Serendipity

12

"NO, NEVER.....," Hoseok declared as he stormed away from the room without waiting for an answer, his heart heavy with pain and confusion.

"Namjoon, Hoseok would never agree to it," Mr. Jung said with a tinge of sadness in his voice. He was well aware of Hoseok's feelings for Joon, but he knew his son would never betray his elder brother by pursuing a relationship with him. Despite this, Mr. Jung felt a sense of pride in Hoseok's integrity and loyalty.

"I promise you, Uncle, if Hoseok doesn't agree to this marriage, I'll respect his decision and walk away," Joon vowed, determination evident in his steps as he made his way towards Hoseok's room.

Mr. Jung's heart ached as he watched Joon's determination to pursue Hoseok despite the potential consequences. He knew his son loved Joon deeply, but he also understood the pain Hoseok was experiencing. Deep down, he wished for their happiness, but he couldn't ignore the complexities of the situation.

Joon approached Hoseok's room with a mix of anxiety and hope. He knew the weight of his request, and he was willing to accept whatever Hoseok's decision would be. As he knocked on the door, his heart raced, anticipating Hoseok's reaction.

Inside the room, Hoseok was overwhelmed with emotions. Anger, hurt, and confusion all fought for dominance in his heart. He had always admired and loved Joon, but now he felt like a mere pawn in a complicated game. His emotions was in an override. He couldn't bear the thought of being seen as a mere replacement for his brother, Jin. What was Namjoon thinking? Did he want to hurt Jin by proposing to Hoseok instead?

Tears welled up in Hoseok's eyes as he questioned his worth and why everyone seemed to treat him as an easy option. He had always been fine with being a nerd and a bit of a loner, but he never wanted to be someone's substitute. Hoseok couldn't understand why others thought they could use him for their own comfort, disregarding his feelings in the process. The pain of feeling like he was being mocked and not taken seriously overwhelmed him.

He was lost in thoughts when Namjoon entered his room. He closed the door behind him.

"Hoseok", he called to the man.

No response.

"Hobi...", Joon called again. Hoseok's heart wavered. The smaller man had his back turned on Namjoon. He couldn't bear to look at Namjoon. He would crumble, for sure. He felt his heart beat getting faster. Joon's voice was tender and sincere as he made his plea. Hoseok's heart clenched as he listened, torn between the love he had for Joon and the pain of feeling like a second choice.

Joon walked towards the man and placed a hand on Hoseok's shoulder as he turned hoseok to face him. Joon looked at Hoseok. The man was crying. He wiped Hoseok's tears. (A/n: Acho da...my poor hobi baby)

"Without asking any questions, without arguing, can you do something for me?"

Hoseok looked at Joon, his eyes welling up in tears as he looked at Namjoon's eyes that carried pain and hope. "Marry me, Jung Hoseok."

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So there they were - Jung Hoseok and Kim Namjoon standing in front of the altar. Within Hoseok's heart, a storm of conflicting emotions raged. This wasn't the way he had envisioned marrying Joon. When he discovered his brother's love for Joon, he selflessly buried his own feelings, prioritizing his brother's happiness above all else. But now... why did Jin have to complicate things like this? Hoseok had always been aware of Jin's selfish nature, but he never expected him to do something so hurtful to Joon.