BETWEENUS//taekook//vkook // Yoonmin

EPISODE 4

Jungkook walked into his home, expecting peace and quiet. But he found Jimin there.
"Jimin, what are you doing here?" Jungkook asked, surprised.

"I came to study with you, but you weren't here," Jimin replied.

Jungkook's mom emerged from the kitchen.

"Jimin, you're welcome to stay for dinner!"

Jimin's face lit up."Thanks, Mrs. Jung!"

Jungkook's thoughts drifted to Taehyung.
The image of him crying lingered.

Jimin noticed Jungkook's distraction.
"Hey, everything okay?"

Jungkook forced a smile."Yeah, just tired."

But Jimin's knowing gaze made Jungkook wonder. How long could he keep his secret hidden?

AFTER A FEW MINUTES.

Jimin spoken, "Jungkook, you never got tired? " Jimin said, concern etched on his face."Can you tell me what's going on?" Jimin's voice softened. "You've been distant from me lately."

Jungkook's eyes dropped. Avoiding Jimin's piercing gaze nothing's going on, Jimin," Jungkook muttered.

But Jimin wasn't convinced.
"Kook, we've been friends since childhood
"I know when something's bothering you."

Jungkook's shoulders tensed.
Trapped between secrecy and loyalty.
"Jimin, trust me," Jungkook pleaded. "It's nothing."

Jimin's expression turned skeptical.
"Fine, but know this: I'm here for you."
"When you're ready to talk."

Jungkook nodded.
Grateful for Jimin's understanding.
But the weight of his secret remained.
Unspoken. Hidden. For now.

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"Jimin, I want to tell you something," Jungkook said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I want you to be the first to know."

Jimin's curiosity was piqued.
"What is it, Kook?"

Jungkook took a deep breath.
"I think I like Taehyung."

Jimin's face fell.
"What? No way, Kook. You can't be serious."

Jungkook nodded."I am."

Jimin shook his head.
"No, Kook. You don't even know him that well."

Jungkook's determination hardened.
"That's exactly why I want to get to know him better."

Jimin's disapproval was palpable.
"Kook, think about this. You don't know what you're getting yourself into."

"First, look at yourself, then at Taehyung," Jimin said, his tone blunt.
"There's no chance for a guy like you."

Jungkook's eyes narrowed."What's that supposed to mean?"

Jimin crossed his arms.
"You're reckless, impulsive, and emotional."

Taehyung's calm and collected."

Jungkook's face heated.
"You think I'm not good enough for him?"

Jimin's expression softened.
"Kook, I'm just being realistic."You two are polar opposites."

Jungkook's jaw clenched. I'll prove you wrong, Jimin.""I'll show you I can change."
For Taehyung.

"don't waste your time, Jungkook," Jimin said, his voice sharp. "Taehyung is in a higher class, not like loser like you."

Jungkook's eyes flashed. "Shut up, Jimin."
His voice low, menacing."You don't know anything about Taehyung."

Jimin raised an eyebrow.
"Oh, I don't?" "Everyone knows Taehyung he's the school's prince." Unreachable, untouchable."