Nostalgia || Namkook

4. The Truth Untold

"My god, Tae. That was incredible", Jimin says just as Taehyung's fingers stop on the tiles. "Ah, well, thank you. I made a mistake in the second verse", he admits shyly, cheeks heating up with embarrassment.

Jimin blinks. "Really? I didn't notice at all", he says, honestly surprised. Taehyung blushes harder. He quickly changes the topic. "After yesterday, I thought I'd hate you forever. But here we are", he teases.

Now it's Jimin's turn to blush. "About that. I'm really sorry. I just got too angry. Hobi is my best friend", he confesses. Taehyung wiggles his eyebrows, as if he wants Jimin to say something more.

"I'll tell you a secret if you promise to keep it hidden", Jimin whispers. Taehyung nods in interest. "Deal". Jimin looks around before saying, "I like him, more than as a friend. I like him a lot". Taehyung almost squeals. Jimin has to physically shut him up by slapping a hand to his mouth.

"Shh", he hushes, panicked. Taehyung removes his hand from his mouth and smiles cheekily. "I knew it", he announces. Jimin rolls his eyes. Suddenly, a bulb goes off in taehyung's head.

"Hey, what if you confess to him and he friend zones you?", he asks worriedly. Jimin shrugs, "Then we move on". Taehyung looks at him like he's crazy. "It doesn't work like that", he says softly.

Jimin bites his lip. "How do you know?", he questions. Taehyung sighs heavily. "I had two dads. They got divorced when I was five. I barely remember my other dad now", he whispers. "My dad has never talked to me about his current feelings but I know he still loves him".

"Oh", Jimin breathes out. He didn't expect Taehyung to be in the same situation as him. "I was also five when my parents got divorced. He never told me whether I had a mom or another dad. It's unfair but I don't want to force him into telling me something", he says.

Taehyung smiles a little. It's oddly relieving to have someone relate to him, as fucked up as that sounds. "Can I tell you something?", he asks. Jimin nods timidly, curious.

"Your dad is really handsome", Taehyung says. Jimin chuckles and hits his hand. "Everyone says that", he laughs. "That's because it's true. I feel like I've seen him somewhere. He looks like a good guy", Taehyung says.

Jimin makes a face. "My dad is thirty three, he's not a guy anymore. He's a man. And yes, he's a very good person", he says fondly. Taehyung smiles looking at him. Seems like Jimin likes his dad just as much as he likes Namjoon.

"My dad is a fashion designer, by the way. You must've seen him on fashion shows", Jimin adds. "Probably", Taehyung nods in acknowledgement, though he's not sure he has ever watched a fashion show in his whole life.

"My dad is a writer", Taehyung says. "He has published many amazing books. You should totally read them!", he exclaims, getting excited all of a sudden.

"What's your dad's name?", Jimin asks softly that he can check him out later. Before Taehyung can answer, Jimin's phone starts ringing. He looks at Taehyung apologetically before answering.

"Appa, hi", he greets. "Really? No, no, that won't be a problem. Yeah, I'm sure. See you later? I love you more", he says and hangs up. Taehyung smiles at the way Jimin talks softly with his dad.

"What was that about?", Taehyung asks. "Nothing. He said he's gonna be super late so he can't pick me up. He asked me to come home with a friend", Jimin answers nonchalantly.

Jimin's phone dings with a notification just then. Taehyung makes the mistake of accidentally looking at his lockscreen, almost choking on his own spit.

"What the fuck", he curses. Jimin looks at him with wide eyes. "What happened?", he asks worriedly. Taehyung hurries to take out his own phone from his pocket, hands trembling.

"Look at this!", he says urgently, showing his lockscreen to his new friend. "What--- oh my god", Jimin whispers when he sees the picture. The picture. "This--- no way!", he says in disbelief.

"What if they just t-took p-pictures on the same spot?", he asks hurriedly, trying to console himself that this can't be true. Taehyung makes a noise of frustration and takes his phone from him, lining both of them side by side.

"W-What if they're j-just friends?", Jimin tries again. Taehyung stares at him in disbelief. "Jimin, what the fuck is wrong with you?", he asks angrily. Jimin suddenly remembers about the things that happened last night and he almost cries.

"Is y-your d-dad's name N-Namjoon?", he asks, stuttering through it all. Taehyung inhales a sharp breath. "Yeah. Kim Namjoon", he provides.

Jimin doesn't stop the sob that leaves his mouth. Taehyung quickly scoots closer to him, rubbing his back. "Does that m-mean we're brothers?", he asks uncertainly. Jimin gives him a faint smile and a timid nod.

Taehyung quickly pulls him in for a tight bear hug. "What should we do now?", he whispers. "I want them to be together again", he adds. Jimin lets out a shaky breath.

"What if they don't want that?", he asks, voice a lot steadier than it was before. Taehyung pulls back. "I don't know about your Appa. But my dad still loves him unconditionally", he says firmly.

"Appa still loves your dad, too", Jimin says quietly. "Namjoon is the first word that comes to his mind when you say 'love'. He really loves your dad", he says. Taehyung bites his lip nervously.

"I need to know why they got divorced", he says. Jimin nods as a silent agreement. "I want them to be together if they're willing to. My Appa is hurting".

Taehyung sighs. "My dad is hurting, too", he says. "What should we do then?", Jimin asks. Taehyung searches around before and idea pops into his mind.

"Your Appa asked you to bring a friend, right?", he asks. Jimin tilts his head. "Yeah, why...?"

Taehyung smirks.

"I have a plan".