Jungkook did see Jimin's mother and now he was looking at his man, selflessly hiding it from him. His heart went out to the younger and he felt Jimin's pain. He did not know what she said but he could imagine. "Why are you crying?" He asked in a low comforting tone to the cute fluffball whose nose was red now as he shook in Jungkook's embrace.

"I love you, Jungkook. Please forgive me. I will be more considerate of your feelings from now on. I also want to give now and not only receive. I am not saying it b-because you left me but I am saying this because I realized it and I want to make amends. P-please... Please forgive me." Jimin tightened his grip around Jungkook's neck and buried his nose deep into the taller's neck. 

The intense crying not only caused Jimin's body to shake but also made him cough uncontrollably, his nose was runny so he sniffled and he was a total mess. Everyone around them was looking at Jimin hysterically. Jungkook had to pull away to get Jimin water. He made Jimin sit on the bench and wiped his tears. 

"Don't cry, Jimin. I will get you water. Okay? Stop crying." He wiped his tears but the man as if was so broken that he did not know how to stop.

A nice lady helped Jungkook when she offered her water bottle to him and Jungkook bowed at her. He quickly made Jimin drink some of it. He did not give a damn about people until he made Jimin stop crying as he hugged him close, kissed his head repeatedly while whispering sweet nothings.

"Did you think I left you, baby?" Jungkook asked Jimin and the latter nodded his head while sighing as an aftereffect of crying. 

"I could never. I was so broken when I saw you dancing with those random men that it took a lot in me to not act on my whims. I thought I should stop loving you but I just could not do that now, can I? I left the house to stop myself from spiralling out of control. Everything there was reminding me of you and I was hurting. I came to my friend's place for a week." Jungkook explained as he kept caressing Jimin's face with his thumb. 

Jimin kept listening silently with his puffy eyes. "I did not know the word I was wanting to hear from myself. I just needed time. I am sorry." Jungkook pecked Jimin's lips and the model began crying again. 

He was so vulnerable in Jungkook's arms and the doctor decided that he has to be the one to take care of him for life, no matter what hurdles came their way. Jimin looked so different from last night, so ethereal and pure. This was real Jimin. 

He kept hiccuping softly in Jungkook's arms and the crowd slowly dispersed. "Do you want to go back home now, baby?" Asked Jungkook and Jimin nodded.

His stomach growled and Jungkook put his hand over the smaller's stomach. "Did you eat?" He asked and Jimin lied as he nodded when he had not eaten anything since morning.

"Just one last thing." Jungkook got up by holding Jimin's hand. The younger did not realize where he was being walked until he read the billboard saying Tae Park. He pulled his hand back. 

"What are you doing, Jungkook? Let's go home." He tried to pull back but Jungkook tightened his grip and turned his frame towards Jimin. With his free hand, he caressed the younger's head. 

"Do you trust me?" Jungkook asked and gazed intensely into Jimin's eyes. Their eyes locked and Jimin nodded slowly. He did not stop Jungkook after that. They walked into the store and Jungkook spotted a lady with features like Jimin, the same eyes and lips.

Jimin stopped at a distance while Jungkook walked all the way in. "Mrs Park, do you know that spreading hate on LGBTQ+ and being homophobic is an official crime? You would end up paying a fine or penalty or both." Jungkook said as he folded his hands against his chest and breathed calmly. 

The lady just shook her head in disbelief. "Is this happening right now?" She looked at Jimin and alluded. 

"Talk to me, woman. You won't look at him, go near him,  think about it, talk about him, let aside talk to him. If you come across him, just take a turn around and if you see him strolling in a park, close your eyes. Please consider this as my first advice or last warning." The lady was taken aback that she could not say anything. 

Jungkook leaned in, breathing the same air that she was, and whispered. "If you so much so look at his direction now, you will go down."

"You can't do that. He is still my son. I can talk to my son whenever I want." She chided but Jungkook had instilled the fear in her mind. 

"You are not his mother except biologically. And he is not a Park anymore, he is a Jeon now. So, I dare you to mess with a Jeon and you will find out." Jungkook straightened up and by then, Jimin looked at them impatiently.

The lady was hit by the sledgehammer with the statement. Was Jimin already married to a man? Jungkook saw the lady gulp and sweat as he walked back to Jimin.

Before Jimin could say anything, Jungkook pulled him close and kissed him wildly. The lady gasped and looked away while Jimin only pushed Jungkook by his tiny fists on the broad chest.

The kiss was so full of fervor, passion, and a little bit of anger. It was forceful yet short. Jungkook pulled away soon and held Jimin's hand to take him away from the abomination of a woman.

As they reached the basement parking, Yoongi was standing by his car with a smile. Jimin left Jungkook's hand and ran to hug his roommate and companion. Yoongi was quick to hold Jimin into his arms as the younger launched himself at him. "Thank you." Jimin mumbled and Jungkook trailed off, giving a little space to the two. 

"You are welcome, Armadillo." Yoongi chuckled and ended up with the tiny but hurtful punches. 

He left Jimin's body and the model landed on his feet while a huge grin plastered on his now cheerful face. They both turned and saw Jungkook smiling brightly at them. He slowly walked in and shook hands with Yoongi. "Babe, will you wait inside the car?" He handed Jimin the car keys and the younger was more than happy to obey.

He left, leaving Yoongi and Jungkook behind. "Thank you, Yoongi. It really means a lot that you told me about him." 

"Ah! Don't worry about it. I only was helping him... And you." Yoongi chuckled.

"You love him. Don't you?" Jungkook asked all of a sudden and Yoongi's big smile turned to a small but meaningful one, he sighed. 

"Who would not love that cartoon?" He jested and Jungkook nodded. He saw a thin layer of sheen in the smaller male's eyes. 

"I will take good care of him. I will protect him with my life." Jungkook put his hand on Yoongi's shoulder. This talk was what Yoongi never wanted to come to life. His chin quivered, he tightly pressed his lips together. Tears already were coming out of his eyes. 

He wiped them quickly and smiled. "You better, otherwise I know how to hide a body and get away with a murder." Both of them laughed and Jungkook pulled the man into a hug. 

"Take care." They patted each other's hands after pulling away. 

Yoongi got into his car and Jungkook walked towards his own car where Jimin was waiting for him. Jimin smiled at Jungkook as he got inside. The older did not miss to peck Jimin's forehead again before burning the ignition. 

The two cars left the exit from the basement, one turned to the right whereas, another turned to the left with Jimin inside. 

6 July 2021