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Hoseok stood at the kitchen counter, arranging a lunchbox of gimbap, rolled omelettes and fruit. He absent mindedly hummed a tune while he packed, smiling to himself at how pretty it looked. His boyfriend would love it. Hoseok packed up his meal and grabbed his backpack before sliding into his shoes and locking up behind himself. He knew his best friend, Jimin, would be home much later in the evening, having attended classes since eight in the morning and covering a double shift at the café. The sun had barely started to come up as he exited the apartment building. The morning air felt cool against his face and made Hosoek shiver a little when he heads down the front stairs. As he walks, he pulls his scarf closer to his face and buttons up his coat. The distance is short and Hoseok is a fast walker so he knows it won't take him long to reach his destination. Jimin always makes fun of the way Hosoek walked when he's in a hurry. As Hoseok walks, he sends his best friend a text. Hopefully Jimin would remember to eat during his hectic day. Hoseok always worried about the younger. He tended to overwork himself, and Hoseok worried he would pass out one day from exhaustion or starvation. Hoseok and Jimin met right before the younger boy started high school, and had stayed close even after Hoseok graduated two years ahead of Jimin. After the younger graduated, he followed Hoseok to the same university and they became roommates. He was glad to have him in his life. Jimin had been his rock during some of the hardest times. There was no one he depended on more than his longtime best friend. They had a long history, and were always there for each other. Completely lost in thought, Hoseok is heading through the gates and walking over to where his boyfriend is in no time. He visits almost every week, but this time, it's special. It was their Anniversary. Hoseok plopped himself down on the ground, fussing with the small blanket he decided to use as a tablecloth. Carefully setting out his breakfast, he began his usual conversation with him. "Hello My Love, did you miss me?, Today is our special day." He looked up at the sky, absent mindedly playing with the blades of grass beside him, and smiles to himself. Reaching out to lovingly touch the cold stone in front of him, Hoseok traces the letters outlining his boyfriend's name, birthday and that day. "I miss you so much, I wish you were here with me." He could feel the lump in his throat forming, making it hard for him to swallow. The tears in his eyes threatening to spill over any second. Hoseok didn't want to cry today, so he shakes the tears away. Today, he only wanted to think of good memories. Even though he died almost a year ago, Hoseok wasn't sure how long he was expected to mourn without being judged. Jimin said it was time. He needed to let him rest in peace. He couldn't bring himself to stop going to the cemetery, even hiding from Jimin at times just to make it there before the gates were locked for the day. Sometimes he would talk to the sky; picking a cloud and using it as his focal point for the conversations he held with his boyfriend. He knew he looked a little crazy, sitting there talking and laughing to himself, sometimes getting carried away with his hand gestures and little noises. Honestly though, what did it matter? He had seen people do it before, so was he really that crazy looking?When he felt full from his breakfast and content with his visit, he decided it was time to get going with the rest of his day. Packing up his leftovers, Hoseok said his goodbyes before placing a kiss to the tombstone. "I love you, I'll be back to visit soon, Happy Anniversary." Jimin walked into the apartment, exhausted and hungry, he immediately scanned their small livingroom and kitchen for his friend. The rooms were dark and he assumed he was alone until he noticed the dim light coming from Hoseok's room. Jimin smiled to himself as he walked to his bedroom. He stopped at the open doorway, unwilling to go in as he heard his best friend cry. Hoseok was laying in the middle of the bed, curled into himself and clutching a pillow tightly to his chest. He was speaking in a voice too soft for Jimin to make out the words, but given Jimin knew what day it was, he knew they were probably words directed to his boyfriend's memory. He softly knocked on the doorframe, speaking just as softly to his friend. "Hyung, can I come in?" He waited just a few moments before Hoseok simply held his hand out to his friend to join him in bed. Right now he needed his friend, he needed his friend's koala hugs and caring heart. Jimin climbed into bed with his friend, pulling the covers over them and pulling the older into a back hug. Resting his chin in the crook of his friend's neck, Jimin held him tightly, rubbing circles into the older boy's shoulder. It was a few minutes before Hoseok sighed and spoke. "I miss him, Jiminie... I miss him so much." Jimin held him tighter to his chest, knowing there wasn't much he could say, and sometimes the older boy didn't need a response, he just needed to be held. Today was one of those times. He held his friend until the tears and soft hiccupping stopped and his breathing evened out and fell asleep. He wished his friend would let go of his hurt and move on, but he knew it was easier said than done. ~~~~~~♡♡♡♡~~~~~~Early summer..."Why the hell is it so hot already!?!" Jimin yelled from where he was sitting near the end of the couch, "Even my crotch is sweating and it's only like 9:30 in the morning!"Hoseok laughs and nearly knocks his glass of ice water over. "Jimin, it's not that bad, you're being over dramatic."But hyung, isn't your crotch sweating?" Jimin asked as Hoseok walked over to him, giving a flick to the younger's forehead. "Yah, leave my crotch out of this!" They both laugh and Jimin promised to not speak about their "private areas" for the rest of the day."So Hyung, we don't have our summer classes today or tomorrow, we don't have dance practice and I don't have work until tomorrow evening... we should get together with the guys and head out to a club tonight?" Jimin was silently praying his friend would say yes, but he knew it was doubtful. Hoseok wasn't much for clubs anymore.He nearly choked on his water when Hoseok responded, "Yeah sure, if they're free." Hell, he didn't care if they were free or not, he would drag those fuckers by the ear to the club if he had to. Hoseok actually agreed to go out and he wasn't going to let the chance slip through his fingers. "Great! I'll text Jin, Joon and Jungkook and let them know the plan. Is it ok if Jungkook brings Taehyung?" He sees the older boy freeze in place a little, sigh, then say yes. Hoseok knows he shouldn't hold anything against the younger male, but he still feels weird around him. It had been more than a month since the barbecue for Jimin's promotion, and Taehyung had come along with Jungkook. Hoseok would never deny the fact that Taehyung was gorgeous and extremely sweet. And after too much flirting and even more alcohol... Taehyung ended up in Hoseok's bed that night. They fucked twice that night, then again in the morning. Taehyung was insatiable. Hungover, Hoseok was left with a neck full of purple marks, scratches down his back, and a very heavy heart. This wasn't like him, he didn't do hookups. He felt guilty. He clearly wasn't ready to move on. Jimin was thankful everyone was able to make time to get together. Even Taehyung said he would go, promising Jungkook he would be on his best behavior.The two friends waited outside their apartment for their taxi, and Jimin swears he can hear the older boy's brain working overtime trying to come up with an excuse to bolt. Jimin let's out a thankful sigh when the taxi pulls up and now Hoseok HAS to get in. Hoseok seems to be relaxing a little and laughing with his friend on the ride over. It's a short trip to the club, but given it was so damn hot out, they had decided a taxi was better than getting to the club drenched in sweat. Pulling up to the club, the boys exit the taxi and Jimin pays the driver. "Oh Hyung, Namjoon is bringing his producer friend with him tonight." Hoseok stops short to turn back to his friend, slightly confused, then remembers their conversation earlier. Namjoon was supposed to introduce them to one of his longtime friends who was also a music genius. According to Namjoon, this guy was insanely talented and a perfectionist when it came to writing and producing music. Since it seemed he and Jimin were never going to get past the first verse, they were thankful for the help. They walk into the club and are immediately hit with loud bass and lights from the dance floor, the lights scanning over sweaty bodies overcrowding the dancefloor. Hoseok spots Jin at the bar and gets waved over. "I've reserved a booth for us", Jin shouts over the music. "It's got a clear view of the dance floor and just close enough to the bar to make it easy to get drinks." Jungkook and Taehyung are in the booth already seated, and greet the others when they walk up. Hoseok and Taehyung smile a little awkwardly at each other then look away. "I'm gonna go get a drink", Hoseok says and makes a beeline for the bar. Taehyung gets up too and makes his way to the bar as well. Standing side by side ar the bar, Taehyung turns to Hoseok,"Hyung, how have you been?"Without turning to face the younger, he responds, "I've been ok. You?""I'm ok. Hyung, I wanted to make sure we were ok. I know stuff happened and I..."Hoseok cuts him off, finally turning to the younger male."Stuff? You mean sex? Yeah, I remember Tae, I wasn't that drunk. But yeah, we're ok. Can we not talk about it tonight?" "Sure Hyung", Taehyung says looking down at his hands. They each place and wait for their orders in silence until Hoseok turns to Tae again."I'm sorry I snapped right now. You didn't do anything wrong by bringing it up. And I do appreciate you coming to talk to me. It's just kinda weird, seeing you after what happened." "I didn't mean to over step Hyung. I think you're a great person and I think you are very attractive, but I didn't... I didn't know you...""It's ok Tae, you had no idea where I was mentally at that time. We got a little drunk and well, I think you're really gorgeous and you are really amazing. But I wasn't in the right place to start anything with anyone." Hoseok can't help but feel bad as Taehyung looks down, tapping his fingers against the bar. Taehyung looks back up, and stares Hoseok in the eyes. "I understand, and I know you regret it, but I can't say I do. You are an amazing person Hyung, and you're fucking amazing in bed." Hoseok blushes at Taehyung's words, the younger boy laughs. They both grab their drinks, the older paying for both, and head back to the booth.
As they walk back to the booth, neither notice the new person at the table sitting next to Namjoon. Hoseok is the first to stop talking, taking in the sight of the new man at the table. Said man stands up to greet the two and gives them a polite smile. Hoseok can't help but notice the man's eyes right off. He has beautiful cat eyes, deep set and dark. The man is a little shorter than he, a little thinner too and has skin Hoseok would only be able to describe as porcelain. His raven hair only adds to his features. He's beautiful, but looks a little edgy too. Wait... he thinks to himself... what the hell was his name? He knows he heard it but was studying the man so much he wasn't paying attention during introductions. Damn! He thinks as he takes his seat."Hmm? Did you say something?" The cat eyed beauty asks. "Uh, I'm sorry I didn't catch your name earlier." Hoseok says loud enough for the male to hear over the music. "Min... Min Yoongi. " It's pretty, just like the boy's eyes and Hoseok is sure he won't forget it. "You're Hoseok, yeah? And your boyfriend is Taehyung? Or do I have it backwards?" He smiles a big gummy smile that has Hoseok smiling right back at in a split second, before he realizes what was even asked."Oh, no no..." Hoseok shakes his head..."I'm Hoseok, but Taehyung isn't my boyfriend. We're just friends... I guess you'd say.""Ah ok, good to know." He smiles again and Hoseok can't help but smile back...again.Jimin pulls him out to the dance floor a few times during the evening, but Hoseok finds he kinda just wants to sit and talk with Yoongi, which is very odd for the dancer. He's glanced his direction a few times and each time Yoongi has his eyes on the pair dancing but turns as soon as he catches Hoseok looking back in his direction. Hoseok is used to dancing with Jimin and sometimes it does look like a sexual act, but then again anything involving Jimin looks like sex. How can it not when Jimin looks... well.. like Jimin. The next song starts and it's one Hoseok and Jimin have a choreographed routine too, they give each other a knowing smile and begin the sultry moves, a little hotter than necessary."Hyung, put you hips into it. You've got an admirer. He's been staring at you all night." "Who?" Hoseok leans in and captures Jimin's lean waist in his hand, bringing him closer."Yoongi Hyung. He's been staring at us dance the whole time. Maybe he thinks we're lovers", Jimin wiggles his eyebrows and gives him a little evil grin. "Stop that!" Hoseok laughs and smacks Jimin's arm lightly. "Bet he's got a boner watching us." Hoseok throws his head back and laughs because Jimin actually sounds a bit hopeful. "Let's give him a good show then, hmm?"Hoseok doesn't hear the younger, but he definitely feels what he does next. Jimin buries his face in his friend's neck and licks the shell of his ear. He can't help the little moan that escapes him because well, his ears are his weak spot and Jimin knows it.
"Jimin-ah, stop or I'll be the one with a boner. And we are kinda in the middle of the dance floor." The younger giggles and they finish out the song, finally heading back to the table.
Yoongi had stopped staring when he saw them heading back and is now busying himself with the beer label. Hoseok takes his same seat next to Yoongi and realizes he really needs a drink again. He stands up and asks if anyone needs anything. Jungkook and Namjoon ask for a beer, Taehyung orders some fruity drink he prayers he can remember the name of, Jimin orders a shot and beer.
Jin surprisingly declines, "I can't drink tonight, I'm the designated driver." Then continues, "I lost at rock, paper, scissors." They laugh as Jin pouts and flips them off. It's funny because he's the oldest but acts like the youngest sometimes. "Yoongi-ssi, would you like anything?" He asks Yoongi. He's surprised when the boy stands up, "Uh, I'll just go with you. It might be hard to carry everything back for one person." He can see Jimin's damn pink haired head pop out from behind Yoongi, giving him the eyebrow wiggle again. Hoseok chooses to ignore his best friend and turns around to head to the bar. Was it his imagination or did Yoongi just put his hand on his lower back? The bar's packed but there is enough space for them to wiggle to the counter to give their order. Thankfully Yoongi remembered the fruity drink's name. They stand awkwardly close together, not saying a word until Yoongi speaks, "So, Namjoon-ah says you are working on a song?"Hoseok responds, "yeah, but we aren't very good at it. We're usually on the other end of the song.""Ah, yes, Namjoon says you're a dancer?" Yoongi asks as he desperately tries not to think about Hoseok on the dance floor, grinding against the other boy again. Hoseok nods, "Jimin and I take dance together." Hoseok says, "This song is for our year end performance." 'That gives us a few months," Yoongi replies.
"Probably less because you would need to prepare your choreography for it, right?" Yoongi smiles and damn Hoseok really thinks he's beautiful. Hoseok mentally slaps himself back into the present...he can only get himself to nod his head in response. "Cool, cool... well, let me give you my number and you let me know when you want to get together." Hoseok gives the older boy his phone and watches as his fingers tap out his contact information. Damn, he has gorgeous hands. Long thin fingers. Piano hands. He's still looking at his hands when Yoongi hands his phone back. "Can I have yours? You know, incase I think of something and want to let you know."Hoseok honestly doesn't care what reason Yoongi used, he liked the idea of the other male having his number for some reason."Thanks", he says with a smile, tucking his phone back into his jean pocket. "So, you and Jimin?""Ah, no...best friends... for years. And roommates." Hoseok looks as if he is leaving something out, but Yoongi doesn't know him enough to press. He can pretty much guess they are fuck buddies as well. The way the two dance showed some kind of attraction to one another. They finally get their drinks and head back to their booth, Hoseok sitting by Yoongi again. It's the only place Hoseok sits the rest of the night until he and Jimin decide to leave. The taxi ride back is quick and Hoseok is thankful. He needs a shower, preferably cold, and his bed. He can't shake the memory of Yoongi's hands, his beautiful cat eyes and that damn gummy smile out from his mind. He's hot, that's a given, but he's also sweet. Jimin is a little drunk but not too drunk to not notice the tent his bff has in his pants. Or how funny he walks to the door after paying the driver. "Jimin-ah, I'm gonna shower real quick before bed. I'm sweating alcohol." "Sure hyung, but I wanna cuddle tonight.""Fine, but then you're after me, you need a shower.. cause ewe." He laughs at Jimin's pout and goes to grab his pajamas. His erection has gone down by the time he gets in the shower and he doesn't feel the need to jerk off anymore. So all is good, right? He just met the guy. They just talked. Yeah Yoongi touched his dimples but that's so fucking innocent. "Ugh, get a grip man", he tells himself. He towels off and puts his boxers and oversized shirt on. Jimin's already got clothes and is sitting on the couch scrolling through his phone. "It's all yours babe", he points towards the restroom and Jimin gets up. Jimin showers while Hoseok gets the bed ready. Removing all the throw pillows is a pain in the ass but he likes the way they look when the bed's made. He hears the shower stop and after a few minutes Jimin walks in toweling off his hair. His pajamas pants rest low on his hips and his toned upper body is bare. Hoseok is used to seeing his friend like this. "I want to be the little spoon." He says as he climbs onto the bed next to his friend. "Ok, come here little spoon." Hoseok throws his leg around Jimin's waist and pulls him close. They both laugh as Jimin tickles Hoseok's thigh. The laughter dies down but Jimin's not ready to sleep just yet."Hyung, can I ask you something?" Jimin absent mindedly draws small hearts into Hoseok's forearm. "Always Jimin, what's up?""Are you lonely?" He's met with silence so he continues.. "like...romantically?"After a moment Hoseok replys... "Yeah, I am sometimes, but I don't know if I'll ever really fall in love again. Not like... I loved before."Jimin turns himself to face the older boy, hooking his arm around his neck. "You will Hyung... I know you will. But for now, is loving your best friend enough?""I'll always love you, Jiminie." He says with a smile, then notices the way his friend is staring at his lips. "Jimin-ah, what are you thinking?""Nothing, I promise.""Don't lie, I can see your brain working on overdrive.""Hyung, would it be so bad if we did it again?""Jimin, you said that last time.""Uh huh, and the time before that too. Hyung, it's been so long. Please? You know I wouldn't ask if I didn't think we both really needed it right now."Hoseok looks at his best friend with so much love, he can never deny him, he leans in to kiss him. Jimin closes his eyes and presses himself closer to the older boy. The kiss starts off slow, which is usually how it starts with them. Then gets more heated... Hoseok licks at Jimin's bottom lip, knowing exactly how to get it started between them. "Open those beautiful lips for me."Jimin moans and does as asked. Hoseok licks the roof of his mouth and Jimin squeals with delight. Jimin loves kissing his friend. He loves fucking him too. Hoseok is amazing in bed and they've had sex more times over the years than Jimin can count. But never while Hoseok was in his relationship. He wasn't a cheater and Jimin would never be disrespectful like that. Jimin, on the other hand, had never been in a real relationship but has been crushing on the same guy for the longest time.Hoseok is laying on top of Jimin, his erection already pressing against the younger boy's leg. "What do you want baby?"Jimin moans at the words... "Anything, I'll gladly take anything you give me."The older boy gives him a slight smack to the thigh and moves back. "Turn around." It sounds like a command and Jimin does it quickly. "Hands and knees, and pop that gorgeous ass out for me. I'm gonna eat you out first."The older boy tugs at his pajama pants until they are at his knees and the younger lifts off the bed so they can be removed completely. Jimin turns back to Hoseok, "Yours too hyung... it's only fair."Hoseok smiles and stands from the bed. Slowly he removes his boxers and tshirt. Damn he's beautiful, and so hard...Jimin thinks to himself. Hoseok positions himself at the end of the bed and Jimin takes his cue to scoot down. His eyes roll back as he feels strong hands grab his ass cheeks and spread them apart. He feels light kisses to each before the wet tip of Hoseok's tongue touches his rim. Jimin has to stop himself from pushing back. He doesn't want to rush this, but it feels so good. "Mmm, you taste good baby. Is this what you wanted. Is this why you were being an extra dirty boy on the dance floor? You wanted hyung to fuck you, didn't you?"Jimin can't answer, not when Hoseok is talking dirty like this. His silence earns him a smack to the ass, he yelps but likes the sting. He forces himself to speak, "mmhm, yes hyung. I've missed you, I wanted this so bad.""Jiminah we can't keep doing this, it could ruin our friendship one day.""Hyung, we've been doing this since I was 18, I doubt that will happen. This is just sex. Now please do something with that beautiful mouth other than talk. My ass is getting cold.""Oh don't worry Jiminie, I'm gonna make you hot all over." He feels his cheeks spread again and Hoseok's head is gone. The feel of the olders tongue is amazing. Pushing slowly past the first ring of muscle, he slowly begins tongue fucking Jimin. It drives him insane and he is a moaning mess in seconds. "More please Hobi, please give me more." He hears a cap snap open and doesn't even remember the older boy grabbing the lube. Hoseok slicks his middle finger and warms it in his hand. "Are you ready baby?" Jimin nods and Hoseok teases the rim just a little before slowly sliding his finger in. Jimin is tight but he adjusts quickly. Begging for Hoseok to move his finger. He does and it drives him mad"Ah, look at you baby... you're so needy already and I've only got one finger in you. I'm gonna give you another. Do you want that?"It earns him a nod and low moan from the younger. He removes his hand, slicks up another finger the same way and enters Jimin slowly. When he feels Jimin can take it, he moves his fingers, scissoring them to start stretching him open. It's hot, Jimin is a fucking piece of art and he is so ready for Hoseok. "Hyung please don't make me come like this. I need your cock. Please, I need it now!""Yah, Jiminah you're so greedy tonight." He laughs a little and moves back to grab the condom."Wait!" Jimin turns over and is facing Hoseok's cock. "I want to taste you."He wraps his hand around Hoseok's base and licks at the underside of his cock up to the tip. He tastes so good. Jimin bobs his head a few times, licking along the enlarged vein of Hoseok's cock. He gives the tip kitten licks before sliding his swollen lips down slowly, letting Hoseok hit the back of his throat, the action earning hisses and curses from the older boy. "Jiminah stop or I'll come in your mouth." He stops with a pop, springing Hoseok's swollen cock from his mouth. "You look fucking amazing, you know that?" He says as he runs his finger across Jimin's mouth. "Now lay back like a good boy for your hyung."Jimin crawls back to the head of the bed, letting his pink hair fan out on the pillows. He looks down and can see Hoseok open the condom and hesitate before rolling it on. "Hyung? Are you ok?" "Yeah... just thinking.""Don't, ok? Hyung I love you. This will never change what we are to each other. Come here, please."The older boy smiles at his friend and continues to roll the condom down his length. He positions himself between Jimin's legs, placing his thighs high up to hook on to his hips. Hoseok smiles down at him, "Ready?" Jimin nods and he slowly pushes in. He's tight, but it feels good. "Ah, you're so tight baby. I don't want to hurt you.""I'm ok hyung, you can move more." Hoseok goes slowly until he bottoms out, stilling so Jimin can adjust. He gives him a nod to move and he's slow at first but it doesn't last long. They fuck hard and it's amazing. He finds Jimin's sweet spot and hits it with every thrust. Jimin can barely keep from screaming Hoseok's name as he comes untouched all over his and Hoseok's stomach. He swears he could come again as he watches Hoseok thumb at the mess and lick his finger. "Fuck, you're kinky hyung." The older boy gives him the most gorgeous smile and continues to fuck into him, feeling the fullness building up. Jimin wraps his legs tighter around the older boys hips and fucks up into him and it's over. He's coming hard and feels like he's going to blackout."Hey, hyung? You ok? Come here.""Yeah, I'm fine. That was just intense. You're intense."Jimin smiles, his eyes disappearing into crescents. They clean up, dress and lay back in bed together. "I still wanna be the little spoon!" Jimin pouts. "Anything you want my love. Come here." Hoseok wraps his arm around his friend and sighs. He kisses the back of Jimin's pink head and whispers goodnight."Good night hyung. I love you.""I love you too, Jiminie."
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Yoongi's POV Yoongi walked into his apartment, removing his shoes at the entry and tossing his keys on his small kitchen table, he was thankful to be home. It was close to three in the morning but he felt wide awake. He went to his bedroom, grabbing clothes to shower and wash the "club" scent off. He never really liked clubs. Yoongi didn't like big crowds or tons of noise, he really wasn't much of a people person. He'd pick being home alone over a night out any day of the week. Although he was hesitant to go out tonight, he was glad he did. Namjoon had mentioned his dancer friends, and how they needed to have an original song for one of their performances. Since it involved music making, Yoongi agreed to go. After meeting Hoseok, he was glad he went. And Jimin, well, Yoongi now understood why Namjoon was so smitten... secretly of course. Jimin was a sweetheart. The clock read five in the morning and Yoongi is sitting at his computer. He's not even sure why he's awake, but he is. He hadn't really done much the last thirty minutes but sit there and move his mouse around, staring at his cursor move across the screen. He picked up his phone from where he threw it on his bed, opening and closing Hoseok's contact. He couldn't help but let his mind wander off a little, throwing his head back and sighing.He played back the moment he got to the club, meeting Namjoon's two friends, THE Jimin, with full lips and pink cotton candy colored hair, and Jungkook, babyfaced and doe eyed. He's known Jin about as long as he's known Namjoon, probably longer. And then HE walked up, with another guy. The slightly taller one was stunning. Honey skin and a cute boxy smile... but the other one... he took Yoongi's breath away. Yoongi had seen him before, hanging around with Namjoon a few times, but he'd never actually met him. It was always from a distance. He remembers Hoseok's outfit, the red button up which matched his red hair almost to perfection, black ripped jeans which showed just enough thigh to see his muscles flex when he moved, and laced up combat boots. He wore a single silver ring on his right hand, the only jewelry he had on. He was laughing at something the boy with the boxy smile said, and at first it didn't seem they noticed him at all. Then they made eye contact. He stood up, a little too quickly judging from the head rush, to introduce himself, but it didn't seem the red head was paying attention to him. He seemed preoccupied. After sitting, Hoseok did ask his name again. Yoongi pretended to not remember if his name was Hoseok or Taehyung. In reality, he just wanted to know if Taehyung was his boyfriend or not. When Hoseok said they were just friends, Yoongi felt relieved. Then he saw him dance with Jimin. He laughs to himself thinking how turned on he was getting by watching them. The two had to be more than roommates, at least at one point. And although Namjoon may not like to think it's possible, they had to be fucking; at least it looked they would be tonight. Why didn't Namjoon just speak the hell up already? Instead he pretended not to stare at the younger dance with his super gorgeous best friend.Later, after they got drinks and headed back to the table, he and Hoseok talked more about the song style he and Jimin were wanting and a little about the younger in general. He learned Hoseok was a performing arts major, he was originally from Gwangju and moved to Seoul a year after graduation.He also discovered Hoseok had the most adorable dimples when he pressed his lips together while lost in thought and while eating. "I can't believe I touched him." Yoongi said out loud, burying his face in his hands. "I blame Jimin." He said. Yoongi found out Hoseok wasn't much of a drinker, and Jimin worried he would get drunk too quickly, so he brought pretzels to the table for Hoseok to munch on. Yoongi couldn't help himself; and before he could stop, he was leaning over and sticking his index finger in Hoseok's dimple. "I fucking touched them like a fucking weirdo and told him I liked his dimples. He probably thinks I'm some creep who doesn't believe in personal space. How did he not slap my hand away?" Shocked yeah, Hoseok looked shocked, but he smiled and had said thank you... probably adding "weirdo" in his head. Yoongi looked back down at his phone. Finger hovering over Hoseok's contact number. Now wasn't the time to be texting someone, but Yoongi couldn't help wanting to do so. For some reason, he felt he didn't want to wait too long to talk to the younger again. "Should I text him... no you ass, people are usually asleep this early in the morning. Maybe later? Maybe breakfast? Would I seem too pushy? Fuck, I need to just go to bed. I'm not getting shit done thinking about him." Yoongi shut his computer off and unmade his bed. He climbed in, flipping his lamp off before settling into his pillow. He closed his eyes and attempted to fall asleep, all the while thinking about the younger's beautiful smile and bubbly personality. Not even the butterflies in his stomach settled. "I'm so screwed." Yoongi said to himself. Namjoon's POV Jimin and Hoseok were clearly visible from where Namjoon was seated. The younger boy had been dragging Hoseok out to dance all night. It wasn't a difficult task though, both being dancers and all. Namjoon tried his best to keep his eyes off the couple, failing miserably. They looked good together, both beautiful people with equally beautiful smiles directed at each other. Both boys had glanced over to the table a few times but Namjoon couldn't tell who Jimin kept staring at...was it him or Yoongi. At last glance, Jimin was looking over at the table then whispered something to Hoseok. As the older boy threw his head back in laughter, he clearly saw Jimin lick the shell of his roommate's ear. Hoseok's eyes grew big but he didn't move away from Jimin. Instead he pulled him closer, saying something into the boy's ear which made him laugh. As he glanced over to Yoongi, he could see he wasn't the only one fixated on the couple. Was Yoongi staring at Jimin?Namjoon had spoken about Jimin enough for the older to know this was the same Jimin... the one he liked. His...but not his... Jimin. But as he watched Hoseok and the younger boy dance, he was certain he would never have a chance. There was a long history between the two friends, and right now, it looked like something was brewing between the two.When the boys returned to the table, Hoseok almost immediately left to get drinks and to his surprise Yoongi went with him. At around 2 in the morning, Jimin and Hoseok left the club. Namjoon was seated closer to Jungkook now and couldn't help but catch the snort Jungkook gave when Jimin leaned in to say goodbye. As soon as the boys were out of earshot, Namjoon turned to Jungkook."What did Jimin say that was so funny, Kook?" "S' nothing much... Jimin made a comment about Hoseok being drunk and horny. He was gonna see about helping him with that." Jungkook took a drink from his beer and gave Namjoon a wink. "What does that mean?" Namjoon hated the way he sounded. "I think it means Jimin's gonna get fucked, hyung. If he can get Hoseok to agree to do it again." "But, like what the hell!? They still have sex!?" Namjoon could feel his chest starting to tighten, his pulse pounding like a drum in his head. And the worst part was knowing he had no right to be jealous. He had plenty of opportunities to tell the younger how he felt. They spent lots of time together. But whenever they were alone, Namjoon got nervous and chickened out. He didn't want to picture them in bed together. Hoseok kissing on Jimin. Jimin moaning as they fucked. He shook his head, praying to clear the image of Jimin riding Hoseok from his mind. Namjoon ended up going home alone. His roommate Jin had decided to continue the party with the two youngest of the friends, most likely to fuck around but who was Namjoon to judge. It was obviously something they were comfortable with, the three of them. Namjoon could feel the sweat sticking to the back of his neck, making his hair matte against his skin. Grabbing fresh clothes, he headed to the shower. As he let the cold stream hit him he couldn't help but hear Jungkook's words again, repeating in his head over and over.... Jimin wanted to go home and have sex with Hoseok. They were sleeping together. He knew they were in a relationship years ago, but it didn't last long; so were they just fuck buddies?"Fucking stop thinking about it." he told himself. Letting the water run over him, he ran his soapy loofah over his body. Closing his eyes, he pretended it was Jimin's hands on him. Running the loofah over his neck, shoulder and chest. The suds washing slowly down his stomach with the run of the water. Namjoon glanced down at his hardening cock and tried his best to push the thoughts of Jimin from his mind, failing miserably. He could picture plump lips, tinted with light gloss just like they were tonight...those lips, Jimin's lips wrapped around him. "Fuck it." He said out loud before turning off the shower. He dries off just enough to not leave puddles of water to his bedroom. He reached in to his nightstand, pulling out the bottle of lube and tossing it on the bed. He laid down, letting his towel fall open around his hips. He just needed a couple drops in his palm to give himself a little slickness to make jerking off easier. He could've done it in the shower, but being in bed made it feel more real. He closed his eyes and pictured him...just Jimin... Jimin's hands on him, his gorgeous mouth on him. Jimin kissing him, everywhere. Jimin's tongue giving flicks to his nipples. Laying Jimin on his stomach as he licked at his rim, fucking him with his tongue before stretching him out and fucking him into the mattress. He would definitely take his time, not just to drive the younger crazy, but because he cared, genuinely cared about him and wanted to memorize his body...worship him even. He imagined Jimin riding him, his perfect ass bouncing on his cock. He pictured Jimin between his legs, sucking him off. Beautiful lips wrapped around his cock, his fingers in Jimin's pink hair as he took him in. Focused on that image, Namjoon pumped his cock faster, feeling the warmth pooling in his belly. As ribbons of come covered his fingers and stomach, he cried out Jimin's name over and over again. His breath hitching as he worked himself through his orgasm. It wasn't the first time he'd gotten off to thoughts of the younger boy, and it definitely wouldn't be the last. Why did Jimin have to be so out of his league? Was it even possible for the younger to return his feelings one day? Knowing Jimin was probably fucking Hoseok at that very moment was enough to make Namjoon doubt he would ever get the chance to tell Jimin how he felt. "I wanna make you mine, Jimin. Would you even give me a chance?" Namjoon spoke out loud to himself before getting up and heading back to the shower to rinse off.
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The sun is peeking through the blinds of Hosoek's room, and he realizes at some point during the night he became the little spoon. He can feel Jimin's arm around his waist and his face against his shoulder. Hoseok reaches back to give Jimin a soft pat on his backside and he feels the younger move around and let out a soft groan. "Mm..morning Hobi. Did you sleep well?" "Morning Minnie, yeah I did. How about you? Do, do you feel ok?" He feels Jimin giggle against his back. "Are you trying to ask if my ass is sore? If so, yeah, a little, but I'll live. I think we both needed it." Jimin lays on his back, stretching his body out, kicking at Hoseok playfully. Hoseok turns over to face his best friend, "Jimin, I hope you don't feel I used you for sex last night? You know I would never do that, right?"Jimin places his hands behind his head, looking over to him, "Why would I think that? Hyung, I asked you for it, remember?""Yeah, but I didn't know if you could tell, but I was kinda horny." Jimin laughs and it makes the bed shake a little. "Hyung, people from space could tell you were horny last night. What had you so worked up? Perhaps a particular boy with an adorable gummy smile? He's fucking hot, hyung, and he was totally flirting with you. You think he's a top or bottom?" Jimin barley shields himself in time as Hoseok aims a pillow straight to his face. Those fucking pillows, Jimin wants to throw them all out the window one day.Hoseok sits up, holding the pillow to his stomach, "Honestly, I don't think he's gay. He doesn't look gay. Maybe he's straight or bisexual." "Hyung, does Jungkook look gay to you? Jin? No, right? Yet they mess around all the time. Yoongi's got to be gay. You should just ask him?" Jimin shrugs his shoulders. "What the hell, Jimin!!?! You don't just ask someone if they're gay." Hoseok shouts at him. "And why the hell not?" Hoseok looks over at his best friend and isn't at all that surprised he looks genuinely serious. "Jimin, you just don't. It's not something you bring up in conversation." Hoseok wouldn't bring it up, but his best friend sure as hell would. Hoseok, on the other hand, is not that bold. Jimin sits all the way up in bed now,"Sure it is. It's like asking, tea or coffee? Sunrise or sunset? Straight or gay? Easy" "You're insane." He shakes his head. Hoseok pushing off the bed and pulls joggers out of his dresser. Jimin glances at the nightstand where Hosoek's phone lays charging."Ha!" He leans over and unplugs it. "Is it too early to bring up those questions now?" Hoseok squints because he doesn't have his glasses on, then quickly steps back from his phone as if it were about to burst into flames. There's a text from Yoongi. "Oh fuck!? Why did he text me?" Jimin turns the phone screen back to him but doesn't turn it on, "He wants your ass hyung. Or maybe he wants you to get his ass." Jimin wiggles his eyebrows as Hoseok lunges at him. "Na ah, go brush your teeth hyung, you have morning breath." "Jimin I swear, give me my damn phone or I'm gonna use you as a bowling pin for all these fucking throw pillows. And what the hell, he can't smell my breath??" "But I can, and and it smells like ass." "That would be because I ate your ass, idiot." Jimin falls back on the bed as he laughs. Hoseok grabs his phone away and runs to the bathroom. He locks the door, because Jimin is a sneaky little shit. He sets his phone on the counter, turning it on and off, but not opening the message. He stares at the dark screen while he brushes his teeth, uses the toilet and washes his face. "Oh my God! It's just a text. Open the damn thing already."He jumps when he hears a bang at the door. "Hurry up hyung, or I'm gonna pee in your trashcan!" He slides his still unopen phone into his joggers and opens the door. "Sorry Minnie." Jimin pushes Hoseok the rest of the way out and closes the door.He walks back to his bedroom and stares at his phone again. "Just do it dammit. Unlock your fucking phone and see what he said. Easy. Just do it."He closes his eyes, unlocking it. "Jimin! Jimin come here!!" He can hear the younger stomp down the tiny hall and into his room."What the fuck?! Why are you yelling?""He wants to have breakfast!!" Hoseok is holding his phone out for the younger to read the message, and he can see his hand shaking. Jimin grabs his wrist to steady the phone, squinting so he can read the message out loud. "Good morning Hoseok. It's Yoongi. I was wondering if you'd like to meet for a late breakfast, bounce around song ideas? 10:30 work for you? Let me know.Tell Jimin too" "Hyung, you've got less than an hour to respond and get ready. Come on, hurry up." "Jimin, I don't know if I wanna go." "Why wouldn't you?!" "Well, I won't go without you." "Like hell you won't." "He invited you too!" "Ah ha, as an after thought... that's why it's all the way at the bottom," Jimin makes his voice tiny, "even after let me know." "I, I don't know. Wouldn't I seem too eager if I agree to meet already? We literally just met." "Hyung, not at all. It's about our song, it's kinda work related. Go Hobi. He seems like a great person, and he's really doing us a big favor with the song." Hoseok leans against his bedroom door, and pulls at a loose thread on his shirt."Jimin, my stomach got all weird when I was talking to him last night. I don't know how to explain it. It felt.. I don't know - I'm not sure, you know?" I just met him." Hoseok trails off and Jimin knows where this conversation is headed even without him finishing his sentence."Hyung, it's ok to have butterflies around a pretty boy. It makes you human. You don't have to act on anything if you don't want. Hyung, just because you think someone is attractive, it doesn't have to automatically lead to something."Hoseok looks up, his eyes feel wet and his bottom lip juts out in a soft pout. He doesn't know why he's so emotional all of a sudden."You think Yoongi is attractive, yeah?" "Yeah, I do. And I'm not saying anything would even happen, but I'm just afraid of a replay of how I felt after Taehyung. I don't want to ever feel that way about anyone again. I felt like shit after he left. The guilt was insane, and I hated it. It wasn't his fault. God, he was fucking amazing and I just wanted to kick his naked ass out of my bed as quickly as possible. I don't want to just hook up, you know? I just don't know where I am yet, emotionally." Jimin grabs his friend's hands, pulling him to sit next to him on the bed. "Hyung, please go. It's just breakfast with a new friend. You're great at making friends. Just think of it as that. It will help with the butterflies." Jimin hands him his phone, "Text him, hyung. Say 10:30 is great. Ask to meet at the little restaurant across from my work. It's close, I'll even walk with you." "Will you stay somewhere in the restaurant and wait until I'm ready?" "That's creepy", Jimin shakes his head, "No. I'll go to the bookstore. It's close by and you can text me when you're done and we'll walk back home together. Yeah?" Jimin doesn't want to push his best friend too much, but he knows Hoseok clicked with the older boy the night before. He can't help wanting to play matchmaker just a little. Hoseok sighs, grabs his phone and types out his response. It's almost immediate how quickly Yoongi messages back. Hoseok's eyes look like they're about to fall out, "Oh my God! He said that sounds great." "Get your ass in the shower!! I'll pick an outfit. Hurry!""Jimin, make it casual, don't make it look like I just stepped off the damn runway."Jimin gives him a death glare, "I know what I'm doing. Hurry up before I strip you down myself!"Hoseok turns back to his friend, sliding his hands provocatively down his chest, "Not like you haven't seen it all before."Jimin throws a pillow, missing Hoseok completely as he clears the doorway. "Ugh, I hate these fucking pillows!" Jimin shouts.When Hoseok walks into the bedroom after his shower, Jimin is sitting crisscrossed on the bed, playing on his phone. The outfit laid out in front of him like a flat version of Hoseok. "What do you think?""It's nice babe." Hoseok looks it over, "You did good."Jimin smiles big, enjoying the praise for just a moment before he gets up to get showered and dressed himself. Hoseok picks up the shorts Jimin picked and slides them on. He puts the black muscle shirt over his head and let's the material slide over his shoulders to his torso. Jimin picked out a plaid short sleeve button up to wear open over the undershirt. Hoseok thinks the blue and green look good against the black. He puts on his watch and grabs his wallet and phone before heading out of his room.Both boys walk out of their bedrooms from opposite sides of the apartment, meeting in the livingroom. Jimin is in ripped blue jeans and a simple white t-shirt, yet he still manages to look like a Disney Prince. "Here we go." Jimin smiles at Hoseok as they head out of their apartment. The walk is short and it doesn't feel as stuffy as it had been. It's tolerable even. Jimin talks to keep Hoseok calm, but he can see his friend pressing his lips together, stressing over breakfast with Yoongi."Hyung, chill. Your lips are gonna fall off." As they approach the restaurant, Jimin stops, "Hey, I just saw him walk in. Let's separate now so you can walk in alone." "No no no. I'm not ready." Hoseok pulls on Jimin's arm and he would be laughing if the elder didn't really look about to freak out completely. "Hoseok, take a deep breath. It's just breakfast. Remember?" Jimin gently pulls his arm free and gives Hoseok a double thumbs up before he turns and walks across the street towards the bookstore. Hoseok takes a minute to pull himself together before he walks in to the restaurant. Yoongi is seated in a booth near the window. He's already pulled his phone out several times to either check his appearance or see if he has a message from Hoseok. As he approaches Yoongi, his stomach flutters a little just seeing him seated there. The older boy gifts him with a sweet smile and Hoseok feels he could melt right into the booth. As they make eye contact, Hoseok realizes he's only seen Yoongi in the darkness of the club. His eyes are the most beautiful brown color, a combination of coffee and caramel. He's really beautiful and Hoseok can't help but smile at him. Is it appropriate to call a man beautiful? Regardless, He just is and Hoseok is glad he agreed to meet him. "Hi, how are you hyung?" Hoseok asks as he settles in the booth. "Good good. It's still a little too hot for me. I can't wait for cooler weather." He smiles at Hoseok and his stomach does a little flip again. He hopes he can eat at all. When the waitress comes by, they give their drink order, and continue talking when she leaves.When Yoongi reaches into the backpack at his side, Hoseok realizes he hadn't even seen it there to begin with. The older boy pulls out a notepad and pen and sets them on the table. He looks back up, and smiles at Hoseok. Hoseok really, really likes his smile. Yoongi's beautiful eyes are an added bonus. "Um, did you want to throw around ideas for yours and Jimin's song?" Yoongi asks as he rubs at back of his neck. Hoseok noticed he did the same thing at the club the night before while they were talking. It's cute. "Sure. I got to warn you though, Jimin and I can't agree on a style. He really likes contemporary and I like hip hop.""Well, that's what I'm here for. I'll come up with something you both equally like. You won't be disappointed. I promise." Hoseok knows he's telling the truth. Namjoon brags about his skills all the time. He has no doubt Yoongi will create something perfect for them. As the boys eat, they continue to discuss music Hoseok and Jimin like. Hoseok likes the way Yoongi's eyes light up when he talks about music. He can tell just how passionate he is about it. Hoseok feels the same about dance. Yoongi insists on paying for Hoseok's breakfast, saying the younger can pay next time they meet. It's warmer when they walk outside and both boys give a disgusted look to the sky."Um, did you walk here?" "Yeah, I'm close by." Hoseok points in the direction to his apartment. "I'm that way too." "Really? How is it we've never run into each other?""Ha, well Hoseok, that would probably be because I'm a hermit, plus I'm probably just going to bed when you're starting your day." Yoongi scratches gently at his hand and Hoseok finds it endearing how shy the older boy looks when he does it. "Is it ok to walk with you?"Hoseok likes the idea of spending a little more time with Yoongi, and almost forgets about his and Jimin's arrangement. "That would be great." He pulls out his phone as they start walking, sending Jimin a text letting him know Yoongi was walking him home. He feels a little guilty about leaving his friend behind, but when Jimin responds, he feels better. Jimin texts back saying he ran in to Namjoon at the bookstore and they agreed to have lunch together. Hoseok smiles at his phone as he receives a second message containing only heart eyed emojis. The boys talk about the weather and how much Yoongi dislikes the heat."If I didn't have to go outside for the whole summer, I'd be fine. I love air conditioning too much." Hoseok smiles because he can picture a tiny Yoongi wrapped in a fluffy blanket, watching tv and eating ramen. He can also picture himself sitting right next to Yoongi. Hoseok has to turn his focus away because he's caught himself staring at the older boy a few times and doesn't want to be creepy. "Oh, this is me", Hoseok points to the four story building. "Yoongi, did we pass you?" Yoongi shakes his head and lies, "Nope. This is on my way. Thanks for meeting me Hoseok, it was nice." He's shoves his hands in his jean pockets and kicks the toe of his shoe against the sidewalk, rubbing at the back of his neck again. Hoseok's hand itches to pull it away and intertwine their fingers. Yoongi makes him feel things he hasn't felt in a long time. "Let's do this again, yeah?" Hoseok nods and hopes it's sooner rather than later. Hoseok and Yoongi wave goodbye and Hoseok lets himself into the apartment building. Yoongi waits for the younger to enter before backtracking to his building. Hoseok walks in to the apartment, literally kicking his shoes off and tossing them to the corner. Jimin is still not back and Hoseok laughs to himself as he remembers Jimin's heart eyed text. He grabs a glass and pours water from the pitcher, leaning against the counter. Yoongi's smile fills his thoughts. His deep voice coming from his lips and the little noises he makes before he speaks. It reminds Hoseok of when you suck in a little air after eating spicy food. For whatever reason, Hoseok thinks it's sexy. His stomach does that little flip thing again when he pictures Yoongi's eyes. The older boy gave him such attention while they were talking and his eyes were always fixed on Hoseok while he spoke. His stare was a little intimidating but Hoseok liked getting attention from him. He pulls himself out of his own daydream when he remembers the paper he is supposed to finish. "I might as well get it done. It isn't going to do itself." By the time Hoseok heads back to the living room, Jimin is walking in. "Hey babe, how was your lunch date?" Jimin sets his lips in an automatic pout, making Hoseok chuckle. "Don't tease me hyung" Hoseok passes Jimin and pouts back at him. "Yah Jimin-ah, don't be a brat. You can't be upset it's not a real date when you won't even tell the guy you like him. When are you going to grow a pair?" "Never! I'll probably die of old age and Namjoon will never know I'm in love with him." Jimin dramatically throws himself on the couch and Hoseok has to turn his head so Jimin doesn't see him laughing. "He doesn't see me as anything more than a friend. Or a little brother. Exactly how he sees Jungkook. He calls me kid and ruffles my hair. He'd probably laugh if I told him I've been in love with him forever." Hoseok wants to change the subject and get his friend's mind off Namjoon, but he waits until Jimin does it on his own. He asks about breakfast and Hoseok tells him every detail down to the walk home. Jimin smiles the whole time, thankful to have his mind taken off his love life, or lack there of. Hoseok has all his books scattered around the coffee table and is sitting on the floor against the couch. Jimin suddenly bolts up from where he threw himself earlier, scaring the hell out of hoseok. "So did you find out?""Find out what?""Straight or gay?"Hoseok rolls his eyes and pushes at Jimin's leg. "Pretty sure gay." He smiles at Jimin "I've got a paper to write, so it's quite time." Hoseok straightens his legs under the coffee table, trying to focus on his school work, and not thoughts of Yoongi's pretty smile or eyes. He's already put his glasses on and is typing when Jimin notices Hoseok's hair. "Hyung, let me make you a ponytail. Your hair is getting on my nerves.""No, I'm fine. We'll play beauty shop another time. Silence.""I don't see how you can concentrate with all that fucking hair in your eyes." "Fine. Stop cursing. Make it quick."Jimin sits on the coffee table, turning hoseok's face to him. He grabs a big lock of Hosoek's fringe and focuses on wrapping the rubber band around it. "What time do you go into work?" He stares up at Jimin, who is concentrating on making the ponytail just perfect. "Not until 5. I just need to help Jin with inventory then I can leave. Why hyung? What's up?" He leans back to admire his work, bopping the hair fountain as he waits for Hoseok to respond. "I'm gonna go practice after I turn in my paper. You want to meet me there?""Yeah. That sounds good. I'll text you when I'm on the way." Jimin stands from the table and bops the fountain one more time. "Seriously though Hyung, you need a haircut." Hoseok is standing infront of the mirrored wall, drenched in sweat when Jimin walks in. The door stays open after Jimin walked in, kicking the door stop on accident. No one else is in the building and Jimin leaves it as is. It doesn't matter if the music is loud when it's just them. Hoseok lets Jimin pick the next song and in no time Jimin is just as drenched as he is. There is something off in the way Jimin is acting though. Hoseok watches him periodically through the mirrors. He says nothing, waiting for Jimin to decide if he wants to talk about what's eating at him or not. Not until Jimin trips over his own foot does Hoseok decide it's easier just to go ahead and ask."Hey, what's up Min? You're not yourself tonight.""N-nothing hyung." Jimin worries his top lip between his teeth, a nervous habit he's had since Hoseok met him. Hoseok doesn't press, but when Jimin trips for the second time Hoseok asks again. "Did something happen at work Jimin?" Jimin lifts his shirt to wipe at his face, "Hmp, you could kind of say that. It's just... well, Jin said Namjoon has a crush on someone." Hoseok takes in the sight of his best friend and his heart breaks for him. Jimin looks defeated and Hoseok can imagine how much it hurts Jimin to know his love interest is interested in someone else. Hoseok sits next to his friend, who has plopped himself to the floor, and grabs ahold of his hand as Jimin tells him all about his conversation with Jin. It seemed Namjoon had developed feelings for a friend and had been trying to tell them how he felt. Namjoon had also confided in Jin that he had recently been out with this crush and he was so close to telling them how he felt. "Jin hyung said Joon says this crush has the most beautiful smile and pretty eyes." Jimin eyes water and he rolls them back to keep the tears from falling. "I bet it's some bookworm from one of his nerd classes." "You know what else?" Hoseok knows Jimin is going to keep talking anyway so he replies with a simple "hmm?". "Joon hyung said they talked and talked and he could've stayed there forever just listening to him because his voice is so lovely and every time he laughed, his heart skipped a beat." Jimin's tears slowly begin to fall from his eyes and because Hoseok always wants to protect his best friend, he feels a strong urge to call Namjoon and give him a piece of his mind. Unfortunately, he can't because Jimin hasn't said anything and it would be giving him away. Namjoon has no idea how much this hurt because he knows nothing to begin with. "Hyung, why, why can't I be the one he feels that way about? Am I not attractive enough? Smart enough? Mature enough? I just don't understand." Jimin covers his face with his hands then rakes his fingers through his hair, tugging it in frustration. Hoseok wants to remind him Namjoon doesn't know about his feelings, but figures now is not necessarily the time to state that fact. He ops to just sit there and comfort him by rubbing circles into Jimin's hand. "Hey Min, you never know. Maybe it's nothing serious. He hasn't even said anything. Hell we don't even know about it. This crush could pass as quickly as it came. And you, you my friend need to say something.""What would I even say?!" Jimin lays back on the floor, covering his face with his hands, rubbing at his eyes. "What would you want to say? If I were Joon, how would you tell me you liked me?" "We can role play?" Hoseok makes the suggestion, hoping this will finally be the extra push Jimin needs to speak up. "Ok. Pretend you're Namjoon."Both boys are seated crossed legged in the middle of the dance studio, Hoseok turns the music down so Jimin isn't yelling. Jimin sits frozen staring at Hoseok with his mouth hanging open. "Wow! Yeah, that's such a heart wrenching confession.""Dammit hyung, wait! I'm freaking out here." "Ok, forget Namjoon." Jimin gives him an insulted look."Not like that, just forget you're talking to him. How would you confess to me? If I were the one you were in love with.""Hyung, why?" Jimin whines as Hoseok smacks the younger's leg. "You need to crack that shell little crab" "Namjoon loves little crabs." Jimin says with a little pout. "Focus Jimin-ah!" Jimin sits up straight and closes his eyes in concentration, letting out a heavy sigh, he speaks, "Hyung, you have been my friend for so long. I hold you so dear to my heart. You are talented, funny, smart and sexy. You have been there for me during some of the hardest times and I could never begin to tell you how much respect I have for you, but for the past year or so, I've felt very different towards you. I've found myself thinking about you a little more often and I've fought with myself for the longest time, doing my best to stop these feelings but - but, I don't want them to stop. I like you, hyung... a lot. You may not feel the same, and that's ok. I just want you to know how I feel. I hope this doesn't change our friendship, I would honestly rather have you as a forever friend, than loose you because I caught feelings. You are very special to me." Jimin doesn't even realize he's captured Hoseok's hands in his own and Hoseok's eyes haven't left Jimin's face. They are quite for what seems like forever. Jimin sniffling while Hoseok rubs small circles over Jimin's fingers."Park Jimin, you are a beautiful human being. That was very sweet and truly believe he, or anyone for that matter, would be foolish to not feel the same way about you."Jimin smiles, but it doesn't reach his eyes. "Thanks hyung. It just hurts, you know? Hiding how I feel, from him, from our friends. Jin's always asking if I've gone on any dates lately. If I've got my eye on someone at school." "You've never thought to tell him?" "Hell no, are you crazy? Hyung, he can't keep his mouth shut you know that! And on top of that, he'll tell Jungkook... who will tell Tae... nah, it's best if this stays between us." "But he's Joon's roommate, maybe he could give you some advice." "I can't hyung, I don't wanna chance it. And anyway, he's got his own crush to figure out." Jimin is quiet, playing with the laces of his shoe. He looks sad which makes Hoseok feel even worse. He loves his friend. Why couldn't this be easier? "Hey, you wanna dance some more?"Jimin gives him a nod, but doesn't respond verbally. Hoseok gets up and helps Jimin to his feet. Hoseok turns the music back up and they continue dancing. With every beat change, Jimin matches it with moves. His body as fluid as ever and Hoseok knows they need to just dance a more contemporary piece. Jimin is breathtaking when he dances in his element like this. As the last song on the playlist finishes, both boys topple to the ground from exhaustion. They are aching and starving and after showering and locking up, they head to a 24 hour diner near campus. Hoseok likes the little place. It's usually empty this late at night, and the food is inexpensive and really good. Maybe he can meet Yoongi here next time. He doesn't even realize he's smiling until Jimin questions him. "Hyung, what are you smiling about? You're smiling at the menu?""Ah, yeah. Everything looks really good.
I'm hungry."They waste no time placing their order with the waitress. Hoseok rests his head against the back of the booth, closing his eyes. "Oh my gosh." Hoseok opens his eyes and looks over to Jimin. "What?" "Yoongi just text you." Hoseok's phone is lit up with a text."Check it. Maybe it's a booty call." Jimin laughs, his upper body doubling over the table. Hoseok grabs a handful of Jimin's, now fading, pink hair and tugs at it. "Shut up." Yoongi: Hey, you awake? Hoseok: Hello. Yeah, came out for a late dinner. Yoongi: Me too. Are you alone? Hoseok: Jimin's with me. We met at the practice studio. How about you? Yoong: I'm alone. Yoongi: I've got some melodies I'd like to show you. Some new and some old stuff. Maybe we can meet during the week, if you have time? Hoseok lets Yoongi know he would like that and they agree to keep in contact. Hoseok is staring out the window and hears Jimin curse. "Oh shit. I spilled my drink." They quickly use napkins to clean the table and Jimin excuses himself to rinse a stain off his shirt. As he walks past the diner booths, he sees Yoongi sitting alone, smiling down at his phone. "Oh. Hoseok's gonna freak." Hoseok keeps picking up his phone, checking to see if his notification light is on. He doesn't want to pester Yoongi, but he was kind of hoping the older boy would text him again. Yoongi's deep voice catches him off guard when he approaches the booth. "Hi Hoseok." He gives a shy wave to the older boy and Yoongi smiles at him.Yoongi ends up sitting with Hoseok and Jimin at their table. Hoseok slides over in the booth and instead of Jimin sitting next to him as he expected, Jimin slides in across from him. As Jimin sits, he gives Hoseok a wink and smiles. Hoseok can feel the heat from Yoongi's thigh and he can't believe he actually feels a little flushed by something so innocent. As Yoongi talks with Jimin, Hoseok studies his profile. Hoseok admires his long lashes as he blinks, the slope of his nose softly sprinkled with freckles, and his lips that form a pout when he speaks. He wonders if they feel as soft as they look. He raises his eyes just before he's caught as Yoongi turns to include him in the conversation. When Yoongi turns back to talk to Jimin, Hoseok brings his eyes back to study him some more. Yoongi has a sharp jawline and a long slender neck. Hoseok's fingers burn to reach up and rub at it like he's seen Yoongi do several times. His skin looks soft. Yoongi turns back to Hoseok, flashing him an adorable gummy smile. Hoseok smiles back at him and he knows he's in trouble. Yoongi is occupying most of his thoughts and he's sitting right next to him. After the bill is settled, the boys head in the same direction. Yoongi again passing his building. They say goodnight and thank him again for paying for dinner before walking inside. Yoongi backtracks, making his way back to his place. Before Hoseok lays down, he sends Yoongi a text.Hoseok: Hyung, did you get home ok? Yoongi: Yes, actually just walking in. Hoseok: I'm glad. Thanks again for dinner. Good night hyung. Sleep well Yoongi: You're welcome Hoseok. Good night On Tuesday, Hoseok is up early and Jimin wasn't lying when he said was sleeping late. Hoseok doesn't wake the younger when he leaves. His first class isn't until ten, but he wants to visit the cemetery before and it's not too out of the way. He slides his shoes on and grabs his bag before locking the door. He walks fast, knowing he has to give himself enough time to get to class. He pops in his earbuds and plays music on the way to the cemetery. He doesn't see nor hear Yoongi as the older boy walks out of his building. He normally isn't up this early but he wanted to reserve a recording room in case Hoseok wanted to meet. Yoongi notices Hoseok's sunglasses fall from his bag and picks them up. He follows the boy to campus, until Hoseok turns away from school completely. Hoseok keeps walking, lost in his music and walks through the gates of the cemetery. "Why did you go in there?" Yoongi says to himself. Curiosity takes him past the same gates shortly after Hoseok, and he watches as the younger navigates his way through the cemetery as if knowing exactly where he's going. After a short walk, Hoseok is standing in front of a stone. Yoongi knows he shouldn't eavesdrop so he stays a distance away.Hoseok stays just a few minutes before he brings his fingers to his lips and places them to the stone. He picks his backpack up from where he set it, dusting off the grass. From the tree Yoongi has carefully hidden behind, he can tell Hoseok looks sad. His usual smile is gone, replaced by something much more somber. He knows he shouldn't be nosy, but he walks over to the plot anyway. As he approaches, he can feel his heart beating hard against his chest, anticipating who it could be. He's shocked when he sees it belongs to a man who would be his own age if he were alive. He stares down at the stone for a moment before he can bring himself to leave. He feels like he invaded Hoseok's privacy. He and Hoseok had spoke on the phone, text and had met up a few times since they first met, but Hoseok had never talked about him. Maybe Hoseok wasn't comfortable yet, maybe he would be later. Then again, maybe their blooming friendship was all in his head and Hoseok had no intention of seeing him after the song was completed. He shakes his head, he doesn't want to think about not seeing Hoseok any more. Yoongi pulls his phone out to check the time. He knows Hoseok's first class starts soon. He decides to send him a text. Yoongi wants to see him. He wants to check on him. He uses a song meet up as an excuse. When Hosoek replies back, Yoongi let's out a sigh in relief. He'll feel better knowing he will see the younger soon. Now all Yoongi has to do is pass the time before he sees him.