After landing to Korea, both Taehyung and Jungkook met their parents. The house of Kim's was busy preparing for tonight's dinner while Jungkook was getting ready to meet Yugyeom. They still had 6 more hours before dinner. A soft knock on his door attracted his attention.

"Oh Dad. Come in", Jungkook said, putting his comb on the dressing table.

"I see you're leaving again", Mr Jeon said.

"Yeah. Actually Yugy called yesterday night. He said to meet him for an hour. I'll be back soon before the dinner will start don't worry", Jungkook said assuring his father.

"Well I don't have any problem with you meeting your friend son but meeting them on the same day as the one when your presence is required somewhere else, I must say you should have gone there after the dinner but yeah it's your decision. Make sure to be there on time and don't regret your decision later", Mr Jeon pat his shoulder and left the room.

Jungkook was shook. His father isn't a type of person to say or advice such things and if he is saying/advising him then their must be a reason but he is going to meet him only, nothing much. So it won't take long. He sighed but took his car keys and went out.

He stopped by the flower shop to buy a bouquet for him since his first ever modeling week wrapped up successfully. He bought pink and blue rose bouquet for him. On his way, he saw Jimin so he honked at him and Jimin startled.

They both parked their cars near a convenient store and chatted for awhile.

On the hand, Taehyung was still in his deep thoughts when his mother came, startling him.

"Soo... What is my son thinking about?", Mrs Kim said, ruffling his son's hair.

Taehyung settled his head on her lap and took her hand on his, "I'm thinking about how one moment I got so close to him and in next moment, I'm standing so far away from him", he said, a little sad.

"Hmmm... You know it isn't a game or a thing you wanted to win son. It's about love, and feelings. Don't try to control him. Let him be. Show your love through your words and actions. If he really loves you, he will come to you", she said.

"Did Dad do the same with you?", He asked curiously, looking at her mom's face now.

"Ahan.. I was free like a bird and I didn't care about him anyways but by the end of every night, instead of thinking about my boyfriend, I thought about your father. You know why? Because he didn't tried to make me jealous or anything. He just gave me his love and affection which pierced through my stone heart", she smiled, squeezing his hand.

"You know you're the best mother in the world and beautiful too", Taehyung showed his boxy smile.

Mrs Kim hit his shoulder lightly. "Be ready for the dinner and stop buttering your mom".

"I'm not buttering, I'm stating the facts here mom", he winked and her mom laughed lightly.

"Alright alright.. I get it. Now get up and take a shower. They'll be here soon".

Taehyung nodded and stood up. Yeah he should try to show his love but how?? Seeing him with someone isn't a pleasant sight. He went to bathroom and took a long bath to wash away his worries and uneasiness. He came out with a towel loosely hanging around his waist, water dripping from his head.

He was ruffling his hair with towel when he remembered the time when younger used to do that for him. He always come out of the shower like that and younger made him sit on the edge of the bed and sit on his lap, pat drying his hair. They always end up making out.

He sighed. He shouldn't be thinking about that right now. Specially when he is with someone else but what should he do then? Should he give up on him?? Well giving up isn't an option. He is the reason why he is still moving forward. He wants him back not because of his body but because he keeps him sane. He knows he is a beast and younger is the owner of that beast.

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"So you're going to meet Yugy?", Jimin asked sipping the juice.

"Yeah I was avoiding him after that.... Umm day and I don't want him to have second thoughts", Jungkook answered, poking his straw in can.

"Can I ask you something Kookie?", Jimin said glancing at him and putting the bottle on the bench.

He was sipping through his banana milk and nodded his head.

"Did you regret that hotel night with him?"

He choked on his milk. Coughing loudly. Jimin caressed his back, patting lightly. After 5 minutes or so he calmed down.

"W-why are you asking this?", Jungkook questioned, looking into older's eyes, trying to decipher what was his ulterior motive.

"No particular reason but you know what. A strong relationship require sincerity from both sides. Keeping things secret, could damage that relationship..."

"You want me to tell Yugyeom about that night?", Jungkook interrupted.

"Noo... I wanted to say, listen to what your heart wants. Don't confuse your feelings and hurt yourself".... "Plus did you guys made as far as bed? If you don't mind answering that", Jimin added.

Jungkook felt a little uneasy, "W-well we never got as far as bed. We always stopped. We just kissed", Jungkook said, nibbling his bottom lip.

"Do you feel something when you kiss him? Like some kind of hunger of wanting more. Or having a feeling of not stopping". While Jimin said those words, the first face that came in front of his eyes was of older. He is the only one who makes him vulnerable yet really comfortable. He brings heaven for him on earth.

"Jimin...." Before he could say something, his phone screen lit with Yugyeom name. Jimin just give him a go ahead and he picked up the call, "Hey Yugy what's up?"

"Where are you babe? I was waiting for you", Yugyeom whined.

"I met Jimin on the way, so I'm near your house right now. In front of a convenient store. I'll be there soon", Jungkook answered.

"Oh say Hi to him and alright I'm waiting. Bye".

Jungkook bid goodbyes and when he ended the call, Jimin stood up, dusting his pants. "I'm leaving now then. I'll see you later", Jimin said giving a small smile.

He smiled back and hugged older then both parted ways. As soon as Jungkook arrived at Yugyeom apartment, Yugyeom hugged him and peppered him with kisses. It didn't gave him butterflies or that giggly feeling, he used to feel when older did that to him.

"Don't confuse your feelings and hurt yourself".

He smiled, "Babe I missed you so much", Yugyeom pouted.

"O really?", Jungkook teased and Yugyeom pecked his lips, wiping away the small smile from his lips as well.

"You know these meetings Yugy. There's too much paperwork waiting for me and I don't know what to do. I miss you too. So here's a bouquet to congratulate you on your success", he smiled and kissed his cheek.

"Don't Tae do anything?" And yet again his smile disappeared. "He does his work. We don't interact much unless our dads has something to tell us and I don't ask him what he does".

Yugyeom nodded and dragged him to his room and as soon as they were inside, he pressed his lips over his again. Something inside of him sank. He don't know why but he feels guilty right now. All his mind was showing him the teary eyes and hurt face of older.

Why the kiss isn't pleasurable? he questioned himself. Why he is feeling like he is commiting another mistake? Why he so desperately wanted to feel the taste of older's lip. The one which brand him with a different kind of drugs.

The kiss continued for another minute or two. Soon they detached their lips.

"So are you going to stay tonight?", Yugyeom asked taking his hand on his. "Yugy I told you I have to go on a dinner tonight. Mr and Mrs Kim has invited us. That's why I came to you first", Jungkook answered, squeezing his hand.

"Taehyung's house?", Yugyeom asked instead of paying attention to what he just said. "A-hann.. Yeah h-his house", he paused a little.

They chatted for a little while then Yugyeom excused him and picked a call. After 5min or so he came back, "Kookie wait here, I have some important business, I'll be back in half an hour", he said.

"It's okay I think I should go to I have to be there soon", Jungkook replied.

"I'll be back in half an hour and I'll drop you there. You still have 2 hours. So please stay", Yugyeom insisted.

They talk about that for a while and in the end, Jungkook just gave up and agreed with Yugyeom. He was sitting in his living room and watching the movie and yet again his mind was clouded with older's thoughts. The maid was working on garden and she was the only one with him in the big house right now.

On the other hand, Taehyung called Jimin, and the moment he picked up he started ranting, "Bitch where were you? I was calling you for so long. Don't tell me, you and Yoongi Hyung were doing dirty things on lalala land..." Before Taehyung could share more of his dirty imagination with him, Jimin cut him off,

"Bitch stop imagining Hyung and me doing bang bang. I was out with Kookie. That's why I didn't pick up the call.."

"What did he said? Why was he out with you??", He cut him again.

"Aiisshhh calm your ass down and let me speak bitch. Only then I can tell you everything", Jimin huffed.

"Okay okay... Go ahead. I'm listening", Taehyung answered patiently.

Jimin sighed and then he told him about meeting Jungkook by accident and that he was out to meet Yugyeom. Taehyung felt like his heart got squeeze out but he tried so hard not to react. He shouldn't be feisty and aggressive like before. He should stay calm and collected.

"HELLLOOOOOO BITCH!! ARE YOU LISTENING TO ME??", Jimin shouted on the other side of the line.

"Huhhhh... Y-yeah I was", Taehyung murmured. "Ummm Jimin did he said anything about attending the dinner tonight?", He whispered.

Jimin could feel the emotions of his best friend and this time he answered softly as well, "Yeah he was in suit and told me that he will stay for an hour or so and then he will come directly to your house".

Taehyung nodded and a little smile creeped to his lips. He told older that he will come to him after dinner and then bid goodbyes.

Hours passed in the blink of an eye and soon Mr and Mrs Jeon came with bouquets and sweets but no trace of Jungkook. Mr Kim asked Mr Jeon and he told him that he will arrive a little late because he got stuck somewhere.

Yet again Taehyung's heart sank. Why did he get his hopes up everytime, to see them getting shattered and drowned.

*An Hour ago*

Jungkook called Yugyeom when only an hour was left. He panicked now. What if he didn't make it there on time? His father will be disappointed. He called Yugyeom and after 5 rings he received the call,

"Yugy... It's getting late. I need to leave. Let me go. I will come back later", Jungkook insisted.

Too much noise was coming from the other side and when Yugyeom speak, he couldn't hear much clearly, "What are you saying Yugy? I can't hear you. Go to some quite place", Jungkook said a little louder.

After a minute, the noises from the background fainted, "I'm really sorry Kookie to hold you for that long, I thought I would be able to finish up things here soon but I was wrong", Yugyeom said in a sad tone.

"Don't apologise Yugy. It's okay. I'm leaving now", Jungkook answered and when he tried opening the door, it was locked. He was shook and tried again and again but the door didn't opened. He called Yugyeom again but he didn't received it.

After 7th or 8th call, Yugyeom attended the call, "Hey Kookie what happened?"

"Yugy I think you locked the door. Can you please tell me where the key is? I'm getting late now"

"Oh shit.. I think the maid locked the door. She saw me going out", Yugyeom said.

"It's ok. Just tell me where the key is?", Jungkook said hurriedly.

"Actually Kookie I have the key", Yugyeom answered.

"WHHAAATT?? Oh Yugy please I'm begging you to come fast. I promised my Dad that I will be there on time. Please do something", Jungkook pleaded.

"Alright alright. Don't panic. I'll try to come as fast as I can".

He cut the call and the moment he ended the call, he got his father call, "Hello Dad".

"Where are you son? We are getting late", his father said in a serious tone.

"D-dad... You guys head first, I'll attend you there", he stuttered.

"And why is that?"

He felt a little hesitant but he informed his father with his current situation. He could feel the disappointment on his father's tone but he told him to join as soon as possible.

*Back to Present*

"I apologise on my son's behalf Kim. You know youngsters these days", Mr Jeon apologized.

"O c'mon Jeon. Don't say that. We were like that too", Mr Kim teased to lightened the atmosphere. Everybody then laughed on the table and soon they started eating their dinner.

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A/N: Hello guys how are you all? Please stay safe 🙏 and stay at home 🙏 due to lockdown, my internet is lagging a lot and my chapter got erased thrice. It's not saving chapters or even letting be publish it.

I'm sorry for updating late but I'm trying to share and my internet is not cooperating with me. Please understand if I update late because currently I can't access my PMs or notifications.

This chapter isn't proofread. I'll proofread it and edit it once my internet get stable.