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“Because I’m breathing, I’m sorry bae. Because I’m too healthy, I’m sorry bae. I’m on the air, I’m sorry bae. Errthing errthing errthing, sorry bae.” Namjoon felt the small stage vibrate with the power of the bass as he rapped his newest lyrics in time to the beat he had made. The feeling of standing on a stage in front of people, expressing his opinions and thoughts in a way he mastered, never failed to provide a rush of adrenaline. “I know, I know, I know myself. Ya players, haters you should love yourself” he rapped, his voice slightly raspy from rapping every day. Rapping at small bars and pubs was the only way he could make money. He had moved out when he was just 17 because he couldn’t stand his parents. He was sick of being called useless, worthless and a mistake. He had worked odd jobs here and there but quickly ran out of money. In an effort to get enough money to eat each day, Namjoon began performing the songs he had written, and he had gotten a small reputation already. He was known as Rap Monster in the underground rap world, and it had become normal for a woman to approach him after one of his shows and try to get him into bed. Unfortunately for them, Namjoon didn’t swing that way. Sure, he had his share of fanboys too, but none of them met his quite high standards. * * *Jin walked into a small, shabby looking bar. He hadn't shared his bed with anyone for days and he was getting desperate, he needed the pleasure and attention to keep him from thinking about his shattered future. When he was younger, he had dreamt of becoming an actor, but those dreams were washed away when he had gotten a very direct rejection letter from the acting school, citing "no skills, lack of passion and a face unfit for television" as the reason for rejection. Since then, Jin had given up on that dream and instead looked in bars and pubs for one night stands to tell him he was gorgeous, beautiful, sexy, so that he could feel better about himself, even if it was for just one night. Jin ordered a drink and noticed that a performance was going on. He sipped his cocktail and looked towards the stage. The man on the stage, the one holding the microphone, had messy blonde hair and he was wearing ripped jeans paired with a hoodie. Jin hummed as he took another sip. "That guy is pretty hot" he thought. The man finished the song, bowed and left the stage. Jin got up and walked to him."Hey there handsome" he said and gave the rapper a sultry smile. The man, slightly taller than Jin, looked at him."Hello" he answered. Jin smirked internally at his deep voice. Oh how that voice would sound whispering in his ear, telling him how good he is. Jin placed his hand on the man's arm, feeling tough muscle underneath the skin."That was a good performance" Jin said, running his finger down the man's arm. "Come have a drink with me."
The man followed Jin to a table where two drinks waited. The two sat down, Jin making sure that his thigh was brushing against the man's."So what's your name handsome?" he asked, looking at the man."Kim Namjoon, you?""Kim Seokjin" Jin replied, resting his hand on Namjoon's forearm."Do you perform often?" he inquired and sipped his drink."Yeah, every night. Not always here though" Namjoon replied. Jin hummed and looked at him over his glass as he took another sip of the drink."And what might you be, a model, an actor?" Namjoon asked, studying the other man's facial features."Oh I was going to be an actor but I lost interest" Jin answered, making the man frown slightly."Shame, you would've looked great on the big screen" Namjoon said and sipped his drink, keeping his eyes on Jin."I'm flattered" Jin said and flashed a smile."What are your plans for tonight?" he continued, eyeing Namjoon's surprisingly plump lips."Don't have any plans, I'm free to do anything" Namjoon said, licking his lips slightly."What do you say we go back to my place and have some fun?" Jin said, moving his hand to lie on Namjoon's.Namjoon looked him up and down. "Yeah, let's go" was the reply. ***Jin gripped onto Namjoon's hoodie as they kissed deeply, Namjoon holding Jin against a wall in his apartment. When Jin pulled away for air Namjoon moved to suck faint bruises onto his neck. Jin let a small sound escape his throat and he leaned his head back against the wall, giving the other more space to explore. Jin slid his hands under Namjoon's hoodie, feeling the toned body underneath the fabric.
"Someone's eager" Namjoon commented and gave Jin's ear a light bite. Jin shivered and threaded his fingers through the other's blonde hair.
"Just hurry up" he replied, making Namjoon chuckle. The younger carried Jin to the bedroom, their lips never staying apart for long.
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Jin had toned down his sleeping around after meeting Namjoon. There was something about Namjoon that made Jin feel satisfied and cared for, be it the way Namjoon made sure he ate or the way he pounded Jin into the mattress. Namjoon still rapped at bars, but he didn’t have to do it as much anymore, because Jin had earned some money with his habit, mostly from rich old men who wanted someone with his good looks to be their “companion”. Right now though Jin was on his way to the police station, as Namjoon had been arrested for graffiti. Jin sighed as he stopped at a red light. What was Namjoon doing to him?***Namjoon groaned and leaned his head back against the wall. He was sitting at the police station, waiting for an officer to finish the paperwork. He’d been there for an hour and he was getting tired of the place. The officer didn’t seem to be in any hurry to release Namjoon, as he leisurely sipped his coffee and munched on a donut while he wrote a report. “Get your hands off me dammit!” Namjoon looked toward the entrance and saw an officer bringing in a young looking male, who was struggling in the officer’s tight grip. The officer pushed him to sit next to Namjoon and took off his handcuffs. The youth rubbed his wrists and scowled at the officer’s receding back. He then turned to look at Namjoon.“What did they get you for? Stealing?” he asked. Namjoon shook his head. “Graffiti.” The young man snorted. “Same, though I prefer to call it art” he replied. Namjoon chuckled. “I agree, they don’t appreciate our artistic abilities” he said and shook hands with the youngster. “I’m Kim Namjoon” he said. “Kim Taehyung” the youth answered and smiled. “Nice to meet you.”Another 20 minutes passed. Namjoon was impatiently tapping his foot on the floor. Taehyung groaned.“Ah fuck, I won’t be able to pay the bail. I guess I’ll have a comfortable bed for tonight” he said and stretched. “That sucks man. Thank God I have Jin to pay my bail” Namjoon replied and patted the younger man’s shoulder. “Your boy toy?” Taehyung asked and smirked. “My partner” Namjoon corrected him. “He pays my bail and I pay him back in certain ways.” “I see, so you have that kind of relationship” Taehyung said and nodded. Namjoon rolled his eyes at the comment. “If you can’t pay bail, what about other stuff like rent?” he asked. He was curious about this man who seemingly had it bad, but still remained optimistic. “Don’t have to worry about that, my landlord already kicked me out” was the reply. Namjoon twisted the bracelet Jin had given him.“Well you know, if you want to, you could come live with me and Jin” he said. He already felt in some way attached to the younger. Taehyung looked at him with wide eyes. “Really?” Namjoon nodded and then almost fell off the chair because Taehyung had lunged at him and was now hugging him very tightly. Namjoon was surprised by the reaction. “Thank you so much!” he exclaimed. Damn this kid is loud. Namjoon unsurely patted his head. “Uh, you’re welcome.” Namjoon told him the address.
***Jin walked into the station and immediately spotted Namjoon, who was hugging another guy, who was practically sitting on his lap. Jin narrowed his eyes as he walked to them. Namjoon noticed him and his face lit up. Jin’s heart softened a little as dimples appeared on Namjoon’s cheeks. “Hey baby, are you ready to go?” Jin asked and smiled a bit. “Yeah, but um… can you pay Taehyung’s bail too?” Namjoon said and gestured to the other male. Jin furrowed his eyebrows. “I’ll pay you back double, I promise” Namjoon pleaded. Jin sighed. “Fine.” He paid and filled all the necessary forms and then, finally, his new favorite person embraced him tightly.“Sorry for this mess” Namjoon whispered. Jin hummed and pressed a kiss to his jaw. “It’s okay.” He took Namjoon’s hand and laced their fingers together. ***Taehyung looked at the reunion awkwardly. Right… “Um, is it really okay for me to move in with you guys?” he asked. Namjoon smiled at him. “Of course, right babe?” he said and looked at Jin, who in turn looked at Taehyung. Taehyung could feel the older inspecting him. “I guess” Jin said eventually. “But no parties, drugs or sex.” Taehyung rolled his eyes; Jin was acting like his mom. “Yes eomma” he teasingly replied, which made Jin glare at him while Namjoon chuckled. The trio exited the station. “Well, I’ll go get my stuff from the curb” Taehyung said, waved and walked away.“Namjoon, are you sure about this?” Jin asked and looked at his lover.“100%” Namjoon said and kissed his cheek. “Don’t worry babe.” ***
By the time Jin was done making dinner, Namjoon and Taehyung were done setting up the younger’s room. The two walked to the small kitchen, where Jin was standing in an apron. “Looks great” Namjoon said and kissed him gently. Jin smiled.
“Just go eat you flatterer” he said and swatted Namjoon’s arm. Namjoon smiled, took food for himself and then sat down with Taehyung. They enjoyed their dinner in a comfortable silence, Taehyung finally feeling like he belonged somewhere.