ROSE (Sequel To Fallen To Rise)

Ninteen.Open and Close

Yoongi hovered over his bed, eyes closed. He knew that his lover was no longer beneath him, squirming with lust. Instead she was off somewhere in the storm, not with him. If he opened his eyes, it would be true. If he opened his eyes then he wouldn't be able to hold Miniko's soft hand in his, kiss her neck, or run his hands through we silken hair. If he opened his eyes then he may never speak to her again and he may never hold her again.

He opened his eyes.

There was a knock at his door, Myungsoo's deep voice calling out a hello. So Yoongi opened his eyes. Yoongi opened his eyes, got out of bed, and pulled a shirt on. It was already the next day, he hadn't gotten any sleep then, or he fell asleep in that position. Yoongi closed his and opened them as he walked to the door. Her sweet rose scent drifted throughout the house still, closing his eyes so he could feel her here again. He opened his eyes at the sight of his son. He opened his eyes that the sight of his son who has no idea that his Mom and Dad are not together anymore.

"Hello," Yoongi spoke tiredly to Myungsoo. He couldn't help it, happiness cannot be with him if Miniko is not by his side. He looked down to SJ, the kid's cheeks flushed his happiness and he was bounding with energy. "Hey Ray," Yoongi whispered, scooping SJ up.

No one ever really called SJ by his real name, Raymond. It was strange but people usually preferred to call him SJ rather than Raymond. It was his name though and they named him Raymond after Miniko's real father who passed away when she was young.

SJ hugged his father tightly, excited to tell him about what Jaemin and him did, how big and cool Jaemin's house is, anything and everything that he remembers. "I missed you, Appa," he started with, nuzzling into Yoongi's neck. "And I missed Umma, too."

Yoongi smiled a little bigger at that, kissing the top of SJ's head. "We missed you too, baby." Then he looked up to a smiley Myungsoo and Jaemin. "Thank you for letting SJ sleep over, Myung. I hope he didn't cause you too much trouble," Yoongi spoke politely.

Myungsoo stood proud and bubbly with a clean and fresh look, neatly jelled pink hair paired with a leather jacket and button down shirt, black pants and nice dress shoes. It made Yoongi self-consciously smooth down his messy black hair and wonder if he should've worn actual pants rather than sweatpants and something other than a loose white t-shirt. He wasn't wearing shoes but normally he's wear some sneaker, basketball shoe, or boots. He wasn't exactly sure how old his two dress shoes were or long it was since he's worn either of them.

"It's no problem, Jaemin and I would love to have SJ over again. He's a great kid." Myungsoo flashed perfect white sparkly teeth at Yoongi, making the man cringe slightly. His son stood next to him, not holding his father's hand as SJ would always do. SJ loves physical touch. Jaemin seemed a little upset, probably over the fact that his best friend wasn't staying over for more time.

Yoongi smiled back at Myungsoo but stood there awkwardly. Miniko had done all the talking with Myungsoo over play dates and sleepovers, so Yoongi doesn't know much of the man. In fact, outside of BTS and a select few people, Yoongi didn't really hang out with many people. While he likes company, it's easier for him to be by himself (with Miniko of course) than always so social. That was more of Miniko, a beautiful social butterfly. But more recently she chose to stick to those close to her like Yoongi does, but the butterfly in her it always let out when she meets new people.

As he thought of Miniko, his eyes watered a little but he quickly blinked them away. Though Myungsoo quickly noticed and inwardly smirked. Often at times it's easier to take advantage of someone when their distressed. On the outside he acted concerned, knowing well how to play his emotions and lie.

"What's wrong, Yoongi?" Myungsoo asked gently, tilting his head to the side. Yoongi replied with a 'Nothing's wrong' making Myungsoo's inner smirk grow. "Okay, I'll take your word for it. But there is something I wanted to talk to you about, if you would not mind." He chose his words carefully, making sure to put it in terms that would convince Yoongi the most.