"Yoongi."
Yoongi turned around to face the person who called his name. It was Mr. Park, a smiling Mr. Park.
"Mr. Park," Yoongi said, flashing his own gummy smile.
Mr. Park patted Yoongi's back and slung his arm over Yoongi's shoulders.
"So you guys are leaving half an hour from now?" Mr. Park asked.
Yoongi nodded.
"Alright. Do you want to have a cup of coffee before you leave, hmm Yoongi?"
"Why not?" Yoongi said, a bit confused on why Jimin's dad was asking him to have coffee with him.
"Cmon, the coffee's ready. I prepared it in the veranda. Veranda is a good place to talk, you know," Mr. Park said, walking ahead to the veranda.
A good place to talk.
To talk.
Yoongi wondered what Mr. Park wanted to talk about. Nonetheless, he followed him and entered the veranda.
Mr. Park had always been easy and fun to talk with. He's always laughing and joking, never failing to ease a stiff atmosphere. But for some reason, Yoongi felt a bit nervous right now. It was like having THE TALK to your girlfriend's scary dad. But of course, that thought was very weird and nonsensical, so he just pushed it at the back of his mind.
"How do you take your coffee, Yoongi?" Mr. Park asked as he sat on one of the two chairs in the veranda.
Between the two chairs was a round table. The Park's house was very nice. They were rich, after all.
Yongi sat on the other chair and casually crossed his legs. "Black," he answered.
But really, it's not black. He's a sweet tooth and preferred to put as much sugar to his coffee.
He just said that to look swag.
"Alright then," Mr. Park said, preparing Yoongi's black coffee. "So how's your health? I know you get so stressed when comebacks and promotions come around."
Yoongi sipped the coffee. Damn, it's too bitter. "I'm doing fine. We've been given a few rest days here and there."
Mr. Park nodded and then there's silence.
After a few more sips from his black coffee, Yoongi thought that Mr. Park would not say anything more, but a few more minutes after, he spoke up.
"Yoongi... about Jimin..." he said, and then sighed. "You see Yoongi, Jimin had grown up not having much trouble in getting what he wants since we have the money. But we raised him in a way that he learned to work hard for it, to not rely simply on money. He's a very responsible child. He enjoys taking care of others and is not afraid to show that he cares and wants to help.
"He's also very cheerful and is really noisy sometimes, but that personality is what makes the people around him smile too. The thing about Jimin is that... he cares a lot for others but he does not want others to worry for him. He always lies about what he truly feels. That's why many people didn't know that he is-"
"That he is vulnerable," Yoongi finished for Mr. Park. Mr. Park smiled, but Yoongi did not see it because he was busy staring at his cup.
Yoongi licked his lip and continued. "He always pretends to smile and always says that he's okay, but his mind is actually filled with many insecurities and worries. If he's upset, he denies it. If he's hurt, he pretends he's not. The funny thing is, even though how much he denies it with words, it's so obvious in his face. He's smile is never the same when he's disappointed, and he looks really miserable if he's thinking about something that's worrying him. Jimin is quite predictable, but very sensitive too."
Mr. Park nodded. "You know him very well."
"I've lived with him under one roof for years now, after all."
"You know what? I feel so happy that Jimin has you guys, that he has you. That's why Yoongi, I'd like to ask a favor from you."
Yoongi finally looked up from staring down at his coffee and looked expectantly at Mr. Park.
"Yoongi... please take care of Jimin. Protect him... for me," Mr. Park said, eyes looking intensely at Yoongi's.
Yoongi gazed back with equal intensity. "I will. I always will, Mr. Park."
Mr. Park nodded and broke the stare by sipping his coffee. Yoongi sipped his own and they were filled with silence again.
For some reason, Yoongi felt so much peace right now.
He had given his word to Mr. Park, and it somehow sparked a fire inside Yoongi.
This moment felt bloody good.
"And Yoongi?" Mr. Park suddenly spoke up.
"Yes, Mr. Park?"
"I know you don't take your coffee black. Jimin once mentioned that you like sweets and preferred your coffee with a lot of sugar."
Mr. Park smirked and Yoongi flushed against his will. Aish, he had been caught.
Yoongi stared down at his coffee and scratched his head. "Well... I simply don't want to waste your sugar, Mr. Park," he said with so much swag. It was just an excuse, of course, but very well said nonetheless. Very good, Yoongi.
Mr. Park laughed and Yoongi smiled coolly as he looked away and sipped from his sugar-saving coffee.
"Not bad for a son-in-law," Mr. Park mumbled to himself.
Yoongi who was busy drinking his coffee was not able to hear Mr. Park at all.
"Sorry, what?"
Mr. Park just smiled serenely. "Nothing. Anyway, what are your thoughts about managing a restaurant?"
*****| J<3Y |*****
Take care of Jimin...
That's what Mr. park told him.
And those were the words that kept echoing inside Yoongi's head as they drove back to their dorm. The same words were stuck in his mind as Yoongi walked into his office and sat on his swiveling chair. And lastly, those words were what strengthened Yoongi as he set the camera in his office for the BTS Bomb that he was about to make.
He's gonna set things right.
He's gonna take care of Jimin.
Yoongi licked his drying lips and checked his appearance on the reflection on his computer screen. After adjusting the camera, he pressed the record button.
"Annyeong ARMYs!" Yoongi said, waving at the cam. "This is your favorite Suga Suga! As you can see, I'm here in my office. Umm, many of you had probably seen the video of me and Jimin in Vapp in which we... hahahaha, you already know what I mean. So... uh, I'd like first to thank our fans for supporting us despite that scandal and generally thank everyone for not spreading any rumors about Bangtan."
Yoongi ran his fingers through his hair and smiled at the cam.
"The problem is... after what happened, many photos from the video spread. Most of them were focused on Jimin. I know you probably can't resist how... ahem, hot Jimin is. But... this actually makes our Chim Chim quite uncomfortable. He just couldn't tell you guys because he cares for you all. You should know that all of you are very spoiled by Jimin.
"However, lately, fans had started asking him questions like if he's still a virgin and something like that. This also happened in Twitter. Now, I do understand your excitement, but all of this makes my Jimin flustered. And as much as I enjoy seeing him blush cutely, I don't really enjoy seeing my wife uncomfortable. So, as Jimin's husband, I'd like to ask my ARMYs a favor."
With an intense gaze, Yoongi looked directly at the camera.
"I thank you all for the support, but I would really appreciate it if you tone down the excitement a bit. Maybe stop posting inappropriate photos of Jimin online? Don't worry, you can stare at those pictures as much as you want, but just by yourself... or something. Please ARMY?"
Yoongi flashed a smile.
"And refrain a bit in asking or discussing online about personal things about Jimin, maybe? Yeah, and umm, please stop asking my poor Jiminie if he's still a virgin. Hahaha, I know Chim's reaction is so cute, but let's admit it, that's a bit pass the boundaries already."
Yoongi paused for effect.
"Well... that's all I guess. Thank you so much, my very adorable and understanding ARMYs. Syubie and BTS love you so much!" And with a wave, Yoongi pressed the stop button.
Biting his lower lip, Yoongi picked up the camera.
He left his office and headed to where their manager was. The manager, and the other staffs, would be the one to edit the video and whatsoever, then upload it to their Youtube Channel.
Yoongi gripped the camera. He badly hoped that this would get a positive response.
*****| J<3Y |*****
Ring Ring
Jimin halted from practicing in his dancing when he heard his phone rang. He was alone in the dance studio so the ringing resounded loudly.
Panting and sweating hard, Jimin answered the call.
It was from Bang-PD.
"Jimin, where's Suga? I can't contact his phone. I need you now in my office ASAP." Bang-PD said through the phone.
"Y-yes, PD-nim," Jimin said quickly while packing up his things and turning off the lights of the studio. "I'll try to find Yoongi-hyung."
"Do that fast. This is very important."
Jimin nodded even though Bang-PD could not see it. "May I ask what this is about, PD-nim?"
"You two had been offered roles for a new K-Drama. So come here quickly."