The Kissing Bet PJMxOC

Damage Control

I wake up to my phone buzzing on my bedside table. I squint my eyes, seeing Nari’s name appearing. I slowly sit up and take my phone. I glance at Jimin. He was curled up on his side with his hand now resting on my thigh. His breathing was steady as his chest rose and fell.

“Hello?”

“Nalia. Is Jimin with you?” Nari’s  voice was like a whisper.

I smile and run my hand through his hair. “Yes he is.” Suddenly, I hear shouting on Naris' end of the phone. “What's with the yelling?”

“Nalia, Taehyung found out.” Nari pauses, and the shouting gets louder. “He found out that Jimin and you kissed last night, and he's furious. Jungkook is trying to calm him down, but instead, they ended up in a screaming match.”

I roll my eyes. “I'll try and wake Jimin up, and we will figure something out.”

“Please do something. I don't want Taehyung beating someone up.”

I chuckle. “Everything will be fine. I'll text you later.”

I end the call and shift my full attention to Jimin. His lips were pouted, and some of his hair fell in his face. I bend closer and kiss his forehead. A smile spreads across his face. I poke his nose. “Jimin.”

Jimin shakes his head and brings both of his hands under his head. “Nalia.” He says without opening his eyes.

I poke his nose again. “Jimin, we are in trouble. Taehyung found out we kissed last night.”

“We did more than kiss.” He finally opens his eyes and gives me a seductive gaze.

I giggle. “Nari wants our help with damage control. Apparently, Jungkook and Taehyung are in a screaming match right now.”

Jimin sighs and rolls on to his back, stretching his arms. “I guess we should head over there.”

I nod. “We should get moving.”

Jimin sits up and kisses my lips quickly. “Let's go try and calm him down.”

*****~~~~~~******

Jimin and I could hear the screaming from outside the apartment building. We quickly climb the stairs and open the apartment door. Nari was sitting on the couch with fear in her eyes watching Jungkook, and Taehyung yell back and forth.

“What is going on?!” Jimin walks over to his friends. I walk over to Nari and bring her into a hug, trying to reassure her.

Taehyung’s eyes shift focus to Jimin. Anger can easily be seen in them, Jimin doesn’t flinch. “Jimin, I warned you to stay away from Nalia! I thought I could trust you and you could respect my request!” Taehyung takes a step towards Jimin, but Jungkook puts a hand on his chest to prevent him from getting any closer.

“I tried. I really tried.” Jimin looks over at me. “But I couldn’t help myself, Tae. She is everything to me. She's beautiful, smart, funny…I think about her all the time.” His eyes never left mine as he spoke those words.

Taehyung groans. “She is MY cousin Jimin. I dont want my friends and family to mix like this. It's just going to end badly.” He walks to the other side of the kitchen island, scratching the back of his head. “I won't allow this.”

“Taehyung!” I get up and walk over to the kitchen island across from him. “You have no right to interfere in this part of my life. I am only a year younger than you!”

“Nalia can you find your own friends? It's bad enough that Nari is dating Jungkook. Sometimes, I just need time away from you. If you and Jimin ever break up, it will make this friendship so weird, and I dont want to deal with that.” Taehyung leans back on the kitchen counter.

I roll my eyes and walk around to stand in front of him. “First of all, do NOT bring Nari into this. She and Jungkook are happy together, so you should be happy for them. Second, it is not my problem that you don't want to deal with what COULD happen. Jimin and I could break up, sure. You don't know how it COULD happen, though. It could be mutual. It could be a huge blowup. You don't know, though. For all you know,  we COULD not break up. This doesn't involve you. It is mostly between me and Jimin. If you need space from me, just say so. I don't need to see you every week either fyi.” I stare at him, trying to gauge his reaction. He doesn't show anything on his face, but I wasn't about to let him get away with this.

“Taehyung.” Jimin slips his hand into mine and pulls me back. I glance at him but continue my glare at Taehyung. “I promise I will take care of her. I can't help my feelings.”

Taehyung glares at our intertwined hands and then back at Jimin. “You care about her?” Jimin doesn't hesitate to nod. He rolls his eyes and looks down to me. “Nalia, why can't I have my own things? Why do I always have to share with you?”

“What the fuck Taehyung?” Jimin squeezes my hand. “Jimin is not some toy for you to keep away from me! We are adults now. If Jimin and I develop feelings for each other, then it is up to us on whether we want to pursue it. You can blame me all you want. I started it! Jimin tried to push me away but I wouldn't listen. I wanted him and he wanted me.” I look up at Jimin and we smile at each other. “I don't care if you approve. As long as Jimin will have me, I will be by his side.”

I look at Taehyung as he walks over to the both of us. He looks at both of us. “I don't want anyone breaking each others hearts then. I will be even more pissed if I have to pick up anyone's broken heart. You are both warned.” He glances over at Jungkook and Nari on the couch. “Im going to the gym.” Taehyung grabs his car keys and wallet and walks out the door.

Jimin squeezes my hand as he looks over to Jungkook. “Well,” Jimin chuckles. “That could've gone worse.”

Jungkook slides his hand into Nari’s. “I was about to throw a punch at him for bringing Nari into the fight.”

Nari stands up and kisses Jungkook’s cheek. “He isn't mad at us. He was hurting and blurting out anything that came to mind.”

“Pff.” I roll my eyes. “He can be so childish sometimes. I can't help it if his friends are also my friends, or if one of my friends is dating one of his. Can't he just let others be happy?”

Jimin pulls me into an embrace. “Thank you for the backup. I'm sorry this happened.”

I shake my head. “I'm willing to fight for you.” I pull back and look over at Jungkook and Nari.

“Should we all go out for brunch then? I didn't get to eat anything yet.” Jimin rubs his stomach. I try not to freeze at the mention of food.

Nari nods. “I think brunch would be good. Jungkook?” He also nods and heads to the door. He grabs his keys and wallet. The rest of us follow him out the door.