"Shit Jungkook. You need to stop giving my tiny heart a huge attack. Why are you sitting in the dark?"

Time was close to midnight when the blond returned home after spending the night hanging out with his boss and new found friends from VANTE. He was keying himself in and immediately left shocked to his core when he spotted a figure sitting in dark at the living room.

"Jungkook? Are you alright?" Jimin switched the lights on and approached the raven head who continued to stay in his spot.

The older of the two dropped his coats over the couch and sat beside Jungkook who was looking down at nothing in particular as his fingers fidgeted with each other.

"Hey buddy, are you alright?"

The blond was taken back. Jimin doesn't know what is wrong but he can sense that Jungkook wasn't being his usual self nor does the raven head looks like he is fine. Before the blond could say another word, Jungkook lifted his head to display his puffy eyes and red button nose to Jimin.

"Bloody hell Jungkook! Have you been crying?"

"Hyung..."

Jimin's heart sunk. Jungkook has never practised the calling of Hyung with him since the day they met. Jungkook has been too westernized for his own good although the younger's Korean heritage is instilled deep with his frequent Korean conversation and partially mixed look.

Jungkook has only referred Jimin in honorific when he is upset or troubled. Over the years, Jimin has only come across twice the incident which troubled the raven head. One was when the younger lost his grandma and the second was when he was utterly drunk where he started crying about his past.

"Kooks... it's ok. What's wrong? Do you want to talk about it?"

Jungkook shakes his head. Jimin furrowed his brows as he extended his right arm to take Jungkook by the shoulder, burying the raven head on his chest. "Alright, then make yourself comfortable coz Hyungie is here. I won't leave until you want me to."

Sometimes, all we need is a warm hug and a shoulder to lean on. No questions or answers are ever needed. Silence is the best medicine with time for someone hurting as we don't always need answers or solutions for every single thing.

"T-thanks." 

"Anytime Kook."

Hence, they stayed in that position for what seemed like an hour before Jimin caught the soft and shallow breathing from the younger. He gently lowered his head to inspect the male in his embrace when he noticed Jungkook was fast asleep with his mouth in a cute little pout.

"I don't know what's wrong Kooks, but I hope one day you can let me know and I can share your burden too." The blond pressed a soft kiss on the sleeping male's head as he gently lowered Jungkook to the couch and brought a pillow and blanket for the younger.

Jimin was quick to tuck Jungkook into a cacoon as he pressed another kiss on Jungkook's temple calling it a night. For the blond head, Jungkook is like a brother he didn't get to have. Someone who guided him in pursuing his passion. Although professionally Jimin is much junior to Jungkook, he didn't mind. The raven head has always ensured he appreciated Jimin's talents and inputs putting Jimin in the rightful limelight when it's needed.

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"Jimin. Thanks for yesterday. I know it's a little-..."

"Jungkook, I don't need an explanation buddy. I told you before that you're like a brother to me. Anytime you need anything, I'm here yea?" Jimin tiptoed in his feet to ruffle the top of Jungkook's raven hair as the younger displayed his bunny-like grin.

"Thanks." Jungkook leaned over the counter to grab the toaster as currently, both the males were in the kitchen getting some breakfast filled in before they head to Gardler HQ.

As they were munching on the simple breakfast, Jimin can't help but notice the complete turn over in Jungkook's behaviour. What seemed like an emotionally wrecked male yesterday displayed a very cheerful and bright avatar which confused Jimin beyond measures. He was dying to know what troubled the younger as he found Jungkook sitting alone in the dark crying his heart out silently.

This kid looks like he holds a lot of pain than I can ever imagine.

Jimin bites into his toast, listening to whatever plan that Jungkook was explaining enthusiastically. One thing which made Jimin so proud about Jungkook is his passion with what he does. The younger never fails to impress anyone he meets for he is very talented and has a  humble heart.

"Alright, let's go. Boss will be waiting for us." The raven head's enthusiasm brought Jimin back from his train of thoughts.

After a slow and long walk around the streets, Jungkook and Jimin finally reached Gardler's office building. With the provided employee's pass, they both scanned their entrance and took the lift to the top floor where the lift's door open to reveal a platinum word spelt out beautifully indicating the entrance to GARDLER.

"Wow, it makes me feel like a superhero stepping into his secret HQ." Jimin was standing in awe as he notices how busy and vibrant the HQ of Gardler is in NYC. Back to where they are, the office space in Sydney is rather homely and cosy, nothing like the modern and sleek look in NYC's office space.

"Now don't go around and asking me why the office in Sydney and Seoul is cosy and homely, will you? I like it that way. I wanted it to feel home and not some rich ass sleek modern space."

Jungkook said before Jimin can question him further. "Mhm, so are you saying Hoseok has a bad taste?" Jimin chuckled.

"I did not. It suits the vibe here in Manhattan, I don't think so it does for us back home."

"Still, you just dissed Hoseok's office over yours." Jimin rolled his eyes playfully.

Both of them walked in a little further to the office to find similar glass cabins arranged and built in a row with the biggest space indicating the cabin belonged to none other than Jung Hoseok, the MD of Gardler.

"Morning boys. Right on time, I see." Hoseok titled his wrist and nodded in satisfaction. "Oh, come join me and Mr Kim. He wanted to stop by and discuss somethings about the project."

Jungkook's cheerful smile dropped like a grenade. His facial expression turned down south making the raven head frown.

"Hello to you sunshine and well Jimin. Nice to be early for once." Taehyung snickered. It came out as a playful joke to Hoseok and Jimin, definitely not for a certain raven head who was pushing his tongue against his inner mouth cheeks.

Taehyung watched the displeased look on Jungkook which the raven head quickly turn to a fake smile as he greeted them back. "Hey boss, hey Mr Kim."

Earlier this morning, Jungkook woke up an hour earlier than he was supposed to as he was getting uncomfortable squeezing his giant body in a small couch. He was grateful for Jimin's blanket and pillow as it provided him with the warmth over the night.

He was quick to regret about breaking down after the dinner and getting caught by Jimin once again as Jungkook lost the track of time when he started to shed his tears like a lunatic as soon as he reaches their rented space.

Once again, he failed to keep his cool. Jungkook failed to take his stand against his own heart by being still affected by the silver head whom he vows to ignore and forget. It doesn't matter how hard Jungkook tried, the memories crawled back like a fucking snake coiling him in his trap.

"Jimin, why don't I introduce you to one of our senior architect here in Gardler? His name is Caleb and he is a very versatile and bright talent. I believe you can learn a lot from him while you're here."

Hoseok was grinning happily to introduce Jimin to Caleb, a senior in the company whom he trusts a lot. "Sure! I'd love to!" Jimin was never the one to say no to learning opportunities. As soon as he receives the offer from Hoseok, the blond was heading his way out to find the Caleb that Hoseok mentioned.

It took a second longer after both his boss and Jimin's disappearance for Jungkook to notice the same crippling sensation shooting into his body.

Crap.

Jungkook's mind cursed his existence for he finds himself in the space with the man he wanted nothing to do with.

"So? How do you plan to explain yourself after running away from me last night? Now tell me Jungkook, are you an expert in running away? It seems like you've done this before."

The raven head gulped as his eyes were ready to pop out of his eye socket. Did he just hint on me running away? Since when did he even bother?

Jungkook wasn't about to give him the satisfaction of cornering him like that. So, he replied. Sassily. "Well when the date is a boring selfish egoistic little ass, then I'd have no choice but to run away to save my life from being in a miserable companion."

The raven head turned his heels to exit the door finding no purpose to remain in the cabin with Taehyung as he wanted to ensure his sanity remains intact for the rest of the day.

"So you do agree it's a date?"

Jungkook bit on his lower lip as he was facing his back from Taehyung but he can sense the smirk and teasing tone on the silver head which Jungkook was sure accompanied by his fake chewing gum action.

Sure enough, when Jungkook turned his body back to face the raven head, he was greeted by the cocky smirk and fake chewing as Taehyung raised his brow at the younger.

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