Strippers and CEOs - Namjin Yoonmin Taekook

Eighteen

*Marathon: ON. One chapter a day for a week C:*

After being away from home for so long, there was no way Hobi wasn't gonna organize a "Welcome Home" party for Namjoon. Most of the guests being friends from work and family members. And of course more than one CEO is here to try to get closer to him.

Even though his return to Korea should be the main focus of the guests, they're all talking about the wedding. Most people here are meeting the future wife for the first time so she's the center of attention right now. Namjoon enjoys the party and the kindness everyone is showing to his fiancee.

He tries to put an arm around her waist but she pulls away. For a moment he forgot how much she hates physical contact. And he'll respect that. He goes for a drink but on the way there someone else knocks on the door. So he decides to open up himself. Which might be the best and worst idea he had today.

- Namjoon!

- Dad!

He hugs him with a huge smile on his face. When he saw his mother arrive an hour before he thought that meant his father wasn't gonna show up. But there he was! And Namjoon couldn't be happier about it...until he saw who was standing next to him.

- No hug for me? I haven't seen you in so long!

The man Namjoon hates the most. No matter how hard he tries to forget about his existence. Jin's father stares at him with a fake smile. Now, Namjoon isn't the kind of person to hate of fight with anyone. And he might say he has no feelings for Jin anymore so this shouldn't matter...but it does

However, he tries to treat him nicely and ignore his thoughts. They enter the house and get some drinks. The three of them talk about his trip when someone catches Namjoon's attention. Walking down the stairs to join the party, there's Jin. Looking as beautiful as ever.

He can't help to stare at him. The older seems to be wearing makeup which is rare and makes him look stunning. He can't help to look at those big shiny eyes and those full lips he used to kiss. He's really out of this world.

But he looks away as soon as he sees Jin blush. He doesn't want to give him the wrong idea, even though he already did. And things get worse when he notices him walking closer to them.

- Oh my god! Seokjin?

- Hello, it's a pleasure to see you again

Namjoon's father always loved him. The way he always knows how to act with everyone. He always thought he was gonna be a good example for his son. Of course, he was never aware of what they had going on.

- Wow, it's been so long! I thought you two had a fight when Namjoon stopped mentioning you!

Namjoon wants to face palm himself. Can't his father be more subtle? He can see Jin's hurt expression.

- N-No, we're still...friends

- Oh well, I'm glad! And you look beautiful! That really is your color!

Every color is his colour, Namjoon thinks. But of course he doesn't say so. No more comments flattering Jin. He needs to walk away. But he stops himself when he hears Jin's father talk

- Dear god Jin, what are you wearing? And what's with that makeup?!

- T-Tae said he wanted to h-help me get ready. H-He said I looked good

- Good?! You look terrible! You look like you work on the street!

Namjoon bites his tongue trying not to say anything. Trying to stay quiet even though he wants to curse at him for saying something so hurtful to his own son. He tries really hard.

- I-I'm sorry father, I l-liked it so I kept it

- If we were outside they would give you money for a strip tease with that makeup. You literally look like you work at a brothel. Go wash your face and change your clothes!

- B-But I

- But?!

-...Yes, father

- No. - Namjoon can't help it - I think he looks beautiful this way. He's trying a different style and it looks good in him

While Jin feels his heart go crazy his father rolls his eyes. If there's one person he won't argue with is Namjoon. He knows how much power he holds being the most important lawyer in Korea at the moment. And he needs him on his side.

The conversation dies there, when Jin asks him out for a dance. And he would say no, if it wasn't for the fact that he wants an excuse to be away from that asshole as soon as possible. The music doesn't have a fun rhythm, since Yoongi doesn't want it for anything other than background noise. But it's enough for them.

- Thanks for that

- Don't even mention it

- Do you really think I look beautiful?

- Jin, stop. Don't do this

- Do what? You said it and I was just wondering if-

- This is why I should've kept my mouth closed. You have to stop taking everything I do or say as a signal, Jin

- I don't know what you mean...

- I see it in your eyes. I see how hard you try for this to work and I need you to stop. Listen... there's other good things in your life, you'll find other men. You'll find one that's even better than me, believe-

- But I don't want them...I want you

- No, you need me. And that's your problem. For crying out loud, you're almost thirty and you still can't tell your father to go fuck himself!

- I-It's not that-

- I'm sorry, Jin...but I'm telling you this for you own good. Just... don't wait anything from me, okay?

By the end of his sentence, he pulls away. The song is over. And he walks away not even waiting for an answer. He tries not to look back, but he can't help to notice his ex running back upstairs. He doesn't want to feel guilty so he just tries to ignore what happened. And he doesn't follow the boy that took his breath away again, like he always did.

Next Chapter

Or is it one those "let's do it in every room of the house" kind of challenge?

I should take my own advice and send you to hell, Jungkook

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Hi! Sorry I've been gone for a week! The end of the year is crazy and I have lots of work and stuff

But I had a free day on Sunday and I wrote like six more chapter, SO WELCOME TO THE MARATHON!

One chapter a day for a week, and then we'll go back to the usual. Thanks for always waiting! Take care and drink water

- Baby Y