" Then who is..Hobi?"
Jimin's question hit him like a ton of bricks. His mind ceased to function and instantly squeezed the bowl in his hands, swallowing the chips that were strangely unwilling to go down his throat."Hobi? I wasn't talking to a Hobi baby. It was Mark."
" Don't baby me Min! And don't try to trick me. I'm not credulous. I know what I heard." Jimin snapped,jaw clenched and teeth clattering as he jumped up and folded his arms on his panging chest.
" You were eavesdropping on me?" Yoongi narrowed his brows, being well aware that that sort of attitude would only infuriate Jimin further.
" That's not the issue and don't try that 'aggressive' approach on me. You were chatting with him, telling him that you'll stop by to meet him tomorrow morning after you find an excuse for your stupid boyfriend. Because apparently that's how you see me!" he threw back at the man, who was glued on the couch, striving to think of an answer without revealing too much. So far nothing came to mind."Stupid! Living my fairytale on a pink cloud with golden sprinkles!
" Come on love! You're going overboard!"
Jimin blew a huff,his blood was up but had his mind set on finding the truth. A truth that his boyfriend was deliberately avoiding, causing him to assume the craziest theories." I haven't even started Min. Are you cheating on me? Do you want to break up? Because if you do, I'll help you. You won't believe how fast your ass will be kicked out!"
Yoongi closed the distance between them and tried to hold him by the shoulders but the younger jogged him, stepping back." What are you thinking? I don't wanna break up and I don't have a lover."
" Who's Hobi? Why are you lying to me? Why is he constantly calling you, even in the middle of the night? You better have a damn good explanation for it."
Yoongi felt as if he was teetering on the edge of a cliff with no chance of escaping Jimin's questions. If he revealed the truth he was jeopardizing his mission and could get into serious trouble. If he kept his mouth shut it was most likely to lose his boyfriend. And he loved Jimin more than anything else. He comforted himself by thinking that Jimin was excellent at keeping secrets and knowing the truth could prove beneficial for both of them.
It was the first time in his life he was truly in love and the thought of losing the only person who made his heart drum felt Ike had an unbearable weight on his chest.
He was in a dead end.
Every option was hazardous.
Jimin mistook his silence as a clear sign of trying to feed him more lies so pushing him aside he marched towards the door and opened it, breathing heavily and bridling his urge to cry,shout and beat the shit out of him. Not necessarily in that particular order." If you continue with the lies, we're done."
Yoongi took a breather to calm his raging heart and get rid of the fog and confusion in his head." Fine. Close the door,sit down and listen carefully."
He took a seat, tapping the empty space beside him while Jimin shut the door and placed himself on the comfy armchair opposite his boyfriend." I'm all ears."
Yoongi inhaled deeply through his nose and exhaled through his mouth, swirling the stiff muscles of his neck and swallowing whatever saliva was left in his dry throat. He had encountered hundreds – well thousands to be accurate – criminals in his life but nobody scared him more than his boyfriend.
" There are a few..minor details about me that I haven't told you. Try to keep an open mind and take it as calmly as you possibly can." He rubbed his palms on his thighs and eventually spoke." I'm an undercover agent working for Interpol and the Metropolitan police,assigned to investigate the club's illegal activities. For the last sixteen months there's been an active investigation and I've been gathering intel about the club's involvement in money laundering, drug trafficking and potential human trafficking. Hobi is my partner and my connection to the agency. So that's it.. that's what I've been hiding."
Jimin blinked several times, tossing his head to the side, raising an eyebrow then burst out laughing." Nice one! You nearly had me there!"
Yoongi remained calm,eyes clear, patiently waiting for Jimin to stop laughing." Happy to entertain you,love but I'm dead serious." His tone didn't rise, didn't flutter and that's how Jimin knew he was telling the truth.
The laughter trickled out of him and jaw dropped, eyes shifting left and right."Wait.. wait,you're not joking."
Yoongi softened his posture, stooping down and reaching out to rest his hand on the younger 's knee." I'm sorry I didn't tell you. It would be too risky not only for my mission but also for your life. But I didn't want you to think I was cheating. "
Jimin stared back at him,moving from the armchair to the couch, eyes widening and sparkling with amusement." So, I'm dating James Bond!"
Yoongi shook his head at the comparison."Well, technically Bond was a spy."
" Ethan Hunt then."
" Same category."
Jimin huffed, rolling his eyes." Jackie Chan! I'm not going lower than that!" he resolved,and got a slow smile from his boyfriend." I love Jackie!"
The man observing his enthusiasm didn't wanna spoil his mood and went along with it,not mentioning how dangerous his line of work really was, teetering between life and death, facing constant threats.He could tell how excited he was." Jackie it is then!"
Jimin threw himself in his arms, hugging and kissing him in absolute excitement, pouring all his love for the man who had stolen his heart from the first look. He was no fool though. He understood the risks of his job,the risks. It wasn't fun and games and of course he was worried about his safety but he chose to look at the bright side of things.
" That explains the way you scan a room everywhere we go. The way you can always tell if someone is lying and the way you move. The connections you have. Baby, you're so cool!"
Yoongi brushed his thumb along his hip, clearly amused." I was kind of hoping for ' Are you safe ' but I'll take that."
" I'll worry later." Instantly he narrowed his brows, chewing on his lower lip as it suddenly hit him." Fuck! I can't believe we're working at a club that's deep in shit. So many things are happening. Not to mention we're getting paid by money gained from crimes. Blood money."
"I'm not sure if all the money comes from illegal activities. Our paychecks come straight from Kim's company."
" Kim! " Jimin exclaimed in horror,his eyes popping out of his sockets." Oh shit! I completely forgot about him!Is he involved in this? He owns half the club. He's weird and bossy and oddly mysterious. If he is Yoongi we have to warn Kook. He's living with him, baby and could be in danger."
Yoongi immediately shook his head, holding onto his hand."Kim has nothing to do with it. This bloody situation has been going on for years, even before Taehyung bought the club. I've already done a background check on him and his business is legit. He's who he says he is."
Jimin calmed momentarily only to be pestered by more unanswered questions but his mind was too jumbled up to put them in order. " Did you know Minhun? He was working at the club the same time you did. You must have met him."
" In the months I'm there I haven't even heard his name mentioned by the employees. It's like he didn't exist." he stated to Jimin's disappointment.
" Did you at least find out anything from the photos of the notebook I gave you?"
" Hobi is working on it. From what we know it's a code and a hard one to crack."
" Where did he get himself into? My gut tells me he's not innocent,Yoongi."
The man squeezed his baby's hand in his palm, feeling the slight trembling." Let us not make assumptions or jump to conclusions without substantial proof. There's a possibility he accidentally discovered something,felt threatened and decided to disappear and save his life."
Jimin's glowing hazel brown eyes flickered with doubt. " You don't believe that,do you?"
Yoongi lowered his head, lifting his hand and placing a soft kiss on his knuckles." No. I'm a veteran of the improbable. But that's no reason to be irrational or discuss it with Kook."
" He'll be devastated. Somehow he had idolised Minhun. We could all see his flaws – me,the hyungs, the staff at the orphanage– except Jungkook." His heart was in his throat and head in a fog. Yoongi tightly looped around him, caressing his hair.
" We'll think about it when and if this time comes." He kissed his forehead soft and warm yet it wasn't enough to ease the younger's worries.
Jimin snuggled his face deeper in the man's crook, slowly breathing, not able to lift the weight off his chest. It was crushing him." I'm glad you told me,baby. You won't have to carry it alone anymore."
" I had you,even if you didn't know. You gave me strength and multiple headaches."
Jimin exhaled, hugging him tighter not wanting to let go." I got to warm you Min. I reserve the right to brag about my boyfriend's badass job."
A beat of warmth passed between them as Yoongi let his hand slide down his waist." Fine. Just keep it between us for now. The fewer people know,the better for everyone."
The younger sneered but didn't reach his eyes. They were dipped in concern,worry and fear."Jackie, your secret is safe with me."
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Taehyung and Jungkook didn't make it to the shops that afternoon. It was a mutual decision to stay at home,cuddle on the couch,under a fluffy blanket, watch movies on Netflix and enjoy the delicious snacks the older had prepared. Besides they were both exhausted and for Taehyung the next day would be as tiring as today.
On the other hand, Jungkook would return to work in two days and he had plenty of time to go on a shopping spree and decorate the playroom. He had already made the list in his head. Taehyung's unforeseen proposal took him by surprise.
" Pick me up at the company tomorrow and we'll go shopping at the mall."
The suggestion ramped up Jungkook's heartbeat as he slightly lifted his head,eyes fixed on the man, whose arms were hooked around his waist, munching one of the biscuits from the box on his lap. " Your company? Are you for real?Someone might see us."
The man swallowed the tasty snack and grabbed another one." What's your point? We're not provoking but we're not hiding either."
" I don't drive a car so I'll have to take my Harley."
Taehyung gulped. If there were two things he disliked was bikes and heights but knowing Jungkook's fear of closed spaces,he tried to act cool and suppress the unwanted coiling of his stomach." I hope you've got an extra helmet. Safety first."
" Have you ever ridden a bike before? Because you don't strike me as the type that has."
The older man mulled it over before replying."In my youth."
Jungkook hid a sly grin." Oh,that long ago!"
" Hey I'm offended!I'm not that old!"
" Says the guy who was born the year they invented the light bulb!"
Taehyung sneered while raising a brow, the round biscuit still in his hand." You didn't find me that old when I was fucking you! If my memory serves me correctly,you were complimenting my incredible stamina. You on the other hand, despite your youth,threw in the towel after round three."
The boy rolled his eyes,sticking out his tongue. He was in a playful mood after they had cleared the misunderstanding and had their afternoon siesta." You're still an old man!"
The biscuit was thrown in the box as Taehyung's fingers gripped on his jaw, thumb stroking the mole under his succulent lips. He liked that mole. It was inspiring and sexy." How about I fuck you again just to convince you?"
His warm breath,a mixture of chocolate and musk, made the younger shiver." My ass hurts so I'll have to politely decline your offer..old man!"
" Your loss!" He wiggled his shoulders and let go of his chin going back to eating and feeding his brat." I'll finish work around five. Meet you outside the company."
It was evident he wouldn't take no for an answer and Jungkook nodded in agreement. He laid his head on the man's chest, hearing the soothing pounding of his heart and surprisingly felt a warm sense of safety swarming his body. Sex with Taehyung was overwhelming and mind-blowing but cuddling with him was equally satisfying.
" Don't fall asleep. I'm not watching Iron Man alone."
" Then feed me and I won't." He tossed his head to his direction and opened his mouth for the man to put a biscuit in.
And that's how their night went.
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The next morning, Taehyung got ready and hurried to work and Jungkook found the opportunity to relax on the couch and make his shopping list. After having something quick to eat just to fill his stomach,he quickly wore his total black biker's clothes, grabbed his key card,went down the stairs which left him almost breathless and into the parking lot to get his baby.
The Harley glided along the road, its tyres humming against the asphalt as heavy traffic pulsed on either side. As the bright sunlight gave its place to the faded darkness,the city lights flashed off the metal frame each time it leaned. Jungkook's legs rose and fell, guiding the bike through the fast chaos of the bustling city.
For a moment, between the thrum of engines and the cooling breeze hitting his helmet Jungkook felt his pulse thundering in his temples. He parked the bike along the pavement near the company entrance in a safe distance so as not to be seen directly.
Keeping his helmet on,he got off and leaned slightly on the seat,legs stretched and hands hidden in his jacket pockets.
He waited.
Taehyung, on the other hand,just before wrapping things up,had unexpected visitors at his office. His best friends had the bright idea of stopping by to take him to lunch.No matter how hard he tried to send them away,they were pretty insistent.
He only hoped that Jungkook wasn't outside the company not because he was afraid of their teasing or he was ashamed but because they were all extremely flirtatious and it pissed him off.
Once outside the gigantic skyscraper of Kim Enterprises, his friends were chit chatting about this and that, laughing but Taehyung's head was spinning. The moment they exited the huge door,his eyes caught a glimpse of Jungkook's figure in total black biker's clothes and he internally cursed, preparing himself for disaster.
" Are we gonna take one car or drive separately?" Woo Shik asked, standing on the side of the curb, back facing the younger.
Peakboy chimed in." I'd prefer to use my car in case you morons piss me off and I need to leave."
Seojoon laughed." Same old, same old!"
Peakboy gave him a sideways glance." What does that supposed to mean?"
" It means you're too touchy." Seojoon threw back at him, hiding another set of laughter.
" Screw you,Joon!"
Hyung Sik stepped in to calm things down." Cut it out! It's late and I'm starving. Let's get a move on."
Taehyung lifted a brow and tried to sound casual." You should have given me a heads up.I've got other plans. Go without me. "
" Come on man! We haven't been together in a while. You're not gonna ditch your pals for work!" Peakboy responded,tone falling flat.
Right when Taehyung was about to answer, Seojoon spotted a tall, broad-shouldered silhouette in front of a familiar bike and although he was wearing a helmet,he recognised him immediately.
Jungkook.
" You old fox!" Seojoon bolted,a smug smile flashed on his lips." You were expecting company! That's why you tried to send us off."
The others stared in confusion,heads moving left and right to figure out what he was saying and Taehyung remained calm and composed."So what? You should have gotten the hint. Not my problem, you're all a bunch of morons. Now scoot!" He raised a brow and shot them a menacing glare but they ignored it as his attitude only made them more curious about the mysterious man a few feet away.
" Not a chance,pal!" Woo Shik drawled, winking at his friend." We ain't leaving until we're properly introduced to your boy toy."
Taehyung felt his blood boiling at the playful yet scornful comment. For his friends it was the usual teasing of Taehyung's peculiar sex life and he was enjoying it in the past but now it was different. Jungkook was different in every aspect and he wouldn't tolerate that disrespectful behaviour from anyone.
" Watch your mouth Woo Shik!" he strictly warned him, stepping in front of him and blocking his view,hands stuffed in his coat pockets." I won't say it again."
Woo Shik seemed stunned and puzzled by his unforeseen reaction. They were unaccustomed to Taehyung defending his boy toys so firmly. He was usually more open-minded and less offensive when it came to them. What was so different about that particular boy?
" Won't you introduce us to him,Tae?" Hyung Sik asked, voice dripping in sarcasm, pointing his head towards the man in black.
Taehyung cursed between gnashed teeth and stepped up in front of them,eyes went razor-thin like they were slicing through the air,brows pulling low." Don't see the point. Mind your own damn business and leave."
Hyung Sik gave him a cunning sneer and insisted." Oh come on man! Is he that ugly and you're afraid we might judge? Or tease?"
" Perhaps it's true but he's got a nice ass to balance it.That's what matters to our pal." Woo Shik gushed and got a brooding look from Taehyung accompanied by a sharp,frustrated huff.
" Oh boy..oh boy! He's gonna get his ass kicked." Seojoon murmured to himself, shaking his head,a gusty exhalation of annoyance hissed through his teeth.
Taehyung closed the gap between him and Woo Shik,his blood seething in his veins,his head drumming in irritation." Shut your fucken mouth Woo Shik. You're crossing the line and I won't take this kind of shit from you or anyone else." he piped up, forcing the other man to take a step back, raising his hands in defeat.
Taehyung understood that avoiding the inevitable wasn't an option. His friends would continue the inappropriate teasing and unjustified insults so shifting around,he signalled with his head Jungkook to approach.
Jungkook clearly saw the signal and with his heart thrumming in his chest, pranced towards Taehyung and his friends,carrying a quiet dominance that didn't need theatrics and the posture of a man who seemed overly confident.
He moved with his shoulders back, spine straight,chin lifted up,just enough to show arrogance. He suspected their opinion about him. Another one of Kim's boy toys with only a nice ass,a squeaky, feminine voice and the brains in the size of a raisin. He needed to prove them wrong.
His gates were unhurried,smooth, eyes scanning them from top to bottom just for a split second. He possessed a serene intensity in the way he moved his body like gravity was of no significance. Suddenly his eyes didn't waver. They locked on Taehyung's, unflinching and firm, warily removing his helmet and allowing the slight,cool breeze to caress his shiny hair and squeezed it in his hand.
Strands lifted softly, drifting weightless, brushing against his forehead before settling again in a slow rhythm like the breeze was breathing through it,making him look even more alluring. His expression was carved with a powerful, self-assured control,a hint of provocation,a tiny grin at the corner of his mouth, knowing the effect he carried.
The men paused. Their conversation faded, curiosity and astonishment sharpened. Long-lined, subtly virile with a wasp-lean waist encased in sleek,black leather, silver adorning both ears and mouth and a heartbreakingly gorgeous face, sculpted to ruin people.
" Fuck me! Holly Molly!" Peakboy gasped,jaw dropped.
" I'll be damned!" Woo Shik whooped,mouth hanging open.
" You gotta be kidding me!" Hyung Sik blurted without even blinking.
Only Seojoon smiled widely at Jungkook." Hi Jungkook. Now this is a pleasant surprise!"
Jungkook's smile bloomed, lighting up his entire face, bringing an effortless charm they hadn't seen before. His rosy, plump lips curved,his eyes crinkled at the corners with a sweetness that completely disarmed them. There was a glow in them, bright and warm,a boyish gleam that made him look absolutely gorgeous and undeniably adorable at the same time.
His jaw relaxed,his cute dimples peeked out, carrying something alive and sincere behind those sharp edges and quiet dominance. Beauty and innocence wrapped together with provocation.
He was radiating!
" Hello,hyung. It's been a while!" he marveled in the sweetest,most honeyed tone and bowed.
" Indeed it has." Seojoon admitted,the smile on his mouth persistent." Tae neglected to tell me you were coming. I suppose he wants you all to himself."
Colour creeped up Jungkook's cheeks, turning his skin a deep rose in an unmistakable way. His eyes dipped for a moment,lashes lowered then battered. It wasn't pretentious but genuine. They all witnessed it and left them at awe.
"Hyung! Stop teasing me." His cheeks flashed more crimson red when Taehyung confidently moved next to him, possessively wrapping his arm around his waist.
" Don't pay any attention to him. He's a git." Taehyung whispered to his ear,his warm breath bending down Jungkook's will." Since I can't avoid it,let me introduce you to my friends. You of course know Seo Joon. That's Choi Woo Shik,Park Hyung Sik and Peakboy. This is.. Jeon Jungkook."
Nothing more. Nothing less. He didn't owe them any other explanation. Not this time. Not with Jungkook.
Jungkook, all smiley, bowed to each one of them." Nice meeting you."
Woo Shik drew closer offering his hand to Jungkook who gladly accepted it." The pleasure is ours.. I can assure you, Jungkook." His voice dripped in contempt as he was unwilling to let go until Taehyung pulled his hand back,giving him a threatening glare.
" We've never heard Tae mentioning you before. I think he must have had his reasons. You don't easily share such a rare beauty. Not even with your best friends."Hyung Sik smirked, winking at the younger, checking him out from head to toe,causing Taehyung to press his arm tighter around his waist while boiling in anger.
Jungkook realised the teasing as well as the converted flirtatious tone of his voice."Taehyungie hyung doesn't talk about anything including his family or friends much. That's how he is,hyung. You should know it by now." The remark hit the bull's eye!
" Taehyungie,huh?" Peakboy sounded apparently bowled over, not only by the address but mostly by the boy's sincerity. He seemed kind, respectful but above all gorgeous.
The gang was used to dealing with Tae's boys and occasionally girls,fake, fragile figures with a pretense of vulnerability,overly feminine and brainless,giggling and flirting,ready to sell themselves to whoever offered them more.
Jungkook was exactly the opposite. He didn't resemble any of their friend's past choices. He carried a dominance and a purity that magnetized you,made you think outside the box,made you wanna dig deeper and learn more about this exquisite boy. And tease for some reason.
" Have to admit," he continued." You are a revelation. Entirely different from.."
" Peakboy cut it out!" Taehyung lashed out,voice exacting harsh and rigorous." You lack manners."
Jungkook got the hint, arching an eyebrow."Different from his previous boys? I suppose he got tired of those types of toys and decided to try something less fake and with more brains." Jungkook avered calmly,not a single trace of pique and sarcasm in his tone, putting Peakboy in his place.
Taehyung's face lit up with self-approval. "Hope you got your answer."
Peakboy lowered his head knowing he had gone too far and Jungkook would most likely have gotten the wrong impression on him but he couldn't help it. It was a habit he failed to control.
Seojoon, to calm things down, stepped up and suggested both men join them for lunch.
" Sorry but we've got shopping to do." Taehyung explained as he couldn't wait to get the hell away from them and alone with his brat. He surely had to apologise for their rude behaviour.
That's when Woo Shik blurted out the wrong thing." Taehyung is famous for his ' gifts'. Always so generous and giving to his ' friends'."
"Woo Shik enough!" Seo Joon sternly vented, grabbing a hold of his friend's hand, hoping he would keep his mouth shut for once.
Taehyung was raving mad! His eyes spit fire,the veins in his neck popped out,his jaw tightened and teeth clattered in rage. He tried to move forward but Jungkook firmly gripped his hand above Taehyung 's.
" Generous, sure but I've got enough money to spoil myself too. " Jungkook fired back, looking straight into the man's eyes without blinking."I don't need Taehyung's gifts or deep pockets for confirmation. I already have him." The moment the words slipped out of his mouth,he instantly regretted them. He thought he had said too much in his effort to show them it wasn't his money that brought them together.
Taehyung might not want the nature of their relationship to unfold. It was presumptuous of him to go that far and open his big mouth. A mouth that often got into trouble. He surely was unprepared for the man's blunt response that left him dumbfounded.
A pleased glint crossed Taehyung 's eyes. He loved Jungkook's sassy reply as much as the stunned expressions on his friend's faces."Jungkook couldn't care less about my money. He's his own man and certainly doesn't need my gifts." He squashed the boy's waist as a verification of his approval and continued."Now if you'll excuse us,we have to get going. We'll have a raincheck on that lunch."
Jungkook leaned over his ear,a smug coating his lips and lisped." Nicely said,old man!"
" Learned from the best, brat." He playfully flicked his round nose.
Jungkook bowed and said goodbye then let Taehyung lead him to his bike, dismissing the awestruck gazes from the other three men. Seojoon was simply entertained by their reactions.
As they stood at the side of the Harley, Jungkook handed Taehyung the spare helmet and helped him put it on, gently setting aside a few strands of hair on his forehead." Much better. Are you sure you're up to it,old man? Maybe you wanna follow me in your car?" He cropped up an eyebrow while putting on his helmet.
Taehyung scoffed." I got this,brat!"
The younger wiggled his shoulders,put on his silver-black helmet and got on his bike,hands on the handlebars." Hop on."
The man, although he wasn't religious,said every prayer he could remember in his head, determined not to exhibit fear in front of Jungkook or his stupid friends knowing they'd tease him every chance they got. So he hopped on, hooking both hands around the boy's waist, hoping they'd make it alive.
However,he had already ordered his driver to follow them in case they needed the car for their stuff. He had no idea what Jungkook had in mind to buy and thought it might come in handy.
The squad kept a close eye on the duo. Jungkook's attention,the warmth in his gaze,even picking up the playful remark of the ' old man' jab as well as the bright glow on Taehyung's eyes. Not a trace of rage or a slight irritation.
When Jungkook dipped down to grab the spare helmet,his perfectly shaped ass and tight thighs came to full view. Hyung Sik gulped hard,Woo Shik stared wide- eyed and Peakboy's throat clicked as he whistled.
" Look at that damn ass!" Woo Shik exclaimed,chest rising and falling.
" Fuck I could turn gay just to pound that ass." Hyung Sik called out without realising it and Peakboy's eyes refused to leave the boy's ass till he hopped on the Harley and slid away to the busy street.
" Do you think he'll lend him to us for a night?"
Seojoon,fed up with the bullshit and their crappy remarks,stood in front of them like a wall, smacking their heads one by one." Snap out of it! Fucken morons. Stupid knuckleheads.Freaking idiots!Have you completely lost your freaking mind? You're being ridiculous!"
" What? " Hyung Sik asked in irritation." Don't tell me it hasn't crossed your mind. I mean..look at him! Wow and WOW !" He whistled, huffing.
" Yeah!" Woo Shik gushed." When did you become so righteous?"
" Jungkook has nothing to do with Tae's previous boys. He's different. Haven't you noticed?"
They stared at him with an astounded expression,rooted to the curb as if he was speaking Chinese.
" Seojoon!" Peakboy started saying." What's gotten into you? Tae always had his toys and he was more than willing to pass them on to us. Ok,only the chicks but I wouldn't mind if it was a boy this time." He winked at aghast Seojoon,who couldn't believe his ears and his friend's stupidity and elbowed Woo Shik who was standing next to him.
" Hell no!" Woo Shik agreed, sneering, jolting his lower body,mimicking how he'd pound the younger.
Seo Joon wanted to break their heads. If they said that to Tae he'd cut all ties with them and who could blame him? " You still don't get it. How many times has Tae introduced us to his lovers? How often did he defend them? Never. He'd simply use them for his pleasure,mock them,blow them off,send the chicks to us and they didn't mind. For them it was another bed,another man and a few more gifts."
" Well.." Hyung Sik began to speak but was cut off.
" Didn't you see the expression on his face? His usual darkness that was no longer there when looking at Jungkook? How close and domestic they seemed? Taehyung is afraid of two things. Bikes and heights and yet he got on that Harley as if it was nothing. God! We work side by side every day and I have to tell you it's the first time in his bloody life he's actually loyal. No boy toys or brainless chicks. No fooling around." He abruptly paused, contemplating whether or not he should disclose the information he accidentally came across a few days ago.
Taehyung carefully guarded his private life,even from them in a way. He was always sharing the things he wanted and nothing more. But their disgusting behaviour compelled him to inform them about the seriousness of the situation. One wrong move,one foul comment and Taehyung might send them to bloody hell.
Seojoon strongly believed it.
" They live together. In Tae's penthouse." He nervously tapped his foot on the curb, noticing how they were knocked for a loop." I've met Jungkook before at the club. He's a bartender and a damn good one. He doesn't give a fuck about our friend's money,name and power and Tae got rejected a million times before Jungkook finally gave in. He didn't throw himself into his arms or play hard to get."
Seojoon shut his eyes, breathing slowly."Our brother is living something he has never experienced and I won't let you screw it up. So keep your freaking mouths shut and think before spouting nonsense."
For a brief moment only the clacking on the pavement and the humming of engines from the road was heard. The three men pondered on Seojoon's words and exchanged looks of remorse blended with astonishment.
" We went too far." Hyung Sik timidly admitted, taking a sharp breath that stung his lungs." Do you believe there's something serious going on between them?"
" That's for Tae to decide. I know what I see with my own eyes. But he's allowed to live it and find out."
" Seojoon, you don't think he's in love?" Peakboy murmured as if struck by lightning.
Seo Joon tossed his head to the side, feeling his temples about to burst." I don't know if he's in love or infatuated or smitten or he hasn't figured out his feelings yet but we have to give him space to discover it. All I can tell you is that I've never,ever seen him so invested in someone before. I saw him questioning himself, wondering why Jungkook detested him. Why he was rejected and I'm telling you there was pain in his eyes even though he wanted to hide it. You know how he is."
"He's right." Woo Shik confirmed, hiding his hands in his dark, blue custom made suit."We've known him for years and have witnessed his reluctance in getting emotionally involved with someone, changing lovers more than suits,mocking emotions and dismissing them without guilt.I guess this time - perhaps - he has found his match."
" That remains to be seen. I'm asking you to be cautious and polite to Jungkook. He's a good boy,not after his money. And no flirting. Taehyung seems extremely possessive when it comes to him." Seojoon authoritatively warned them but they had already figured that out.
" No need to lose sleep over it. We got your back."Hyung Sik reassured him, nodding, although he couldn't shake off the feeling of guilt for how he dealt with Jungkook and the nasty things he said afterwards." We'll help him anyway we can and promise to treat Jungkook as a little brother from now on."
" Yeah. No filthy comments and thoughts." Woo Shik gave him a thumbs up and smiled but Seojoon was still pissed from before.
" Good. Let's say I buy that. But I'm keeping an eye on you shitheads." He huffed and puffed." Off to lunch. I'm starving and you idiots have given me a headache." Seojoon started walking towards the parking lot and the rest followed him,steeped in thoughts.
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The mall felt loud and bright, bustling with soft music,neon signs and people wandering around, shopping or enjoying their coffee at the luxurious cafes. None of them was in the mood of discussing their previous encounter and Taehyung was feeling rather embarrassed by his friends' behaviour towards Jungkook.
They were walking side by side and the younger was filled with urgency and anticipation knowing exactly what he wanted. Gaming gear.
His money.
His treat.
A well spent amount he had been saving for months and it was time to enjoy it.
Taehyung kept protesting as usual but in a subtle way,so as not to make him feel uncomfortable or start a fight.
" You don't need to buy all that,do you?" he asked,eying Jungkook who was meticulously scanning the black,high-end headsets.
Jungkook lifted a brow." The only reason I let you come along was for the company. Don't bust my balls old man,huh?"
The man checked the price tag for a monitor and blew a huff." Damn that's expensive!"
" It's great value for money,old man."
" Three monitors and a chair that looks like it came out of a spaceship."
The younger flashed a smile in his own quiet, stubborn way." I wanna play in 4K."
" Mmm..what does that even mean?"
" You wouldn't understand."
" Try me. I run a multi billion dollar company. How hard can it be?"
Jungkook stopped gazing at the monitors and set his eyes on the man,a sneer coating his lips." 4k refers to a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels known as UHD. It offers sharper, more detailed and more realistic visuals compared to lower resolutions like 1080p for example."
Taehyung nodded, having absolutely no idea what he was talking about but hummed pretending otherwise." I see.."
Jungkook laughed as he tossed his head to the side." You didn't get a word I said."
The man jingled his shoulders, giving a diplomatic response." I got the general idea. It's perfect for gaming."
" Something like that,yeah."
" You've got excellent taste and obviously you know what you need but wouldn't it be better if I paid for all that? Consider it an investment from your monthly payment."
The smile on the boy's face vanished,a dark expression coming to the surface." Absolutely not. The monthly payment from our contract means nothing to me. I either pay for my stuff or I don't buy anything and that's that ." he strictly resoluted,voice determined and stern, matching his eyes.
Taehyung groaned because his logic was flawless and equally infuriating. He knew exactly what to buy and how to pay for it and didn't let anyone tell him otherwise." Fine.. I give up. What else?"
He realised that by insisting,he was taking away all of his fun of shopping and it wasn't what he wanted.
Jungkook's doe eyes scanned the area, spotting his next purchase. A brand new, mechanical keyboard,a webcam and RGB lighting strips. As soon as he gathered them,he paid with his card, feeling satisfied and arranged for the stuff to be delivered to their penthouse the next morning.
By the time they left the tech store, Jungkook's card was lighter and Taehyung's pride bruised. However,he had thought of a way to equal the money the younger had foolishly spent." Next stop." he announced firmly, tugging Jungkook's wrist, leading him straight outside a jewellery shop.
" Why are we here?" His head turned from side to side, observing the apparently expensive jewellery on display.
" Because I'm buying you something and I won't take no for an answer."
" Kind of feel like I should say no."
" You can feel it but I'm still getting you something extravagant."
The shop reeked of a heavy aroma,tickling Jungkook's nostrils,making him sneeze and was literally sparkling from the hundreds of jewellery items set on display, completely the opposite from the tech shop. The younger one felt like a fish out of water.
While browsing through countless of expensive jewellery his eyes caught a glimpse of an elegant bracelet and when the assistant brought it and left to serve another customer,Jungkook stared at the price like it was personally insulting him. So much money for such a small thing.
It was made of platinum, giving it a deep,velvet sheen,coated with a line of shiny,tiny diamonds. The clasp was hidden under a small, obsidian stone carved in oval.Subtle enough to obnoxiously sparkle and catch anyone's attention. Extravagant but perfectly matching Jungkook's personality.
" Taehyung.."
" Don't. It's Cartier."he warned him,tone gentle yet unshakable." I gave in to your request to pay for your gear. Now you'll do the same for me."
" I still think it's extravagant."
" You'll wear it." He leaned over his ear, whispering." And I'll fuck you wearing only my present."
Jungkook's breath hitched,spontaneously running his tongue over his lips and gulped hard,desire building up inside him." We're in public."
" What's your point?" the man teased,hand crawling from his waist to his right asscheek.
" I'm in tight leather in case you haven't noticed. Becoming hard would be embarrassing. It's bad enough you kept stroking my dick while riding." It was meant to sound like a serious scolding but came out the opposite.
Taehyung's lips curled into a triumphant smirk."That was where my hand was?"
Jungkook lunged on him, eyebrows flashing."As if you didn't know! Shameless pervert."
" Didn't hear you complain when I have my cock up your tight ass,boy.."
The younger's cheeks turned red as a poppy, that tightness between his legs threatening to make him look like a damn fool." Quit already. We're in public."
" Then let's find a changing room and I can make you feel so fucken good!"
Jungkook tugged his hand off his ass and tossed his eyes heavenward." If you keep this up, old man,your hand will hurt from jerking off.. alone…for weeks."
Taehyung simply winked at him and went back to browsing the jewellery armoires. They were in this warm, little moment just the two of them when the assistant returned. A stunning,young woman in her late twenties, exuding strong perfume, wearing a smile crafted to seduce.
" Have you decided on your purchase,sir?" She dragged the words, blatantly checking Taehyung from head to toe.
The man didn't spare her a single glance." We'll take this one." He pointed at the sparkling bracelet wrapped around Jungkook's wrist as she nodded, deliberately brushing her long fingers on the man's hand, resting on the glassy counter.
" You have excellent taste,sir. Not many people do." She leaned closer to him in a way no training manual has ever approved. Provocative and without a shred of decency."Your friend is lucky. So generous of you."
Taehyung brushed her off, harshly removing his hand from the counter, observing the glow on his boy's eyes, knowing he had made the right choice. It fitted perfectly!
The woman warily went around the counter, standing dangerously close to Taehyung , purposely brushing her arm on the man's and while handing him the shopping bag, containing only a square,red,velvet box and his black credit card,she slipped a card into the left pocket of his suit." That's my personal number. If you need.. anything."Her voice dipped honey and Jungkook's stomach coiled with disgust.
' You fucken cunt.' he thought as his jaw tightened and eyes spit fire at her before he could stop himself. Taehyung was too preoccupied in admiring how the bracelet looked on Jungkook's hand to notice.
" I think it was made just for you."
" Mmmm." the boy replied but the sound was sharp around the edges. He was pissed at that bloody woman flirting with his..his..well with his man. Because Tae belonged to him. And Jungkook was equally possessive of his man as Taehyung was. He wouldn't take shit from a broad looking for a rich sugar daddy. This daddy was HIS.
The older kindly thanked her, stepped out of the shop and for two seconds Jungkook pretended it didn't bother him. The look, the seductive voice that made him spill his guts out,the fucken card in his pocket but on the third, he stood still."Forgot something."he murmured under his breath.
" What?"
" Something."His hand swiftly plunged in the older's pocket, snatching the card and marched into the shop. Taehyung shrugged and smirked,not asking further, trusting him, being well aware of what his brat was gonna do.
Teach that bimbo her lesson! He wasn't oblivious to her suggestive behaviour or the audacity to give him her card. Taehyung detested that sort of hitting so he patiently waited outside a Celine store,hands crossed on his chest,brow raised.
Jungkook was a hurricane unleashed. He barged back into the shop, pushing the door open with the certainty of someone who was about to commit a petty crime with a justified reason.
The assistant lifted her head,her smile blooming then disappearing, noticing only the younger. " Back so soon..Oh it's you.."
Jungkook set the card on the counter with two fingers, slowly dragging it on the glassy surface to her direction." No."
She blinked,an awkward smile on her red, glossy lips." I'm sorry..?"
" You gave the wrong person your number."
" I meant it for.."
" I know who you meant it for." He stooped over,just slightly for her to see the menace in his eyes,voice low with a hint of threat but territorial." He's taken. By me. He's my man. Mine." he emphasized the words, cropping up his brow as her eyes widened.
He picked up the card, flicked it once,twice and let it fall neatly inside the trashbin behind the counter."Next time don't slip numbers into people's pockets while their boyfriend is two steps away." he threw at her, stepping back with a smug that was meant to be a warning."Have a nice day."
He stormed out, leaving her gasping for air,wide-eyed and fuming in rage.
Ambling towards Taehyung, trying to calm his raging heart and act normal,the man's eyes were glazed in contentment and amusement. "What did you forget?"
" Respect."
Taehyung narrowed his eyes, sneering." What does that mean,brat?"
" Nothing you need to worry about,old man." Jungkook assured him, looping his fingers into the man's pocket where the card had been." I handled it."
Taehyung's unforeseen, dangerously soft gaze burnt him to the core." You're cute when you're jealous." he lisped in a whisper,breath rustling against Jungkook's cheek.
" Don't make me laugh,old man. I ain't jealous." he grumbled,heaving a sigh of exasperation.
" You didn't have to,you know. I would have thrown it away." he whispered back, letting him understand he was fully aware of the situation."I hope you weren't too harsh on her."
" Why do you care? And why didn't you rub it on her ugly face?"
" To get your reaction. And trust me I don't give a fuck about her."
"Was it a test?" Jungkook narrowed his eyebrows.
" I merely wanted to show you how I felt when your ex called you asking for reconciliation."he straightforwardly admitted, wiggling his brows.
Jungkook huffed, twirling the bright bracelet around his wrist in a mixture of thrill and annoyance." Point taken. I'm as fucked up as you old man! I don't take shit from chicks looking for a rich sugar daddy to spoil them."
The man loomed closer, closing the slight gap between them, grazing his cheek with his two fingers." Couldn't care less about that stupid woman. My only concern is to spoil you."
The younger could barely contain his anticipation and lust, rapidly growing by the second,sensing his leather pants stretching uncontrollably as his cock had begun twitching. " Fuck this."He grabbed onto Taehyung's hand, practically dragging him towards the exit.
"What's the rush? Let's grab something to eat." he stated on purpose, pretending he couldn't see what was glowing in his eyes and twitching between his thighs. Jungkook was hard as a rock and so was he.
" I'd rather eat something else."
" What?"
" I'm taking you home. I'll eat your cock and you'll eat my ass. You promised to fuck me with only this bloody bracelet on.."
Kim Taehyung loved when his brat was taking initiatives.