Chapter 4

Jimin back-hugging Jungkook.

Tae's stomach churned with jealousy, prompting a fake cough to grab their attention. Jimin, catching Tae's glare, swiftly moved away from Jungkook, sensing the unexpected tension.

Jimin: "What's up, Tae?"

Tae, trying to conceal his jealousy, managed a strained smile. Meanwhile, Jimin noticed the lingering doubt in Tae's gaze.

Jimin (whispering to Jungkook): "Dude, did I miss something? Why is Tae looking like he just walked into a K-drama love triangle?"

Jungkook : How do I know?

Jimin chuckled, but he couldn't shake the feeling that Tae's jealousy might be more than just a misunderstanding.

Jimin, sensing Tae's jealousy, decides to playfully tease and make him more envious.

Jungkook peacefully reading a book. Unbeknownst to Jungkook, Jimin initiates light physical contact, attempting to provoke a reaction from the seemingly cold and reserved Tae.

Jimin, strategically positioning himself closer to Jungkook, engages in casual touches, whether it's a friendly pat on the back or a brief hand on the shoulder. Meanwhile, Jungkook remains blissfully unaware of the underlying dynamics.

Jungkook didn't bother about Jimin because he thought Jimin is trying to make him angry, so he remained silent.

Tae, observing this playful interaction, feels a growing unease. Despite his efforts to maintain a distant demeanor, the touchy exchanges between Jimin and Jungkook stir something within him. The unidentified feelings he harbors become more pronounced, manifesting as a subtle tension.

As Jimin persistently amps up the playful physical contact, Tae's stoic exterior begins to crack, revealing the internal conflict caused by the growing emotions he's yet to fully comprehend.

In the living room, the atmosphere held a peculiar tension. Jimin, ever the mischievous one, decided to have a bit of fun at Tae's expense. .

Jimin, smirking at Tae, casually strolled over to where Jungkook was sitting, nonchalantly placing a hand on his shoulder.

Jimin: "Jungkook-ah, what's this fascinating book you're reading?"

Jungkook: "Oh, it's just—"

Before Jungkook could finish, Jimin gently ran his fingers through Jungkook's hair, seemingly innocent yet laden with intent. Tae, observing from a distance, felt a pang of jealousy but tried to maintain his stoic demeanor.

Jimin: "Fascinating. Mind if I join you?"

Without waiting for an answer, Jimin took a seat beside Jungkook, their proximity increasing. Tae, growing more uneasy, pretended to be engrossed in his phone, but his eyes betrayed the internal turmoil.

Jimin, continuing his antics, casually draped an arm around Jungkook's shoulders. Jungkook, still immersed in his book, remained oblivious to Jimin's strategic moves.

Jimin: "This book is great, isn't it, Jungkook?"

Jungkook: "Yeah, it's—"

Before Jungkook could respond, Jimin playfully poked his cheek, prompting a surprised laugh from Jungkook.

Jimin: "Your reactions are priceless, Jungkook."

Tae, struggling to contain his growing frustration, decided to break his silence.

Tae: "Jimin, don't you think you're being a bit too touchy?"

Jimin, with a mischievous glint in his eye, looked directly at Tae.

Jimin: "Oh, am I making you uncomfortable, Tae?"

Tae, masking his true feelings, responded with forced indifference.

Tae: "Just keep it in check."

Jimin, satisfied with the reaction he had provoked, continued his light teasing, unaware that the real turmoil was not about Jungkook and Jimin but the complex emotions brewing within Tae.

Meanwhile, Jungkook, perplexed by Jimin's sudden change in behavior towards him, shot a questioning glance at Jimin.

Later that evening, the tension lingered in the air as Jimin continued his playful antics. The three found themselves in the kitchen, each engrossed in their own thoughts.

Jimin, sipping on his coffee, couldn't resist a sly remark.

Jimin: "So, Tae, feeling a bit possessive, are we?"

Tae, stirring his own coffee, shot Jimin a cold look.

Tae: "Just drop it, Jimin."

Jimin, undeterred, turned to Jungkook with a mischievous grin.

Jimin: "Jungkook-ah, Tae's got a jealous streak. Did you know?"

Jungkook, genuinely surprised, looked between Jimin and Tae.

Jungkook: "Jealous? Why would Tae hyung be jealous?"

Jimin, enjoying the situation, leaned against the counter.

Jimin: "Oh, you have no idea, Jungkook."

Tae, growing more agitated, decided to clarify.

Tae: "Jimin, this has nothing to do with jealousy. Just mind your own business."

Jimin, teasingly, nudged Jungkook.

Jimin: "Well, someone's hiding their true feelings. What do you think, Jungkook?"

Jungkook, caught in the middle of this banter, felt the weight of the situation.

Jungkook: "I...I don't know what you're talking about."

Jimin, satisfied with the response, decided to play the mediator.

Jimin: "Okay, okay, let's drop it. Just a little friendly teasing, right?"

As Jimin attempted to diffuse the tension, Tae, still wearing a stern expression, excused himself from the room. The unresolved feelings hung in the air, leaving the trio in a delicate balance of unspoken emotions and playful banter.

The days passed with the tension between Tae and Jungkook escalating. Tae's deliberate avoidance and Jungkook's growing confusion created an unspoken barrier between them.