⚠️Hidden Claws | Jimin's Story

Chapter 5.1

In fact, I was feeling much better the next day. I wasn't completely recovered but I had won my ability to move and talk straight sentences. Night time had arrived again when I decided to catch some fresh air. I exited my house and inhaled deeply, there was still little dizziness but I could handle it. I made my way to the campfire and stopped when I saw him, the infamous alpha wolf. His head was hanging low, his shoulders had sinked and there were no movements. I stood there for a solid minute, thinking whether I should go to him or walk away as always. However, I ended up deciding to give it a chance and made my way to him. I took a seat beside the wolf, keeping a good distance between the two of us.

"Is no female willing to spend a night with you tonight?".

I asked sarcastically. My real aim was to begin the conversation with humor which seemed to have worked, according to the faint laugh coming from Jungkook.

"You seem down".

I then added and looked over at him.

"As if you actually care".

Jungkook exhaled another laughter and turned his head away. He seemed to be trying to avoid my presence, or more like the continuation of this unwanted discussion. My actions made it seem like his statement had been true, but it wasn't. I tried to find the right words to make my refusal seem believable.

"I do care. I have always cared. Ever since you've been back, I have my eyes one you. And you changed after the encounter with that human".

I explained. Jungkook's head made a swift turn into my direction, but he wasn't staring at me. He was frowning, as if the mention of that human had brought thoughts to him. Without making another word, he raised himself from his seat and left the place. There must have been something on his mind that I triggered by calling out the human.

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Many days had passed and every day was almost the same. I was fulfilling Namjoon's small orders and Taehyung was exchanging information with other villages. Everyone was busy, even Jungkook. I had caught him secretly leaving and entering the village without having anyone noticing him. Except for me, of course. There was a time he stomped into his house and slammed his door shut, letting everyone watch him in confusion. Neither would he talk to me, nor be present when I was around. He was out of my sight, his actions a complete mystery to me. When I watched Jungkook leaving Taehyung's house, I decided to ask the blond wolf about it. He sure knew more than I did.

"Is there anything I need to be aware of?".

I asked as I entered the small building without knocking. I could see Taehyung looking up from the papers in his hands.

"Huh? Jimin, what are you doing here?".

The beta wolf seemed lost for a second.

"Look, if there's something going on then tell me".

I crossed my arms while I watched the wolf place the papers over his desk. It took Taehyung a few seconds before my words formed a clear meaning, and he didn't hesitate to respond.

"Ah, you are talking about Jungkook".

He walked over to me and placed his right hand over my shoulder.

"But there is nothing to worry about".

He added and smiled with his mouth shut.

"Are you sure about that? I mean, he's been acting weird these days. He's leaving the village and coming back a few hours later. He's been doing this ever since he met that g-".

I was cut off by Taehyung quickly.

"That girl has nothing to do with this".

His voice turned deeper suddenly. He was looking straight into my eyes, as in trying to make sure I would believe his statement. However, this way made it only worse. My suspicions were slowly becoming more real. I had a feeling that told me it was only a matter of time before I could confirm them. If there was one thing I could confirm now, was that I would get no information from the blond wolf. He had chosen his side and it wasn't mine. It was Jungkook's. This time Taehyung won this round's staring contest. I looked away not because I felt defeated, because I was simply irritated.