Love Again

6

The next morning, Yoongi and J-Hope arrived at Seokjin's suite, bracing themselves for what they might find. After the emotional turmoil Seokjin had been through, they expected to see him in the same state they had found him last time-disheveled, exhausted, and still grappling with his heartbreak. J-Hope had his makeup tools and styling kit ready, prepared for damage control, while Yoongi mentally prepared himself to manage Seokjin's mood.

But when Seokjin opened the door, both of them were caught completely off guard. Instead of the broken figure they expected, Seokjin stood in front of them looking refreshed. His hair was still damp from the shower, and his face, though not fully made up, looked clearer, more awake. His suite, too, was no longer the disaster zone it had been before. It was clean, the empty bottles gone, and a sense of calm seemed to hang in the air.

"Hyung, you look... great!" J-Hope exclaimed, his eyes widening in surprise. "Did you sleep well or something?"

Yoongi raised an eyebrow, eyeing Seokjin with suspicion. "What happened? You're... okay?"

Seokjin smiled faintly and stepped aside, letting them in. "I'm fine," he said simply, though his tone was neutral, betraying none of the turmoil that had gripped him just days before. "I'm feeling better, that's all."

As they walked into the suite, J-Hope's eyes fell on the breakfast set on the table-a beautifully arranged meal along with a fresh bouquet of flowers. His jaw dropped slightly, and he gave Seokjin a knowing look. "Uh... Jin-hyung, what's all this?" he asked, gesturing toward the tray and the flowers. "You've suddenly become so fancy?"

Seokjin hesitated for a moment, glancing at the meal Jungkook had arranged to be delivered earlier that morning. "Jungkook sent it," he said softly, avoiding eye contact.

Yoongi, who had been watching the interaction closely, raised both eyebrows this time, clearly intrigued. "Jungkook? Who's that?"

Seokjin sighed, realizing there was no avoiding the topic now. "He's... the son of the hotel owner. He's been helping me out the past few days."

"Helping out, huh?" Yoongi said, his voice carrying a teasing edge as he exchanged glances with J-Hope. "Seems like he's doing more than just 'helping out.' Flowers, breakfast... Are you two close or something?"

Seokjin's cheeks flushed slightly, but he quickly shrugged it off. "He's just been checking on me, making sure I'm okay. That's all. It's nothing."

Yoongi didn't push further, though the curiosity in his eyes remained. He made a mental note to ask more about Jungkook later, but for now, he let it go. Seokjin had bigger things to focus on today.

"Alright, alright, I won't pry," Yoongi said, waving his hand dismissively. "Let's just get you ready. You've got a photoshoot and an interview, and you need to look like a million bucks."

J-Hope was already getting to work, setting up his tools with a practiced ease. "You're lucky you already look fresh today, hyung," he teased. "I was ready for disaster mode, but you're actually making my job easy this time."

Seokjin smiled slightly, feeling a bit more at ease now. He sat down in front of the mirror, allowing J-Hope to begin his magic. The stylist worked quickly but carefully, brushing through Seokjin's hair, styling it simply for the moment. He chose a light makeup look, knowing that once Seokjin arrived on set, the photoshoot team would adjust his appearance further to match the branding and aesthetic of the shoot.

While J-Hope worked, Seokjin's mind drifted back to Jungkook, and he couldn't help but think about how much the younger man had been there for him during the past few days. It was strange-comforting, even-to have someone like Jungkook quietly supporting him. Seokjin had been so used to handling things on his own, or with Taehyung by his side, but Jungkook's presence had been different. There was no pressure, no expectations-just a gentle, steady presence that made Seokjin feel a little less lost.