𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 || 𝐊𝐓𝐇 [𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝] ✔

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕: 𝐀 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭.

Jimin's POV:

When I left Y/N's apartment, I headed straight to my own place to change my outfit.

Some time later

I made my way to college to prepare for the day. Upon arriving, I met up with my friends, except for Tae.

We exchanged greetings, and then we all made our way to the main hall. That’s when J-Hope turned to me and asked, "Where were you last night, hyung?"

I quickly replied, "I went home after making sure Tae got back safely."

Suga and J-Hope exchanged knowing glances, making an exaggerated 'O' face at me. But before I could say anything else, I felt a punch land hard against my shoulder. It was Tae, and I had no idea why he'd hit me.

Everyone gathered around us, watching. Anger surged through me as I shouted, "What the fuck, hyung? Why did you punch me?" I was about to retaliate, but Suga and J-Hope quickly grabbed me, holding me back.

Tae shouted back, "You bastard! What the fuck did you say to my father last night?!"

I laughed—because of course I knew what I'd done—and that only made the situation worse. Suga and J-Hope looked at me like, 'Why the hell are you laughing right now?'

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Flashback

When Tae and I left the club, I decided to call his mom to let her know he was drunk. But instead, his father picked up the phone.

"Hello, Auntie, it's me, Jimin," I greeted.

"Ah, it's Mr. Kim. Taehyung's father," came the reply.

"Oh, sorry, Uncle!" I corrected quickly.

"No worries, son. Why are you calling this late? Is everything alright?" Mr. Kim asked, sounding concerned.

"Everything’s fine, Uncle, but Tae is a little drunk at the club..." I said, laughing awkwardly, biting my tongue immediately after.

"This brat... Drunk? Why the hell is he at a club? I thought he said he was going to prom," Mr. Kim's tone turned stern.

I panicked. I hadn’t meant to let that slip. Deciding I’d already messed up, I confessed, "Actually, Uncle... Tae's in love with someone, but he got rejected. That’s why he went to the club and got drunk."

Mr. Kim sighed heavily. "Is that so? Who is this girl?"

Taking a deep breath, I said, "It’s Y/N... Lee Y/N."

There was a pause before Mr. Kim spoke again, sounding more relaxed, "Ahh, I know her. Don’t worry, son, I’ll take care of this. Thank you for letting me know. I’ll check if his driver has reached to bring him home."

Relieved that Mr. Kim wasn’t mad at me, I replied, "Thanks, Uncle. Please take care of him."

After that, I hung up the call, and a few minutes later, Tae’s driver arrived to take him home. Tae was already passed out, so they had to drag him into the backseat.

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At the Kim Mansion

Mr. Kim chuckled softly as he hung up the phone. Mrs. Kim noticed and asked, "Why are you smiling?"

He told her everything about Tae’s little escapade at the club. She wasn’t surprised; she already knew about Tae’s crush on Y/N from three years ago. She smiled fondly and shared that with her husband.