ʟᴏᴠᴇ ᴍᴀᴢᴇ • ᴠᴍɪɴ & ᴛᴀᴇᴋᴏᴏᴋ ꜰᴀɴꜰɪᴄᴛɪᴏɴ

71. Unaddressed Issues

Life is to be lived whether you're willing to or not. Some days are incredibly hard to start, let alone finish, but we have to push ourselves to get the work done.

Jimin had so much on his mind, with a lot to do and conclude, bringing things to an end for a new beginning.

He knew V wouldn't speak a word to him, adding to his worries, and he knew V was right to do so and he wanted to just bring an end to it because he wants only V and just V.

Jimin crashed at Taehyung's place the night before. The best friends talked late into the night, sharing their insecurities and empowering each other. This helped Jimin wake up with renewed energy the next day that was crucial for him to take necessary actions.

And with this, they started the next day together.

Jimin and Taehyung began their morning routine, fueled by the comforting conversation from the night before. After a quick breakfast, they headed to the university, ready to tackle their classes.

There's a different type of comfort in being accompanied by the person we feel so connected with. Like an extension of their own soul shared by another body, that's how Jimin would describe Taehyung, and so would Taehyung for Jimin.

As if their problems didn't exist when they had each other, though the traces of their problems would remain in the back of their minds.

"We agreed to start the day with new energy. Don't feel so low already." Taehyung spoke up on their way to the university, walking through the bustling streets. Jimin decided to look away from the road to his friend, hand in hand as they walked.

"It’s not like I can choose what to feel no matter how hard I try. I just feel low, knowing Dowoo won't bother to spare a glimpse of me today." Jimin whispered, to which Taehyung squeezed his hand.

"I know exactly how it feels for some reason. Pfft, stupid. But again, you have a lot to make up for today. You need to just push yourself a little, bestie. And with that being said, find Yoongi hyung right away to talk because I bet he has seen your messages but won't bother replying." Hearing Taehyung's words, Jimin only sighed.

As they walked through the bustling campus, chatting more about other things, they suddenly stumbled upon Jungkook and V in the distance, also making their way to their classes. 

Jimin's heart skipped a beat at the sight of V. The unresolved tension between them made him anxious, and he hesitated to approach. Taehyung, on the other hand, was waiting for Jungkook to end a silly challenge they had going, which made him hesitant as well.

They exchanged glances, unsure of how to proceed. The campus crowd moved around them, but at that moment, it felt like time had slowed down. 

V’s eyes held the same emptiness, as if he contained so much within and yet nothing at all. The same eyes that would light up when they met Jimin's seemed lifeless that day, as if all his soul had been drained away.

That's exactly why we call anger the little demon inside us. It's something we can't control easily, something we can't deal with or ignore, because if we do, it will only grow stronger.

For Jimin, those lifeless eyes were stealing away his life with each breath. The urge to run into those arms was overwhelming, but guilt held him back, freezing his feet to the ground.

The story wasn't different for Taehyung either. His eyes told a different tale of emotions when they met Jungkook's gaze of longing.

"If he doesn't come closer right now, I swear to God—" Taehyung murmured to himself, joining his bestie in the staring challenge with their boyfriends.