The next day, Jimin went to the temporary office he had created for Jm designs. It was still going to be a while for the new building to be built. Taehyung couldn't be seen in public so he stayed at home while Jimin went to work but as soon as he entered the office space, he noticed Hoseok asleep on the long couch in front of the table.

He called his name several times but he didn't answer leaving him with no option than to tap his shoulder harshly. After a while, Hoseok roused from sleep yawning tiredly. He looked well spent, his eyes red and sunken.

Jimin stared at him for a while before he spoke.

"Hobi, are you okay? What are you doing here? Didn't you go home last night?"

Hoseok rubbed his eyes. "I did..."

He stopped, biting his lips nervously and looked away from Jimin who immediately noticed his odd behavior.

"Hobi, are you sure you're fine? You're acting really strange and besides you look terrible. Why don't you head home and rest for today?"

Hoseok shook his head. "I'm fine" he murmured.

When he stood up, Jimin could perceive the faint smell of alcohol but he didn't think too much on it. He immediately set to work bringing out a sheet of white paper and displaying it in front of Hoseok. He had a satisfied smile on his face as he stared from his friend to the spread out piece of paper.

"My final design Hobi, what do you think? Do you think it's okay for Asian fashion show?" He asked, a slight look of panic shining in his eyes.

Hobi looked impressed, his head nodding, lips parted into a warm smile.

"It's perfect Jimin. This is just... you!"

Jimin felt like tears where about to burst from his eyes as he kept staring at his piece of work which was yet to become a reality but he fore shadowed it would be a master piece.

"The show is next week. Do you think there will still be time to make the piece?" Hoseok asked looking slightly worried.

"I think so....I will send it to the design team right away"

Hoseok sighed. "That's good"

He peered closely at his friend's face and noticed something was quite different about him. He seemed happy. His usually pale face seemed really bright today. His eyes shining brightly. His cheeks rosy and pink. His fashion was on point today with black shirt, white fitted pants and leather shoes. He hadn't been concerned about his appearance lately so seeing him like this was a huge welcome.

"Um...Jimin, something happened to you?"

"What? What are you talking about?" Jimin said quickly, face reddening deeply.

Hoseok stroke his chin. "I don't know....you just look different from how sour faced you've been since Taehyung left"

He stopped smiling sweetly. "Besides, how is Taehyung? Do you still talk to him?"

Jimin opened his mouth to speak. "Well..."

But he suddenly got interrupted by the sound of a phone ringing. It was Hoseok's. He pulled his phone from his inner jacket but as soon as his eyes descended on the screen, he completely froze. His gaze darkened and sweat appeared on his fore head.

Jimin was startled by his behavior. "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing... nothing!" Hoseok said looking extremely nervously as he tried to cut off the phone but Jimin snatched it from his hands and looked into his screen. His eyes widened on seeing it was Yoongi but he didn't make anything of it. However, seeing the look of panic on Hoseok's face, Jimin started getting suspicious. The phone stopped ringing and Jimin looked at Hoseok

"What's going on? Why did you avoid Yoongi's calls?"

Hoseok's voice began to tremble vigorously. Jimin sighed deeply and held his arms to keep him steady.

"Talk to me..."

"I messed up Jimin. I did something I shouldn't have...Now, I'm sure Yoongi's mad at me. He must hate me"

Jimin rolled his eyes. "Can you just stop it? Calm down and tell me what happened"

Hoseok gathered his breath and walked over to the couch. He sat down and began to speak.

"Last night, Yoongi called me on the phone. We met at a bar. He was heartbroken because you rejected his marriage proposal"

Jimin tried to look composed as Hoseok continued talking.

"His pain was over the top this time around. There was nothing I could do to comfort him. I drank so much because I was also depressed you know...."

He sighed tiredly. "I was really tired of him calling me all the time, complaining all the time"

He rubbed the space between his eyes in agitation. "I couldn't take it anymore. I drank more than I should...I was so drunk. We where so drunk..."

He exhaled sharply. " I never wanted it to turn out the way it did. The next thing I know, I'm in his apartment.... naked"

Jimin was struck speechless.

"I swear, I don't even remember much of what happened. I fled as soon as I got the hang of myself. I couldn't go home because I was afraid he might come meet me there"

Jimin really had nothing to say. He was stuck in a really awkward position. What on earth could he possibly tell Hoseok.

"I don't know what to say"

"I'm scared and I feel like I did something horrible. Even though you both are no longer together, he's still your ex and I'm your best friend. I feel like I'm betraying you"

Jimin smiled and hugged him tightly. "It's okay Hobi...it's okay"

Hoseok finally calmed down a bit and Jimin separated from him and looked him squarely in his face.

"Are you still interested in Yoongi?"

"It doesn't matter!" Hoseok murmured lowering his eyes.

Jimin rolled his eyes. "Why doesn't it matter? You've been holding back from him because of me. I understand that but now, it's time for you to go for what you want"

Hoseok was quite taken aback "You want me to confess to him?"

Jimin nodded. Hoseok shook his head violently.

"No...I can't. He's madly in love with you. He even wanted to marry you. I'm certain he won't even give me a chance. He only sees me as a friend. Besides, after what has happened, I'm too scared to face him"

Jimin was quiet for a while causing Hoseok to grow curious.

"What is it?"

Jimin huffed before speaking. "When something happens, somehow, you're always the first person he tells before anyone else. Do you remember when he had a car accident?"

Hoseok nodded. "Yes!"

Jimin continued, a grave expression on his face. "Who told me about it? It was you. Your name was the first contact they saw on Yoongi's phone. When I came to the hospital, you where already there by his side"

"What are you saying?"

Jimin smiled. "What I'm saying is that Yoongi might not realize it yet but you have a special place in his heart. You are the only one that can heal his wounds, mend his heart and make him fall in love again. I was never the one for him so why don't you give it a shot and see what happens"

Hoseok scoffed. "I'm just going to be a rebound to him..."

"I don't think so Hoseok. I know you can do this. I just want him to be happy again. You have no idea how much I regret hurting him. I wish someone can be there for him. I can think of no one better than you to help him"

Hoseok was silent.

"Don't ignore his calls. Have courage and tell him how you truly feel"

Hoseok tightened his eyes, biting his nervous lips when his phone rang again. That phone was in Jimin's hand. He looked into the screen and smiled before thrusting it towards Hoseok.

"It's Yoongi"

Jimin mouthed words of encouragement and Hoseok finally took the phone from him and answered the call with a low voice.

"Hello Yoongi...."

"sorry for not picking up. I was busy."

"Okay...that works. I'll be there"

The call ended and silence prevailed in the room.

"What did he say?" Jimin asked.

"He wants us to meet..." Hoseok said then gulped. "To talk"

Jimin smiled without saying anything. No matter how one looked at it, it was still awkward After a while, he spoke, breaking the uncomfortable silence.

"Taehyung is back!"

"What?"

The color that had faded from Hoseok's face returned. He looked alarmed.

"Tell me you're joking"

"Nope. He's at the house right now as we speak"

Hoseok finally regained his composure frowning hard. "But that's not right. He shouldn't be here. Wasn't he at a mental hospital? He's a danger to you and Mintae"

Jimin glared at Hoseok. "I knew you would react this way that's why I didn't want to tell you at first"

He eyed the other. "You have no right to ostracize him just because he has some issues. He's fine"

Hoseok arched an eye brow "Are you sure?"

Jimin shrugged. "It's been three days since he came back. So far, he has been okay"

A flash of pity appeared in Hoseok's eyes but vanished immediately. "As long as you are happy"

"Anyway, why's he back?"

Jimin told him how it all happened and after he was done, smiling from ear to ear, Hoseok stared at him with mixed emotions. He felt happy for him and yet sad at the same time because the bitter truth was that Taehyung wasn't staying forever. He was still going to leave.

That evening, the two left work. Hoseok went to see Yoongi at a restaurant. The latter was waiting for him with an anxious face looking deathly pale and tired. As soon as he saw Hoseok, he brightened waving his hands at him. Hoseok tried to ward off the awkwardness as he sat in front of Yoongi.

"Hi..." Yoongi started nervously.

"Hi" Hoseok answered.

"Do you want to order some food?"

"I'm fine. I'm not hungry"

"It's okay..."

"No, just give me water. I'm not staying long anyway"

Yoongi looked confused. Finally, he ordered some water and beer for them. Hoseok eyed the bottle of alcohol but said nothing. For now, alcohol was his medicine.

An awkward twenty minutes passed before Yoongi cleared his throat ready to speak but Hoseok cut in.

"Before you say anything, i have to tell you something..."

Silence

"I'm not asking anything from you. I also don't want you to feel responsible for what happened yesterday. To you, it may have been a mistake but to me...."

"It was a special moment"

Yoongi blinked back at Hoseok who continued to talk. "I love you Yoongi. I have been in love with you since I met you but I couldn't tell you because of your feelings for my friend"

He sniffed. "I know how much you love Jimin and I know I don't compare to him but it was really difficult for me.... pretending that I didn't like you. Having to always mend your relationships when ever you both had a fight. Listening to you talk about him all the time. Listen to you cry over him. It was hard for me to endure all that"

"I know you like Jimin now but will it really be that bad if you give me a chance? even though it will be difficult to forget him..."

"Hoseok...I..." Yoongi looked extremely shocked. He hadn't expected this kind of outcome. He had only wanted to apologise to him for what happened last night but to suddenly get a confession from one of his closest friend who he secretly admired for his sexiness and charm was simply overwhelming.

"I never thought you had feelings for me"

"Why did you say so?"

"I feel I'm not your type."

Hoseok was flabbergasted. "Excuse me?"

"The guys you hang out with are top men in the business world models, tall handsome, chiselled guys. I never thought you had eyes for someone like me"

Hoseok scoffed in disbelief. "I've only ever had eyes for you. I never dated anyone after I met you"

Yoongi had a look of total confusion. "No way. I remember this one guy Eric. He was half American, really hot. You two where together for three months, never leaving each other's side"

Hoseok rolled his eyes. "Eric was my cousin. Didn't you know?"

Seeing the struck look on his face, Hoseok sighed. "I guess you didn't ask?"

Yoongi shook that off and continued "What about the CEO of Lemon chemicals. You two hung out for more than four months. You even had a scandal. His wife almost divorced him because of you"

"Wow, you really have a good memory" Hoseok blurted out.

"Chairman Lee wanted me to be an ambassador for Lemon. We had nothing to do with each other. It was purely business but the media twisted things to their own advantage and made things really difficult for me so I had to cut ties with Mr Lee but I never had an affair with him"

Yoongi nodded. "What about..."

"Dammit Yoongi, is this your way of turning me down? How come you know about these people?"

Yoongi just smiled "Well you're my good friend and I always thought you had high taste in men. You seemed like the type of person who was never serious about relationships"

Hoseok smirked. "Seems you have been misunderstanding me all these while Yoongi. I have always wanted a relationship but never really got interested because I only wanted to have one with you"

Silence.

"I seriously love you Yoongi. It's not a joke. I really want you to give me a chance. We can take our time. I will wait until your wounds are healed. No matter how long it takes. I will be by your side. I won't ever leave and when you're ready to have me, I'll be there"

Yoongi was surprised yet touched.

"Are you sure? It's not fair to you. What if I never get over Jimin?"

Hoseok looked conflicted but then he sighed. "It doesn't matter..."

"No it does Hoseok, you need to be with someone who will love you the way you truly deserve"

Hoseok suddenly grinned. "That works too but I can't just give up without trying. If you give me a chance and it doesn't work out then I'll really give up on you"

Yoongi smiled warmly gazing intently at him "I'll think about it" he whispered under his breath and Hoseok thought that was the sweetest thing he had ever heard.

Jimin entered the house tired to the bones. He had to stop by Taehyung's company urgently to take care of some matters before heading back home. Doo min met him and greeted him. He asked about Taehyung and Mintae. Doo min replied that  they where upstairs.  Jimin then climbed up and went to Mintae's room, he was fast asleep, looking very comfortable. He smiled to himself before leaving his room then he headed to his room which he now shared with Taehyung but upon entering, he realized just how dark everywhere was. The lights had been switched off.

His heart flew out of his chest when he heard silent sniffles coming from the side of the bed. Panicking, Jimin quickly switched on the light. With the room brightly illuminated, he saw Taehyung wrapped inside a duvet seeming like he was sniffing harshly.

"Taehyungie...Tae Tae!" His heart was beating frantically in his chest when he reached out to touch him but the duvet was suddenly pushed aside and a pair of hands grabbed Jimin and pinned him to the bed.

Jimin was shocked as he looked up at Taehyung's grinning face.

"Sucker!" He muttered.

Jimin reddened as he pushed Taehyung off sitting up on the bed and glaring at him murderously as he tried to fight back his tears.

"How dare you play such a nasty trick on me? Do you know how worried I was?" He yelled.

Taehyung's face turned to that of instant regret.

"I'm sorry....I just wanted to tease you a little"

"Don't tease me like that. I actually thought you where having a panic attack. I was scared to death." he cried silently.

"I'm sorry babe. I'm so sorry. I should have known it would hurt you. I was insensitive. Forgive me okay?" Taehyung pleaded running his hands up and down his arms.

Jimin said nothing. He was really mad. The realization that Taehyung wasn't completely fine hit him strongly. That simply meant he would be gone soon and his days would return to being dry and colorless devoid of meaning. Those dreadful and hollow days. As he thought about this, he stared  to cry.

"Jiminah, are you crying?" Taehyung whispered.

He only cried harder.

"I'm sorry... So sorry. I won't ever joke like that again"

He hugged him tightly patting his back softly but even that wasn't enough to calm him down so he kissed him and Jimin instantly quietened. Soon, the kiss grew deeper as Jimin suddenly pushed himself closer to Taehyung, silent moans escaping their lips as Taehyung wrapped his arms around his waist ensuring there was no space between them. The heaviness in the air grew stronger as they made out passionately succumbing to their inner desires that had been locked away all these while.

They finally parted for air and Taehyung gazed wondrously into the eyes of Jimin.

"I'm in love with you Jimin. I'm utterly and completely in love with you" He murmured, panting as the pressure in his lower region grew stronger.

"I feel the same way Tae" Jimin whispered in a tone full of incredible lust

It was like they needed no more confirmation and hungrily devoured each other exploring the most intimate parts of themselves. Learning to love each other in various ways. They had sex for four hours climaxing again and again till they became totally fatigued and spent. However they where satisfied and they eventually held each other through out that night listening to the rapid sounds of their heartbeats.

"I don't think i can ever love anyone the way I love you Jimin" Taehyung whispered but no response came from his lover whose head rested leisurely on his chest. He looked down and his heart quickened at the sight before him. The adorable sight of Jimin sleeping.

He didn't want this moment to end but deep down, he knew this couldn't last for long so with a sad smile, he swept away the bangs covering Jimin's face and whispered again. "Good night Jimin. Sweet dreams"

Thanks so much for reading this chapter. Lol!