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TWELFTH CHAPTER
2014

"the kind of smile that would be cruel not to kiss."

//

Sahar wakes up and the first thing she sees is Park Jimin.

he's hovering above her, calling out her name as he stares in concern. "Sahar? wake up darling." Jimin shakes her tenderly as she lies on the ground.

as Sahar wakes up slowly, she senses another voice. of fucking course. "is she okay?" it's Jungkook and he's here too, with furrowed brows and parted lips.

Sahar now faintly remembers what happened. last night was a rollercoaster. crying to Jungkook, fighting with Jimin, getting drunk with Hoseok, losing Jin, Taehyung and Jungkook and her fainting. now she's woken up, there's only Jimin and Jungkook.

no Taehyung. did she see things right?

Jimin pats Jungkook's shoulder and offers a kind smile. "thanks for finding me." he tells him politely, running his hands through his hair as he helps Sahar up- making her sit up straight.

Jungkook found Jimin? that means he must've noticed her collapsing to the ground, seeking a person who's close to her which is Jimin.

Jungkook nods, standing up and he leaves with a smile.

come back, oh my god!

Jimin takes Sahar back to their hotel room in silence. she stays close by him, trying to analyse him but it's hard to read his emotions. he's keeping his distance from her and it's concerning.

Sahar feels heavy with tiredness from last night. too much happened and all she wants to do is collapse onto a comfy bed. she can't believe she fainted after drinking too much last night.

let's not forget the shock of seeing Taehyung with Jungkook.

when they arrive back at the hotel, Jimin opens the door for Sahar before asking a question that's been on the tip of his tongue. "are you cheating on me?" he asks, not able to look at her.

Jimin seems frustrated suddenly as he runs his hands through his blonde locks. the sunlight peeping through the blinds shines an angelic light on him- far from what Sahar thinks of him. "is that who you're cheating on me with?"

Sahar can't believe what Jimin's thinking. cheating on him? "what?" she's about to protest but stops herself. she doesn't need to explain herself to someone who isn't actually her boyfriend. everything will go back to normal soon. right now, Sahar does not care.

Sahar shrugs.

"gosh Sahar!" Jimin exclaims, walking around the room as she takes a seat on the edge of the bed. "this was supposed to be a good trip." maybe it was, but i didn't ask to be here with you.

Sahar leans back, falling onto the bed and closes her eyes. she pretends to go to sleep to avoid the situation.

"Sahar?"

again... "Sahar!"

Jimin sighs and walks towards the door. "okay fine, i'll see you later."

//

Sahar wakes up, several hours later- groggily and bothered. she views the scenery of Malta outside, through the open blinds and she sits up straight in surprise, shuffling in the sheets when seeing the sky has turned to darkness.

Sahar scans the room. there's no sign of Jimin at all.

he must've not come back.

Sahar tries not to worry about the boy. he's fine, he must be sulking. instead, she distracts herself with the thought of Jungkook and Taehyung. she's still in shock. the two of them being together is not impossible?

it's happening and somehow, she has to interfere. how?

she leaves the hotel, making sure to lock hers and Jimin's room. Sahar has no intention of getting into trouble or getting drunk tonight. she's not even sure what she's doing.

Sahar wanders around the late streets of Malta as she has been doing for the past few days. it's now beginning to be a place she knows very well. she walks past the nearest bar, not taking any interest until she spots a familiar drunk boy.

it's Jimin.

Sahar sighs and approaches him. this is going to be fun- she thinks. he's falling asleep in his chair, tilting back as his blonde curls fall onto his forehead and the brunette intensity of his eyes are now dark but mild to approach. she makes sure he doesn't fall, placing her hand on his back with care as she takes the alcoholic drink out of his hand carefully.

Sahar feels terrible. she knows he's drinking because of her.

Jimin listens, acknowledging her but not saying anything. Sahar is stunned- she was expecting him to shout out his perceptions and feelings but ... he's oddly quiet. he allows Sahar to take him back to the hotel and tuck him into bed.

Sahar places the covers over Jimin's warm body. he's ready to fall asleep- he must've been out all day, drinking. his eyes are droopy, his rose lips are pouty and his limbs are floppy.

Sahar apologises, knowing he can't hear thankfully. she feels pity as well as shock- her perspective towards Jimin has changed massively.

"i'm not the one for you." her voice is gentle and truthful as Sahar takes one last look at him before leaving the room. she hopes he sleeps for a while, not noticing her obvious absence.

Sahar leaves the elevator, playing with the bandana in her hand (it's Jimin's and she needs it to keep her hair out of her face) and walks into the reception of the hotel. she stops when spotting a beautiful man at the glistening counter.

Jungkook's here.

he sees her when she sees him. Sahar feels the frequent, daring but mirthful tension in her heart- she wonders if he does too. Jungkook is dressed in black jeans and a zipped sweatshirt that's perfect for cold nights. he seems comfortable in his unique fashionable way.

"hey i've been looking for you." Jungkook approaches Sahar after thanking the receptionist of the hotel. he holds care, trouble and genuineness in his brown orbs as the stolen galaxy from the skies clarifying in his long gaze.

Sahar scoffs- he's been looking for her? maybe this mission will be easy after all. "me? the strange stranger?" she asks, quite surprised to see him at her hotel. she could've missed him easily so she's glad she woke up.

Jungkook nods. "how are you feeling?"

oh right she fainted. she forgot that Jungkook's the one who came to her rescue. Sahar starts to focus on the image of Taehyung and Jungkook in her head again. Jungkook already being in a relationship makes things harder- what is she supposed to do now?

Jungkook is still watching her. Sahar has never seen him look so admirable- cinnamon doe eyes that look at her in concern, shiny cheeks covered in stardust, melanin skin down his neck and arms- heated by the daily sunshine, fluttering eyelashes casting shadows, a scar on his kissable cheek and short strands of hair that match his pink, amiable lips. "i can't stop thinking about you." he murmurs.

you? i'm the one who can't stop thinking about you.

Sahar is about to agree but Jungkook suggests an idea that makes her ready to do anything for the young man. "want to spend the night with me?"

"how can i say no?"

//

the pair decide to go to the sea.

it's nearby, vacant and soothing. Sahar found herself rushing ahead, wanting to feel the sand on her feet, the warm water running through her fingers and to see what saintly Jungkook must look like in such a beautiful environment. all she was used to was him against metal lockers, in busy classes, in corridors and a kids library. now her reverance and attractive nature towards him has risen to a point where she can't control herself.

Sahar takes off her shoes as she waits for Jungkook to catch up. he's smiling at the innocence and joy that illuminates in the females features- what a strange stranger. he didn't know the sea could being so much gladness into ones life. he copies her actions, holding his shoes in his hand as he examines her.

her eyes- he thinks deeply. the khaki swirls in her orbs make him look away from the blue of the ocean. Sahar is someone he feels like he's met before, her eyes feel like home strangely.

Sahar grins as her feet land on the sand- she hasn't felt such childish joy in forever. she looks towards the colossal waves of water in the evening. Malta is full of kind surprises. "wow, this is so calming." she breathes out, allowing herself to finally feel carefree in this life. the sand, Jungkook's presence and the sounds of the ocean make her feel better. she needs this.

"let's go in the water-" Jungkook suggests and reaches out for Sahar's hand. he smiles a giddy smile, showing his teeth as his hat blows off his head. he likes how the infantile aura has transferred onto him too- he wants to take Sahar into the water, splash and be naturally silly.

"no thanks." Sahar mumbles and runs away from him. she would normally take his hand always but she really doesn't want to get wet. she wants to admire the water from afar instead.

"oh come on, it'll be fun." Jungkook throws his head back and drops his hat to the floor after picking it up. he starts to chase Sahar across the sand, bits and pieces flicking around them as their laughter fills the air on the empty beach.

Sahar can't help the uncontrollable smile on her face. all the confusion, devastation and negativity fades away because all she can focus on is Jeon Jungkook. him running after her, picking her up with his strong arms, burying his face in her neck, throwing her into the water, splashing her with water, pretending to throw her shoes away, putting his hat on her head, the way his eyes crinkle and how they smile before his pretty, coral lips do. at her.

their precious time together came to an end and all Sahar could think about was how when he dropped her back to the hotel, she should've kissed him.

there was something mutual and romantic in what they had shared- maybe her mission would be easy to accomplish after all.

//

bonus:

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