"What?"

"Look, to be honest. If we had crossed paths a lot earlier, I probably would've been mad at you right now. I probably would've lost my cool, too," Namjoon told him.

"Then... why aren't you?" Mingyu asked.

"Because... it didn't make sense anymore. When we found y/n and Lia returned from the states, our eyes were opened. We started to notice things about Lia," Jin sighed.

"The time Lia was jealous of y/n and accused y/n of being jealous of her instead. She said it was because she thought we'd replace her like you did," Namjoon explained.

"And I thought it was reasonable because the day you left, she was crying and seemed so hurt. Like it made sense... But then it didn't..." Jin muttered, running his fingers through his hair.

"It was clear you loved Lia more than she loved you, and you were head over heels for her. Why would you leave if you loved her more than you loved yourself?" Namjoon asked.

"When we asked y/n if you had told her anything about why you left Lia, she said she couldn't because you asked her not to. You said you'd tell us yourself..."

"And that's when we realised something was definitely not right with one of your stories. Even though y/n wasn't on the best terms with Lia, we doubt the girl would've stood with you because of that," Jin told him.

"Plus, she was hinting at us to think that night, and we finally did."

Mingyu didn't know what to say or do because this wasn't how he expected his first time seeing the guys altogether would be.

He expected them to interrogate him or look at him with disappointment. But they weren't. Instead, Jin allowed him to call him hyung and smiled.

Namjoon didn't show much emotion, but he didn't seem mad or disappointed.

"I... um... fine..." Mingyu took a deep breath before he began to speak.

"I left because Lia asked me to. Kim Lia is in love, no... obsessed with you guys and your relationship that she asked me to leave. She wanted me to go so that if you guys grew closer, you guys wouldn't have to worry about me being in the picture."

"What?" Yoongi asked, causing the three of them to turn to see the rest of the soulmates standing by the entrance with wide eyes. "What did you just say?"

"He's telling us why he left, Lia..." Jin sighed. "Please carry on, Mingyu."

"Oh, um... so I left because I wanted her to be happy. Even it meant she wasn't going to be happy with me. I was okay with that," Mingyu continued. "But then I recently found out she went to the states and returned not too long ago... which doesn't make sense. Why did she leave?"

"She said it was because she needed some time, I guess?" Namjoon sighed. "Nothing she said is making sense anymore."

"I don't get how Lia expected us to add her into our relationship when we're not even like that," Jin muttered.

"We each have a place for each other in our hearts that nobody can take. y/n already had that place way before we met her," Yoongi chuckled. "Don't get how she thought she'd have something like that in our hearts."

"I don't know... I would like to know too," Mingyu sighed.

"Do you regret it, Mingyu? Do you regret leaving everything behind for Lia's sake?" Jungkook asked.

"y/n asked me the same thing, and I'll tell you guys the same thing. Well, almost the same thing," Mingyu chuckled.

"I don't. As long as Lia's satisfied, I'm happy. But only this time, I won't do what I did again."

The boys couldn't help but feel upset at both the situation and themselves.

"Oh, Mingyu," Jimin sighed as he patted Mingyu's back. "We're so sorry that we didn't realise it earlier."

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"Haru..." You muttered as the shop assistant walked away with the boxing containing some of the heels your best friend picked out.

"Hm?" He asked, helping you put your shoes back on.

"I think I'm ready..." you whispered. "Ready for what? Ready to go to my place? Shop till these cards have no more money? Bitch, elaborate."

"I think I'm ready... for, um... Jimin..."

Haru's mouth dropped, and he looked up at you with wide eyes. "Holy shit, did I hear correctly?"

"I feel like I've been keeping him waiting for too long..." You sighed. "Girl, don't do it because you feel like you've been making him wait long. Do it because you want to. I'm sure Jimin will wait longer if he has to."

"No, no... I uh, I kind of... wanna do it, too." You blushed. "God, why did I make such a promise?"

"Why did you, lol?" Haru chuckled. "Anyway, my bestie will finally lose her virginity tonight!" He exclaimed, causing your eyes to widen.

"Haru!" You gasped, slapping your hand over his mouth. "Be quiet, will you? Nobody needs to know this shit!"

"Sorry! I can't contain my excitement for you! Tonight is literally perfect!" He squealed.

"We're literally just going to dinner," you frowned. Haru pressed his lips together to help him keep himself quiet.

'Babe, this is going to be more than just dinner.'

"So what? You guys are going to a fancy dinner. It's your second date with your soulmates!" He told you.

"We've been together for a couple of months now. I can't believe we're only going on our second date now," you muttered.

"I mean, you guys spent more time at their place than going out to places. Plus, you had the witch all up in your business for a couple of days. Oh, and not to mention school."

"I think we'll go on a proper trip together once we're done with exams," you sighed. "I need a break for real."

"We all do," Haru chuckled. "Anyway, I now know what dress and look we'll give you tonight! Your boyfriends will be flabbergasted!"

"Haru..."

"What? I wasn't going to go all out, but since you're trying to get laid..." Haru giggled, causing you to roll your eyes. "I'll make all your boyfriends want you in their beds tonight."

You couldn't help but laugh as your best friend winked at you and wiggled his brows.

"Alright!" He said, getting up once he was done tying his shoes. "Let's quickly go underwear shopping!"

"Underwear shopping!?"

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: let me let you guys down now. expect any smut lol.