Is it too Late..? || Jikook

Chapter 25

Authors POV

The two boys have been sitting on the couch for about ten minutes, allowing the air to become thick in worry.  Both of them surprised Jimin hasn't come out to check on them yet, but still grateful.  

"Yoongi..."

The latter now turned to face Jungkook but he was still looking at the floor.

"We..we have to act like we don't know.."

"Wait shouldn't we confront him and like stay around his ass until we know hes bett-"

"You really think he wants to be suffocated by us?" Jungkook chuckled dryly, "We need to act casual until its the right moment. Lets....lets show him what happiness is until he decides himself he wants to stick around."

"How can "we" show him happiness when you're the one causing him the most pain"

The room fell silent. 

Tears almost fell from Jungkooks eyes as he took in the cold words. He almost choked not ready to swallow down the truth. 

Yoongi covered his mouth now realizing how heavy his words were, he didn't mean to be so straight forward but Jimin was a fucking gem in his eyes. He needed to have someone protect him from breaking not push him into conflict. Truth is he didn't know why Jimin was on his mind as much, and finding this out only made his heart ache more for the boy. His jealousy made him spit out those words...and he knew Jungkooks frustration wasn't with him anymore but with himself.

He patted Jungkooks back softly, 

"Yah..I didn't mean it like that" guilt now setting in, "Look we will do what you said ok? Just im sorry.."

"Sorry for what?" a sudden voice spread through the room causing the two boys to jump from each other. 

Yoongi scratching the back of his neck as he searched for a believable answer while Jungkook rubbed his face to hide his pained expression. 

Jimin had made his presence known again once he realized no one was going to respond. 

"Yah! don't just ignore me" he walked up to Yoongi, "What were you apologizing for?" 

Yoongi looked up and handed Jimin his phone and took a step back again, 

"I apologized because we had a group project but i didn't do my half so i came over to drop that off and also tell Jungkook we are screwed." 

Jungkook was amazed by Yoongis lie, he almost believed him until he thought back to the real reason. But since Jimin was now looking in his direction he had to start acting too. 

"y-yea" he laughed while faking a smile, "we are definitely screwed.." 

Jimin seemed a bit suspicious but decided to leave it alone. 

"Thanks for my phone i didn't even realize it was gone." 

Yoongi now ruffled Jimins hair and said his farewells leaving in a rush, afraid his facade was going to break. 

"I could've helped you with that project...Yoongi normally does his work." 

"haha yea i guess he changed.." Jungkook wasn't very sure how to act now, everytime he looks at Jimin he feels nothing but guilt. 

He's the one who is causing Jimin so much pain when hes already in pain...maybe to make Jimins life better...he should leave it..

"Ill drop you back at your house.." Jungkook finally said after staring down for a full two minutes. 

"Oh to get my things?" 

"o-oh yes of course..ill have Susan get your room ready.." Jungkook now walked past Jimin still not making eye contact with him. 

"Kookie.." his voice was soft, a hint of worry in his tone making Jungkook stop. 

He wanted to crack and turn around to embrace the smaller, tell him he would take care of him, tell him no matter what he wouldn't hurt him anymore...he would give him hundreds of reasons to stay. But he couldn't...he couldn't break, not yet at least. And he can't be the reason of his well-being when hes the one hurting him. 

"Just come on so we can get your things ok?" he now grabbed his keys and headed out towards his car. 

Jimins chest felt tight, not understanding what changed in Jungkook. He knew there was something going on but it still hurt him to see Jungkook acting this way. 

He followed the taller to the car with his head hung low. 

The car ride was quiet, only the sound of breaths and passing cars. 

I'll have to keep my distance from now on...in order to save him...ill let things go back to how they used to be. 

Jungkook thought to himself as he fought back the urge to cry.  

I'm sorry Jiminie..