"What are your plans after high school?"

Hoseok looked down at Jungkook, whose head was lying on his chest. He stopped playing with the younger's hair at the randomness of the question.

"I haven't really thought about it. Why?"

He felt Jungkook shrug against him.

"Just curious. Your graduation is next month."

Yes, graduation is right around the corner. Hoseok knows it's going to come fast, too. But, it'll also go by fast.

And, since graduation is close, him and Jungkook would be dating for about 6 months. Considering their 6 month anniversary is on graduation day.

Hoseok doesn't even know if Jungkook wants to celebrate 6 months. Maybe he wants to wait until their 1 year anniversary. Will they make it to a year? They've made it half a year, so Hoseok doesn't see why not.

"Yeah, it is. That also means we've been dating for 6 months..." Hoseok says carefully. He didn't want to spring it on the younger, although he's usually straight to the point with stuff.

"Oh, you're right," Jungkook sits up to sit beside him on the bed, leaning shoulder to shoulder. "Do you want to celebrate? I already planned on taking you out to dinner after the ceremony, but we could kill two birds with one stone."

Hoseok smiles, "You're taking me out?"

Jungkook rolls his eyes, "That's what you focused on? Yes, I am taking you out."

"But-"

"Ah! No 'buts'! No arguments, no nagging, or anything! I'm taking you out and I'm paying for everything. All you have to do is shut up and look pretty."

Hoseok smiles again, wider this time. Jungkook can be demanding when he wants. Hoseok finds it extremely cute, but doesn't call the younger out on it. He just lets him have his way. Sometimes Hoseok can't help but feel like he's in l-

What?

No.

No, not the "L" word.

It's too soon.

"Fine, whatever. I'll let you spoil me for a night. But, only this once."

Jungkook's eyes twinkle as he smiles softly at his boyfriend, "Works for me."

Okay, so maybe Hoseok is in love.

-

Hoseok is pushing through the crowd of freshly graduated students trying to look for his friends. He had lost Seokjin after they all threw their caps into the air, which is weird considering he was sitting right behind Hoseok.

He finally makes it to the edge of the crowd, but still doesn't see his friends and boyfriend in sight. He's about to pull his phone out from his back pocket when he suddenly feels a heavy weight thrown at him.

Hoseok is about to push the person off, until they screech and Hoseok recognizes the voice.

"WE DID IT, HOBI! WE'RE FREE FROM HELL!"

Seokjin pulls away, his cheeks red from how hard he's smiling. Hoseok couldn't help the smile growing on his face.

Seokjin was right.

Free from hell.

Hoseok still doesn't know what to do. But he pushes that thought to the back of his mind. It's a happy moment.

"Fuck yeah, we are! Where are the others, and Jungkookie?" Hoseok asks, trying to look past Seokjin.

"We're right here!" Hoseok hears Jimin yell.

The rest of the crew appear behind Seokjin. Namjoon pulls Seokjin away from him, and Hoseok belatedly realizes how hard Seokjin was hugging him.

"Why do we get called the others?" Yoongi complains. "We aren't the damn extras."

The grumpy man shoved a bouquet of flowers into Hoseok's hands.

"Thanks, hyung! Did you actually get me these or did Jimin force you?" Hoseok smirks at the elder.

"You know what? I regret coming. If I was just going to be insulted, I would've asked Jimin."

"When have I ever insulted you?!"

"Literally just 5 minutes ago."

"I did not-!"

Hoseok rolls his eyes and tunes them out. Taehyung and Namjoon say their congrats to him. Jungkook was last.

Hoseok immediately pulled the younger into his arms. Jungkook relaxes in his hold, and melts against him. Hoseok's nose is buried in his hair, breathing deeply.

"You did it." Jungkook says loud enough for him to hear over the commotion.

"Yeah, I did."

Jungkook pulls away and immediately kisses him, wrapping his arms around Hoseok's neck. The elder places his hands on Jungkook's hips, pulling him closer to deepen the kiss.

They soon hear whistling and cat calls, causing them to pull away and glare at their idiotic friends.

"You guys are annoying. Baby, are we leaving soon?"

"Yeah-"

"Leaving?! Where are y'all going?!" Taehyung shrieks.

"Out. It's also our 6 month anniversary today." Hoseok explains.

"Oh, damn. Really? That's a long time." Jimin stops his argument with his husband to look at the couple.

Hoseok snorts. "Says you. You guys have been together for like the longest. When are you guys adopting, anyway?"

Jimin perks up at that. "Oh! We were gonna invite you all to dinner tomorrow night to tell you the news, but I guess right now doesn't hurt."

Jimin grabs Yoongi's hand and smiles wide as Yoongi stares fondly at him.

"We're having kids!" They announce in unison.

Everyone shouts their congratulations and have a loud group hug.

"When is it happening?"

"Have you met them yet?"

"Did you already fill out the paperwork?"

Yoongi rolls his eyes at his friends. "Guys, shut up! We'll tell you tomorrow. This is Hobi and Seokjin's day."

"Speaking of, hyung and I have to get going." Jungkook speaks up, slightly tugging on his boyfriend's arm.

"Use protection!" Taehyung shouts as they walk away, a few strangers giving them odd looks.

Leave it up to Taehyung to embarrass them.

The two go out to an Italian restaurant, one that Jungkook's uncle conveniently owns, which means no matter how expensive their dinner is, not a dime is coming out of Jungkook's pocket.

(Jungkook had explained to his boyfriend that he's his uncle's favorite nephew because he's his only nephew.)

Their dinner went off without a hitch. They enjoyed their time together eating, and laughing until they were the only two in the restaurant.

Jungkook then took them for a walk in the park near the restaurant. They messed around on the playground and laid in the grass to look at the stars.

Hoseok had a nice time with him. He really did. It was one of the best nights he's ever had. He loved the food, the park, and he especially loved the one he did those things with.

At the end of their night, which was around 2 in the morning, Jungkook brought him back to his house to stay the night. He explained his parents weren't home, so no one would be bothering them.

Once they got into Jungkook's room, they changed into pajamas and slipped under the covers. They were both tired from tonight's events, but happy nonetheless.

They lay facing each other with Hoseok's arms wrapped around the younger. Their legs were tangled together and everything felt right in the world.

The two talked for a little bit, having a small burst of energy from moving around a bit. They also shared small kisses in between whispers. However, one particular kiss deepened before Hoseok could pull away.

Jungkook didn't let him move. He kept his boyfriend trapped by his lips, while his hands loosely gripped Hoseok's shirt.

The kiss was deep and slow. Their tongues dancing together as they met in the middle. After a few more seconds, Jungkook pulled away, both of them panting softly.

"Hyung, I'm ready."

Hoseok's eyes widened at the sudden confession.

"I — you — what? Are you sure? We can wait longer if you need. I don't mind, honestly."

Jungkook wiggles out of his grasp to straddle his thighs. His hands splayed on the elder's chest and staring down at him.

"Yes, I'm sure. I've been ready for some time now, but I didn't know when to bring it up." Jungkook admits shyly. With the help of the moonlight streaming in through the window, Hoseok was able to see the light pink on his boyfriend's round cheeks.

"Baby, I sucked your dick like two days ago. That was a good time to tell me."

"Shut up!" Jungkook lightly smacked Hoseok's chest as the elder laughed. "It's not funny! I hate when you just say stuff like that! Geez, never mind!"

Jungkook gets off of him and lies back down, facing away from his boyfriend with a frown.

Hoseok dials it back a bit, but is still smiling lovingly.

God, he's so in love.

"What did you just say?" Jungkook was quick to turn around. He looked bewildered at the elder.

Hoseok snaps out of it and shakes his head slightly. "What? I didn't say anything."

Jungkook is fully sitting up by now.

"Yes, you did. You said... you just said that you're in... love with me."

Did he say that?

Sure, he was thinking it, but he didn't actually-

Well, maybe he did?

Hoseok is screwed.

He nervously looks away and chuckles. "Uhh, even if I did say that — which I most definitely did not — I must've been thinking out loud. Sorry."

"You were thinking it? You weren't going to tell me?"

Jungkook sounds almost disappointed. If Hoseok didn't say it tonight, there would've been another chance. He's sure of it. But the fact that Jungkook wants to hear those words right away makes Hoseok feel content in some way.

"Wait, no! I was going to tell you, but not now!" Hoseok was also sitting up now, too. He looked down at his lap while scratching the back of his neck.

Jungkook grabbed his hands, making the elder look at him. Jungkook is smiling at him in the most softest of ways. It made Hoseok's stomach tie in knots. The good kind.

"Hyung, say it. I would like to hear it."

And what is Hoseok going to do? Say no?

"I love you."

Jungkook's smile gets bigger as he leans their foreheads together.

"Say it again."

"I love you."

Jungkook pulls him in for a short kiss, sealing the deal of love.

"I— I want to say it back, but—"

"Shush. No, it's okay. Take your time. I'll wait for you."

"You'll wait?"

"For an eternity, if I have to."

-

That night, Jungkook really was ready. Hoseok was careful with him, caressing him softly, and kissing him tenderly. It was the best night for the both of them, sharing something so intimate with each other. They felt closer than ever, and loved a little harder.

-

The next day, they stayed in bed most of the day until they had to go to Yoongi and Jimin's.

It was a little hard for Jungkook, as he did have a slight limp, but he managed. He refused Hoseok's offer of carrying him to the car (Jungkook's dad's car), claiming he was too heavy.

Once at the house, they were let in quickly and sat at the dining table. They were the last to arrive, considering Jungkook's state.

He tried not to look like he had a limp, in order to save his dignity from Taehyung. But, alas, his best friend notices everything.

"YOU FINALLY LOST YOUR V-CARD! CONGRATS, HOE!" Taehyung started clapping loudly as he smiled wide at his best friend. He stood from his seat to run around over to Jungkook.

He hugged him hard, swaying him from side to side and kissing his cheek.

"MY BABY IS NO LONGER A VIRGIN! WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE! WE MUST REJOICE!"

"Taehyung, shut up!! You're annoying! And, get off of me, you neanderthal!"

Taehyung immediately frowns. "I thought I told you to stop using big words on me! It's not fair!"

"Tae, let Jungkookie breathe. He lost his virginity, so what?" Jimin had finally spoke and looked at Jungkook and Hoseok, "No offense, though. Congrats, you two. Really happy. But we wanna tell you about the adoption!"

"Oh, right!" Taehyung went back to his seat and gave Jimin his full attention.

"You guys are oddly quiet." Hoseok comments, looking at Jin and Namjoon.

Seokjin shrugs with a small smile. "Just enjoying the show."

Namjoon kisses the side of his boyfriend's head.

Yoongi and Jimin go off about the adoption. They're taking in 3 siblings: an 8 year old boy, 6 year old girl, and another boy of 3 years. At first, they were really interested in the 3 year old; loving the way he toddled around the play room, and sometimes falling. He had also taken a liking to Yoongi especially. They were ready to sign the papers for him until they found out about the other two and also fell in love with them.

All in all, it was a really nice night for the 7 of them. Sharing stories and laughs and having a few drinks. Jungkook didn't drink much, so he only had a glass of wine. He liked the feeling of the warmth beneath his skin and the relaxed tension.

When the night was over, everyone said their goodbyes and left the Min residence. Jungkook had sobered up by that time, so he drove him and a very drunk Hoseok home.

Jungkook didn't see drunk Hoseok often, but each time was different. This one right now is quiet and tired. The look on Hoseok's face screams 'I'm too tired for this shit.'

This drunk Hoseok was more stable than the others, so Jungkook didn't have trouble bringing him upstairs to the younger's room.

Once in bed, the two cuddled up to each other with Jungkook's head on his boyfriend's chest. Hoseok mumbled an 'I love you' before falling into a deep sleep. The smile on Jungkook's face stayed the rest of the night.

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i'm so very sorry for rushing things but this book needs to be finished bc i have other ones i wanna get started on.

hope you understand! thank you for reading! i appreciate you! ❤️

-t.