Doll Face | Jikook ✓

Whole New World

Jimin wasn't surprised to see the lack of notifications from Jungkook, even when Hoseok arrived at the dorm, helping Jimin gather everything they needed for Bam. Since it was still supposed to be considered chilly outside and he didn't want to seem weird, Jimin decided to wear tights underneath his skirt, dressed in the first outfit he sent Jungkook a picture of.

I'm reality, he just wanted to wear Jungkook's clothes. Wearing Jungkook's shirt and sweater made him feel safe. It was a means of getting cuddles from the younger boy who had grown so distant.

Sighing, Jimin ran his fingers through his hair. "Is this really okay, Hobi? Will I be safe? Will your friends think I'm weird? I mean... I can't exactly eat."

Hoseok patted his head and said, "You will be safe. Just tell them that you already ate and that you're not hungry. I can't break my promise to Jungkook. So it's better like this. Are you ready?"

Jimin bit his lip. "How do I look? Am I okay?" He shifted, playing with the hem of his skirt. Jungkook had stopped complimenting him as much and Jimin started to wonder if it was a problem with him or a problem with Jungkook himself.

Hoseok smiled. "Yes. You look good. Let's go."

Jimin giggled and grabbed Bam's leash with the waste bag attachment and followed Hoseok, excited to finally go on an adventure. He had wished to go places with Jungkook, even if they couldn't participate the same way. Jimin wanted to go with him to an ice cream shop, like the picture Jungkook sent him. He wanted to feed Jungkook ice cream and take lots of pictures. He wanted to hold or be held by Jungkook as they sat outside, watching the sunset and seeing the moon in person.

Hoseok opened the door of his car for Jimin and said, "Go inside."

His eyes widened and he stared at the vehicle before entering, Bam entering through the back. "I'm inside a car. Woah."

Hoseok smiled and he closed the door. He entered and said, "I think you've seen a car in dramas or movies. I guess you know how to put on a seatbelt?"

He nodded. "I just haven't done it in real life." He clicked the seatbelt. "I never thought I'd go inside one. Googie doesn't have a car."

"I guess it's time to go. My friends are waiting and excited to meet you." Hoseok smiled as he started the engine.

"I hope they like me." Jimin played with his fingers, pouting cutely. "They might find me weird."

"They won't. Don't worry. They will like you and Bam."

"Googie doesn't even like me, and he made me." Jimin sighed, resting his head on his palm as he looked out the window.

"Huh? What happened? Is he treating you badly?" Hoseok asked, driving slowly.

Jimin blinked. "He doesn't come home all the time and he... doesn't kiss or cuddle me anymore. I really think he's going to throw me away."

Hoseok sighed. "Jimin, I have something to tell you. I know why he's acting like that to you."

"H-He's been talking to you? So he's just ignoring me?"

"These days, he's distancing himself from me too. He seldom talks to me. I know you will be surprised. I know everything changed after the party, right?" He asked.

Jimin turned to face Hoseok. "Party?"

"Yeah. I invited him to the party at the bar with my friends. He looked different that day—broken, stressed, or frustrated. And then, he left us to drink alone. Taehyung, my boyfriend, saw Jungkook on a barstool, but later on, Jungkook was gone. So I searched for him. I even texted him and called him, but he wouldn't answer. Later on, I went to check every room, and then..." Hoseok paused.