Protection
• a person or thing that protects someone or something.

synonyms: barrier, buffer, shield, screen, hedge, cushion, preventive, preventative, armour, safeguard; refuge, bulwark, bastion, wall

"a good education is not a protection against the hazards of life"

Taehyung

"Why are we in here, again?"

"I'm looking for kinky shit"

I follow Hoseok through the oddly large amount of isles in the sex store, traipsing along as he searches for his desired items. I don't often question his sex life, too concerned on what he may say. He's a hoe; to put it simply.

"Why don't you buy some stuff so I don't look like a total slut" he chuckles as he chucks a pair of fluffy handcuffs into the basket. I gulp and shove my hands in my pockets.

"I have no one to do that stuff with..." I make up an excuse and kick a dildo that has fallen from its shelf.

"Bullshit" Hoseok tuts, throwing one of the dildos at me and hitting my crotch.

"Ow! What the fuck?!?" I yell and throw it back it him. He just giggles and jumps out the way. I notice a couple at the end of the isle look at us strangely and roll my eyes.

"There must be someone! What about that Jung... Jungcock or whatever"

"Jungkook"

"Yeah, him. Didn't you hit it off? You could use some of this stuff on him" he wiggles his eyebrows and gestures towards the shelves with his thumb.

I bite the inside of my cheek and look the shelves up and down, eyes landing on a pot of watermelon lube. I discreetly grab hold of it and place it in the basket hanging from Hoseok's hand whilst he stares at an assortment of chokers. However, the pot falls onto its side causing a crashing noise, Hoseok spinning his head and eyes landing on the lube.

"Aha! I was right! Is that all you're gonna get?" He winks and I chuckle to myself.

"I'm pretty sure he's a virgin so I don't wanna do anything too extreme" I explain and watch as realisation sinks in on my friend's face.

"Ahhh I see. Come back here some other time with me and we can get some other stuff when he's more... experienced" Hoseok squeals with joy at the idea and prances down the isle towards the cashier. Begrudgingly, I run after him and join the excited male as he pays for the stuff.

After being handed the bag, we both exit the shop and face the cold wind. It's a busy afternoon with groups of friends, families and couples strolling down the street occupied with rows of shops. Every now and again, people stop to peer inside windows decorated with clothes and jewellery. A tight hold grasps onto my arm and I turn to see Hoseok grinning, pulling me towards the square. We perch on a stone bench that faces a tall monument of an old conqueror, sword in hand and determination moulded into his withered marble face.

"So, tell me more about this Jungcock guy" Hoseok perks up and fishes out two bentos filled with sushi that we bought earlier. He hands me one and I place it on my lap, opening it up and detaching the chopsticks from one another.

"Well Jungkook is really cute with the most beautiful eyes that could hold the galaxy. Every time he looks at me my heart flutters and he's constantly making me smile. Plus I just wanna pinch his cheeks 24/7..."

"Which cheeks?"

"Both"

We both laugh and tuck into our sushi, fishing the pieces into our mouths. I groan with joy as the flavours explode in my mouth in a frenzy of sensations that take over my tastebuds. I sound like Jin.

"Well, sounds like you're in love boi"

"Did you just call me boi?" I raise an eyebrow and he waves his hand dismissively, mouth filled to the brim with rice.

"Anyways, I'm not in love... he's my stepbrother!" I exclaim with a hidden doubt. The truth is, I'm not entirely convinced on what is spouting out of my mouth.

"That doesn't have to stop you. Your dad could break up with Soojin and vice versa" Hoseok says in between mouthfuls. He looks at me with hope in his eyes, lifting my spirits.

"I guess. I just want to gain his trust and be there for him like a brother but... my feelings get the better of me and I just want to kiss him, y'know?"

A long pause accompanies us, the only sound coming from the surroundings. Families with small children run around laughing and playing whilst others gossip or tell jokes, resulting in gasps and laughter to escape their mouths and enter my wall of sound. Birds chirp and flap their wings as they sour from rooftop to rooftop and some roam the streets in search for leftover crumbs left by careless beings. One approaches me, tilting its head to the side and staring with beady eyes like two black abysses. I drop it a few rice grains and it attacks it like prey. Hoseok breaks the silence as the bird squabbles and flies away.

"Why not be both..."

"What do you mean?" I frown and finish my last piece of sushi, dropping the empty bento box on the floor to dispose of later. He smirks and offers a sly expression.

"Be a stepbrother with benefits"

-x-

"Try that one on"

"No I don't like it"

"Then wear the one you're wearing"

"I'm not sure though..."

"Then why am I here?"

I chuckle as Jungkook stares at himself in the mirror, trying to figure out an outfit for a party he's going to tonight. I'm sitting on his bed, kicking my legs back and forth as they hang off the edge. The idea of him being surrounded by so many people makes me anxious but I hide my dismay with a smile that he returns.

"Are you sure it looks okay?" He asks and gestures to his outfit; it consists of tight black skinny jeans with rips exposing his knees, a white stussy t-shirt, leather jacket and doc marten boots. He spins around in front of me to showcase the clothing, grinning.

"Depends what you're going for. If you want to look hot, sexy and damn right fuckable then it's perfect" I shoot a wink and he blushes, hitting my arm playfully.

I chuckle and hold my arms out, wiggling my fingers. He smiles and grabs hold of my hands with his own so we are connected. I pull on his hands so that he falls forward and lands in my lap, fingers separating as he wraps his arms around my neck. Cheekily, I grab hold of his ass and he tuts.

"Horny bastard" Jungkook giggles before leaning forward and connecting our lips. We both smile into the kiss and tighten our holds, lips moving against each other at a slow and gentle pace. His lips feel soft and full against mine as Jungkook presses his body on my own so there is no space between us. His warmth radiates onto me like the sun, making me feel content and at peace. However, the movement between our lips becomes one-sided, his mouth frozen. Jungkook pulls away and I look up to see him staring behind my shoulder. I frown and move my hands to stroke his back.

"Is something wrong?"

"What's that?" He asks in a confused tone. I follow his gaze that is situated on my bag in the corner of the room, leather satchel tipped on its side to reveal a few items inside. He climbs off of my lap and walks over to the bag, leaning down and fishing out a plastic pot.

The lube.

"Why do you have this?" He tilts his head and stares at me with wide eyes; with the look of betrayal.

"It's not for anyone else. Just for if I ever needed it with you..." I try to put it in a reasonable way and he only raises an eyebrow, throwing the pot back into the mouth of the satchel.

"Well obviously tonight isn't your lucky night" Jungkook smirks and picks up his phone from the desk and shoves it in his back pocket. With a last check of himself in the mirror, he fluffs up his hair and adjusts his jacket.

"Well, I'm off. How long are you and your dad staying?"

"We're staying the night. I'm sleeping in the spare room next door so I'll probably hear you come in. Don't be too late, yeah?" I respond as I stand up from the bed and place a hand on his shoulder, leaning over and kissing his cheek.

"Okay okay, don't worry" he laughs it off and heads for the door, smiling for reassurance.

"Just be careful..." I add but he's already out of the room, the sound of footsteps traveling down the staircase audible from the wide open doorway. I sigh and flop back onto his soft bed, the scent of him filling my sinuses; honey and fresh linen.

Biting my lip with anxiousness as I hear the front door slam, I pull out my phone from my pocket and search through my contacts until I reach the name of an old friend. Quickly,  I type a message and hit send.

Are you going to the same party as Jungkook tonight? If so, can I ask a favour?

After a couple of minutes, I get a reply.

Yeah I am, what's the favour?

I need you to keep an eye on Jungkook and keep him out of trouble. Don't let him get too drunk or hook up with anyone, okay? I don't want him getting hurt.

Okay okay fine but no promises that I'll get drunk too ;) I'll do my best tho

Thank youuuu :)

I smile to myself and jump up from the bed, making my way out of the room and into the spare room that I will be sleeping in. I frown at the state of the bed. The sheets are stained and the mattress looks bumpy like it's made out of scrunched up paper.

Perhaps I'll sleep in Jungkook's bed tonight.

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This was crackaLACKING if you ask me pffft

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(The next chapter will be more interesting I promise, I have a plan ;) )