Stuck With You | Jikook | Complete

Chapter 35. 365 Days.(M)

Jimin's eyes fluttered open to the sound of birds chirping by his window. But this time the omega, remembered he was at his old home, where he used to live with his mother, not at Jungkook's lavish penthouse. Rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms with a yawn, Jimin pulled the blanket away and shuffled to the washroom with his eyes still half-closed. After a quick shower, a habit he never broke, he stood in front of the mirror brushing his teeth, eyes still closed as if the shower wasn't enough to fully wake him.

Feeling oddly sleepy, he walked out of the bathroom and rummaged through his closet. His eyes were heavy as he pulled out a new green dress, similar to the yellow one he wore the previous day, a dress he had already fallen in love with because the fabric felt so good on his skin. He unwrapped the towel from his hair and tossed it on the back of the chair in front of the vanity. Living alone in the house, he felt no need to check his appearance.

Still rubbing his eyes, Jimin walked out of his bedroom, only to be startled by a broad figure standing in the middle of the living room. "Jungkook!" he exclaimed, forgetting all honorifics.

Jungkook didn’t even acknowledge the lack of honorifics. His eyes were dead serious and filled with a pain that made Jimin feel anxious. He wanted to ask what was wrong but held himself back. The alpha had already made him feel like an outsider with a single act the night before.

Jimin stood frozen, unsure of what to say. Jungkook's gaze pierced through him, making his heart race. He tried to read the emotions in Jungkook's eyes but found it difficult. The silence between them was heavy, filled with unspoken words and unresolved feelings.

Finally, Jimin took a hesitant step forward. "Jungkook, what are you doing here?"

Jungkook's jaw tightened. He took a deep breath, struggling to keep his emotions in check. "We need to talk, Jimin."

Jimin looked at Jungkook's appearance and felt a rush of emotions. He wanted to cry, to hug the alpha so hard, to complain about all the things Jungkook had done to him. He craved the comfort of Jungkook's warm embrace around his cold body. But everything had changed so drastically in just one night. His Jungkook, his hyung, his alpha no longer belonged to him. This alpha standing in front of him, so handsome and strong in the clothes Jimin loved seeing on Jungkook, was now legally someone else's.

Jimin bit his bottom lip to hold back a sob. He took a deep breath, looking down to control his emotions. He didn’t want to look weak in front of Jungkook. "Hmm... you can start speaking," Jimin said coldly, avoiding eye contact as he knew he wouldn’t be able to control his tears once their eyes met. He walked to the kitchen, feeling Jungkook’s hurt gaze follow him. Jungkook was pained by Jimin’s refusal to look at him, wondering if Jimin was already done with him, no longer willing to trust him?

Jungkook looked up to the ceiling to put his tears at bay and followed Jimin to the kitchen. "What would you like to have? Tea, coffee, or water?" Jimin offered while pouring himself a glass of juice. He waited but got no response, although he could feel the alpha's presence in the kitchen. Jimin poured a glass of water and placed it on the counter in front of Jungkook, who stood on the other side. In return, Jungkook put his phone beside the glass, showing the zoomed-in picture of Jimin and Taehyung, the phone's brightness on high.

Jimin's breath hitched for a second. He hadn't looked up or even thought about it. He put his glass of juice down on the counter and closed his eyes, hanging his head as all the pain Jungkook had caused him resurfaced. The vivid flashbacks of Jungkook kissing Eva in front of hundreds of cameras made his eyes well up with tears.

Meanwhile, Jungkook gritted his teeth, his eyes narrowing in anger at Jimin’s casual behavior. The omega showed no regret, wasn’t looking at him, and didn’t say it was a mistake or anything. He remained silent. "What is this, Jimin? Can you please explain to me?" Jungkook growled lowly.