Playing Dress Up (MASKING)

8.

Taehyung was worried about coming out in school. But oddly enough, no one really cared. If anything they thought Yoongi was dating Jimin instead of him. But Taehyung quickly cleared those rumors. He was still heated at Jimin for putting his boyfriend on display like that, but he understood what the male was trying to do.

Ever since the two show cased their love to the school, they pretty much stuck to each other like glue. Even his friends weren't too surprise. Namjoon had a feeling Taehyung was 'different', even Hoseok but he didn't say anything. Jungkook was shook but Taehyung was his best friend he wasn't going to stop just because they had different preferences in attraction?

The news about Taehyung coming out sparked excitement in Jimin. He wanted his Kookie to see the light like Taehyung. Of course Jungkook telling the older numerous times that he did not have feelings for the same sex and didn't like him. Did not stop the male.

Jimin was determine to get Kookie to be his.

It was rainy day. The basketball team had practice today. But the coach had to leave early so instead they had practice during Gym. Jimin had Gym this period. Imagine his surprise he got to see his baby this period. Jimin couldn't stop staring at the freshly red-haired boy.

Jungkook's fringe was sticking to his forehead. Jimin desperately wanted to wipe the sweat from the boy's forehead. Hell, he wanted to lick it off.

Jungkook's eyes floated to Jimin. He hated Jimin, he didn't know why. Ever since Jimin came around everything changed. Taehyung was now "gay". Not that he was that upset about it, but feelings started stirring in the maknae. That anger boiled the more he looked at Jimin.

"Look alive Jeon!" Someone said. Jungkook heard as he looked up seeing the ball come his way. He caught it in time. But he looked blankly at Jimin. That anger resurfaced. The petite ran as his black feather hair bounced. Before Kookie could think he was already on the other side of the gym running full speed at the brunette.

He slammed the basketball into his side, Jimin was caught off guard. Falling to the ground. Jungkook took the opportunity to punch him in the face.

He didn't realize he had that much hate towards him. Causing his best friend to be gay. Making himself feel strange every time Jimin came around. He didn't like it. He liked girls. No! He loved girls. But every time Jimin was around he found himself thinking of the brunette in a sexual way. He was taught being Gay was a sin and you'd go straight to Hell for it. But he couldn't stop his body from feeling this way. If he couldn't stop his body, then he could stop his mind? Force it to reject the temptation. That temptation was Jimin. Beat the temptation until he couldn't feel it anymore.

Jungkook was blinded by such white rage, he couldn't feel the hand grips of his teammates pulling him from Jimin. Falling back into reality he looked down at the battered boy. Those once plump pink lips were now bruised and blooded; beautiful pale cheekbones were painted blue and black. He had a cut on his nose as it too was bruised, gushing blood. A black eye was forming, he was coughing up too much blood.

He looked at Jungkook with utter fear. Jungkook breathing heavy realizing what he just did. The couch was yelling at Jungkook as his teammates too were coming down hard on him. In the background the students in Gym period as well as the Gym coach were helping Jimin.

Jimin was holding his side from when Jungkook hit him in the ribs with the basketball. The students helped him out the Gym to the school nurse. Jungkook was sent to the Dean's office. ~

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Hoseok and Namjoon found out what happened with Jungkook through the rumors that went around the school. They knew Jungkook had anger issues, but never once did he resort to such violence out of the blue.

The younger was sent home early. Most likely awaiting a serve grounding and hopefully no arrest. He assaulted a student badly. That just can't be swept under the rug.

Hoseok was at Namjoon's house, the two were playing video games.

"You think Jungkook will get arrested?" Hoseok asked. He never took his eyes off the TV as his digits repeatedly hit the controller. Namjoon answer, he too kept his eyes on the TV. "Maybe? They said Jimin was beaten pretty badly. Poor kid. A lot of people are saying Kookie did it because Jimin was gay?"

Hoseok scrunched his brows. "You don't honestly believe that do you?" He asked, finally breaking his gaze. Namjoon didn't want to believe it but the evidence was there. He paused the game, setting his controller down.

"I mean think about it. Taehyung was dating Yoongi hyung, for an entire year and neither of us truly knew. And he didn't let his sexuality be known until Jimin arrived. Maybe Jungkook was upset about it, I mean Taehyung and Jungkook had been friends for so long it probably killed him inside to know. Not only was his best friend gay, but to know he was dating someone.?" Hoseok nodded.

Mostly when Namjoon babbled on like this, he'd zone it out. But if you put the pieces together, it made sense?

"Wow Joonie, sometimes I forget how smart you really are." Namjoon blinked as a blush was creeping to his face. He run his hand up his face an attempt to hide it. "I'm a critical thinker. Hobi. I can't help it." He chuckled nervously. Namjoon didn't normally use Hoseok's nickname. But something was enhancing in their friendship.

They sat in silence for a second looking at each other. "Well um... It's getting late. My parents will have my head if I'm not home by 7." He looked down at his phone. Avoiding eye contact with Namjoon. "Yeah, yeah. I'll-I will uh... See you tomorrow." Namjoon mumbled. Hoseok was already rushing down the stairs.

The older had a blush already on his face by the time he was out the door. "Yeah you too." He yelled out. Namjoon closed his front door as he ran his palms up and down his face cursing incoherent swears.