The Change Within

㉘Is That The Only Reason?

The bell ringing on repeat brought his movements to a stop, and Taehyung released a sigh, thinking he was rescued. “I’ll go get it.”

“You’re not going anywhere.” Jeongguk swiftly began to tickle him then, enjoying the choked shrieks the older produced as he laughed his head off with him.

“Dorks,” Yoongi snorted as he went to open the door instead.

“Took you long enough.” Jimin muffled his boyfriend in his hug, placing a sweet kiss on his neck.

“Yeah, we have a small situation in here.” Yoongi pointed to the two boys in the living room, who were still fooling around and laughing like crazy.

“I’m still not used to seeing them like this,” Seokjin uttered with a chuckle, and the others could only nod in agreement as it was unusual for them too.

“Hey, Tae!” Jimin called with a bright smile while they stepped inside, but he frowned as the violet-haired boy continued playfully fighting with the younger as if he didn’t hear him. “Are we invisible again?”

“Yah, guys, guys.” Yoongi clapped in front of them to get their attention, and he succeeded as the two stopped.

“What?” they asked in unison as they sat straighter, both panting for breath.

“Hello, we’re here,” Seokjin said in a singsong tone.

A near-silent gasp left Taehyung’s mouth as he sprang up from his seat to welcome his friends with a warm hug. His smile withered when he was about to hug Jimin as he perceived his slightly pouty face. “What’s wrong?”

Jimin encircled his waist with his arms and rested his chin on his shoulder as he let out a faint sigh. “I’m jealous. You seem so close to Jeongguk now, and I’m afraid he’ll take my place.”

“That will never happen, Chim. You’ll always be my soulmate.” He squeezed him in his hug, stealing hearty giggles from him. “You know I love you, right?”

“I know. I love you too, Tae.”

“Let’s just... not, okay? Go to your boyfriend.” Jeongguk suddenly flashed up behind the violet-haired boy and yanked his hand as he shooed Jimin away.

“You ruined our moment!” Taehyung grumbled as the younger dragged him towards the couch and made him sit next to him. “And you always drag me away whenever I hug my friends. What’s your deal?”

“How can he be so oblivious?” Namjoon whispered to Seokjin, who was currently struggling to control his chuckles.

“I don’t do that,” Jeongguk defended himself as he shot him an affronted look.

“Is he really denying it? Damn,” Yoongi said quietly enough for the two who were arguing to not hear him.

“But you do. Guys, he does, right?” Taehyung redirected his gaze to the others, and a beam overran his face as they all nodded.

“Tsk, whatever,” the caramel-haired boy gritted out with an eye roll, reaching for a beer. Do I really do that?

“Oh, Joon, I forgot to tell you,” Seokjin said as he turned to him. “I assume you don’t know this since you rarely check our class group chat. Guess who’s coming back to our uni.”

“Why are you asking only Namjoonie hyung?” Jimin asked, his brows furrowed in puzzlement.

“I don’t think you guys know him. He always hung out outside, smoking and stuff. And he was involved in a rumor. Can you guess who it is?”

Jeongguk’s heartbeat shot up once he heard what Seokjin said, his entire body freezing with dread. Don’t tell me...

“Wait, Johan? Johan is coming back?” Namjoon questioned as his eyes popped in surprise.