Hello, Hello (Tell Me What You Want Right Now)

Omega Line I

Jimin is very perceptive. Because of this, he keeps an eye out for all the other members, trying to tell if they're doing okay or if they're upset or struggling, what have you. He likes comforting other people, so he took up his role naturally. This is why it's easy for him to spot that something has happened between Jeongguk and Hoseok. They go from laughing and playing around one day to barely looking each other in the eye the next. No one else seems to notice, too preoccupied with schedules and the ever-escalating tension between Jin and Namjoon. Jimin doesn't do anything at first, letting it sit for awhile to see if it resolves itself.

It doesn't.

It's nearly a week later and he hasn't heard Jeongguk or Hoseok say anything to each other that isn't directly related to work. Taehyung tells him that they don't even speak when they go to bed at night, they just get ready by themselves without saying a word. It's eerie, he says.

Jimin decides to do something about. They can't afford any more distress in the group, not with Jin and Namjoon falling apart in front of their eyes. Ever since the pictures released they've been skittish around each other at best. As the days have passed it's grown to where they can hardly be in the same room together without a suffocating tension building up, escalating until one of them finally leaves. It's awkward, so awkward, and makes everyday dorm life (and work life) stressful, every one in the group on their toes.

Yeah. Jimin can approach Jeongguk a lot easier than he can his hyungs.

There's a day where it's just Jimin, Jeongguk, and Jin home. Jin locks himself in his room and refuses to come out. Jimin figures this is as good of a time as any to talk to Jeongguk.

He goes to the younger Omega's room, knocking softly before letting himself in. He finds Jeongguk laying on his bed, on top of the covers, curled around his pillow. Jimin's heart twinges a little in his chest. He approaches carefully, socked feet padding softly across the floor. "Hey, Kookie." He says as he gets closer and offers a small smile.

Jeongguk grunts a little. Jimin crawls onto the bed, laying on his side in front of the other Omega. Jeongguk lets him do as he pleases, so Jimin removes the pillow and cuddles closer, letting his dongsaeng rest his head on his chest instead. Jimin strokes his hair, inhaling the lavender and cedar coming off of him. "How are you feeling, Ggukie?"

Jeongguk sniffs, hiding his face. "You ask like you already know." he mutters.

Jimin hums. "I have an idea. But you look like you need to talk about it." There's a pregnant pause. Jimin continues to stroke Jeongguk's hair, carding his fingers through it softly. He presses a kiss to Ggukie's temple. "You can talk to me about anything, you know. I'd never judge you."

Jeongguk's breathing hitches a little. "I fucked up." he says, voice tight.

"You fucked up?" Jimin asks, brows furrowing. Jeongguk nods and burrows a little closer.

"A couple weeks ago I was home alone and...god, this is embarrassing."