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forty-six

Jin's P.O.V

"I'm not going to the party." I swing my arm away from Jimin's grasp as we skid down the sidewalk to home. Namjoon hasn't been to school or maybe just not showing up for class and he's roaming the halls. I don't ever use the bathroom at school anymore.

Even if Hoseok is hosting the party I want nothing to do with it. I'm not going no matter what. I don't want to interact with people right now, I just want to stay at home. I don't trust people right now so there's no way I can stand in a room with them. My mom...if she finds out she'll kill me if she knows I went to a party. I'm not aloud out when she's home but right now I don't know if she's home or not.

When I was younger she was always there, along with my dad. That was till my dad got a job overseas in Europe and he never visits. With my dad gone my mom had no one around after my older brother left the house for college. She turned to going out every night. Came home every now and then and pretended like she wasn't gone for a week or two. And it's normal for me, I also act as if nothing happened like she was there the whole time. Her bed is never made. "Jin, please. Taehyung is going"-

"Did Jungkook tell you that?" I still don't trust him no matter if Jimin is close to him now which is still weird to remember. I shake my head. "I'm not going." Jimin stops walking beside me as I keep on going home. I haven't seen Taehyung today I've only heard his voice which pains me for some reason. "Whatever." I lastly say.

It's just a stupid party anyways. Taehyung and I won't get any closer than we are now. People will be over if Jungkook knows. He's probably inviting a hell amount of people as me and Jimin speak. Someone will always be between us, to try and stop us, to keep us apart. Hae-Win. The thought of her brings me goosebumps. But why? Sulking I make the rest of my way to my home. Reaching my gate I slowly open it. It feels off but not like last time when I came home. My breath hitches when I stroll in. Without another thought I walk in not closing the gate behind me to my front door. And my mom...not home again.

Opening my front door I step inside and take off my shoes and stop. A pair of shoes catch my attention. Not my moms, high class, polished dress shoes. I gulp hearing the TV in my living room being played after so long of it being off. The floor creaks as I reach my living room to see a person I didn't expect. A person who was just on my mind. My dad sits in his chair that he left behind watching a comedy show. His eyes move to me with a slight glare. "Your mom still not showing up?" He questions.

"She hasn't..." I tell him.

"No surprise there, she wasn't always out when I was here." He shrugs and leans back in his chair.

Getting comfortable in my own home I place my bag on the ground and I sit on the sofa in front of the TV. I cross my arms and lean back just like my dad. "How's school?" My dad tries a conversation.

"It's alright." I answer shortly.

"Got a girlfriend?" He goes on.

"No." I say.

Silence, of course. Only three question this is the time I will go upstairs and sleep till I feel hungry. But not today. "Are you going to be here for Seok-joongs wedding?"

"Of course not." My dad answers.

"It would mean a lot for him and his fiancé. Mom picked out a dress for her and everything why don't"-

"Picked a dress and let me guess came back like she did nothing and gave you a little praise on your life? She did that with your brother as well when I was leaving." My father scuffs. "Good for nothing woman."

"Don't say that about her, you aren't any better yourself." I stand and grab my bag. My phone in my jean pocket I grab it speed dialing Jimin.

"Where are you going?!" My dad yells.

Not answering I put back on my shoes and race outside. Jimin answers. "What do you want, jerk?" He groans.

"I want to go to your party. I'm heading to over to Hoseok's house now." I explain.

"Jin, wait"- I hang up.

I want to see Taehyung.