BETWEENUS//taekook//vkook // Yoonmin

PART 30

Jimin stood up abruptly. "I've had enough."

Taehyung said calmly, "Calm down, Jimin. It's just the beginning."

Just then, Yoongi entered the restaurant.
"Sorry I'm late!" He announced.

Taehyung rolled his eyes. "You're always late, nothing new."

Yoongi asked, "So what did I miss?"

Jungkook says, "At least greet us first.

What, am i going to get from greeting you?"
Yoongi smirked.

What did I expect from that sleeping cat?
Jungkook muttered under his breath.

Yoongi turned to Jimin's side and says, Wow, who's this handsome man?"

"That's Jimin, Jungkook's friend," Taehyung replied.

"It's nice meeting Jimin," Yoongi said, his introduction smooth as silk. "I'm Yoongi. We haven't met, but I've heard so many great things about you."

Jimin's eyes narrowed, his tone laced with anger. "Great things like what?"

Yoongi's mental monologue kicked in: "He's not only a husband stealer but also mannerless.

Yoongi's expression remained charming, unaffected by Jimin's hostility. "Oh, just that you're an amazing friend to Jungkook."

Jimin's scowl deepened. "That's all?"

Yoongi's smile never wavered. "For now. I'm sure I'll discover more...fascinating qualities as we get to know each other better."

Taehyung watched with satisfaction as Yoongi expertly diverted Jimin's attention.

Jungkook leaned into Taehyung, his voice barely audible. "Thanks, Tae. You're genius."

Taehyung's eyes sparkled. "Anytime, Kookie. Now, let's enjoy our breakfast while Yoongi works his magic."

Yoongi asked, "So Jimin, what do you do for living?"

Jimin, with an angry face, replied, "What do you want from me?"

Taehyung asked, "Where are your manners, Jimin?

Jungkook put his hand on Taehyung to calm him down.

"Just making a conversation," Yoongi replied.

Jimin's gaze drifted to Jungkook; his eyes softened.

But Jungkook was lost in Taehyung's gaze.

"Why you never notice me, Jungkook? Am I not good for you?" Jimin whispered to himself.

Taehyung's eyes locked onto Yoongi's; he came closer and whispered, "Make sure he doesn't get closer to Jungkook."

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Yoongi softly intervened, attempting to divert Jimin's attention. "So Jimin, are you single?"

Jimin replied, "No. Now leave me alone."

Yoongi's eyebrows rose, intrigued by Jimin's abrupt response.

"Ah, taken, huh?" Yoongi asked, his tone playful.

Jimin's expression turned icy.

"Yes, taken. Now leave me alone."

Taehyung's gaze met Yoongi's, a silent "thank you" exchanged.

Jungkook remained oblivious, lost in Taehyung's eyes.

Jimin's thoughts swirled: "If only Jungkook saw me that way...".

Yoongi leaned back, a calculating glint in his eye. "I'll leave you alone... for now," he said with a sly smile.

AFTER SOMETIMES.