Playing Dress Up (MASKING)

9.

2 MONTH LATER

Jimin was recovering from his bruises, he was a dancer so broken ankles even arms was a walk in the park for him.

He had a broken nose and ribs but he was recovering quickly from his injuries, the discoloring had faded within two weeks. His physical therapy sessions had progress more and more. Hopefully Jimin would be able to return to school within the month.

He didn't realize how strong Kookie truly was? He'd give him that, the boy had a face of a bunny but was built like a muscle pig. Jimin was visited by Yoongi, Taehyung. Along with a few other classmates, they left him flowers and get well cards. Taehyung felt guilt for hating Jimin the moment he seen the older in the hospital. Jimin forgave Taehyung. Jimin couldn't hold a grudge even if he tried.

Jimin was in his hospital bed, he couldn't stop thinking about the boy. Was he a masochist? Or was he just that obsessed with Kookie that even a beating from the younger was enough to satisfy him?

He wasn't sure, but before he could process another though his boxers' were tightening around him. He groaned as he leaned up. It was dark in the hospital halls. The nurses were doing their rounds on the other side. Jimin seen a figure in the dark. He wasn't sure to hide under the covers, or hurry and close his door. He leaned up further, the figure must have noticed as it called out his name.

"Jimin-ssi?" It said, Jimin knitted his brows at that voice. It was Jungkook?

Jungkook appeared as he stood in the doorway, he had on a black hoody with the hood up. Along with some ripped jeans and timberlands. He had on a pair of glasses. With a small bouquet of flowers. Jimin was confused and yet excited by the younger's presence.

Jungkook was caution with his movements. He placed the bouquet by the nightstand next to the other floral arrangements.

Jungkook sat in the chair by the bed. He just looked at Jimin. Jimin was still in shock that Jungkook was even here. After the whole ordeal. Jungkook's parents sent him to a reform school, after Jimin's parents agreed to drop the charges.

"What are you doing here?"

Jimin's voice came out raspy, he was still trying to process this. "What I did to you Jimin was wrong. I sincerely apologize for it. I know I don't deserve your apology, but I hope in time you can find it in your heart to forgive me." Jungkook had pleading eyes. Jimin's lips quivered as tears formed in his eyes. He placed his hand over his mouth. Jungkook placed his hand over Jimin's other hand. "Hey... why the tears?" He said softly.

Jimin should hate Jungkook. After what happened he should curse at him; yell, throw something at him, damn him to Hell! But, he just couldn't. Every fiber in his being wants to be held by Kookie.

"Ju-Jungkook?" Jimin said between sobs. Kookie got up as he moved closer to the bed. "Can you hold me, please?" Jimin said in a soft tone. Jungkook was unsure. But he'd do anything to make Jimin feel better.

"Of course." He said with a smile. Jungkook got in the bed with Jimin. As Jimin laid on the younger's chest. Jungkook wrapped his arms around Jimin. Jimin felt warmth, he felt safe ironically. ~

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Ever since that day Jungkook was visiting Jimin more frequently. He drove the older to his therapy sessions he was there night and day, as much as Jimin's parents wanted Jungkook far away. Jimin insisted the younger stays.

He even helped Jimin with bathing although they had the nurses' there, Jungkook refused to let anyone touch Jungkook. Unless it had to do with the normal blood work and test.

Jungkook wasn't sure why he felt the need to constantly be next to Jimin 24/7. Guilt? Well yes. But it was deeper than that. Maybe, just maybe Jungkook had something for the brunette. A fondness, he just wanted to keep him safe from anything and everything.

Jimin had a therapy session that day, and was completely wiped out from it, he was asleep in his bed at the moment. Jungkook was by the bed as he scrolled through his phone going in and out of apps mainly checking DMs.

A male nurse came in as he knocked on the door. It was already open but he was being courteous. "Hello, excuse me?" The nurse asked. Jungkook lifted his head from his phone as he seen the male in front of him. He got up. "Yes? Can I help you?" Jungkook said, sizing the male up. He was a few inches taller than him. "Yes. I was told its Park Jimin-ssi bath time?" He read from the clipboard. As he looked back up at the male.

"Oh that won't be necessary I can take care of that." Jungkook reached for the pan the male had in his gloves hands, as the nurse pulled back. "Look sir, I understand that's your boyfriend, but we have to do our jobs here. If you have any questions the doctor is right outside in the hall." The nurse said as he walked over to Jimin carefully waking him up gently.

Jungkook clenched his jaw as he took a deep breath, he went out into the hall to talk to the doctor. He was talked to a few nurses. "Ahh. Mr. Jeon. What can I help you with today?" "Why is that male nurse bathing Jimin?" Jungkook made sure to face the room to keep an eye on the male, but the nurse guided Jimin to the bathroom. He closed the door.

Jungkook made a fist. He was getting madder by the second. He wasn't there with Jimin. God knows what that creep is doing? "Mr. Park Chanyeol-ssi is the best nurse we have. All the patients love him, I figured he would be a better fit. Since you manage to scare off the rest of the nurses." The doctor said in an irritated tone. Jungkook honestly didn't want to hear it. "Look Mr. Jeon. My nurses' have to do their jobs. They can't stop just because you don't want them working on your boyfriend?"

There goes that word again. Boyfriend. Jungkook was sure as hell acting like a boyfriend. "Look if Jimin-ssi complains I'll let you handle it. Just give Chanyeol a chance." The doctor said as he walked off. Jungkook walked back into the room, he sat down in the chair. His left leg bobbing up and down. 

Hearing the nurse's voice and Jimin's chatting and laughing. Made Jungkook angry. How dare that man waltz his ass in here like he's in charge!

After about 10 minutes. The door opened, Chanyeol smiled at Jimin. "I can take it from here, Nurse." Jungkook said with malice. Jungkook picked Jimin up bridal style as he placed him in the bed. Jimin smiled brightly as he wrapped his arms around Jungkook. Jungkook's heart sped up after seeing that smiling face of Jimin's. It was like a ray of sunshine.

"Well Mr. Park. If you need anything I'll be right out in the hall. Jungkook clenched his jaw, he knew the man was just doing his job but he was still pissed at the fact that he seen Jimin naked and in a valuable state.

Jungkook closed the curtain blocking out anyone from seeing them. Jungkook rolled his eyes till he turned to Jimin. "Jungkook don't be like that. He's really a nice guy and he was professional." Jimin said. Jungkook sat down as he scooted the chair closer to the bed. "I know, I just don't want other guys... anyone really seeing you naked?" Jimin raised a brow as he looked at him. "Well then who is supposed to see me naked?" Jimin asked in a soft tone sitting up. Jungkook's cheeks turned flushing realizing what he said. But why hide the feelings when the actions speak for them?

"Me."

He said low and unsure. Jimin blinked as his lips parted. "Only I get to see you like that. Your body is too beautiful for a stranger to see." Jungkook stood up looking down at Jimin. "Park Jimin! I want to be your boyfriend. I know I fucked up, but I'll do everything in my power to make you the happiest man alive. If you let me." Jimin's shocked expression turned into a smile.

"You big goof, come here." Jungkook leaned down as Jimin pulled the older by his collar. Their lips smashed together as Jimin's fingers tangled through Jungkook's faded red hair. Jungkook wrapped his arms tightly around Jimin's waist. The two were so caught up in their make out session Chanyeol closed their door as he smiled walking down the hall to do his rounds. ~

Phase 2. Complete.