— GENRE; angst
— PAIRING; halfgod!namjoon x jimin
— AU; DEMIGOD
— DISCLAIMER; nsfw content, creatures, MCD,
— written with @cassiavioletblue
SUMMARY; With shaking hands, Jin lifted the paper to read them again. His voice sounded rough, a little unsure but the more he said, the clearer he became.
“A true blood of the eldest god, mustn’t resist his fate to become like those who flawed. To become him, olymp must rise, but only his fall seven provides. The doors of death to release hungry growls, taking the innocent’s blood to close. Deeply rooted, the half-bloods soul blade shall reap. Taking only the strongest sacrifice, for the world to heal and for him to keep.”
“What does that mean?” Hoseok’s voice made Jin jump around, crumbling up the tissue in his fist again, too scared someone could take the prophecy away from him again. When he turned around, he found himself not only surrounded by his lover, but the others too. All of their faces signed by worry.
“I’m not sure. You know how prophecies are, they can mean a million things but…” Jin gulped hard, feeling his throat clogging up. He had an inkling what it meant (at least parts of it) but having all of them stare him down made him nervous and fearful of the truth. What if they couldn’t handle it? […] When his gaze fell onto Namjoon, Jin held his breath. His heart hurt for the other, feeling the pain he must have gone through alone.
“You have to rise.” Jungkook said with confidence, addressing the descendant of Zeus that sat in the shadows, watching them all closely, as their heads turned back around to him. “Or olymp will fall forever.”
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CHARACTER SHEET [below the cut]
[ NAMJOON ] Zeus : The God of the Sky, Lightning, and Thunder— natural born leaders, tough, independant, will never ask for help on things amongst their strong suits, strong sense of right and wrong, stop aging around 21, strength and durability, can go days being beaten, including without food or water
[ JUNGKOOK ] Athena : The Goddess of Wisdom, Craft, and War—born fighter, physical + mental, independant, know right from wrong (which is why he loves namjoon as his leader because without proper guidance they are easily drawn within themselves, attached to the ones he loves, does anything in his power to make his loved ones happy, infinite knowledge, even things they had no idea about before, [in a relationship with Yoongi]
[ SEOKJIN ] Apollo : The God of Music, Healing, the Sun and Light, Truth and Prophecy, Knowledge, and Poetry—cocky, overconfident, thinking process is smooth and well thought out, never act on sth without bringing it into further thought, doing things for others even in times of their own despair, they are selfless, healing ability, when someone is ill, they sing or hum, it will help the healing process, quick on feet and mind [in a relationship with Hoseok]
[ TAEHYUNG ] Hephaestus : The God of Fire, and MetalWorking—kind heart, pure doing, they rarely do anything cruel, talkative, but can be serious when they need to be, they don't brag, talented and knowledgeable when it comes to weapons and creating them, he especially makes them suited for the others, so only them can use it
[ YOONGI ] Poseidon : The God of the Sea, Earthquakes, and of Horses— confident exterior, tend to bottle emotions up, they don’t want to bother others, natural born leaders, but rather not want to lead, they are not greedy, speak and read latin and greek, kind hearted, sympathetic, confidence is not very high,believe in themselves if it means doing good for others,tend to force happiness upon themselves and lift the spirits of those around them [in a relationship with Jungkook]
[ HOSEOK ] Ares : The God of War—hot headed, attitude, extremely confident, but know when a line is crossed and are apologetic, physically strong, mentally wise, struck with doubts sometimes, but snap back easily, insanely stubborn, they never cry [in a relationship with Jin]
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Genre: Ice skating!AU, Fluff, Christmas!Figure skater!Park Jimin, PhD student!Kim Namjoon. The rest of bts are parents! Parent!AU
Word count: 35,757
Warnings: None
[One shot]
A/N: this is my entry for the @kwritersworld world Christmas event! I hope you all enjoy it and thanks so much for reading!
Summary:
“So let me get this straight? You want to bring Sooyoungie to every one of her classes? Every Sunday? 7am?”
Namjoon nods his head, hands in between his legs sitting on Yoongi and Seokjin's couch as the two men tower over him. He kind of feels like a child who’s been caught stealing cookies before dinner time, being interrogated, or told off, what with the way he’s sitting and they aren’t, and how he just knows they are going to pry until they find out why exactly he would be offering such a thing. They can ask all they want though, there’s no way in hell he’d ever tell them, not at all, not even a little bit...
“Oh god, you have a crush on her teacher don’t you?”
His face contorts. He forgot how well they know him.
Shit.
Deny, deny, deny.
“What? How could you? Pfft? Of course I don't? What even? Are you? Pfft....” his eyes shake and he sighs and Jin is already laughing his loud bellowing laugh whilst Yoongi is just staring at him, the sides of his lips turned up and his eyes all knowing.
Yoongi shakes his head. “Park Jimin. We should have seen this coming.”
↳ “You have to rise.” Jungkook said with confidence, addressing the descendant of Zeus that sat in the shadows, watching them all closely, as their heads turned back around to him. “Or olymp will fall forever.”
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He felt safe in his arms, sleeping peacefully, with no nightmare chasing him. No earthquakes swallowing him whole, but just Namjoon’s arms keeping him right where he needed to be. How couldn’t he feel safe, when his body molded so perfectly against the gods, his figure like a puzzle piece that was made for him.
His soft skin graced his own and it made Jimin only fall deeper into his sleep as Namjoon’s hand held him tightly against him as if to shield him from any harm. His warm breath tingled against Jimin’s neck and the younger let out a small gasp, when Namjoon’s lips grazed his skin ever so lightly. His body was reacting solely on instinct, his mind far gone in the dreamworld. Namjoon’s finger’s moved, fingertips grazing Jimin’s abs in an absentminded caress. It was clear that Namjoon wasn’t really awake yet. slipping in and out of consciousness while he basked in Jimin’s warmth and the comfort of sleeping next to someone you fully trusted.
Jimin’s breath hitched, his body reacting to Namjoon’s touch without his command as he pushed against the other to get more of the sweet sensation. A soft sound left his lips, when his ass met something solid, moving against it until he fitted perfectly into the mold of Namjoons body again. The other started to move his hips, slow and sensual, chasing the delicious feeling of Jimin’s naked body pressed against his groin. He sighed contently, still blissfully unaware of his surroundings with sleep clouding his judgement; letting him take from Jimin what he needed without hesitation or doubt.
The younger let out a soft moan, his hands finding their way to Namjoon’s body, holding the other close as he felt the need pulsate low in his stomach, a growing heat below. He pushed against him a little harder, wanting more of the sweet feeling, chasing it in his dreams, while his body was doing the same in bed. Lifting his leg enough for Namjoon’s to slip under, Jimin leaned his head back, his mind and body searching for more of the electrifying feeling.
Namjoon answered with a groan. He was regaining awareness quickly now, his erection pressing hard and hot against Jimin’s lower back. Namjoon kissed the spot below Jimin’s ear where Jimin was sensitive, taking advantage of the younger’s pliant body. He wanted him so bad that the desire was like a ball of liquid fire in his belly. When Jimin lifted his leg and pulled him closer Namjoon leaned over him, slipping in between Jimin’s warm thighs.
The sudden shift of weight over him and the hard erection pressing against his bottom cheeks made him too aware of the situation he suddenly found himself in. His eyes opened wide and Jimin let out a squeal. Out of instinct, he pushed against Namjoon’s chest, trying to wiggle away from under him and failing spectacularly as he fell off the edge of the bed, pulling the blanket with him. Jimin quickly sat up, blinking, as he was met with a naked god and his massive erection.
Namjoon sobered up immediately. So much for slow, sultry morning sex. "Are you alright down there?" As Jimin had the covers he couldn't really cover himself up but he didn't mind Jimin staring at his dick. He would have done the same if the tables were turned. "I guess this means you weren't aware of what we were doing? Which is probably a "no" for being allowed to take you?" When Jimin didn't answer he sighed. "Don't worry, I can put on clothes next time if you prefer that. Just don't get naked first please or I might forget and just follow your example.”
“N-no, no I’m fine. I just…” Jimin finally met Namjoon’s gaze, his cheeks blushing red from embarrassment. “No, I wasn’t really aware and...I told you I don’t do one night stands more than once.” He let out the breath he was holding. “I always sleep naked, but usually I don’t have dicks pressing onto me like that. How could I have known you’d react to me like that.” He chuckled, brushing a hand through his messy hair.
Namjoon answered with a laugh. "Really? You didn't think I'd react to your warm, naked body against mine? I love how you feel towards me and even though I know you said no repetition, my dick doesn't really care what my mind says when you moan like that and press your cute little ass against it. Actually we can both be glad we woke before I would have just slipped inside you to make us both come.”
Jimin only grunted as an answer, cheeks feeling flaming hot under Namjoon’s attention. To distract from the embarrassing conversation (at least for him), Jimin pulled the blanket around himself when he asked. “Didn’t you want to wake up at dawn, instead of thinking about my cute little ass?” He smirked when Namjoon cursed, realizing that while he had dreamed about sex with him, pressing against Jimin’s body, he had totally forgotten his meet-up with Jungkook. When the god jumped up to get dressed, Jimin got up slowly, watching how the other threw some clothes on the bed. Carefully, Jimin put some weight on his ankle as he walked to the bed. He didn’t feel any pain and when he sat down, Jimin was moving it effortlessly in circles with a smile.
Namjoon tried to get dressed and do a quick wash at the same time which only got him a wet robe. He was almost never late and the knowledge that the lust had simply clouded his mind reddened his cheeks almost as much as the sweet blush that adorned Jimin’s face. As much as he loved training with Jungkook right now he would have rather stayed to try and seduce Jimin into at least some more intimacy.
When Namjoon turned around to him, Jimin quickly stopped and reached for the clothes the other had given him. “Of course I’m still coming with you.” He immediately answered before Namjoon could ask. “I told you I want to see you fight. Maybe I can get some tricks for myself.” He punched the air out of fun, knowing very well the others had more than just simple boxing techniques up their sleeve. But he wanted to see what the other could do; hoping Namjoon would put his powers on full display. When Namjoon walked around to him, Jimin hesitated for a moment, remembering how Jin had said that he should put weight on his foot as soon as he could. He quickly waved it off, telling himself that they would be even slower with him limping after Namjoon, so he stretched out his arms with a smile - totally suppressing the fact that he just loved to be close to the other; in whatever way it may be.
…
Jungkook was busy practicing his technique when they arrived. He was concentrated, his motions slow and controlled, like he was meditating just with a blade in hand. The light morning sun gave him a golden hue and it was easy to picture him as some gilded statue, a reminder of strength and finesse in a human city.
Jungkook turned, ready to greet Namjoon and ask why he was late, when he saw Jimin in his arms and he closed his mouth. He could imagine what had kept Namjoon for so long. If he had given into Yoongi’s soft touches and claiming kisses he could have done the same instead of training on his own.
“Good morning,” Jimin smiled at the young god, when Namjoon gently let him down by a tree from where he could watch the training grounds perfectly. At Jungkook’s gaze he could clearly see the smirk and how he was thinking they both had been late for one obvious reason. Jungkook raised his eyebrow, when Namjoon came closer, the smirk getting more prominent. “Oh well, I should have known. The others are coming soon, too. Let’s see if he messed with your concentration.”
"Don't worry, even then I'd still be able to beat you with ease." He was exaggerating, Jungkook was a serious fighter and worthy opponent but he was hotblooded and easy to tease so Namjoon did exactly that. He'd like to win this training too, now that Jimin was watching even more so.
“Did they already start?” Taehyung’s voice made Jimin startle, but he immediately made some room for the other to sit next to him. “No, they are about to.” Jimin nodded over to where Jungkook was holding his sword proudly, taking a few steps back to get a fair starting position with Namjoon. Jimin’s eyes however were solely on the god of lightning, watching his muscles shift under the armor he was wearing. He licked over his lips slowly, trying to keep his breathing under control, feeling the heat that he felt before hadn't simmered down a bit.
Soon Taehyung was fanning himself to get some fresh air. “It’s so early and it’s already getting warm. It will be a hot and humid day - for sure!” He watched how Jimin only had eyes for Namjoon, although Jungkook had just rolled up his sleeves, showing more of his beautiful sun kissed skin. He hid his smile before asking casually, “Have you seen them fight before? Do you know what to expect?”
Jimin slowly shook his head. “No, I haven’t. That’s why I wanted to go...will it be brutal?” He turned to Taehyung for a second, eyes wide in worry. “But nothing will happen to them, right? They are...kind of invincible and heal fast?” He licked over his lips nervously when his eyes fell onto Namjoon again and his confident posture. He really hoped the other would be alright.
Taehyung laughed. "They won't fight until someone bleeds, it's not that kind of fight. They're just training. They will attack each other properly, but not with full force, not before Jungkook has gotten the new blade totally under his control. They'd wear a lot more armor then because like this, if Jungkook would be fully hit by Namjoon's lightning. I don't know how long he'd be out. I've never seen it - and hopefully never will.”
Jungkook’s scream tore Jimin out of their conversation, eyes wide as he watched the fight unfold. The younger was growling, running towards Namjoon with his blade in hand, before jumping up and Jimin held his breath. Namjoon dodged the attack easily, and Jimin almost clapped in his hands, focusing on him and only him.
Namjoon turned, face harsh from concentration as he threw pure, uncontrolled electricity Jungkook's way. The younger moved as if he had seen it coming, throwing himself aside without any regards for the pain he must feel when he hit the ground. Before Jimin had time to say a word Jungkook was back on his feet and so close to Namjoon that the half God was within reach of his new blade.
“Namjoon!” Jimin couldn’t help it but call out his name. He was sitting up, his hand gripping Taehyung’s thigh as tight as he could to get rid of the tension he was feeling. He didn’t even hear the other’s laugh, when Hoseok, Jin and Yoongi came closer to see the fight as well. Each time Namjoon growled, attacking Jungkook with more electricity, Jimin felt a jolt in his body. His low voice was making a shiver run down his spine and the younger couldn’t control how much it turned him on to see the other sweating and fighting like that - although he hated to admit it.
Namjoon gave the fight his all which made Jungkook immensely happy. Namjoon could see it in his face, the spark in his eyes and the smirk on his lips. The harder he made it for Jungkook to stand up to him the harder Jungkook fought until they both had to take a little break to catch their breaths.
“For how long are they going already?” Hoseok asked, leaning down to Taehyung as he fanned himself some air, looking up at the sky where the sun was peeking out of the clouds. Shielding himself from the sun, he narrowed his eyes to follow the fight closely. “Fifteen minutes,” Taehyung said, his eyes bouncing back and forth as he tried not to miss a thing. Hoseok chuckled, before suddenly calling, “Is that all you can do, Namjoon? Or did you forget everything when you were in the human city?”
"Shut up and get your ass in here if you dare!" Came the reply. Jungkook laughed, still hunched over as he was catching his breath. It wasn't just the physical exertion from running and dodging that got to them, using their powers also drained them and giving too much too quickly could be just as dangerous as a hostile attack.
Hoseok laughed at the remark, pulling Jin in and on his lap as he kissed his cheek. “We’ll see if you still have enough strength to fight me, when you’re done with the kid.” Jimin didn’t really listen to their banter, too invested in the fight itself. He couldn’t help but flinch, whenever a lightning hit the ground and made Jungkook jump high in the air to dodge it quickly. It almost looked like a dance and it strangely fascinated him, the way Namjoon effortlessly moved around the other, while the younger half god kept up with him without losing his breath. Jimin gulped hard, when Namjoon had Jungkook in a choke, his eyes more focused on the muscles in his arms than anything else and when the god let go of him, making Jungkook tumble back, Jimin’s focused switch back on Namjoon’s thighs.
Oh fuck! Jimin almost groaned, remembering how he traced the muscled thighs that night, wishing to ride them so badly. The fight was long forgotten, when all of a sudden his mind couldn’t focus on anything else but: sex. His cheeks glowed red as he licked over his lips repeatedly, feeling so goddamn thirsty.
Jungkook held his sword tight, kneeling on the ground but his gaze was still on Namjoon. Both gods were panting by now, neither of them wanting to step down but Jungkook couldn’t help but notice his attention shifting. Out of the corner of his eyes, he saw Yoongi sitting with the others and a smile stole it’s way on his lips. It was rare for Yoongi to get up this early to watch him train and it made him awfully proud to see him. It was enough time for Namjoon to jump in, grabbing him and pushing him onto the ground. They were fighting and rolling on the ground, each trying to get the upper hand again while dust was flying around them. When Jungkook was over him, holding the son of Zeus down, he smirked. “You are trying to impress him, huh!”
"Am I?" Namjoon gave in for just a second, letting Jungkook have the upper hand while he collected his strength for a counterattack that switched their positions. Jungkook landed on his back with a gasp, Namjoon on top of him; pressing his thighs down with his bodyweight and Jungkook's arms with the strength in his arms. "Well I better win then, right? It's a pity Yoongi has to see you pinned down like that - but I guess he's used to it by now." The teasing made Jungkook fight harder against his grip but it was over when Namjoon used his electricity again, not much, just a slight tickle of it that ran through Jungkooks body and held him still.
Jungkook gave up with a sigh, but nonetheless the younger one was proud. They have been fighting for a while and he was handling Namjoon pretty well so far. Jimin on the other hand sat stunned, eyes blinking at the way Namjoon was hovering over Jungkook and his god damn cocky smile. Not even when they got up and Jungkook pulled his tunic over his head showing off his well-built body, did his gaze tear off Namjoon. He was hooked on him, wrapped around Namjoon’s fingers like a puppet.
Yoongi on the other hand couldn't get his eyes off Jungkook. He hadn't said much since he had joined them and he didn't make a sound either when he got up to walk the few meters up to his boyfriend before he leaned in and over the wooden fence to kiss him. A deep and heated kiss that held the promise of more. Jungkook blushed beautifully, his eyes wide and surprised. Hoseok was whistling at them and even Taehyung was joining in. "Woah, what's gotten into Yoongi today? First he gets up early, then he kisses Jungkook like that in front of everyone? No wonder Jungkook is so hooked on his kisses if they are always like that behind closed doors.”
Jimin giggled at the sweet couple. Apparently he wasn’t the only one being affected by the fight, only his attention was fully on Namjoon. “You were amazing!” Jimin said, when Namjoon was within his reach. “You’ve got to teach me some moves, just for...protection.” He winked teasingly, imagining how it must feel to be wrestling with Namjoon and to be totally locked down under him. It made him shiver involuntarily.
Namjoon smirked. The innuendo wasn't lost on him and neither was Jimin's gaze. He felt great after the fight, comfortably exhausted but also confident and relaxed - and definitely hungry, for something more than just food. Which was a side effect he normally didn't get after fighting but apparently Jimin had a strange influence on him. "I can definitely show you some moves. For protection or other things."
There were more and more gods showing up on the training field and Hoseok got up to greet the youngest ones, keeping Jin by his side to assist him. While Yoongi was still busy with Jungkook, running his hands through the younger's hair and admiring him, Taehyung’s gaze was on another god. The smile on his lips and simple discard without saying another word, told Jimin enough that the other was obviously interested in that certain half god.
“Are you still strong enough to carry me back, or are you too exhausted?” Jimin cocked his head in a teasing manner, eyeing Namjoon’s arm muscles.
"Are you underestimating me on purpose?" Namjoon picked Jimin up with ease, lifting him a little higher than necessary and letting him bounce in his arms once, just to prove a point. "No matter how exhausted I might be, I could still take you." He left it open if he meant 'in my arms' or 'to the bedroom' because they actually fitted both pretty well.
“Oh, could you?” Jimin pursed his lips, humming as he wrapped his arms around Namjoon’s neck, brushing down his hair with his fingertips. “We’ll see after a few more fights if you really could. But not today...I guess you’ll be my security for the day?” He asked, fingers smoothing over Namjoon’s skin. “Everyone else seemed quite busy.”
"I'm sure they could make some room in their busy schedules for you", Namjoon teased him slightly, "But if you are okay with the being guarded by just me I guess we're good to go. I have to warn you though, my idea of your activities might differ a little from what Hoseok or Yoongi would suggest.”
“Your idea of activities?” Jimin licked over his lips, eyes falling down to Namjoon’s sweaty but sun kissed skin and the way his muscles played under it while keeping him in his arms. “Do I need to be prepared for anything? Or will I be cuffed to the bed?”
"Don't worry, no cuffs. At least not without explicit permission." Namjoon smirked. He felt a little light headed, probably from the fight or the lack of sleep or maybe because his blood was rushing elsewhere. "About you needed to be prepared... that really depends on how you prefer it."
Jimin hit Namjoon lightly, when the other let him down on the edge of the bed again, standing above him with a proud smile. “I won’t sleep with you, Joonie. Especially not when you’re dirty and sweaty like this.” He grinned, before turning on his stomach to reach for a book by his side (totally not showing off a little more, just because he could). “Taehyung got me this book about Hercules and I wanted to read it. He seems like a fascinating half-god,...so strong...so fearless. He is related to you, right?” Jimin traced the line of the picture that was engraved in the front with a smirk. “A very handsome relative.”
Namjoon stood there, a little lost. He knew it was better to keep a distance than he had thought so himself just last night and yet right in this moment all he wanted was to lose himself in Jimin again and make the younger come the way he had done before. A slight shudder ran through him. He wanted Jimin so badly it was like a physical ache. Since when was he so greedy and impulsive?
He shrugged his shoulders at Jimin’s question even though it bothered him a little that Jimin was praising a relative now while Namjoon was standing right before him, ready to prove his worth to him in whatever way Jimin wanted. "I guess he is."
Jimin hummed in response, eyes wandering over to Namjoon where the other still stood a little helplessly in his armor. “Don’t you want to take this off and take a shower? You can keep the veil open and let me watch if you want.” Jimin was playing with fire, he was feeling it in the pit of his stomach but he couldn’t keep from flirting with him. In a way, he just wanted Namjoon so badly but he wasn’t sure if he wanted to give in, yet. He shouldn't, right?
Namjoon's eyebrows shot up. "I'm not sure if I'm comfortable doing that...without getting anything in return. It's quite a vulnerable position, isn't it, being all naked and unarmed under your gaze." His face showed pretty well that he gave a damn about being 'vulnerable'. They both knew that whether clothed or not Namjoon was the stronger one here. "If you undress yourself it might make it easier for me."
“It’s quite hot today, isn’t it?” Jimin said with a smile, pulling up the shirt he was wearing with ease and throwing it aside. “Maybe we could take a swim later. I heard the lake is beautiful to cool off. You could use some cooling off.” He cocked an eyebrow up, when his gaze hovered over Namjoon’s crotch. “Don’t you think?”
Namjoon chuckled. The lake was great - but it wasn't that great for being alone. And he rather had Jimin all for himself, for that. "Why go to the lake to cool down when you could just take a shower. It would even save water if you came in with me. You'd need to get rid of more than just your shirt first, of course.”
“Take me,” Jimin said with hushed words, “To save some water of course and for you to worship my body.” He giggled at his own words, scrunching up his nose cutely. Although he would have liked a swim, he had nothing against showing Namjoon what he couldn’t have and letting his own hands roam the god’s body.
"Oh, I can take you in so many ways, little human..." It was a promise, hushed and bordering on dirty. Namjoon slipped out of his armor and clothes, keeping his eyes on Jimin the whole time, devouring him with a hungry gaze.
Jimin watched him closely and only when the other stood completely naked, did he slip out of his own pants as well. Their gazes never tore apart from one another as it seemed as if nothing else existed but the two of them right in this moment. Jimin let Namjoon take him in his hold again gently, his heart beating fast in his chest. Being let down gently, Jimin traced his hands down Namjoon’s muscular chest, standing close enough so they could fit under the stream of water. He shouldn’t be doing this! He knew it was absolutely stupid but Jimin couldn’t keep his hands off him. It was like a pull, something dragging him towards the god again and again, just like he had felt it that night in the club. He wanted him! One way or another.
They didn't talk but their eyes were locked as if they couldn't part even if they wanted to. Namjoon let Jimin lean against the tiles to keep his balance despite his injury. It also gave him the opportunity to cage Jimin in against the wall. He waited for Jimin to stop him and when nothing happened he leaned in and kissed Jimin's Jaw. It was short and sweet, a testing of waters. When Jimin turned his head, giving him more access Namjoon took it and kissed him differently, all along his neck to his throat.
Jimin tried his best not to let a moan escape him, taking the soap to start washing Namjoon’s body, while the other seemed quite keen on making sure Jimin’s was clean by kissing him. His touch was gentle as he massaged the stiff muscles, soothing down his arms to his hands and back up to his chest again where he took his time, always giving the other enough room to keep tracing his body with his lips.
Namjoon sighed softly. Jimin was good at this, at relaxing him, taking care of him. He didn't let his guard down around just anyone, he couldn't, even if he wanted to let go of everything for a while. Jimin however pushed his buttons so easily Namjoon felt like Jimin was the one in control right now.
“Just like this,” Jimin whispered, when he felt Namjoon relaxing, falling into his touch more easily. “You really went all out there, hm...was it to impress me?” He kept on whispering, making Namjoon turn around to wash down his back. “You did.” He hushed, leaving a kiss on his shoulder as he hugged Namjoon from behind. “I couldn’t keep my eyes off you.”
Pretending he wasn't at Jimin’s whim was futile when the other looked through him so easily so he just let go and closed his eyes. Jimin's sweet voice in his ears and the human's hands on his skin made him feel more human than he had for a while. It was easy to lose yourself while having to fight constant battles and being brought back to the moment was both beautiful and frightening.
"You're special, Jimin. You're a weapon far more dangerous than a blade." Because Jimin could enter his mind and heart and soul through any kind of armor with just a touch or a kiss.
“Am I? How’s that?” Jimin blinked up, lips on his shoulders as he watched the god carefully. “Aren’t you the special one? All of you and I’m just a mere human who was lucky to be found by you.” He chuckled, “I wouldn’t be any danger to you.”
Namjoon turned to wrap his arms around Jimin's waist before answering. "You make people like you, haven't you noticed? You wormed your way into our lives so easily it feels like it's supposed to be that way. You could use that little talent of yours to break a lot of hearts." He stole a quick kiss from Jimin's lips, "I'm just special in that I'm especially tied into all this ‘God business’ and that it's always my responsibility to stop the fighting and win the wars and make sure no one gets hurt. I'm not as good at my "specialty" as you are in yours.”
“So, you like me?” Jimin turned off the faucet, a smirk placed securely on his lips. “Maybe I already broke a dozen hearts.” He giggled, turning in Namjoon’s hold, because getting out of it was no option. The god held him tight towards him and he really didn’t want to. He liked the feeling of their wet bodies against each other way too much. “Are you scared I’ll break yours too?”
"I don't put my dick in people I don't like", Namjoon answered cheekily but the smile almost slipped from his face when Jimin teased him. What they did wasn't real, couldn't be real because Jimin might lose his life and he might be the cause of it. It would break Namjoons heart - but Jimin's would stop beating. He wrapped his arms around Jimin as if he was trying to shield him away from any harm. “I never get scared." He answered but they both knew that he was lying.
Jimin reciprocated his hug, holding the other tightly and placing a kiss on his neck softly. He took in his warmth, his smell, his soft skin under his fingertips and because Namjoon didn’t seem eager to let him go, Jimin didn’t either. Instead he dwelled in his embrace a little longer. His hands slipped up, brushing through the gods wet hair, before Jimin whispered into Namjoons ear. “Take me.” His voice was low and raspy, the need pulsating deep within him and he felt hot all over again. “I want you to take me back into bed with you.” Jimin placed a kiss on Namjoon’s collarbone, “If you want me, too.”
Namjoon shuddered from the intensity of his feelings, a full body reaction that Jimin could feel because they were so close to each other. "Yes,” He breathed out "Of course I want you! I always do." He wanted him too badly to be ashamed about how much Jimin controlled his mind and passion right now. The need was burning inside of him, making him feel hot all over and still he didn't want to rush it. He would worship Jimin's body the way the younger deserved and make love to him the way he knew made Jimin lose himself completely. He remembered the way Jimin had looked at him when they had sex the day after he had slept over. Jimin had held onto him, as if he needed to grip him tight to not fall apart and then he had looked up, his lips slightly parted and his face all soft and unguarded. As if he wanted to stay with him, like this - forever. Namjoon hoped Jimin would look at him like that again and he would kiss him with all of his feelings, with every bit of adoration and fondness he had for him before he would give Jimin all the pleasure he could give.
There was a smile on Jimin’s lips and yet, there was a nervous tingle inside of him as he led the god back into the bedroom not caring about drying themselves up in any way. They would probably need a shower right after again. He giggled at the thought, before getting down on bed, crawling back and letting Namjoon get right over him. His breath hitched when he met Namjoon’s gaze that was filled with way more than lust, making him hold his breath.
Namjoon could get lost in the depth of Jimin's beautiful eyes and only the ache in between his legs pulled him back to reality. He trailed a finger down Jimin's body, following droplets that ran down to the hollow of his hips. "I'll make you even wetter for me." He whispered before kissing Jimin like he meant it.
Jimin felt as if he was on fire the moment Namjoon’s lips touched his own, as if he belonged there, right with him and nowhere else. His hands immediately pulled Namjoon closer to him, wanting to feel the heat of his body against his own, making him gasp in sheer anticipation. Namjoon meant every single word and Jimin knew he would scream for him, letting everyone know that he belonged to him.
Everything else slipped away, bit by bit and kiss by kiss. It was just them, in their own little world of touch and skin and pleasure. Jimin's moans went through him like liquid fire, pooling low in his gut, encouraging him to take Jimin higher and higher before he had even entered him.
Jimin slipped his hand between them, grasping his dick to stroke it, making Namjoon gasp. The sweetest sound Jimin had ever heard, making him smile in their kiss. Jimin closed his hands a little tighter around, moving his hand delicately, while he held Namjoon tightly to him. “I need you, please.” Jimin moaned out in a sweet melodic way, “More.”
Namjoon made a choked off sound that he didn't even recognize as his own. "Anything!” He promised heatedly "I'll give you anything you need." He pushed Jimin's thigh upwards, spreading him open, all ready for him to be taken apart and put together by Namjoon alone.
Jimin leaned back, hands gripping the sheets in a weak attempt to hold onto something because he felt as if he was about to lose control already. He watched as Namjoon was stroking himself a few times, positioning himself just right as Jimin was about to relax back, when a loud scream made him snap his eyes open.
“Namjoon!” Hoseok’s voice was loud, a panicked scream and yet it sounded as if the half-god wasn’t quite near the tent and his scream just reached them.
Namjoon's body became rigid as desire and rationality fought against each other. He wanted to ignore Hoseok, he needed Jimin, right now... and yet there was no other choice than to stop this before Hoseok would come crashing into the tent.
"Goddamnit!" He cursed sharply, meaning every word of it. Hoseok sounded scared which meant that there must be something really bad going on. "I have to, I'm sorry…" He murmured, a quick kiss to Jimin’s lips, his only goodbye before he grabbed his tunic to find out what the fuss was all about.
“Wh-what?” Jimin sat up, watching the god ignore him without another word and rush out of the tent at lightning speed. He blinked once, his body shivering from the sudden cold that fell over him where Namjoon had warmed him just seconds ago. He felt lost; alone and his heart ached, when he pulled his legs up curling in on himself. His rational part of his mind knew that something must have been off and yet, his heart had wished for Namjoon to stay, to keep by his side and make him his. He just wanted to be with him - and the realization that he could never be hit him way too hard in this moment, making Jimin clung onto the cushion like it was his only safety.
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He had felt overheated just minutes ago, like he could never ever feel cold again - but it only took one look at Hoseok's face to smother the heat and desire and leave him with cold ashes only. The young god was tense, his eyes wide open in the way that Namjoon knew meant he was scared out of his mind but tried not to show it for the sake of the others around them. There was a splash of blood on his cheek, a heavy contrast against the color of Hoseok's face that looked unusually pale. “There’s a taurus!” He gasped, the disbelief still lacing his words even though it was obvious that this wasn’t a dream, no nightmare they had stumbled into and could wake up from. This was really happening!
Hoseok didn’t wait for an answer as he started running ahead and further into the forest that was surrounding the camp. “It’s way too close!” He shouted, not even looking back as he knew Namjoon wouldn’t wait around and be on his heels. “The young guards spotted it. Jungkook and the others are already there, trying to keep it from coming closer but it’s…” Hoseok gritted his teeth. “It’s different.” He wasn’t sure how else to describe it, to prepare Namjoon somehow because this wasn’t an ordinary taurus like the ones he had seen before. This came somewhere from the depths of hell, it’s only goal to destroy and kill.
Namjoon was fast and yet keeping up with Hoseok wasn’t that easy. There was chaos all around them, with half gods running towards them or stumbling out of their tents with questions on their faces and weapons in their hands. The sudden realization hit him like a blow to the chest: They weren’t ready! They had trained them as best as they could, he had tried to get them to their full potential… and yet here in this fight or flight situation he knew that if he let the Taurus too close blood would be spilled.
Hoseok pulled out his sword effortlessly from where he had kept it on his back while keeping his focus as he ran, following the noises and smell of iron. The moment the others were in sight, Hoseok jumped with a scream, attacking the taurus without a second thought. It wasn’t anticipating him, too busy fighting Jungkook. Still his sword only graces the monster. Hoseok stumbled when he landed, staring at his sword in disbelief. He didn’t miss, not like this. Not ever!
Namjoon had stopped the moment he had seen the monster, standing completely still, his mind running wild. He wasn’t scared but he also couldn’t attack like Hoseok had done, because different from his friend he had noticed the shift in the air, the small change that made breathing feel a little strange. Jungkook was fighting the taurus like a berserk, his weapon a gleaming flash in the air. He got close, really close and for a moment it seemed as if the taurus was retreating - but then it opened its mouth and roared. There was smoke coming out of its mouth and nose, a milky fog that Jungkook breathed in before his arm sank down and he shook his head, trying to get rid of the fuzziness inside his head. Namjoon immediately pulled up his tunic to cover his nose before yelling for the others to do the same.
Yoongi mimicked Namjoon’s movement right away, screaming at the others to cover up but it was a little too late for some of them. Hoseok shook his head aggressively, growling low as he didn’t want the taurus to slow them down by a simple smoke but every attack with his sword didn’t seem to disturb the taurus and instead angered it more, kicking out at anyone close by and hitting Hoseok in his chest.
Yoongi yanked up his arms, closing his eyes although it made him a perfect target for the taurus that was growling again, a deep rumbling sound that had nothing to do with the sound of a normal steer. He used all the strength he could muster to draw as much rain from the sky as he could, knowing that he had succeeded when cold water splashed all over them, shocking Jungkook from his dizzy state and ruining another attack of the strange smoke.
Jungkook threw himself aside, just in time to feel one of the black, crusty horns scape over his armor before he fell, rolling over to get back up on his feet. It was easy for him, his body knew what it was doing, the problem was simply the adrenalin that made him a little more shaky than it should. He wasn’t scared for himself, he was scared for the camp, for Yoongi. No one had ever reached the border of the camp, no one had managed to get actually close and now this oversized, horribly monstrous thing was inside the camp, standing its ground against a bunch of half gods like it was nothing.
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Jimin startled when a scream tore through the noise that was starting to get louder outside his tent. He hadn’t thought much of it, thinking it was Namjoon or the others doing their ‘important god – business’ (Jimin was heavily rolling his eyes in annoyance at the thought). Sitting up on the bed, he narrowed his eyes, trying to locate the sounds, but it seemed as if everyone was just running, screaming, and panicking. Jimin got up, quickly pulling on a shirt and some pants, before opening the tent’s veil to see what the fuss was about. He was almost run over by a group of young half-gods led by an older god telling them to get into the main tent as fast as they could. Jimin furrowed his brows, watching how those who were old enough ran with their weapons held high towards the forest. Half-gods were running in all directions, while Jimin was standing confused and on bare feet in the midst of the camp.
Suddenly it was eerily quiet. There was no bird chirping, no screams or voices echoing over the camp grounds. Not even his own breath, as Jimin held it, eyes wide as he looked around. Something wasn’t right. The ground beneath his feet began to vibrate, making him shiver.
“N-Namjoon?” He called out quietly and a little unsure, turning on his heel slowly. There was an awful, trampling sound coming from the woods shaking the earth under his feet. He called out for him again, but it was barely a whisper as his eyes focused on a pair of red eyes peering at him through the dark forest.
It was infuriating, the way their blades slipped from the taurus’ body, its dark matted fur a barrier like it was made of fiberglass and their weapons simple toys. When Hoseok finally injured the monster with a fiery attack, there was an awfully rotten smell coming from the blood that oozed from the wound. The taurus screamed, a hoarse horrible cry that resonated in their bones. If it hadn’t been for Namjoon who was attacking the taurus like his life depended on it, the monster's rage would have ended in tragedy. Its hooves looked splintered and burnt and yet it shook the ground with every stamp, crushing sticks and stones to dust within seconds. The skin looked weirdly lumpy like there was a disease inside the monster’s body that was just waiting to push out. Yoongi’s attempts to turn the ground the taurus stood on into thick sludge slowed the monster down but it still couldn’t be stopped, not by any of their weapons or attacks. It had been just a moment, one single moment in which Taehyung had stumbled, opening the tight circle that they had kept around the taurus and the monster took its chance. Taehyung could barely save himself from the thundering hooves that landed right beside him but he didn’t hesitate to sprint right after it, yelling desperate warnings to the people around them.
Jimin was frozen on the spot, eyes staring ahead into the taurus’ as it was sprinting right towards him. Everyone else around him started running but Jimin only stumbled back awkwardly. His heart was racing, breath stuck somewhere as he realized that this was one of the monsters Taehyung had been telling him about. But he also said they would never come close to the camp? Jimin screamed, when the full realization hit him that the taurus was aiming at him, making him start to run in a weak attempt to get away from it.
Jimin could hear their voices; Namjoon’s screams clear through the chaos and tumult around him as if his brain knew it would be the last thing he wanted to hear. His voice. No matter how strained it sounded. It almost made him laugh that he thought of him even in the midst of running for his life – but he did and he couldn’t help it. It took only a second of Jimin losing his concentration, making him stumble as he looked over his shoulder to see the taurus running towards him.
Namjoon was running as fast as he could, they all were but he was the one that had most to lose. Jimin. Why hadn’t he told the other to stay inside, to stay safe? Why had he left him alone?
Jin had stayed back, exhausted from an attack where he had tried to blind the monster with all the light he had left in him, which had only confused the monster for a few seconds but had left Jin shaking.
The moment the taurus had laid eyes on the human it had taken aim, galloping at full speed towards him. Tae was yelling for the archers, screaming at them to fire, to stop it, because Jimin was too close and way too vulnerable. Hoseok was helpless, his firestorms too uncontrollable to let loose with a human around which left Namjoon, Yoongi and Jungkook to stop what was happening. Yoongi wasn’t the fastest, not after a fight and with a taurus to chase and Namjoon felt a painful stab of desperation when the half god fell back, trying to stop the monster in other ways.
There wasn’t much time to come up with a plan; nor any time to rethink their choices as it was do or die. In this case it meant death for Jimin.
“Not him, you monster!” Jungkook didn’t blink twice as he sped up, screaming while his eyes turned into slits as he jumped up high in the air. He was mad and furious, wanting to stop the taurus from harming anyone in the camp – especially his friend.
Trying to get back on his feet, the human felt a sudden impact making him fall forward harshly, scraping the ground painfully as something heavy kept him down, covering him wholly.
Namjoon yelled back at Yoongi to concentrate whatever water he could pull from the earth and direct it at the monster while he tried to keep running at full speed while also concentrating his powers and drawing all the electrical current from the atmosphere around him. His power flickered like a bad connection, his fear for Jimin’s life overshadowing his mind. It was like a bad dream, watching Jungkook pass him and then jump as high as he could, landing just barely in front of the taurus and covering Jimin who had turned into a pillar of salt at the sight of that monstrous deadly danger. They both fell to the taurus’ might and the monster stopped, his hooves slithering across the sand as it bowed his head and jabbed out with his horns.
The scream got stuck in his throat, when Jimin realized who was covering him and for a millisecond he thought they were safe. But suddenly time seemed to stop, when he felt another push, making him gasp and Jungkook writhe above him. He felt pressure on him, pushing him deeper into the dirt, a ringing sound in his ear while fog was surrounding him making Jimin feel nauseous.
He hadn’t really thought further than protecting Jimin no matter the cost and despite the imminent danger it came as a shock when the taurus attack hit him. His armor held off most of the force but it dented and then, when the taurus jabbed at him again the horn broke through. He had been injured many, many times before but never like this, with the pressure pushing him down as the daring pain drilled deeper into his chest. He gasped in pain, couldn’t help it even if it meant that Jimin would know but it was too much to take. His mind whited out and then there was another little jolt, when the taurus pulled back his horn and ripped it free. Jungkook couldn’t scream even if he wanted to. There was something wet in his mouth that he couldn’t swallow back and only when the first droplets of blood hit Jimin’s face did he realize that he was bleeding.
“Jungkook!” Jimin was panicking even more now, blinking against the dizziness in a weak attempt to reach out for the half god who was keeping him still under him. “No!” He cried out, reaching for Jungkook’s face to cup his cheeks, not caring a single second longer about the taurus anymore. It was as if everything else around him was happening in a blur and only Jungkook mattered right now. “Keep your eyes open! Stay with me!”
Jungkook felt heavy, like something was weighing him down, pushing him into the dirt which was funny considering that he was the one lying on top of Jimin, not the other way round. He smiled, the taste of blood still lingering in his mouth. “You... need to stay alive for Joon, okay? He needs you.. despite... the prophecy... you shouldn’t...” He swallowed hard. It was getting difficult to talk, difficult to think really. Just one thing was left that he held onto for dear life. “Yoongi...” He whispered his name and he felt cold at the thought of not being able to say goodbye. He tried to turn around but his limbs refused to move and so he watched in confusion as he slipped aside, down over Jimin’s side before he landed on the ground. Strangely he didn’t even feel the impact…
“Shhh, shhh, I’ll get Yoongi. I’ll get him.” Jimin could feel tears running down his cheeks as he soothed over Jungkook’s, holding him tighter as if he could make sure the other would stay warm and safe in his embrace. He didn’t want to let go. Not like this. “I will get him.” He whispered the words again as if Jungkook could still hear him.
Yoongi watched helplessly as the taurus’ horn pierced Jungkook's body, coming out dark and shiny with blood. The earth must have tilted when Jungkook collapsed because he landed hard on his knees and couldn’t get up. He knew that the picture of Jungkook's limp, blood-soaked body hitting the ground would be forever burned into his mind. He only realized that he had screamed Jungkook's name when he ran out of air, and so he was still gasping for air as he raised his hands. His body was shuddering like he might break apart any minute and still he pushed further, closing his eyes and doing what Namjoon had asked him to do; pulling all the water from the ground that he could reach and yanking it up with the desperation of someone who had just seen his lover collapse and knew that if he didn’t stop the taurus right now then there would be nothing left to save.
Someone pulled Jungkook away from him and when Jimin recognized his voice, he took a deep breath. Jin was hovering over the injured half god, hands stretched out over his body as Taehyung ripped open his armor so the other could start healing Jungkook. Jimin nodded absentmindedly, rubbing over his eyes as he stumbled a little, bumping into someone. He felt hot and cold all at the same time, blood on his hands and pale face, watching his friend lying on the ground that had just saved him, fighting for his life. Someone screamed, making Jimin shiver. Tears were rolling down his cheeks, blurring his view even more when he stumbled forward, searching for something to hold on desperately. Tripping over his own feet as the taurus stemmed his hooves in the ground, when suddenly water seemed to rise from it, covering the taurus but Jimin had barely time to understand when he had to shield his eyes from the lightning that was glaring through the sky and into the monster's body, electrocuting it on the spot. Lightning! Jimin’s heart skipped a beat, when he saw the god at the other side focusing all his strength to take the taurus down and although the danger wasn’t over, yet, he couldn’t help but feel relieved. Slowly he got back on his feet, wavering, as he walked ahead, focused on Namjoon and only him.
Namjoon threw everything he had against the taurus and then some more. There would be no second attack so he had to make this one count. The water that Yoongi provided conducted his electricity perfectly while amplifying his powers. The taurus couldn’t counter their unified strength, for a moment it kept standing as the lightning sliced crackling through its body just to collapse a moment later. The monster looked dead but Hoseok used all of his fire powers to burn it to coal just to be sure, as soon as Jin and the others were out of his reach.
Namjoon felt lightheaded from the exertion, his muscles weak and trembling but he was still standing and he would make sure to keep it that way no matter what. Jimin needed him to catch him. The human had walked through the chaos right towards him, completely focused on him as if he was too overwhelmed to consider anything else but giving himself over to Namjoon’s protection.
The moment Namjoon’s eyes met his, Jimin broke apart, choking on a sob as he started to run the last few meters towards him. He let himself fall easily, knowing the other would catch him. “I’m…I’m sorry. I am so sorry. He’s hurt because of me.” Jimin cried out, hands gripping Namjoon’s clothes tight. “Everyone was gone…I was scared. I didn’t know. I didn’t mean to…” The cries washed over his words and Jimin shook with the impact of emotions he felt. He felt so god damn lost, falling apart right in Namjoon’s arms.
↳ Everyone told him that love was the highest aim, that it was what completes you and made you happy…but he was never lucky like that. It just took a piece of him and left scars on his heart every time. He was done with that. He had given up on love a long time ago so he should stick to it or else not only he would be affected.
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He glanced up at the luxury property as he crossed the street walking towards it. A massive twenty-something story modern building of tinted glass and stone. In front of it, there was a doorman wearing white gloves and dressed in a long red coat hailing for a taxi for an old man, before opening the door for him with a big smile. A shy thank you came from his lips, as he slipped into the building where he felt even more out of place than before. Maybe he should have decided to wear something else? He had never been to this part of the town and had never planned to do so. Usually, he had no business being here. But he really needed the money.
He frowned, trying to ignore the fact that the chandelier hanging in the lobby probably cost more than he had ever spent in his entire life, walking up to the elevators to push the button, Jimin took a deep breath.
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"Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, jingle all the way!" His voice was echoing through the hallway, as Jungkook wiggled happily, dancing around, while holding a bunch of folders in his hands. "Oh, what fun it is to ride…" His singing stopped abruptly, when someone's chest hit his nose, making him stumble back. Jungkooks gaze wandered up the dark blue tie until he met his boss's eyes. "I know, I know. You're more the Halloween type of guy but the spooky season is over, Mr. Kim. Only four more weeks until Christmas!" A big grin appeared on his face as he pushed the folders into Namjoons hold. "No more warlocks, demons or witches. Just cinnamon, cookies, presents ...and love. It's my personal mission to get you into the mood, sir."
“Then I’m afraid I have to tell you your personal mission is bound to fail spectacularly.” He wipes a bit of glitter from the folders that he has no idea where it came from as Jungkook isn’t carrying actual Christmas decoration but he wouldn’t be surprised if Jungkook love for Christmas would manifest in glitter that magically appears on people who hate Christmas whenever he is near.
He wonders how someone can be so happy about a season where you have to hear the same songs you had to listen to all the years before, where everyone is stressed but points out that it's about ‘peace and family’ while everyone is getting crazy about how many presents they still have to buy and how much money it’s going to cost. He hates it with a passion, honestly, but keeps it to himself. Maybe it’s also because it’s supposed to be the ‘season of love’ and he closed that chapter a long, long time ago.
Jungkook frowned a little, but it was soon replaced with a smile again. “Are you always this self-fulfilling prophecy type? With this mood, how are you supposed to even enjoy the most wonderful time of the year? He sang the last part of it, posing as he stretched out his arms with jazz hands as if he’d just finished a massive dance piece waiting for his applause. But there was none. “Can’t believe I took the spot,” He sighed dramatically, “If I had known I’d be working for the grinch himself…” Jungkook grinned teasingly, knowing that Namjoon could take a joke - or else he really wouldn’t have been working for him as his personal assistant. It was his dream job actually.
When he first arrived at the interview, Jungkook didn’t think he’d stand a chance against all the other people with far more expertise than he had. Kim Designs was a very well-known Company, that Jungkook always had admired and in a ‘go big or go home’ moment, he had filled out the application in the middle of the night, a little frustrated and drunk on wine after being dismissed for the nth time by various of companies because of his lack of experience. And to his own surprise, the former assistant had called him in for an interview. The elegance, the simplicity and yet, the intricate little details that were Kim Namjoon’s trademark were always a personal favorite of Jungkook and although he still wasn’t so sure why he had picked him, he was happily working for him now.
“But you’re coming to the office party, right?” Jungkook asked with a raised eyebrow, before another sigh came from him. “The Christmas party? In your office? That is every year and you never attend?” The ring of the doorbell made Jungkook walk a little more backwards towards the elevator that was about to arrive on their level, without leaving his boss out of view. “I told everyone you were coming this year. Said you were really happy about it!”
Namjoon just pulled a face, “You’re lucky I need you or I would send you straight out to door so you can bring your Christmas-nonsense somewhere else!” The truth was Jungkook was the best that could have happened to this company and he was really fond of him so he would keep him no matter how crazy he would get during those last two months of the year.
The party would probably be like every year: He paid for it, for delicious food and colorful drinks, for decorations and little surprises - all made by a party company of course so he didn’t have to even step foot in the room. No one expected him to be there anyways, except for Jungkook maybe, who somehow never ran out of hope and determination.
“You can say it, Joon! You love me!” Jungkook winked at him, before turning around swiftly just right at the moment the elevator stopped. He pushed the button and the two metal doors slid open. Knowing about Namjoon’s appointment, Jungkook was keeping a smile on his face, awaiting the substitute maid that Hayoung wanted to send in, while she was on vacation.
Inside the elevator, he was realizing that he was facing the wrong way, Jimin turned around with blushed cheeks. “I’m here to see Kim Namjoon. I’m supposed to be taking over for Hayoung.” He spoke as calm as he could, trying to cover up the fact how nervous he was. He knew who Kim Namjoon was. Everyone did.
“That would be me.” Namjoon tried to hide the fact that the person in front of him was nothing like he had expected. Hayoung was a sweet old woman, the motherly type and somehow when she had said she would get someone to cover for her during her holiday Namjoon had thought she would ask a friend, someone her age. However, the boy in front of him couldn’t be older than himself! And he was pretty enough to be a model with full lips and a soft smile that turned a little shy when Namjoon looked too long at him. He cleared his throat, getting himself together before walking ahead. “Let’s go to my office, there we can do the formalities and we can decide when exactly you will start. I suppose Hayoung already explained all your duties to you before she sent you here?”
Jimin gave him a nod, passing Jungkook with a smile, who turned back around to let his eyes wander up and down the maid’s back. His eyes widened as he raised his eyebrows at Namjoon, pursing his lips into an appreciative nod. Pointing at the young man, he gave his boss a thumbs up, his mouth shaping all kinds of ‘wow’ and ‘omg’ words as he walked into the elevator. To top it all off Jungkook began to form hearts with his hands before he started to hum ‘all I want for Christmas’ again.
Namjoon furrowed his brows, shaking his head at Jungkook to tell him to stop. He received a very confused look from Jimin and realized that the younger’s relaxed and confident facade was slowly but surely starting to crumble. Was he scared of him? It didn’t surprise him when people from outside believed the media that painted him as an ice cold, scary, power hungry man because of his sudden success but he would have thought that Hayoung had told Jimin that he wasn’t like that. He opened the door for Jimin and the younger almost stumbled when he stepped on the carpet.
What a great start for someone who was supposed to clean his precious apartment…
Jimin sat down on one of the chairs in front of Namjoon’s desk, folding his hands together to keep them from nervously shaking. Was his expression already a ‘no’? Had he found someone else?
“Hayoung told me everything I need to know.” He began answering Namjoon’s question from before. “What your preferences are, where I can find everything, and she gave me a list of duties that need to be done daily or weekly. Oh, and of course the list of things I shouldn’t touch. She made sure I studied it well, before coming here, so I hope I can replace her for her vacation accordingly.” Jimin took out a thin folder, holding it out for Namjoon to take. “My personal information as requested.”
Namjoon put it aside right away, never taking his gaze from Jimin. He could read that later. What was way more important to him was if he could trust Jimin to stick to the rules, to not sniff around or steal or…worse. “Why did you take this job, Jimin? I’m sure you have better options than cleaning, don’t you?” He cut straight to the point.
Jimin froze on the spot like a deer in headlights.
“I mainly work as a florist but as you might know, it’s a job you have to do with all of your heart and yet, it doesn’t pay much. That’s how I know Hayoung. She always comes to buy fresh flowers for years. I assume some of them were even for your apartment.” He explained without hesitation. “I’m not really the type to work in a bar or be a waiter. I don’t mind cleaning, though and Hayoung has been speaking so kindly about you.” He smiled at Namjoon, feeling a lot more at ease the more he was talking. “And it’s Christmas, Mr. Kim. I hope you don’t mind me saying this, but I could use a little extra money.”
“Money won’t be the problem, I pay well - if you do your job right. If you have a problem or need more cleaning supplies or anything comes up you can talk to me. And I mean talk to me first. My apartment is very personal and private and exclusively visited by me. As you might have guessed there are things that are of utmost importance to me. I am very peculiar about order and privacy and that you keep everything you see and hear to yourself. Do you think you can handle the weight of this responsibility?” He downright stared at Jimin by now who didn’t seem to know where to look.
“Absolutely,” Jimin’s smile reached his ears, looking up at him with a smile, before averting his gaze shyly again. In front of him sat a man with way more influence than he could ever dream of. He could destroy him and his reputation with a snap of his fingers. Jimin had absolutely no interest in angering him. Hayoung had explained it to him perfectly, the need for order and privacy, when it came down to the newest collection. Just one word to the wrong person could mean a great damage for Kim Designs.
“Then I’m glad to have you here.” He pushed the paperwork over to Jimin. “Please fill those in before you start. The money will be transferred to you at the end of your job. Two weeks, is it? Unless you need it sooner, then I can talk to Jungkook and he will figure something out as I trust you wouldn’t get Hayoung or yourself into trouble by just taking the money and vanishing.”
“That’s fine,” Jimin took a pen and began to fill out the form quickly but thoroughly. “When do you want me to start?” He asked, lifting his head to look at Namjoon again. “Oh, Hayoung hadn’t told me about it, but I happened to notice there was no decoration. Do you want me to set up some Christmas lights? I bet they would look great in your entrance.”
“No!” He blurted out, startling Jimin so much the pen slipped over the paper. He felt immediately sorry for him. “Ah, sorry for that, it’s just... I don’t really like the whole Christmas ordeal. It’s Jungkook who makes a fuss about it. Jungkook my personal assistant, you’ve seen him pass you at the elevator but I’m sure you’ll get to know him properly some other time, he basically handles my schedule on his own for me.” The alarm on his watch reminded him that he had to be in a zoom meeting in ten minutes, so he got up and Jimin mirrored him right away. “As for when you start, the sooner the better.” He got out his set of spare keys from the drawer and gave them over to Jimin. “These are my keys, don’t lose them or you’ll have to pay for the locksmith. You can let yourself in whenever you want, I often work late so you can clean whenever your other job allows it. Take your time in the beginning, I’d rather pay for an extra hour than coming home to a half-cleaned apartment.”
Still confused about his behavior but with a smile, Jimin took the keys from him. “I will do my best.” Was all he could say, before Namjoon had closed the office door right in his face, leaving Jimin startled once more.
Taking his bag, Jimin placed it on the kitchen counter and looked around the apartment. He could hear faint noises of a conference call behind the office door and because he didn’t want to be noisy and listen, Jimin took out his notepad, where he had scribbled down everything important that Hayoung had told him.
The apartment was far bigger than he had imagined, so Jimin was glad for the order of tasks he was given or else he’d have probably felt a little overwhelmed. After dusting off the shelves and cleaning up each and every counter, Jimin was sweeping the floor, making sure he didn’t miss a spot, and everything was back at its place just like before. Not an inch too far to the left or right. Just like Namjoon wanted it.
Hayoung would have been proud of him, Jimin thought to himself, when he pushed the button of the elevator again, waiting with a content smile.
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“So, when was the moment you wanted to tell me Hayoung would send such a bombshell, huh? Is he single? Maybe I could slip my number in...or drop my card here somewhere...He probably is married, right?” Jungkook let out a small whine, as he looked up from his notepad, where he had scribbled down everything Namjoon had said in the last twenty minutes. “You know what you should have done, make him wear a maid’s costume.” He grinned, leaning back a little, “I’m just joking!” Raising his hands in defense, he added quietly, “You can’t deny he’d look good in it, or well, he probably looks good in anything. What was his name again?”
“I didn’t know who Hayoung would send and I also don’t care how he looks.” The last part was a blatant lie, but he knew if he confessed that he thought Jimin was very attractive Jungkook would never let him live it down. Also, he refused imagining Jimin in a maid costume (maybe at home in his bedroom when he was alone...)
“I don’t know if Jimin is married…” Jimin didn’t wear a ring on his finger but maybe he was wearing it on a necklace under his clothes “...but you better be quick if you want to ask him out because he will only be here for a couple of weeks.”
He placed his pen aside and looked directly at Jungkook. “Is there anything else on my schedule today? If not I’ll leave you to your swooning over Jimin to make some private calls.”
Jungkook shook his head, as he got up and took his bag with him. On his way out, the elevator already opened up before he could even push the button and Jimin smiled right back at him. Jungkook greeted him with a light bow, slipping into the elevator while the other passed him.
Jimin was holding onto something wrapped in paper and only the green ends sticking out told Namjoon what it was: flowers.
“I thought you might like them on your dinner table?” The younger man walked up to Namjoon, showing him the bouquet of flowers. “Do you like them? I arranged them just how I’d normally do it for Hayoung, just added a little more...now that I know what your lovely home looks like.” His eyes fell onto the phone in the other’s hand and the papers in front of him that indicated the other was still working and quickly added. “Maybe they make working a little easier if you can look at something pretty. I’ll put them in a vase for you and then you can decide.”
“That’s nice.. thank you.” Namjoon was a little overwhelmed. Normally he asked Hayoung to get flowers for birthdays or celebrations; he rarely got them for himself for no reason. However, Jimin had a well-trained eye and the light, soft colors brightened the room very nicely. The call that he was about to make was forgotten as he put the phone aside, following Jimin into the kitchen where the younger was busy filling the vase. “Did the cleaning go well?” He asked after a moment of silence, because he didn't know how else to start a conversation with Jimin.
“Yeah,“ Jimin cocked his head aside, looking at Namjoon with a smile. “Did I miss anything last night? I’m sorry if I missed a spot, I tried working off the list Hayoung gave me. Maybe you want to look it over and see if everything is included?” He arranged the flowers a little more, so they looked perfect, before turning it around to Namjoon to make him see. “I didn’t vacuum your office though, as you were still working when I was finishing everything. Are you always working this late, Mr. Kim?”
“No, no, it was perfect.” Had he sounded like he was questioning Jimin or wanted to reprimand him? Namjoon pressed his lips together. He really didn’t have a talent for small talk. He could handle a room full of people easily - if it was a meeting. But as soon as he tried to talk casually with someone it backfired.
“You made the right decision, please don’t try to vacuum my office while I’m still in it.” He tried a small smile. “I’m in contact with people from various time zones that's why I’ll have to be in my office during strange hours.” He explained, keeping it to himself that yesterday he had simply lost track of time.
“Just making sure you’re not overworking yourself. Even a busy man like you need to rest. I don’t think you come up with all your ideas on sleep deprivation…” Jimin pushed the vase over to Namjoon carefully. “Do you mind placing it onto the table for me?” He turned around to open the cabinet with the cleaning supplies to get out all the things he needed today. There was no need to do all the rooms daily, so he was switching routines, taking out the piece of paper again to check Hayoung's notes.
Namjoon didn’t move, holding the vase to his chest but keeping his eyes on Jimin, fixated by the way the younger licked his lips in thoughts while studying his list or how he pushed the hair away from his face. He wondered if it was as soft as it looked…
He was about to head to the stairs that lead to Namjoon’s bedroom, when Jimin noticed the vase still being in his hands. Jimin chuckled, looking up the taller man. “The dinner table, Mr. Kim. Or do you want it to be somewhere else? Should I take them up to your bedroom maybe?” Namjoon’s stare made him nervous, the long gaze he was holding made him avert his own. “Is…is there something on my face?” Jimin wiped over his cheeks nervously. He had quickly eaten some sandwich on his way over here, after he had closed his shop, so he wondered if there was sauce on his face. That would be more than embarrassing!
“Ah, dinner table of course!” He rather had Jimin thinking that he hadn’t been sure where to put the flowers then confess that he had been caught by how beautiful Jimin was. He was also pretty sure that Jimin was doing all those lovely little things that made him so charming without even realizing it. “Your face is fine.” He answered Jimin’s question a little stupidly, leaving it at that without giving another explanation, simply because he didn’t have any that wouldn’t include how he could stare at Jimin for hours without any reason.
Jimin couldn’t help but giggle at Namjoon’s cuteness. It was strange to see a man, who he only thought of a well-known designer, someone wealthy and smart so flustered out of a sudden. It was kind of cute.
Walking up the staircase, Jimin smiled at the other over his shoulder when out of a sudden he stumbled forward and over the rug that was laid out at the top. Falling hard on his knees, Jimin yelped in pain, just for it to turn into laughter, quickly giving Namjoon a sign that he was doing okay.
Namjoon hurried over to him, nonetheless. “Are you okay? Did you slip?” Jimin fell so quickly that he hadn’t seen anything at all. Hopefully the other wasn’t hurt because - and he felt a little guilty thinking this - if he couldn't come clean then Namjoon would have no possibility to see him again. And he really wanted to see him…
“I’m fine,” Jimin was about to get up, when Namjoon’s strong grip pulled him up easily. “Oh, please don’t worry.” He quickly waved the other off, I just stumbled over your rug, that’s all. I’m usually not very clumsy, but I think looking one way and going the other is never a good idea.” His eyes fell down to where Namjoon was still holding onto him and his heart skipped a beat, quickly trying to cover the blush appearing on his cheeks while he brushed off his knees. “It’s best I fall up the stairs, not down, right?”
Namjoon chuckled. “If you put it that way then yes, please only fall up the stairs.” They were standing a little too close together from how he had pulled Jimin up but neither of them stepped away. Up close like this he could see Jimin’s eyelashes that fanned out beautifully, hiding Jimin’s eyes with the way the younger was looking down right now. There was a rosy blush high on Jimin’s cheekbones and Namjoon almost brushed over it out of instinct, before he quickly stepped away, shocked by his own desires. What the hell was he doing here?
Jimin flinched from the sudden step back when moments before he had gotten lost in Namjoon’s eyes. “I ehm…I need to be in your bedroom.” He stuttered the words nervously, realizing too late how they sounded. “I mean…clean your bedroom. I wanted to change the sheets and…that’s where I need to be. Not in the sheets, I eh…” Jimin was about to slap himself, feeling his cheeks flush red as he grabbed the cleaning utensils again and taking another step away from Namjoon.
With that Jimin vanished so quickly Namjoon couldn’t even utter another word. Which was probably better because else he might have told that he would very much like it to have Jimin in his bedroom and in his sheets.
Namjoon shook his head hoping to get rid of those strange ideas. What was he doing? One night stands where fine but this? This was dangerous. He had given up on love a long time ago so he should stick to it or else not only he would be affected but also Jimin.
The poor boy had no idea what he had gotten himself into, he was just sweet and charming and Namjoon should make sure to keep his distance from now on if he didn’t want to destroy that.
A/N: Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells... Let’s get into the christmas mood with a little love story shall we ;) Once more we couldn’t keep ourselves from writing our favorite pairings. Thats how it is now lmao. Anyways...why is Namjoon afraid of affecting someone with falling in love? What’s happening there huh???
↳ Everyone told him that love was the highest aim, that it was what completes you and made you happy…but he was never lucky like that. It just took a piece of him and left scars on his heart every time. He was done with that. He had given up on love a long time ago so he should stick to it or else not only he would be affected.
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His eyes were narrowed as he watched him with intent.
“You shouldn’t mess with the occult.” He didn’t even ask, before taking a seat right in front of the stranger, teacup still in hand, while he let his fingers drum against the porcelain in a melodic rhythm. Leaning his head aside, a smile pulled at the corner of his lips. “It usually backfires when you’re a mere human.”
Namjoon startled when the stranger sat down at his table, talking before Namjoon even had time to realize that the other was talking to him. He quickly shut the book, placing it cover down on the table so the other couldn’t read the title even though the vague comment suggested that he already knew what kind of book Namjoon was reading.
“Ah, I’m just reading this for fun, of course I don’t believe in it!” His cheeks heated and he felt strangely caught in the act even though he didn’t need to explain himself to some stranger.
“Sure, you don’t. That’s what all of them say and then they regret calling for a demon.” He leaned a little more over the table, eyeing the man a little more thoroughly. He was tall, handsome, dark hair falling into his face and he wondered what a man like him could want. “Will you tell me yourself or do I need to tickle it out of you?” Yoongi teased the man, taking another sip from his tea. “Maybe I can help with what you’re looking for.”
“Demon? I’d never… they don’t exist! And even if why would I risk something like that!” How he wished there were a better solution, a real one that didn’t have him grasping at straws. His life was falling apart, slowly but surely and if he didn’t do something then he would be bankrupt and lost by the end of the months. There was nothing left to do but worse of all...he was alone. He was desperately, utterly alone. The pain seared through him again at the thought of his boyfriend - ex-boyfriend - who had left him there, in the hallway, giving back the ring they had worn for months. Of course, Namjoon hadn’t really thought that they would marry after he had given him that ring, it was just a symbol, just a tiny gesture that he loved him, with all his heart, that he wanted to stay with him, bind his live to him… he stopped his thoughts before the well-known feeling of his throat constricting and his eyes burning would take over and he would started to cry in front of that stranger that had decided coming up to him and talking nonsense was a good idea.
“You know lying to me won’t help when I see right through you. You’re hurt.” Yoongi pinpointed right away, “Awfully hurt and you’re desperate enough to look for an out. I guess nothing else helped. No one else there to share money. So…” He clicked his tongue, leaning his chin on his hands that he folded together, gazing into Namjoon’s eyes. “How can a witch like me help you.”
“Okay, that’s enough, I won’t let you talk to me like th…” His voice died out, his anger fading until it only left a mixture of wariness and hope. “Did you say witch? What do you mean by that? Are you telling me you’re going to read the cards for me? Or wave some pendulum and everything will get better?” He didn't dare to ask the other if he had actual magic powers but anything in him wanted to believe that exactly that was the case that the strange man in front of him could wipe away his pain and sorrow by flicking a magic wand.
“I could do that, yeah...” Yoongi hummed, “But I don’t exactly think you were looking for that so… tell me, what is it I can help you with…” His eyes never left Namjoon’s who suddenly had gotten a glint in them that told Yoongi that he had found a desperate human, ready to give everything.
“Okay, let’s just pretend for a second that you could help me - what exactly would you do? I don’t think you would lend me money and fix my problems for free. What would be in it for you?” He fixated the other who did not look like he was some magical being. His hair had an unnatural color, and he wore strange clothes and jewelry but with a bit of hair day and a shopping trip at hot topic anyone could make themselves look like that.
“That actually depends on what you need. Every spell, every deal or potion is different, just as individual as the one asking for it. So, you need to be clear of what you want. The more I know, the more I can help you.” He put his tea back down, pursing his lips as he noticed it being empty already. Hovering a finger over the empty cup, Yoongi began to swirl it around and slowly with every swirl the tea filled itself up again. “And of course, nothing is for free. There’s always a crux of the matter, but it depends if you’re willing to pay the price.”
“Oh, of course, I should have thought of that, so how much is it if..” Yoongi Swirled his fingers and Namjoon forgot what he had wanted to say. His mind went totally blank when he saw the cup filing itself. His first instinct was that this was a trick, that this was some scam to get people’s money but there was something in that stranger's face, a spark in his eyes that told him everything he needed to know. This was magic! The real deal. Everything he had ever dared to hope for was suddenly within reach. Wild, unadulterated joy filled his heart and he let himself imagine how it would feel to be free of that pain, free of his sorrows, free of everything that had weighted him down these last few weeks and made him feel like there was a noose around his neck pulling tighter and tighter. “I want you to fix my life!” He whispered breathlessly, “I want you to fix everything - and I’ll pay whatever it costs.”
“Everything? Oh,” Yoongi chuckled, “I can’t fix everything. There’s always a loss, so you have to be detailed with me. Do you want money? Luck? Love? What is it exactly that you’re seeking?” Tipping his chin, he studied Namjoon again, “I told you, I need to know more…so spill it, human.”
Namjoon shook his head. “Not love. I’m done with that. Everyone tells you that love is the highest aim, that it’s what completes you and makes you happy… but I was never lucky like that. It just took a piece of me and left scars on my heart every time. And after the last time... I’m just finished. I want to concentrate on myself for once. My rent for next month is due next week and I haven’t even paid it for this one simply because I don’t have any! I will lose the apartment if I don’t get some money soon, because I’ve ignored a letter too many about how ‘this is the last warning’. I have no food left, no friends or family to help because I moved here for my partner and put all my time and energy in the relationship. I’ve gotten none of the jobs I applied for and to be honest I don’t even want to get them because it’s not what I want to do with my life. I have ideas, lots of them, but neither the contacts nor the money to do anything about it. So, I don’t know what exactly it would take to do something about it but if your magic can help then I’m all up for it.”
A smirk appeared on Yoongi’s lips. “Oh, that makes it a lot easier. Fortune, money, knowledge and a little bit of luck is that I can give to you just for one little thing in return.” He licked the remains of tea off his spoon and took his time, before finishing his sentence. “Everyone you love, you truly deeply love, will get hurt. One way or another. But if you’re not up for love anymore, you shouldn’t care about that little, small detail. It shouldn’t bother you.” Yoongi got up, pushing the chair back in place, stretching himself just a little before he walked ahead. He stopped, peeking over his shoulder. “What do you say, Kim Namjoon. Do we have a deal?”
Namjoon furrowed his brows. “That’s the strangest deal I’ve ever heard of! Shouldn’t you want like… a piece of my soul or my first born or something like that? I’m not in love with anyone right now and if it’s up to me I won’t fall in love ever again. Because I’m sick of ending up lost and betrayed and hurting every time. So even if I might fall in love against my will I dont mind if its them hurting for once. We have a deal, witch!” He held out his hand and the other gripped it with his delicate hand. Yoongi’s grip was strong and relentless and Namjoon swallowed hard when a rush of heat went through his palm, travelling up his arm. For a second fear crept up inside of him as he wondered if he’d made the wrong decision, but he calmed down quickly. This was the best deal he had ever made! He would get what he wanted - without having to pay anything in return. Nothing that really counted for him anyways…
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Jimin blew a string of hair out of his face, looking down at the small mountain of laundry he had collected and was trying to push into the washing machine. He was actually kind of proud how he was holding up so far and Namjoon had shown himself as a kindhearted man - at least when he was around. Usually when Jimin was in his apartment the other was either out working or on his phone, locking himself in his office again. He pushed the button, smiling when the machine began to swirl the dirty laundry and so he turned around with a satisfied sigh.
Jimin yawned tiredly, grabbing his jacket to pull it halfway over his frame when he saw Namjoon's back. The other was still wearing his suit, all dressed up as he usually did. It was no surprise seeing him like that and Jimin wondered if he'd ever seen Namjoon wear anything else but suits at home. The first thing he did was switching his jeans for sweatpants the moment he was home. Did Namjoon sleep in a suit as well?
"Wait for me, please!" He called out, quickening his steps.
Quickly Namjoon reached out to stop the door from closing. “Oh, I didn't know that you were here.” He had needed to get something from his office and because it had been so quiet, and the lights went on and off automatically he had thought that he was here alone. “Did you finish for today?” He asked the younger with a polite smile.
“I was in the laundry room.” Jimin nodded, mimicking his smile as he came to a halt right next to Namjoon. The other was way taller and broader than him and now that he stood right by his side it was even more evident how small he was. “But I’m finished now, so i’m heading home.” His eyes wandered down to where the shirt was straining against Namjoon’s chest. “And you? Are you off to get some drinks...with friends or…?” He didn’t really finish his question, not really sure if Namjoon liked personal questions - but Jimin was actually curious. He hadn’t seen any hints of a lover, nor really any friends.
“Oh, I’m not finished yet I just needed some papers. “ He couldn’t remember the last time he went out for drinks for fun. He went occasionally with business partners or to discuss ideas if someone preferred to meet in such a location but even then did he only drink what he had to so that his head would be clear enough to still talk business. Work had become his life and he wouldn’t have it any other way! Just sometimes on very rare occasions (like now) could he feel a dull ache in his chest as if he might be missing out on something. However, he knew that he wasn’t.
This was the better version of his life.
Jimin chuckled, “You’re really a workaholic, aren’t you? It’s half past ten and you’re on your way to your office.” He shook his head in amusement. “Hayoung told me how much you’re working but…you’re like…always working… I should kidnap you and take you to a bar.” Jimin winked teasingly at the other, giggling softly as he looked up at the numbers changing on the board showing which level they were.
“Honestly, I’d rather spend my time doing something important than wasting it on small talk and alcohol.” He answered curtly. “One hour at the office can bring me closer to my goals but one hour out drinking can only bring me headaches and a loss of money.”
“Oh, sure, yeah…” Jimin bit his lip, feeling his cheeks blush again. He felt stupid for teasing, for trying to be quirky and ask Namjoon something so personal, when the other so obviously didn’t want to talk to him. “I guess that’s how you’ve got all of this. You seem really focused and that’s good. I’m sorry for my inconsiderate question. I guess, I just wanted to tease a smile from you.”
Namjoon was honestly surprised. “Why would you want that?” Before he could think about Jimin’ strange statement there was a small jolt, and the elevator came to a halt. Automatically Namjoon reached out to open the door when he saw the number that indicated that they hadn’t arrived at their destination yet. It flickered - and then the lights went out.
Jimin let out a scream, jumping aside and right against Namjoon who he couldn’t see in the dark. He was halfway stumbling, falling into Namjoons arms and out of instinct, his fingers digged deep into his arm, holding onto the only thing that was close enough in the dark. The darkness only lasted a second before the lights were back up.
“That’s the emergency generator. There must have been an issue with the electricity.” He swallowed hard, trying to concentrate on anything but Jimin’s body pressed against his. The younger was holding onto him for dear life as if he was afraid the elevator might fall at any second. “We’re safe, nothing will happen. It’s just a technical thing, don’t worry.” His arm started to hurt from how tightly Jimin gripped it, but he didn’t mention it.
Jimin loosened his hold but didn’t let go entirely. “W-what do you mean? We’re stuck?” He sucked in a sharp breath, trying to keep control over his breathing but he failed miserably. Jimin’s eyes flickered to the buttons. “Can we call someone? Oh god…” The panic began to settle in.
“Jimin?” He could feel the boy starting to tremble and so he took both of Jimin’s hands in his, trying to make the other focus on him instead of his panic. “There is no need to be afraid. I have an automatic security system; someone has already been notified that we’re stuck in here. It might take them a little while to arrive and I’m sure you can think of a better way to spend your free time, but you don’t have to be afraid, really. Why don’t we talk about something nice until they arrive? Would that make you feel better?”
“Y-yes?” Jimin looked up, trying to hide his nervousness behind a strained smile. “I’m sorry…I’m still holding onto you, right.” He wanted to pull his hands away, but Namjoon took them in his and Jimin held his breath. It felt as if the air was getting thinner and the metal box seemed to get only smaller, but his eyes were only on Namjoon. He trusted him. “Something nice, please…” Jimin whispered, “Y-you start.”
Namjoon blinked. His mind was empty. Something nice… something Jimin might enjoy… why couldn’t he think of something outside of work? When Jimin started to worry his lip and look all panicked again he blurted out the first thing that came to his mind. “I don’t like mint ice cream because I think it’s the worst combination of flavors ever combined, and mint rather belongs in toothpaste than into sweets.”
Jimin just blinked at Namjoon for a moment, before snorting, “That’s…not something nice, Namjoon.” He shook his head fondly, breathing felt a little easier now. “I love sunflowers. Especially wild ones when they grow as tall as…as you.” Jimin took a deep breath, slowly breathing out again.
“Oh, really? I actually know a field about half an hour from here. They don’t all grow that tall because it’s a field where you can buy and cut them but if you visit there late the ones that are left will be the tallest.” He could easily picture it, him and Jimin driving there and taking a walk between the flowers. It would be a sunny day and maybe they could get dinner after...
A sudden jolt of the elevator made Jimin forget everything and wrap his arms around Namjoon without any second thought. Squeezing his eyes shut, he held onto him for dear life, thinking that the elevator was finally free falling – but it didn’t move. Instead, he could feel his knees giving in, wobbling like jelly as he tried to find his grounding again.
“Maybe we should sit down while we wait?” Namjoon’s throat felt a little dry but he knew he needed to do something before his body reacted to the way Jimin was pressed up against him. He was embarrassingly responsive when it came to soft skin and the hard planes of muscle Jimin combined.
“O-okay,” Jimin didn’t move away, but only let Namjoon guide him down to sit, where he could still stay close by his side. “I’m sorry,” He mumbled, slowly taking his hands off Namjoon, where he had still held on to his arm like the scaredy cat he was. “Again…” Jimin sighed, leaning his head back against the cool wall. “Being locked in like that scares me…”
“There is no need to apologize. You’re doing fine!” He leaned in a little to whisper conspiratorially to him, “I’m only so calm because this has happened before. I was totally freaked out the first time, including some really embarrassing moments where I tried to open the elevator door with my bare hands or tried to open the emergency hatch above us by throwing my shoe at it. It didn’t work by the way.”
It was easier to breathe with Namjoon next to him. Something about him, his voice, and the way he leaned against him, made Jimin feel a lot safer. "It never happened to me before. I have to walk up the fifth floor to my apartment every time." Jimin spoke quietly, relaxing a little more, his shoulder leaning against Namjoons. He could feel the warmth come from him and Jimin had to fight the urge to lean in just a little more. " Can I tell you a secret?" Jimin turned to look at Namjoon, a little smile pulling at his lips, "Dont take it the wrong way, please. I kind of imagined you... differently."
Namjoon hummed in acknowledgement. That’s where the other got his firm ass from, walking all those stairs at least twice every day. It was cozy like this, with Jimin leaning against him as if they were friends. Namjoon wished they were. Or not ...friends, more than that…
He chuckled at the other’s confession. “How did you expect me to be then? Older? Wearing fancy shoes and lots of rings every day?” People were mostly surprised by his age, that’s why he was working so hard. To make up for it. And for the way he had gotten here.
"No, I knew you were kind and.... very structured. Hayoung told me a lot about you." There was a light blush on Jimin’s cheeks, when he thought of the many times Hayoung had tried to tell him how amazing the other was, or how cute they would be together. Jimin had smiled, waving it off as a daydream. No one like Namjoon would be interested in someone normal like him. And still, the moment she had asked for his help to take over for her vacation Jimin hadn't even hesitated. Not for the money per se, but because he was curious. "I didn't think you'd be so..." Jimin bit his lip, "There's only Jungkook and Hayoung... I've never seen anyone else around you. You're always by yourself. I never see you wear sweatpants or anything else but a suit. You're always working, Namjoon. Don't you feel lonely sometimes? What about Christmas? Will you visit your family? "
Namjoon cocked his head. “So, what you are saying is that you think I’m lonely and unable to relax? And you also don’t like my suits?” He gave the younger an amused look, “Do you really think it’s smart to insult your boss while you’re locked in with him?” He had hoped that Jimin would just let it go but the other’s worried gaze didn’t change and so he sighed and shrugged his shoulders. “I don’t know what I’m doing on Christmas, actually. We will have an office party a few days prior if you want to come. The food is delicious and Jungkookie always chooses the best decoration.” Or so he had heard.
“No, I didn’t mean it like that...I was just wondering about...you...your life,” Jimin said, turning a little more towards Namjoon. “It’s probably not smart either to wonder about if your boss is happy.” He let his gaze linger on him a little longer, feeling his own heartbeat quicken. “Are you inviting me to a party, Mr. Kim?” Jimin winked teasingly, nudging Namjoon’s side. “If you’ll be there, then I’ll come if you want me to. Will there be mulled wine?”
“Oh, uhm, yes, of course, as an employee of mine you should totally be there. “Hopefully, he could get to Jungkook before the other told Jimin that he normally never went to the Christmas parties. “Yeah, I will be there.” For Jimin he would put up with Christmas music and fairy lights and glitter and everything else. It couldn’t hurt to talk to him and eat nice food, right? “I’m positive that there will be mulled wine but I can make sure to order some extra so you will definitely get some.”
“I’m just a substitute. That’s not really an employee right? Also, I’m working for you personally, not your office. I’ll be gone after Christmas again and maybe, except for my flowers you’ll have to miss me then.” Jimin laughed softly, liking how easy they were talking. “A Christmas party sounds nice, though you’ll be the only one I know then. I hope you know that means you have to show me around. I’m entirely dependent on you.” He leaned a little more into Namjoon. “Will you let me invite you in return?”
“You’ll get along quickly with the others and you’ve seen Jungkook. I think he’s around your age so you two should get along nicely. However, if there’s really no one that you can talk to I promise I’ll make your stay worthwhile and stick by your side, personally. Deal?” His breath hitched when Jimin talked about inviting him in return. Inside of the building or even under the pretense of a company celebration he could function perfectly but outside, with only Jimin and him and no more pretense? Could he do that? “What... what kind of invitation are we talking about?” He asked breathlessly.
“Nothing big,” Jimin shrugged his shoulders, “But I’m usually working until late afternoon on Christmas and…normally, I go home and watch some movie, make myself some dinner.” Blinking up at Namjoon, he tried to hide the shy smile. “You said you’re at home yourself, right? It’s better not to be alone on Christmas. I’m a pretty good cook.”
“You want to invite me into your home on Christmas and cook for me because …I said I don’t have plans myself?” He was torn between saying yes immediately because he absolutely wanted to be with Jimin on Christmas and have a nice dinner - but he was also scared. Utterly, horribly scared. He hadn’t done this ‘dating’ thing in forever and there was also that thing with the price of his ‘magical help’.. though that should be fine as long as he didn’t fall in love, right? He could like Jimin all he wanted as long as he didn’t lose his heart they would both be fine. “If you really want to spend that night with your boss instead of… wait, so you don’t have any family either that you’ll visit? Please tell me you don’t stay behind to cook for your boss out of pity while your family all meet somewhere else!”
“Actually, I would have invited myself over to your apartment.” Jimin grinned, “My oven isn’t really in the best shape…it takes ages and…I don’t think you’d like my middle class apartment. It’s not really as pretty as yours, though…” He proudly pointed one finger, “I own a lamp designed by you. I got it from a yard sale.” Jimin reached out for Namjoon, laying his hand on his thigh to calm him. “I’m just as alone as you on Christmas night. And you can’t really call yourself my boss anymore on Christmas anyways. We can make a mess for Hayoung to clean then.”
“That might actually be a better idea, there’s lots of space and we could use some of the kitchen utensils that have rested in their drawers since I moved in. They’ll be happy to be used by someone with cooking talent.” It wasn’t like he didn’t want to cook it was just that after a long day at work he wanted something quick and simple - or if he didn’t have the energy to cook at all he ordered food. Jimin being in his kitchen and preparing them food was a nice thought, however he didn’t want to miss out on getting to see how Jimin lived either. “A…a yard sale?” Namjoon placed a hand over his heart as if he’d been lethally wounded. “My precious designs ending up in a yard sale, that hurts! Which one is it?”
"I was surprised, too but I don't think they knew the value of your designs. I paid two bucks." He giggled when Namjoon pretended to be even more offended now. They were close, sitting next to one another and Jimin still had his hand on his thigh but it didn't feel wrong. His heart began to beat a little faster again when he pulled his hand away slowly. "I mean it though..." Jimin's voice was sounding a little more timid, as if he was afraid Namjoon could see right through his defenses. "Christmas, I mean... That you and me... It's not a big deal, right?" What the hell was he doing? Jimin felt anxious out of sudden. Did he really think Namjoon wanted to invite him somewhere and spend Christmas with him? Someone he only knew from small talk and because he cleaned his home? Jimin wanted to slap himself. Namjoon had been joking around, being a kind boss to invite him and he had to overstep all boundaries again.
But there was something about him. Something Jimin wanted to know about. A pull, a feeling that the man in front of him was more than he showed on the surface.
“Hm, please send me a picture of your lamp, will you?” If Jimin really liked his designs then he could get him something nice for Christmas. As a gift for dinner. There was nothing strange about bringing gifts to a Christmas dinner…
He smiled, “I’d really like to come. Or invite you to cook for me, however you prefer, it’s your choice.”
“You do?” Jimin couldn’t keep from smiling. He liked the idea of having somewhere to go on Christmas eve. For once he wouldn’t be alone. And he wouldn’t interpret anything into this, Jimin promised himself. Just dinner between two lonely people.
There was another jolt and Jimin instinctively reached out for Namjoon, when out of a sudden the lights switched back on and the elevator seemed to move again.
Namjoon sighed, “Ah, finally!” But he was actually a little bit disappointed that the technician had gotten the elevator to work again so quickly. He would have liked to stay a little longer in here with Jimin sitting so close besides him. Now it would go back to work for him, Jimin would go home and they would go back to being employees and employers, not two people talking about how they would spend Christmas together.
Offering his hand, Namjoon easily pulled the younger up as they finally arrived at level one. It felt awkward to suddenly part again, so Jimin hesitated when the door opened. “I…I guess, I see you tomorrow?” He took a step out of the elevator, turning around to Namjoon as if he were waiting for a definite answer, when it wasn’t really a question that needed one. So, before he could regret it and his mind could follow, Jimin leaned in and got on his tiptoes to place a chaste kiss on Namjoon’s cheeks.
Namjoon panicked when Jimin leaned in. This was totally what he wanted - but he shouldn’t engage in something like that with Jimin! Not now and not ever! Christmas dinners were fine and talking in elevators was fine too, but he was really, really bad at not developing feelings when he got physical intimacy from someone he liked. He froze up and luckily Jimin didn’t expect him to return the gesture because he felt like he was rooted on the spot.
Jimin quickly turned around, trying to hide his blush and the embarrassment as he hurried out of the building.
“It’s working perfectly fine again…” A man behind him spoke up, wearing a technicians uniform and a hat that covered half of his face. Only when he looked up, Namjoon could see the smirk that was on the man’s lips. “Oh, that was a quick goodbye. I wanted to apologize for the delay…”
“It’s… it’s fine. Thank you for coming here.” Namjoon replied quickly, brushing down his suit to calm himself.
Taking off his cap, the man cocked his head aside at Namjoon’s quick glance and his nervous behavior. “Ah right, it’s been...what? A couple of months? A year? I guess this uniform makes me look older.” He shivered, turning around swiftly and within a blink of an eye his beige uniform had changed. The beige turned into a black, the uniform into a long winter’s cloak when Yoongi brushed off invisible dust of his arms. “How have you been, Namjoon?”
Namjoon visibly startled. He had been too busy to look after Jimin to actually look at the other man’s shadowed face but now that he had taken off the cap it hit Namjoon like a ton of bricks. “Yoongi?!” He gasped in surprise when the other so casually changed his appearance right in front of him. Even though he knew that the other had used his magic to help him with his company it still shocked him every time to see it’s effect for real. Some nights he had even managed to convince himself that he hadn’t made a deal with some magical being, that he had drank too much and imagined or dreamed up things - though Yoongi liked to remind him that he was not, showing up like once or twice a year to remind him that he existed.
“What are you doing here?” At Yoongi’s frown he quickly remembered his manners. “I’m great, thanks for asking. How are you? I doubt that electricity is your new passion. Did you come here for something else then? Or did you just want to take a look at the company?”
“No, in fact scrying is my new passion.” He said nonchalantly, as he caught up to Namjoon, “You know ‘seeing’ or like you normal boring people like to say: ‘fortune telling’. Though that sounds too funfair-ish to me. I’m sorry I haven’t been around for a long time, but seeing things and Christmas, with all those lovey-dovey people everywhere (he made a gagging sound) made me think of you.” He pointed at Namjoon’s chest, with a big grin on his face as his eyes flickered over to the shadow of the man that had quickly ran away from Namjoon and was now outside the building, waving his hand, already soaking wet from the rain, trying to get a taxi. “Who is that?”
Namjoon was pretty sure he should be offended by that, but he didn’t want to anger someone who could probably turn him into a poodle with the flick of his wrist. “That’s no one, just someone who works for me.” He answered quickly, hoping that it would keep Yoongi from showing any more interest in Jimin. Maybe he could even crush on Jimin, just a little and it wouldn’t have any consequences if Yoongi didn’t notice. That would be really nice…
“No one, I see…” The witch hummed, watching how Jimin hurried to seek shelter under a bus station right across the street. “Well,...it’s late, I guess. And I had an inkling that you needed me. Good thing I was there. God knows what could have happened if you’d be stuck there together any longer.” Yoongi chuckled, patting Namjoon’s shoulder, before a sigh left his lips, eyeing the raindrops that were hitting the side of the glass front heavily. Shivering heavily, Yoongi frowned as they walked up to the entrance. “The next bus is coming in an hour,” He looked down at his watch, tapping it once or twice but it didn’t seem like the pointers were moving anymore, showing a different time. “Good thing I have my broom with me!” At Namjoons wide-eyed expression, Yoongi only laughed and stepped out into the dark of the night. He turned around with a grin, waving him goodbye before walking ahead with no raindrop every touching him as it simply dodged him.
Namjoon shook his head, trying to shake off the strange feeling that Yoongi left whenever they met. He called his driver and then hurried outside to Jimin, trying his best not to get soaked. “Jimin? Please, come back inside! You might drown out here before the bus arrives!”
Jimin startled a little, when Namjoon suddenly stood in front of him again and he immediately jumped up. He giggled, when Namjoon tried to cover him with his jacket, but failed miserably at his attempt. “I’m okay, it’s just rain I’m not made out of sugar…,” His teeth clattered and Jimin wrapped his arm around himself, a little glad that he was back in the warmth of the foyer though. “C-can I wait here? If it doesn’t bother you of course.” It was a stupid question – why else had Namjoon called him in?
“You don’t have to wait here for the bus, I called a driver, he can get you home as well. I don’t want you to catch a cold out there or wait alone in here. Do you live far from here?” They had talked about Jimin’s apartment but not where he actually lived. Not that it mattered, the driver was part of the company, he would drive an extra hour without complaint if he had to.
“Oh…,” Jimin blinked in surprise, “I…eh live a little further downtown. It’s not too far.” His clothes were dripping wet and there was a puddle forming at his feet from the rain. “But I’ll dirty your car with my clothes. I mean…I can clean it tomorrow? I don’t mind.”
“You want to clean my car?” Namjoon blinked at him. “That’s really kind of you to suggest but you don’t have to worry about it, the driver can take care of that and I have more than one car to my service.” He leaned in as if he were about to tell him a secret. “I’m not sure if you noticed but I own a really big company which makes me actually pretty rich and therefore you can relax, lay back and enjoy some luxury once in a while. How does that sound?”
“The driver,…of course,” Jimin mumbled, always forgetting how rich Namjoon actually was now that he knew a little more about him, how all of his furniture, the appearance could fool a person into thinking he had it all. “I just need a hot shower.” Jimin answered with a smile. The shiver that had run down his spine was definitely not because of the cold, but the way Namjoon had breathed against his neck. He really needed to get a hold of himself.
“You certainly do. You’re shivering already.” Namjoon slipped out of his coat and placed it around Jimin’s shoulders. “You’ll be home in a bit.” As if on cue Namjoons phone chimed that the driver arrived and was waiting for him right outside.
Jimin smiled, pulling the coat a little more over his shoulders, feeling the warmth of Namjoon’s heat warming him up immediately. When the other turned around to open the door of the car for him, his eyes fell onto his white shirt though and Jimin almost stumbled. The shirt was almost see through, sticking against Namjoon’s chest on it’s wet parts and Jimin quickly crawled into the backseat, trying to hide the blush on his cheeks, hoping the other hadn’t seen him stare.
Namjoon went into the car besides Jimin, informing the driver that they had to make a little detour first to get Jimin home. He turned to ask Jimin to tell the driver his address when he found the other staring at his chest. He looked down only to find that the wetness had turned his shirt into something vaguely suggestive. His face turned hot immediately as he cleared his throat in an attempt to find the right words to apologize but he couldn’t think of any so he just sat back, trying to cover himself up as well as he could by drawing his shoulders up. “Sorry.” He muttered under his breath, looking out of the window to not meet Jimi’s gaze.
“Don’t be. I’m the one who made you wet.” The words were out, before Jimin could realize how they sounded. “I mean…because of me you’re wet. The rain…you took me…I’m making it worse, don’t I?” Jimin laughed, hiding the blush of embarrassment behind his hands. Taking a deep breath, he finally found the right words, “You don’t have to feel ashamed though. You’re still looking good, Mr. Kim.”
Namjoon choked and only calmed down when he realized that Jimin was just as embarrassed as he was. The other’s words left his skin hot under the wet shirt and he wondered when had been the last time that he had undressed in front of someone - or even wanted to do so. He felt even hotter when he looked over to Jimin again and it hit him that even though he was embarrassed right now he wouldn’t say no if he had the chance. What would Jimin look like without his clothes? Would he look as soft as his face? Did he have any scars or tattoos? He felt the urge to ask, to get to know about whatever had left its mark on Jimin’s skin, to find out how life had formed him so far.
It was a silent drive, where both of them were a little too embarrassed to say something again. But Jimin didn’t mind. He liked Namjoon’s presence either way.
“Thank you,” He carefully put the coat down on the seat again when they arrived at his apartment complex. It was still raining but Jimin just needed to run up the stairs quick enough to be under the roof of the entrance. “It was really kind of you to take me home.” He opened the door, but before he headed out, Jimin turned back to Namjoon. “Please don’t work for too long anymore.” With a swift motion, Jimin jumped out of the car, waving Namjoon goodbye as he hurried up the stairs.
It had been an eventful evening and Jimin was glad to be home – or almost. At the top of the stairs, Jimin slipped, letting out a loud squeal when he barely caught himself as he fell forward.
Namjoon looked after Jimin to make sure he got home safely, not because he actually thought that something could harm Jimin on the short distance from the car to his door. Surprisingly Jimin managed to injure himself, nonetheless.
“Please wait here for us!” He instructed the driver and then got out of the car to hurry over to Jimin. HIs pant leg was ripped at the shin where he had fallen against the edge of the stairs and he was visibly in pain. “If you wanted my company for the evening there would have been nicer ways to ensure it,” He joked just to tease a smile out of Jimin before he helped the younger up carefully.
Jimin cursed when the pain shot through his leg again, as he got up with Namjoon’s assistance. He could barely walk right now, limping up the last stair with the other’s help. “I didn’t mean to. The stairs are slippery from the rain.” He whined, looking up at the other. “I live on the fifth floor…and there’s no elevator. I swear I didn’t do this on purpose.”
“Hm, sure, you just want me to carry you over the doorstep!” Namjoon would have enjoyed this a lot if it wasn’t for Jimin being in pain. His arm around the younger’s waist held him close and steady - and gave him a feel of Jimin’s small and firm waist. He could easily hold the other in place if he used both hands...
Namjoon swallowed drily, trying to focus on the task at hand which was a little difficult with Jimin’s body pressed against his and the breathy moans that slipped past Jimin’s lips whenever the pain hit him.
It took them a while until they were at his apartment door. Namjoon was stronger than he led on and the way he had almost carried him all the way, made Jimin forget the pain and think about all kinds of different things. “I swear I'm not that clumsy,” He mumbled, as he limped his way in, holding onto Namjoon as he tried to not put too much pressure on his shin again. “It’s like a bad luck streak at the moment.” Jimin tried to explain, sighing when he finally sat down on his couch. His clothes were still sticking to his body, his fingers trembling from the cold. “I’m so sorry about the elevator. It was probably my fault, too.” He giggled, looking up at Namjoon with a soft expression. “If I hadn’t run up to it, you would have probably been at your office already.”
Namjoon laughed. “Good to know! I’ll make sure to stay away from you when I have an important meeting to not catch your bad luck again.” He took the coat from Jimin’s shoulders to put it away and then rolled up his sleeves before he kneeled down to take a better look at Jimin’s knee. “Do you have a first aid kit or something? I could get it while you try to change into something dry and warm without falling and then we’ll meet at the couch again, okay?” He could barely refrain from asking ‘or do you want me to help you get changed’. Somehow he felt like the idea of it was lingering between them anyways.
“You better,” He winked teasingly, pushing himself up again to limp towards his bedroom. “You can look in the bathroom over there but i’m not sure if I really have anything… it’s just a scratch anyways…” Jimin closed the door behind him, easily letting himself fall into bed where he reached for his sweatsuit that he usually wore to sleep and felt like the only thing that was cozy enough to warm himself up right now. He threw his wet clothes onto a towel, wrapping it up before placing it aside to remember to wash it later before he jumped back on one leg. He was still cold, shivering heavily when Namjoon kneeled down in front of him to pull up the leg of his sweatpants. “You really don’t have to do this. Your driver…”
Namjoon wasn’t prepared for the sight of Jimin in a fluffy sweatshirt with matching pants in a soft pastel color. He looked so soft that Namjoon wanted to pet him. He blamed his dumb reaction on his brain short circuiting because of it when Jimin was talking to him. “My driver? You want my driver to help you?” Jimin looked at him as dumbfoundedly as Namjoon felt before it clicked. “Oh! You mean because he’s waiting! Don’t worry about him, I told him to park, he’s used to it, he always waits for me during meetings and all the other places I have to go outside of the company. It’s his job. He won’t mind it.”
"You've already done so much today." Jimin wrapped his arms tightly around himself, hiding a little more in the oversized sweater. "It's just a scratch and I'll be fine tomorrow. It's just hurting a lot right now." Jimin leaned back nonetheless, letting Namjoon look at the wound that already turned blue. When Namjoon reached out for his cold leg, Jimin’s eyes widened and he immediately sat up again, grabbing Namjoon's hand. "How can you be still so warm?" Without another thought wasted, Jimin took his hand and held it against his cheek, seeking the warmth he was missing right now so badly.
Namjoon didn’t dare to move when Jimin took his hand, frozen stiff by insecurity and the looming consequences. It all melted away when Jimin leaned into his hand like he had been waiting to be touched by him and he realized that they had long crossed the line of ‘strictly professional’. Carefully he turned his hand until he could caress Jimin’s cheek, just lightly to not spook the other and disrupt their intimacy.
"You're so warm." Jimin inched forward almost slipping from the couch as he yearned for all of his warmth. His eyes were closed, shivering from the sensation. Jimin always had a habit to be a little too touchy with people but Namjoon seemed not to mind as he let him dwell in his warmth a little longer and Jimin loved how soft his hands felt.
Namjoon’s finger’s automatically trailed where his eyes were, and they were fixated on Jimin’s lips. The other had opened them slightly as he had sighed in contentment. Namjoon carefully brushed his thumb over Jimin’s bottom lip, feeling how soft and plush it was.
Slowly, Jimin opened his eyes again when he felt Namjoon’s touch on his lips. He didn’t move away, but stayed right where he was, searching for the other’s gaze. Maybe there had been some truth to what Hayoung had said about Namjoon being a good match for him. “D-do you want to…stay?” Jimin asked in a breathy whisper, trying to keep as quiet as he could, as if he could interrupt this moment otherwise. “I still have some Christmas tea I haven’t tried…we could…” His own fingers wrapped around Namjoon’s wrist softly, “Watch a movie, maybe?”
“Why would I watch a movie if I can’t get enough of watching you?” Namjoon answered, low and breathy. He wouldn’t hide the fact that he was mesmerized by Jimin any longer, not if Jimin basically asked him to stay the night.
“Y-you do?” He sounded unsure, as if all the signs he had given him weren’t enough. Namjoon was flirting right back. His cheeks began to blush in a rosy color, finally gaining some heat back. “Then maybe you should hold me, make sure I’m getting warm and then you can look at me all you want.” He giggled, the pain in his leg long forgotten.
“Is that all you want or can I... kiss you as well?” Jimin might just be teasing him but Namjoon wanted all that Jimin would be willing to give. He was starved for intimacy and contact, and it looked like Jimin felt the same.
Jimin held his breath, suddenly feeling hot all over. He wasn’t sure what Namjoon was searching for. If this was just a quick thing for him, or something he was really interested in, because Jimin was ready to invest all of his heart. It was almost embarrassing how easy Namjoon had taken a place inside it. He licked over his lips nervously and nodded his head.
It was easy, the way he sat back onto the couch and pulled Jimin’s towards him. Their lips met in the middle as if they’d done that a hundred times and Namjoon felt so utterly content that for a moment he was sure he was stuck in a dream. But then Jimin moved his lips against his and he knew not even a dream could be that sweet. It was a heavenly kiss and Jimin fell against him easily, letting Namjoon pull him on his lap so he could take as much warmth as he needed from him. He deepened the kiss a little more and it stole his breath away entirely when he let his fingers dip into the collar of Namjoon’s shirt.
Only now did Namjoon remember that his shirt was clinging wet and uncomfortable against his skin. “Do you mind if I take that off?” He asked, popping open the first button while looking at Jimin’s eyes for permission.
“Oh, let me help you with that,” Jimin’s face was heated from their passionate kiss, replacing Namjoon’s hands with his own as he opened the buttons one by one until they revealed all of his sculpted chest to him. With soft hands, Jimin soothed over his skin, his muscles down to his stomach. With a little push, Jimin pulled the suit jacket and shirt down his shoulders, admiring Namjoon’s arms even more. Slowly, he leaned in to kiss him on the tip of his shoulder, all the way down to his neck. “You’re so god damn warm.” Jimin whispered, slowly coming up and hovering over Namjoon’s lips. There was a slight hesitation, something telling him that they shouldn’t be doing this, that they might regret it the next morning but Jimin didn’t care to listen. With one swift motion, he had pulled the sweater over his head and threw it aside somewhere with a smile.
“Is that your trick hm? Telling people that you’re cold because you know they’ll warm you up?” He teased him, leaning back to be able to take a better look at Jimin’s body. He was beautiful. Not in the airbrushed, smooth, and unnatural way one could see on magazine covers but in a way that reached something inside Namjoon’s chest and tugged, hard. He reached out to touch Jimin’s skin and brush over his shoulder, his chest, his waist. Jimin felt perfect against his fingertips, as if their contact was filling a hole inside of him that he had long forgotten was there. He wanted him so much it hurt. “You’ll have to tell me to stop because if you don’t I’ll try to seduce you, Jimin.” He confessed with a whisper.
“Then I won’t say a thing anymore,” He leaned in, humming the words against his skin as he left a trail of kisses behind. His heart was hammering against his chest, as he pulled Namjoon more over him, the pain in his leg long forgotten, while Namjoon had made perfectly sure to keep him distracted. His head laid on a cushion of his couch as he looked up at the businessman that had him wrapped around his finger, a smile playing on his lips. “You don’t really have to try, Namjoon.”
Namjoon swallowed hard as Jimin laid his head back, signaling him that he was allowed to touch, to kiss, to do what he hadn’t even dared to dream of. He took it slow, peppering Jimin’s skin with kisses until the other had closed his eyes, anything else forgotten but the sensation of Namjoon’s warm lips against his no longer cool skin. Namjoon kept a hand at Jimin’s waist, just to feel him closer, to guide him towards him when he leaned into kiss Jimin’s sweet mouth again and their bodies touched for the first time. He rolled his hips against Jimin’s, teasing a gasp from the younger that he swallowed down greedily in their kiss.
Jimin dug his fingers deep into Namjoon’s waist, pulling him against him, wanting to feel more of him. He couldn’t get enough of the way he tasted. It was almost sweet and more than addicting. It was shutting down the voice inside of him effectively, that told him that they might regret this. That it wasn’t right to sleep with his boss.
A little greedily, Jimin pushed his hands down to Namjoon’s pants, opening up his button and zipper effortlessly to slip his hand in. He wanted to tease, to make him moan just as beautifully.
Namjoon broke the kiss, chuckling at Jimin’s eagerness. So much for going slow... “You want me just as much, don’t you?” He whispered in Jimin’s ear, placing a kiss on his neck while he was there. A part of him wanted to mark Jimin up so that everyone would see what had happened, but he pulled away before he could leave a hickey. He was pretty sure Jimin wasn’t keen on wearing a scarf during work.
“How can I resist you?” Jimin licked over his lip slowly, pushing his hand a little deeper so he could feel the length. He almost gasped, when he realized how packed Namjoon was and his cheeks were getting a rosy color. He wanted him! And he wanted him now!
Namjoon’s breath hitched when Jimin wrapped his hand fully around his cock, making it harden in his grip. He hadn’t expected for Jimin to go for what he wanted like that, but he liked it. Without interrupting Jimin he pushed his pants further down his thighs to give the other more room - and to give him the pleasure of seeing Jimin’s small, soft hand wrapped around him.
Jimin’s eyes were full of lust, the desire burning in his veins. He began to stroke him as they kissed again, a little more needily this time. With each gasp he tore from Namjoon, the harder he got himself, feeling the need pulsate. Wanting more of him, Jimin pushed down Namjoon’s pants entirely, feeling up his thighs, scraping his nails against the delicate skin until he could wrap his fingers around his cock again.
Namjoon groaned low in his throat when Jimin teased him like that, stroking him as if he was set on making him lose his mind right away. He had to take a hold of Jimin’s wrist before the other would go too far, placing it securely besides Jimin’s head. “Let me return the favor before I’m too hard to concentrate on anything but how I’m going to sink into your pretty little body.” He leaned down, kissing Jimin’s stomach while getting him out of his pants. It would have been easy to touch him with the sweatpants still on but Namjoon wanted to see as much of him as he could.
Biting his lip, Jimin’s eyes flickered up to Namjoon who was teasing him while playing with the hem of his pants. He wasn’t as broad as Namjoon, nor as muscle-y and his small frame was sometimes something that made him feel insecure. He shifted a little nervously underneath him. “That's not already all you can think about?” Jimin sounded breathless, when Namjoon pulled the pants entirely off him.
Namjoon grinned, “I can think of a lot more to do to you then just that.” He stroked along the backside of Jimin's thighs before taking a hold of his hips and pulling him closer without warning. Jimin’s thighs fell open naturally and Namjoon’s face was close enough to the younger’s crotch to place a kiss on the tip of Jimin’s cock. “Will you let me?”
He nodded softly, his breath hitching when Namjoon’s fingertips soothed over his skin delicately, making a shiver run down his spine. His own hands wandered up to Namjoon’s shoulders and over his neck so he could run his fingers through his hair. It was a beautiful sight to see him like that, ready to devour him whole. Namjoon teased him with his fingertips first, to test out how sensitive Jimin was. He waited until Jimin had closed his eyes before he used his mouth to touch him again, letting his lips wander over his length before he swallowed him down.
A moan slipped right from him and Jimin’s fingers digged deeper into Namjoon’s shoulder. The other knew what he was doing and for a moment, the insecurity creeped back in. Did Namjoon have a lot of lovers? Was he used to this? Trying to shake off the thoughts, Jimin opened his eyes again, searching for Namjoon’s warm gaze.
He was concentrating completely on Jimin’s body, so he felt it right away when the other’s muscles tensed in a way that had nothing to do with desire. He pulled off, meeting Jimin’s gaze. “You know you can tell me to stop anytime. And if you’re afraid that I’ll use my position against you...” He bit his lip, only now realizing that Jimin was risking way more than he, “You don’t think I’d do that, do you? Force you into something you don’t want because I’m your boss?”
Jimin shook his head immediately, apologizing quietly when Namjoon hovered over him with worry written all over his face. “You’re not. I want this, more than you can imagine…” Jimin blushed, letting his hand soothe down Namjoon’s back. “You’re just my boss for one more week, Namjoon.” He winked teasingly, trying to lift the mood a little more but the other still seemed a bit too worried. “Sometimes I get insecure,” Jimin shied away from his gaze, his voice a little quieter. “But I want you. A lot.”
Namjoon cocked his head. He had noticed that Jimin could get insecure pretty quickly he just didn’t know why, and he felt like it wasn’t his place to ask him something so personal. Not...here, like this. He would ask him again over some coffee or tea maybe if Jimin would be up for something like that after what they were doing. He kissed Jimin’s cheek, a gesture that held pure fondness. “You don’t have to be. You can trust me. And you can tell me whenever you need reassurance.”
Jimin took Namjoon’s face in his hands, holding his gaze for a moment. Namjoon was unlike everything he thought he was and much more than he wanted him to be. He had easily managed to let him form a crush on the businessman. Without preparation, Jimin rolled his hips against Namjoon’s, repeating the motion a couple of times as he stole a deep kiss from him. “I trust you.”
“Thank you.” His voice was shaky because Jimin’s movement had caught him by surprise. The other had amazing control over his own body and Namjoon couldn’t wait for Jimin to move like that when he would be inside of him and able to feel him so much closer.
The couch didn’t give them much space, but it was enough to turn around underneath Namjoon’s hold who looked a little confused, when Jimin reached for his small coffee table. While he was opening the drawer, he was perfectly presenting his ass for him, moving a little just to tease Namjoon before he took the lube and condoms. “You want me to turn back around or…?” Jimin looked over his shoulder with a smirk, “Rather want me to stay like this?”
“Both please! Let me have this side of you while I prep you because you have a damn cute ass but after you can turn around. I’d like to be able to see your face while I fuck you.” He answered honestly, stealing both lube and condoms from Jimin. The bottle had been used before and he wondered what Jimin had used it for. Without the condoms he would have guessed he liked to use it when watching porn on the couch but what did he need the condoms for. He quickly got rid of those thoughts before they could take roots. Jimin could do whatever he wanted with whomever he chose, he had absolutely no right to any part of Jimin.
Jimin’s heated cheeks told Namjoon enough about how excited he was, how he was yearning for his touch. He waited impatiently for Namjoon to get some lube on his hand, the other soothing over the dip on his back over his plump ass softly. To make it a little easier, he propped himself up a little more, letting Namjoon enjoy the view.
“You have no idea how delicious you look like this”, Namjoon told him in awe. Jimin was rounded and curved in all the best places and getting a good grip of his ass just made him harder. Before he could indulge himself too much he concentrated back on what he was about to do, opening Jimin up for him. He placed a hand on the small of Jimin’s back to steady him while he let the other play with Jimin’s entrance until he felt that Jimin would let him in. His finger sank in easily and Jimin quickly relaxed around him so he could set a faster pace than expected. The younger barely needed time whenever he added a new finger, relaxing into the sensation right away. So Namjoon got a little more daring, pushing deeper and stretching him a little more until he could curl his fingers and reach Jimin’s sweet spot.
Moan after moan was leaving Jimin’s lips, as he moved his hips just lightly to get a little more of the feeling. His thighs were shaking each time Namjoon stroked him just right. “I need you,” His voice was breathy, pushing back against his fingers as he dwelled in the pleasure that he brought him. Namjoon knew exactly how to play him.
Jimin’s sweet begging went straight to his groin and Namjoon bit his lip. He was ready to make Jimin beg like this again, just with his cock inside of him. He pulled out carefully, wiping his fingers on the blanket that covered the couch before he reached for the condom. He had almost forgotten it so desperately did he want to sink inside of Jimin to feel him inside and out. When Namjoon had prepared himself, he turned him around swiftly, making Jimin gasp how easily it was for him to manhandle him. But before Namjoon could worry again, he rested his hand on Namjoon’s chest, eyes flickering up to meet his. “You can be rougher with me, I don’t mind…I…I like that, actually,” Jimin confessed quietly, trying to hide the smile as he bit his lip. “Please don’t hold back.”
At first his eyes widened at the younger’s request but then he realized that it meant that he could let lose a little and that Jimin would still be able to take it. It had been a while since he’s had sex with someone he wanted like that, someone that could make his heart stop with just a smile or turn him on by telling him his needs. “As you wish”, he answered with a smirk. Yet, he went slow at first, giving Jimin time to adjust because his cock was still wider than his fingers. It felt so good to sink into him that he lost his breath for a moment, his senses filled to the brim with the sweet bliss that Jimin offered.
“Oh god,” It was all Jimin could utter, when Namjoon pushed in, stretching his hole, and making him see stars for a moment. Leaning his head back, Jimin moaned at the feel of the stretch alone, wrapping his legs tightly around the other’s waist. His hands were soothing down Namjoon’s back, nails scratching over his skin lightly.
“You ready?” Namjoon asked, waiting for Jimin’s nod before he started moving. He pushed out slowly, just to snap his hips hard and sink back in deeply. Jimin gasped in a way that was addictive and so he did it again and again, harder to make Jimin gasp more, to feel him clenching and trembling around him. Jimin was pliant and yet deliciously responsive. He wasn’t loud but he was vocal, through gasps and soft moans and the short, desperate whines whenever Namjoon pushed in especially hard. Jimin hadn’t lied when he had told him that he liked to be handled roughly and so Namjoon did exactly that, gripping Jimin’s waist tight in a way that he knew must border on pleasure-pain, fucking him hard and quick whenever Jimin showed him that he had found a sensitive spot, one that made him twitched and whimper so nicely.
It was pure heaven, and it was easy for Jimin to let himself fall and Namjoon to take over control of his body. It was as if they fitted together perfectly and he knew exactly what he needed. Jimin held on tightly to him, teasing Namjoon a little more as he tensed up, tightening his hole around his cock with a teasing smirk. He could feel where his fingers were pushing deep into him, holding him tight and Jimin didn’t mind it. He was awaiting the bruises, a way to let him know that this night had really happened and Namjoon’s driver was still waiting for him.
It was so easy to forget everything around them, nothing but Jimin’s body under him and the younger’s sweet voice mattered as he indulged himself in those pleasures. He dragged his thumb along Jimin’s plump bottom lip to open his mouth before he kissed him hard and dirty, he teased Jimin’s cock until it was red and swollen and he gripped his plump ass to knead it and feel him up as much as he could.
Jimin spread his legs a little wider, letting Namjoon push in deeper and making himself moan loudly from the sensation. He couldn’t get enough, kissing everywhere he could reach. Jimin wanted to explore Namjoon’s body even more but he couldn’t, needing something to hold onto while his thrusts were getting harder, making Jimin bounce on his cock. Namjoon had to let go of Jimin to find more leverage on the backrest of the couch but it didn't matter because Jimin was still clinging to him, keeping their bodies closely together. When Jimin’s cock twitched at a particularly harsh thrust Namjoon made sure to keep that angle, thrusting into Jimin over and over to hit that spot.
He couldn’t hold it much longer. His whines and moans turning desperate as he felt the heat coil up inside of him, precum leaking from his tip. “I can’t…, I’m going to come.” Jimin moaned low, leaning his head back when the pleasure hit him hard again, closing his eyes in the sweet sensation.
“That’s kind of the point, sweetheart.” Namjoon’s sounded low and raspy but still amused as he snapped his hips against Jimin’s in a quick pace. His muscles were straining from the pressure they were under of keeping his weight up and working against the force of his thrusts, but he knew he wouldn’t have to keep going for long now. “You want me to touch you or do you prefer to finish yourself off?”
Jimin was panting, looking up at Namjoon as he pushed in deep with every thrust making him feel all of him. “I want to come with you.” He threw his head back, holding onto Namjoon tightly. “You, please.” Jimin didn’t understand how Namjoon could still smirk at him and talk dirtily, while he was overwhelmed from the pleasure.
“Then you need to hold out a little bit more...” Despite his answer he kept abusing Jimin’s sweet spot without mercy, never slowing down until the younger’s body shook with the force of his thrusts. He was close now too, but he kept himself focused to draw it out just a little bit, just so he could enjoy Jimin’s body for a few more minutes.
Jimin whimpered, the only sound that was coming from him as he tried to hold out a little longer. His thighs began to tremble, and he bit his lip hard. His nails scratched over Namjoon’s chest, leaving marks behind as he closed his eyes, while his hole was tensing around his cock. He was close, really close. And Jimin wasn’t sure if he could hold it any longer.
Jimin was so sweet like that, whimpering and lost in pleasure, because of him, because of his cock and Namjoon groaned low, starting to lose the grip on his self-control as well. Jimin clenching around him like that made it impossible to keep going like this so he slowed down a little, drew it out until the very last moment before he reached out between them to stroke Jimin to completion. The younger cursed under him, moaning when Namjoon stroked him, giving him no chance to hold out any longer. He was shaking apart under his touch, his lips parted from a silent moan. Jimin could see stars blinking in front of his eyes, feeling dizzy from the pleasure that rippled through him, making him scream out and arch his back beautifully.
Namjoon’s arms gave out when the pleasure hit him hard and he barely caught himself before dropping his weight on Jimin. He rode out his orgasm while Jimin’s body still quivered and so he shamelessly rolled his hips until the younger was shaking not from his high but from the overstimulation, unable to keep his soft little whines in whenever Namjoon pushed into his sensitive spot again.
Jimin gasped, whining quietly as he nuzzled his face closer into Namjoon’s neck leaving wet little kisses behind. Feeling Namjoon’s body on him was a dream, something he hadn’t even imagined to happen, especially not tonight. But they had been drawn together. Jimin didn’t regret it, a smile forming on his lips as he leaned his head back that only got interrupted by another whine when Namjoon rolled his hips one last time.
He carefully pulled out when he was fully spent, leaving the warmth and comfort of Jimin’s body with a sigh. He tied off the condom, placing it a bit awkwardly down where his clothes were because he didn’t know where to discard it - and he didn’t want to get up because he knew he couldn’t just get back to this post-coital intimacy. Now he could still kiss Jimin and hold him close and it would just count as ‘being cuddly after sex’ without risking to be told off for it. He lied back down on the couch, pulling Jimin back into his arms and kissed the younger’s neck. Jimin had his eyes barely open, probably half ways falling asleep already and so Namjoon dared to bury his nose in Jimin’s neck to breathe him in, hoping it would be okay.
“Mhm, still dirty,” Jimin whispered, leaning his head back a little more so Namjoon could reach his neck. He didn’t care, when he wrapped his arms around the other a little more, not wanting to think about consequences as he felt blissfully sated and happy right now. He didn’t want to think about what would be tomorrow.
“Yes, you are - I’m almost clean,” He lowered his voice a little, more whispering his confession against Jimin’s skin than saying it out loud, “Still if it wouldn’t be too risky I would have loved to skip the condom and come inside of you.” Jimin’s breathing was slowing and he was cuddling into him like he was ready to fall asleep in his arms. Namjoon’s heart felt a little funny at the thought of having Jimin fall asleep next to him, maybe even in a proper bed if... if there would be a next time?
…
Leaning against the car, his air formed foggy vapors in the air as he breathed out. The driver’s hat was pulled deeper into his face, as his arms were crossed in front of his chest, a way to keep him warm. It left Namjoon wondering if he’d ever seen his driver smoke before, or why the other was even waiting in the cold, while he could have rested inside the warm car. He hadn’t anticipated to be gone for this long, leaving him waiting but the driver didn’t seem to mind, when he bowed his head, opening the door of the car.
“Where do we go next, Namjoon?” One could hear the smile on the driver’s lips as he held the door open, waiting while he looked up to the man who had stopped fixing his tie and instead was staring back at him with wide eyes.
Namjoon startled. That voice did definitely not belong to his driver. When he looked up Yoongi was smirking back at him and Namjoon had to reach out for his car to steady himself. “What are you doing here... again?” There was a surge of fear flashing through him when he remembered the way he had kissed Jimin goodbye right before leaving. It had been a little too fond for a one-time-thing - but Yoongi couldn’t have seen that or know what he had just done right?
“I was walking by and I saw the driver falling asleep and thought no one could drive someone home like that – so I stepped in.” He proudly pulled at his uniform’s collar, standing tall. “And when I saw that it was you, I knew it was fate or…whatever you like to call it.” Yoongi grinned, “How about you?” He raised his eyebrows in interest, leaning in. “What is a busy man like you doing in a place like this?” Turning over his shoulder, he let his gaze wander over the apartment buildings.
“Thank you, that was really.. considerate of you.” He didn’t believe for one second that the other had walked past Jimin’s place solely by accident. “I followed your advice to get my employee safely home.” He answered courtly, not elaborating any further why he’d been inside the building and for how long he’d been there. He even tried to not think of what he had done there because he wasn’t sure if the other couldn’t read minds or creepy stuff like that. Hopefully Yoongi couldn’t because he failed miserably at trying to keep Jimin’s naked beauty out of his mind. “I assume you’ll be the one driving me then?” He quickly got in the car hoping the conversation would be finished at that.
“Oh, right, my advice.” Yoongi’s lips curled into a smile. “I give great advice.” He patted his right shoulder, before slipping into the driver’s seat.
— GENRE; fluff, angst
— PAIRING; hades!namjoon x persephone!jimin
— AU; underworld
— DISCLAIMER; mentioning of kidnapping, hostages, weapons, anxiety
— written with @cassiavioletblue
SUMMARY; “I’m not going to marry you.” Before he could regret his choices, Jimin headed for the door, ignoring the tears that were falling down his cheek. “I’d rather wander around the desert of death than be anyone’s prisoner anymore.”
Namjoon took a deep breath to calm himself, taking the heavy, embroidered, damask napkin to wipe off his face. The light cream colour darkened quickly from the red of the wine that Jimin had thrown at him, and he angrily threw the ruined napkin aside. With a flick of his wrist he locked the doors to the dining hall before Jimin could reach them. Even with the scene Jimin was causing he wasn’t interrupting his dinner. “You should really try some of that pâté. It would be a pity to let it get cold,” He commented icily while Jimin was trying to open the doors, rattling the doorknob with his full weight and banging against them.
— CHAPTERS; 1 | 2 | Final
updating info;
ao3; written for the ‘minjoon summer fic fling’
↳ Everyone told him that love was the highest aim, that it was what completes you and made you happy…but he was never lucky like that. It just took a piece of him and left scars on his heart every time. He was done with that. He had given up on love a long time ago so he should stick to it or else not only he would be affected.
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It was a beautiful winter evening; a crisp cold breeze blew around him when he hurried into the massive building again, shaking himself as if he could get rid of the cold like that. With a smile, and a nod towards the doorman, Jungkook went up to Namjoon’s apartment. In his head, he went through their ‘to-do-list’ again, making sure he wouldn’t forget a thing.
“Merry Christmas!” He yelled happily, when the metal doors opened, and he walked in with an even bigger smile. “Or almost Christmas!”
Namjoon just looked up briefly, not really bothered by Jungkook's vocal proclamation of his love for Christmas because he was used to it. “What’s up with you, you don’t even have your reindeer antlers on yet.” He commented dryly - which was not something he had made up. Jungkook did actually own a pair of small, velveteen, light brown antlers that were fixed on a small headband that was decorated further with bits and pieces of dried wintery flowers and moss.
The headband easily vanished under his fluffy hair and so it looked as if the antlers and flowers were sprouting from his head. He’s head business partners who didn’t know Jungkook do a double take on him and then carefully ask if he was a hired actor in some winter play.
“I knew you liked that one!” Jungkook laughed happily, as he joined Namjoon at the kitchen table. “I should get you a pair as well. You’d look so cute in it.” Placing a few folders in front of Namjoon, he leaned his chin on his hand, blinking at his boss dreamily. “Reaaaally cute.” He cooed, before adding a little more seriously. “Those are the ideas from your team for the summer designs.” They were always two steps ahead of the others and while it was Christmas they were already planning their summer releases, the decorations for the stores or the color schemes. Namjoon was a perfectionist.
When Namjoon took the folders without even looking at them, but kept doodling on his tablet, Jungkook leaned in a little more. “What are you drawing?”
“Nothing!” Namjoon flipped the tablet shut so quickly he hit himself on the hand with it. Initially he had started a design for a new couch, but his mind had used ‘couch’ as cue to wander into different territory… like how Jimin had fallen asleep in his arms completely and how he had wished he could stay like this all night but had to get up because of the driver and the fact that he just couldn’t stay there without having been invited by Jimin before. So, he had moved carefully to the side, inch by inch until he could place Jimin down softly and then had walked into the bathroom on his tiptoes to get rid of the waste and get a soft, damp towel to clean Jimin up. Jimin was apparently a heavy sleeper because he hadn’t even woken up, just sighed comfortably and curled a little tighter on the couch. Namjoon had placed the blanket that they had been laying on in the beginning but had fallen down somewhen over Jimin’s body, amazed by the fact that he could wrap Jimin up in it completely. The younger had looked so soft and tiny curled up there on the couch that Namjoon had leaned down and stolen one last, sweet kiss.
Then he had left the apartment with heated cheeks….
Somehow his hand had started to transfer those memories onto the screen, and he had started to draw a person onto the sketch of his couch - luckily not detailed enough for it to be recognized as Jimin.
Jungkook leaned back, confusion written all over his face when Namjoon reacted like that. The other always shared ideas with him. When Namjoon got up, he hurried after him, a million and one questions on his mind. And he couldn’t wait to squeeze the answers out of his boss or snatch his tablet away. There was definitely not ‘nothing’.
…
Jimin took a deep breath but no matter how many times he did, his heart didn’t seem to calm down. He had spent twenty minutes worrying and wrecking his mind whether he had a fever dream or if it really happened – but the bruises around his hips (and his shin, from where he had slipped) showed the truth.
He had slept with Kim Namjoon.
The Kim Namjoon.
His boss.
Hayoung’s Boss.
A curse slipped from him when he pushed down the button of the elevator. He still had a job to do and even though it was only a couple more days, Jimin was really worried. Couldn’t he just stick with the invitation for the Christmas party? Or spending Christmas together? Why didn’t he just marry him right away? Jimin groaned, hating his thoughts for spiraling so fast, making him even more nervous.
What if this was just a onetime thing for Namjoon? No big deal, where he just moved on? Jimin bit his lip. The ring of the elevator sound signaling that he was on his level. When he walked in, he could hear faint noises coming from Namjoon’s office and Jimin’s heart skipped a beat. Quickly, he turned around, putting his own belongings aside to get out the cleaning supplies.
“Oh, I need your signature for the check.” Jungkook’s voice startled Jimin effectively and he hit his head on the cupboard lightly, when the younger one came out of the office, followed by Namjoon. Neither hadn’t seen him yet. “It’s for the Christmas party. I booked a karaoke machine and ordered all kinds of Christmas shaped cookies. You should really come this year. It will be even better than last year!”
“I actually might...” Namjoon murmured, trying to ease himself into it and hoping that Jungkook wouldn’t yell at him in surprise right away. He was focused on holding Jungkook clipboard with the check while singing and walking at the same time that he only saw Jimin when they were pretty close. He froze up. He hadn’t expected to have Jungkook by his side when he’d see Jimin again. Should he pretend that nothing happened so that Jimin and he had the option to talk later in peace? Did Jimin even want to talk about it?
Jungkook, always quick to pick up on mood changes of his boss eyed him warily. What was even more suspicious though was that Jimin behaved strangely as well. “Is... everything okay?”
Jimin was all ears, when Jungkook made it sound as if Namjoon hadn’t been at the Christmas party the years before, remembering their conversation in the elevator. He was still rubbing the back of his head, when they both stared at each other, a little too long for it to seem normal.
“H-hi,” He finally managed to say. “I’m cleaning the floors!” Jimin was about to smack himself hard for that stupid statement, when all of them knew he was there to clean. His cheeks were red and hot, and he quickly turned around to fill up the bucket with water, glad for some distraction.
“Yeah...that’s...kind of obvious?” Jungkook looked back to his boss who seemed still securely rooted to the floor and back to Jimin who was blushing brightly. “Oh! Uhm, boss, I’m really sorry but I just remembered that I forgot something on the second floor. I’ll catch up with you later?” He patted Namjoon on the back, hoping it would encourage him to do something other than standing around silently and then he hurried back to the elevator. It was really difficult to fight the instinct to look over his shoulder to see what they were doing or to hide in the next office to listen in on them.
“So, is this your first year or…” Jimin filled the water up with some soap to clean. “The Christmas party…” His voice was quiet, a little unsure as he turned around to look at Namjoon – only for a few seconds before he averted his gaze again. Taking the filled bucket, he placed it on the kitchen floor, glad that there was his job that he still needed to do and kept him busy.
The Christmas party. That’s what Jimin was curious about. Namjoon wasn’t quite sure if he felt disappointed or relieved that they weren’t talking about what had happened between them. “It’s not the first year, no, Jungkook organizes them every year.” He answered vaguely, leaving his part in it deliberately out of it.
“You said that” Jimin leaned his head aside, “I just wondered if you were going for the first time this year. He made it sound like that and…” He looked down, shrugging his shoulders, “And it made me curious if you want to go for a different reason this year.”
“It’s... yeah, I kind of... I haven’t been there before. Thought I’d let my people have a fun night without their boss, but... Jungkook’s been asking me to come so often now I figured I should attend at least once.” He carefully straightened his tie because lying made him nervous and he needed to do something with his hands.
“Oh,” Jimin had expected a different answer. Something to do with him and Jimin gave him a quick smile before they were back to staring at each other like before. There was the kitchen counter between them, enough space to not feel closed in but Jimin felt it, nonetheless. His heart was racing. “D-do you want to…like talk about what happened?” He awkwardly held onto the stick of the mop.
Namjoon swallowed hard and his heart stumbled as it skipped a beat. “Only if you want to talk about it. I mean... I don’t want you to feel uncomfortable, we can... talk here or in my office or we can just...” He didn’t want to pretend it never happened because it did and he was so glad that it happened he would deal with ten times the awkwardness just to be able to remember the taste of Jimin’s lips and the feel of the younger’s skin against his. “Whatever you need...” He finished quietly, careful that no one who wasn’t supposed to hear them could accidentally overhear what they were saying.
Jimin breathed out, putting the cleaning supplies aside, as he stepped a little closer to Namjoon. He looked up at him with a shy smile. “I liked it,” It rolled quickly over his tongue, making his cheeks blush even more. “D-did you like it?” Jimin pushed a string of hair out of his face and behind his ear. “It’s only a few more days until Christmas and...when Hayoung is back...I know we talked about Christmas and the party, but....I’m not sure if it was just us joking because of the situation or because…” Jimin didn’t dare to ask if there was more, if Namjoon felt the tingling feeling inside his stomach too and if he wanted to explore what else there was. He really wanted to know, the curiosity making his heart flutter.
“So, you’d still want to cook for me on Christmas?” If Jimin’s would have been sex then he had no reason to still try and get to know him. A comfortable warmth spread through him at the thought of not being alone on Christmas and even better, spending it with someone who’s company he’d immensely enjoyed so far. “Yes, I liked it a lot. I’d like to repeat it some time. After dinner maybe.” And in a bedroom, staying the night, cuddling... there was so much he suddenly wanted.
“For you?” Jimin raised an eyebrow, crossing his arms in front of his chest as he pouted his lips. “I thought I’d be cooking with you.” He blushed at Namjoon’s words. It sounded like a date and a lot more than two people just spending time together. And he couldn’t wait to do so.
“Oh, well.. then I have to warn you, I’m not used to people standing in my kitchen while I’m there, I might accidentally run into you.” Or pour something over Jimin’s shirt so that he would have to undress. “Do you have a special menu that you like to make on Christmas? Then I’ll make sure to get all the ingredients.” At the moment his refrigerator was pretty empty.
“I’ll think of something tasty,” Jimin winked, soothing over Namjoon’s arm fleetingly before turning back around to get his supplies. He still had a lot to clean.
…
Downstairs, Yoongi walked in the office complex with confidence, not even answering the security who asked for his name or who he was there for. His gaze fell onto the numbers appearing on the board over the elevator and he smiled. When the metal doors opened, Yoongi didn’t step aside but walked in without looking up, bumping right into someone.
“Oh, I’m sorry!” Jungkook immediately apologized out of reflex even though the other had run straight into him without looking. When he finally did Jungkook was sure he had never seen him at the company before. He would have definitely remembered a face like that, soft and pale but with eyes so dark and burning they reminded him of coals after a bonfire when the glimmering heat still lingered. He shook himself out of his daydreams, a little confused as to why he had lost his focus. “May I help you? This is Kim design. I don’t think you’ve got an appointment here.” He would know because he would have put it into Namjoon’s schedule.
“Oh, you may…” Yoongi’s eyes changed from surprise to a pleasant expression. The young man he had bumped into was the prettiest human he’d ever seen. And his voice sounded like honey, the sweetest tone he ever heard. “Oh, I sure have an appointment.” He smiled pointing at Jungkook’s book that seemed to be a calendar. When the younger lifted it, still adamant on not knowing about an appointment, he tapped the cover twice, leaning in just a little. “Are you trying to tell me Mr. Kim forgot our appointment and isn’t here? I’m pretty sure we have an appointment. Why don’t you look?”
Jungkook swallowed down his remark that there was no way he had an appointment because otherwise he would know - but he had learned pretty early on that smiling and doing what Namjoon’s business partners wanted was the better decision if he didn’t want a grown man in a suit yelling at him. Not that the other was wearing a suit...
He carefully eyed the man’s clothes, something dark and shimmering hidden under his coat that looked pretty interesting. Too bad he would have to send the other away in a moment. As requested he opened his calendar with a smile, opening the page for today and pointing at the space for right now. “As you see there’s..” His voice faltered. There was an entry. In black ink. For right this moment. Jungkook stared at it in total disbelief. He could have sworn that the space had been empty five minutes ago and he also knew that he had never ever heard the name Min Yoongi before. But apparently he must have because it was written in his own handwriting. “I’m… I’m... so sorry Mister Min, I didn’t... I must have confused the dates...” He stuttered, still staring onto the page as if he couldn’t trust his own eyes.
“I know, I know it’s pretty late for an appointment but I’m a busy man.” Yoongi grinned, pushing down a button, then another one before pressing almost every single one of them – because he wasn’t quite sure which floor his office was and also he loved peeking.
He hooked his arm under Jungkook’s almost gasping out loud, when he felt the muscles strain against the suit, but he could restrain himself from groping the younger more. “You can call me, Yoongi or love. Babe is fine, too. Whatever you prefer.” He winked at the startled Jungkook, nudging him slightly. “Relax. If you keep me company until Namjoon arrives I’m sure I’ll have a great time, Jungkook.”
Jungkook tensed up right away. Yoongi wouldn’t be the first businessman to try and flirt with him like that but he could always count on Namjoon to make sure that people who overstepped the line would not stay with the company. “I’d like to keep it professional, Mr. Min as I’m sure Mr. Kim would prefer.” He furrowed his brows when he realized that Yoongi knew his name without him mentioning it. He must have told the other when they had spoken about his appointment? It made him feel crazy that he really couldn't remember it at all!
Yoongi furrowed his brows, giving Jungkook a little more distance. “Oh, no…I’m not really a business partner like that.” He chuckled softly, reaching into the pocket inside his jacket. “I’m more of a… consultant. I help Namjoon with decisions on his business or his life. Whatever he needs me for.” He was happy with his quick lie, taking out what seemed to be a simple stack of cards. “You really don’t have to be professional with me or have to be afraid.” When the doors opened again and they arrived at the office, Yoongi began to shuffle his cards delicately. “Tell me Jungkook, do you believe in magic?” He turned around with a warm smile, walking a few steps backwards.
Jungkook definitely knew one thing: Yoongi was…special. He had never heard of Namjoon asking someone for advice about his business and he was pretty sure Namjoon would never let someone mess with his personal life and yet there Yoongi was, talking about Namjoon as if he knew him inside and out, joking around and playing with cards. “I.-. I like the thought of it being true..-” he confessed before he could stop himself. Somehow the words poured out of him without his permission so he quickly added. “I can distinguish between dreams and reality of course!”
Yoongi hummed, drumming his fingers on his cards. “That’s good.” He walked ahead as if he knew right where he needed to be, just taking the route down to the biggest office he could find before walking in and letting his instincts lead him. There was a conference table right beside Namjoon’s office desk, so Yoongi took a seat, motioning for Jungkook to follow him. “You can call him, if you want…” His eyes were piercing right through the youngers and yet, they were warm and inviting, placing the cards out in front of them.
Jungkook hesitated, drawn in by the beautiful cards. He had placed them front down on the table as if he were ready to pick one, like a fortune teller ready to tell him his future. “What do you need them for if I may ask?” The backside of the cards was decorated with intricate symbols, some highlighted in a shimmering golden color.
“I need them to answer your questions.” Yoongi leaned his head aside, liking how the younger was intrigued, finally following him, and sitting down at the other end. “Or usually Namjoons, but he isn’t here right now.” He sighed deeply, letting his fingertips hover over the cards. “Do you want to try?”
“You help Namjoon make choices by using your cards?” Now he was hooked. “He never told me any of that! How long do you two know each other?” He leaned forward reaching out but then withdrawing his hand. He had heard that touching the cards just for fun before actually asking a question would mess them up. “I’d really like to... but I don’t have any questions at the moment. At least none that the cards can answer.”
“I help in many ways.” He winked, before Jungkook hesitation made him raise an eyebrow. Leaning his chin on his hands, he locked his eyes with the younger. “Tell me your questions if you’re comfortable with them. Maybe I can answer them anyways.” Yoongi didn’t even mind that Jungkook had completely forgotten to call Namjoon, yet. He enjoyed their encounter way too much.
Jungkook chuckled, “I can but I don’t think you can answer them. I’d like to know if the Christmas party will work out and everyone will have a nice time. I would like to know if Kim design will have a great year again next year and if Namjoon will finally be able to take a bit more time for himself instead of working all the time. I’d like to see him smile more often...” Did he really tell all that to a man he had just met for the first time? His cheeks blushed as he kept his eyes trained down on the cards.
“You really care about him, hm. He really is lucky to have you because he needs more people like you.” Yoongi began to mindlessly push the cards around, sorting them differently, putting a few back into the stack of cards. “I can ensure you; your Christmas party will be amazing. I heard Namjoon talking about it. He really wants to come this year, I think. Do you feel like he’s changing?”
“I do. And I really hope he does.” Jungkook cocked his head, “Not really changing, no, but there is something different about him. I think he might have finally found something else to put his heart onto and instead of being completely consumed by his work he starts to see past it. There are so many more reasons to get up in the morning than just because your work schedule tells you to. I feel like he’s finally starting to get a glimpse of that.”
“You are right,” Yoongi nodded, adding the reason ‘Jeon Jungkook’ as another one on his own list, because that man was the sweetest, kindest person he’d ever talked to. He could feel the warmth and passion radiate from him, the positivity that was surrounding him. He wanted nothing but to make all the people around him happy and Yoongi could feel it resonating within him. But there was something else that made him worried.
“You said he found something…you’re not really talking about a hobby, right?” He didn’t really look at Jungkook, as he turned around three of them. There was a wheel of fortune, but it was reversed, and it was making Yoongi bite his lip, while his eyes flickered to the next card. All of them seemed to be upside down; the second card was showing a hermit and the last one was the chariot. “Oh…”
“What is it?” Jungkook leaned over to get a better look at what Yoongi had picked. To him all the cards looked really pretty but he knew that they could all have different meanings, a pretty picture didn’t necessarily mean a good thing and the other way round.
“I’m not sure what they are referring to exactly…it’s not clear, but this one…” He pointed at the wheel of fortune. “Turned upside down like this, it means someone is losing control. And this one, the hermit, it kind of stands for isolation and loneliness. While the chariot emphasizes the lack of control again. It seems as if Namjoon is quite directionless. Or he will be.” He took a deep breath, pinching the bridge of his nose, mumbling something about him telling Namjoon so as he shook his head.
Jungkook shook his head in denial, getting out of his chair. “It’s not fair to read Namjoon’s cards when he isn’t even there and I’m sure the reading would be way better if he was present. Or there was a mistake. Namjoon is fine. I’ll… I’ll get him for you now. Sorry for stalling.” With that he went out the door to call Namjoon - and explain to him why he had an appointment that late that he hadn’t told him about before.
Yoongi looked after the younger, sighing softly as a smile stole it’s way on his lips. He turned around another card, the smile turning brighter when it showed the symbol of the sun. Flipping the card back around, he pushed it towards where Jungkook sat before and began to collect the rest.
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Carrying the laundry, Jimin crossed the living room again, when his eyes flickered over to Namjoon who was deeply immersed in his work at the kitchen table. When their eyes met, he accidentally stumbled over the end of a rug, giggling the embarrassment away before vanishing into the laundry room.
Just when he was gone the telephone rang and Namjoon picked it up automatically. On the other side of the line was Jungkook, explaining very sheepishly that there had been a mishap and he had forgotten to tell him about the appointment his consultant had made. Namjoon was quiet for a moment. “My what?” There was absolutely no one that deserved that title. He had consultants when he tried working with different materials or when he was trying a new marketing strategy but right now there was no one like that who he needed to meet up with.
“Your consultant? Or...or friend I think. Yoongi?” Jungkook sounded small, the mistake still nagging him and Namjoon’s bewildered reaction aiding further to make him contrite.
“Yoongi… he’s at the company? With an appointment? Right now? And you... you talked to him?” He felt like he had ants running all over his skin. This was the third time Yoongi showed up when normally he only came by like once a month at most. Had he told anything to Jungkook? About the start of the company? “Okay, you can.. you can get off early tonight. I’ll be there in a second.” As much as he hated the thought of leaving Yoongi alone at the company he figured that the other could walk to wherever he wanted anyways with his magic and he rather kept Jungkook away from him. Who knew what kind of deal Yoongi would try to make with the younger.
Opening up the dishwasher, Jimin began to sort the clothes, quietly humming a song to himself. He was lightly dancing, singing a little louder. Leaning back down, he got out another shirt, when Namjoon’s sudden enthusiasm to get up and to his office startled him effectively and he shot up, hitting the back of his head on the edge of the cupboard. He yelped in pain, blinking his eyes because for a moment he saw nothing but a few spots dancing around in front of him.
“Jimin?” Namjoon froze at the younger’s outcry of pain. “Are you alright?” When he didn't get an answer right away he immediately went into the laundry room where he saw Jimin rub the back of his head. “Did you hit your head? I have to get back to the office, but I can get you some ice first. Please don’t hurt yourself again while I’m gone, can you do that?” He teased him a little.
Jimin hummed in response, the pain too evident on the back of his head. “I’ll try not to.” He wondered why Namjoon had to run to the office out of a sudden again but promised that he wouldn’t hurt himself anymore. He was almost done with cleaning anyways, although he had hoped to stall his time a little at the end with Namjoon.
Only when Jimin was taken care of did Namjoon call himself a car. On the ride he was fidgety, trying to calm himself down and not rack his brain about why Yoongi was there, what he might want and what he could possibly do to make him comply.
Yoongi was bored out of his mind, staring at the wall as he swirled around in Namjoon’s chair. He had tried out every single one in his office but this one turned the smoothest.
That's how Namjoon found him.
He was a little out of breath because he had walked as fast as he could to get there (without actually running because running would mean he was desperate and Yoongi might see him with his… third eye or something) “Are you having fun? I hope you didn’t make Jungkook ask me here just because you wanted a new chair.”
“Oh, there you are!” Yoongi came to a halt, motioning for Namjoon to take a seat as if it was his office and not the other way around. “We had an appointment, right? It said so in his calendar. That’s why I’m here…” Leaning over the desk, he let his gaze wander around. “I really like what you made out of our deal, Namjoon. Are you happy with it?”
“You can’t fool me, Yoongi. And please don’t mess with Jungkook again, the poor boy will double check every appointment now and blame himself for it when we both know that it wasn’t his fault he had no idea of that ‘magical appointment’. If you want to talk to me you can just call me.” He took a breath, trying to find a hook in Yoongi’s statement but there was none. “Yes, thank you, I’m happy. Why, do you want to terminate our contract?” He had often wondered how or when it would end - and what would be the consequences. It wasn’t like he was being lazy and letting Yoongi do all the work in his company so even without magical help he should be fine... right?
“Where would be the fun in that?” Yoongi pursed his lips, getting up to look at the designs that were hanging on the pinboard of Namjoon’s office. “I just wondered…you really made a lot of what I gave you. You build an entire empire and dare I say, I couldn’t be any prouder.” Yoongi turned around waving Namjoon off, “Oh no, please. I’m fine. I don’t need to terminate anything. I’m just feeling sentimental this Christmas.” The witch sighed deeply, taking out the three cards he had picked earlier and giving them to Namjoon. “They were turned upside down. I like you, Namjoon and sometimes I worry…if this is really what you wanted.” He patted the other’s shoulder, passing by him.
Namjoon took the cards. There were pictures on it, and he knew that they were probably tarot cards but other than that he had no idea what they were supposed to mean. He only realized that Yoongi wasn’t just walking around in the room than out when there was silence. He turned and Yoongi was nowhere to be seen.
“Wh…wait! What does that mean? What do you want? Did you just call me here to give me those cards? Am I supposed to do something with them? I’m not magic!”
A/N: Happy third Advent! We hope you enjoy this little story until now :)