The two meander through the excited crowd, and Hoseok inhales deeply as soon as he's away from the heat and alcohol of the venue. He can vaguely make out people laughing in the distance and tourists walking around under the dim lighting provided by both lampposts and businesses that are still open. The energy is Mexico is very different from that of Korea, Hoseok thinks. He wonders if Yoongi would like it here. He tries to imagine Yoongi dancing to reggae and can't help the puff of laughter that escapes his lips.
"You're finally laughing again," Hansol says casually once they are a short distance away from the venue, where they can still hear the live music playing in the background.
"Hmm?" Hoseok hums through his nose in question as he glances at the other man.
"You seemed a bit nervous ever since leaving Seoul, so I was getting worried."
"Oh....really?"
"Yeah. I dunno, you seemed a bit...tense, I guess. And every time you got on a plane, you were freaking out, so I was getting worried that you might pass out during this tour."
Hoseok only laughs nervously, shoving his hands into his pockets. His fingers touch his phone, and he instinctively pulls it out to check if Yoongi has responded to his messages yet. He sulks when he sees that the officer hasn't even read them yet.
"It must be nice," Hansol begins softly, his eyes staring off into a group of guys cheering over something.
"Hmm?"
"To be in that kind of a relationship," he continues, glancing at Hoseok. "The kind you have with your boyfriend."
"Oh....It is, I guess," Hoseok answers sheepishly, struggling to not break into a goofy smile at the thought of his boyfriend. "He's such a good guy. I'm lucky to have him in my life."
"And I think he's lucky to have you."
"Pfft, please. I'm always causing trouble. It's a miracle he puts up with me," Hoseok answers, laughing at the memory of just how much shit Yoongi had to put up with until the curse was broken.
"I wouldn't say that," Hansol says softly, barely loudly enough for the other man to hear. "Anyone would be extremely lucky you have you, Jung Hoseok."
"...Thank you? I mean, that's really nice of you," Hoseok replies while scratching the back of his head with a shy smile. "Well, if you maybe lower your standards a little..." he continues with a grin, remembering how other team members had complained that Hansol only remained single by choice and that people were lining up to get a piece of the handsome man.
"Ugh. Don't listen to Soonyoung. He talks out of his ass half the time."
"You're telling me that of all the people who've shown interest, you don't like any of them?"
"People aren't lining up. I'm so single, it's not even funny," Hansol answers with a chuckle, and Hoseok finds himself reciprocating.
"What happened to...you know, that guy you were seeing?"
"We weren't exactly in a relationship. I was in love with him, but...it was one-sided. Your typical sob story, really."
"Oh...do you still love him?"
"Nah. I moved on. It took me a while, but I'm over it now. Plus, I feel like this year might bring me good news."
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on patrol | vol. ii ✓
Fanfiction‹ completed | edited › ↳ officer jeon still has his eyes on mr. adorable. officer min is a little bit in love with his neighbor. captain kim finds comfort in his new family. it's happily ever after for everyone, right? i mean, really, what can poss...