If you ask me back
Why I dream

Jhope pov.

The irrational feelings deepen after what occurred in the elevator. Sitting in his Hope World studio, he was trying to concentrate on some lyrics, but he couldn't seem to get a handle on them. Leaning back in his chair, he closes his tired eyes and lets out a deep sigh. As much as he tried to relax, his body refused to do so. His mind was in a state of disarray. Tiredly wiping his face with trembling fingers, he pulled out his phone and re-watched the video Yoongi sent him. As fear slowly creeps over him, he feels shivers run down his spine.

His teeth clenched unconsciously as he listened to Hanbin asking his soulmate out for the day. She looks relaxed and happy.

As he re-watched the video several times, his heart began to thump wildly. He started sweating and struggling to breathe; what the hell is up with FATE! Oh my goodness, he's not ready...

Then he jumped up and began to pace about, reminiscing about what he ought to do...Will Yoongi really take matters into his own hands? Is Akira going to move on? Is he going to lose her forever?

His arms were folded over his face as he exhaustedly slumped down on his leather couch with his arms closed over his eyes. His tired mind was filled with unanswered questions.
Is Yoongi the one who encouraged Hanbin to ask out his soulmate?

"Akira....Kira", he whispers.

A lucid dreamlike sensation began to grip him as his mind wandered into uncharted territory. As his breath caught in his throat, he dreamed and became lost in his thoughts...

... her cherry-flavoured lips trembled under the intensity of his deep, devouring kiss...hands entangling her lustrous lengths of mahogany hair ...Jhope felt his body reacting to her female softness...shivers running through his tense body...

"Oh, my Gawd!!! Stop it!" he shrieks to himself in his mind. Yoongi, what the hell! He is the one who made him think such impure thoughts about his soulmate. He can't stop thinking about grabbing her and kissing her. Oh my goodness! This is terrible.

He grabs his hair, entangled in his long fingers. He knows himself, and he is a passionate and expressive  and loving lover. He loves fiercely and without restraint...unchained passion and thinking about her bodily features have him gasping for air. He hates the soulmate system. Once you set eyes on her...you lose 90% of yourself, and everything about her drives him crazy.

"No, no...shut up," he cried frustratedly to himself. They were torturing his mind in a fantasy world where only he and his soulmate lived, drenched in love.

The soft mouth of hers opens under his sensual lips. She invites him...to explore...her caressing fingers stroke the strong muscles on his back.

Hell no! With fury in his eyes, Jhope leapt from the sofa, striking the wall with the strength of his fist. Leaning against the wall, Jhope felt himself sliding down, defeated against the cold wall in his Hope World studio, his hands clutching his head, panting heavily, and his body soaked in sweat.

He tossed off his apple green sweater and, with fury, threw it on his leather couch but left his t-shirt on, which was soaked in sweat. OMGosh!!!

His eyes formed frustrated tears...why can't FATE leave him alone?

Meanwhile...

Akira pov

You and Yoongi were having fun with Maknae -line in the therapy room. They love hanging out with you because you're so friendly. They tell you that they really enjoy your calmness and gentleness.

They asked Yoongi if they could visit his therapy studio often after he was done with his sessions.
You and Yoongi don't have a problem with that as long as they don't break anything. Namjoon is the only one who won't be allowed in his room due to his ability to be the God of destruction at any moment.

A couple of their bodyguards went shopping with Jin and Namjoon in the early morning. On Yoongis' request, Jin-Hyung sent them kimchi food dishes. The absence of Hobi puzzled him. He never stepped outside of his studio.

At 4 pm, Kenichi will finish his rehearsal.

By then, it was almost 2 p.m. All the boys hugged you and left the therapy room to play.

A couple of PlayStation games in their private lounge. Yoongi greeted you, and you quickly discussed the time for Wednesday.

"Enjoy your off day tomorrow, Akira. I'm off to the Genius lab...don't work too hard on those reports, ok...I'm off to do some producing work...please knock on my door before you leave," he smiled with an amuse glint in his eyes. A few weeks ago, the Hyungs went home and left him in the office all alone to sleep.

"Ok..." you nod, "See you later.". After he left, you suddenly felt breathless, your heart was pounding erratically, and your body started to shiver. There is a sudden dryness in your mouth that you don't understand. It makes your eyes widen. What exactly is this? The whole body has started to flare up, and you need water desperately. Your hands rest against your flushed cheeks. It feels hot and damp.

To cool off, you had to act quickly. In the mini-fridge, you grabbed an ice-cold compression and rubbed it on your face, your chest, and your arms.

There was no doubt in your mind that these were not your emotions or body reactions. Oh my goodness, it's your soulmate and he seems to be experiencing deep emotional distress, laced with fury and resentment. Why is he experiencing such intense emotions today?

You knew it couldn't be you. You haven't interacted with him all day. You were too busy with the cute maknae-line to be able to ponder over the revelations you got today. Did Dove lie to you? It's hard to know what to believe and who to trust.

He told you he wouldn't love you, so he must still love Dove, so he is determined to break the bond and not activate it. Your strings might keep him from choosing the one he loves. He is too scared of them. Even if it makes you sick to think about losing your soulmate for good, you will not stop him from being with Dove, no matter what.

Even though he never shows you any kindness, your affection for him grows every day. But the looks he always gives you are puzzling. Perhaps the superstar should be left alone, and you should move on.

You will visit Busan next week to check out the private hospital where you'll start your new life...without a soulmate.

After shaking your head sadly, you return to your workstation and dab an ice cold compress against your neck. You felt your top was damp.

It didn't take long for you to decide to finish the report and not wait until Wednesday. The goal is to write a comprehensive review of Yoongis' healing process and the administered exercises. In the future, he can work with his physician on the surgery process.

You were so engrossed in your work that you almost missed an important notification from Hanbin.

Akira, I'm so sorry...I need to report to work tomorrow. The group might go on an international trip, and all the managers are planning their schedule... If we can reschedule the excursion, that would be great.😢😕

Even though you felt a little disappointed, you suppressed the emotion and texted him back.

It's such a shame! Hanbin, it's okay...the work you do is of great importance. When the twins are both free, we can go."

Excellent. Thank you for understanding. Also, you look exhausted today. Would you mind if I sent you something for lunch or a snack?

I'm a little tired, but I'm fine. Jin provided some kimchi to eat. It was pretty chaotic to hang out with the BTS maknae-..just waiting for Kenichi to finish rehearsing.

They must like you if they want you to hang out for so long. They are a good group. Yoongi is in good hands with you. Bang Pd would like to meet you by Friday. Are you available? Sejin sends his regards to you.

Hanbin. Whoa! Oh my goodness! That man looks savage, and I'm scared for him. I appreciate your compliment as well. I will meet with him only if you come along...

Several more texts were exchanged before you closed the phone. You felt sweaty. Nothing makes sense to you. It was like something turned you on like a lightbulb. Groaning, you quickly jumped up for another compression.

In the small mirror near your desk, you glance at your face. Your hair is damp at the nape of your neck. This is absurd. However, you know you're not sick despite feeling feverish. You must be thirsty, and your mouth feels as dry as the Sahara desert.

A stone-coloured hand towel was near a practise bar, so you grabbed one and began wiping your face vigorously. Then, you'll go to the studio kitchen to get some ice-cold water. Maybe it will quench this thirst. You exit the therapy room and tiptoe to the Genius Lab. You continue to dab the flushed area of your neck. You could hear a shuffle in his studio as well as some keyboard cords.

"Can I bring you a bottle of ice-cold still water Yoongi...I'm going to get some." You call softly. He moved toward the door, you could hear. Yoongi peeks out of the door after a click of the door.

The little kitty's eyes held your attention. You stared at them, amused. There is exhaustion in them.

"Akira, did you just take a hot shower? Your face looked damped and flustered...oh my god! Are you sick? "He glanced at your reddish cheeks, confused by your demeanour.

Your cheeks blushed as his cute eyes flickered over yours. There's almost a wet cat look about you.

"I...I don't know what happened, but I suddenly got hot and sweaty...did the aircon work on the fourth floor?....is it so hot here? ...aren't you hot?" you ask, stuttering as you dab your compression behind your neck. You are using the other hand to fan the warm skin on your face. The more seconds passed, the flustered look on your face increased.

Amid your embarrassing ramblings, Yoongi tried not to smirk. You are so endearing to hide what you are going through. He knows how you are so turned on by whatever your soulmate is going through. He knew that as soon as he deliberately mentioned make-out sessions to Hobi, Hobi would react to it. His poor soulmate is experiencing all the euphoria he is experiencing.

Yoongi grins deviously, knowing that he can be cruel. There is a divine purpose behind this cruelty.

As Yoongi smirked, "It'll be awesome, Akira." His eyes were filled with mirth and you instantly felt the lowkey embarrassment. Your eyes narrowed at the expression on his face. He knew what had caused your body to react that way.

Your prat of a soulmate is going through the fantasy phase of the inactivated bond that FATE is torturing him with, and now you must go through the same nonsense. That's so unfair.

The thought of what he is fantazing about you makes you feel fearful. As you move towards the kitchen, there is no one around, and it seems like the maknae-line has already left. You go straight to the stainless steel fridge, relieved that no one is present.

ARMY said Taehyung doesn't drink and that Hobi is the lightweight, while Suga ( Yoongi ) is the veteran who can hold his liquor. You widen your eyes. There are various dairy products, banana milk, mineral water, spring water, sodas, different types of soju cider, assorted fruits and snacks in the fridge.

You took four bottles out. You were quietly closing the refrigerator. You will keep the rest in your mini-fridge for Yoongi. Until then, you might be able to drink two bottles at once. The familiar sensation of a presence in the kitchen made your body shiver. Jung Hoseok. You started to feel butterflies in your stomach.

After bracing yourself to turn around, you took a deep breath. With a sudden pull, your gaze locked onto his. Your jaw dropped when you saw the pure virility of your soulmate. His hair looks like it just came out of the shower. There is an intensity to his eyes that you cannot comprehend. A dark, brooding gaze is fixed solely on you, playing with many emotions.

As you stood transfixed at one place, your limbs could not move, your eyes could not shift from his as the dryness of your mouth intensified; licking your chapped lips, you felt your body mimic your soulmate's intense feelings as his eyes flickered at the movement of your lips. At the sight of your hot soulmate, you become breathless. As his fingers brushed through his damp hair... watching you intently... he looked so hot...

Jhope pov

a few minutes ago...

A sigh escaped his lips as he sluggishly stood up. He stood up, his limbs feeling stiff. As a result of the extra dance sessions with the new backing group, his muscles felt a little tight. Kenichi will dance with the veterans on the main dance line. The boy is so excited. Both he and Afonso made it to the end. The band will interact more with them.

He felt moisture on his arms. The t-shirt was wet, and the mouth felt dry, so he made his way to their private studio floor kitchen to get an ice cold drink. It will be so refreshing. He felt his face become hot and started sensing a familiar sensation as he walked past Rapmon studio. He is in the vicinity of his soulmate.

He freezes when he reaches the open kitchen entrance. His gaze fixedly held onto his soulmate, who was bent over, taking out bottles of water. She turned around instantly when she felt the pull. The two of you locked eyes.

Flustered, her face displayed a variety of emotions. As she licked her bottom lip unconsciously, Jhope almost lost it. As he sucked in a deep breath, he fixed his gaze on the table where the water sat.

In an instant, he was at the table. Akira shifted a little backward as he watched her nervous eyes. Without looking away from her wide eyes, he picked up a bottle, turned the lid, and threw his head back to drink big gulps of water. As she unconsciously fixed her gaze on the water droplets that streamed down his neck to his chest, her eyes dilated.

Her red, hot face shows her instant attraction to him, all hot and bothered. After a while, he observed that she was staring shamelessly at him while he was drinking. When she regained her composure, the corners of his lips lifted.

With wide, fearful eyes, she quickly grabbed the remaining bottles, whimpering, " Oh blimey!"

With her heart hammering painfully against her chest, she ran around the table and out of the room...away from temptation.

His eyes turn toward the entrance, and he smirks...if FATE wants to play...he is all for it...

a/n Here is another surprise update for all my lovely daydreamers.

Thanks a lot for your support and because of you...*drumroll*

Daydream has snatched up second place in the Jung Hoseok category in the Silver Rose Awards...

I'm so happy, blessed and I can even hug Dove out of pure gratitude. Thanks, guys. Your love for the books wants me to work harder to bring more excitement to each chapter.

I hope you enjoy it. You and Jhope are experiencing the fateful inactivation effects.

Question 1: What was Yoongis motivation for being so "cruel"?

Question 2: After what Hobi has gone through, do you believe he will activate the bond?

Question 3: Does Hobi seem to be losing his affection for Dove?

Question 4: Do you think Yoongi or Jhope had anything to do with Hanbin's inability to keep his date with You.