Jimin was suddenly awoken by the sound of his phone ringing. He looked to the other side of the room towards Hoseok's direction and noticed the latter wasn't in bed. Rubbing his eyes tiredly, he picked up the phone quickly and saw the caller ID. It was Taehyung. His heart thumped. It felt like forever since Taehyung spoke to him on phone so he answered

"Hey Chim!" Taehyung said making use of his old nick name and Jimin couldn't help but smile.

"Hey you!" Jimin with a nervous smile placed on his face.

"I was going to wait until you came out of the room but it's kinda late...."

He let out a breathy laugh. "Have you checked the time yet?"

"No!" Jimin said, the same time he was picking up his watch. As soon as he set his eyes on the time, he screamed. It was eight already. He was going to be late to his first lecture.

"Shit!"

He could hear Taehyung chuckling over the phone.

"You just get ready. I'll be waiting outside for you"

Taehyung, waiting outside for him? Normally, he never read any meaning to it but now, it was a whole different story. He blushed.

"Thanks Tae" he whispered before adding "Just wait a while, I'll be done"

Within a few minutes, Jimin had showered and dressed. He grabbed all his necessary things before heading out of his room. Taehyung wasn't in front of his door which meant he was waiting outside in his car. Bouncing with happiness, he left the dorm and of course, there was Taehyung waiting in his car.

He tried to look normal just like he used to be as he approached the car. Taehyung opened the opposite door for him as he stood in front of it.

"Thank you" Jimin said and hopped in.

They flashed each other warm smiles before Taehyung drove away.

There was a comfortable silence between them before Jimin broke it.

"To be honest, I was surprised when you called to pick me up"

Taehyung arched his eyebrows.  "Why?"

Jimin bit his lips nervously "Well... Because it seems like forever since you and i have been together like this. I didn't really think you wanted us to spend time with each other because of how I've been behaving towards you"

Taehyung laughed, his eyes glinting.

"To be honest, I was avoiding you too...just a little. I thought you needed space from me"

Jimin nodded a little dissapointed.

"But not anymore. I'm going to stick to you like glue. We're going to do everything together from now on"

Jimin felt really happy to hear that. Apart from his growing feelings for Taehyung, he had felt really lonely without him. They used to be so close before, never leaving each other's side. However, recent happenings has caused a gap in their friendship. A gap Jimin was glad Taehyung was trying to bridge.

He suddenly took one of Taehyung's hand from the steering wheel and squeezed it softly as he left Taehyung to drive with the other hand.

"I'm going to stick to you like glue too" he said.

The boxy smile Taehyung gave him at that moment made his heart pound harder. Flustered, he withdrew his hand but Taehyung caught it back again and held it while looking ahead with a straight face as if he didn't know what he was doing. Jimin gazed at him noticing a small smile tugging at the side of his lips. He simply laughed to himself.

They finally reached Jimin's department, bringing the moment to an end. Jimin climbed down from the car.

"Thanks for the ride" he said sincerely, lingering longer than he should and momentarily forgetting he was late for a lecture.

"I'll head to class now. I'll pick you up. Just text me when you're done"

Jimin smiled. "Oh... I will" he said.

Taehyung gave him a small wave before driving off. Jimin stood there looking after the car till it was gone from his sight. It was then it finally hit him. He was late. Cursing under his breath, he ran into the building.

Taehyung kept to his word and came to pick Jimin up after he had texted him. He was at the dance studio so Taehyung came there. Jimin took extra care of his appearance. He didn't want Taehyung to catch him all sweaty and gross after dancing so he had quickly showered and changed before combing and styling his hair. God knows how long he had stared at himself in the mirror. When it was becoming too much, he scolded himself. Before, he wouldn't have cared how he looked like to Taehyung but now, he was bothered about every single detail of his appearance. His hair, his clothes, how he smelled. Everything! This was too much!

He entered inside Taehyung's car and immediately noticed him staring.

"What?" Jimin said in a slightly high tone as he watched Taehyung's eyes roam all over his body.

"You look good Jiminie!" he muttered.

"You even smell good"

That was more than enough for him to blush crazily. Taehyung looked into his face.

"Is my Jiminie blushing?"

"Stop that!" Jimin said pouting.

Taehyung chuckled looking amused. He suddenly stopped and reached behind him. He pulled out a plastic bag and stuck it out to Jimin.

"I guess you're hungry. I got you something, it's rice cakes"

Jimin looked into the bag.

"Again?" he groaned pouting.

"What? It's all i could get at a short notice!"

Jimin rolled his eyes. "Yeah right, because it's cheap. You miser!"

Taehyung held his breath putting his hand over his chest, his eyes wide open.

"I'm offended! Do you know how much this costs?"

Jimin nodded his head. "Kamsahmida...i know how much it costs. I'll eat it well"

Then they looked at each other and burst into laughter.

Yes, this was it. This was how it used to be before feelings got in the way and turned everything upside down. He wished he could go back to when things were just normal and platonic between them, when Taehyung wasn't looking like a full course meal in his eyes. When he could just look him in the eye without feeling like attacking him with kisses. He sighed. It seemed like a life time ago.

"Jimin, are you okay?" Taehyung said interrupting him.

"Oh... I'm fine!" he lied as he picked up one of the rice cakes and began eating it.

"We have to get ready for the fundraiser" Taehyung said as he drove.

"Have you decided on what you're going to showcase?"

"I have a dance number ready. But i can't show you today. I'm planning to perform tomorrow."

Taehyung nodded. "I'll be looking forward to it"

There was silence as they drove before Jimin spoke.

"I didn't tell you yesterday but your art works..."

He paused biting his lower lip. "They where beautiful" He finished with a blush.

"Thanks" Taehyung simply said but his smile met his eyes and he was drumming his fingers on the steering wheel looking deep in thought.

They finally arrived at the orphanage and everyone was already present helping out with the second fundraiser. Jimin immediately noticed that Nayeon was keeping a distance from them since they entered the building but she definitely couldn't hide the dagger looks she kept throwing his way.

Jimin was glad that she was keeping a distance instead of throwing herself at Taehyung like she always did. Taehyung only gave her side greetings while focusing his attention purely on him and Jimin was happy about it. He was happy to gain Taehyung's attention but he had to know what happened.

Jung min was seating on his lap eating part of the rice cakes Jimin had remained as they watched Taehyung lift up some tables and chairs and set them in place. Jimin noticed Nayeon eyeing him from a distance so he called his attention and Taehyung faced him squarely. He gestured for him to sit beside him and Taehyung did so staring at him.

"What's going on between you and Nayeon? She's been giving me death looks since we came"

Taehyung sighed. "I found out Nayeon was trying to seduce me. She even flirted with me yesterday but i cautioned her"

"I realized that the more I kept hanging out with her, the more you and i kept drifting apart so I drew a line between the two of us"

He gripped Jimin's hands. "There's nothing to worry about"

Jimin nodded, inwardly happy but he tried not to show it too much.

Hoseok suddenly appeared in front of them. He whispered something to Taehyung's ear. They had strange smiles in their faces when Hoseok turned to Taehyung.

"Jimin, can you please accompany Taehyung to the store room. I kept some disposable cups and plates there. Can you please help me find and bring them" he said.

Jimin groaned. "Now?"

Hoseok just nodded. Jung min climbed down from Jimin's laps as he and Taehyung stood up.

"We'll be back okay?" Jimin said to the boy while Taehyung fondled his chin leaving him with Hoseok.

Jimin followed Taehyung to the store room. When they reached the place, it was cramped with so many items. It was dusty too. The both of them could barely fit in there as they searched for the disposable cups. Soon, the search started getting uncomfortable because it was difficult to move around but that wasn't the worst of it all. The power suddenly went out.

Jimin groaned! How could the power suddenly get cut off and at such an inappropriate time. He paused because he didn't hear any sound coming from Taehyung. Nothing! No movement.

He began to panic.

"Tae... Tae... Where are you?" he whispered groping the air with his hands hoping he could touch him but he suddenly froze when he felt hands gripping his own and pulling him gently towards a body he knew could only belong to Taehyung.

"Tae?" Jimin whispered blinking his eyes as he tried to find him in the darkness everywhere was blank.

"Ssh... I want to tell you something"

Taehyung's voice was deeper than usual but gentle.

They where pressed together, no space between them and Jimin's mind was running in circles as Taehyung's arms where wrapped firmly around his waist.

"Jimin I...."

The power suddenly came back on and Jimin's eyes widened when he noticed their close proximity. Their lips where just inches away from each other and Taehyung's eyes where hooded. He looked so attractive at that moment that Jimin couldn't contain himself. He pushed him taking note of the disappointment in his eyes. Taking a step back, he looked around and miraculously spotted a pack of disposable cups high up on the shelf.

"Oh, I've finally found it" he said totally avoiding Taehyung's gaze as he gripped the pack tightly as if his life depended on it.

Without wasting another second, he dashed out of the room. He was deluding himself. He knew what was about to go down in that room. He knew what Taehyung was going to say. He also knew what he was going to do. But he wasn't ready to accept it. Not yet.

He hadn't gone far when he felt a hand grab his free arm pulling him to a secluded corridor. He gasped when he saw it was Jungkook. He looked extremely furious at he glared at him.

"Yah! What are you doing?" Jimin yelled struggling to let go but Jungkook was strong pinning him to that spot.

"Something has changed Jimin. Your eyes has changed!" the other boy stuttered.

"My eyes?" Jimin said completely belweired.

Jungkook nodded still holding onto his hand tightly.

"The first time i saw you in that locker room. That look you had. That adoring look that made it seem like you could do anything for me, I never forgot it"

Jimin blinked. He didn't think Jungkook even regarded him at that time.

"Even after all these time, I saw that look in your eyes. Because of that, I was convinced that your relationship with Taehyung was nothing more than a charade but now, I can't see it... I can't see that shine in your eyes. The shine that was meant only for me"

Jimin gulped. He was only now realizing that his feelings for Jungkook wasn't like before. He was still handsome and attractive to him but he found out to his horror he couldn't remember why he had been so crazy over him because now, all that occupied his thoughts was Taehyung! Taehyung! Taehyung!

"Jungkook, please stop this. I don't have time to deal with this"

Jungkook gritted his teeth. "I'll find out what happened to your eyes"

"And Taemin?"

Jungkook just frowned and he noticed the troubled look in his eyes. Jimin suddenly looked up and spotted Taehyung standing few meters away, staring at the two of them with an intense look in his eyes.

Jungkook dropped Jimin's hand.

"It's okay lover boy" he said smirking at him as he left.

Taehyung approached Jimin slowly.

"What did he say to you?"

"The usual"

Taehyung sighed. "That guy, he never gives up"

There was an awkward silence between them as they both stood, reliving the experience that almost took place in the store room.

"Em... The fundraiser is about to start and Jungkook is singing" Taehyung suddenly added putting an end to the unbearable silence.

"Really?" Jimin's eyes widened.

They both left together and entered the hall which was now arranged. The empty seats were starting to get filled and just like before, the volunteers began to showcase their talents which where richly rewarded by monetary gifts and valuables.

Jimin noticed that an average looking heterosexual couple where talking to Jung min. One of the staffs where translating what they where saying to the boy and a big smile spread across his face.

"Do you think he's getting adopted?" Jimin asked pulling Taehyung's attention to Jung min and the couple.

Taehyung pouted. "It seems so. It's for his good though. He needs a family"

Jimin felt sad about the possibility that Jung min might actually get adopted.

"I don't like it" he muttered.

"Me neither. It's not as if we can adopt him" Taehyung said and they laughed nervously. The laughter slowly died when they both considered what Taehyung said.

Jimin shrugged the thought away and tried to focus on the shows going on.

Jungkook finally performed and he was incredible. His voice resonated though out the hall and both men and women swooned over the handsome specimen of a man. Jimin was one of them, he couldn't deny that Jungkook looked and sounded incredible. The song which he sang titled euphoria blended well with his voice. Jimin enjoyed every bit of it and found himself clapping at the end of the performance.

"You like it that much?" Taehyung whispered staring at him and Jimin nodded.

"I guess you still like him" He muttered under his breath but it seemed Jimin didn't hear because he was still immersed in Jungkook's performance.

The fundraiser finally came to an end and everyone began to disperse. Taehyung was speaking to Sunmi while Jimin waited outside for him putting his hands in his pocket because the weather was cold.

He got a little shocked when he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned and saw Nayeon looking at him with a murderous glare.

"Don't think you have won" she spat out ferociously.

"We where getting somewhere. I know it but somehow along the line everything got ruined because of you but mark my words Jimin, this is not the end"

She didn't even let him say a word before she walked off.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Taehyung's voice broke into his thoughts.

Jimin smiled. "Nothing... Just a small fly making noise"

He was referring to Nayeon but Taehyung didn't understand and he stood there looking confused.

"Come on, let's go" Jimin said smiling at Taehyung and they entered his car. They drove to the dorm and when they arrived, as usual, stopped in front of Jimin's room.

"Um... Hoseok is staying over at Yoongi's, wanna hang? We could have ramen...."

"It's fine Jimin. Maybe some other time" Taehyung said. He opened his mouth to say something. Jimin was sure it had to do with what almost went down in the store room but he said nothing.

"Good night Jimin..."

"Good night" Jimin answered berating himself on why he was disappointed. He was the one who bailed out in the store room. Ugh! His feelings where a mess.

He nodded and entered his room after hearing Taehyung's retreating steps.

Few doors away, Taehyung threw himself on his bed, his room mate was already snoring loudly in his own bed. Taehyung laid down staring up at the ceiling.

"We'll take our time Jimin...one step at a time until you're ready to accept my feelings" he whispered with a sad smile.

Another really long chapter. So much fluff and So many things happening, it all came rushing out. Anyway, I hope it was good. We'll be getting closer to our climax soon. Love you all