varsity | vmin

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Jimin gulped.

Taehyung sat directly across from him and looked him dead in the eyes. "Park Jimin, I am so so so sorry that I ever hurt you. I don't deserve your forgiveness, but I still want it. I don't know what I was thinking when I said those horrible things, and I will never do something of the sort again. Every word I said in that room was untrue and you should know that above anyone. Yes, I'm a dick. And, yes, I made a mistake, but I regret it, and I'll do whatever it takes for you to understand that. Our friendship has changed my perspective on many things, and you've helped me through a lot even without knowing it. Do you really think I would intentionally hurt someone whose done all that for me? Above anything, I'll miss our little coffee dates and secret study sessions and just hanging out here making memories with each other. I'll miss you. I know I won't be able to handle any of that so you must forgive me. Believe me, Jimin... I love you."

Jimin was stiff in awe. His crush had just poured his heart out to him and the very last sentence of it left him motionless. The words replayed in his head over and over. Again and again. I love you.

Immediately, Jimin lunged forward and embraced Taehyung in a hug. A hug of forgiveness and second chances and trust and love.

Taehyung was taken aback by his sudden change of heart. Who knew those three little words could be so powerful?

"I trust you," Jimin whispered as he pulled back to release his crush. And it was true, he did trust him, with all of his heart.

"Looks like my job here is done," Taehyung teased, pretending to leave the room.

"Oh yeah, I forgot it's a school night. You might better go home. I'm happy, after all." Jimin checked the time, wishing he could spend the rest of his night with the beautiful boy.

"What do ya say I spend the night? I've got something to prove, after all." Taehyung smiled at the idea, waiting for Jimin to agree.

He internally squealed. "Oh, yeah, I guess so." Jimin stood up from his bed and leaned his head out of his doorway. "Mom, can Taehyung stay over?" He shouted, followed by an excited 'of course.'

"Damn, your mom's chill." Taehyung appeared impressed by her answer.

"Yeah, she's the best!" Jimin beamed, running over to his closet to pick out some pajamas for Taehyung to wear.

The jock giggled at how cute Jimin looked rummaging through his clothes to find something big enough to fit the younger.

"Here." Jimin shoved a large black hoodie and some red and black checkered pajama pants into Taehyung's arms. "They're the biggest things I've got so fingers crossed!"

Taehyung took the soft fabric and made his way into Jimin's bathroom to get a hot shower before bed.

"I'll get in after you, but hurry up. We've got a fun night ahead!" Jimin peeked into the bathroom before closing the door to let Taehyung get washed off.

❦

Taehyung pulled the hoodie over his bare upper body, bringing it up to his nose to smell.

He smelled like Jimin.

Suppressing his smile, he opened the bathroom door and trudged into Jimin's room. "You can get in now," The damp haired boy chimed as he and Jimin switched positions.

"I'll be out in a bit!" Jimin pranced out of his room and into the steamy bathroom, closing the door. This left Taehyung alone in his tutor's room which called for some 'grade A' snooping.