Since some of you were visiting home for the post exam break, Jimin decided to have little fun with the gang because God knows how easily he became glum without you all out of his radar for a certain span of time.

So he invited you all to the grand carnival which was held once every year.

"Wow, that big idiot..", Yoongi hissed, "First he invites us. Seconds he's running late."

"He's always late Yoongi.", Sasha snickered, "I thought you made peace with the fact."

"Hoseok's coming?", you asked her while looking around for any signs of Jimin.

"He said he'll try. Stuck with the company's new project.", she scowled, "Sikes."

You almost toppled over when an arm landed on your shoulder. You balanced and saved yourself from the fall before glaring at the man in action.

"Jeon, you should get a grip on your strength."

Jungkook snorted, "Oh don't worry, I won't let you fall."

"Look he came.", Ena huffed on spotting Jimin, "This boy doesn't have a single punctual bone in his body."

Jimin almost stumbled throughout the way it took him to reach you all, "I'm sorry, I was--"

"Yeah yeah.", you rolled eyes, "Come let's get in."

The carnival lacked innovations, the same old themes running year after year, maybe decades after decades. But the enthusiasm and joy never ceased. They too remained for years, even decades. Every year, the people of the city waited for the carnival. They said it washed away all of their worries even if for small amount of time and filled them with new hopes and positive outlook to carry on with life.

"Oh my god, they're selling cotton candy lemonade.", Ena gleamed with excitement and latched on Yoongi's arm, "I want them. Yoonie let's go."

As uninterested as he could be yet succumbing to his soulmates demands, he let her drag him to the stalls lined on the opposite end.

"And this is where we loose them.", Sasha scowled again.

"Let them be Sash, they're new to this.", you retorted lightly, "Who are you to talk? I haven't ever seen you without sticking to Hoseok---"

"Fine. Let's mind our business."

"I'll take stroll by the stalls first.", you shifted away from Jungkook and pleadingly looked at Jimin and Sasha, "You all can... uhm go wherever you want..."

Jimin nodded, "Uh yeah... I heard they have introduced new rides...", pure lies, "Jungkook I'm sure you'll be interested."

Before he could respond you said, "I'mma go now! See you later."

With that you sprinted to loose yourself in the crowd. A getaway from Jungkook was you needed at the moment.

As you walked into the food stall units, the strong smell coming from everywhere hit your nose at once making your stomach churn. Yet you walked in. The first stall was selling corn dogs, of course the most crowded among all because love for corn dog never seemed to cease, so you passed and stopped by the next stall.

It was selling pretzel bagels which instantly reminded you of a certain someone.

"That's the third plate you brought! Are you seriously going to finish all these?"

"Oh come on Y/N, you know I'd never get tired of pretzel bagels and you."

Lies.

Your ringing phone broke your reverie. 

Jungkook calling...

Sighing, you put the phone on silent mode and walked further passing by each stall. It was hardly fifteen minutes and you were already tired, so as planned, you went to a stall selling accessories and bought ten charm bracelets.

Luckily, you found a bench to sit on the deserted area of the carnival. Finally peace, you thought but of course not because--

"Y/N! I found you!!!"

Oh my god.

Jungkook hopped in and you were about to pass out.

"What are doing here Jeon?", you grimaced, "I thought you were with Jim & Sash."

"Yeah for first five minutes, then I ditched them.", he said pushing and sitting beside you, "Because, I was bored without you. I even called but you didn't pick up."

"Oh really? I didn't hear.", you lied, "Why are you here though? I mean shouldn't you be trying the rides?"

Jungkook smiled mischievously, "I should be but they're the same old. And I got something for you."

"What?"

He pulled a box from his bag and handed you.

You stared at him skeptically and he groaned, "Open it, will you?"

"I swear if you've put a bug inside", you rambled, "I'll kill you Jeon-- Wow...."

"You liked it?"

A pair of butterfly hairpins glittered inside the box.

"They're beautiful, Jeon.",

You heart desired a little more. Maybe you'd let loose, just for today.

"Can I hug you?", your voice was trembling, "Please?"

Jungkook pulled you in his embrace at once and held him tight trying to contain your tears but they rolled down.

Moments passed in silence before you finally pulled away.

"Hey are you okay?", Jungkook asked concerned as he wiped your tears.

You nodded, "Yeah, I just got overwhelmed...", and fished out a charm bracelet, "Gimme your hand."

He obliged and you fastened the chain around his hand, "Here I got this for you. Hope it's okay & if not  you  don't have to wear it or you can just uhm throw or whatever.... Sorry I'm just...", you sighed, "...rambling."

Jungkook laughed and booped your nose, "This is so cute. I'll forever wear it. Promise!"

You in turn flicked his forehead, "Idiot. Never make promises you can't keep."

"I won't.", he said sternly, "But I realized you never told me."

You looked at him confused, "Haven't told you what?"

"About yourself.", he whispered, "I know the real you but at the same time I don't."

You put your hand on his shoulder, "Jeon--"

"I'm sorry! I know you want to avoid me. I know that I'm forcing myself into your life and I also know soulmates don't work out like this but I'm helpless because...", your breathe hitched when he looked at you with teary eyes, "I've grown so fond of you."

Jungkook held your other hand within his and said, "I've been in denial for so long that nothing makes sense to me. I've been hostile to changes and feelings. So please give me time to figure out things, to give you an answer when I'm sure. Till then I need you to be genuine with me, just don't ghost me. It's a request."

"I'll wait for you, Goofy", you wiped his tears and smiled, "Whatever your answer maybe, just don't make me wait long..."

At a distance, Jimin stood frozen. He could see the thick black fog surrounding you and Jungkook. Also, he could sense you both getting entangled in a dangerous web of grief, but again, he was helpless. As helpless he was when he saw Taehyung for the first time at the rooftop of the hospital.

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