Elites of Seoul | Taejin ✔️

Comforting Words

Namjoon pulled the car into a parking space in the supermarket lot, putting the car in park. "I want to apologize for the other night," he said, looking at Jimin; he had wanted to mention it to him earlier in the day but had not found the time to do it.

Jimin looked at him pretending to be oblivious to what he said, "what are you talking about?"

"Me interrupting you while you were on the phone and saying what I said. It's just I overheard what you were saying. You seemed to me like you didn't want to be on the phone or be bothered by looking at your expression. Still, I want to apologize if I overstepped any boundaries or said something I shouldn't have." Namjoon felt a bit awkward explaining everything to Jimin, but now that he had apologized, he felt a lot better. He had been trying to avoid Jimin throughout the day until Taehyung suggested he take Jimin to get the things he needed.

A smile made it's way to Jimin's lips as he listens to Namjoon trying to explain what he was apologizing for, "you are really adorable, there is no need to apologize for that. I was thankful for you interrupting that call. I just now hope you are aware of the consequences it comes with, though." Jimin responds playfully and gets out of the car before Namjoon could respond to him.

With his eyes widen in confusion, Namjoon tries getting out of the car but gets stuck by his fasten seatbelt. Letting out a groan in frustration, he unbuckles it and gets out of the car, not forgetting to ensure that he had the remote car key in his pocket.

Once out of the car, he could see Jimin standing at the supermarket entrance with a smile on his face, one that causes him to smile in return. "You can't say stuff like that and runoff," he states to Jimin as he closes the distance between them but remained a few feet apart, giving Jimin his personal space.

"What do you mean? I was only doing what you did last night. You shouldn't say stuff like that and run off either."

"You are right, I shouldn't have, but I was afraid I would make the situation more awkward by staying."

Jimin smiled once again at Namjoon's response, "I didn't feel anything awkward about what you said, at first, I was taken back, but when I went to bed, I was grateful you did that. However, he is now pissed and constantly calling me, which is why I have my phone off. I should warn that he could end up showing up here."

"Isn't he married?"

"Yeah, he is, but he doesn't care. Yoongi believes he can have his cake and eat it too, and for a long time, I have allowed him to believe that too." As Jimin spoke, he linked arms with Namjoon pulling him into the supermarket so they could begin shopping.

Namjoon surprised him by withdrawing his arms from his and took his hand into his. He smiled when he intertwined their fingers together, "you have very delicate and small hands."

Jimin looked up at Namjoon, not evening knowing how to respond to the sudden compliment and his actions.

Smiling to himself, Namjoon starts walking, making Jimin walk with him. He spoke, wanting Jimin to know he had been listening to his earlier statement regarding Yoongi. "I think what's important here is what you believe. You might have allowed him to believe he had the power in the past, but that does not need to be the case now. I understand he is the father of your child, but he does not own you, and should not demand things of you or speak to you in a way you disapprove.

Further, if he wants to be a part of your daughter's life, and you want to allow him that opportunity, which I believe would be beneficial for your daughter in the future. It would be best if you had the upper hand on how things go and not him. You are too handsome and loveable to have someone treating you anything less than what you deserve."

Jimin stopped walking so he could turn and look at Namjoon, "thank you for saying that, and you are right, I shouldn't allow him to control things in my life. It sucks because this was someone I loved, and life was just complicated. I did some bad things; I contributed a lot to everything I am going through right now. My daughter, I don't know if she will ever be proud of who I once was when she gets older."

"You are not your mistakes, you are who you now choose to become, and I am sure your daughter will see you for the amazing father you are. How about instead of talking in the middle of this supermarket, we grabbed something to eat at the restaurant next door, and we can talk about this and everything you are feeling?" Namjoon offered, seeing that Jimin had a lot on his mind, and he wanted to be there to listen to him and allow him the time to talk about his worries.

"I would like that very much. Should we call Jin and let them know?"

"No, they will be fine. I am sure Taehyung is having a grand time with the kids."

Jimin laughs out loud, "He probably is; I never knew he loved kids so much until seeing him with them. He is going to be an amazing father. Every time I see him and Jin, I realize the difference it makes when you marry someone you love."

"I have always only believed in marrying for love. From the moment Seokjin introduced me to Taehyung, I knew he had found someone who would care for him no matter what. Before speaking to Taehyung, I watched him around my brother, and it was so obvious that he was in love with him. It was then I hope my brother would be open and receptive of the love he had to give him, and now seeing them, I am happy things turned out well, and Jin met him."

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Seokjin's Pov:

A sharp pain in my stomach waked me; it took a while for it to subside; when it does, I took a deep breath and tried sitting up, but then I am hit with another sharp pain. After another couple of minutes, the pain disappeared, allowing me to sit up this time.

The t.v. in the room is still on, but I don't see Taehyung or the kids. Holding onto the bedpost, I walk to the other side of the room to see him and the kids sleeping on the floor. Eun Mi was laying on his chest, while Iseul was sleeping beside him with her head on his arm.

"T-Taehyung!" I tried getting closer to him to nudge him, trying not to wake the kids. I knew the pain I was feeling; it was familiar when I was near to having Iseul, so I am sure this little one was trying to tell me something.

Taehyung didn't budge one bit, making me nudge him again, but this time, I had to tighten my grip onto the bedpost, another piercing pain hit me.

He opened his eyes and looked up at me, seemingly confused, "you okay?"

"DO I LOOK OKAY?" I yelled out, annoyed as I am hit with another sharp pain.