chapter 4

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The car was quiet at first, except for the soft hum of the engine. Jimin sat in the backseat, a bit stiff and clearly uncomfortable. He kept his eyes on the window, his hands resting awkwardly on his lap. Taehyung, on the other hand, was leaning back comfortably, chatting casually with Jungkook in the front.
Kim Namjoon
Kim Namjoon
So
Namjoon said from the driver’s seat, glancing at the rearview mirror.
Kim Namjoon
Kim Namjoon
How was your first day?
Kim Jungkook
Kim Jungkook
It was good, Kinda hectic, but fun
Namjoon nodded.
Kim Namjoon
Kim Namjoon
That’s normal. First days are always like that
A moment passed, then Namjoon added.
Kim Namjoon
Kim Namjoon
You guys want anything to drink?
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
I’m okay...
Jimin said quickly—almost too quickly.
Kim Jungkook
Kim Jungkook
I’d love some coffee
Jungkook said, stretching his arms.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
Same here
Taehyung added.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
A hot one
Jimin leaned toward Taehyung and whispered.
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
Don’t you have any shame? We’re just like guests!
Taehyung grinned, unbothered.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
What? It’s just coffee
Namjoon heard the whisper and chuckled softly.
Kim Namjoon
Kim Namjoon
It’s alright, I was going to grab some anyway
Jimin realized that Namjoon had heard what he said, He blushed with embarrassment.
Namjoon pulled the car into a small cafe parking lot.
Kim Namjoon
Kim Namjoon
Anything to eat?
They all shook their heads.
Kim Namjoon
Kim Namjoon
Alright, wait here
Namjoon said, grabbing his wallet and stepping out of the car.
As soon as the door closed, Jungkook turned to Jimin with a teasing smile.
Kim Jungkook
Kim Jungkook
Why are you acting so shy, Jimin? He’s just my dad. He doesn’t bite
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
I’m not shy
Jimin mumbled, eyes still glued to the window.
Taehyung smirked, leaning over a bit.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
But what if he does bite?
Jungkook’s eyes widened.
Kim Jungkook
Kim Jungkook
Taehyung, what are you even saying!
Jimin turned red instantly, covering his face with both hands.
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
Can you two shut up already?
The other two laughed, but Jimin stayed flustered and didn’t say a word until Namjoon came back with a tray of drinks and a small bag.
Kim Namjoon
Kim Namjoon
Here
Namjoon said, handing each of them a coffee and a pack of cookies.
Kim Namjoon
Kim Namjoon
Figured you might want a little snack too
Kim Jungkook
Kim Jungkook
Thanks, Dad
Jungkook said, taking his.
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
Thank you
Jimin murmured shyly, still avoiding Namjoon’s eyes.
As they drove off again, Jungkook took a sip of his coffee and looked over at Jimin.
Kim Jungkook
Kim Jungkook
You know, Dad can drop us every day like this. Right, Dad?
Namjoon smiled.
Kim Namjoon
Kim Namjoon
If your classes match and the timing works, sure
Namjoon drank his coffee while driving.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
That would be awesome
But Jimin quickly spoke up
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
No! I mean—it’s fine. We can just take the bus
Kim Jungkook
Kim Jungkook
Why? I can call you when we leave in the morning
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
No need! If you want, you can join us on the bus instead
Jungkook looked thoughtful.
Kim Jungkook
Kim Jungkook
Actually… that’s not a bad idea.
He turned to Namjoon.
Kim Jungkook
Kim Jungkook
Can I go by bus with them?
Namjoon raised an eyebrow.
Kim Namjoon
Kim Namjoon
Hmm. We’ll see about that
Soon, the car slowed down in front of Taehyung’s place.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
This is me
Taehyung said, grabbing his bag.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
Thanks for the ride
Kim Namjoon
Kim Namjoon
No problem
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
Bye, guys
Taehyung grinned and waved.
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
Bye tae..I will message you when I get home
Taehyung node.
Kim Jungkook
Kim Jungkook
Bye...Bye...
A few minutes later, they reached Jimin’s place
Kim Namjoon
Kim Namjoon
This is your place, right?
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
Y-yeah...Thank you for the ride, Mr kim
Namjoon turned slightly in his seat with a kind smile.
Kim Namjoon
Kim Namjoon
No problem. Get home safe
Jimin opened the door, hesitated for a second, and then, clearly flustered, mumbled
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
You too… I mean—good night!
Jimin avoiding eye contact with namjoon.
Namjoon blinked, a little surprised by the sudden farewell, but smiled softly as Jimin practically hopped out.
Kim Namjoon
Kim Namjoon
He’s really shy
Namjoon murmured, pulling back into the road.
Jungkook laughed from the passenger seat.
Kim Jungkook
Kim Jungkook
He really is
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Jimin stepped inside his house and was immediately greeted by the warm scent of dinner and his mother’s cheerful voice.
Mrs. Park
Mrs. Park
Oh, Jimin-ah! You’re home, How was your first day?
Mrs. Park smiled as she peeked out from the kitchen.
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
It was fine
Jimin replied softly, kicking off his shoes at the door.
Mr. Park looked up from the newspaper.
Mr. Park
Mr. Park
Met any new friends?
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
Yeah, a few
Mrs. Park came over, brushing his hair back gently.
Mrs. Park
Mrs. Park
Go freshen up, dear. I’ll plate the dinner by the time you’re back
Jimin nodded.
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
Okay, mom
He dragged his feet to his room and shut the door behind him. The moment he was alone, he let out a long sigh and collapsed on the bed, burying his face into the pillow.
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
Why did I act like that? Why was I so awkward? Why did I even say that out loud?
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
Of course he heard it. And he laughed. Great. Just great
He rolled over and stared at the ceiling, replaying the awkwardness over and over in his head. It wasn’t just the words—it was how tense he was sitting in the car, how he couldn’t even look at Namjoon properly.
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
Stupid. Embarrassing. Totally humiliating
Reaching for his phone, he dialed Taehyung’s number, hoping to distract himself. But it rang without an answer.
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
Tch... where are you now, idiot?
He muttered, unlocking the phone to type instead.
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
"I reached home. Did you reach safely too?"
He stared at the screen for a moment before hitting send to taehyung. Just then, another notification popped up. It was a message from someone.
Text from someone: Can I come with you guys by bus tomorrow?
Jimin raised an eyebrow.
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
"Jungkook?"
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
"When did you get my number?"
Text from Jungkook: "Taehyung gave it. I was thinking of making a group chat, but maybe later."
Jimin rolled his eyes but smiled slightly.
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
"yeah sure, you can come"
Text from Jungkook: "Then, good night."
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
"Good night"
He put his phone down and sat on the edge of the bed, shaking his head with a groan.
Park Jimin
Park Jimin
Tomorrow... just don’t talk. Let Taehyung handle everything. No embarrassing yourself again.
With that promise to himself, he stood up to head for bathing ,still mentally kicking himself for the awkward car ride.
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Taehyung stepped through the front door, casually shrugging off his jacket and letting out a sigh. He didn’t expect to be greeted by anything unusual until he walked into the living room. There, sitting on the sofa with a scowl etched on his face, was his twin brother, V.
V’s eyes narrowed as he glared at Taehyung.
Kim V
Kim V
Why did you come home this late?
He asked, his voice dripping with frustration.
Taehyung froze for a second, the weight of his brother’s gaze making him uneasy.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
Yeah, the bus was a little late today...
Tae tried to brush it off, but the tension in the room only grew thicker.
V scoffed, clearly not buying it.
Kim V
Kim V
So now you’re lying to me like before?
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
I’m not lying!
Taehyung quickly defended, his voice wavering slightly under the pressure.
V’s eyes narrowed further, and he leaned forward, his anger intensifying.
Kim V
Kim V
Then who the fuçk dropped you off?
Taehyung’s heart skipped a beat as he realized his twin had seen him get dropped off from the car. He hesitated for a moment before answering.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
It’s just my friend’s dad
He muttered, trying to downplay the situation.
V wasn’t having it.
Kim V
Kim V
It’s just the first day of college, and you’re already trusting strangers like that?
He spat, clearly furious now.
Kim V
Kim V
Don’t go to college tomorrow
Taehyung’s eyebrows furrowed in confusion and frustration.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
Why shouldn’t I go?
Tae argued, his voice rising.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
Jimin will be alone if I’m not there. You’re going tomorrow, why can’t I?
Kim V
Kim V
I can’t come tomorrow. I have some work to do
V shot back, his voice tight with anger.
Kim V
Kim V
So you won’t go without me
Taehyung's anger flared, but he wasn’t ready to back down. His eyes started to tear up as he clenched his fists.
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
I will go
Tae said, his voice trembling.
Kim V
Kim V
Tae! You know I won't like to repeat what i said
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
You’re hurting me, always controlling me. I won’t obey you anymore. I’ll go to college tomorrow, whether you like it or not!
V’s face twisted with frustration, his voice harsh as he spat.
Kim V
Kim V
You won’t
Taehyung couldn’t take it anymore. With tears threatening to spill over, he turned and stormed up the stairs, slamming the door behind him as quietly as he could. The pain in his chest only grew heavier as the sound of the door closing reverberated through the house.
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That's my question too... i wanna know the ships here very soon👀

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Jiya

Jiya

😂😂 don't tell me you're having a crush on him

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Jiya

Jiya

someone said it right.. the person who smiles the brightest hides the deepest scars

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