After sighing again the raven head stood up and bowed to the other people around to apologise for his behavior which received immediate softness. It wasn't unexpected, of course. However, he didn't do the same with the two males sitting with him. Instead, they only received glares from him and a stern order of eating silently which happened just as he told them to. Jimin finished before the others and wiped his mouth with the napkin before taking a deep breath and looking at Jungkook.

"Jungkook?"

"Yes? I uh I mean what- what is it?"

The brunette was on high alert like he was given an electric shock by the sudden call while his manager kept his head in the food without forgetting to perk his ears.

"Stop beating around the bush. Tell me exactly what I want to know and skip the bullshit. This is the last time I'm asking nicely."

The youngest gulped as he heard him and sneaked a peak at the pinkette before downing the entire glass of water. He didn't have a way out of it now and he knew it. But he still wanted to drag it as long as he could if it meant he could save the embarrassing story from his manager. Stalling by showing that he wanted to finish up his meal first which was almost done, Jungkook bought some time while Jimin waited keeping his eyes fixated on his friend to make sure he wasn't playing around anymore.

Unfortunately, Hoseok was done first and it took another minute for the brunette to be able to wipe his mouth clean while the pink haired male took care of the bill. The raven head insisted on at least taking a part in paying but Hoseok refused sternly and paid himself. He didn't, however, mention that the card he used to pay the bill belonged to Jungkook but no one needed to know that anyway. They had more important things to handle.

When the three of them finally walked out Jimin cleared his throat as he walked in the direction opposite of their car to remind the younger that he was waiting. The brunette looked at his manager and took a step closer to his friend as he started to speak, now sure that the oldest won't be able to hear him.

"I think you don't remember this, maybe because you were drunk but you actually did confess to me. You told me that you had feelings for me for too long now and that I'm too dense to not realize it on my own that you have to say it yourself. Then you kissed me and passed out. I took you to your home and wondered how you would react the next day but you acted like nothing happened. I thought you didn't want to talk about it because of whatever reason it was and so I didn't bring it up either. But after some time you dared me to kiss you and I hesitated because I wasn't sure about my own feelings for you and I also didn't know for sure what did you think about the previous kiss or if you even remembered it or not. But I did kiss you eventually. I mean, not that day but a few days later and you know you uh kind of um kissed back but then pushed me away. That- well, I freaked out. I mean what else could I do? I thought you really liked me and all but you pushed me away so I was confused and it was too much. Fuck, I didn't even know that guys could be like that until you kissed me that day and I went home to search it on the internet what it meant. Do you have any idea what I saw and how much of wreck I became after seeing all that? Of course, you don't. So the second kiss was too much for me. I had all sorts of thoughts running through my head about why would you give me such a dare. That's why I ran away when you stopped. A week later when I was able to get a hold of myself I decided to talk to you but I saw you with Yoongi hyung and he was holding you by the waist and I realized you had already moved on. I didn't know what to do. So I thought it's better to just stay away from you and all that instead of trying to solve this Bermuda triangle mystery. Also, it's embarrassing so I don't want Hoseok to know about it. I have an image in front of him and I want to keep it like that. So don't tell him. I don't care how long he has been with me. He shouldn't know how I was before."

The whole time the brunette spoke Jimin just stared at him like he was star struck and once he was done, the raven head still kept staring with his jaw getting crushed under his feet. This was the blank in his memory that he thought wouldn't be important enough for him to try to recall but to Jungkook who remembered it well it was such a big deal. To top it off he never knew that Jungkook was made aware of gay world like that by him and the sudden introduction was way too fast for the brunette to be able to cope with it quickly. No wonder everything turned out like that. This thing was wrong from the start, in the middle and to the very end. Nothing was right here. When he felt something move in front of his eyes the ravenette blinked a few times to realize it was the younger's hand trying to bring him out of his daze.

"Are you okay? Why aren't you answering?"

Jimin closed his mouth when he realized it was still open and shook his head before wetting his dry lips with his tongue and clearing his throat. He was going to have to go step by step and clear everything for his friend to make sure nothing gets left out this time.

"First of all, I didn't remember the time when I was drunk and did all that so I'm sorry for causing you trouble. I didn't kiss you because I had feelings for you. I don't really know why I did it, actually. I guess it was the alcohol. That's all I can say now because it's been so long that I don't remember anymore. Secondly, I apologise again for not knowing your lack of knowledge about LGBT+ community back then and, kind of, shoving it down your throat like that. Being older I should have known better. Thirdly, if you had talked to me instead of trying to give me silent signals I might have been able to help you but what's done is done. There's no going back now. So let's put the past behind us. Fourthly, it's a word right? Fourthly? Oh whatever. Fourthly, I didn't move on. I mean I never liked anyone to begin with. And that Yoongi hyung part. It's his habit to put his hand on people's waist. I wasn't dating him. He already liked someone else. I mean he still does. So anyway, I hope every thing's cleared up now?"

Looking at his friend expectedly Jimin asked and felt at ease when he saw the same expression on the other when he received a nod. They both sighed when a third voice spoke up.

"So all that drama you did in front of me was a crap?"

The brunette tensed up for second before becoming stoic again when he faced the pinkette.

"Did you really think I would want to tell you the truth? Fuck off!"

"But you kind of did tell me the truth."

Jimin widened his eyes when he saw how unusual the relationship of the other two was and said in shock.

"Jungkook, have some respect. He's clearly older than you."

Before the arrogant male could speak his manager did.

"Five. I'm five years older than him."

Jimin gaped at the announcement before smacking Jungkook and earning a yelp.

"What was that for?"

The raven head scowled at the audacity and smacked him again.

"For being disrespectful, you idiot. Oh and *smack* this one is for Taehyung who is also older than you. I saw how you treated him, you asshole."

This time Jungkook yelled louder than before because this was too much. In his opinion, Taehyung deserved the treatment he was receiving.

"Yah!"

That only earned him a punch in his stomach.

"It's hyung for you, not 'yah'. I'm going to put you back on track, brat. You have been let loose for way too long but now I'm back and I want the old Jungkook. Not this shithead."

Hoseok had been keeping it in for a while now but couldn't stop anymore and burst out laughing. Involuntarily he side hugged Jimin as he laughed with his eyes shut and it only aggravated when Jimin giggled along but once he opened them and came face to face with the black haired male his breath hitched and he flinched back immediately with a bow.

"I'm really sorry for crossing the line, Jimin-ssi."

Jungkook rolled his eyes as the said male waved his hand in dismissal trying to assure the older that it was not a big deal.

"Way too obvious, fuck face. Might as well hold a banner now."

Jimin's fist found itself hitting the built abs once again.

"Watch your mouth, dick head."

The brunette scowled as he huffed slightly rubbing his belly when he straightened up.

"Why do you get to call me 'dick head' then?"

The youngest complained while Jimin patted the older when he stood him up from the bow and they walked back towards the car.

"I'm older than you. And besides, you don't see me disrespecting anyone, be it older or younger."

Hoseok opened the door for them to settle in before sitting in the driver's seat himself and started the engine, quietly enjoying the banter.

"You have been derespecting me all this time, remember? And since Hoseok is older than you shouldn't he beat you too? Wouldn't that be only fair? Too bad he won't since he likes you."

The grip on the steering wheel tightened but no response came other than the silent glare in the front view mirror which was well seen by the one it was directed at who smirked back.

"I'm teaching you a lesson. It's different. And even if he does like me I don't see any problem in that so why does it burn your asshole?"

The snort from the front was very obvious and when Jungkook kicked the seat from behind in anger it only turned into a full blown laughter. When Jimin joined in, the brunette huffed and looked outside as he muttered strings of curses at his manager for stealing his friend.

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