The beach is a blaze of rainbow umbrellas with the sand underfoot. The sun's rays hitting the ocean perfectly with the cool breeze blowing by every now and then. Against sounds of the waves crashing in was the laughter and chattering of people on the beach. Even though they protested going to the beach, Crystal was able to convince them to spend them at the beach, but they found themselves having more fun then they anticipated. Joining a couple of spring breakers, two boys and three girls from New York, they met on the beach to a game of volleyball. It was Jungkook’s turn to serve the ball for his team, they need one more point to win the game. He adjusts himself, feeling the softness of the sand between his toes, he smirks and tosses up the ball and spiking it, the ball flows over the net and the other team returns it, and the girl in the back returns it, hitting the sand. Jungkook and his team run and embrace each other for winning filled with excitement and laughter.

“Whoo!” says one of the Spring Breakers, a girl by the name Kelly, high fiving Jungkook, “Wow, we make a good team.”

“Hell yeah,” says Jungkook laughing at his two friends that were on the opposite team, Crystal and Yugyeom roll their eyes as they walk to join them on the other side.

“You guys got lucky,” says Yugyeom,

“Lucky,” says Jessica, the other spring breaker, “We owned you guys.” Jungkook and the three girls he ended up teaming up laugh out loud teasing their friends,

“It’s not fair,” says Joaquin one of the Spring Breakers, “You guys play volleyball.”  

“Okay, guys a loss is a loss,” says Tom, “That was a fun game.”

After saying bye to their beach friends who head out to go tour the rest of the city of San Francisco with the destination of driving to Los Angeles for the night, Jungkook and his friends rest up under the umbrella with the sun getting stronger by the minute.

“They were cool,” says Jungkook, Crystal and Yugyeom exchange looks, shaking their heads,

“Well, of course, you thought that,” says Crystal, “Those girls were so into you.” Jungkook stares at her puzzled,

“Not even,” he says defensively, “They were fun, you guys are just salty you lost.”

“Hahaha, you should be lucky Jimin wasn’t here or else you would’ve been in trouble,” teases Yugyeom, “You’re such a flirt.” Jungkook takes a sip of his drink, ignoring his friends, he was just having fun.

“Anyway, it’s getting freakin’ hot,” he says, “Let’s go, speaking of Jimin, I have to help him set up the party, he is out in an hour.”

“Oh yeah,” says Yugyeom, “That’s a bit of out of nowhere, where does he get the energy to host a party after working?” Jungkook shrugs his shoulders, trying not say too much about the reason why Jimin is having the party.

He says bye to his friends as he gets out of the car, “You guys better be there tonight.”

“Of course,” says Yugyeom, “Free food and music.” Jungkook closes the door behind him and watches the car as Crystal drives away. He sighs, anticipating the party, wondering if this was a good idea, he never liked getting involved in his friend’s personal life unless they ask for an advice. He walks inside the house, he hears chattering coming from the kitchen, a man’s voice he does not recognize. Puzzled, he slowly walks to the kitchen and peering in, he sees his sister and a Caucasian guy he has never seen before, his sister was laughing and chatting. The guy turns around and catches his gaze, Jungkook smiles, feeling weird,

“Oh Jungkookie, your home,” says Jeongyeon, “Come in, meet Miles.” Jungkook dumbfounded stares at his sister, not knowing what to make of the situation, “Jungkook.” He smiles and slowly takes a step walking into the kitchen,

“Hi,” says Miles, “Your sister told me a lot about you, it’s nice to meet.” Jungkook chuckles, shaking his hand,

“Well she never mentioned you but it’s nice to meet you too,” he replies teasing his sister, she rolls her eyes.

“You’re not funny,” she retorts, “Anyway, I had problems with the car, so Miles picked me up.” Jungkook nods his head, staring at his sister, waiting for her to confirm her relationship with Miles. But he can tell by her giggles and the way she is gawking at him, he did not need their confirmation even a blind person can see they are seeing each other but he is curious to why she is being so secretive. Maybe now she can stop teasing me.

“Anyway, I thought you were out with your friends?” she asks, Jungkook sighs, staring at her.

“Oh, Jimin-hyung is having a party, he wants me to help him,” replies Jungkook,

“Oh, isn’t he at work?” asks Jeongyeon,

“He switched his schedule for the break,” he replies, “Well, I’m gonna hit the shower, nice to you meet Miles.”

“So, you’re not going to be home for dinner?” asks Jeongyeon, Jungkook nods his head no as he heads to his room to take a shower, he still has two hours before Jimin gets off work.

Jungkook arrives at Jimin’s house using his bike since the car was at the mechanics. He knocks on the door, the door opens and Jimin was standing in the doorway with a grin, wearing a white muscle shirt and basketball shorts. Jungkook gazes at him, he has never seen him dressed so casual before aside from t-shirts and sweats.

“Hey,” says Jungkook,

“Hi,” says Jimin moving aside, “Why are you here?” Jungkook walks past him,

“Huh?” he says, confused, “You asked me to help you with the party, the one where you want to hook up Bambam and Yugyeom.” Jimin chuckles pushing his hair back,

“I’m ing exhausted,” he says sitting down on the edge of the couch. Jungkook walks up behind him and starts massaging his shoulders, gently pressing his shoulders. Jimin smiles, leaning back, his head resting Jungkook for support,

“That feels good,” says Jimin, “Ohhh.” Jungkook chuckles, shaking his head,

“If you’re tired why don’t cancel the party?”

“I’m tired right because I just came from work,” replies Jimin, “Besides it’s not going to be a big party, just my friends, and your friends. I don’t like when my house is full of strangers.” Jungkook shakes his head in disbelieve,

“You think your friends won’t invite their friends?” he asks, Jimin looks up at him, glaring at him,

“You don’t want me to have this party, do you?” he asks, pouting, Jungkook opens his mouth to protest but nothing comes out, he sighs. It was not that he did not want Jimin to have the party is what he is planning on doing that was worrying him. Getting involved in Yugyeom and Bambam’s personal business, it’s fine to try to hook them up but having a party for it just seemed like doing too much, especially since he has no idea what Jimin is planning on doing. He hopes it is nothing too dramatic or maybe he was just overthinking it. He exhales trying not to think too much, he wraps his arms around Jimin, taking him by surprise. Jimin smiles, feeling shy, he unwraps Jungkook’s arms and stands up.

“Alright,” says Jimin, “We have a party to organize, no time to be cuddling with each other.”

“When are your parents going to be home?” asks Jungkook,

“They’re not,” he replies, “I have the house until ten o’clock, my stepmom went out and my dad is at work. My stepsister promised not to annoy my friends.” Jungkook laughs,

“Have the whole thing planned out huh?” Jimin nods his head with a huge grin, proud. Jungkook pats his head, trying to mock him by when Jimin looks at him, puzzled, he quickly moves his hand, that is the first time he has patted his head, with his height he felt complied to do it. Jimin gazes at him silently for a second before bursting out laughing,

“Do you forget I’m older than you?” he says teasing Jungkook, Jungkook crosses his arms,

“Not my fault you’re short,” he retorts.

“Hmm,” says Jimin, “you’re lucky your cute, I don’t let people pat my head.” They glare at each other before laughing.

The house was full of many people Jungkook and Jimin did not know, it seemed word got out that he was having a party, half of the kids from their school were there. Which made Jungkook wonder if anyone went anywhere for Spring Break? The music blaring from the stereo made the walls and the floor underneath them vibrate, the house was filled with roars and incoherent chattering. The food they had carefully laid out was already gone, cramps were the only thing left on the tables and to make matters worse, some kids showed up with packs of beer, despite Jimin protesting, he had no choice but allow them to drink it. Jungkook’s eyes scan for his friends as Jimin was nowhere to be seen ever since Bambam, Sasha and Rachel showed up. Jungkook sighs, annoyed, he thought this was going to be a party with twenty maybe fifty people but there were hundreds of kids. He spots Liam with his friends in the kitchen, he sighs and pushes his way to the kitchen,

“Hey Liam,” he calls out, “Where is Jimin-hyung?”

“Jimin?” says Liam, “I saw him dragging his sister upstairs, probably chewing her out for posting about his party.”

“She did what?”

“She wrote about the party on her Facebook, Rachel told him, so they all went upstairs,” says Liam. Jungkook sighs, no wonder why all these people came. He was about to walk upstairs but sees Crystal and Yugyeom, relieved he walks towards his friends. Eyes wide, they stare at him puzzled,

“I thought this was only a couple people party?” says Crystal, Jungkook sighs, shrugging his shoulders,

“Damn Jimin is more popular than I thought, is the whole school here?” says Yugyeom.

“It’s a long story,” answers Jungkook, “This is a ing mess.”

“Where is the host?” asks Crystal,

“Somewhere, probably yelling at his sister,” says Jungkook, “You guys enjoy the party, there are drinks. I’m gonna go find Jimin-hyung.” Leaving his friends stupefied, he heads upstairs but bumps into Jimin and his friends, he did not seem pleased, in fact, he was pissed, his hand was crawled into a fist and teeth clenched. Jungkook walks up to him but it did not seem like anything he would be getting through to Jimin. If he was going to say something, he must think and not blur out random things, he exchanges glance with Rachel and she just shakes her head, mouthing him not to say anything. He turns back to Jimin, who just sighs,

“Well, are we going to standing here all night long,” says Jimin, walking downstairs. They watch him, puzzled, Jungkook turns to Sasha and Rachel for an explanation. Rachel takes out her phone and shows him the post about the party on Suzy’s page, Jungkook guffs in disbelieve,

“Why would she post about the party?” he asks puzzled,

“Because she’s a ,” says Bambam, “What else?” 

“So, what happened upstairs?” asks Jungkook,

“Well, nothing really, he just yelled her and told her not to come downstairs or else she’ll regret it,” says Rachel.

“He’s really mad huh?” says Jungkook,

“Yap, so you better watch what you say,” says Bambam. Jungkook watches them as they head downstairs to join Jimin, he sighs,

So much for matchmaking Bambam and Yugyeom, this is so ed up. Why would his sister do this? He wonders.

Hours went by quickly. No one was mentioning what just happened and half of the people were drunk, Jungkook was worried the music was too loud and if the neighbors called the cops, they could be in deep for having consuming alcohol. Jimin gazes at him, with a smile. As they gaze at each other dancing, Jungkook looks over and notices Bambam and Yugyeom standing in the kitchen, smiling and chatting with each other. Jungkook taps Jimin,

“Look over there,” he says quietly, Jimin follows his gaze, his face lights when he sees Bambam and Yugyeom chatting with each other.

“Looks like your plan is working,” says Jungkook. They both smile at each other, excited that their plan was going well.

“What the is he doing?” says Jimin, his face annoyed and brows frown, Jungkook turns around, following his gaze and sees Mike with three other guys beside him. He recognized two of the guys, they were on the soccer team, the third guy looked familiar, but he could not remember him. , this is just what I need. Why is he here? He doesn’t even get along with Jimin. Jungkook averts his eyes, hoping Mike would not take a notice of him but it was unlikely.

“Jungkook!” calls one of the guys who came with Mike, walking towards them, “Long time no see dude, what’s up?”

“Charlie, hey,” replies Jungkook, he glances at Mike “What’re you guys doing here?”

“Thomas heard from a friend that there is a party here, so we came,” says Charlie, “Nice house though,

“Thanks,” says Jimin, “But who keeps letting people in, I thought I said no more people.” It gets quiet, Jungkook smiles at Jimin who leaves, walking towards the door,

“Well,” says Charlie, “You’re close to Park Jimin.”

“They’re friends,” says Mike. Jungkook forces a smile, feeling awkward, he glances at Jimin who was at the door, talking to the people lingering around the door, he sighs, wondering what he was telling. He has a reason to be mad, the house was getting too crowded to allow any more people.

“You guys have any beer?” asks Charlie, Jungkook points to the living room,

“Sweet,” says Charlie as he walks away with Thomas towards where people were chugging down beers in the living room. He smiles at Mike and the guy beside him,

“Do you remember my cousin, Sam?” asks Mike, pointing at the guy beside him. Jungkook gazes at him, remembering that he saw him over at Mike’s place when he used to hang at his house. His cousin? The same one who went out with Jimin? Why would he come to his party? Jimin did not even acknowledge him. Jungkook clears his throat, he forces a smile, holding his breath behind his pursed lips,

“I thought you looked familiar,” says Sam, “Mike told me so much about you, such a small world huh?” Jungkook exhales, nodding his head, wondering why Sam came to Jimin’s party? Especially with the way Jimin broke up with him, any normal person would be spiteful. He sees Jimin walking towards his friends, Rachel and Sasha, Jungkook smiles at them, trying to find a way to walk away from them.

“So, are you two going out?” asks Sam staring at Jungkook,

“Who?” asks Jungkook, puzzled,

“You two,” answers Sam, pointing at Mike and him, Jungkook chuckles,

“No we're not,” replies Jungkook, “We’re just friends.”

“Yeah, he is going out with Jimin,” says Mike. Jungkook glares at him, wondering how he knows that, he never told him anything about his relationship with Jimin. Sam’s eyes grow wide, Jungkook smiles,

“wow,” says Sam, “That’s nice.” Jungkook clears his throat, his eyes scan the room and he spots Crystal,

“Um, I’ll see you guys,” says walking towards Crystal and leaving them there. 

“Hey,” he says. Crystal takes a sip from the beer bottle,

“Mike’s here,” she says, looking over at them, Jungkook nods his head,

“Yeah, it’s weird,” he says, “Jimin’s ex is here too.”

“Tiffany?” asks Crystal,

“Nope, his ex-boyfriend, Mike’s cousin, Sam,” answers Jungkook, taking the beer bottle from her and chugging it down.

“Whoa, whoa,” complains Crystal, he hands her back an empty bottle, “You finished my drink.”

“Arghhhh, I just don’t understand why he’s here?” whines Jungkook, annoyed,

“Well, he’s partying like everyone else, why do you care? You’re going with Jimin,” says Crystal, slurring over her words, “You guys are in love.” Jungkook stares at her,

“How much did you have to drink?” he asks,

“Not much,” says Crystal, “why do you care anyway? You ditched me, Yugyeom ditched me so I joined the people drinking.” Jungkook sighs,

“Sorry,” he apologizes.

“I don’t need you to be sorry,” she says, “It’s fine, you guys are with your boyfriends, it’s my fault for being single.”

With his fingers gripping the bottle, getting up to look for Jimin, he had joined Crystal for a round of drinks with the other kids in the living room. He stares at Crystal who was passed out drunk on the couch. He is not much of a drinker, but his mind was overwhelmed with thoughts of Jimin leaving for UCLA and Sam showing up at his party. A small voice quietly nags at the back of his mind, reminding him that he won’t feel this way tomorrow and that his actions will have repercussions. But when he's drunk his past the point of caring, everything becomes so mushed together and he was a jealous drunk, so everything was annoying him. He staggers through the house, he sees Jimin dancing with his friends and Yugyeom and Sam, smiling and laughing. Jungkook scoffs, making his way towards them.

“Jiminie-hyung,” he says putting his arm around Jimin’s shoulder and pulls him closer. Jimin laughs dumbfounded,

“Hey,” says Jimin, “Are you drunk?” Jungkook laughs,

“Not much,” he replies, slurring over his words, leaning against Jimin, putting his weight against his, Jimin puts his hand on his waist, helping him with his balance.

“I was looking for you,” says Jungkook, “You, hahaha, disappeared.”

“You really had too much to drink,” says Yugyeom, Jungkook turns to look at him, squinting his eyes,

“You disappearrrred too,” says Jungkook, trying to keep his eyes open, he turns to Jimin, who just smiles at him. He starts his hair, laughing, “Jiminieee, your so cute, don’t you think so?” He glances at Sam and then at back at Jimin, declaring to everyone in the room that Jimin is his and his alone.

“Wow remind me to never allow him to drink again,” says Jimin, laughing, “I’m going to get him to lay down.”

“Immm nootdrunk,” mumbles Jungkook, Jimin nods his eyes, sighing, “I just love you.” Jimin smiles feeling embarrassed, as the others laugh. He smiles and looks at the clock on the wall, the time reads nine-forty, “Rachel can you clear the party out for me, my parents are going to be home in a few minutes.” Rachel nods her head and Jimin says bye to everyone, as he leads Jungkook to his bedroom,

“Let me help you,” says Yugyeom, holding his other side.

As they drag him to Jimin’s bedroom, everything in the house was swaying like a funhouse illusion. After few staggering walking into the room, they lay him down on the bed on his side.

“I got it,” says Jimin, “Thanks.” Yugyeom nods his head and walks out of the room, closing the door behind him. Jimin stares at drunk Jungkook, wondering why he drank so much when he barely touched any alcoholic at the start of the party. Jungkook mumbles, sitting up, everything in his stomach was churning, wanting to come up again. He holds his breath for a few seconds but could not control himself, vomit splashes on the bedsheet, spraying his jeans and Jimin’s shirt. He falls back on the bed, closing his eyes.

“in’ !” says Jimin, grossed out, he exhales loudly, gagging by the smell of vomit and alcohol entering his nostrils.  Jimin stares at the vomit on his shirt, running his hand through his hair, annoyed. He walks to the bathroom and takes off his shirt, he tosses it on the hanger and grabs a towel. He wets the towel and squeezes it. He walks back to the room and sits on the edge of the bed, he places the towel on the drawer. He takes off his shirt and jeans, he sighs and starts to wipe his face, Jungkook mumbles something incoherent, Jimin smiles at how cute and innocent he looks lying there but concerned to why Jungkook had so much to drink. He sighs as he starts to wipe his chest and down to his stomach. Jungkook lets out a soft moan and opens his eyes, staring at Jimin. Feeling a little better but still drunk, his eyes follow Jimin.

“You know…” says Jungkook, his voice low. Jimin turns to him, he did not realize he was conscious. He puts the towel down and goes sits beside him,

“You are feeling better?”

 Jungkook sighs, staring at him, “You know…I hate seeing you laugh with other people…especially Mike’s cousin.” Jimin gazes at him, silently listening to him trying to figure what Jungkook was talking about, Jungkook sniffs.

“I hate…that you’re going away, I tried not to let it bother me but…I don’t want you to go to UCLA. I love you but I’m afraid it’s not enough for you. But I’ll chase after you…” his voice trails off as he closes his eyes, falling asleep. Jimin gets and pulls the blanket over him, tucking him. Jimin gazes at him, he places his hand on his cheek, gently caressing it. He leans closer to him and kisses him on the cheek.

The door open and it was Rachel and Bambam,

“How is he?”

“He’ll be okay,” replies Jimin.

“Everyone went home, Yugyeom and Liam picked up everything, so you don’t get in trouble,” says Bambam.

“Thanks, guys,” says Jimin, “So how did everything go with Yugyeom?” Bambam laughs, rolling his eyes,

“I got his number,” replies Bambam, “He’s pretty cool.”

“Only his number, you didn’t tell him how much in love you are with him,” teases Jimin, chuckling,

“Yeah, yeah,” says Bambam, “We’re gonna head out.”

Jimin walks his friends out, thanking Yugyeom and Liam for picking up the beer bottles and cups and throwing them away. He watches them as they walk off and closes the door. He heads back upstairs, wondering if he should call Jungkook’s sister to let her know he is sleeping over but before that he decides to go talk to his stepsister. He knocks on the door and opens it, not waiting for her to answer it. She was laying on her bed, talking on the phone.

“What do you want?” she asks, angerly,

“What you did tonight was , the house is trashed so you clean the rest of them up,” he says, glaring at her.

“What? No way!” she says sitting up,

“You invited all those people over, I didn’t, take it up with my dad, next time you’ll think before you do something stupid,” he says. He walks away and heads to his room, closing the door behind him. He stares at Jungkook who was fast asleep, he smiles, thinking about the things Jungkook was saying and he could not help but feel sad for making Jungkook feel like he must keep chasing him to be with him. Jimin sighs, climbing on the bed beside Jungkook, resting his head on his chest with his arm wrapped tightly around him.

“I love you,” whispers Jimin, as he closes his eyes, pulling him closer. He never knew Jungkook felt so insecure about their feelings. Jimin sighs wondering what he can do to take away his insecurities?