/My Secret Crush / Jikook~

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⚠️ slight mature content ahead ⚠️

Afterward, Jimin is unaware of what's happening in the movie. His attention is fixated on his plush lips and Jungkook, who occasionally feeds him popcorn.

As the film concludes, the couple in front remains seated, anticipating the post-credits scene.

Jimin, uninterested in it, rises, saying, "Let's go."

Jungkook responds with a simple "Mm."

Observing Taehyung motionless, Jimin leans in to check on him. His 3D glasses lay beside him, suggesting he's dozed off.

Uncertain if Taehyung had been watching them before, Jimin stays composed. He gently nudges Taehyung's shoes to rouse him, saying, "Hyung, let's head out."

They both exit the cinema and head towards the parking lot.

Jungkook drives to Jimin's university and finds a nearby parking spot. Jimin unfastens his seatbelt, preparing to leave the car. Suddenly, Taehyung speaks up, "I'm going home now."

Jimin turns, puzzled, "What?"

Taehyung exits the car without a word.

Jimin, feeling uneasy, glances at Jungkook. He asks hesitantly, "Did he see us earlier?"

Jungkook smiles, reassuring, "He shouldn't have."

Jimin exhales and steps out of the car, walking to Taehyung's side. Worried, he mumbles, "Hyung, why leave now? Couldn't you go back with Jungkook hyung? You two need time to catch up,"

Taehyung responds, glancing at his phone. "I'm heading back to Busan right now."

Jimin, taken aback, exclaims, "Huh? Now? It's 09:00 p.m."

Taehyung remains indifferent, stating, "I'll check for any available flights at the airport."

Jungkook also steps out of the car, raising his eyebrows at Taehyung's sudden decision to leave.

"You're leaving, like right now?" Jungkook questions.

Taehyung looks at Jungkook with a hint of something unsaid, then gently pinches Jimin's cheek, saying, "Take care of yourself. I'll head off."

Jimin, with a hint of disappointment, murmurs, "Didn't you say you'd go back in August?"

Taehyung responds casually, "I have things to attend to."

Surprised and a bit hurt, Jimin asks, "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I took a day off today, planning to spend the weekend with you. Why suddenly decide to leave now?"

Taehyung teases, "Is it worth it to have you take me around?"

Feeling a mix of emotions, Jimin vents, "You don't even have work, why rush home? If you only planned a short visit, why come at all?"

Taehyung retorts, "Don't say I have no work. And It's been six months since you visited home."

Despite the mixed feelings, Jimin finds solace in Taehyung's presence, feeling a sense of relief and happiness even in this unexpected turn of events.

Jungkook chimes in, "Hold on a sec, I'll give you a ride to the airport later."

"I know you enjoy the hassle, but I'm concerned about missing the last flight," Taehyung remarks. "I better head out now. Make sure to look after this silly bean. Truly, he's nineteen but acts like he's nine."

Silence fills the air momentarily.

With plenty of taxis nearby, Taehyung swiftly hails one for his journey.