Finally Home (Jimin X Reader)

Chapter 18

Over the next two weeks, Y/N made sure to give Jimin extra attention. She knew he wasn't thrilled about Joonie coming to stay with them for a few days, but he was trying to be understanding for her sake.

Y/N tried to make him realized that Joonie was just a friend, but Jimin was still hesitant. He was clingier than normal, always wanting to be close to her. He would hover behind her when she cooked, wrapping his arms and tail around her waist, holding her tight to him. When she went into the bathroom, he would whine outside the door until she came out and he could latch onto her again. When they went to the publishing house, she had to practically force him to stay with Jungkook so her and Taehyung could get work done.

"It'll only take an hour. I promise," Y/N said to Jimin, who was clinging to her hand.

"But I miss you when you're in there," Jimin whined, a pout on his perfect lips.

Y/N was relieved when Jungkook came into the waiting room. "See Jungkook is here. You can visit with him," she said, shooting Jungkook a desperate smile.

Jungkook caught Y/N's look and gave her a conspiratorial grin. "Come on, Jiminie. Come to the vending machine with me. I need some caffeine," Jungkook said, tugging on Jimin's sleeve.

Jimin looked at Y/N with a forlorn expression on his face and slowly released her hand. "Okay, JK," he agreed, his ears flattened against his head in sadness. He slowly followed Jungkook from the room, looking back at Y/N with his pout back in place.

Taehyung laughed at the exchange and motioned for Y/N to follow him into the office. Y/N rolled her eyes at his smug smile. "Don't even think about saying anything," she warned.

Taehyung held his hands up in mock surrender. "What do you mean?" he asked. He lowered his hands and his face took on a serious expression. "Is everything okay between you two?"

Y/N ran her hand down her face, one Taehyung recognized as frustration. "Joonie is coming in a couple days and Jimin is not happy about it," she explained. "He's upset about another male coming to the house."

Taehyung nodded in understanding. "Did you explain the situation to him?" he questioned, understanding a little where Jimin was coming from.

Y/N sighed. "Of course. I told him that Joonie and I are only friends. I feel like he doesn't trust me," she admitted.

Taehyung lifted an eyebrow at her. "You seem to forget so quickly," he reminded her gently. "Do you not remember what happened a few short weeks ago? You did the same to him without letting him explain the situation."

Realizing Taehyung was right, Y/N's heart dropped at the memory of how she left Jimin without giving him chance to explain. She then shuddered at the thought of Lisa. She was still irritated at how that bitch tried to take advantage of Jimin. "Don't remind me. If I ever see her, I'm going to rip her perfect hair out. How dare she touch my kitty?" she snapped, her eyes flashing in rage.

Taehyung laughed at the vicious expression on Y/N's face. "Calm down tiger," he soothed, his voice gentle. "No one is taking your kitty away from you. I'm guessing things have progressed with you and Jimin."

Y/N's cheeks flushed red at his comment. "Let's just get to work," she said, pulling her tablet out of her bag.

Taehyung laughed again and reached out for the tablet. "Whatever you say boss," he replied, knowing smile on his face.

*****

Jimin followed Jungkook down to the vending machines. He kept glancing back towards Taehyung's office.

Jungkook shook at his friend's behavior. "You want to tell me what's going on?" he asked carefully, leading Jimin to a table by the machine.

Jimin hesitated, but then slumped down in a chair at the table. "Y/N's friend is coming in a couple of days," he explained. "A male friend. He's staying with us for a few days."

Jungkook looked confused. "Why is that a problem?" he asked, not understanding what the problem was.

Jimin sighed. "It's another male staying in the house with us. When he texted her, she almost knocked me off the sofa, she was so excited to hear from him. She even has a nickname for him," he explained, his ears flat and his normally sleek tail fluffed out in irritation.

Jungkook stroked his long ears, lost in thought. "Are you jealous?" he questioned, figuring out the reason behind Jimin's irritation.

Jimin shook his head in denial. "Of course not," he retorted. Jungkook just stared at him, a knowing look in his eyes. "Maybe a little. I want her to love only me and be with only me."

Jungkook folded his arms across his chest. "Y/N does love only you," he soothed. "If she didn't, she wouldn't have gotten so upset about the situation with the psycho lady."

Jimin laughed at Jungkook's description of Lisa. "Y/N says she loves me, but I'm still nervous. This guy is a human male. He can take her dates without people looking at them strangely," he admitted, his voice sad.

Jungkook's ears twitched at Jimin's words. "If you're so worried about what people think of you then end the relationship," he said simply, knowing that's exactly what Jimin didn't want.

Jimin's face dropped at the thought of losing the girl who meant more to him than anything in the world. "I don't care what people think of me. I don't want her to feel ashamed of me," he admitted quietly.

Jungkook eyed his friend's sad face. "Does she hold your hand in public? Go places with you? Introduce you to her friends?" Jimin nodded at the questions. "Then I don't really think she cares what people think. Y/N loves you. Be thankful for that."

Jimin thought about the wise words coming from the smart bunny. "You're right, JK. She never once made me feel that I was nothing more than a dirty half-breed," he replied, his voice thoughtful.

Jungkook stood up and patted Jimin's shoulder. "You are more than a half-breed. We both are," he reassured.

Jungkook and Jimin headed back to the waiting room and came in just as Y/N and Taehyung came out of the office.

"Hi baby," Jimin said, going up to Y/N and putting his arm around her waist and kissing her cheek.

Y/N turned in surprise at his display of affection. She turned her lips to his, while hugging him back. "You look happier," she commented.

Jimin smiled down at her. "I am. And I realized how lucky I am to have you and how much I love you," he said, his voice soft and gentle.

Y/N blushed at his sweet words. "Well I love you too kitty," she replied, kissing his cheek. Taehyung cleared his throat. Y/N tilted her head to look at him, forgetting he was there. "Sorry Tae."

Taehyung smiled at her in understanding. "It's all good babe. Love makes you distracted," he said, eyeing Jungkook across the room.

Y/N caught the look that passed between them and smiled. "It sure does," she agreed then turned her attention. "Come on kitty. Let's go home."