vminkook smut - @darkfiremochi on ao3

It's Always You

s u m m a r y :
When Taehyung finally goes to Jimin to apologize and explain everything, he expects a bit of resistance and anger. Definitely some crying. Jimin gets annoyed surprisingly easy but hides it very well, so he's not prepared for the hug he receives when he's finished unloading all his feelings.

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Taehyung comes back to the dorms late one evening, having spent the majority of his time just wandering the streets. After slipping off his shoes he makes his way to the kitchen to grab a quick snack and as he passes by the entertainment room, he spots Jimin and Jungkook curled up watching a movie together on the couch. He smiles fondly at them, momentarily thinking of joining them, but instead continues to his room without even greeting them. His mind is swimming with anxieties and stress and he just wants to sleep and forget about his life for one night.

Once he's changed into his pajamas, he curls up under his covers and lets his tired body finally succumb to sleep.

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"You heard Tae come home, right?" Jimin asks as he leans against Jungkook.

"Nope," he says. "Sure you aren't hearing things?"

Jimin frowns and sits up. "I'm sure it was him. I wonder why he didn't even greet us..."

"He's probably tired."

"I'm worried about him, Jungkook. He's been more distant lately. He doesn't smile as much either."

Jungkook turns the television off and gently wraps his arms around him. "Hey, I'm sure everything's okay. He's just going through some stuff."

"I know," Jimin sighs. "I just wish he'd come talk to me about it like he usually does."

Jungkook frowns, unsure what can he do to help lessen Jimin's worries. "Wanna go cuddle in my room so we don't bother Hobi hyung again?" he suggests.

Jimin looks like he wants to say more but just sighs with a small nod.

"...Sure."

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Their schedules make it nearly impossible to have time for anything else so Taehyung is in a constant state of stress, though he hides it well. Namjoon has asked him multiple times if he's all right and though he says not to worry, he knows he's only making him worry even more.

And then there's the looks Jimin gives him during practice. Normally having Jimin stare at him would fluster him, but he just doesn't want to worry his best friend with his troubles anymore. He's always unloaded his feelings and Jimin's always listened but right now he just needs his space.

Jimin has a permanent frown on his face as he looks at him, worry creasing his forehead. Jungkook stares too, but it's less intense and more of a silent understanding that something is wrong. When practice is over, he sees Jimin making his way towards him but he quickly leaves the room without saying a word and doesn't bother to look back.

He knows it's stupid. It isn't even all that serious of an issue, to be honest. It's just overwhelming, but he supposes it doesn't really excuse his attitude. He's got people who love him and who want to make sure he's all right and he's pushing them away.

Jungkook corners him one afternoon after hours of practice.

"What's up?" he asks in a low voice so the others won't hear.

"What do you mean?"

"Is this your way of breaking up with Jimin hyung? Because if so it's a really shitty thing to do."