An Unknown Feeling ( A JIKOOK FF)

It was becoming late and slowly people had started leaving yet somehow Jimin couldn't will his feet to move. He knew that the longer he waited the changes of having small talk with Jungkook increased.

Earlier that day when Jungkook had snapped at Jieun she had sent a growl towards him. He didn't know what he had done but now guilt washed over him. He knew Jungkook kept staring at him throughout his interaction with Jieun.

Jimin always knew that behind Jungkook's easy smile and fun banter was a sensitive introvert who had been pulled out of his comfort zone by his friends. He knew that Jungkook was upset that he didn't even try to explain why he was being distant.

Last few days Jungkook had been watching him like a hawk observing each and every action, it didn't go unnoticed that Jimin looked tired and bogged down by like even if he pretended everything was fine. Even Tae had acknowledged that it.

So, there Jimin was standing in the corner of the auditorium willing himself to make an excuse and go back to the dorm. Yoongi approached him with his duffle bag which as he had changed back to his usual sweats after the performance.
"Hyung, you were amazing. I always thought rap songs usually consisted of bragging about wealth and sex. But you used it to show the reality of the world. It beautifully summarized how I feel about the peer pressure and standards of the society."
"Thanks. I'm glad it connected with you." Yoongi said blushing as he didn't expect the compliments.

Jimin smiled and pulled him into a hug, " Hearing your songs made me feel seen and that I'm not alone."
"Hey, you okay?" Yoongi pulled back and looked at him in the eye.
" I-I, It's not a big deal really."
"Tae told me that you're going through a rough patch and I don't wanna interfere but."
"Oh but?"
"But I know something is bothering you and it's related to Jungkook."

Jimin's eyes widened at that but before he could deny it Yoongi continued, " Just talk to the guy, it's annoying to see both of you pouting and brooding. Before you said it's nothing and we are fine, let me tell you that you're doing a really bad job of pretending everything is fine. Kook is really trying but I can see that he's feeling defeated."
"Sorry hyung, I don't wanna hurt him, it's just..."
"Don't tell me silly, talk to him. He talking to Namjoon hyung outside. I'll send him in, okay?"
"Okay. Thanks hyung."

Jimin looked down in embarrassment when he realized that Yoongi is a very keen observer and could see through his mask. Plus it didn't help that he was hanging out with Tae , so obviously Tae must have mentioned something.

Jungkook had been waiting near the back door to congratulate Namjoon and Yoongi but was only greeted with Namjoon and Jin. As usual Jungkook fanboyed and expressed his appreciation for his talent, the enigmatic performance and influence of his music.
He was waiting for Yoongi but he didn't see him come out. Namjoon informed him that he was changing and would be leaving with the others as he had seen Tae hanging around backstage.

But when after fifteen minutes only Tae and Hobi emerged from the back door, he was baffled.
Before he could stop himself he asked, "Where's Jimin?" Chiding himself for asking about Jimin rather than Yoongi.
"Jimin's probably gone back, he said he wasn't feeling too well when we were going backstage."
"Oh" Jungkook's smile vanished and worry took over his features, he knew Jimin wasn't eating well and despite Tae nagging he ate like a bird.
"I'll go meet Yoongi hyung and come." He said as he walked towards the main entrance of the auditorium.

Just as Jungkook pushed the door, he said Jimin and Yoongi hugging, maybe it was 'jealousy' or the fact that Jimin was being totally normal with Yoongi that he wanted pull them apart.

So, he just waited outside the door. He didn't know how long it had been, but felt like hours. He had been
racking his brain to find out why Jimin was being distant yet here he was hugging and being perfectly normal with Yoongi hyung.

Jungkook got startled when someone tapped his shoulder.
"Hey, Jungkook. You look lost, didn't even notice that I was standing here and calling your name."
"Oh - Oh, sorry lost in thought. By the way amazing performance, I can't believe you talked about society and disparity. It was mind blowing Yoongi hyung."
"Thanks Kook. Can you do me a favor and talk to Jiminie?"
"Sure. I'll talk to Jiminie." He mumbled annoyed.

When Jungkook went in only a hand full of people were inside most of them were cleaning. He immediately noticed Jimin in the corner where he was earlier. He looked so lost in thought and vulnerable.

Walking up to Jimin, Jungkook cleared his throat gaining his attention.
Jimin snapped his head up, "Hi"
"Hi, Yoongi hyung said you wanted to talk." Jungkook did not want to waste another minute beating around the bush, he wanted answers.
"How are you doing?" Jimin stuttered through th entire time, mentally cursing himself.
"I'm fine."
"How's practice going?"
"Fine"
"Excited for tomorrow's competition?"
"Yes. Is this what you wanted to talk about?" Jungkook cringed as it sounded harsher and louder than he intended.

There was an awkward silence for a while then Jimin managed to say, "No. NO I-I was just wondering-"
"Look Jimin, I don't know what's wrong with you or if it's something I did. But you ignoring me last few days sent a clear message. And as you know I have a competition tomorrow so let's get this over with." He was getting impatient, he knew Jimin was stalling.
" Actually, it's not like that, I wanted to to explain to you but didn't know how and when."
"Really, hyung? Even when I asked you a million times and you kept saying it's fine. I thought I was losing my mind. Plus it seems like you're perfectly fine now, seeing that you're being chummy with everyone except me."