"Ngh, yes, please. More."

Seokjin knows exactly why he is here in this position, legs up in the air while the man in between his body continuously pounding and grunting above him plastering a wicked smile in his way. This is their deal: Sex in exchange for Taehyung's participation in Seokjin's plans.

"Ah, now we're begging for more, I thought sex is just sex for you, my dearest?" Taehyung whispered and thrust deep inside Seokjin who shot his eyes open and moaned loudly. Embarrassment engulfed him and he bit his lower lip.

Taehyung kept pounding and pounding at him, going slow, and then back to his brutally fast pace that Seokjin just wanted to pull his hair out because this pleasure is so otherworldly. When was the last time he got laid properly?

Right.

The last time was over three years ago. How could he forget when a painfully cold reminder is dangling on the necklace on his neck. His heart throbbed painfully. His vision is blurring and the image of Taehyung who had his eyes closed sweat dripping from his forehead down and down to his chest. With tear-streaked eyes, Seokjin looked at him again.

But this time, the image of Taehyung is gone.

He sees Jungkook.

The Jungkook from three years ago, the one whom he loved the most.

Seokjin bit his lips as tears fall on his eyes and with a whimper he came. He should be embarrassed. He came with the thought of his ex who is now getting married in months' time.

"You came a lot, my dear," Taehyung peppered kisses all over his face as he slowly pulled out. throwing the condom to the nearest trash bin before laying next to Seokjin. "You take a rest; I will drive you home tomorrow."

Seokjin just nodded and kept his mouth shut.

How did it get like this?

A sigh left his lips.

He turned his back on Taehyung who is now sleeping soundly finger tracing the ring on his necklace.

"Keep this, as a sign of my unwavering love, Hyung. I will always, always love you. No matter what it takes. No matter how long I will wait. Your heart is the only one I want to put at the throne of my life. I love you; I love you so much."

==

Flashback a week ago.

"Hoba, I am here at your bar, and no one knows where the fuck is your ass. Are you in there? I need to give you your parcel. Why the heck are you using my address all the damn time? What the fuck is this shit? Is this a sex toy?" He murmured at his phone while talking to Hoseok – his best friend.

"And if it was? Will you stick it up to your ass?" Hoseok's voice is filled with sarcasm and Seokjin is a hundred percent sure that Hoseok is rolling his eyes at him right now. "I am not yet there, dumbass. Why would you go in here at this hour when you know very well that I arrive at 10 pm?"

Seokjin audibly huffed enough for Hoseok to hear. Seokjin kept passing by different people as he walked inside the resto-bar in hopes that Hoseok is just playing with him and he will find the man on the dance floor grooving on the beat inside his small office, but as he approaches his destination, he didn't saw the man.

"You're not really here?"

"Yes, idiot. I'm not. I just told you. You can wait for me, though. The staff knows you, so take anything you want. I'll be there at 10."

The last sentence from Hoseok managed to make him smile. Who would deny free drinks and food? He hung up the phone and looked for a spot he can pass time on. Once the waiter approached him, Seokjin ordered a light drink for him since it's still too early to party and get drunk.

His eyes roamed around the place. Who would have thought that out of all of them, the least alcoholic would own a place like this? The irony of life.

With a drink in his hand, he stood up and decided to look around the place and admire how far Hoseok already has become. He remembered how the man used up all his savings for all of these to just come true, and now here he is thriving and slowly working his way to the top.

His eyes darted to the pretty lights hanging all over the place and he kept on walking and walking aimlessly letting his feet take the lead, until ...

"Oh shit!"

Seokjin bumped into someone.

"I am sorry! Oh, silly me, I didn't look where I am going." Quickly getting a handkerchief from his pocket, Seokjin started wiping the man's clothes.

"No, no it's okay. I'm fine. I was just shocked. No need to panic. I can change clothes." The man smiled at him and that's when Seokjin took his time to look at his features.

Blond-Haired, quite shorter than Jin, fair-skinned, kind eyes, luscious lips. In short, an adorable man that you will surely trust with all your heart once you get to make eye contact with him. He's hot, Seokjin thought to himself. If he is single, Seokjin will consider flirting with him.

"But you look bomb though," Seokjin whispered which didn't go unnoticed by the man who then offered his hand.

"Jimin. My name is Jimin. You?"

Seokjin internally gushed. This is his chance to flirt!

"Kim Seokjin, but I preferred to be called Jin."

Seokjin shook their hands. Jimin's hands are so soft! It feels nice to hold him. Even though it feels illegal to let go of Jimin's hand, Seokjin did release his hold not to be labeled as a perv or a creep. He offered a sweet smile to Jimin, and he was about to open his mouth and invite Jimin for a drink when a voice called out and Seokjin almost froze into place.

"Sweetheart, Jimin what's the ma – " Jungkook stopped talking and is obviously in shock when he saw Seokjin standing in front of him. "Ehem, what's the matter?"

At that Seokjin raised his brows and it only went higher when he noticed Jungkook's hand clutching Jimin's waist and pulling him closer to his body. Seokjin sees red when Jimin kissed Jungkook's lips, but more than just their lips touching, it pissed him off when Jungkook suddenly lost all the tension his body has and relaxed on Jimin's touch once their lips met.

"Fuck," Seokjin muttered.

He saw Jungkook perked up at him and pulled away from Jimin.

Seokjin smirked.

Good. He still has that effect on Jungkook. Three years, he's got a new man now, but the way his eyes lingered on Seokjin proves that he – just like always thought – still holds the young man's heart. Seokjin eyes them and smiled sweetly.

"Nice to meet you, Kookie." Seokjin purposely used the nickname that he gave Jungkook before when they were still together. Jungkook loved it and will always blush by just mentioning it. Seokjin's heart thundered when he sees a small blush tinted Jungkook's face.

"Oh, you two know each other?" Jimin asked interrupting the moment which made Seokjin pissed. He previously liked Jimin about two minutes ago before his ex came, but now he is just pissed, bitter, and annoyed at this midget who can't keep his hands to himself entangling Jungkook's hand with his chubby and short ones.

Seokjin mentally snickered. He can see a lot of flaws in this guy.

What did Jungkook ever see in him? If Seokjin could, he would pull Jungkook away from Jimin and steal him, marry him. and fuck with Jungkook until the man will forget about his new boy toy.

But Seokjin knows better than to throw a fit. He will make sure that at the end of the day, he will mess with Jungkook's mind, and the man would realize that at the end of the day, it's still Jin and Kookie forever.

So, he spoke, "Yes, Jimin-ssi, we go from way back. We know each other too well, right Kookie?"

Jimin gasped and he looks elated.

"Really? Koo, we're lucky!" Jimin walked closer to Seokjin and caged Seokjin's hand between Jimin's. "Me and Jungkook are getting married in four months' time. We were finalizing everything, and I hope you can come. That will be the best day of our lives."

"The best day you say?" Seokjin asked in a low voice. Eyes darting from Jimin to Jungkook who just looked away and pulled Jimin away from him gently. Too gentle than what Seokjin prefers. He wished Jungkook be mad, yell at Jimin, hurt his feelings and break up right in front of him.

He wants Jungkook to realize that Jimin isn't what he needs. That all he will ever want in this life is him, Kim Seokjin.

"Yes, Seokjin-ssi," Jimin answered enthusiastically like he wasn't minding what Jungkook did. "We're really looking forward to this day and I hope you can come."

Jimin fiddled on his bag and handed Seokjin an invitation. With a gulp, Seokjin opened the envelope and read what is inside.

"I hope you can come. Right, Koo?"

Seokjin watched Jungkook turn all soft and gooey when Jimin calls his name and smiles at him. It is unacceptable for him, but it's not yet the perfect time.

Right now, all he knows is that he needs to get Jungkook back. He needs to claim what is rightfully his. So, without much thought, he blurted out, "I can make your cake. I can do it for free, consider it as my gift. How many layers do you want? I can make one as tall as Kookie here."

"So, you make cakes?"

"Well, I am. I started doing business two years ago after I saved enough from working and now I have my own shop." He proudly says. Jungkook knows about this dream of his, and a satisfied grin plastered his face when Jungkook congratulated him.

"Congratulations, Jin. I am happy for you."

"Thank you, Kookie." He replied. "So, here is my card, you can text me when you need to taste some of my creations, and we can talk about the design of your cake."

He handed Jimin his calling card.

"Thank you Seokjin-ssi." Jimin bowed like the polite man that he is before asking, "Are you with someone? Friends? Or Boyfriend perhaps?"

Seokjin is a prideful person, and he believes he is also a cunning one. He will not show them that he hasn't moved on. He will let Jungkook know that if he can go around and decide to marry someone, then Seokjin can too.

But the problem is, he doesn't have a special someone. Heck, he doesn't even hook up because he is busy moping around the fact that Jungkook left him and he is nowhere to be found, only to bump on him today and get the news that he is marrying this dumpling called Jimin.

"I have a boyfriend. He is with me." Seokjin said confidently that he is even shocked at himself that he managed to respond so convincingly.

"Oh, where? Can we meet him? We can do a double date, right Koo?"

"Yes, Mimi. We can."

Another kiss was planted on Jimin's cheeks.

How many kisses must they share in a span of five minutes?

But aside from feeling pissed. He is also nervous. Jimin just wanted to have a double date. He can say that his boyfriend already wants to go home, but his stubbornness is getting the best of him.

He looked around when both Jimin and Kook is still busy being mushy with each other and he saw a fine young man sitting alone in the corner. Seokjin cleared his throat and said, "I will just tell my partner about your proposal for a double date, and we'll see from there. Wait for me here, okay?"

"Okay, Seokjin-ssi."

Seokjin waved at them and walked towards the direction of the said man. when he is near the table, the guy lifted his head and Seokjin offered him an apologetic smile.

"Hi, I – uhm, sorry to interrupt you, but can I please ask for a little favor?"

He shamelessly said. it is a high chance that the guy will refuse but Seokjin is desperate. He needs the guy just for an hour or so and they can both be free.

"Hello, what can I do for you?"

Seokjin cleared his throat and smiled awkwardly. "You see, I met my ex today, and he said that he is getting married. I was so flustered, and my mind is a mess that I said yes when they asked me if I am with someone. I said I'm with my boyfriend and now they wanted to have a double date."

The man listened intently and shook his head as he intakes every word that Seokjin says.

"I can pay you if you like, just not over a thousand dollars, though I didn't bring a lot of cash today." At this point, Seokjin is just babbling whatever comes to mind.

"I don't need your payment." The man sighed. "Fine I am also bored and I think pretending to be the boyfriend of a hottie like you isn't that bad. Say, are you top or a bottom?"

Seokjin flushed red.

"B-bottom."

The man licked his lips and smirked. "Great."

Seokjin gasped when he realized the implication.

"I won't sleep with you as a payment!" he whispered shout.

"I didn't say you will sleep with me NOW. I am just stating what you are in bed. It will help us later." He grinned again. "What's your name, dearest."

"I'm Seokjin. Kim Seokjin, 28 years old, owner of Epiphany Treats."

"I'm Kim Taehyung. A composer. Nice meeting you, Seokjin-ssi." He winked and grabbed his drink. To Seokjin's surprise, Taehyung stood up and dragged him along. "Tell me, where is that ex-boyfriend of yours, my dearest?"

Dumbfounded Seokjin just pointed where Jungkook and Jimin currently are.

"Seokjin-ssi, is that your boyfriend?" Jimin exclaimed. "You both look so good!"

"Thank you, Jimin," Seokjin said.

Seokjin just sighed. He hopes it will go well.

He and Taehyung finally sat across Jungkook and Jimin. From where he is sitting, he can see the ring that Jimin has, and he can't help but think that it looks exactly the same as the one Jungkook gave him years ago. He smirked.

Was this guy living in replacement of me? How pathetic must he be?

After quite some time, Jungkook and Jimin kept talking about their engagement and it bores the hell out of Seokjin. He didn't agree to sit at the same table as Jimin and Jungkook just to get slapped in the face that Jungkook is now getting married. He sat here to seduce Jungkook into crawling back to him.

"I think I have seen that ring somewhere. Isn't that familiar Kookie?"

Jimin's features filed with wonder, but when he looked at his ring, it was like something clicked.

"Well, Koo had his reasons why he gave it to me." Jimin shyly said.

Well bitch I am asking Kookie not you, he thought.

"Tell him, Koo." Jimin nudged Jungkook and the latter looked at Seokjin.

He sighed before speaking, "It was a replica of the ring I gave my ex. I don't want to give this to Jimin, but he really liked the design and he said that he doesn't mind if it was a replica of my past because what matters is I am going to be married to him. I still didn't agree but we made a decision that this will be temporary and on our wedding day, I will give him the ring he deserves, a ring that is originally his."

Seokjin knows that there is a hidden message for him in that sentence and he just chose to shut up for now and wait until FINALLY, Jimin and Taehyung were not at the table with them. Jimin went to the restroom and Taehyung got them drinks.

Once Seokjin is sure that no one can interrupt them, he looked at Jungkook and said, "Long time no see, babe."

Jungkook just rolled his eyes, "Stop it Seokjin. What are you trying to do?"

It seemed like Jungkook hasn't caught on to his plan yet, so he continued bluffing and maintaining his not-so-innocent game, "I am doing nothing. I just stated the fact that it looked like the ring you desperately wanted to give me years ago. I almost felt bad for him, you know."

He is evil, he knows. But he doesn't care, right now as of the moment at least.

"You have a boyfriend now. I supposed you moved on too. Why are you acting so bitter about me getting married?"

"I have moved on. Don't be so full of yourself." Jin replied rolling his eyes taking a sip of his drink.

"Then that is good to know. I don't want Jimin to think that you are flirting with me?"

Seokjin put his drink down. "Why is he easily jealous?"

"No. But he is too trusting, and I don't want to break that."

Really huh? We'll see.

"Then good. I like that we are clear. I want to put this out here, okay Kookie. I am not after you or will ever be after you. I am sincere when I said that I will gift you that cake for your wedding. I know you wanted to keep that trust your fiancé gave to you and I respect that. All I want is to be our friend again. is that too much to ask?"

It was a beautiful speech, only if Seokjin did not sounded so sultry and inviting. He knows Jungkook will have a hard time resisting, but what surprised him is that Jungkook just nodded and smiled at him genuinely like Seokjin had not just been flirting with him.

"I would love that! I want everything to have a proper closure before my wedding and I think everything is falling into place. Thank you, Jin."

Damn it!

Seokjin was about to make another flirty remark when Jimin came back. He bit the insides of his cheeks and waited for Taehyung to come back to his seat. Once he did, Seokjin leaned close and whispered.

"I might need your company for a longer period of time. Will that be okay with you?"

"Will I be able to have a taste if I helped you?"

Husky, velvety, and deep. That's all Seokjin can register right now, aside from the fact that he smells good, and their bodies are too close for strangers. Hot breath fans on Seokjin's ears his body shook when their skin made contact. Taehyung held his thigh and rubbed his clothed flesh.

"It depends on your performance, Taehyung. I will determine if you will be receiving a reward or not." Seokjin teased back once he gathered all his senses.

He pulled away from Taehyung and smiled at the people across the table who is clueless about what they had just talked about.

"You look sweet," Jimin remarked.

"Are we?" Taehyung asked and arched his brow sexily. Seokjin bit his lip and mentally reminded himself why he is here.

"Yes, and it looks like you are sexually compatible too." Jimin giggled and laid his head on Jungkook's shoulder.

"Ah, I see. I agree with you. I also think that we are indeed sexually compatible. I can feel it in my bones."

Seokjin is not sure whether he is just imagining it or not, but it seemed that Taehyung's voice became deeper and breathier making him sound so erotic. But with Seokjin's swimming hormones, he can't also tell. He might just be imagining it.

But fuck! He needs to have a clear goal.

His goal is to get his Kookie back in three months and two weeks' time. Make him jealous, make him see that there is only one man for him and that is Jin. He will give the best care for Taehyung and surely, Jungkook will envy him because, by the looks of it, Jimin doesn't look like he is capable of making Jungkook happy and satisfied.

Right, that's it.

He will not mind this sexy beast beside him, and he will focus. His ultimate goal is Jungkook.

But I wouldn't mind getting sidetracked for a little while, right?

What is he thinking about? He will never jump and bed a stranger!

At least he hoped that he wouldn't and won't jump at the guy and fulfill his needs under any given circumstances.

Oh, wish me luck.