WANDERLUST • VKOOK ✓

10 | goodbye

Taehyung parked his car near the bar Jimin told him about. He had sent him his exact location for him to track him down and save him from whoever was targeting him. The boy peeked out the car window, checking if Jimin had arrived, pulse rising as he wondered whether or not the stalker was armed.

About ten minutes of interminable waiting later, the blonde emerged from the shadows, running up to Taehyung's car at a fast pace.

The younger got out of his vehicle to hug him : he was shivering, quietly sobbing as he clung onto Taehyung's body, whispering incoherent words.

"Are you alright? Gosh, you gave me have a heart attack" the blue-haired boy sighed out of relief, as he urged the other to get in the car. Though since the blondie wasn't even able to speak and was paler than ever, he decided to fetch him a drink, something that would have definitely cheered him up.

They went inside the bar and ordered two tall beers. Taehyung knew how much Jimin loved alcohol so he thought that would have helped.

"Can you tell me what the hell happened?" the younger asked as they waited for their beverages to be served.

Jimin was still too shocked to say a word, though as he took a sip from his drink, his eyes suddenly ignited as the booze took over his system.

"Mmh. I really needed it" he commented as he swallowed the amber-colored liquid, tasting that bittersweet flavor he had grown to love.

"So.. where do I start? I was coming home from shopping.. I was carrying a bunch of bags and was walking down the streets on the way to my house.. it was pretty dark and I got scared so I started running. But then.." he raised his glass, taking another generous sip of beer, then continued "I see this scooter following me.. I fasten my pace but the scooter it's still hot on my trail-"

"Did you see the driver's face?" Taehyung said, drinking from his own chalice.

"Here's when it gets tricky. I took out my phone to dial your number and that's when I see the driver's reflection through the screen. He had his helmet on, although I'm sure I saw a strand of platinum hair peeking out" Taehyung's friend explained, almond-shaped eyes darkening.

"Yoongi.. that f*cker" the artist threw a fist on the table, startling the waitress behind the counter.

"Is everything alright?" she asked. A death glare from the boy was enough to send her away. Then, he got a genius idea "Your dad's a cop. You could ask him to take care of the situation" he proposed.

"And what? Tell him I'm running from my sociopath ex-boyfriend? No can't do man" the blondie replied, chugging down the remaining beer.

"Then prepare to live on lockdown for the rest of your days" the other retorted, shrugging.

"Hahah very funny. Anyway, now we better get back" Jimin retorted. Taehyung took his phone to check the time. 8 missed calls from Jungkook. He was f*cked.

"S*it.." he cursed as he recalled what he did earlier. "He's going to kill me" he mumbled, explaining the situation to Jimin.

"Just tell him the truth and you'll be fine" the older genuinely replied, knowing by experience how dangerous lies could be.

"Do you want me to tell him how Yoongi tried to kidnap you? No way. I told you... we're not going there. He has to be left out of this" the blue-haired boy stated, as he put his phone away and glanced at Jimin with glassy eyes.

"Taehyung.. I understand you want to protect him but Jungkook's an adult, I'm sure he can cope with it.." the model said. Taehyung shook his head.

"Jungkook.. he.. he's not as strong as you think he is" the younger spoke, alcohol making him open up to his friend more than he wanted to.