Jinkook Short Stories: My Roommate

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As the night dragged on, Jin couldn't help but wonder if their relationship could survive the storm that jealousy had stirred within Jungkook.

Taehyung, still nursing his jaw, glanced at Jin with a mixture of concern and confusion. "I didn't mean to intrude," he said softly, his voice calm despite the tension in the room. "I was just here to help."

"I know, and I appreciate it," Jin replied, trying to maintain his composure. "But you didn't do anything wrong, Taehyung. Jungkook just... he needs to learn to control his emotions."

"Maybe I do," Jungkook muttered, shame washing over him as he sank into a nearby chair, his head in his hands. "I can't believe I let my jealousy get the better of me."

"Jungkook," Jin said gently, moving closer, "I care about you. But you need to trust me and trust us. Acting out like this isn't the answer."

"I know," Jungkook said, looking up at Jin with a mixture of regret and longing. "I just-I don't want to lose you. I don't want to share you with anyone."

Jin felt a pang of sympathy. He could see the genuine fear in Jungkook's eyes, the fear of losing something precious. "You won't lose me," he said softly, kneeling down to Jungkook's level. "But I can't be in a relationship where I feel like I'm constantly walking on eggshells. I need you to be secure in what we have."

The silence that followed was thick with tension. Jungkook's gaze fell to the floor, shame evident in his posture. "I'm really sorry, Jin. I'll make it up to you and Taehyung, I promise."

"Just... let's try to communicate better," Jin said, his voice steady. "I don't want to hide things from you, and I don't want you to feel threatened by my friendships."

"Deal," Jungkook said, a flicker of hope igniting in his eyes. "I want to be better for you. I want to be the person you deserve."

"Then let's work on this together," Jin replied, feeling a wave of relief wash over him. "Just remember that I chose you, and I'm not going anywhere."

With a hesitant nod, Jungkook looked over at Taehyung, who was still rubbing his jaw, trying to ease the discomfort. "I'm really sorry, Taehyung," he said, sincerity filling his voice. "I didn't mean to hurt you."

Taehyung offered a small smile, though it didn't quite reach his eyes. "I appreciate that, Jungkook. Just remember, it's important to keep communication open. We're all friends here."

"Yeah, friends," Jungkook echoed, his gaze shifting back to Jin, who nodded encouragingly.

As the tension began to ease, the group settled into a more comfortable atmosphere. They shared stories, laughter, and some playful banter, though the earlier confrontation lingered in the background. Jin made a mental note to address the jealousy issue with Jungkook in the coming days.

Eventually, as the evening wound down, Jin felt a sense of normalcy return. He could see the tension in Jungkook's shoulders beginning to dissipate as they exchanged shy glances and soft touches.

"Thanks for inviting me over, Jin," Taehyung said as he stood to leave. "I really had a good time, despite the drama."

"Anytime," Jin replied, feeling grateful for Taehyung's understanding. "Let's do this again soon, but maybe with less... excitement."

Taehyung chuckled, a genuine smile returning to his face. "I'll hold you to that."

Once Taehyung left, Jungkook turned to Jin, vulnerability etched across his face. "Do you think we can really make this work?" he asked, his voice low.

"I do," Jin replied, taking Jungkook's hands in his own. "But it will take time and effort from both of us. Jealousy is a tough thing to overcome, but I believe we can get through it together."