Only You

-12-

" Since you both are a couple, you will share the same hotel room. The interview is in the afternoon. I expect both of you to be present in the lobby at twelve," the manager instructed Jin and Taehyung as they nodded simultaneously.

They hadn't exchanged a word since their last interaction a two days ago.

Jin had stopped prepping meals for Taehyung or doing his laundry, and Taehyung didn't cease doing his part. He would still cook for Jin or do the laundry for him.

Although, there seemed to be no point in it, especially when Jin had drawn a clear line between them. Now, both of them had no clue how they would share the same hotel rooms for promotions. Which is a much more enclosed space.

Taehyung sighed loudly as he entered the hotel room. He retreated to the separate lounge,

" As if I want to deal with him," Jin muttered, he entered the bedroom and began taking his clothes off. As he sat down in front of the mirror, he noticed that the marks Taehyung had left on him during sex faded,

and the marks his father had given him over the years also healed, thanks to the doctor Jimin had taken him to. He sighed, reminiscing about what had happened between him and Jimin.

" Should I call him? Would it be too weird after what I said to him? " Jin mused aloud, skeptical about reaching out.

It wasn't his fault that he shut everyone out once they asked too much. He couldn't help but wonder if this was why no one had ever tried to be his friend.

Jin had learned that at some point, everyone left, or the bond became conditional. That's how it had been for him throughout his life. Even with Taehyung, their marriage was conditional, which was why Jin had run off after their night together.

He desperately wanted to talk to Jimin but wasn't sure if he should. Despite his reluctance, he dialed Jimin's number. The phone rang for a while, and Jin couldn't help but notice that the call wasn't being forwarded.

" Did he block me? " Jin wondered aloud, and without waiting for an answer, he ended the call. What else had he expected after their last interaction?

Deciding to put the matter aside, he told himself, " I need to go take a bath." Jin preferred cold baths over warm ones.

Meanwhile, Taehyung was in the lounge, scanning the room for his belongings. However, his suitcase was nowhere in sight. They had probably placed it in the bedroom, and Taehyung dreaded having to see Jin's face.

Nonetheless, he had to retrieve his belongings, so he knocked on the bedroom door. There was no response. He knocked again, but still, there was no reply. Perhaps Jin had gone somewhere else.

Without further hesitation, Taehyung opened the bedroom door and spotted his luggage near the bathroom. He breathed a sigh of relief and moved towards it. However, as he picked up his suitcase, he heard Jin's voice.

" Oh my God, what are you doing? " Jin whispered, clearly flustered, " You're naked! "

Jin chuckled, " Yeah, one plus one is two, Taehyung. Now get the heck out of here."

Taehyung couldn't resist a teasing remark, adding, " Do you not want me, alpha? " he imitates Jin from the other night they had sex,

Jin glared at Taehyung, clearly uncomfortable with the situation, and bit the inside of his cheek. He wasn't enjoying any of this.

Jin quipped, " Right, you're being insensitive again, just like you've always been. Making fun of my vulnerable state is funny to you. If you're done now, leave."

With that, Jin shut the bathroom door, leaving Taehyung outside.

The following morning, Taehyung and Jin joined everyone in the lobby. Jin's father was there too, and as soon as he spotted Jin, he moved towards him.

Taehyung acted quickly, wrapping his arms around Jin's waist and pulling him closer, " What are you doing?" Jin squirmed in Taehyung's hold, " Do you want all the staff to find out about us? Stay still."

Jin reluctantly complied but felt uncomfortable with the situation. His father spoke through gritted teeth,
" Looks like you've warmed up to this whore. Don't forget you're getting divorced in a few months. "

Taehyung didn't respond, instead choosing to walk them away from the director, holding Jin protectively.

" I need you to stop touching me, Taehyung, " Jin squirmed out of Taehyung's grip.

" I don't need your help for goodness' sake. One more time, you touch me, and I'll knee you."

Taehyung chuckled, " With those dainty knees, sure."

" My knees are not dainty! " Jin seethed, checking his knees just to be sure, earning another laugh from Taehyung.

The manager interrupted them, reminding them that they needed to leave for an interview. After the interview, they returned to the hotel.

Promotions for the next month had just begun, and although these interviews hadn't focused on their relationship, Jin was anticipating being given a script that involved it sooner or later.

Jin was in his room when the doorbell rang. Irritated at the interruption, he opened the door to find Taehyung standing there with takeout bags. He huffed, annoyed that he had to get up again.

" Didn't you check before opening the door? " Taehyung asked, a hint of amusement in his voice, " I could tell it was you because of your scent."

Taehyung continued, " I bought us food. I was holding the bags, that's why I had to ring the doorbell."

Jin wasn't pleased. " I didn't ask you to bring me food. "

Taehyung's response was polite, "Well, you didn't eat anything all day. I was just trying to be decent."

Jin wasn't having any of it. He retorted, " Again, I didn't tell you to bring me food, and I'm tired of this good person facade of yours. Treat me like you did before. Don't think that because we had sex one time, I'll start falling for you. Snap out of it."

Taehyung walked away from Jin, leaving the food for him on the counter. He didn't want to engage in any arguments with Jin.