CHAPTER 25

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Jimin's eyes widened to the extent that it almost popped out of its socket.

Time stood still at that time as the both of them tried to register what was happening at that moment.

As if shocked by an electricity, Jimin placed his hand on Jungkook' chest and pushed him away slightly. He quickly moved back from him, his face red in embarrassment.

"Erm.... I...." He stuttered, turning his back to him immediately.

He was so embarrassed to the extent that he wished to disappear into the ground.

Jungkook let out a small smile, he could feel himself about to burst out in happiness.

Did they just kiss right now? Damn, his lips were so soft that he wished he could devour it till he was satisfied.

"That was a mistake, yeah it is.... I... Erm, I..." Jimin stuttered. He bit his lips which were trembling badly.

"I love it though" Jungkook grinned, licking his lips slowly.

Jimin shut his eyes tightly, he's never felt embarrassed like this in his entire life.

"Jimin" he called.

Jimin held his dress tightly, he couldn't even face him at that moment. His cheeks were all red in embarrassment.

"We need to get going," Jungkook muttered.

Slowly, Jimin opened his eyes and turned to face him. He was busy looking at the car as he couldn't even look at him in the eye.

Jungkook inserted his hand into his pocket and brought out a box. He moved closer to Jimin.

Jimin shifted back immediately and Jungkook placed his hand on his waist immediately to stop him.

He was expecting him to kick him or slap him just like the way he does, but he didn't which shocked him.

"Stay still" he muttered.

Jimin stood still, staring at his chest. Maybe there was something that's suddenly fascinating about his chest, he doesn't know.

Jungkook opened the box and it revealed a shiny diamond necklace.

"I want my boyfriend to look very beautiful in the presence of my Dad" he whispered.

Jimin stared at Jungkook but he wasn't looking at him. He removed the necklace from the box and moved his head closer to his.

His hand went to Jimin neck and he wore the necklace on him.

"The kiss was accidental, you don't have to feel bad about it," he mumbled.

At the mention of the kiss, Jimin's eyes went to Jungkook's lips and he subconsciously licked his.

Jungkook moved back and he smiled. The necklace stood prettily on his neck and he looked stunningly attractive.

"You're beautiful, very very beautiful" Jungkook muttered, staring at him. His eyes went to his hair and he smiled, just the way he loves it.

"We should get going," Jimin said rather awkwardly.

He nodded. He walked back to the car and opened the car door for Jimin.

Jimin slid in gently, Jungkook did at the other end and the car drove off.

Three figures stood by the window watching the two love birds till the car drove off.

"Awwn, they kissed," Jimoon gushed.

Chung Hee turned to him with a glare.

"Shut that mouth of yours" he warned.

"Why? Jimin is an adult already so he's free to date whoever he likes" Jimoon said.

"Chung, did you see that man? He's the one that helped us today" Hana said as she looked at Jungkook.

"Then did he help us because of Jimin?" Chung Hee asked.

"Maybe he's interested in my son. Or, could he be his boyfriend?" Hana wondered.

"Exactly what I'm saying" Jimoon quickly said.

Chung Hee frowned at him.

"Jimin doesn't have a boyfriend," he said.

"I know you're being overprotective but he's a grown up man now" Hana said.

Chung Hee sighs deeply.

"I'm going to prepare some delicious dishes for him. Jimin will help me give it to him tomorrow" Hana said.

"What are you saying?" Jimoon asked.

"Just go to your room," Chung Hee said.

Jimoon pouts but he did as he was told. He's surely gonna tease his brother tomorrow with what he saw today.

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Jimin stared outside the window, biting his lips hard. He's been doing that ever since they left his house, he was too shy to face him.

Jungkook glanced at him.

"If you keep acting this way, my Dad would be left with no choice but to suspect us," he said, breaking the silence in the car.

"I'm sorry, I'm not that good in heels" he mumbled.

Jungkook smiled. Most people he's dated will never admit their flaws, more reason why Jimin will be extraordinary to him. He's totally different from all the people he's ever met... Even HER.

"You can always hold onto me so you won't fall," he said.

Jimin let out a chuckle before looking at him.

"Why are you suddenly cheesy today?" He asked.

Jungkook grinned.

"Am I?" He asked back.

He laughed before facing the window. His hand went to his lips and he bit it gently. The scene was still fresh in his head.

"Do you still remember what I told you today?" Jungkook asked. He's trying to make Jimin feel comfortable with him.

"Yes, I do," he muttered.

"Good"

The rest of the drive was filled with silence.

Soon, they arrived at the house. The gate was opened automatically and Jungkook drove into the big compound. Jimin's mouth grew wide as he admired the building in front of him.

Jungkook alighted from the car and he did too, his eyes still admiring the beauty of the house.

Each corner of the wall was beautifully carved, and the designs were made with complete care. With the combination of sky blue and spotless white paint, it was looking like a palace from the fairyland. Greeneries around the mansion was adding more beauty to it.

Suddenly, he grew nervous. How was this dinner gonna end? What if he messed up?

"Are you nervous?" Jungkook asked beside him.

"Kind of," he replied.

He smiled and held his hand in his own.

"You don't have to be, just follow my lead," he said.

Jimin stared at their interlocked fingers before looking at him.

"Let's go, baby," he said, shocking him.

"You need to get used to that too, I can't keep addressing you as Jimin in my Dad's presence" Jungkook said.

Jimin nodded in understanding and they both walked into the house. He was taking his steps slowly, he wouldn't wanna make a mistake for the second time.

The door got opened for them by one of the maids, and she led them to the living room.

"This way, Young master" The maid said.

Jungkook nodded as he followed her. He looked around the house, nothing seemed different since he left the house. Everything was still the same.

"You can have your seat, I'll get the Chairman" she said before exiting the living room.

"Have your seat, Jimin," Jungkook said.

Jimin sat down on one of the sofas and placed his bag beside him. He was nervous as hell.

Mr. Jeon arrived and he smiled when he sighted Jimin and Jungkook. Seems, his son still respects him after all.

He cleared his throat before joining them.

"Good evening, sir" Jimin greeted respectfully.

"Good evening. You're so beautiful, I guess my son made the right choice" Mr. Jeon said.

"What are we waiting for? Let's go to the dining room," he said.

They were led to the dining room, Jimin was holding unto Jungkook throughout. There, about five maids were present, and the food was already on the table.

"Get Lisa for me," Mr. Jeon said to one of the maids.

"Right away, sir" the maid left.

"Have your seat" he said to Jimin.

Jimin sat down and Jungkook sat beside him.

Lisa appeared and his eyes widened when she saw Jungkook.

"Brother!!" She screamed excitedly. She quickly rushed to hug him.

"Gosh, I missed you so much," she whined.

"That's enough, can't you see his boyfriend is here?" Mr. Jeon cautioned.

"Boyfriend?" Lisa broke the hug. She glanced at Jimin and her eyes widened.

"You....." She stared between Jungkook and Jimin. Did she hear the wrong thing?

Jimin was not left out, he couldn't believe Lisa is Jungkook's sister.

"He's beautiful isn't he?" Mr. Jeon asked.

"Yes, he is," she agreed. She glanced at Jungkook who signaled her not to say anything.

"I'm Lisa," she said to Jimin.

"I'm Jimin. Nice to meet you" Jimin said.

Lisa sat down, she's facing Jimin directly.

"Let's eat," Mr. Jeon announced.

They all started eating. All through, Jimin was uncomfortable. Jungkook noticed that and he held his other hand under the table.

"Relax" he mouthed at him.

Jimin smiled gently at him before exhaling deeply.

Mr. Jeon was busy staring at the both of them, his eyes taking their every move.

"So, how did you both meet?" He suddenly asked.

Jungkook smiled. He knew his Dad was gonna ask that question. Thankfully, they were both prepared for that.

"We met on a beach. He was bewitched by my beauty" Jimin giggled.

Jungkook chuckled. Why would he say that?

Mr. JEON smiled.

"Really?" He asked.

"Yes. He was so busy staring at me that he tripped on his face" he laughed.

Mr. Jeon laughed heartily.

"This is so surprising," he said. One could tell that he was very happy with what he just heard.

"I know, right?" Jimin grinned.

"So, they already know each other before?" Lisa asked herself.

"Babe, you really don't have to exaggerate, you know?" Jungkook said.

"Well, I was only telling the truth," Jimin said.

"So, do you love my son?" Mr. Jeon suddenly asked.

Jimin choked on his breath. He wasn't expecting that from him.

"Do you?" He asked again.

Jungkook stared at him, waiting for his reply.

"I do, very much" he replied.

Jungkook smiled happily. Though this was all fake, but he was really happy to hear that.

Mr. Jeon smiled satisfactorily.

"What about you, Jungkook? Do you love him too?" He asked.

"More than my life" Jungkook muttered.

Jimin's cheeks reddened. This was fake, but it totally sounds sincere to him.

"If I don't, I wouldn't have introduced him to you" Jungkook said.

Jimin scooped a spoon of rice in his mouth and munched it slowly. He could feel his heart beating hard against his chest.

"Baby, you got something on your lips" Jungkook said.

Jimin looked at him. He stretched his hand and cleaned the stain off his lips.

Then he did something that surprised him, he licked his fingers.

Lisa choked on her food and one of the maids quickly handed a glass of water to her.

Jungkook smiled.

"You should be careful or I won't mind doing more than that," he muttered.

Mr. Jeon smiled. His son is really something else.

Jimin looked away in embarrassment. What was wrong with him?

He could feel his heart threatening to burst out of its ribcage.