Beautiful Mistakes.

23.

It was their night in the woods, and everyone was having a blast camping, especially the younger kids. They were free from school, homework, and teachers—just pure fun. However, Jungkook was still itching to try drinking alcohol. He had pleaded with Jin and Namjoon to bring some drinks into the woods, but his request remained unfulfilled.

"Hey, I've sent them to bed. Now let’s drink," Jin whispered to the others.

The older guys, gathered in Jin and Namjoon's tent, tiptoed out, trying not to attract the younger ones' attention. They didn’t want the kids to find out they were drinking secretly, especially Jungkook, because he would definitely make a scene if he discovered it.

"Check this out," Jin said, waving two fancy bottles of vodka.

The boys got their glasses ready, eagerly waiting for Jin to pour the drinks. Once he finished, they lightly clinked their glasses together, whispering a soft cheers before downing the liquor in one go.

Ahh, so relaxing.

Jungkook's POV:

I was getting really frustrated with every second that passed because I couldn’t fall asleep at all. Something felt off, but I couldn’t quite figure out what it was. Jin hyung never sends me to bed this early; it wasn’t even 10 yet.

What if they were drinking? I thought to myself.

But if they were, I should be hearing some noise or laughter, yet everything outside was eerily quiet.

What if a bear attacked them? That idea sent chills down my spine.

I quickly sat up in bed, causing Tae to jump a little.

"What’s wrong, Kook?" Taehyung asked, his voice filled with concern.

"Taetae, the hyungs are missing," Jungkook said, starting to panic.

"What? But they said they’d be discussing something personal," Taehyung replied, shaking Jimin and Hosu to wake them up.

"Yeah, but do you hear them talking? They might be in trouble," Jungkook insisted.

"WHAT? WHO'S IN TROUBLE?" Jimin exclaimed, sitting up abruptly.

"Nothing, he’s just being dramatic," Taehyung reassured him.

"I’m going to check on them," Jungkook said, grabbing a knife as if he was ready to confront something dangerous.

"Wait, we’re coming too," Hosu said, stretching like he didn’t care at all.

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"Pour me another drink," Namjoon said, passing the glass to Jin.

By this point, the guys were pretty tipsy, except for Hoseok, who had a low tolerance and wanted to avoid a hangover. Their faces were flushed, and they were slurring their words.

Suddenly, a strange noise caught their attention. Someone was moving behind the tent. At first, they thought it was the younger ones, but they never approached quietly. Namjoon stood up and whispered for everyone to stay calm. He picked up a stick and cautiously moved toward the sound. Out of nowhere, four boys in thick coats and beanies appeared, their faces red from the cold. One of them was brandishing a knife.

Yeah, definitely kids.

Namjoon warned everyone not to scream. Jungkook was glaring at them, holding glasses filled with alcohol, his eyes blazing with anger as he marched toward the boys gathered around the bonfire.

"Jungkook we are can exp-"

Before they could finish, Jungkook flopped down on the ground, crossing his arms over his chest.

"Get up, Jungkook," Jin said with a sigh, clearly tired of this same old routine.

"Why did you all lie?" he asked, his tone serious.

"Kook, get up. I'm warning you," Jin replied, setting his glass aside.

Just as Jin was about to stand, he noticed Jimin, Taehyung, and Hosu mimicking Jungkook's actions, which made him feel a bit proud of their silly rebellion.

"We're offended, and we're going to fight for our rights!" the younger boys declared.

"Your rights? Ha! We’ll all end up in jail for days," Namjoon chimed in.

"Why can't we drink?" Jungkook questioned.

"Because you’re all underage! Now get up before I step on you," Jin said, clearly frustrated.

"N.o.p.e."

"Fine, stay there," Jin said, returning to his drink.

The boys exchanged glances, as if they were plotting something together. Jungkook stood up and walked toward the cliff, clearing his throat to grab everyone's attention. He flashed a big grin.

"If you won’t let us drink, then I’ll jump!" Jungkook threatened.

The other three boys, except for Jin, jumped up to stop him, but Jin held them back.

"He’s not going to jump," Jin said calmly.

"And how do you know that?" Yoongi challenged.

"If he was really going to jump, Taehyung would have run over to stop him before any of us could," Jin said, taking a sip of his drink.

"You really know them well," Hoseok said, impressed by Jin's insight.

"Jungkook, come back! I’m letting you all drink," Jin said, rolling his eyes.

Jin knew he had to give in because these little troublemakers would keep up their ridiculous act until they got what they wanted. The kids rushed to the bonfire, holding their glasses up, eagerly waiting for the drink. Jin stood up and playfully smacked their heads before pouring some drink and diluting it with plenty of water.

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" Taehhyung tell me how you mett Jwancock," Hoseok asked, his words all jumbled together.

Taehyung reminisced about the past, saying, "He and I used to go to the same school, and we still do. One day, I saw him standing up to a bully, and I thought he was so cool that I started flirting with him." He laughed at how he used to flirt with Jungkook without any shame.

"What about you, Hoseok?"

"We're not dating," Hoseok replied, shaking his head.

"I had just come out of a tough time when I got his text. At first, he was really annoying, but after hearing his story, I realized he wasn't a bad guy," Yoongi explained.

"Depression?" Hoseok asked, intrigued.

"Yeah, it was just a dumb relationship. The guy I loved, Minho, cheated on me, and I was heartbroken," Yoongi said with a chuckle.

"Alright, everyone, it's time for bed," Jin announced, noticing that everyone was pretty drunk and needed to sleep.

"Boo, what a spoiler," Jungkook said, stumbling over a rock.

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AHH ITS SO TIRING