The lights flickered on at midnight, taking Jungkook by surprise. He blinked a couple of times so that his eyes would adjust to the brightness of the room. The voices of his hyungs intertwined together to produce a harmonious melody as they sang to him a "happy birthday."

Taehyung plopped himself on the bed beside the maknae and manhandled him into a sitting position, causing him to let out a surprised squeak. Hoseok swiped cream from the cake over his cheeks, Taehyung trapping Jungkook's arms in his strong grip. The maknae's laughter filled the room alongside their energized singing.

"Happy birthday, Kookie!" Jimin exclaimed once the birthday cake had been cut, wrapping his arms around Jungkook and giving him a warm hug, placing a soft kiss on his lips.

"Thank you, mimi," Jungkook replied, his eyes sparkling with gratitude and love. Yoongi groaned at the display of affection while Hoseok cooed, commenting something in the lines of "so cute."

The other members took their turns, showering Jungkook with well-wishes and small presents. Taehyung handed him a funny card, while Yoongi gifted him a new gaming console.

As the celebration continued, Jimin felt his nervousness grow and looked to the other members for some kind of comfort. He received an immediate response in the form of Namjoon's dimpled smile, Taehyung's boxy smirk paired with a wink to say "You've got this," Seokjin's comforting pat on the back, Hoseok's subtle nod, and Yoongi's blink of the eyes along with a soft tug at the corners of his lips to convey "it'll be fine."

Jungkook couldn't help but notice the subtle interactions but couldn't quite decipher their meaning. When the rest of the members shuffled out of the room later that night or rather early morning, allowing the two lovers to have their space, Jungkook decided to ask Jimin what was up.

"You okay?" He gently asked, concern evident in his tone.

"Of course, baby. Why wouldn't I be?"

"You seem... nervous," said Jungkook, opening his arms for Jimin to slide into them. Jimin took the invitation, embracing Jungkook and soaking up the warmth he received in return.

"Maybe a little," Jimin whispered, kissing Jungkook's neck.

"Why?" Jungkook asked, carding his fingers through Jimin's hair as he snuggled closer.

"You'll know soon enough. It's nothing to worry about, lovebug."

Jungkook's brows furrowed but he didn't question Jimin any further. Jimin pulled his shirt off and discarded it on the floor, pushing Jungkook by his chest and taking a seat over his lap.

Jungkook's eyes flew wide open as his gaze locked with Jimin's.

"My gift to you is yet to be given," the shorter whispered seductively and Jungkook's cheeks dusted a light shade of pink, "tell me, baby. Would you like me to give you your gift now?"

Jungkook's cheeks burned, and he mumbled out a "yes, please."

"So polite. My precious baby," Jimin whispered and leaned forward, pressing his lips against Jungkook's as he worked on undoing the buttons of his shirt.

"Mimi," Jungkook moaned against his lips.

"We're only getting started and you're so needy already, lovebug," Jimin teased.

Their soft pants and moans filled the room, the bedsheet a crumpled mess under the two lovers, skin against bare skin, in a passionate exchange.

1 September, 2023
To be continued . . .