She came that night.
The only thought Jimin had in his mind was Jeongyeon cared for him, that was why she came that night, but why is she avoiding him now? Yes, she is avoiding him, pushing him away, Jimin can feel it. Tae said that she was hurt, she was crying, Jimin absolutely can't stand that, he needs to know what's going on? Jeongyeon deserves all the happiness in the world, and he will make sure that. He calls Mrs. Yoo as Jeongyeon's phone is switched off,
"Hello..I am Park Ji Min", as Jimin finishes the sentence, Mrs. Yoo immediately asks in tensed voice,
"Isn't the show over yet? It's already late"
"Show was over almost one hour ago, why? Where is Jeongyeon?", Jimin gets worried.
"She isn't home yet. Did she already leave?", Mrs. Yoo panicks.
"Yes... don't worry, I am going to find her, please don't panick", Jimin assures her, "and Jihyun is with me, don't worry about her"
He starts the car, he recalls that Tae booked a cab for Jeongyeon. He calls him and tells him to see where did the cab drop her. It turns out to be her neighbourhood only.
"Okay so she is there only, just didn't go home", Jimin feels a relief.
He parks the car on the side of the road, Jimin is in her neighbourhood now. He checks the bus stop, the departmental store, the kids playground, her favourite fish cake stall but Jeongyeon is nowhere. Suddenly a shrill woman voice attracts his attention, he follows that and finds out a soju shop ajhumma is yelling at someone, precisely a lady. He goes near to the shop and a sigh of relief comes out of his mouth.
There she is, Yoo Jeong Yeon.
Now both are sitting in the bus stand and the drunk lady blabbering some nonsense. But Jimin can tell she is sad for some reason, Jeongyeon is not the kind of a person who can just leave Jihyun like that. When he asks what happened with her, she doesn't reply directly rather, talks something about truth, something about her fear. Jimin knows that she is hiding something but he doesn't know what? The worst part is she considers herself responsible for all her pain.
"Me, it's myself or my Truth that's hurting me. I am too scared to accept it, what if I come out honestly and get hurt even more? What if you start hating after knowing my truth?"
That's what she said. But little does she know that she slowly is filling his mind and occupying his heart. Little does she know how tough the days they didn't talk were for Jimin. How happy he was when she showed up in his show and how bad he is feeling right now to see her in this much pain.
Honestly Jimin right now wants to hug her tightly but is controlling himself, he then leans towards her to wipe her tears, he really hates them. But that probably is proved to be the worst idea at that vulnerable moment, he literally gets lost in her pretty tearful eyes. Jeongyeon is a bit flustered by the sudden closeness at first, but her eyes are locked into his. Jimin is well aware of the tension that is slowly building up between them. But he doesn't move an inch, as if he is possessed by something, he doesn't the stare to break. Their warm breaths are heating up the moment. When they finally break the eye lock, their gaze falls onto each other's lips. Drunk Jeongyeon happens to be the first, who gives in into the temptation, she is the one who has dared to risk it all and the man doesn't reject it. Park Ji Min isn't drunk like her but at this moment he has lost it, he hasn't realized before that he too wanted it so bad. The moment her lips touch his, his arms instinctively wraps around her waist to pull her closer for a deep interaction. But not much later, it hits him what they are doing and he brakes the kiss. Jeongyeon stares at him with confusion.
"Jeongyeon, it's not right. You are drunk , let's go home", Jimin stands up,
embarrased.
"Right, it's not RIGHT", Jeongyeon says dejectedly, stands up and starts walking.
"Wait", Jimin grabs her hand pulls her towards his car. The woman just follows him without a word. During the whole ride, they remain silent. As they reach to the destination, Jeongyeon quietly comes out of the car and bows to him,
"Thank you Park Ji Min ssi, for driving me home and I am sorry I made a mistake in my drunken state. Hope you will forgive me".
Jimin opens his mouth to say something but the woman just turns her back to him and enters into her house, slamming the gate behind. And Park Ji Min too slams his head on the steering
"What did you just do? She was drunk not you Park Ji Min"
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Taehyung is in Jimin's room, Jihyun is sleeping peacefully in the bed but he can't. He is really worried about his best friend and Jeongyeon. Though it's just a few days he has come here, he already has observed a change in Jimin's behavior. In less than one month, Jihyun has become his life and why not? She is his daughter, the last gift of his deceased love, Dahyun. He is happy for his friend that he finally finds a direction, a reason for his life. The only thing is bugging Tae is that woman, Jeongyeon. Taehyung has noticed how strong influence she has on Jimin, her presence undoubtedly has an effect on him. Tae doesn't particularly dislike it but yes it's worrying him. After so many years of leading an aimless life, Jimin seems to find a reason to live on, finally. Despite of the fact his first lovestory met the most tragic end, no one can deny the painful end somehow gave him a closure and a reason to move on. No one can be happier than Taehyung if his best friend finds love again, infact he likes Jeongyeon, she is a rare blend of strong but kind. But this story surely has it's own glitches, Tae has no idea that whether Jimin is aware of his own feelings or not? He doesn't know, what Jeongyeon feels. To make it more complicated, she is already engaged to someone else. Tae is really concerned for Jimin,
"Oh God !! Please not another heartbreak".
Taehyung's thought process is interrupted by two faint knocks at the door. He opens the door expecting Jimin and there he is, but for some reason he doesn't look good.
"What happened? You didn't find her?", he whispers, careful of not waking up the sleeping child.
"I did", Jimin enters into the room quietly.
"Then? You don't look good", Tae asks.
"Nothing just tired", Jimin says avoiding his gaze.
Tae takes the hint and decides to leave him alone but as soon as he turns to the door, his bestfriend calls him
"Tae!"
"Yes, what is it?"
"I made a mistake, I... I did something very wrong", Jimin just blurts out without any context.
"It's okay Chimmy, it's fine. We all do mistakes, no big deal", Tae just consoles him without asking a thing.
"I am not bothered about it Tae, but that's what bothers me", Jimin's words confuse Taehyung even more,
"What do you mean, Chimmy ah?"
"I am not feeling guilty Tae, I know I did wrong, but I don't feel it's wrong", Jimin gives a confused glance at his friend.
He is guilty about not feeling guilty.
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I admit it's a filler chapter, readers may actually skip it. But as a writer I felt a Jimin's POV is needed. Last two chapters circled around Jeongyeon so much.
By the way, new Twice teaser is Out and Mina is there too. I feel happy happy happy....