Ah, love, let us be true
To one another! for the world, which seems
To lie before us like a land of dreams,
So various, so beautiful, so new,
Hath really neither joy, nor love, nor light,
Nor certitude, nor peace, nor help for pain;
And we are here as on a darkling plain
Swept with confused alarms of struggle and flight,
Where ignorant armies clash by night.
~Matthew Arnold

25.

Jimin opened the door to a shy Jungkook and happy Taehyung. He ushered them inside the living area. After all the hellos were done. Tae started whining.

'I am hungry Hyung. Won't you feed your brother?' Tae started pouting looking at Yoongi.

Yoongi chucked. 'Aish this boy! Won't even let me breathe.'

Kook was amazed at how carefree Tae was. They indeed were his best friends.

As Yoongi went into the Kitchen to get the food, Jimin followed him to help him.

'Are you comfortable Kook?' Tae asked Kook who was sitting on the couch in the leaving room as Tae was half lying down on the sofa in what was previously Yoongi's lap.

'Yes Hyung.' Kook replied nodding enthusiastically. He had met the elders in his marriage and had already grown a bit comfortable with them.

'Come on babies' Jimin shouted from the dining room. And both of them went. Jimin offered them seats on Yoongi's right who sat at the head of the table as he himself sat left to Yoongi. Tae say next to Yoongi and Kook after that. Jimin served them food. As soon as it was served to everyone, Tae dug in. 'Hmmmmm hyung.... I missed your food so much.! Kook it's the best, isn't it?' Tae said. Yoongi just chuckled and Jimin laughed.

'Thank you hyung. It really is delicious.' Kook said. 'But I must thank you both for handling the shifting and collaboration also. Jimin Hyung for the wonderful interiors or for you literally taking away 70 per cent of my stress Hyung.' Kook continued sincerely.

Yoongi and Jimin smiled.

'Ah! There is no need for a thank you. You are a part of the family now Kook. You don't need to request us for anything. You just tell us what you want and we will take care. Okay?' Jimin said smiling.

'Thank you hyung. It means a lot to me. I know how busy both of you are. I am sorry for the inconvenience you had becuase of me.' Kook said knowing how big a favour both of them had done simply becuase they were Tae's friends.

'Wah! You are too good for this alien. Don't change Kookie. Don't become like this ungrateful brat. Preserve yourself.' Yoongi said teasing Tae.

Tae just made a face at his Yoongi hyung, not wanting to interrupt his eating. The food was too precious right now. Kook laughed and then blushed.

Jimin noticed the blush. He thought to tease the couple a bit.

'On the note of preserving, I wonder how you can walk Kookie. From what I know of my best friend he is... Let's say a bit wild.' Tae literally choked on his food.

Kook blushed and his face turned into a Tomato and the fact that he had to rub his husband's back and give him water... Which was like literally touching him as he grew hot didn't help him to stop his blushing.

Jimin smirked looking at both their conditions. Tae just wanted to change the subject so bad. As soon as he calmed down, he said, 'Isn't it too hot Kookie?'

Kook just nodded not understanding where his husband was going with this.

'I guess some Shorties get cold easily in this house.' Tae said looking at Jimin.

'Yaaah!! You brat.' Jimin shouted and was about to get up getting violent when Yoongi held Jimin's hand and made him sit back down.

'No fighting while eating boys.' Yoongi scolded. Jimin gave a death glare at Tae.

Kookie was amazed seeing this side of Tae. So carefree, happy, teasing, without worries. He wanted to see Tae like this more often.

'Ah! We should have called Namjoon and Jin hyung too.' Yoongi suddenly said.

Jimin's mood suddenly shifted. 'Yes! Let's call them too from next time. It will so much fun.'

Kookie smiled. Knowing it was the couple's attempt to make him feel at ease. He would love it if all of them could hang out. But he didn't need to be comfortable with Jimin and Yoongi. He already was. They gave off very warm vibes to the people they loved.

Soon, the dinner was done and Jimin and Tae kept everything back in the kitchen. Kook tried to help but of course they didn't listen to him. Yoongi asked him to come with him to the living room as they both washed the dishes.

Yoongi settled on the couch this time as Kook took his seat on a nearby sofa.

'Kook?' Yoongi said hesitantly.

'Yes hyung?' Kook replied.

'We were serious back when we said you can come to is if you need any help.' Yoongi said.

'Thank you hyung. I will. I promise.' Kook saod but he felt like Yoongi wanted to say something more.

'I hope so Kook. I hope you do that.' Yoongi said sighing.

Kook was confused. 'Hyung? Is there something I should be careful about?' he asked dragging the conversation knowing Yoongi might feel like it wasn't his place to give unsolicited advice.

Yoongi took the bait, thankful to Kook for understanding.

'Kook, Tae is... a bit action oriented... He is not good with words. Never has been... He will always be more comfortable doing things for you than talking... So, you kind of might have to push him to talk in the starting so that he gets comfortable.' Yoongi said hesitant again.

'Thank you hyung. I will keep it in mind. I had noticed the action orientedness... But yes, it helps to have a tip as to how to act.' Kook said smiling.

Yoongi smiled. Kook smiled back. Both of them already knowing they were going to be great friends.

In the kitchen, Jimin and Tae cleaned the kitchen and wrapped up everything.

'So, how is married life treating you bestie?' Jimin asked knowing Tae wouldn't spill anything on his own.

'It's going well. It's just a bit awkward to talk. But yeah. We are making progress.' Tae said.

'You know you will have to be comfortable talking right?' Jimin said looking at his best friend.

'I know Jiminie. I am trying. It will take some time but I am trying. I swear.' Tae said and sighed.

'Hey, I am here if you need anything.' Jimin said hugging Tae.

'Thank you ChimChim. For everything.' Tae said suddenly emotional.

'Anytime Taetae. Anything for you and Kookie baby.' Jimin smiled into the hug.

'ChimChim?' Tae said hesitantly.

'You are going to get so fucked tonight, right?' Tae said laughing.

Jimin went mad. His face forming a round pout. 'Yaaah! Do you know how difficult it is to wake him up? And I did it for you brat. You wait....' Jimin said as he looked around for something to throw at Tae.

Tae ran into the living room standing behind Kookie to save himself from Jimin's wrath.

'You dumbnut.' Jimin came running but the slippery floor was against Jimin. Yoongi had rushed as soon as he had seen Jimin running. Knowing his tendency to fall. So, before he could fall, Yoongi held him by his waist.

Jimin finally breathed. Happy he hadn't fallen down. 'Careful baby.' Yoongi said and helped him stand. He kissed his forehead and dragged him to the couch with him.

Kook and Tae both saw them looking at each other with so much love.

Both of them wishing that one day they could feel this bliss called love too---unaware that the other had prayed for the same thing.

An: I feel like the quality of my writing has gone down. But this month is so hard. I have three books to edit along with other everyday tasks and God Publishing is so exhausting... Rewarding but exhausting. I would love to brag about them when they are released this September. But till then, it is going to be one hell of a ride. Anyway, I hope you liked this chapter. It is my favourites from the last five chapters or so. Please vote and let me know which is your favorite chapter. Also, Please do listen to the sings I add. They are brilliant and every media has a story. I will add a chapter at the end after the story is complete about all the quotes and media... Like why they are where they are and the other back stories.... So yes, I guess... Do listen to the songs... They are good.

Also, I think I will finish this book in around 25 more chapters.... So, yeah... Good night, I guess.