CONTAINS BRIEF STRONG LANGUAGE & FLUFF
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"Hyung?"
"Well, someone sounds excited to talk to me. You miss me that much, baby boy?"
"Mhm. I really miss you, Seokjin."
"I know, baby, but I'll be home in a couple of weeks, okay?"
"I-I know. It just seems like you've been gone forever."
"I know, but think of it this way; you'll be so busy with work in a few days that these last couple of weeks will fly by. I'll be home in no time, and then, I'm all yours, Yoongi. That is if I can tear you away from Yumin."
"You remember Yumin?"
"Of course, I do, Yoongi. You talk about her every time we call. I remember when you first told me about her; you sounded so happy. I think you squealed."
"No, I didn't!"
"Oh, c'mon! Admit it, baby. You were really happy to meet her, and even happier when you started to fall for her, but you almost backed out of it completely."
"Yeah, 'cause I found no point in falling for someone in a relationship."
"Mhm, but even so, you still loved her and were there for Yumin every time she needed you. And now look where you are? You swept her off her feet and saved her, and now you're together. Yoongi, you're literally her knight in shining armor."
"More like her knight in shorts and a Fila sweatshirt."
"Whatever it was you were wearing, your cute asses got together, and now you're...how many months have you been together?"
"Five? Almost six in a few weeks."
"And, with only one major issue between you two. I think that's a healthy relationship in the works."
"I hope so, hyung, but I also have the maknae's to worry about. And, you."
"I'm fine, baby. We're fine. Once I'm home, I'm all yours again. I-If you want..."
"Of course, I do, hyung. Why wouldn't I want you back?"
"I don't know. I'm just worried that us dating again will take a toll on you. You already have Jungkook, Jimin, Tae, and Yumin to worry about. I don't want them getting...jealous or anything."
"Jin, you know them; Koo, Tae, and Jimin aren't gonna get jealous. They're probably missing you as much as I am, and want to get back together, too."
"And, Yumin?"
"We've discussed this a bit before; I really don't think she'll mind. You'll just have to compromise and give us equal amounts of attention."
"I don't think that'll be an issue. I give all my children equal amounts of love and attention."
"Yumin will definitely love you."
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"Come on, hyung. Just a little bit more."
Taehyung tugged gently on Jimin's arm, stretching out his injured shoulder so that it didn't become stiff and irritated. The blonde groaned in pain as his muscles ached, his teeth grit as his shoulder made a loud popping sound. Taehyung let go, his eyes wide as he thought that he had pushed his hyung too far, but Jimin simply sighed, rolling his neck, and lied back against his pillows.
"Fuck, this. I can't take another two weeks of this bullshit." Jimin blew irritably through his nose, ruffling up his hair and peering up at Taehyung. "Can't you just wrench it or something?"
Taehyung sighed, a tired smile playing at his lips. "It's not dislocated, Jimin. It's torn. You'll just have to wait."
Jimin groaned, tucking his uninjured arm behind his head and letting his eyes flutter closed. He just wanted things to go back to normal so that he could participate just as much as the others in their daily lives. He was tired of resting all the time and having everyone ask him if he needed help with such easy tasks. If only he hadn't gotten so distracted and carefree around his boyfriend.
Taehyung leaned forward, offering the blonde a peck on the forehead to cheer him up. He didn't like seeing his hyung so down about this, about anything, but all they could do for now was wait and hope his muscle healed correctly in the upcoming weeks. He and the others had work the next morning, but Jimin would only tag along to count his attendance. Hopefully, they wouldn't start anything too physical on their first day, allowing Jimin to join in on their activities and projects.
"Don't feel bad, Minnie," Taehyung murmured, trailing his lips down the side of his face. Jimin peered up at the younger blonde with sleepy eyes, reaching up to run his hands through his fluffy, blonde locks. He leaned down to press their lips together, savoring the way Jimin's mouth tasted as he elicited a pliant whimper from his throat. Pulling away, Taehyung mumbled, "Could I spend the night with you, hyung?"
Jimin grinned happily, feeling his heart pound in his chest as he pulled Taehyung on top of him, peppering his tanned face in butterfly kisses until they were both a blushing, giggling mess.
"You don't even have to ask, baby."
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Taehyung had gone back to his room to change into some more comfortable clothes, making his way quickly downstairs to gather some late-night snacks for his hyung. He felt unusually giddy knowing he was spending the night in Jimin's room, even though he slept right next door to the blonde on a daily basis. Deep down, he knew he was missing Jimin's old, cheerful energy, but his injury had taken the strength and the pep out of him more than he cared to admit.
Bounding off the steps, Taehyung spotted Yumin and Jungkook curled up on the couch, the brunet pressing gentle kisses along the girl's cheek and neck. Yumin leaned back against his chest, his arms fixed around her small waist with their eyes glued to the TV screen. There seemed to be some sort of comedy playing, Jungkook's doe eyes wide with delight at his bunny smile shone in the dull light. Taehyung's smiled at the pair, dodging quickly to the side to press quick kisses atop their heads before ducking into the kitchen.
"Snacks," Taehyung droned, scanning over the dark kitchen. He quickly ran through a list of snacks he remembered him and the others buying, darting about to pull them out of the cupboards until he had an armful of sweet and salty delights. He just hoped this was enough to put enough of a smile on Jimin's pretty face.
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Jungkook pulled Yumin against his chest, the sound of Taehyung stomping upstairs fading away until all he could hear was the movie playing on the TV. Yumin flipped over to cuddle against his chest, her arms wrapped around his waist, face buried away in the crook of his neck. Gently stroking her backside, he littered the side of her face in sloppy kisses as he grew more and more tired, wishing her could stay up all night and cuddle with the brunette on the couch, but he and the others had work in the morning.
"Koo, it's getting late. We should head upstairs." Yumin pressed feather-light kisses against his neck, eliciting a quiet hum from his throat as he peered down at her. Jungkook just wanted to spend endless hours curled up with the small brunette at his hip, peppering her lips with sloppy kisses until they fell asleep. The past week with her had seemed like pure bliss, but now he had to start work again, and he'd have to wait hours until he could see her pretty face again.
"Just a little longer," Jungkook mumbled, pressing his forehead against hers as his eyes fluttered closed.
Yumin simpered softly, pressing a kiss against his jaw as she settled back against his chest. "Fine, but we head upstairs at eleven."
"Deal." Jungkook chuckled at their compromise, tightening his hold around Yumin's waist as she reached for the remote, flicking to another show to pass the time. Even as she settled down, the brunet couldn't take his eyes off her, admiring every feature on her face, every curve of her body, the way she absently squeezed his waist reassuringly before letting her eyes shut. Yumin made him so much happier than Soojin did, and he was glad that he didn't chicken out of a relationship with her, even if it took some time for him to admit his feelings for her.
"I love you, Yumin," mumbled Jungkook sleepily, letting his head fall back against the arm of the couch. "A lot."
"A lot, a lot?" Yumin joked, flipping on her back to stare up at him. Jungkook chuckled, running his hand across the panes of her stomach as a smile adorned his plump lips. He couldn't ask for anything more at that moment, feeling himself grow content as sleep threatened to make him fall unconscious.
"More than anything."
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I stayed awake well after Jungkook fell asleep, watching the rise and fall of his bared chest as the moonlight drifted over his sleeping form. Nari snorted at the foot of his bed, rubbing her nose into his comforter as she riled herself with midnight energy. I scolded her quietly, not wanting her excited behavior to wake Jungkook, knowing he had to wake up early tomorrow morning before work. Carefully, I drew circles against his chest, the brunet groaning softly under his breath as shifted in his sleep. His eyes twitched about under closed lids as he dreamed, a soft moan slipping past his lips as he turned and cuddled against my side, his fingers lightly tugging at my tank top. I ran my fingers through his hair to calm him down, hoping to lull him into a peaceful sleep while I sat up thinking.
What to do tomorrow? I furrowed my brow, staring blankly at Jungkook's TV, the screen black. The moon reflected off the glass surface through the open window, providing a lick of icy white light in the otherwise pitch dark room. I could walk to the dogs, I offered to myself, thinking about walking the streets of our neighborhood after the boys left, with Nari and Yeontan padding happily at my feet. I could also spend the day focusing on myself, something I knew I hadn't done in a long time. A small smile tugged my lips up as I lay my head back against Jungkook's pillows, my eyes fluttering closed as I tried to force myself to sleep.
Jungkook's grip tightened around my waist as he pressed his face against my ribs, a sigh escaping his lips. Nari still hadn't calmed down at the end of the bed, growling and harrumphing under her breath as she twisted about the mess of sheets. I laughed as I listened to her struggle to settle down, the Shepherd coughing obnoxiously near my feet.
Everything seemed so peaceful at that moment, despite the dog's excitement disturbing the quietness of the night. Jungkook lying against my torso, my hand running through his hair, our breathing slowed as I tried to match it with his. Our heartbeats steady and rhythmic, beating together until mine finally seemed to calm enough for me to drift off to sleep, my arm tightened protectively around Jungkook's waist.
I wanted to stay like this forever.
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I'll be leaving for a three-week vacation in about 11 days, so there should only be one more update after this and then I'm taking the month off. Updates will be slow after I return due to the new school year, but I'll try to make time. <3