Taehyung and Tiger are completely the opposite and Jungkook refuses to see it in any other way.

All his night reflections make Jungkook not take his eyes off Taehyung when they wait for the birthday boy to come to the living room. Taehyung so annoyingly keeps drinking the strawberry milk, even Jungkook that adores banana milk doesn't make as much noise as Taehyung does every time he takes a sip from the straw.

Namjoon runs down the stairs, a small bag hanging on his shoulder. "Sorry loves, should we get going?"

"LET'S GO!!! You won't regret this Namunskins. I required the workers to decorate everything based on your taste."

They decided to forget the Mimi situation only for today because Namjoon's birthday deserves to be celebrated.

They all climb in the van and around half an hour they arrive to their destination. Once they check in, a woman in her mid thirties shows them the way to their personal changing room with another door that leads them to their main room.

Namjoon realises Hoseok didn't lie when the decoration truly matches his own taste—yes, he believes Hoseok in the heat of the moment can only prioritise his own taste. Only different shades of red lights illuminate the space, the playlist filled with Cigarettes After Sex songs. Safely away from the big pool and the different jacuzzis—one bigger than the other—stands above a wooden floor, a table full of alcoholic drinks, from different types of wines and cocktails to non alcoholic drinks. On the other side, small boxes of different types of pizza.

"Happy birthday, Joon. You'll only celebrate your twenty seventh birthday once, so make sure to enjoy it to the fullest as it lasts." Yoongi comments with a grin, an arm wrapped around Namjoon's shoulders.

"Actually, you never celebrate any of your ages more than once, this saying doesn't make any sense." everyone groans at Namjoon's choice of words.

"Oh, stop it!" Seokjin complains with a chuckle. "You get it, let's have so fun babies," he turns to Jungkook, "and Jungkook."

Said boy snorts and with a mocking tone says, "Thanks for the clarification, if not I would have thought I'm one of your babies."

With his famous windshield wiper laugh, Seokjin chases him around the place and Jungkook jumps in the pool before he can catch him. He comes up and shakes his head harshly.

"Nice try, Jin." he says with a smirk on his face.

"Is it cold?"

Jungkook runs a hand through his hair, pulling it backwards. "No, do you wanna join me? We can try synchronized swimming together."