The Arrangement | Taejin ✔️

Nine

A/N: This was a requested update by one of the five lucky individuals. Enjoy!

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Even though they were both concealing their identities with masks, Seokjin still felt it was a meaningful milestone to be with Taehyung for the first time outside in public around strangers. He was thankful that Taehyung made time out of his hectic schedule to accompany him to the mall so that they could shop for Jimin's clothes.

Since he wanted to limit the time they spent walking around the mall because he knew it would probably be too much for Taehyung, he had made a list of everything he needed to buy for Jimin and had researched stores at the mall in advance. The majority of the items he selected were located within the same store.

Taehyung took a firm grip on his hand and led the way as the two of them made their way toward the main store he had mentioned to Taehyung earlier. "We are not going to spend the whole day here."

"I know. I have already thought of everything I want to get for Jimin, and I have it all planned out." Jin said as he dug into his pocket for his phone to check the list that he had on it.

"I hope you also have planned what I am going to eat for dinner, too."

Jin did not answer since he was unaware that Taehyung would be expecting dinner on a Saturday night because he was often away from home on Saturdays.

"Did you hear me, Seokjin?"

"Yes, I was thinking about what I could prepare for you. I wasn't aware you were going to be home for dinner."

"Do you ever ask me when I'm going to be home or if I'm going to be there at all?" Taehyung questioned as he placed his arm around Jin's waist and pulled him closer as he saw other eyes glancing in their direction.

Jin needed to figure out how to respond, given he didn't think he had a right to ask Taehyung such questions.

"I still can't believe that my mom and dad chose you to be my husband," Taehyung said. "You are just concerned with yourself and Jimin's well-being. How inconsiderate!"

"Taehyung, I am sorry to tell you this, but it is not true. I care about you. I was unaware that I could pose such questions to you. I am sure that you are just as busy all the time. That's why some days you are home and others you are not."

"If you say so."

They went inside the shop without exchanging another word with one another. Jin arrived on time for the appointment he had made with a sales associate, and the two of them immediately got to work to collect all of the items on the shopping list for Jimin. He was pleased with the help the sales associate, who had been of great assistance, had supplied him with. Because of this, his time spent shopping was much simplified. Taehyung never stopped following them and remained silent throughout the whole encounter.

Jin was attempting to choose a sweater for Jimin when the sales associate departed. Taehyung suddenly stepped behind him and wrapped his arms securely around his stomach, which shocked Jin.

"Why do you keep smiling with him like that?"

Jin stated in a startled tone, "I am not smiling at anybody." He was baffled by Taehyung's claim that he was smiling despite his mouth being concealed behind a mask.

"We will be shopping together for the rest of Jimin's clothes. He will not return to help you. Don't make any plans with anyone the next time. I think it's rude, especially since I'm here."

"I am sorry."

Taehyung first kissed Jin on the neck, then moved his lips to Jin's ears and said, "turn around and kiss me."