If u r here at the first three chapters before this plot, u know how I have been inspired by Taylor swift's new album so, Taylor Playlist of the chapter: Exile and My Tears Ricochet. Plus the quote tho, I'm struck to the heart.

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15. Late Night Tv Shows and Escaping the Night

Jimin closed his eyes as he remembered how cold Jungkook's voice was. He was never prepared for any of these. He didn't even have the plan to even come close to Jungkook, but he did because somehow, he believes destiny made its move for them to meet again. He asked for a sign before coming to Daegu where he knows Jungkook is, he asked that if somehow they will meet again or Jungkook would see him, he will do all he can to chase him even if it's on the other side of the world. The heavens grated him that, but he never anticipated it to be painful.

Who was he to think that Jungkook won't be angry at him?

He listened as Jungkook take a step further and further away from him taking a piece of his heart as he leaves. His face is now drenched in tears, he can't breathe, he is feeling dizzy, and he just wants to vomit at the same time.

Your love is Bullshit.

He knows. It is, indeed. His love was not the best love there is in the world. Jimin's love is destructive, he wrecks and destroys the person he loves just like what happened with Taehyung and Jungkook. He did loved Taehyung before, but he was afraid to show his weakness to him, he was afraid that if he showed Tae how much he loved him, the other will put him aside and look for something more fun than him. And with Jungkook it's the same, he is still afraid. He is afraid to take risks, he is afraid to hurt him, and that made Jungkook think that he won't choose him even if he had the chance because he thinks Jimin doesn't love him.

A lie, Jimin thought.

He loves Jungkook even if it's the most absurd thing for the likes of him to say. He loved him in his own way, even in his last breath where he first realized he loved Jungkook. Jimin died with the realization that he is too late to make it up to him. He hated himself more than anyone would especially when remembering what things he did just to destroy his best friend's marriage when he could use all that time to love and cherish Jungkook instead.

Foolish, foolish man.

As Jungkook stepped further away, Jimin clutched his chest.

Give me one reason to stay ...

Jimin heard Jungkook's voice again. He can't just let him get away this time. No matter how hard it is to breathe and run, he needs to go after his Kookie. He needs to, he wants to, and he would love to run after him without any ulterior motives except his love and the desire to shower him with all the things he wasn't able to give to Jungkook before.

He ran past the door, he looked at the hallway. Jungkook isn't there anymore. He ran until he reached outside his house. He ran and ran hoping to make it on time just for once.

And just like any other times ...

He is late.

So fucking late.

Jungkook just entered a cab as his eyes met Jimin. He gave Jimin a blank expression as he closes the door. Jimin tried to run faster, but it's all to late. The cab left, leaving Jimin it's dust.

==

"Luci, you smell nice."

Seokjin whispered as he buried his face on Taehyung's neck. He knows, it is invasion of privacy and personal space, but he can't help himself. Also, Taehyung doesn't really seem to be against it too because he even pulls Seokjin closer.

They were sitting on the couch watching Big Bang Theory, Seokjin's favorite show as of the moment and he gushes about everything in that show. Taehyung doesn't really enjoy it that much because one, he can't really focus because Seokjin is just too daman attractive and the TV light that reflects his face in the dark room is not really helping at all because Taehyung can see each and every beautiful feature Seokjin has. Two, how can he enjoy when after an episode, Seokjin scooted closer, laid his head on Taehyung's shoulders and then the next minute his face is on Taehyung's neck smelling him nonstop and he couldn't do anything but hold on his waist and let him smell more.

Taehyung gulps hard as he feels Seokjin's lips touching his skin. His heart is going to explode. His crush, yes that is right – he admits he has a crush on Seokjin – is hugging him like this an even has his face buried on his neck. "Mhm, I could live here forever."

Seokjin let his arms wrap around Taehyung. He knows this is just hormones and all that is why he is so crazy about Taehyung, his smell, and his presence. Seokjin's baby is so alive and active whenever Taehyung is around that he even thinks that maybe the baby is confused and thinks that Taehyung is the father. Once again, Seokjin felt a little disappointed because Jungkook is nowhere to be found, but because of Taehyung and his presence, Seokjin instantly calms down and can bury the negative thoughts away. He hummed when Taehyung played with his hair and planted kisses on his head. That made Seokjin feel the butterflies in his tummy.

"Maybe you like my soap. I will buy one for you or you can use mine." Taehyung whispered. His eyes focused on the show where Sheldon is knocking on Penny's door, he can see Seokjin smile wide at that and he involuntarily smiled too. It feels like Seokjin's happiness is his happiness too.

Seokjin looked at him, "You are too good to me, you even bought me a dog so I won't feel alone. How can I live without you now when Jimin comes back?"

Taehyung cupped Seokjin's face. He is feeling brave. He pecked his pouted lips twice and the second one, he lingered for a bit longer tasting Seokjin's bottom lip. He groaned at how sweet he tasted. An oddly familiar sweetness that he can only taste in his dreams.

He was startled when he saw Seokjin's eyes watered. He panicked. What if he crossed his boundaries? Shit! "Hey don't cry ... I'm sorry."

Seokjin sniffled and bit his lower lips that Taehyung kissed before speaking. "How can I not cry? I like your kisses too. How am I supposed to get over this?"

Taehyung's eyes softened and his thumbs wiped Seokjin's tears and kissed his eyes after. "You don't have to get over this. My kisses are all yours."

And he kissed Seokjin again, but this time, Seokjin answered them letting his defenses down.

"Jimin ..." Seokjin mumbled as their lips parted.

Taehyung just smiled and kissed Seokjin's forehead. "I will break up with him. I'll stay here with you even if Jungkook comes back."

"If he comes back, I ... I don't know what to do. Do you think he will come back? But if he does, what about your kisses?" Taehyung chuckled, Seokjin made his heavy heart become lighter.

"So, you only want me because of my kisses?"

Seokjin pecked his lips, "Maybe. Also, free food and easy money. You're like my Sugar Daddy but you're not getting your end of the deal, so more likely charity."

Taehyung shook his head. "You're so precious. I want to keep you forever."

And he means it. If he could, then he would really steal Seokjin away and hide him so no one can see, but he knows he is being times, any moment Jungkook would come and his time is up. He knows Seokjin is just like this because he is here with him, bit once he is with the love of his life, Taehyung knows he's done. So, as selfish as it may sound, "Seokjin, want to go on a rod trip with me? I have a house, and no one lives there, let's go and visit there. The environment would be good for you."

Seokjin squinted his eye, "You just want to skip your rent, am I right?" Taehyung jokingly nodded. "Fine, I will go with you. Let's take the puppies with us. I will tell them to pee on your bed."

Taehyung let out a loud chuckle. "You'll be sleeping in there too."

"Oh, change of mind. I'll tell them to behave." Seokjin giggled. "When do we leave?"

"Now." Taehyung said and lifted Seokjin up while he turned off the TV on his other hand. He walked outside with a giggling Seokjin and placed him inside his car and went back inside the house to get their phones and the dogs. He quickly went inside his car and drove away.

"You're too excited to leave." Seokjin said as he teased Taehyung. The other male just grabbed his hands and kissed it.

"Don't want you to change your mind." Taehyung meaningfully said. He can feel Jungkook coming already and he is a coward to face what will happen, so as much as he can, he will delay that upcoming meeting, hoping that he can have Seokjin's heart in a span of days and make him fall in love hopefully.

"I love you." Taehyung unconsciously said as he drives.

==

And Taehyung is right, after a few minutes since they left, Jungkook came, but no one is home. What he didn't expect was Jimin running towards him as soon as he stepped out his cab.

"Kook!" Jimin shouted while panting. Jungkook just looked at him without any emotions present in his eyes. That hurt Jimin a lot, but he deserves the cold treatment.

"Why are you here?" Jungkook asked.

"This is my house too, you know." He answered still catching his breath. And also, I followed you."

Jungkook clenched his jaw. "Don't lie."

"I am not." Jimin said in a whisper, his eyes avoiding Jungkook. He can't stand his stare, Jimin feels like melting.

"Since when did you cared about me? Don't lie. This is all for Tae. Just say it straight to my face. Don't act like you care about me. I'm so tired of that coming from you." Jungkook snarled at him.

Jimin bit his lip. Fear is invading his chest, and just like earlier, it's so hard to breathe and his heart is pounding like crazy. He feels so weak and everything around him is swirling, he feels like fainting.

"I'm sorry, Kookie ... I ... I am so ... s-so s-sorry." He blurted out before he almost slammed on the ground. Good thing, Jungkook got him, but Jimin doesn't need to know that.

Note 2: For SEM readers, I am trying to update, but the chapter I am looking for is nowhere to be found so ... I'll look for it in my drafts or in my laptop and post it once I'm done. Sorry! Anyhow, how is this chapter? I hope you're not getting bored yet lolol.