A lie

part 24

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The plane landed smoothly on the Daegu runway, and the air felt different, calmer, yet charged with anticipation. Jungkook stretched his arms and took in the sight of the smaller airport, a stark contrast to the bustling chaos of Seoul’s.

As they exited, Taehyung glanced over at Jungkook, who was busy adjusting his cap and sunglasses. His casual attire was meant to make him blend in, but even dressed simply, Jungkook radiated a charm that made him impossible to ignore.

Outside the terminal, a familiar figure waved at them enthusiastically.

“Taehyung! Over here!”

It was Jimin, practically bouncing on his feet with excitement. His bright smile and loud voice made it easy for Taehyung to spot him.

“Jimin,” Taehyung muttered under his breath, already dreading the teasing that was sure to follow.

As they approached, Jimin’s eyes flickered to Jungkook, widening in surprise. “Oh my gosh, it’s really him!” he exclaimed, looking between Taehyung and Jungkook.

Taehyung rolled his eyes. “Yes, it’s him. Calm down, Jimin.”

Jimin ignored Taehyung, stepping closer to Jungkook with a grin. “Hello, Jungkook. I’m Jimin, Taehyung’s best friend and the person he confides in about everything.”

Jungkook blinked, clearly caught off guard. “Uh, hi,” he said, bowing politely.

“Oh, you don’t speak our dialect, do you?” Jimin asked, switching to standard Korean with a chuckle.

Jungkook shook his head, offering a small smile. “No, sorry.”

Jimin turned to Taehyung, smirking. “You didn’t teach him anything? Not even ‘hello’? What kind of boyfriend are you?”

Taehyung groaned. “Jimin, stop.”

Jimin wasn’t done, though. He wagged his finger at Taehyung, his grin widening. “So, Jungkook-ah, do you know what, this man here is biggest idiot of all, I know you know nothing about this piece of shit. Lemme tell you something," Jimin once again marched towards jungkook who wasn't understanding even one word of pure Korean from the small looking man, who calls himself taehyung's best friend.

Jungkook tilted his head, looking genuinely curious watching taehyung' best friend standing closely to him and said, "you know he's biggest pervert! The number one! You know he-"

Jungkook who was nothing but confused when taehyung came from behind and palmed Jimin's mouth before he completed sentence.

"Jimin!! You idiot!" Taehyung yelled partially, giving innocent smile to the confused model.

Jungkook blinked, confused.

Taehyung’s face turned red as he shot Jimin a glare. “Stop it, Jimin! Or else-"

“Let me breath! You bastard!" Jimin screamed almost biting at taehyung's hand.

Jungkook frowned slightly, looking between the two of them. “What’s going on?” he asked Taehyung in English.

“Nothing important,” Taehyung muttered, his ears burning. “Ignore him.”

Jimin laughed harder, clearly enjoying Taehyung’s discomfort.

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The drive to Taehyung’s village was peaceful at first. Jungkook stared out of the window, taking in the scenic beauty of the countryside. Vast fields stretched out as far as the eye could see, dotted with canals that sparkled in the sunlight. Small huts lined the dirt roads, their thatched roofs blending seamlessly with the landscape. The air smelled fresh, a mix of earth and greenery that was completely different from the city.