Forever In My Heart

THE PENDANT

Taehyung pov

The bus doors hissed open, releasing a wave of tired students into the cool evening air. I shouldered my bag and hopped off, my steps quickening as i scrolled through a message from Jimin.

"Made your favorite kimchi fried rice, tae! Come home before it gets cold!" The mere mention of his favorite dish had his stomach grumbling in anticipation, my mouth was watering just by thinking about my favorite food

I practically sprinted down the sidewalk. The familiar route to my dorm seemed shorter today, i dodged groups of chattering students and even pushed them unknowingly, don't get me wrong I apologized to them....umm not really

I widened my eyes in shock when a car was about to hit me, My breath hitched, a strangled gasp escaping my lips. Every instinct in my body screamed at me to move, to get out of the way. But my legs felt frozen seeing the headlights blindingly bright

I immediately crouched down, I squeezed my eyes shut, A desperate prayer, a jumble of words I hadn't uttered in years, spilled from my lips. Time seemed to slow down

The car stopped just few inches away from me "Hey are you okay?" I heard a warm voice and after few seconds i felt a hand on my shoulder

I sighed in relief and a shaky breath escaped my lips as i slowly opened my eyes.

"Yes I am fine" I said, my voice came out a little breathless

My smile faded when i saw the person kneeling infront of me wearing a police uniform looking undeniably handsome with his broad shoulders and a sharp jawline

"a cop" i muttered to myself with a frown

"Hey are you alright ? I am sorry if you got injured-

"Yes I have a serious injury and i got hit by your damn car right here" i said pushing that cop's hand away from me, as i pointed towards my shoulder, which had no bruises or injuries.

"But I cannot see your bruise-

"Yes you cops cannot see anything, you guys can't even see the difference between good and bad, always hungry for bribes and money" i mumbled the last line to myelf glaring at the cop.

"I don't know who gives license to people like you" i said getting up from the road brushing the dust off his pants.

"Excuse me?!" He asked in disbelief and I could feel that he is trying to control his anger

"Be thankful to God that my mood is good today, otherwise I would have put you in jail" i rolled my eyes walking away not wanting to talk with him anymore

But suddenly I stopped walking when I heard him saying something in a loud voice

"Atleast tell me your name"

Taking a deep breath, I turned back and I saw the cop smirking at me, He was still kneeling there, one knee on the ground, his one hand on the ground and his other hand was resting above his knee

how dare he??!! The audacity to ask my name on our first meet and looking so ridiculously handsome while doing it!

I opened my mouth to give him some sarcastic reply but nothing came out of my mouth, my brain usually so quick with words, but this time it was totally blank

The cop's smirk widened, a hint of challenge in it. I hated to admit it, but i found my self strangely attracted to the cop

I rolled my eyes as I turned back walking away from there ignoring the cop

Taehyung practically slammed the dorm door shut behind him, the sound echoing through the small space. Jimin, sprawled on the couch with a gaming controller clutched in his hand, jumped at the sudden noise.

"Whoa, tae scared me!" he asked, concern lacing his voice. Taehyung usually entered the dorm with a boxy grin but today he was making a weird face

Tae sighed kicking off his shoes and letting his backpack slump to the floor with a heavy thud

Taehyung slumped onto the chair opposite Jimin, his shoulders slumped and a deep frown creasing his forehead.

"What happened tae ?" Jimin asked sitting beside him

"Not a good day," tae mumbled shaking his head remembering the memory of his encounter with that handsome cop.

After seeing taehyung's worried face, Jimin's expression softened.  "Alright, well how about you go freshen up and I'll bring you the fried rice?"

The mention of food, especially Jimin's legendary fried rice, was enough to make taehyung happy, A big boxy smile, this time wider and brighter, spread across his face. "Okay! Bring me a double portion, my chim."

Tae giggled kissing jimin on his cheek and made his way towards his room to take a quick warm shower

Taehyung walked out of his room feeling lighter, He caught a whiff of the fried rice as he reached to the living room, the savory aroma instantly lifting his moom he smiled as he spotted Jimin bustling around the kitchen, a spatula expertly flipping golden grains of rice in a pan reheating it again

"Smells amazing!" Taehyung chuckled

Jimin glanced up, a wide grin splitting his face. "Thanks tae! Turn on the TV, fried rice will be ready in a sec."

Tae grabbed a fresh towel from the rack and dried his hair, He padded across the living room, his bare feet sinking comfortably into the worn rug, He turned of their TV and he started searching their favorite drama on netflix

He saw Jimin bringing a steaming plate overflowing with fried rice in front of Taehyung, along with a pair of chopsticks and a cold glass of water. "Dig in, Tae!" Jimin winked

Taehyung eagerly grabbed his chopsticks, the aroma of the fried rice making his stomach rumble. Fluffy white rice with perfectly caramelized vegetables and bits of savory meat filled the plate. He took a large bite, savoring the familiar flavors that always seemed to lift his spirits.

"Mmm, s-so good," he mumbled between mouthfuls, he moaned as he took more bites

Jimin chuckled, spooning a generous portion of rice onto his own plate. "Thanks, Tae. I added a little extra spice this time, just the way you like it."

Tae smiled nodding his head, Just as Taehyung was about to shove another bite of fried rice into his mouth, Jimin frowned tilting his head, his eyes landing on Taehyung's neck.

"TAE" Jimin said, his brow furrowed slightly

"Where's your diamond pendant???"