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Jungkook was prancing around his room while Dahlia was fast asleep. The omega decided to at least change the clothes as he kept waiting for Jimin who sent the two back home, but himself disappeared to only he knew where. 

As Jungkook heard a faint knock, he jumped from the bed and opened the door swiftly. Jimin stood in front of him, looking a bit tired but still ethereal. "I am sorry I had to rush to the office. I wouldn't have if it wasn't urgent." 

"It's fine," Jungkook's words faltered but he got out of the room entirely and shut the door behind. "Is everything okay?"

"Yeah, yeah... Just wanted to have a word with Mr. Bang on the progress of something. Don't worry about it." Jimin smiled.

Fumbling, they looked away until Jimin sighed blissfully as he continued. "Can I take you on a date tomorrow?"

The words made Jungkook's ears burn hot and he couldn't say anything. Earlier, the kiss happened abruptly and he didn't have much time to think about anything, but he was willing to ask Jimin about a few things now.

Jimin tilted his head, "are you shy, Jungkook?"

"I am scared." Jungkook replied as he looked down.

Jimin held Jungkook's balled fists and brought them up to his chest. "I know I was not there and you have built strong walls around you so you can protect Dahlia and yourself. But I want to contribute too. You need to lose the grip on your fist to let someone hold your hand, rely on me. Trust me, Jungkook. I know you don't trust anyone but you can try by doing it with me. I won't disappoint you."

"But... You have a girlfriend." Jungkook barked out outrageously.

"Sumuni?"

Jungkook nodded quickly. 

"We broke up the day before we all went shopping for Dahlia. Wait, was this troubling you? Did you think that I was still with her?" Jimin felt Jungkook's fists opening over his chest.

"I thought you two were together." Jungkook agreed.

"I was once in love with her, Jungkook... But it faded a long time ago. She needed someone to help her get into the industry and I needed someone to not feel lonely. It was a mutual agreement and when the fans liked our pair, we decided to just go with it. A lot in an idol's life is just there to put on a show." Jimin explained and Jungkook heaved a sigh of relief.

There was nothing to say after that. Jimin cleared his throat before he moved forward and pecked Jungkook's forehead gently. "Good night, get some rest, we can talk about it tomorrow as it's quite late."

Jungkook smiled beautifully, looking into Jimin's eyes. "Good night."

Neither of them moved and a few seconds passed. Jimin pecked Junkook's left cheek this time. "Go on, I will see you tomorrow."

As Jimin made a beeline for his own room, Jungkook's eyes didn't leave his back and then a thought struck him. Did he know we were going to kiss? Why did he ask me to call in sick tomorrow in the office? Did he plan to take me out tomorrow?

**

What are you doing?

Just writing my song lyrics on the album cover. They want me to punch it in by noon so they can send it for mass production.

Okay, I am feeling a bit nervous. Can you tell me what are we doing on our date and where are we going?

Why? So you could prepare?