30th July, Summer

Jungkook's Point of View

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After arriving to the place the party was being held at, and greeting Jimin's parents, I walked through the garden and reached Hae Soo to give her my greetings and congratulate her for her fifteenth birthday. She was wearing a white swimsuit, with a basic bikini top and shorts, a simple and cute one, hair tied up in a pair of twin buns, and Jimin was standing behind her, his hands on her shoulders. As soon as she saw me approaching, her gaze dropped and she pouted, while Jimin pinched her back to make her look at me, frowning at his little sister

>>So..uh- Happy birthday Soo<<

I told her, offering a smile, and handing her her gift box. The present I chose for her was suggested by Jimin, so I couldn't have got it wrong

>>Thank you<<

She mumbled, taking the box from my hold, Jimin dropped his hands from her shoulders, walking instead to stand beside me, so that I could take a look at his appearance now, and I was not surprised to see that he was wearing a white swimsuit as well, one mid thigh length, probably matched with his sister's one, and I could easily guess that it had been her desire. As the top part, he was sporting a striped red and blue tank top. She unwrapped the box eagerly, and her eyes widened, I hoped in appreciation, as she held up the box so much that we couldn't see her face anymore

>>Do you like it?<<

Jimin asked her, offering me a quick glance, as to assure me that she actually liked it. Soo put down the gift bag, and walked closer to me. I pretended it didn't make me uncomfortable, but it did actually when she hugged me. Jimin giggled at my (probably stupid looking) startled expression, and at first I had no idea of where to put my hands, so I just barely patted her shoulders, and his brother gave me thumbs-up, confirming that she liked my gift. When Soo released me, she turned back on her slippers and, picked the box, dashed to her parents excitedly, shouting something on the lines of ''MOM LOOK WHAT JUNGKOOK GOT ME! IT'S TOTORO!''

Jimin covered his mouth and laughed again, while I just stared at him in awe, now that Soo was gone I could talk to him freely, and there was a change in his appearance that really couldn't pass unnoticed

>>Jimin your hair..<<

>>Like it?<<

He asked, his now red locks bouncing fluffily as he tucked his head to the side with a grin

>>Damn Jimin, you look hot<<

He nudged at my side with an elbow faking shyness

>>How did you convince your parents?<<

>>Oh, believe me, it has been a pain in the ass, but I've been working on the subject from a while. At the end they agreed, even though they say I don't look too good in this<<

>>Believe me you're dazzling, don't listen to them<<

I raised an hand to run in between his mop of red hair, but he moved back, looking around warily, startling me with his sudden jolt

>>I..uh- m-my relatives<<

He stuttered out, and I nodded. Of course. Then his eyes landed on another smallish figure that was entering the gate, another mop of dyed hair, and Jimin's expression dropped at the sight. Yoongi looked our way as well, and I think me and Jimin both noticed his eyes widening at the boy's sight, but then he and proceeded to ignore us, walking to the two siblings parents and greeting them. We watched Hae Soo stumbling towards him while running with the gift I gave her in hand, and when she reached him, she put the present down, jumping around him excitedly, hands in hands as she looks so happy to be seeing him after so long. I noticed Jimin's expression getting sadder and sadder by the minute, so my first thought was to hold his hand, but I refrained, going instead to grab him by the shoulders, and push him towards a pair of deckchairs, making us both sit down, remaining in silence from quite a while. We had both our little internal problems, and it was a bit uneasy and awkward as a situation

>>Is Doy going to come?<<

He asked me with a sigh, probably hoping she wouldn't show up, and before I could even reply we heard a familiar laugh in between the mix of his relatives voices. Jimin turned on the seat, lowering his sunglasses on his nose

>>Holy fuck<<

He muttered, meeting Doyeon's gaze, who was happily chit-chatting with his mom and aunt. As soon as she noticed our presence she came at us quicker than a mouse, settling herself at the end of his supposed-to-be-boyfriend's seat

>>Hey jagi! Won't you look at this hair! You look good<<

Doyeon greeted, making me grunt in displeasure

>>Thank you<<

Jimin mumbled, he didn't look too pleased by her presence, but not even annoyed I must say

>>You don't have to call him that when no one's around<<

I instead muttered, and the young girl rolled her eyes at me

>>You're so annoying Jungkook<<

>>And you want something that's already mine<<

The girl groaned, leaning with her back on the front of Jimin's lower legs since he had been sitting with his knees to his chest. I looked at him and frowned, but he only shrugged. After a while, I threw a glance in Yoongi's direction trying to distract myself while sipping on my pineapple juice, the boy was busy talking with Hae Soo in a corner, but I could clearly see his eyes going from her to us every five seconds. I wonder what they were discussing about. Half an hour later, the garden around the pool was full of fourteen to fifteen year olds scurrying around, mostly around us if we talk about the girls. They all seemed to know Jimin well, maybe because they went to his home often, and he offered them nice smiles and all, the little girls melted each time he smiled at them, how not to relate? Jimin had such an breath taking eye smile. On the other side I felt really observed, and it was creeping me out how a few other young girls stared at me. At some point I came out of the bathroom just to find them out there. Isn't this stalking anyway?

>>Let's go in the pool<<

Doyeon suggested to Jimin, not even minding me anymore, dragging the boy by his arm, and he didn't look too fond of her suggestion

>>I think I'll wait you out, I don't want to get wet yet<<

He mumbled, standing on the border, while the girl climbed down the metallic stairs to the pool

>>Ah it's colder than I had firstly thought!<<

She said as a complaint, pairing it with a disgustingly sweet laugh, pushing back a strand of hair. Oh man, I know that she is my cousin and all, and that maybe we have it in our genes, but she was really doing a great job in trying to impress Jimin, even her swimsuit was probably the prettiest at the party. But it is Jimin we are talking about. He hadn't spared her a glance even though Doyeon was exposing herself so much.

''That's my boy, good job baby''

I continued to seat in the chair, still wary about the girl, so I kept an eye on the two of them, just to be sure. After all I had all the reasons to suspect about her even moving a finger on Jimin after what had happened the last time. Jimin sat on the border of the pool, and the girl swam around him, keeping him to talk with her, and clinging to his legs from time to time, chin on his knees. If only I could be that openly touchy with Jimin in front of everyone..

I felt a presence sitting on the chair previously occupied by the ''couple'', so I gave a glance, only to see Yoongi there, looking at the duo as well

>>Is that the girl? Doyeon I believe?<<

He asked me, without ripping his eyes off of them

>>Yeah<<

>>She looks exactly like you. I bet she's as annoying<<

I looked away and made a move to stand up, but Yoongi held my wrist not so gently and made me sit back down

>>I need help<<

He mumbled, revealing his real intentions

>>At least be gentle if you need a favour<<

>>You have to talk to Jimin<<

>>Me? Why?<<

>>Because he will listen to you if you make him reason<<

>>What if I say that I've already tried?<<

>>Then try again<<

>>Look hyung, I've been pushing him to talk to you, okay? And he won't listen, he's sure of his reasons. I told him I wasn't angry, but..<<

The mint haired boy bit his lips nervously, still looking at the pair of oblivious guys, Jimin giving us his back, a small laugh escaping his lips as he heard Doyeon telling him something

>>If you want I can tell him you asked for my forgiveness, you don't have to say you're sorry for rea-

>>If you say so, he would think I'm admitting I'm wrong. And I am not<<

>>Hyung-

>>No<<

>>Stop interrupting me! If you want Jimin back that's what you have to do. I know you hate me, but damn you were really hateful for nothing, let me say at least this. And I know you're like crazily in love with Jimin, so just stop being an obnoxious idiot, you're making him sad<<

I turned around towards him fully now, and his expression was speechless because of my words

>>I don't care about you, but Jimin do care, so I have to. And please don't give me that face, it is pretty obvious you know? Your attitude shows too much of your damn feelings, it's just Jimin that is too naive to notice<<

>>Don't you dare tell him<<

Yoongi warned me

>>I'm not an idiot, this would fuck up Jimin so much if he knew<<

At that we both moved our heads so that we could see the boy, noticing that Jimin was looking at our direction we stopped talking, and Yoongi left quickly. As soon as the boy was out of view, Jimin dashes towards me

>>What did he say?? Did he say he was sorry??<<

>>He..didn't<<

Doyeon touched my bicep with her cold-ass fingers, making me flinch

>>Oh wow, did I scare you?<<

>>Fuck no, your hand is freezing<<

>>Who's that?<<

The girl asked pointing at Yoongi with a gesture of her finger

>>That's my brother's best friend<<

Hae Soo suddenly spoke up from my other side, making the three of us jump in surprise. Her figure was drenched from her toes to the very top of his head, and water was dripping on the ground, long, brown hair stuck to her body

>>Ah so that is Yoongi<<

Doy mutters under her breath

>>I thought you didn't talk anymore<<

The girl said, head tilted towards ''her'' Jimin

>>We don't<<

>>How do you know about the situation?<<

She scoffed

>>Jimin told me, duh?<<

I rolled my eyes

>>I meant how<<

>>Whatsapp<<

>>Stop texting him already! It's getting on my nerves<<

>>Don't be selfish, if I want to talk to him I talk to him, and that's all, right Jagi?<<

Oh God, she knew that I hated when she called my precious Jimin like that in front of everyone, and Doy was the type to make things just to bother me, so she was probably doing it both on purpose and because she liked the position she was in.

When Jimin suggested to go and get something to eat I rose up to follow the boy, Doyeon right in front of me, so at a certain point, making sure no one was looking, I pushed her into the pool, with a pleasure that I had never felt in my lifetime. Jimin, though, must've seen it, because he dashed toward us, extending an hand towards the girl, not sparing me a glance, because he knew me all too well, so he could imagine why would I push my own cousin in the water, and I, knowing him, could tell he didn't like my action a tad bit

>>Here Doy<<

He calls, and the girl, after taking his hand, glanced at me hastily, and before I could realize it, she had dragged Jimin in the pool as well. When he resurfaced, the girl wrapped her arms around his neck, pushing his hair back from his forehead. Yoongi leaned behind me, and we both crunched to help Jimin out of there, the boy though seemed fine, and was holding both himself and Doyeon up by circling her waist with an arm

>>I'm sorry, I didn't make it on purpose Jimin-oppa<<

She said cheesily, her face the reflection of innocence. Jimin nodded, mumbling an ''it's fine, don't worry'', and helped her out of the pool, taking then Yoongi's and my hand as well to get out of the water. Jimin was about to, probably, thank Yoongi, who had been casually walking there, but the said boy had left quicklier than expected by his sloth-ish self. Jimin then leaned closer to me to whisper so lowly that no one beside me could hear

>>Are you stupid Kookie?? What if she hadn't known how to swim properly?<<

>>I haven't done a thing<<

>>Sure<<

He walked away to go grab a pair of towels, and Jimin's mom came in his place instead

>>Oh my..dear are you okay?<<

The lady asked, pushing her fringe back. Fork fuck's sake, I wanted to create problems to her and the only thing that happened is that she gained the concern and the attentions of everyone. How I whished Jimin's family would treat me like they treated Doyeon. When Jimin came back, I tried to justify myself, and luckily he didn't seem too mad at me, and at some point of the party, when everyone was busy taking photos with Soo, we snuck to a more secluded part of the garden, further more hidden by big bushes of roses, and we sat down, now both of us wearing our t-shirts, and Jimin leaned in, sitting in between my legs, and resting his back on my chest, my hands plopped on his shoulders

>>My relatives are so stressing, I swear to God. Jimin here! Jim there! Blablabla!<<

He mocked, and I couldn't help the laugh, kissing the side of his neck

>>Don't think about them, think about the fact that we're a couple of oldies now, it's been eight months already and we're like at a pool party full of your parents and fourteen-years old kids<<

>>You're right Kookie, and worse of all..I am the oldest one! See why I dye my hair?? I have white hair, SEE!!?<<

He laughed gingerly, trying not to make too much noise, his back bumping on my torso each time he laughed, the vibrations of his voice spreading though my chest to my entire body. It felt good, it all felt good when it was just the two of us

>>Hey I haven't told you, and it's not that great of a new, but hear this out, my brother is getting married in December<<

I said, lips still pressed to his neck, not kissing, just pressing, inhaling his scent

>>Really?? Wooh, that must be cool! But I thought he lived in America?<<

>>He does, I think we will take a fly and get there, I don't know yet, it's early<<

>>I see..I've never been to a marriage that I can recall. the only one I know for sure was my cousin's, but I was three years old, I can't remember mu---ch<<

At the ending part of his sentence his voice faltered, and it made me laugh, until I noticed he wasn't speaking anymore, so I lifted my head from his shoulder, just to be met with the sight of his aunt, looking at us in shock. Jimin was paralyzed in his position, so I was the only one who got up, dusting off the dirt from my lower back, trying to muster nonchalance

>>It's not how it looks like<<

I tried to explain, but the lady turned around, waving an hand for someone else

>>I found them!<<

She says

>>You two are the last ones who need to take the photos, Jimin we have been searching you for ages!<<

The lady says, and Jimin gulped down, all the colour apparently drained away from his face as he gets up

>>I-I'm sorry, I'll come quickly<<

He says, and starts walking back to the front garden, while his aunt took an extra second to glance at me up and down before scoffing and following his niece at the party.

''I think we fucked up greatly''

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Once the photos were taken, we decided to swim a little, I at least, did so, Jimin was sitting by the border of the pool just like when Doyeon was the one swimming. He looked pale and crazily frightened, his eyes followed his aunt like his life depended on it, probably concerned about the fact that the lady could say something to his parents. He seemed really terrorized. I went near to him, plopping my arms on his bare legs, making him fidget

>>No no, get off<<

He shoo-ed me off with a frown, still eyeing the woman

>>Jimin relax a second, okay? If she tells your parents the better! So you won't have the problem of telling them anymore<<

>>Jungkook are you fucking serious right now?? How can you be so indifferent? Can't you see I'm a bit stressed out right now, and that if my parents find out they will kick me out most probably?<<

The boy scoffed with the hit of a laugh

>>Oh. But of course you don't have this problems<<

>>What do you mean?<<

>>That the fact that your parents aren't strict at all makes you think that everything is simple. Did you really think that I wouldn't tell them we're- whatever Kookie<<

He said, diverting his gaze from me

>>Don't get your frustration on me okay? Now you come down here and chill. If she wanted to tell your parents she would've alreday<<

Jimin opened his mouth to complaint, so I pulled him in the water by his foot, and once he was underwater, I reached down too to give him the quickest kiss on the lips I've ever given,m little bubbles escaping his mouth when I released him and he pushed up, out the watrr to breathe

>>Are you making this on purpose? What if someone-

>>No one saw, and besides yes I am making it on purpose if kissing you means that<<

I said, pulling his damp fringe backwards, exposing his forehead, but he pushed me away

>>Junkook don't touch me! Why can't you simply keep your hands to yourself, we've already been caught once for fucks sake!<<

He whispered/shouted to me, making the smile on my lips disappear

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