"Something's bothering you."

Jimin's voice broke through Hoseok's concentration. Turning to the sound of his voice, Hoseok let his guard down for a second, enough for the simulation he was running to attack him. Luckily, Hoseok managed to duck just in time. Unluckily, he was unable to suppress the loud groan that escaped his lips at being interrupted.

"Baby."

Hoseok gritted his teeth, not looking in Jimin's direction. "Jimin, I'm training right now."

"Not anymore." With the click of a button, the simulation disappeared. The glass doors opened and a very concerned Jimin strolled in with water and towels.

Hoseok fell to his knees, his fatigue finally setting in after the simulation was turned off. He felt the cool rag on his face as Jimin gently wiped the sweat away.

"Here have some water." Jimin whispered gently. "It isn't good for you to be dehydrated."

Hoseok smiled gratefully, taking the water bottle and drank most of it in one go.

"How long have you been stuck in the simulation?" Jimin asked. Hoseok pursed his lips, not answering him."Hoseok?"

"Not long enough."

"Baby, it's almost seven at night." Jimin frowned, massaging Hoseok's shoulders. "You've been here for hours. What's wrong?"

Hoseok looked up to meet Jimin's worried eyes, his face assessing the older's. A small frown tugged at his lips. Hoseok's heart clenched at his expression. It hurt him to see Jimin taking so much care, focusing his attention solely on him when he could be doing other things.

"Don't look at me like that." Hoseok said, voice coming out strangled as if someone was choking him.

"You haven't told me how the meeting with Namjoon went," Jimin set down the towels."Is that what's bothering you?"

When Hoseok didn't respond, the worried expression disappeared from his face and was replaced with one of anger and confusion. He leaned closer, cupping Hoseok's face with his hands.

"Hoseok?" He whispered."You can tell me. I can handle it."

Hoseok bit his lip, casting his gaze downwards. "I have a date today. With Yoongi."

"What?" His lips parted in surprise. Jimin stared at Hoseok silently, his jaw clenched. "Do you have to?"

"Yes," Hoseok responded."Namjoon's orders. I'm supposed to get an alert soon. I'm sorry."

"It's not your fault," Jimin responded gently, his hands leaving Hoseok's face. He scooted closer, wrapping his arms around Hoseok and pulling the older to him. Hoseok relaxed into his embrace and returned it, his mind becoming more tranquil.

Hoseok's head automatically rested on his shoulder. Jimin ran his fingers through Hoseok's hair absentmindedly, not caring that Hoseok was drenched in sweat. Hoseok's lips slowly spread into a smile.

The room settled into a comfortable silence. It was just the two of them locked in a warm embrace, nothing to disturb them or any eyes inflicting judgement on them. It felt nice knowing that Hoseok had someone that he cherished with him.

It felt good.

"I love you," Hoseok mumbled, his voice muffled because of Jimin's shirt. Jimin smiled, before turning into a fit of giggles.

"Hobi, I already knew that," Jimin responded."And you already know my response to that."

Hoseok pulled away from Jimin's embrace, his eyebrow raising. Jimin's eyes were sparkling, the smile on his face a radiant white. Hoseok grabbed his hand, bringing it up to his lips, before kissing it.

Jimin shook his head at Hoseok, his cheeks reddening a bit from my action.

"And what response is that?"

He sighed loudly, responding in a slightly teasing tone, "One I've said many times before."

"Wrong answer."

Hoseok pulled on his arm, a little bit too hard as the force caused him to go rocking forward towards Hoseok. Nevertheless, his lips captured Jimin's and any resolve Jimin had faded away.

His lips responded to Hoseok's eagerly, clinging on to him as if his lips were craving for Hoseok. Hoseok's fingers found their way into Jimin's hair and on their own accord softly pulled at it, motioning for Jimin to come closer.

Jimin smiled at the action before pulling away. His face was flushed, radiating happiness. The sparkle in his eyes remained, although this time it was brighter if that was even possible.

How would Yoongi look if his eyes sparkled and he smiled like that?

Hoseok immediately shook those thoughts out of his mind. There was no way Hoseok could be thinking of Yoongi, especially when he had his beautiful boyfriend right now in front of him.

"I love you too," Jimin said softly, his angelic features lighting up once more."Was that the response you were looking for?"

Hoseok kissed his lips once more, a brief, quick kiss this time before saying, "That's the only response I want from you. For now."

Hoseok winked at Jimin, trailing his eyes shamelessly downward. Jimin squirmed at Hoseok's stare, his face reddening more, manners becoming flustered.

"Hoseok!" he whined, covering his face with his arms. Hoseok laughed, pressing a kiss to his forehead.

"You know I'm only teasing sweetheart."

At that moment, Hoseok's bracelet flashed a bright green, before the voice said,

Date with Min Yoongi will start in an hour. Dress casually.

Jimin froze at the statement, his face falling. A pout appeared in his lips and he wrapped his arms around Hoseok, clinging to him tightly.

"Do you really have to go?" Jimin asked. Hoseok nodded, frowning slightly.

"I already told you I do," he murmured."We have a government to overthrow remember?"

Jimin pursed his lips but nodded. "Well, have fun on the date. Yoongi is your Perfect Match after all. You two should get along just fine."

Hoseok could detect the bitterness in Jimin's voice as he said that. No doubt he was uncomfortable with the date, especially with it being the man that's supposed to be the person meant for Hoseok, his perfect match.

"Nothing is going to happen," Hoseok replied reassuringly. "You know I only have eyes for you."

But Jimin was more than enough for Hoseok.

Still, even as Hoseok assured Jimin that nothing would happen between Yoongi and him, they both knew that something was bound to happen.

Hoseok couldn't deny the fact that he found Yoongi very attractive. Despite the shy and quiet exterior he lived with, Hoseok couldn't help but feel an attraction towards him.

"Come on Jimin," Hoseok said."I have to get ready for the date."

"No," he responded, pouting harder."I want you here with me. We haven't hung out as a couple in a while now. I miss this."

"Jimin I do too," Hoseok said, gently. "Look. How about this? Once Yoongi's off to training we can go on a date. How does that sound?"

Jimin grinned."Deal."

He stood up, before offering Hoseok a hand. Hoseok took it and he was pulled up, Jimin looking at him once more.

"Let's get you ready for the date." Jimin wrinkled his nose."You need to shower."

Hoseok laughed. "Sure. Only if you join me."

Jimin raised his eyebrow, smirking. His voice lowered, "Do you want me to?"

Jimin took a step closer to Hoseok. Hoseok kept his eyes locked with Jimin's as Jimin inched closer, feeling Jimin's cool hands on his waist.

"With you? Always."

His eyes darkened with lust at Hoseok's statement. His hands squeezed Hoseok's waist tighter, tongue skimmed over his lips as if to taunt Hoseok.

"Lead the way, pretty boy."

a/n: ya'll should check out my other books too while you wait 😔✊🏻 like a blade named desire.