Strippers and CEOs - Namjin Yoonmin Taekook

Forty two

Six months after the wedding

You can say Namjoon's life is the most routinely thing in the world. Always getting up early. Working. Going back to his perfect home where his wife waits for him to talk about the most boring things he can think of. Basically, what his father wanted for him. Perfection. Nothing out of the common gold. Money, work, wife.

He tries to convince himself this is what he wanted. What other options were there? He doesn't want to think about it. He should be happy! Everyone knows who he is, he never lost a case, they all wanna be him. There's still people congratulating him for his happy marriage. Though honestly, they're both working most of the time and when they're back...it feels like part of his job.

Today, he wanted to take a day off. But he found himself alone in a huge house, not knowing what to do next. He wants to relax. And being alone with his thoughts might not help. So he calls his little group of friends and they decide to meet at a bar near his house.

The moment he arrives, his smile disappears. Hobi looks more worried and tense than usual and Yoongi...well...he looks like a complete mess. He's never seen him like this. It looks like he haven't slept in weeks. He heard the rumors about him working 36 hours non stop last week. Also, even though they just arrived, he already smells like alcohol.

Namjoon and Hobi try to make a conversation while Yoongi is half there half in his head. That's when he realizes he has nothing to talk about. His wife? She's okay. His job? It's okay. Jungkook?... Jungkook!

- Hey Yoongi, how's your little brother? I haven't talked to him since the wedding!

He can see in Hobi's face he chose the wrong topic. Yoongi looks away from them and serves himself another drink. He mumbles the answer and thankfully they can kind of understand him.

- He moved out a few months a go after asking me his part of the money.

- That's great...

- Mmmh - Yoongi frowns - He's using it to travel around

- Around?

- Strip clubs

Hobi clarifies it, since Yoongi refuses to name those places. Namjoon smiles. At least one of them didn't give up on love. Of course, he doesn't wanna admit to himself he did. He's sure this was the right way to go. Things are the way they should.

After a few depressing hours with his friends, he goes back home. His wife is already sleeping and for some reason he doesn't feel like joining her tonight. With a low volume he puts on the tv. Looking for something to watch he finds a Dorama. Jin used to love seeing them. He texted him about some of them when he left to America. When he was still reading his texts...

Every chapter he comments to himself about it. He could've seen it with Jin. Long distance even. Talking on the phone, pressing play at the same time...Where is he now? Is he missing Namjoon? He hopes not. He hopes he's happy. He probably is anyways. After he did that favor for Jimin he never heard from Jin again.

It was shocking to know the day he came back from his honeymoon Jin was leaving the country. Maybe if they would've taken a longer trip they could've met. But his wife wanted to come back. She had some business meetings she didn't wanna miss. Really, maybe destiny had other plans.

For a moment he forgets about the tv and his mind wonders off. When he was young he was sure his honeymoon was gonna be with him. It was an impulsive thought back then. One of many. One that he could never face in his present. As an adult, he barely makes decisions out of impulse. Except for day he kissed him on the rooftop...or that time he followed his kiss...or that night...

He goes back to the real world to finish the series. The sun is raisin by the time he ends watching the last chapter. Before going to bed for a few hours, he hears a noise outside. He walks out and sees his daily newspaper. As soon as he takes it, a picture on the side of the cover catches his attention.

Rapidly, he unrolls it and reads the small article about the former owner of the Kim Company. His new project has now everyone's attention.

- A clothing brand?

He smiles to himself. He knows the talent his ex holds. He's gonna get far. Sitting on the floor with the door wide open, he reads every line. Almost pretending that this is half as good as getting a text from him.

- "We'll design clothing for all genders, all body types, all skin colors. Inclusive designs because everyone deserves to feel beautiful, valid and sexy."

Despite his large smile, there's something in his stomach that feels weird. He doesn't know why he wants to cry. Jin looks so happy in that picture. And Namjoon...he just wishes he could share that happiness with him. But then he walks back inside.

In a different part of Seoul

Jin makes sure they have everything. Today they have the first photoshoot to show his new collection. He wonders what the reaction will be once it's all out. Everyone is paying attention to him now. The famous CEO that sold his company to open a clothing brand. He seriously hopes this works.

- Are you sure you don't wanna model? People would love you!

- I don't think modeling is my thing - Taehyung answers - I like dancing much better. But hey, I can take some of the pictures!

They've been living together since they left and it's safe to say they get along perfectly. And even better since they came back to Seoul and Jimin joined them. The three boys enjoy sharing the same house. They always talk and care about each other. Something Jin was not used to before.

Once they arrive, everyone greets Jin with a smile. And not because he's the boss. They just respect him too much. They see how much love he puts in his designs, how well he treats everyone, how much supports the team surrounding him. This is now his place in the world. The one he built for himself.

Sometimes, he still thinks of Namjoon. He still cries a few nights a weeks. He still misses his lips. But there's nothing a warm bath and some sweets and videogames with his friends don't solve. He's slowly getting over him. Each day thinking about him a little less. Each day closer to leaving it all behind.

Next Chapter

Am I not your brother anymore?

I'll support you. I promise.

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Okay, so we've been suffering a little here. Next chapter it's an important breaking point! So wait for it!

Also, turns out I DO have coviid :c So I kind of feel horrible. But I keep writing because it's literally the only thing I can do while I'm locked here

Take care and have a great weekend! See you on Tuesday for some Yoonmin!

- Baby Y