Perfect

Better now

The photographer declares, "Here we go again," as Jin strikes a pose. "Great shot, we're done for today. Thank you for your hard work," the photographer respectfully bows and leaves the room.

"You're still the best at what you do," his manager remarks while draping a coat over Jin. "I just wish you could prioritize yourself a little more."

Jin gives his manager a weak smile. "By the way, I bought you lunch. It's on me. Make sure you finish it all. Don't waste my money."

Jin sighs. He never liked being pressured to eat. He sits down in his dressing room and attempts to swallow the salad in front of him. "Thanks for the food, I guess."

"You're welcome," his manager smiles at Jin. "Also, if you want to keep the dating news a secret from the CEO, I can definitely keep it under wraps. The CEO doesn't need to know. It's not like you're violating any contract," he comments.

Jin neatly sets aside the salad bowl after enjoying a few bites. "Perhaps I am not involved, but Taehyung certainly is. According to his contract, he can not have a mate or be married," Jin mentions, his expression reflecting slight concern. "He was the one who took you to the mall and nearly revealed your scent to the public. Those intimate pictures of him nestled against your neck have spread all over the internet. What was he thinking?"

"Apparently, he is collaborating with a well-known k-indie artist, whom he has been seen with frequently. Surprisingly, the pictures of the two of them together have not gained as much attention as the ones with you. I suppose it's effective marketing for you," manager continues, Jin's curiosity piqued as he looked at his manager.

"What artist has he been seen with and when?" Jin asks. "I'm not sure, but I believe her name is Jun Hee. She is quite popular in her genre, and I heard that Taehyung personally reached out to her," the manager responds.

"Just remember, they are simply friends, so please don't let any of this affect you," the manager adds before excusing himself from the room.

Upon returning to the apartment, Jin finds Taehyung working in the kitchen. It has been a week since he last saw Taehyung. Jin is aware that Taehyung is often in and out, especially when it comes to the food in the fridge, which always has a note mentioning the calories.

When Taehyung notices Jin, he immediately approaches him and asks, "Where have you been?" He carefully observes Jin, focusing on the mating mark.

"Work," Jin replies briefly, taking off his coat. He is still wearing the makeup and clothes from the set. Usually, he would take them off, but since he received these PR package clothes, he decided to wear them back home.

Taehyung stares at Jin, amazed by how attractive he looks. His mouth becomes dry, and he clears his throat before saying, "I thought you were on a break?"

"I changed my mind and decided to come back," Jin answers, unlocking his room. "I cleaned up your room," Taehyung informs him. Jin looks around and sees that the room is organized. He realizes that he is also out of alcohol.

After preparing dinner and placing it in the oven, he proceeded to leave Seokjin's room without lingering. However, he couldn't resist stealing glances at Jin's bare skin. Frustration evident on his face, he entered the bedroom, he noticed his hard on quite obvious through his pants,

"It's been so long since I've had sex," he muttered, removing his pants and boxers to reveal his erected cock. He began stroking himself, imagining Seokjin's earlier self, his body, the skin, and specifically his thighs.

The mere thought of Seokjin's mouth deep throating him entirely elicited a moan from him. With each stroke, he grew closer to climax. Eventually reaching his peak, he gasped for breath.

"I need to shower," he said, wiping the cum off from his hands. "I can't believe I'm jerking off to him again, he still has the same grip on me," Tae whispered as he cleansed himself of the soap.

Once finished, he left his room to grab a glass of water. It was then that he discovered Seokjin discarding the food he had prepared, tossing it in the trash without a care. Despite being caught, Jin seemed unfazed by the it.

Instead of reacting angrily, Taehyung's usual response is to calmly approach the oven and retrieve the additional portion he had prepared. "Let's eat together," he suggests, firmly gripping Jin's wrist and guiding him outside to the table. "I'm not hungry, I already ate," Jin protests, attempting to free his wrist. "What did you have?" Taehyung inquires. "I don't need to answer your questions," Jin coldly replies, avoiding eye contact with Taehyung.

"Please, just tell me what you had for dinner," Taehyung politely asks once again. "I had a salad bowl," Jin confesses, nervously playing with his fingers.

"You don't have to finish it all. Just have a few bites. It only has around 500 calories and no oil," Taehyung explains. Why is he going to such lengths to ensure Seokjin eats? Even he doesn't know the answer.

Seokjin ultimately gives in and takes a seat. He observes Taehyung placing the plate in front of him, saying, "Here you go."

Taehyung starts eating his own serving while Jin stares blankly at the food, unable to comprehend why Taehyung is treating him this way. Perhaps Taehyung regrets his previous outburst – that's the first possibility that enters Jin's mind. Or maybe it's related to the mating mark. "Is there any way to remove the mark?" he wonders aloud."

After hearing Jin's question, Taehyung pauses his meal and looks up at Jin. "There is only one way that is for us to live apart. Neither of us can choose that. There are high chances that we won't survive the distance," he sighs. "Let's talk about this later, Seokjin."

Jin shakes his head. "You will never truly love or desire me, Taehyung. I know you have feelings for that omega. You've spoken to me about her a lot. This isn't fair to you."

"So you want me to be selfish and abandon you? And then face the judgment of the world? Seokjin, all of that is in the past."

"It's not in the past when the day after you mate me, you run to her," Jin clenches his fist. "Let's continue this conversation later. Right now, I need you to eat. This is more important."

Jin closes his eyes, feeling a hand over his own. When he opens his eyes, he sees Taehyung holding his hand on the table. "Let's just eat for now,"

Feeling his heart pounding in his chest, Jin withdraws his hand, unable to ignore the rapid beating. He starts eating quickly, wanting to get out of Taehyung's sight. In the midst of it all, he begins to cough and choke on a bite. "Don't eat too fast," Taehyung offers him water and pats his back. "Are you feeling okay?" Jin nods, his eyes watering. Taehyung grabs a tissue and wipes the tear from Seokjin's face. "Eat slowly," he advises, sitting back down.