Red String | Minsung

마흔네

"Hey guys!! What's going on... over... here."

"Oh, hey Jeongin. Are you okay? Why do you look so sad?" Seungmin asked the youngest. "Oh- No, it's nothing really! I just never thought you two would be soulmates!" He piped, trying to seem happy for them. Jisung frowned, knowing how much this must be affecting him. "Well- I, uh, gotta get to class, I don't wanna be late!"

But before he could leave, Seungmin put his hand on his shoulder. "Come on, Jeongin. I know you're sad. What's going on?" 

"I-It's nothing, I swear!"

"Um- guys? I hate to interrupt your moment but- uh... look at both of your hands." Minho advised. Jeongin and Seungmin did as he said, noticing that Seungmin had gotten another string, which had connected to Jeongin's. "W-what?? But, it's not even my birthday!" Jeongin exclaimed. "Well, I heard that with polyamorous soulmates, the third person will get connected even if they haven't had their 18th birthday yet." Jisung informed.

Hyunjin was extremely confused. He poked the youngest, and what do you know, they got connected as well. "Oh no. I can't intrude on your relationship. Why is this happening??" Jeongin said, distressed. He looked like he was about to cry. The bell had already rang, but there was no way they were going to class at this point. No one had any idea what to do or what to say.

"I- uh, I need to go." Jeongin said before running off. "Shit." Seungmin cussed. "I'm gonna go talk to him."

"Wait Seungmin-"

"Hyunjin, I will listen to whatever you have to say later. I need to go make sure he's okay right now." He replied before following after the youngest.

"Fuck, why did this have to happen? This just made things so much more complicated. And I was just about to work things out with him. Damn it."

Jisung approached Hyunjin hesitantly, despite them not being on the best of terms. "This is definitely a difficult situation. But I'm sure you will all be able to figure everything out." He started. The raven-haired male looked at him, not expecting him to comfort him. "I mean, look at me and Minho. Sure, our situation may not be as confusing and complicated as yours right now, but it was definitely hard to work through. And look at us now!" He grabbed his soulmate's hand, interlocking their fingers.

"Wait- You two- Did you get together?"

"Well- not exactly, but we're definitely on better terms. We even kissed." He admitted. Hyunjin's eyes looked like they were going to fall out of their sockets. "Huh- You did???"

"Multiple times." Minho added, making Jisung become flustered once again. "Okay, well I didn't need to know that." The raven-haired male fake-gagged. Minho laughed at his reaction.

"Thank you, Jisung. I needed it." He said sincerely, something Jisung never would've expected. "W-well, I figured you'd be annoying moping around so..." 

Hyunjin laughed, knowing the blonde didn't actually mean what he said. 

___________________________

Seungmin rushed down the hall, searching for his friend. He followed the string, leading him outside the school. He didn't hesitate on going outside. Before he knew it, he found Jeongin sitting against the wall, his face in his knees. He frowned, seeing his friend in such a state. "Jeongin... Please tell me what's wrong." He pleaded as he sat down next to him. Jeongin looked up, not expecting the older to have followed him.

He was silent for a few moments, trying to figure out what to say. Seungmin wiped his tears before pulling him into a hug. The younger immediately melted into the embrace. They sat there, hugging in silence. Seungmin knew that it was hard for Jeongin to say what is bothering him, so he didn't try to force it out of him.

"I... I need some time alone to think right now." 

Seungmin really wanted to comfort his friend and hear what was bothering him this much, but he didn't want to overstep his boundaries. "Okay. But please don't feel like you can't talk to me about things, I'm ready to listen whenever you need it. I will never, ever judge you." He said. Jeongin nodded. "I'll talk to you about it when I'm ready to." The brunette stated. Seungmin pulled him into another tight hug before standing up. "Don't stay out here too long. you don't wanna get in trouble." Seungmin said with a slight smile, trying to light up the mood just a bit before heading back inside.

__________________________

Hii everybody! What're your thoughts on this chapter?

Things have gotten complicated again :(( 

Also, I just wanted to mention how much I appreciate all of you! Reading all your comments and seeing all the votes and even just if you're reading this, all of it motivates me to keep writing!! I love reading all of your comments so much!! Just know that if I don't reply, I still read your comment I just couldn't figure out a way to respond because I'm awkward loll. But thank you all so much, I really appreciate you! <3

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I hope it didn't turn out bad jsjj