Jaebum didn't know how long the two stayed like this, just enjoying each other's embrace but he couldn't say that he minded. Eventually he released the younger though and Youngjae looked up at him with slightly swollen and tired eyes.
"Should we go back?" Jaebum asked and Youngjae nodded in agreement. Just as Jaebum wanted to turn Youngjae grabbed the sleeve of his jacket.
"We have to get Hoseok first, he had way more to drink than me and I wouldn't forgive myself if he doesn't get to his dorm well," The younger mumbled and started to pull Jaebum inside but was too tired to actually make the older move.
"I-I'll get him. Wait here, yeah?" Jaebum offered and received a thankful smile from the other. Although he wasn't exactly too thrilled about going back to the dorms with the person that had kissed Youngjae, he figured that Hoseok was very important to him.
That's what friends are there for, he told himself.
He went inside and spotted Hoseok immediately pouting where they had left him. Jaebum approached him and coughed awkwardly to get the other's attention.
Hoseok's head snapped up and a look of disappointment washed over his face as he saw that it was JB. "I thought you were Youngjae," He mumbled and Jaebum sighed.
"He's waiting outside for you, do you want to go back with us?"
The boy contemplated for a short moment before he stood up on wobbly legs. Out of reflex Jaebum reached out to steady Hoseok and pulled the other's arm over his shoulders.
Hoseok let out a small 'weo' as Jaebum helped him walk outside. Before they could reach the door he threw a quick glance to Hakyeon and the others. He waved at them and when they caught sight of him they also grinned and waved back. Finally they stepped out and Hoseok tried to wriggle himself out of Jaebum's grip as he saw Youngjae.
"JaeJae! I'm so sorry! Please, don't be mad at me," The thought that Youngjae wouldn't talk to him again brought tears to Hoseok's eyes and Jaebum struggled to keep him upright.
Youngjae giggled slightly and pinched Hoseok's cheek. „It's alright, we'll talk tomorrow about everything"
The other seemed highly satisfied with that and let Jaebum carry him since he had troubles with walking straight.
"Thanks for doing this JB," Youngjae said as the older put a sleepy Hoseok carefully on the bed and laid a blanket over him.
"It's not a big deal," He replied and when they made sure Hoseok was asleep they went to their own room. Immediately Youngjae plopped down on his bed, not bothering to change.
JB on the other hand brushed his teeth and put on his pyjama before he climbed into his bed. He reached for his phone that he hadn't touched the whole night and smiled as he saw notifications from his friends.
Imapeach:
loser what are you up to
Imapeach:
jackson is crying again lol
wang-kong:
jinyoung is the one crying
wang-kong:
i'm the manliest man to ever man, i don't cry....
Imapeach:
good okay i'm crying
Imapeach:
but it's the first time we will be apart for what? 10 years? more?
Imapeach:
you old grandpa are probably asleep
Imapeach:
text me tomorrow, yeah?
Brownieee:
hope you loser sleep well
Dab_ulous:
nighty brooo
markiepooh:
sleep well bum
Before he could reply he heard Youngjae shift on his bed so that he was now facing Jaebum.
"Is it Jinyoung?" He asked quietly like he was on the verge of falling asleep.
"Yes, how do you know?"
Youngjae hummed softly, "You've always had that exact same smile when you were talking about him or the others"
Jaebum didn't know how to reply. The fact that Youngjae had noticed that and even remembered it made his heart flutter and clench at the same time. He couldn't explain why it meant so much to him.
"Anyways, sweet dreams," Youngjae yawned and not soon later sleep took the best of the younger.
"Sleep well," Jaebum whispered into the dark back, knowing that Youngjae wouldn't hear him anymore.
He texted his friends back, telling them that they were dorks but he loved them nonetheless. At the end he also felt how he himself got tired and decided to sleep as well.
The next morning Jaebum was again the first to wake up but instead of sleeping more he decided to get some breakfast for him and Youngjae. Quietly, as to not wake the other up, he got dressed and left the dorm.
At the supermarket he bought something that looked like it could help with the headache Youngjae would probably have. When he got all he needed he returned to their dorm to see Youngjae sitting crosslegged on the floor, rubbing his temples.
"Why are you on the floor?" He asked confused and closed the door behind him.
"Fell off the bed," Youngjae mumbled. When his eyes landed on the bag Jaebum held in his hand a large grin formed on his face.
"Is that breakfast?"
"Yes and also medicine for your headache"
"How did you know that I have a headache?"
"I didn't, I just thought since you were slightly drunk yesterday there could be the possibility that you have one and we could bring some medicine to Hoseok later"
Youngjae watched him with his mouth slightly agape. He didn't expect him to also think about Hoseok.
„It's nothing," He tried to play it off since the younger's gaze made him slightly uncomfortable.
While they were eating none of them mentioned what had happened yesterday. Both thought it wasn't the right time to have that talk and made a silent agreement to postpone it.
But the two knew they had to talk about it eventually.
„I'll bring Hoseok the medicine, is that alright?" Youngjae asked as he had finished his food. Jaebum nodded and the younger made his way to Hoseok's dorm.
Youngjae knocked on the door and his friend's roommate opened it.
„Good morning, Yoongi" Youngjae smiled brightly and Yoongi grumbled something about not getting enough sleep because of stupid people that come knocking at the morning. Youngjae didn't take it seriously as Yoongi usually was a grumpy morning person.
He heard coughing from the bathroom and got alarmed. Inside was Hoseok leaning over the toilet, vomiting. Instead of turning away in disgust Youngjae took a cloth out of the cabinet and made it wet with cold water before tapping Hoseok's forehead with it.
„I told you you shouldn't drink so much," He lectured and Hoseok gave him a weak smile.
„You know me"
Youngjae chuckled and rubbed his best friend's back till he was feeling better and had emptied his stomach.
„Youngjae we need to talk," Hoseok said seriously as he sat on the floor, watching Youngjae who sighed.
„I know"
„I'm sorry for kissing you. I know you don't feel the same way and it might take some time for me to solve out my feelings but I'll do my best"
Youngjae kept quiet. It was true, although he loved Hoseok as friend he couldn't imagine a relationship with him. Hoseok deserved someone that would make him truly happy but would also tell him when he got too hyperactive and Youngjae wasn't the right person for that.
„I would love to say that I didn't enjoy the kiss but damn, you're good"
A laugh escaped Youngjae's lips and Hoseok smiled at him.
"We're still best friends, right?"
"Of course!" Youngjae was quick to answer and the other seemed extremely relieved.
"Before I forget, Jaebum has bought you some medicine" He laid it next to Hoseok who took it, planning to take a pill as soon as he somehow reached the kitchen.
"Isn't Jaebum the guy you told me so much about?"
"I- I don't know what you're talking about," Youngjae muttered embarrassed. Although it may be true that he had ranted about JB to Hoseok from time to time.
"You two better not mess it up this time or I might have to kick both of your asses"
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A/N:
it's been four day but why does it feel like I haven't published anything in forever? Idkk
(Also please tell me if I should stop with the author notes)
Anyway! I often find amazing stories that somehow don't have the amount of reads they deserve ;-; So if you guys know an author or a book that is amazing but not recognized comment it! I'll be sure to read it and hype for the author ^•^
Also I've listened to all the songs you mentioned in chapter 21 and they are all so amazing!! Ahhh I'm in love with them~
I hope you all like the new chapter and that you're not disappointed that there won't be any drama with Hoseok (I thought there was already enough drama hehe)
Have an amazing weekend and rest well! You all deserve it
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