Serendipity

13

Hoseok tossed and turned for a few minutes. He couldn't sleep. He went to the balcony looked at the stars. The air was cool and he let himself feel the breeze. He walked out of his room. He looked at Joon's room. The door was closed. He assumed Joon must be sleeping. He tiptoed downstairs when he saw a light coming out of a room. He walked to see Joon engrossed in a book. He hesitated for a moment before knocking.

"Come in", the voice boomed. As Hoseok entered, the first thing that struck him was the enchanting ambiance of the library. The room was bathed in a soft golden glow, emanating from vintage-style lamps strategically placed on wooden shelves laden with books of all sizes and colors.

The walls were adorned with dark, richly polished bookcases that reached almost from the floor to the high ceiling. Each shelf was meticulously organized with various genres, from classic literature to modern-day novels, historical tomes, and even some rare collectibles that Namjoon treasured dearly. The scent of old, well-loved books permeated the air, creating an atmosphere of intellectual comfort.

In the center of the room was a large, intricately carved wooden desk with a comfortable leather chair. The desk was adorned with more books, some open and others neatly stacked. A vintage globe rested on one corner, surrounded by scattered notes and bookmarks, a testament to Namjoon's passion for learning and exploration.

The library had a cozy reading nook by the window, adorned with plush cushions and a soft throw blanket, inviting anyone to curl up and immerse themselves in the worlds crafted by words. The window itself offered a picturesque view of the moonlit garden outside, adding a touch of natural beauty to the serene setting.

"Couldn't sleep either, huh?", Namjoon asked.

"Yeah, my mind's bit restless tonight". Hoseok fidgeted around.

"What is it?", Joon asked looking at Hoseok's hesitation.

"Can I borrow a book?", hoseok asked adjusting his glasses.

"Of course".

Hoseok went to the book shelf and scanned. There were just so many books. His eyes fell on one as he picked out a book gently. As he flipped the first page, his face became somber. Inside it was written, "With love - Jin to Joon".

Hoseok closed the book and kept it back on the shelf. As he was about to walk away, Joon called out him. "Hoseok, can you give me that book?"

Hoseok gave the book to him. Joon opened the book and tore off the first page and handed the book back to Hoseok. He crumpled the page and threw it in the dustbin. He smiled at Hoseok, "Do read the book. Its quite good". Hoseok smiled gently and nodded as he walked away.

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Next morning:

Hobi strutted to the dining table. He was wearing a casual white T-shirt with white trousers that hugged his curves in all the right places. Joon and Jimin were already sitting at the table, but their jaws dropped when they saw Hoseok's wet hair dripping on his collarbone. He flashed them a bright smile and said hello. The servants brought the food, but Joon couldn't take his eyes off Hoseok. Hoseok truly was a vision of beauty. And he smelled heavenly.....like vanilla. Joon felt his mouth watering and his heart racing. Jimin noticed his brother's drooling like a hungry cat.

Jimin coughed loudly and said, "Hobi, do you need a towel?"

Hoseok looked confused and touched his hair. "Oh, sorry. I didn't have time to dry it."

Jimin shook his head and said, "No, no, not that. I mean, look at Joon hyung. He's salivating...over you. You need something to wipe his drool."