A Flower of...Love

17- No Pain

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Namjoon POV

I was still in Jimin's apartment, sitting on that same chair, everything seemed to be the same.

But there was one thing that changed drastically. My feelings. My emotions.

The phone call with Jin is stuck in my mind like how glue sticks to paper. His voice, beautiful voice, is planted in my head like cravings on a stone.

I looked at Jimin who was smiling at me, but Jin seemed to be the only thing that I can think of right now. Every single space in my head is occupied by one person.

"Thanks Jimin. I mean I still don't know where Jin is, but thanks for letting me hear his voice." I stood up and hugged my friend. Yes I forgave him.

"Hyung..."

"Shh. Don't say anything. I have to say sorry for shouting at you."

"No hyung... you are squeezing too tightly. I can barely breath. Pabo." I feel a force pushing me away, and when I looked down I saw Jimin's small hands on my huge chest.

"Oops sorry..."

"It's ok, I have to go work now, I only took the half day off."

Jimin stared at me for a while, his look starting to get a bit weird. "So, are you going to leave? Or..."

"Oh right I'm sorry. Can I stay here for a while though? There's a lot to take in."

"Sure. Just don't touch anything. I don't want to see a destroyed house by the time I get back."

The moment Jimin walked out the door, the conversation with Jin replayed in my head.

Flashback

Jin

"He...hello?"

Namjoon

"Ji...Jin?"

"Is that really you?"

"Yes, yes it's me."

"..."

"I...I..."

"I know Namjoon. I know."

"I guess I have to say sorry..."

"For everything"

"..."

"Where are you???"

"I'm sorry."

"I can't tell you. I know I'm being selfish, but I promise I will explain it to you once I...once this ends."

"What?"

"Once what ends?"

"What is happening Jin? Are you ok?"

"Yes the one thing you need to know is that I am safe."

"I am coming back"

"What...why..."

"Why are acting like this too? All you tell me is that you are safe! How can I be sure? You are missing Jin, I don't know where you are!"

I heard him sigh, making me both angry and sad.

"Joonie, I can only say that I am very sorry."

"Look, I don't have much time to talk to you. I want to say everything I have to say now."