Guys, do you want a prequel of this book? No one answered me last time.

It'll contain only V, JK and JM and revolve around them before ending with JM's accident. Would you like to read that? Yes, it'll be mature as well.

Let me know. Also, see end of the chapter notes for Scandal blurb.

Light-hearted chapter ahead.

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"Hyung..."

Jungkook slightly tapped Jimin's shoulder when they arrived at the location. Jimin had been so exhausted that when Jungkook asked where they were headed to he just opened the map and handed it to the youngest. Out of all things Jimin could have done for their date, a couple massage was the last thing Jungkook expected. So he was genuinely surprised and also appreciated the thoughtfulness of the elder.

He wanted to stay home and curl up with his hyung, but he also didn't want to ruin the surprise date Jimin had planned. So as hard it was he encouraged Jimin to dress and dragged him out of the home. Dressed in Jungkook's grey hoodie and black sweat pants, Jimin looked adorable with the permanent red tint on his cheeks since they left home. For some reason, his hyung blushed like a shy teenager, reminding Jungkook of their first time. Only their roles reversed now as he realized it was Jimin's first time.

Jimin wordlessly slipped out of the car. He slightly limped to the entrance of the spa biting his lips and avoiding his gaze. Jungkook locked his car and went to loop his hand around his hyung's waist. He wanted to say he was sorry, but that wouldn't mean a thing because sorry was the last thing Jungkook felt. If anything, he loved the way Jimin walked. He had always enjoyed seeing the after-effects of their intimacy. Jimin was the same too. Whenever he railed Jungkook, he'd walk with a teasing smile while staring at his ass for an entire day.

He pushed the door to the spa open for Jimin and entered after him. The scent of fresh lavender enveloped them as soon as they stepped inside. The posh spa in the Cheongdam district of Gangnam in Seoul had the perfect getaway atmosphere. The softly lit interior set the mood for the evening, the woodsy décor adorned with a forest of fichus plants brought an involuntary smile on his lips. The marble floors, high ceilings, and stone grotto with a waterfall made him feel like he just entered a different world.

Jungkook had hit the spa with Taehyung twice and they had forced each other to take deep tissue massage just for the fun of it. But it wasn't the same with Jimin. Tae was his best friend and a brother, but Jimin...he was the love of his life. This was a first.

Jimin murmured something to the friendly receptionist and soon a therapist, a twenty-something old male, appeared from one of the long corridors leading them to the lobby where they were given a program menu to sift through and decide on the host of treatments they wanted. They took their time to fill out the form, which had an illustration of the human body, they circled the problem areas for them to focus their massage on.

"We should opt for Swedish massage," he said as he eyed the La Vie Romantique program that offered Aroma spas, oxygen therapy, Deep tissue or Swedish massage, foot massage, and foot reflexology therapy. "Deep tissue massage is painful though it has its benefits." He leaned to the elder and added with a wink, "I think you have enough to deal with already."

"Do you wanna die?" Jimin slapped at his hand, his face growing red. "Swedish for me and Deep tissue for you." His eyes narrowed to slits that had Jungkook double up with laughter.

"Hyung..." Jungkook complained before turning to the therapist. "The first program with Swedish massage please."

The therapist bowed with a smile as he took back the filled forms. "Please wait here while I get your room ready." He left them to go inside and Jungkook turned to his hyung.

"Today was amazing, hyung," he bumped into Jimin's shoulder as he teased him. "You do realize that now I had you again, I won't be able to keep my hands to myself, right?"

"Shut up!" Jimin's face turned beet red as he moved away from Jungkook only to wince and pause when that movement cost him discomfort.

Jungkook chuckled under his breath. "I love seeing you like this."

"Shut up," Jimin hissed under his breath. "Or I'll shut you up." Jungkook's body shuddered when Jimin's eyes narrowed, with a challenge sharpening his features. He leaned closer. "When I do...you'll be the one limping for a week." He cupped Jungkook's jaw. "Don't tempt me, Jungkookie... You know I'll drag you to one of the bathrooms right now if that's what it takes."

Shit.

Jungkook's eyes darkened with desire as he stared into Jimin's eyes. Another shudder raked his body at the memory of Jimin doing exactly that to him. One thing he preferred bottoming was because how well Jimin always fucked him in the past. That and the multiple orgasms are added benefits of being a bottom. He licked his lips unconsciously imagining being at Jimin's mercy. He was leaning closer to the elder when he noticed the therapist coming back.

Jungkook suddenly pulled away, heat spread across his cheeks as Jimin smirked. Damn. What did he get himself into? He was sure Jimin was already planning at least six different ways to get to him. And the worst part was Jungkook was already hard just from anticipation.

He could only swallow when Jimin stood from the seat and walked past him with a slight sway of his hips, a teasing smile thrown over his shoulder. Jungkook slowly followed him into the couple therapy room. This evening was definitely at the top of his favorites list.

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Jimin and Jungkook were an hour late to the office on Monday. Last night, after three hours of being pampered, they had managed to make it to Jungkook's apartment with Tae's help and pass out on the bed, cuddling to each other. That was the best relaxation Jimin had in a while and he could say the same for the youngest. They slept through the alarm and the slight panic subsided when Jimin saw a text from Tae saying them to take their time because he had the schedules adjusted accordingly.

Byeol greeted them with a knowing smile when they entered the threshold of their office. Her assistant was nowhere to be seen. Jimin waved at her, pulling her into half-hug when he was closer. Jungkook walked past him into his office with a usual good morning.

"Good morning, Bee."

"Nice to you see you, Jimmy." Byeol patted his back as he released her. "Here." She pulled a small lunch bag from under her table. "Namjoon-ssi dropped this earlier."

"Namjoonie hyung?" He accepted with a frown. When did he start packing lunch bags? But Jimin kind of had an idea from whom it could be. "I'll be sure to thank him." He smiled before leaving for his office to start the day.

Once settled in his office, he pulled the phone out to check the texts he didn't open in the morning. The morning had been really hectic with both of them rushing to shower and making a quick stop at Jimin's place so he could dress for the day before heading to the office.

Portia: I'm packing lunch for you guys. One of us will drop it at the reception. Don't forget to collect it.

The message was posted in the group Katy had created after their night out at the club.

TaeTae: Ah, thanks ladies. You da best!

Katy: Any time ❤

Kookie: Thanks J

So, Jimin was the last to join the party.

Jimin: Someone wanna tell me why Jonnie hyung dropped the lunch today? 🤔

Alvie: It has nothing to do with me 😡

Portia: Liar Liar pants on fire 😂

Katy: 😏 her Joonie darling stopped by on his way to work

Jimin: Oh...on his way to work...right

Alvie: Shut up 😠

I don't know why he stopped by

TaeTae: His office is the other side of where you live 😏

FYI

Jimin: Did you have to throw Joonie hyung under the bus like that Tae?

TaeTae: Do you think she doesn't know that already?

Jimin: Good question

Katy: 😏

she knows

Portia: She stalks him on social media 🤣

Alvie: 😡😡😡

@Portia Go to Jin

@Katy Go to Hobi

Leave me alone

Katy: Go to Joonie

Portia: Go to Joonie

TaeTae: Go to Joonie

Jimin: Go to Joonie

Kookie: Go to Joonie

Alvie: Everybody hates me 😭😭😭

You don't love me anymore

I'm alone

Katy: I'm sure Joonie will say something different

Alvie: I hate you

Portia: We love you too 🤗

Alvie: Why is everyone taking the opposite side?

No one supports me

Katy: Morning break over

Get your ass to work

Alvie: Yeah bye

Portia: Bye

Jimin threw the phone on the table with a shake of his head, a permanent smile etched on his face. The day was surprisingly relaxing and last night was the best night ever. He had fallen asleep halfway into the therapy. The spa was so good that both were barely awake yet relaxed.

Jungkook had texted Taehyung to drive them to their apartment since he was in no state to drive. TaeTae being the great friend he was came immediately to pick them. Jimin vaguely remembered dragging his legs to the bed.

He pulled his iPad going through the schedule for the day. Perhaps, they could have an early lunch. He was already hungry. They had skipped dinner last night and breakfast this morning. He was sure Jungkook was hungry too. It was only ten-thirty a.m. so he was about to text Taehyung asking if he wanted to eat early when the door to his office opened.

"You're glowing," Tae commented as he entered the office with a boxy smile that lifted Jimin's spirits.

He stood from his seat to greet his friend with a hug. However, his slight grimace from the discomfort did not go unnoticed by his soulmate.

"Finally, someone got railed, huh?" Taehyung laughed aloud. "Do you know how long I have been waiting to see you like this?"

"Shut up!" Jimin hissed.

"Seriously, Minnie..." Taehyung bit his lips trying to suppress his smile. "Usually Jungkookie is the one limping all day. I rarely get to see you like this."

Jimin rolled his eyes. "Don't you dare to mention this in front of him," he warned in a playful tone. "His ego is already over the top."

Taehyung chuckled. "I'm happy for you both Minnie." He threw his hands around him, rocking them to the side.

Jimin sighed into the hug. "Do you want to eat early? I'm famished."

"I don't mind. It's been a while since I ate homemade food."

"Let's go then." Jimin grabbed the lunch bag, appreciating the thoughtfulness of his besties. Sometimes when Jimin thinks of the past, he hears Jin's voice chiding at him. "Everything happens for a reason, Jimin-ah."

Though the accident took away his memories, he was grateful for everything that followed. He wouldn't have met such amazing people if it wasn't for the hardships the accident put him through. From what he learned, it was only Jungkook and Taehyung before. Now he had Hobi hyung, his three noonas, his doctor hyung, and recently Joonie hyung.

Jungkook was responding to emails when they entered his office. He smiled at them but went right back to work.

"Are you hungry?" Taehyung asked the youngest as Jimin set the lunch bag on the table.

"Mhmm..." Jungkook hummed as his fingers typed away on the keyboard, his gaze was glued to the screen.

"Noonas send lunch," Jimin said, unpacking the boxes.

Jungkook hummed again as Taehyung grabbed a pair of chopsticks.

"Smells so good," Tae said opening one of the boxes. "They packed a lot."

Jimin chuckled. "They always do." Katy's idea for a relaxing spa was great. He could feel the effects on him already. They both had a great night's sleep and he felt extremely refreshed and relaxed. Even Jungkook appeared so relaxed, unlike his usual terse self. The youngest hadn't peeled his eyes off the computer screen so Jimin decided to feed him while he was at it.

"Jungkookie...I was talking to Hobi hyung yesterday," Taehyung started, chewing at his food. "He sent the beta version of your game to his team and they like it. We received some suggestions and bug fixes, but it's only minor."

This grabbed Jungkook's attention. He absent-mindedly opened his mouth for Jimin, chewing at the food as he looked expectantly at Taehyung.

"You can work at it tonight," Tae said. "Hobi hyung is drafting a partnership agreement as we speak. I'll run it through Namjoonie hyung's legal team once ready."

Jungkook visibly relaxed and went back to work. Jimin understood why they have to work with Namjoon this time. As much as he supported Jungkook's dream to pursue a career in the gaming industry, he also wondered if it would be that easy. Will his father ever accept? Now that he knew how big the Jeon empire was and what a controlling asshole his father was, he highly doubted it would be that easy. Jungkook was also one of the closely watched individuals. A career switch at a time like this was a huge risk. He didn't know how exactly Jungkook planned to do this.

Whatever he decided to do, he would support him with all his heart. And by extension, with his Hobi hyung involved, Jimin just knew things would work out in their favor. With a sigh, he continued to feed the youngest while enjoying the food.

Until we meet again...💜💜💜