Unlikely Hearts JIKOOK FF

CHAPTER XLIII

AUTHOR'S POV

As the news of Jimin and Jungkook's relationship spread throughout the campus, a wave of emotions washed over the students. The hyungs were genuinely happy for them. However, the reaction among the broader student body was varied.

Some students were accepting and unfazed by the revelation, acknowledging that love knows no boundaries. Others were shocked to discover Jungkook's sexuality. Unfortunately, others just couldn't digest the news and harbored bitterness, directing their hatred towards Jimin. Despite the mixed reactions, Jimin and Jungkook remained unfazed, their bond strengthening day by day.

Jungkook, being the perfect boyfriend you could ask for, he treated Jimin with unwavering love and care. Every morning, he would fetch Jimin, and they would walk to campus together with fingers entwined. Inside the privacy of their room, Jungkook couldn't resist flirting with Jimin in secret, making the smaller awfully blush.

Their free time was dedicated to the library, where Jungkook took on the role of Jimin's personal tutor. With every correct answer, a peck on the cheek followed like a sweet reward for Jimin's. During lunchtimes, Jungkook always makes sure Jimin ate well, feeding him spoonful of his favorite dishes.

After school, Jungkook will drive Jimin home, sometimes they would hang out in Jimin's house that his grandma will gladly make them homemade cookies. And occasionally, he even bothers to accompany Jimin to work despite his tight schedules because he always ensures Jimin's safety. All of these became a routine for the two lovers.

And because of that, it inadvertently created a shift in dynamics between Jimin and Taehyung. Jimin found himself absorbed in the routines with Jungkook. The tight schedule left limited opportunities for quality time with Taehyung, unintentionally creating a gap in their friendship.

Taehyung, though understanding Jimin's newfound happiness, couldn't help but feel a twinge of longing for the moments they used to share. As days passed, it became evident that their friendship's dynamic had shifted, with Jimin and Jungkook forming their own world.

"Jungkook, can I talk to you for a moment?" Taehyung asked making them stop their tracks. Jungkook turned to Jimin who nodded as Jungkook planted a kiss on his forehead saying he should head to his locker and he would meet him there.

Jimin was humming softly as he put his book inside his locker and suddenly, a winced left his mouth as he felt the force of the push, his front colliding with the hard surface of his locker. The metallic thud echoed through the corridor, drawing the attention of a few passing students. He groaned in pain, his books slipping from his grasp and scattering across the floor.

Before he could process what had happened, a heavy weight pressed down on his scattered books. Looking up, he found Minji, her eyes filled with scorn as she glared down at him. The venom in her voice sliced through the air like a dagger.

"I thought I made it clear to you, Park Jimin," she hissed, her tone laced with disdain. "Clinging to someone who's already engaged?! What a homewrecker slut!"

Jimin's eyes dropped, and he remained silent, absorbing the verbal assault. His attempts to defend himself felt feeble, and the onlookers sensed his vulnerability. He couldn't find the strength to stand up to Minji's accusations, and the weight of shame bore down on him. He attempted to reach for his books, only to find Minji's foot putting her weight on them making Jimin unable to pick it up.

"Well... I wasn't even surprised. All you do is whore around, right, Jimin?" she mocked, a cruel smirk playing on her lips.

Her hurtful words digging to his heart as he can feel tears slowly forming on his eyes then Minji grab his hair from behind. The pain intensified as her fingers tightened around his hair, forcing his head to tilt back. He bit down on his lip so hard that a metallic taste filled his mouth, trying to stifle any audible sobs that threatened to escape as his tears finally streamed down his cheeks.