Rebel | Jinkook

Thirty-Nine

As Jin stood in the bathroom, his eyelids heavy with sleep, he slowly stripped off his clothes in preparation for a much-needed shower. Despite his overwhelming fatigue, he hesitated, briefly entertaining the idea of skipping the shower altogether and collapsing into bed. However, the thought of his mother's disapproving words about neglecting his skincare routine lingered in his mind, pushing him to muster the strength to stay awake just a little while longer in order to cleanse and refresh himself before surrendering to sleep.

He was just about to reach for the shower door when the bathroom door creaked open, and Jungkook walked in. Their eyes met, and a smile spread across Jungkook's face as he greeted Jin. "Am I taking a long time?" Jin asked, aware that he might be taking more time than he should. He considered that Jungkook was probably tired and also in need of a shower.

"No, you're fine," Jungkook responded and started to undress. "I thought it would be quicker if I joined you in the shower. We can shower together to save time."

Jin remained silent, his attention now on Jungkook as he removed his clothes. His gaze moved appreciatively over his husband's physique, causing a smile to spread across his face as he leaned against the shower glass. "You have the best style. You're my forever style."

"What was that?" Jungkook hadn't heard him and sought for him to repeat what he had said as he walked over to where he stood.

"I said you are my forever style."

Jungkook smiled and kissed Jin lightly before taking his hand and guiding him into the shower. "Let's shower," he said.

In the shower, Jungkook took charge, reaching for Jin's hair care products before gently lathering them into Jin's hair. After finishing, he handed the products to Jin, who returned the favor. Then, they bathed each other, exchanging kisses and gentle touches until they finished their shower.

After their refreshing shower, Jungkook carefully wrapped a soft towel around Jin, gently drying every part of his body before applying his moisturizer. Once Jin was comfortable and ready, he took his turn, tending to his own post-shower routine.

Later, they made their way to the bedroom, settling into bed. Snuggled closely together, Jin found comfort in resting his head against Jungkook's chest and drifted off to a peaceful sleep.

*****

"I don't think I will ever understand this. Let's go to bed," Taehyung said as his hand moved along Jimin's thigh.

Jimin glared at Taehyung and stood up, distancing himself as he yelled, "No, you are going to get it! We are not going to sleep until you understand this, and we are not having sex until after you pass your exam." After hearing a sigh from Taehyung, Jimin walked out of the room, needing a moment to pull himself together.

As Jimin exited the room, Taehyung grinned and adjusted his posture, sitting up straight. He turned his attention back to the detailed notes Jimin had prepared for him. He found some satisfaction in Jimin's passionate reactions and the consequences he would impose if he didn't perform well on his exam. He felt supported, which fueled his determination to excel even further.

Doing good in school was never his strongest gift. While he always managed to pass, he was usually on the verge of failing. However, lately, Jimin had been inspiring him to put more effort into his studies and showing that he could achieve more. As he heard Jimin re-enter the room, he looked up and across at him and said, "I am going to do my best and study."

"You'd better take this seriously; we're not sleeping together. If you don't pass your exam, you can add another month to that."

Taehyung got up with a smile and approached Jimin. He placed his hands on Jimin's waist, trapping him against the door. "I will do my best because you believe in me and do all you can to make sure I do well. Thank you for caring about me like this."