I wish I could have one more day to see you again. To talk to you once more, devour your gorgeous lips, feel the heat your body was emitting when it was collided with mine, intertwine our hands for one last time...

25th of December

21:25

''Jimin''.

''I am getting ready. Just give me a damn, fucking minute''.

''Dude, chill'' Taehyung spoke calmly and adjusted the collar of his tux.

''My hair is a mess. My hairs are literally everywhere. And my gel doesn't fix everything'' he complained and tried to fix his hair with his hands.

''It's not that big of a deal. You look hot regardless''.

''I am giving up on this shit! It's not like someone I like will be there anyway'' he spoke and walked out of the bathroom.

''This hurt my feelings. Thank you very much'' Taehyung whined.

''Damn Tae. You look like you came straight out of a fairytale. You look like a handsome prince''.

''Are you my princess ?''.

''I am probably the bad guy that gets killed in the end of the story'' Jimin said when he looked at himself in the mirror.

Taehyung just chuckled and went to grab the keys of the cab. His mind was playing tricks with him, though. Where did Jimin tell him, he placed the keys? 

''Hey, Jimin?''.

''Yes, hansome prince?'' the brunet spoke, clearly annoyed.

''Do you mind reminding me where did you put the keys ?''.

''First drawer, left tallboy''.

''Thank you'' Taehyung mumbled, trying to hush the thoughts in his mind. Why did you forget that Taehyung? Yesterday you forgot the shopping list on the table. You didn't remember to call your mother. He was certain that he was forgetting something else too, but he couldn't  quite put his finger on it.

''Are you ready Tae?'' Jimin asked the red-haired.

''Yeah, lets go. And by the way Jiminie...'' Taehyung began to unlock their appartment door.

''Tell me. We are late already''.

''You look beautiful''.

22:14

Taehyung's favourite season was Christmas. It wasn't the snow, the gifts, the food or the cozy atmosphere. It was the people that he was surrounded by. For Taehyung, Christmas was all about family. Every single one of his relatives was welcomed to their house. They brought their gifts and their dishes and they all gathered under the big Christmas tree. They were laughing and having fun as every single family should during the most wonderful time of the year. He was always anticipating his birthday as well. Everyone seemed to love each other in Taehyung's large sib of relatives.

Until his father passed away. His mother got sick a little while later. Taehyung had to sell their house, a place filled with memories of happiness, warmth and love. It was for his mother, he felt obliged to do something as such. Family meant everything to Taehyung. But where was his family when his mother and himself were facing financial problems? Where were his relatives when his mother had been coughing blood due to lung cancer? They were nowhere to be found. They abandoned him. He was left alone.

Taehyung's sorrowful thoughts came to a stop when Jimin parked the cab next to the pavement.

''Are you alright?'' Jimin asked, his voice barely audible due to the loud music coming from Namjoon's restaurant.

''Yes, I am fine. Lets go'' Taehyung put the brunet at ease and walked out of the vehicle.

Both of the boys observed the couples that were walking inside the restaurant holding hands or arm in arm. All of the men, dressed in their tuxedos and all the ladies wearing their beautiful dresses... They gazed at each other, unable to speak or express their feelings. 

All Jimin wanted was to hold Taehyung's hand. Yet his fear of rejection got the best of him.

All Taehyung wanted was to grab Jimin's arm and walk with him inside the concourse. Yet, his fear of judgement devoured him.

They both cracked a smile and walked inside the restaurant with their hands in their pockets and their eyes looking everywhere but each other.

22: 19

''Jimin'' a manly voice spoke from behind the duo.

''Joon'' Jimin almost yelled when he saw his friend approaching.

The brunet went for a handshake but Jimin quickly engulfed him in a hug.

Taehyung smiled. Personal space and bullshit...

''You must be too happy for seeing me'' Namjoon spoke with a smile, his dimples on display.

''Thanks for the invitation. Um....this is Taehyung, my...flatmate'' Jimin remarked and introduced the red-haired.

''I am the flatmate I guess'' Taehyung spoke peevishly and gave his hand to Namjoon.

''I have heard so much about you, I feel like I know you too well actually'' Namjoon claimed.

''Is Jimin talking about me to his friends?'' Taehyung said with an evident smirk.

''Yoongi mostly, but anyway. Excuse me but I have to greet the others. I have a table with your names on it, you can go and sit there'' Namjoon commented.

''Hey Jiminie''.

''Yeah ?''.

''That girl has been checking you out from the moment we entered the building'' Taehyung whispered to the boy's ear.

''Oh really? I mean it's not really nice spending Christmas without a lover. It's the most wonderful time of the year after all'' Jimin looked at her.

''What are you waiting for then?'' Taehyung spoke. Well, in reality, he didn't know why he said these words but somehow he thought that Jimin would be happy if he had a date for Christmas.

''You see Taehyung, I am not alone. I have someone to spend my Christmas with. And I wouldn't change him for the world'' Jimin spoke, his voice soft, melting every single piece of ice inside Taehyung.

''Now stop looking at me like I am a whole ass meal. Let's go and eat''.

23:00

''Merry Christmas, everyone'' Namjoon screamed and opened up a bottle of champagne.

The room was filled with loud clappings  and people began to kiss each other and exchange their gifts.

''I mean it's nothing too expensive because I am not that good financially either, but it's still a gift'' Jimin spoke and gave a small red box, decorated with golden ribbons to the red-haired who was looking at him with awe.

''What is this?'' Taehyung asked speechless.

''Here, it's called a gift. I mean I don't know how you call it in your household...'' Jimin started to talk in a sarcastic manner.

''I know what it is, it's just that I wan't expecting it'' he spoke.

''It's Christmas. And  it's yours. Take it'' Jimin claimed softly and placed the present in Taehyung's hands.

''Jiminie...''.

''It's okay if you hadn't bought me anything you know. I haven't had a proper Christmas gift since I was eighteen. I mean we don't celebrate Christmas with Yoongi or Namjoon since they both visit their families, so it's not like I am going to miss anything or something...'' Jimin mumbled.

''I bought you something too, Jiminie. I couldn't let you spend Christmas without a gift. I just...''.

''Broke it?'' Jimin wondered.

''I forgot to take it with me. I really bought you something. I am so sorry...'' Taehyung began to apologize for forgetting something so significant .

''Tae, relax, Tae. It's okay. We will open the gifts to our appartment , alright? You don't have to worry about it'' Jimin reassured the boy.

''I just wanted to remember this, that's all. I wanted to prove to you and dr. Kim that I am getting better. You mean so much to me Jimin, I just wanted to show you how much I appreciate the bond we have built together. But I keep on forgetting...''

To be continued...