The New Boy

Absent lover

Two weeks had passed.The police charged both of the exploiters and both got prison time.
Jungkooks parents had tried to contact him but he still felt let down by them.
He'd thrown himself into work finally writing new songs and staying late.
Jimin tried to coax him home sometimes but he told him to leave him be.
Much as this saddened Jimin it also gave him time to put his plan into action.
He'd approached Suga to be his partner in crime and the pair had earmarked times each day for project PJ.
It was the weekly meeting and Namjoon was frowning.
"Suga who's this PJ,have you got a new client?"
"What....er yes....."
"So why haven't we seen them? And why is Jimin going to your meetings?"
"Well,actually they are very shy and Jimin helped me out the first time they came,so now they want just him to deal with forms and stuff." He lied
"Are you sure they can perform?"
"Oh they will be great....dont you think so Jimin?"
"If you say so I'm no judge."
"So how much longer will this be?"
"Actually they are amazingly quick to pick up on things,how about once they have done their first solo we put it out to see what interest it gains?"
"Suga don't you think you shouldn't hype them up too much...what if they don't offer up the goods?" Jimin said anxiously.
"Oh I think I can guarantee it will be a hit as they are pouring their soul into the song....even dedicating it to their love..."
"Well,I respect your thoughts on this Suga and I hope you're right,what's the song and when's the release ?"
"Next week and it's called " if not for you"
"Well I hope it does well but you can't keep Jimin to babysit....."
"Yer,Kookie might get jealous!" Tae retorted
"Jungkook is busy himself he won't miss me."
Jungkook frowned at that.
"I'm busy because I have fans who expect new work from me Jimin,you make it sound like I'm ignoring you!"
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to insinuate that."
"Take it easy Kook,Jimin was just sticking up for you!" Jin joined in.
"Whatever....I've got to go..." he walked out ,leaving the others staring after him and Jimin feeling deliberately snubbed.
"Well I think that's all,Jimin is he ok?"
"I try think he's upset still with his parents....thats why he's keeping so busy."
"Hmmm,well don't let him get you down,I'm sure he didn't mean to be so abrupt."
"It's fine...don't worry."
Everyone left but Suga called Jimin back.
"I lied to them....I want you to record the song tonight"
"But...I'm not ready!"
"You're more than ready but you may be home late.."
"It's ok I'll book it on Jungkooks calendar that I'm helping you....what if he records late too?"
"I've thought of that ,we will use my studio at home."
Jimin nodded," I can't believe I'm doing this,"
"The skies the limit for you Jimin,"
"That or I fall into the pool of finished before I started!"
As it happened Jungkook did work late but he then remembered his curt words and decided he'd go home and make it up to Jimin but the house was dark when he got there.
"Jimin?"
Silence greeted him, he checked his watch it was ten fifteen.
Frowning he started ringing him but he didn't pick up.
Annoyed he sat in the dark until the front door opened and a small figure sneaked in.
"Where have you been?"
Jimin jumped," Jesus Jungkook you scared me,I saw your car but thought you were asleep as the lights were off..."
"Why do you look so guilty? Where were you?"
"I was with Suga...,didn't you see your calendar?"
"I was recording....how come security locked up after I left if you were there?"
"I wasn't ,I was at....Sugas with new find he recorded his song."
"Why would he use his home studio when the workplace is where he usually does it.....Jimin are you lying....are you cheating on me?"
"What! Why would you say that,don't you trust me?"
"I trusted my parents look where that got me...."
"My god your acting so childish,I get your annoyed with what they did but they are obviously upset themselves too, you should meet up and settle this then maybe you wouldn't accuse me of things.!"
"Childish?Who was whining earlier that I was working and never here?"
"I wasn't I was saying I don't mind working with Suga as you're also busy..."
"It didn't sound like that!"
"Jungkook please can we drop it I'm tired..."
"You're tired,I'm working hard to keep the business going and fans happy while you swan around and live rent free!" Jungkook blurted... regretting it instantly as he saw the shock and hurt on Jimin's face." Jimin I....."
"Goodnight,I'm sure you'll understand if I stay in a spare room tonight.."
Jimin disappeared ,Jungkook heard a lock turning and thumped a nearby wall.
"Damn,why don't I think before I open my mouth,shit!"
He went upstairs glancing at the closed door before going into his own room,it took him a while before he got to sleep his thoughts straying to the person in the room across the hall.
Jimin didn't sleep he buried his tears in the pillow,who knew love could hurt like this...
He got back up as night turned to day. He quietly went to retrieve clean  clothes then let himself out of the house as Jungkooks alarm went off,he knew he'd be very early but hopefully his puffy eyes with dark circles under would have settled down by the time others got there.
Jungkook came from his room to see the door open across the hall,relieved he went downstairs to apologize but Jimin wasn't there.
"Fuck! He's not eaten breakfast....did he even eat last night...?" He muttered quickly having some toast and fruit with a drink before he dashed out eager to get to the company.
Jimin was in an early dance class so Jungkook after pacing outside eventually went upstairs where staff were petering in.
He was in his office when Suga walked by.
"Hey Suga!"
"Oh Kook hi..."
"Don't you think it was a bit late to keep Jimin yesterday?"
"What...?oh er yer I suppose so it I got the track done and it's gonna be a winner...."
"Why at your place not here?"
"It was...just better to do it there,"
"Why was Jimin needed....this all seems a bit suss,you and he have been spending a lot of time together,is something going on,nobody has seen or heard this new person....let me hear it!"
"I've got to finish bits up...I don't like what you're insinuating and you should know Jimin would never do anything bad like that!"
The two glared at each other then an out of breath Tae rushed in," kook why aren't you downstairs Jimin's hurt!"'