A Week Later

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Jimin pov

 I walk down the hallway while dragging my feet. My mind keeps replaying everything over and over again on repeat when I want it to leave my head. I haven't had a good nights sleep in days because every time I start to fall asleep, I think Mr.Il will attack me again.

I've been trying to keep up my act as much as possible, but I feel like at any moment I could crack open and that's the last thing I want. Jin is finally happy and is dating Namjoon and I can't ruin that. He'll be devastated...

"Jimin!" Taehyung calls from behind me and I stop in my tracks. I exhale as I turn to face him and plaster a bright smile on my face.

"Hey, I was just walking to the cafeteria." I beam as Taehyung slings his arm over my shoulders.

"Great, me too." He replies. "You know your friend Minjae is amazing. I'm supposed to be meeting up with him later today at Bapoon." 

I smile at Taehyung's happiness. Everyone else being in a good mood helps lessen the pressure in my heart. "I know he's nice." I flashback to how he saved me from Mr.Il and I know that's not something I could ever repay. "I'm glad you two are getting along."

"Thanks, so how are things going with you and Yoongi?" I shiver at his name.

...Yoongi.

We haven't had a conversation that last longer than a minute all week when it was just us and it's all because of me. I know he can tell that I'm hurting and I refuse to give him the opportunity to cross examine me. "Oh, we're...going." 

Taehyung frowns at my answer and says, "That doesn't sound good. Does he need a little push?" More like I need a little push.

"Eh. Things are just going slow, but I don't want to rush into anything." Taehyung sighs as we enter the cafeteria. We walk over to our table and greet everyone as we take our seats. I do have to say that us sitting together has gotten less awkward and everyone has loosened up.

"I was wondering where you were." Jin exclaims as I sit next to him. 

"Oh...around." I respond as I rest my things down.

"I brought your lunch." Jin takes out a container full of sides and chopsticks before sliding it towards me. I thank him, but just stare at in because I'm not in the mood to eat anything. "Are you going to open it?"

"O-oh...yeah. I will." I stare at my lunch for a second before opening it and picking up my chopsticks. I stuff some of the kimchi into my mouth and smile. "Wow, Jin this is really good." 

Jin laughs faintly, "You feeling alright Jimin?" I perk up in my seat and grin.

"Of course I am. So what was everyone talking about?" I look around the table and Jungkook clears his throat before speaking.

"Well, we were planning to go to Bapoon later and hang out with Hoseok for a few hours. Do you want to come."

"Noooo! That means that you'll be there during my first date with Minjae!" Taehyung exclaims while holding his cheeks in despair.

Everyone laughs at his remark, but then focus back on me as Taehyung pulls out his phone to text Minjae about the sudden development. "So can you come?" Jungkook questions again.

I rub my sweaty hands on my jeans as I look at all their expected faces. I could use this as a reason to get out the house. Even though Mr.Il hasn't done anything since that day doesn't mean he won't try something soon. 

"Yeah, I don't see why not." Everyone cheers and I find my eyes landing on Yoongi across the table. He has his head resting in his hands as he stares intensely at me.

I pull my shirt collar away from my neck as I feel my temperature rise. His gaze doesn't leave mine and I shrink in my seat. It's like he's shining a light on all my insecurities and secrets.

"Jimin?" My head snaps to Jin who's giving me a confused look. "You seem really out of it today. Is something up?"

I wave my hands in front of my face and rack my brain for something to cover up my tracks when it clicks. "I got a C on my math test and it's been bugging me because it was silly mistakes."

Jin's face softens and he rubs my back. "Aw, you'll do better on the next one. I can help you study if you want."

I smile and nod my head. "Yeah, I would appreciate that."

Hoseok perks up and says, "You know the talent show...I wanted to invite you all to come next friday." He bows his head timidly as he waits for rejection.

Namjoon is the first to speak up. "That sounds like fun. Want to come Princess?" He asks Jin who blushes at the nickname.

"Y-yeah, I'll be there." He replies and I smile at how cute they are. I want them to last a really long time.

"I'll go if Jimin comes." Yoongi interjects and I give him a puzzled look. Hoseok eyes me as he waits to see what I'll say.

"Um, yeah. I guess I could make it out." I mumble, not caring that I can't perform. 

I don't feel like dancing.

"I'm going to invite Minjae." Taehyung chimes in and I'm thankful for his save. Even if he doesn't know it.

I take another bite of my food and listen to the conversation and add comments where they're needed.

So far so good...

A/N Bam,another chapter! I can't wait to see your reactions later. Cue evil laugh. *mwahaha!* Leave your comments and vote please. Until next time my Burritos, Deuces!

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