ep 5

**Tae**: (texting Jungkook) Hey, Jungkook. There's someone I want you to meet. He's a new friend of mine.

**Jungkook**: (texting back) Oh? And who might this mysterious new friend be? Should I be jealous? 😏

**Tae**: maybe need to be jealous😏. His name's Jimin, and he's really cool. You'll like him.

**Jungkook**: Okay, cool. When are we meeting him?

**Tae**: How about today at the café near campus? Around 4 PM?

**Jungkook**: Sounds good. See you there.

*Tae puts his phone down, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. He's looking forward to introducing Jimin to Jungkook, but he also hopes that the two will get along well.*

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*At the café, Tae arrives first with Jimin. They chat comfortably while waiting for Jungkook.*

**Jimin**: So, this Jungkook guy... what's he like?

**Tae**: He's... something else. Competitive, annoying, but also really sweet. We've got this weird dynamic going on.

**Jimin**: Sounds interesting. I'm looking forward to meeting him.

*Just then, the door opens and Jungkook walks in. He spots Tae and Jimin, and his eyes light up with curiosity as he approaches their table.*

**Jungkook**: Hey, Tae. This must be Jimin.

**Tae**: Yeah, Jungkook, this is Jimin. Jimin, this is Jungkook.

**Jimin**: Nice to meet you, Jungkook. Tae's told me a lot about you.

**Jungkook**: All good things, I hope.

*Jimin laughs, and the three of them settle into an easy conversation. Jungkook and Jimin quickly find common ground, their shared interests making the conversation flow smoothly.*

**Jimin**: So, Tae mentioned you two are pretty competitive with each other.

**Jungkook**: Oh, you have no idea. We've got this ongoing rivalry in just about everything.

**Tae**: And Jungkook likes to think he's always winning.

**Jungkook**: Because I usually am. 😉

*Jimin laughs again, clearly enjoying their banter. Tae feels a sense of relief wash over him, happy that his two friends are getting along.*

**Jimin**: Well, maybe I can join in on your little competitions. I've been known to be quite the gamer myself.

**Jungkook**: Challenge accepted. But be warned, Jimin. We don't go easy on newcomers.

**Tae**: Especially not when Jungkook's ego is at stake.

*Jungkook feigns a hurt expression, placing a hand over his heart.*

**Jungkook**: You wound me, Tae. I thought we were friends.

**Tae**: We are. Friends who like to see each other lose.

**Jimin**: You two are hilarious. This is going to be fun.

*As they continue talking, Tae feels a growing sense of contentment. He's glad that Jimin is fitting in so well with him and Jungkook. The conversation flows effortlessly, filled with laughter and playful jabs.*

*After a while, they decide to head to the nearby park to continue their chat. The warm afternoon sun casts a golden glow over everything, and the atmosphere is relaxed and cheerful.*

**Jungkook**: So, Jimin, tell us more about yourself. How did you end up at our school?

**Jimin**: Well, I transferred here this semester. I needed a change of scenery, and so far, I'm loving it. Especially now that I've met you guys.

**Tae**: We're glad to have you. Right, Jungkook?

**Jungkook**: Definitely. It's always good to have more friends to hang out with. And more people to beat at games.

**Jimin**: We'll see about that, Jungkook.

*Tae watches as Jungkook and Jimin banter back and forth, a warm feeling spreading through him. He never thought he'd enjoy seeing Jungkook bond with someone else so much, but it's nice. It feels right.*

*As the sun starts to set, they find a spot on the grass and sit down, the conversation turning to more personal topics. Tae listens as Jimin talks about his family, his dreams, and his fears. Jungkook shares some of his own stories, and Tae feels a sense of connection with both of them.*

**Tae**: You know, I'm really glad you guys are getting along. It means a lot to me.

**Jungkook**: Of course, Tae. Anyone you consider a friend is someone worth knowing.

**Jimin**: And I'm happy to be here with you guys. This is exactly what I was hoping for when I transferred.

*They sit in comfortable silence for a moment, watching the sunset. Tae feels a sense of peace, knowing that he has these amazing people in his life. Despite their playful fights and teasing, there's a deep bond forming between them.*

*Later, as they part ways, Jungkook pulls Tae aside for a moment.*

**Jungkook**: Hey, Tae. Thanks for introducing me to Jimin. He's cool.

**Tae**: No problem. I'm glad you like him.

*Jungkook smiles, his eyes softening as he looks at Tae.*

**Jungkook**: And I'm glad I have you, Tae. You're... you're really special to me.

*Tae feels his heart skip a beat. He looks into Jungkook's eyes and sees the sincerity there, the depth of feeling that makes his own heart swell with emotion.*

**Tae**: You too, Jungkook. You mean a lot to me.

*They share a quiet moment, the world around them fading away. In that instant, Tae knows that no matter what happens, he and Jungkook will always have each other.*

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to be continue....

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