Fresh Hope

9 Enter player 2

Cole comes over with Nam. It looks like they have been  having a serious conversation.  She sits on your lap. Hoseok moves his hand. it's now on the round part of your thigh.
Hugging her, you check, she's OK. "Yeah, it's not my issue." That's all she says. 

Then all hell breaks loose. Jin roars with rage at the screen, Tae and JK, and rolling around in tears at their Hyung and his dramatics.  Jimin is throwing a fit. Apparently, he was on the same team as Jin, and his move cost them the game. Cole leans in while it's all going off and whispers, "RM has his eye on you, just a heads up.I"

'Ah fuck'
>brain, well he is very clever.
>kitty, ooh, more players.
>heart. Ah fuck.

It's now that you can feel eyes on you. But its Not Namjoon or even Hoseok. It's Yoongi.
The way he's trying to read you. He has always been on the quiet side, reserved, always analysing. You look at each other, he gives you a small smile but doesn't take his eyes off you. As the vocal line calm down.
Nam says "so Hobi Hyung didn't take you on a date? Wow, bro, that's low. I'll take you out if you want?"

>heart, shit brain think of something.
>kitty. Purrrr.
"Eh, well." You never considered this happening. "Where would you take me?"
You can't shut him down, that would be rude. But you can't really engage in this. Can you?
"I mean, it would have to be something interesting, your bro went straight to marriage. How you gonna top that?"
'Yeah, your life, is definitely a kdrama. Shit show at the end to the first season, with a bit of angst and danger thrown in on the last episodes. Only for the next season to be filled with testosterone and cliff-hangers.'

You can feel Hoseok next to you. His scent gently teases your senses, his fingers still touching you. Not being too possessive, not showing outward dominance towards the others in the group, this touch is just for you.
Yoongi, though, he's stopped smiling. He's back to analysing the scene in front of him.

"What's your idea of a good first date, Nam?" You ask, keeping it casual and light.
"Maybe, a walk around the city, seeing some landmarks. Then a picnic." he answers.

That's sounds nice, you think, but before you can answer, it's Yoongi who speaks.

"A picnic, in New York, in December? It's freezing, crowded, and dark."
"No, if it's this city, I would take you to listen to live music, like the New York Philharmonic. Then to a nice restaurant for food and some champagne. "
Shit. That sounds good, too.
"Aw, Suga Hyung, I didn't know you had a romantic side!" Again trying to keep things light.

You turn to Nicole and say "right your turn, where are you taking me on a date?" Everyone laughs. Hoping that's the end of the dating talk. You check your watch.
"Damn, I should get a move on. The glam squad will be assembling, and I don't want to keep them waiting."

"You want me to send you a before and after shot and then an after after shot?"
You ask Nicole. Your friend laughs and says "of course, I wanna see you all prettied up, and as for the after after pic, that's a must, I will need it to add the the evidence of your wild side."
Feigning shock "me! wild! you must be thinking about someone else. I'm an angel!"
Without thinking twice, she responds
"Yeah, so was lucifer."
The rap line laughs,
"You mean to say, my sweet wife isn't the innocent Nuna she has made herself out to be?" Hoseok teases while grinning at you.
"Me, I'm a good girl, I promise." You reply.
"Oh, sweetie, I'm not into good girls." That smirk makes an appearance

Again, a ripple of laughter follows.

"My sweet friend has many sides." Nicole, explains, "She is professional and hard working, kind and cute, but when she let's her hair down and you really get to know her, the real her, she can be quite entertaining." She has this wicked smile, and you know that's she's talking about party you.

Nicole stands up, and you say bye to the gamers. They acknowledge you but are engrossed, so don't look up. Nam has moved over to Yoongi. Either he got the hint or isn't that interested. "Bye guys, thanks for the kind welcome. Maybe we will see each other again?"

You want a few more minutes with Hoseok, "hubby, walk me out?" You say.

Both Nam and Yoongi look over. They give you a wave, and maybe they would have returned your smile if it was Nicole walking you out. Hoseok puts his hand on the small of your back and walks towards the suite door.

Once in the hallway, he asks, "Why do you have to play like that? When my brothers flirt with you, you're meant to shut them down, not flirt back!".
"I couldn't very well turn them down without them thinking I was looking elsewhere. If I had been dismissive, then that would have been rude. Believe me, I was being fun, not flirty. I don't think you guys could handle me if I was to properly flirt." You respond.
All the while  holding his hand, that's still on the small of your back. "So far, we are friends that blur the line a little. I'm not saying I'm interested in your brothers. I'm not, but it's not like we are dating. We agreed friends. Did we not?"
Hoseok leans against the wall at the elevator. He's so fine looking and radiating confidence. "Sweetie, we are more than friends. Yes, it's true, we haven't been on an official date, but I can still taste you."
Your core spasms as he says this. Because you can still feel his smile on your inner thigh. Looking into his almond eyes and stepping closer. "I asked you to walk me out, not Yoongi, or Nam or even Nicole. That's my subtle way of letting them know you're my number 1." You place your hand on his elbow and lightly pull him forward.
"Whatever this is, I don't want to lose our friendship. It means too much to me." You say while looking between his eyes and lips.
He's smiling, but it's got a hint of that smirk you love. "Sweetie, even if you decide I'm not what you want in a partner, I will always be your friend. You will always be safe with me. I told you before that I can wait. I don't want to, but I will. You're special to me."
Forehead to forehead, you can feel his breath and 'fuck it' you make the final space disappear from between you, kissing him delicately.
The elevator arrives.
"Can I see you later?" He asks.
"I will see what I can do?"