Hours later, after Yoongi had dropped off Jimin at his room, the twins were sound asleep, and after much insistence on Yoongi taking yet another shower, Hoseok and Yoongi finally laid in his bed. Hoseok was resting on the crook of Yoongi's neck, peppering small kisses here and there, his arms around Yoongi. Yoongi smiled serenely, eyes staring at the twins.
"You still smell faintly of blood." Hoseok scrunched his nose lightly. Yoongi scoffed, threatening to pull away from Hoseok, a statement that only caused Hoseok to increase his hold on Yoongi."I'm only kidding. I know how hard it is to wash the scent of blood from you. Sometimes it would take about a week for the scent of blood to completely leave. That means you had fun, I presume?"
Yoongi smiled."I did have a lot of fun. That was definitely something. Well, apart from the Jimin part. Now, I wouldn't want to do that again. Falling asleep sitting down did not feel good."
"Well think of it this way," Hoseok murmured."Had you left, Jimin would have gotten captured. Not killed. Tae doesn't work that way. He'd try to find information, break Jimin while he's at it."
"Or just use a truth serum." Yoongi pointed out.
"Tae loves his drama. He wouldn't resort to that, especially not to people that are against him. That would be mercy. Taehyung doesn't do mercy."
"I wonder if something happened to him, something that traumatized him to the point where all he could do was wreak havoc."
"I doubt it. I think he just has his own issues." Hoseok said. "Something tells me though, we're going to find out sooner or later."
Hoseok focused on the sound of Yoongi's steady heart rate, the rhythmic sound lulling him into security. Things went quiet for a moment, a moment of peace between them. Just the two of them, enjoying their company, without a worry in the world.
Then Yoongi spoke once more, "Hoseok, I've been thinking. What if the situation had been reversed? What if, instead of me seeing you with Jimin, you kissing him and all that stuff, it was you seeing me doing that with him? You seeing that I had feelings for another man that wasn't you?"
"I probably wouldn't have liked that." Hoseok finally said."At all. Why? Do you have something to say in regards to Jimin?"
"You think maybe Taehuyng couldn't handle seeing Ruby with his older sister?" Yoongi said without skipping a beat."The thought has been bothering me since Ruby told Jungkook that. What if Taehyung loved Ruby and found out Ruby had no feelings for him? That she was kissing another woman. Maybe that's what caused him to snap. Maybe even after finding out she was infertile, he still wanted to try things with her. But seeing his sister with his match, maybe that threw him over the edge."
"That's actually a pretty good guess," Hoseok answered."Where do you come up with these things?"
"I thought about leaving Jimin to the wolves." Yoongi admitted."It was going to be my assurance that you wouldn't go back to him. I couldn't do it. I promised you I would try to get along with him."
"You have been." Hoseok smiled."I'm proud of you. But if you're so concerned about me leaving we could always you know."
"Admit it, Jung. You're just trying to get in my pants." Yoongi sat up, grinning at Hoseok."You have been for the past two weeks."
"And been unsuccessful." Hoseok pulled Yoongi back into his embrace."It's also felt like I haven't seen you in forever. You had been hanging out with Jimin more."
"Are you jealous?" Yoongi teased, turning to face Hoseok. Hoseok shook his head, hand going up to caress Yoongi's cheek. He smiled at Yoongi.
"Of what?" Hoseok asked back."I know you wouldn't leave me. I wouldn't necessarily be offended though if you did try having a thing with Jimin. As long as you two don't...you know."
"Your words not mine." he smiled softly, putting his arm around Hoseok. Hoseok's breath caught in his throat at Yoongi's expression. His eyes were so full of love, expression radiating warmth and adoration.
"What are you looking at?" Hoseok murmured, absentmindedly pushing Yoongi's hair to the side.
"Nothing. It's just. I realized something." Yoongi's eyes sparkled."That's all."
Hoseok raised an eyebrow."And what did you realize?"
"I am irrevocably in love with you."
Hoseok stilled, staring at Yoongi with his mouth agape. He couldn't exactly explain what he was feeling. It was too many emotions at once: relief, happiness, euphoria. It felt like all his emotions were going to spill on the floor. He almost swore he could feel tears starting to form in his eyes.
He hadn't known how powerful a simple phrase could have that strong of an effect on him.
"Finally," Hoseok whispered, closing the little distance between them.
Yoongi didn't know emotions could be felt upon physical contact. But one taste of Hoseok's lips and he knew. The amount of care, love, and passion he felt from Hoseok, made him dizzy. All of his worries faded away at that moment, overpowered by love and security Hoseok gave him. It made him focus on the now. Now and the rest of their lives. Hoseok and him.
"Hoseok, our children are literally in the room." Yoongi whispered after pulling away from him. Hoseok looked briefly at them, before turning back to him, shrugging.
"We'll be quiet." Hoseok reassured."They won't hear a thing."
Yoongi shook his head."I think I need some relaxation time." He finally stood up, taking off his shirt and tossed it to the floor. He gingerly grabbed spare clothes from the closet and walked towards the bathroom. Hoseok stared at him throughout the process in amusement. Yoongi paused, looking at Hoseok expectantly.
"Aren't you coming?"
⏳
Namjoon woke up with a start, unable to stand the agonizing pain of his mark. He bit his lip in efforts to not wake Jungkook, who was sleeping soundly next to him. Tears streamed down his face at the intensity of it. He stumbled towards the bathroom as fast as he could, eyes blurring intensely.
"Hello Namjoon."
Taehyung's voice greeted him as soon as Namjoon tapped on his bracelet. Namjoon's face quickly changed from confusion into rage.
"Taehyung." He sneered. Taehyung only laughed at his response.
"I hope you liked my gift." Taehyung hummed happily."I know I sure loved administering it."
"What the hell did you do?!" Namjoon yelled, momentarily blinded by his rage.
"It's not what I did. It's what you did to yourself." Taehyung dropped the light tone he had, trading it for a sinister one. "I always knew you were the mole. You named yourself head of a revolution that doesn't exist. Went behind my back and kept those failures alive. Now, you even took the dear old President with you?"
"He is much happier here than he ever was with you!" Namjoon snapped."In fact, he and Aaliyah are having the time of their lives."
Taehyung's expression turned angry. "You. It was you who made sure Aaliyah disappeared. Taking away my Perfect Match like that. Namjoon I'm hurt. Maybe I should do the same thing to yours."
"Don't you dare!" Namjoon seethed."Or I will kill you myself."
"N-Namjoon what's going on?"
Taehyung raised an eyebrow. "Was that the voice of our esteemed President?"
Sure enough, Jungkook slowly came in, rubbing his eyes. His hair was a bit tussled from sleep and he looked at Namjoon confused.
"Who are you calling right now?" Jungkook asked.
"Ah Jungkook. I have not seen you in ages."
Jungkook's eyes widened at the voice, terror throwing away any ounce of sleepiness he had. He stared at Taehyung before looking back at Namjoon.
"Why are you on the phone with him?" Jungkook asked worriedly, taking a step backward.
"Oh Kookie don't go! The fun is just starting." Taehyung chuckled. "How's your new home? Better than this one?"
"At least I don't live with a murderer anymore." Jungkook mustered, his voice making the statement less menacing. Taehyung's grin disappeared.
"I knew you'd found out. Namjoon told you. Send my regards to Aaliyah. Tell her she should visit me sometime. I miss her."
"No you don't! You almost killed her!"
Taehyung shrugged. "Yes I miss plotting ways to get rid of her. The old times. Well, I have business to take care of. Just know, I will find you. Just as soon as someone starts to cooperate. Until then, enjoy your suffering Namjoon!"
Namjoon immediately sunk to his knees, letting out a gut wrenching scream. His mark glowed a dark red now, causing him pain beyond measure. He could feel everything that was happening to his perfect match. Jungkook looked at him worriedly.
"Jungkook, hit me as hard as you can." Namjoon said. Jungkook's eyes widened."Do it. Until I knock out. Please."
Without a word, Jungkook readied himself, looking away as his fist flew towards Namjoon's face.
That impact was the last one Namjoon felt before he blacked out.