JiMina Collection

A Secret For Two ~ Part 7

         Jimin and Mina froze. In a moment of panic, they scrambled back inside. The screen door of the balcony slammed shut with a loud crack. Panting, Mina grasped Jimin's elbow and turned him around to face her direction. Her eyes were as wide as saucers. "You have to leave. Now." Jimin nodded, knowing full well what they had to do. Reporters would be swarming the area in a matter of minutes if word got out. Rushing to the living room, they frantically shook everyone awake. They weren't planning to stay the night, but now Jimin was beginning to regret ever doing so.

"Guys! Get up! We have to get moving!" Jimin yelled, flipping the light switch and shaking his members violently awake.

"Hmm?" Jungkook mumbled, groping for his phone and checking the time. "Go back to sleep, it's 2 a.m." he yawned.

"Please! You guys have to go now!" said Mina, desperately.

"Why? What's wrong?" Nayeon asked, rubbing her half-open eyes.

"We'll explain later! The reporters will be here any minute and we have to get back to our dorm as fast as we can!" Jimin pleaded.

"We'll tell you all about it after you guys leave!" Mina promised. Sensing the level of extreme urgency, the TWICE members began helping the seven members of BTS get packed and out the door.

"I'll call you when I get back." said Jimin, quickly kissing her on the forehead before running out. The door swung shut with a click behind him.

"Ok, Mina. What's going on?" Jeongyeon asked, groggily.

"I'm sorry guys." Mina blurted out. She immediately explained every detail of what happened and watched as everyone's eyes grew wide with concern. "JYP won't let us talk to them again, for sure. And what if I just put our careers at risk?!" Tears threatened to spill out of her eyes, but she tried to remain strong.

"Oh Mina," said Jihyo, giving her a hug. "I'm not going to lie that I'm not upset, but it's not your fault. If anything, it's the media's fault. If that person hadn't taken a picture of you two, none of this would have happened. No one can blame you for falling in love, it's natural."

"We all agree." said Nayeon. "I think I can say, with confidence, that you're not the only one harbouring feelings right now." It was at that moment that many of TWICE's members started to blush. "It was going to happen to one of us eventually."

"Thanks guys," Mina whispered. "I thought you would all be angry at me."

"Never." said Sana. "Whatever happens, we don't blame you for anything. We- Oh!" she grabbed her phone, which vibrated in her pocket. "Taehyung texted me, Jimin should be calling you soon."

"See look, you're not the only one, Mina." Nayeon said, smirking. Sana turned crimson.

"We should all get some sleep." said Jeongyeon. They all bid each other goodnight and headed to their rooms. Only Mina stayed awake, her phone by her side. She found herself incapable of falling asleep, fearing the ghastly events of tomorrow. As the phone rang, Mina answered the call at lightning speed.

"Hello?" she whispered.

"Hey." Jimin responded. They both suddenly felt a strong sense of relief, hearing each other's voices.

"You explained everything that happened, right?"

"Yeah" Jimin replied. Sighing, he cut to the chase. "I know what you're thinking. Mina, none of this is your fault."

"I-I just wish it never happened." 

"Me too."

"Jimin, I'm scared. What if the death threats pop up again?" Mina confessed.

"Then whoever threatened you will have an angry boyfrie-I mean... me, to go through. I won't let anything happen to you."

"I know." Mina cackled a small, sad smile. "But... Our groups probably won't be allowed to see each other again."

"I'll still love you." Jimin said. "Sounds cheesy, but it's true."

"I'll miss you." said Mina. "This may be the last chance we have to talk to each other for a long time. After tomorrow, I'll probably be forced to delete your number. The same goes with my members. Just warn the rest of Bangtan for me, okay? It's nothing personal."

"We understand. But, everyone's pretty devastated anyways."

"We should get some sleep, Jimin-ie." Mina sighed.

"I wish I could talk to you forever."

"I'd never end this call if I could. But, I guess this is goodbye for now."

"For now... But I'll still see you at the next awards show or whatever. Make sure to smile for me." said Jimin.

"I suppose that's our only option now."

"If this is really our last chance to talk, I- I just want to say that I'll wait as long as I have to. I'll wait until we can finally be happy together." Jimin promised.

"Until then, I guess" Mina replied. "I'll be waiting..."

Neither of them wanted to leave.

"Bye, Minari... I love you." 

"Love you too, Jimin-ie."

Mina didn't joke around this time.

Call ended