𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟖𝟎

Seokjin came back every day for a week to the same street and walked until the sun went down, but he didn't see Namjoon.

Nevertheless, he doesn't give up.

He has to find him.

He has to bring him back home.

"Seokjinnie, are you leaving again?" Taehyung pouts, holding a bowl full of popcorn. "You said you would watch the film with me today."

Seokjin puts on his jacket and kisses his forehead. "I'm so sorry baby, but I don't have time to watch it with you today. What about tomorrow, mm-hmm?"

Taehyung takes a step back, his eyes showing the betrayal blooming in his heart. "You said that yesterday. And the day before. Why don't you let me come with you to find Namjoonie? I miss him too. I miss him a lot."

Seokjin remains collected even if he wants to cry inside. He can't find Namjoon and he can't be there for his boyfriends. Am I doing the right thing? "I know, Taetae. But what if Mimi and Bang PD are watching him and they see us? I don't want you to get hurt, you've to stay away from Mimi. You understand it, right?"

Taehyung nods, lowering his head. Both Taehyung and Tiger are fully aware of the obsession Mimi has with him.

Seokjin breaks the distance between them and holds his hands. "Baby, look at me."

Taehyung obeys, his pout remaining on his face.

"I promise you I'll bring him back, mm-hmm? When he's back, we can watch all the movies you want and we can stay up all night."

Seokjin hugs him when Taehyung doesn't react, blinking the tears threatening his eyes away. Am I failing them too?

"I love you, bubba." Seokjin reminds him, even if it may not be enough to fill the absence of Namjoon and his own. He pulls away and smiles, an idea popping into his mind. "Do you want to watch the movie with me tonight? I'm free."

"You promise you're free? Wait—you always say I get an upset stomach if I eat popcorn at night and never let me do it. And I don't watch any film without my popcorn." he lets go of Seokjin's hands and crosses his arms. He doesn't want his boyfriend to let him down again.

Seokjin squeezes Taehyung's arms gently. "I promise. About your stomach," he pauses a moment to think. "Let me make you some tea before bed, mm-hmm? A chamomile will help."

"Seokjinnie, I love you more!" Taehyung gives him a tight bear hug and Seokjin giggles.

A wave of relief lets his heart breathe and beat with peace for a moment.

Seokjin doesn't want to pull away, enjoying every second of their embrace.

Taehyung breaks the hug first but his arms stay wrapped around Seokjin's neck. "Promise you'll make love to me tonight. Promise."

"I pinky promise you, baby."

Taehyung giggles and kisses him softly. "Okay. You can go now, come on, come on." Taehyung leads Seokjin towards the main door and Seokjin chuckles. "Bring Namjoonie home."

"If I find him I won't let him escape and I'll bring him back home." Seokjin jokes, but he means it.

* * *

Jimin fidgets with his hands, staring at Jungkook playing video games on his phone.

"Jimin-ssi, look! I won again! Hehe, I'm the best."

Jimin can't even fake a smile and lowers his head to his hands.

Jungkook drops his phone on the mattress and moves closer to his childhood friend, resting a hand on his shoulder. "Hey, Jimin-ssi. Is everything okay?"