𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎

Yoongi thought he couldn't hate his boss more, Bang PD had the great idea to put the boys on an indefinite break. Even if each one of them could drown with all the money they earned these past few years - less Jungkook, he indeed needs the boys - it meant they wouldn't be receiving any until their boss decides to cut out this useless joke. Namjoon assured his boyfriends and Jungkook that everything would be all right. They had made a big mistake in their boss's eyes, but the man also knows they're his best team. The mafia would never be the same without them, as much as it hurts Bang PD's pride. Namjoon thought instead of calling him and making a scene in the middle of the company, they could enjoy this time as fake break, before they've to put their lives on the edge once more. Only if the boys could drop this job once and for all, but they've all been exposed too much in this world, they couldn't retake an ordinary life, with an ordinary job. As Seokjin thought, there's not enough lies to cover what they've been doing for years.

Between slow mornings and savage nights, Seokjin's body starts reacting to the chilly September breeze. Autumn's around the corner, and Seokjin has the need to put on his favourite sweater. He thought it was in his wardrobe, but the last time he used it he spent the night in Namjoon's room.

He sighs to himself, It's not in his wardrobe either.

He decides to take one last look before giving up on the piece of clothing. His hand reaches the end of the cabinet and collides with a small box. He narrows his eyebrows, grabs it stretching his fingertips and takes it out.

Why does Namjoon hide this? He brings it close to his ear and shakes it. If it made a sound, he couldn't catch it. Seokjin knows he should respect his privacy, or at least ask him first, but right now his intrigue is bigger than his common sense. He sits on the edge of the bed, staring at the black box in his hands. It can't be that bad.

He opens it slowly, but regret hits him as a basketball in the face before he can fully open it. Would Namjoon lose all his trust on me, if he ever finds out? I mean, come on, it's just a small box. A face of an angry Namjoon flashes through his mind ... No, no, no. I shouldn't do this. He must have his reasons to keep this -

He slowly lowers the lid, but the silver ring in it shines too bright for Seokjin to ignore. He tilts his head in confusion, Namjoon was only eighteen when they met. Was he secretly married to someone else before he met us? Or could be ... Dora's? Did he gift it to her and she denied to keep it when they broke up? That bitch, she should have at least kept it -

"Jinnie?"

Seokjin closes the box as fast as he can and smiles anxiously at Namjoon, who questions him from the door frame.

"Namjoon, I'm so sorry. I didn't ... It wasn't my intention - it actually was - but I came here only looking for my favourite sweater, it happened I found this instead." Seokjin raises his fist, attempting to show it to him. Perhaps unconsciously, he has his hand all around the mysterious box, preventing Namjoon to recognise it from where he stands.

Namjoon lets out a short giggle and closes the door behind him. "The last time I saw it Jimin was wearing it." He sits next to him and observes Seokjin for a few moments. "Anyway, what are you talking about? What's mine is yours, and what's yours is mine. I can't believe you forgot your own rule." He chuckles, and Soekjin feels his heart coming back to its usual rhythm.

"Um ... I'm talking about this." He hands it to Namjoon. "You gifted it to Dora when you dated her, didn't you? How did she have the guts to return it? She didn't deserve it anyway, too pretty for her."

Namjoon stares at the ring for a few moments and his smile slowly disappears. "Where did you find it?"

"In the bottom of your wardrobe." Seokjin sighs and bites his lip. "Are you mad? I know I shouldn't have opened it, I should have respected your privacy. Just because we're dating doesn't mean I've the right to look at your personal belongings. I just acted impulsively. I'm sorry. You know I'm not that kind of boyfriend ... right?" His voice comes out almost as a whisper at the end, too afraid Namjoon would actually get upset with him.