Jeon Jungkook ⁰⁹

The evening continued lightly and carefree. The karaoke alternated between disastrous performances and loud laughter, while bottles of beer and glasses of soju piled up on the table. Between playful banter, old stories, and random comments, the conversation took an unexpected turn.

"When I kiss a girl... I like to feel a slight minty taste on her lips," Jungkook commented casually, shrugging before bringing the glass to his lips.

The comment seemed harmless, until Taehyung responded purely reflexively, without even thinking about the consequences.

— But Ana tastes like strawberries.

Silence fell over the table with almost cruel speed.

The laughter subsided. Their eyes met immediately, first with each other and then towards the three of you.

You felt your stomach churn.

Everyone there knew that you and Jungkook had experienced something almost together. You never officially confirmed anything, but it was obvious to anyone that there was something between you two. What no one expected was that Taehyung would remember such a specific detail.

It had only happened once.

An impulsive kiss during a party, fueled by alcohol, loud music, and the impulsiveness of the moment. They never spoke of it again, and you believed it had been forgotten.

Apparently not.

Taehyung's eyes widened discreetly, realizing what he had just said. Too late.

Jimin let out a nervous laugh, trying to undo the heaviness that was beginning to dominate the atmosphere.

Wait... how do you know that, Taehyung?

The tone was playful, but no one dared to laugh.

Taehyung remained motionless for a moment. Then he looked at you, in a silent plea for you to find some way to fix the situation he himself had created.

Jungkook did the same.

But his gaze was completely different.

There was curiosity, surprise... and a clear hint of jealousy.