Love Me Back | Jikook ✔️

Chapter 2

The atmosphere in their dorm was unusually tense. The members, who usually are so loud as they shared laughter, found themselves tiptoeing around the growing tension that had taken root in the group.

Over the past few days, they couldn't help but notice the growing distance between Jimin and Jungkook  that was both weird and concerning.

It was late in the evening, and the members had gathered in the living room after a long day of rehearsals and meetings.

Namjoon, always the smart leader, glanced around at his bandmates, sensing the unease that simmered beneath their tired expressions.

"Have you guys noticed anything off between Jimin and Jungkook lately?" Namjoon finally asked, breaking the silence that had settled over them.

Taehyung was lounging on the couch with his phone in hand watching a youtube video, looked up and nodded. "Yeah, Jimin's been avoiding Jungkook. It's not like him. He would be clinging to Jungkook before"

Hoseok, sitting cross-legged on the floor, frowned in concern. "I thought it was just me, but now that you mentioned it, they haven't been their usual selves. Jimin's been quiet and Jungkook seems... lost."

Yoong, ever the observer, leaned back in his chair, his sharp eyes thoughtful. "Something's definitely up. Jimin's been keeping to himself a lot more lately, and Jungkook's been looking pretty down."

The eldest, Jin, who had been flipping through a book, set it aside and sighed. "They've always been close. Whatever's going on, we need to figure it out. This isn't good for any of us, especially with our schedules getting busier."

Namjoon nodded in agreement, his brow furrowed with concern. "I'll talk to Jimin. Maybe he'll open up to me. Hoseok, can you check in with Jungkook? He might need someone to talk to."

Hoseok nodded, concern evident in his eyes. "Of course. We can't let this affect our teamwork."

As the members discussed their plan to address the issue, Jimin stood in the doorway, unnoticed by his friends. He had overheard their conversation, and guilt washed over him.

He hadn't meant to create such trouble, but his feelings for Jungkook had become increasingly difficult to manage. The weight of his unspoken love and the fear of rejection had driven him to distance himself from the person he cared about most.

Taking a deep breath, Jimin stepped into the living room, his presence drawing the attention of his bandmates. They fell silent, their expressions a mix of surprise and concern.

"Hey, Jimin," Namjoon said gently, breaking the awkward silence. "We were just talking about you and Jungkook. Is everything okay?"

Jimin hesitated, his eyes flickering to the concerned faces of his friends. He knew he couldn't keep running from his feelings, but the thought of confessing the truth filled him with dread. He forced a smile, though it didn't reach his eyes.

"I'm fine," Jimin replied, his voice strained. "Just been... dealing with some things."

Taehyung stood up and walked over to Jimin, placing a hand on his shoulder. "You know you can talk to us, right? We're here for you."

Jimin nodded, grateful for their support but unable to find the words to explain the feelings he hid in his heart. "Thanks, Tae. I just need some time to sort things out."

Namjoon exchanged a worried glance with the others but didn't press further. "Alright, Jimin. But remember, we're not just a group or a team, we are a family. Whatever it is, we'll get through it together."

Jimin offered a small nod and smile before retreating to his room, leaving the others to ponder the depth of the issue that had come between him and Jungkook.