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▶ With You ~ Jimin, Ha Sung Woon
"Pinch me, Kookie! I can't fucking believe I'm going to a Celine show!" Jimin gushed loudly in the Bentley Tae sent to pick them up.
"Yoongi would have booked the whole front row if you had only just asked."
"He would but I wouldn't ask him for something like that. It ruins the romance, you know?! Enough about me, you say! Did you finally tell him?!" 
Jungkook sighed, looking out the window of the car. Jimin groaned. 
"What the hell Jungkook?! After I wasted so much breath telling you to just go for it, you're still being a chicken?! This isn't like you! What happened to the fearless go-getter that is my best friend?! That friend who is always effortlessly good at everything! That friend who isn't afraid to fight for what he wants? That's the Jungkook I know and you're not anywhere close to behaving like him right now!"
"Jimin...." 
"You can't be waiting for the right moment forever, Kook! You're going to watch someone else snatch him away if you wait like this. There is no right moment, it's only the present one! Be fucking honest Jungkook, what is the real reason you're not going after him?" 
"Because I'm in love with him and I'm scared!" he groaned, huffing. 
Jimin fell silent immediately, stunned. His happy-go-lucky, adorable best friend had actual tears in his eyes. 
"I love him, Chim. So much, it's hurting me. And he's going to leave for Paris, I'm sure of it. I don't want to confess and then have him move so far away from me. I can't do it. I won't be able to watch him go away. I'm literally not strong enough for that." 
Jimin patted the ravenette's hair, softening a little. 
"I know how scary love seems since it's your first time too. But you're not happy now either. You're just moping. I see you constantly checking his socials, texting him and pining for him. It's so obvious that not telling him is hurting worse." 
"I still don't know if he likes me." 
Jimin almost facepalmed. He opened his mouth to yell at the dumb boy but they'd reached the venue. Jungkook hastily wiped his eyes and left the car, bracing himself for the endless camera flashes.
They walked the red carpet, Jimin posing effortlessly. He radiated confidence, his siren gaze seductive and firm. Jungkook was awed. 
"You really are born to be a star Chim. If Yoongi saw you right now, you'd be kidnapped." Jungkook chuckled. 
They spotted several celebrities and Jimin excitedly spoke to some designers he recognised, not forgetting to introduce Jungkook as Taehyung's friend. The people immediately gave them big smiles knowing they were associated with the star model. 
They found their seats soon enough. A waiter brought them sparkling water and champagne flutes. Jimin clinked his glass, winking at Jungkook.
"Ah, Kook, this is the fucking life okay?!" he sighed, enjoying the pink bubbly. 
Gong Yoo was sitting beside Jungkook along with Lee Dong Wook and Kim Woobin. Jimin happily chatted with them like they were his old acquaintances and not with a twenty year age gap. 
Jungkook tried to not look completely starstruck and ask for an autograph. He was Gong Yoo's big fan and to see him from up close was just.... unreal. 
The show was about to start. He braced himself, excited about seeing the man he loved own the runway. 
"Am I late? It didn't start yet, hm?"