Perfect

Rhapsody

"Stop peeking, you idiots," Yoongi mutters for the hundredth time, clearly annoyed. "But look at them. They're both so cute and in love. The way Taehyung is looking at Jin." Jimin's voice is high-pitched, filled with adoration. Instinctively, Jungkook moves closer to Jimin, his hand lightly resting on his waist.

"Next in line," Hoseok whispers to Yoongi, who gives him a sharp look but says nothing.

"Do we really have to wait for Namjoon?" Yoongi grumbles, his patience thinning. "I mean, we did plan to surprise them together. And he was busy, so cut him some slack, hyung."

"Everyone here was busy, but you make time for your friends," Hoseok responds with a slight grin.

Yoongi sighs, his frustration evident. "Alright, if you can't wait, then just go inside first. We have fifteen minutes on the clock, we can wait for our friend to come." Jimin mockingly addresses Yoongi. "Jungkook tell your omega to not piss me off."

Jungkook and Jimin share a confused glance, stepping back from each other. "How did you know?" Jungkook asks, still baffled by Yoongi’s comment.

"What will they know?" Jimin shrugs it off, playfully punching Jungkook's arm. "What's there to know?"

"Us—" Jungkook starts to explain, but Jimin cuts him off sharply.

"There’s no 'us'," he says firmly, his gaze locked with Jungkook's, who visibly flinches at his words.

Yoongi, sensing the tension between them both, exhales deeply, regretting that he had even started this conversation. "Alright, Jimin, you guys are grown-ups. It's obvious both of you have been together for the longest time now, and we’re your friends. We're the last people to put you on a pedestal and make you run for it. So take it easy, okay?"

Jungkook stares at Jimin, his emotions roiling inside his stomach. He moves a few steps away from the omega, confused about the need to keep their relationship hidden now thag everyone has caught on. He didn't understand why they couldn't just be open about it.

"Sorry, guys, I'm late," Namjoon rushes in, slightly out of breath. "I was in the studio..." His words falter as he senses the change in atmosphere. "Is everything okay?" he asks, directing his attention to Jungkook. "Why does your scent smell so sou—?"

"Alright, let’s go inside," Hoseok cuts in, sensing the awkwardness. He quickly opens the door to the room, and Yoongi and Namjoon follow him inside. Jimin stays behind, throwing a last jab at Jungkook. "This is all your fault. I told you not to cling to me, but you did. Now everyone knows."

Jungkook stands still for a moment, taking in Jimin’s words. He takes a deep breath, willing himself to push the feelings aside. After a few seconds, he enters the room joining everyone else.

He moves directly to Taehyung and wraps him in a hug, but Taehyung immediately notices the slump in his shoulders, the forced smile that doesn't reach his eyes. "Congratulations, hyung," Jungkook mutters, his voice tinged with something unspoken.

"What's wrong with you?" Taehyung asks, his brow furrowing with concern.

"Nothing," Jungkook lies, trying to mask the hurt behind his words.

"Let’s talk after this, okay?" Taehyung says, his voice soft. "Don't hide it from me." He pulls back from the hug but doesn't let go of the conversation.

Jungkook leans down to kiss Seokjin’s forehead. "Congratulations, hyung."

"No one else would go this far except for jungkook," hoseok smiles softly. Taehyung had placed so much trust in Jungkook, he can trust him with his whole life.