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Part 7

Jimin's POV

Finally the weekend was here.
I should probably get some rest and, yeah..why not? maybe go out with the guys for a while.
There's a lot of things going through my mind right now, and I could use a distraction, although I don't really feel like getting off my bed at all.

I look at my phone and stare at the date.. October 10th..
"Is almost that time of the year again huh?" I told myself.

I grabbed the VR headset that was thankfully pretty close and heard a knock

"Oh, hey.. I thought you were sleeping" Namjoon slowly opened the door "sorry"

"Ah, no it's okay. I was just about to start. What's wrong?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to let you know i'm gonna go out for a while. This girl invited me and well, i don't really feel like going but.." he shrugged

"That's okay, hyung. You should totally go. Don't worry. I'll probably meet with the guys later also"

"Thaty good, that's really good..
Anyway i'll leave you to it. Have fun!"
he chuckled as he left the room and I went back to what I was doing

"I need to concentrate on this.. I should finish as soon as possible"

Once the game started and resumed the story, I looked around to realize I was exactly where I left it the last time, my room.
It was night and it was pretty dark. Still, I could see thanks to the street lights coming through the window.
I sat on the bed and pulled out my phone

You have 1 unread message:
Yoongi-hyung:
hey, why haven't you texted me? 😡

There's two options to respond. Apparently when texting you have to use predetermined answers.
This could be changed but.. it would be way too much work and probably confusing to the player to go around talking to a bunch of A.I.s at the same time

Mianhae, school    |    What do you care?
has me a bit busy

Yoongi-hyung:
I hope it's really school and no some jerk wandering around..😒

No need to worry, I   |    Why are you like
can take care of               this? 😑
myself

Yoongi-hyung:
You're too naive, mochi head. You always have been.
Who's gonna look out for you if you're not with me? 😩

I'm not a kid anymore |   I met someone
hyung :)

You have 1 unread message:
Taehyungie💜💕:
hey, thank you for coming with me today

I still don't believe a | It was nice
word you say

Taehyungie💜💕:
so glad to hear that, because
i wanted to ask you..
can i pick you up tomorrow morning?

Aren't you going | Of course!😍
a bit fast?

Taehyungie💜💕:
i know it might seem like it..
but i would really like to get to know you
better..
the real Jimin, not the one who rejects me because he believes i'm a womanizer

Did he just say "he"?
I could swear I read the A.I. is not supposed to..

huh, must be a glitch

Okay, i'm gonna | I'm yours hun 😘
give you the benefit
of the doubt

Taehyungie💜💕:
yes!
i promise you won't regret it
i'll see you tomorrow morning then 🙃
sleep tight! 😊

See you tomorrow | night🙂

After I selected that last reply, a message showed up on my screen

Skip night

I pressed it and the next thing i saw was the sunlight coming through my window as I opened my eyes

"That was helpful"

I come downstairs again to find a note from my mom..
the character's mother

Had to leave early
don't forget to get breakfast
I love you, Jimin
Mom

"...."
I felt my chest tighten as I mentally read it again and again
I honestly didn't feel like playing anymore
Although it'd be more accurate to say I didn't want to remember it was all a game, reality sucked too much. It was painful.. specially hiding it

I stared at the paper for a couple minutes until I heard the doorbell

"Oh, hey" Taehyung was standing outside

"Did I make you wait?"

"No, You're just in time" I forced a smile as I noticed he looked at me in a funny way
"Let's go"

We walked for a couple minutes before I said anything..
I wasn't sure what to tell him

"Did you sleep well?"

"Ah, yes I did. Did you sleep well?"  I replied

You're nailing this conversation thing, Jimin. Way to go!~ I mentally facepalmed myself

"Are you okay? You seem.. nervous"

"Why-why whould I be nervous?"
I pouted and he chuckled in response

"You are so adorable"

"Am I?"
I cupped my face with my hands and smiled, making him go all red and look the other way.
He goes crazy about aegyo, right?

"Say, Taehyungie.. do you like my hair?"

I asked him making the cutest face I could as I locked my fingers on my golden bangs

"I-I love it"

Hah! He stuttered..
now we're playing

"Really? I think red it'd be cuter"

"..I think you'd look gorgeous no matter what color it is" he said as he caressed my hair and I felt my heart thumping

Woah, calm down Jimin. This is not real..
Wait, why do I have to remind myself of that? As if someone could possibly like someone who doesn't actually exist..