[ONGOING] ENDURING LOVE (JIKOOK)

09; Bonding Together

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As they finish their breakfast and gather in the living room, Jimin suggests, "What say you if Tae hyung joins our trip since he's here anyway?" he looks at Jungkook.

"Trip? What trip?" Taehyung intrigued. 

"Nope. He will ruin our lovely trip." Jungkook says with a playful smile only to get a pillow thrown at his face.

"Rude!"

"We're planning on a trip to Busan, four days three nights," Jimin beams excitedly despite their playful banter.

"Yeah. The more the merrier, I guess?" Jungkook shrugs. "I don't mind anyone tagging along as long as Jimin doesn't mind. So, you're in or not?" He looks at Taehyung.

"Sounds fun. Count me in then." Taehyung grins, making Jimin smiles excitedly.

"Oh! Can we bring Hobi too?! Please?" Jimin gives Jungkook his puppy eyes.

"Sure." Jungkook agrees with no hesitation.

"We can't leave Byeongnam out tho...Can we bring him too?"

"This is how things unfold? You're gonna bring all your friends to this trip?" Taehyung chimes in when Jungkook says nothing.

"But I only have two friends tho..."

"You really want him to join us?" Jungkook asks softly to Jimin.

"You don't like that guy, huh?" Taehyung scoffs when Jungkook looks hesitant compared to when Jimin asks for Hobi to join.

"It's not that I don't like him. I just feel off around him." Jungkook feigns in defence.

"But you only met him once ever since you left the college."

"After many years too. People change over time, baby. I can't shrug it off."

Jimin pouts, feeling a bit disappointed at Jungkook's reluctance. "But he's still my friend, hyungie. And he's been asking to hang out for a while now. I just thought it would be nice to include him."

"You always call me that when you really want something, don't you?" Jungkook sighs, knowing he doesn't have the heart to say no to Jimin; especially when it's something based on his paranoia only.

"Fine, but if he tries anything funny, I won't hesitate to kick him out," Jungkook warns, his protective instincts kicking in.

"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him," Taehyung adds with a playful wink, earning a chuckle from Jimin.

"Yay!" Jimin's face lights up with excitement as he hugs Jungkook tightly. "I'll ask them to come over now!"

"Great! I'll be your honorary travel advisor," Taehyung declares proudly.

As they gather around the coffee table with maps, brochures, and a laptop, the trio begins discussing the details of their upcoming trip. Jimin, Jungkook, and Taehyung share ideas, preferences, and interests, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie.

As they immerse themselves in the excitement of trip planning, Jimin can't help but feel grateful for the rekindled joy in their lives. The laughter, banter, and warmth that were once lost have found their way back into their hearts.

Hours pass as they delve into the details of their itinerary, discussing places to visit, activities to try, and delicious local foods to savour. The bond between the three friends strengthens, creating new memories and reinforcing the importance of their friendship.