𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀. | 𝘃𝗺𝗶𝗻, 𝗷𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗸

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Jungkook sat on the couch, his frustration evident as he exclaimed, “I never expected the news to spread so quickly in the media.”

Sitting beside him, Areum wore a sly smile, clearly indifferent to her boyfriend's job loss.

“Well, what can you expect? It's the media,” she replied, causing Jungkook to huff in annoyance. “They love hyping up stories about why someone got fired. I'm sure they'll find out the reason soon enough.”

Jungkook's anger flared as he retorted, “It's their loss for letting me go. I'm a famous idol. If this company doesn't want me, I'll find another one.”

Areum glanced at him.

“Don't take this the wrong way, but maybe it's karma. Have you heard your ex-boyfriend's new song? He talked about your breakup without mentioning your name. Yet, here you are, stuck in a rut. People are trolling you on social media, and no one seems interested in signing you. Right now, you're nothing.”

“Just shut up, Areum!” Frustrated, he yelled. “You have no idea what you're talking about, okay? Who is Jimin to bring me down? You'll see, soon there will be a line of producers and companies waiting to sign me.”

“We'll see,” Areum chuckled lightly, amused by his unwavering attitude even in his worst times.

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Jimin lay in his bed, enveloped in the warmth of Taehyung's embrace. They were entangled together, finding comfort in each other's presence. Taehyung slept peacefully, holding Jimin tightly even in his slumber. His serene expression reflected the deepest sleep he had ever experienced.

However, Jimin remained wide awake, unable to find solace in rest. His eyes showed no signs of sleepiness. His thoughts were consumed by the news of Jungkook's dismissal from The Hybe company. Although they had parted ways, Jimin couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness for his ex-boyfriend.

He couldn't help but reminisce about their first meeting. He remembered the kindness and humility that radiated from Jungkook, and how his presence had once brought him solace and love. It was as if he had the whole world in his hands when he had Jungkook's love.

As he shifted his gaze, he noticed Taehyung peacefully sleeping next to him. A thought crossed his mind - did Taehyung feel the same way when he found Jimin? He suddenly felt guilty for betraying Taehyung by thinking about Jungkook; the person who had caused him so much pain. Why was he wasting his time thinking about someone who hurt him?

He should focus on the person who had been there for him through thick and thin. The one who motivated him, helped him love himself, and gave him confidence. The person who loved him unconditionally and was currently lying beside him, holding him tightly as if he feared losing Jimin.

His gaze lingered on Taehyung, captivated by the inexplicable aura that surrounded him. In the beginning, he had accepted Taehyung's confession out of a sense of obligation, but now he understood that Taehyung deserved all the love in the world. He deserved Jimin's love.

He slowly turned around, his hand instinctively reaching out to gently caress Taehyung's cheek. Moving forward, he planted a tender kiss on Taehyung's forehead. One by one, he kissed Taehyung's eyes, cheek, and nose. His gaze then fixated on Taehyung's soft, yet wide lips. The memory of their first kiss still made Jimin's heart race, realizing that they had truly become one.

He willingly gave himself to Taehyung, but he had no regrets. It was a moment that he would cherish forever. His cheeks flushed with a rosy hue as he recalled the intimate moment they had shared. To be honest, Jimin would love if Taehyung wants to experience that again.