Strippers and CEOs - Namjin Yoonmin Taekook

Forty Three

Six months and one week after the wedding

Yoongi opens his eyes. The bright white light is hurting him so it takes him a minute to get used to it. When he can finally focus on the things around him he realizes where he is. The white room. That stupid biping sound. How did he get to the hospital? He doesn't remember.

- You're awake!

Following his voice, he finds Hobi sitting next to him. And he's not the only one there. In a corner, with his arms crossed and a serious face, it's his little brother. It's been a while since they met.

- What happened?

- You drank until you passed out, brother. They had to clean your stomach before you get in an alcoholic coma.

- When I saw you on the office floor I thought you died, Yoongs! You scared the shit out of me!

- You guys are overreacting. I just drank I little too much today

- It was three days a go. You slept for three days Yoongi.

- Oh...

It has sense. He remembers to be working but he doesn't remember last time he got even close to his bed. Hobi sighs. There's no way he can keep a light atmosphere with Jungkook there. So he just leaves for a minute to get the doctor and let him know Yoongi is awake. Meanwhile, the two brothers stare at each other in silence until Jungkook can't take it

- Really...What are you doing, Yoongi?

- Kook, I know you took a different path than me. I gave you the money and let you go. I didn't say anything about it so don't judge me for my decisions.

- Judge you? Is that what you think I'm doing? Is that why you think I'm here?

The tears start falling from his eyes and Yoongi stays in shock. He haven't seen him cry like this since the wedding.

- Kook...

- You're my brother, you idiot! We may not think the same way but that doesn't mean I'm not gonna run to see you when you're like this! You think I'm not worried? That I can lose you in a hospital? That I don't miss you?...You think I'm gonna judge you? I'm your family! Am I not your brother anymore?

- No, Kookie, of course you are. Of course you're my family... Come here, I'm sorry, I didn't mean-

- I...I don't wanna judge anyone, okay? I just...need you to stop...I can't see you like this. Please, Yoon...

The hug between them lets Jungkook hide his face and cry. Meanwhile, Yoongi feels terrible. He's hurting him. The only person in the world he should never leave behind. His little brother he swore to protect since the day he got home from that orphanage.

- I'm sorry...I won't do it again but please don't cry... I'll be more careful

- No m-more alcohol

- I mean, a glass of wine in the morning won't hurt anybo-

- Yoongi!

- Okay, okay! I'll quit. I'll look for help and quit it.

- Good. And your job too

- What?! But Kook-

- Please...For me. Actually no...do it for you

They share a look. And seeing the worry in his young brother's eyes, he sighs.

- Fine... less hours a day

- Only four.

- Four?! That's nothing! What the hell am I supposed to do with my free time?!

- What you've been avoiding to do

- I... I'm not gonna look for him...

- Not that. What you've been avoiding for longer. Our father is not around. No one will stop you. I'll support you. I promise. Just...try it.

He hates the fact that he's considering it. But he nods. This won't be easy for him. But maybe with Jungkook by his side he could try. Who knows? Maybe he can make one or two songs...

In a different part of Seoul

Jimin opens the door to enter home. He's tired since he stayed extra time for some of his classes. But he's in a good mood. He loves studying there. Music helps him take out what's killing him inside. He feels so much better after dancing. Jin and Tae are talking about work while the older makes dinner. So he goes to take a bath before it's all ready.

In the shower, he sings. They told him he had a good voice. And even though he never cared for anything other than dancing before, this is starting to get his attention. Maybe he can use both his talents in the future. He knows there's an opportunity for him at the end of the year. The students make kind of a talent show where important companies and particular musicians go looking for new talents. Maybe he could try it...

He walks out with a towel around his waist. And before getting dressed he goes out to the balcony to look at the stars. The sky looks beautiful. And without wanting to, he thinks about him again. Where is Yoongi now? Is he still working? Is he with someone else? Does he...miss him at all?

He takes a deep breath and tries to leave those thoughts a side. He has to let it go. But it's hard. Really hard. It all comes back to him. His eyes, his gummy smile, his deep voice. The boy that payed for him to achieve his dream, the one that insulted him and his passion, his first love and the one that took down his business, the one that encouraged him to study and also hid his identity.

The one person he hates. The one person he loves. Both in the same body. Both being the same person. How painful and beautiful it is to think of him. He has to stop. He refuses to cry. Sometimes things are just not meant to be. He goes back inside and closes the window. He has things to do. And tomorrow is a new day.

Next Chapter

I'm just a hopeless romantic idiot that can't get over his first love

He'll ask me to dance and I'll commit homicide

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In my defense I gave clues about Yoongi's alcoholism since chapter two. No joke hahaha Let's see if we can make him take some good decisions for once!

Next one is Taekook. Get ready to love Jin once more because that chapter is ✨ everything✨

See you on Thursday!

- Baby Y

P.S: Kinda late but I'm so happy Jiminie is okay and healthy again ❤️❤️💜