how to never stop being sad ; ym

8. Drown

But most importantly: drown every single one of your feelings in old stolen rum,
Learn to love the taste of it dripping down your throat,
Find comfort in the warmth coming from your stomach, you're drinking bottled love now.

Jimin was the happiest he'd been a long time.
He felt like a little boy having his first crush on someone as he waited for Yoongi to come to his apartment.
His heart skipped a beat when the bell rang and he rushed to the door, not even bothering to wait for Yoongi's steps on the stairs.

"Hey," Yoongi greeted him and smiled.
"Hi... come in!"

He carefully grabbed Yoongi's hand and pulled him into his apartment, then he closed the door behind them.
"Woah," Yoongi laughed, "So energeti-"
He was cut off by Jimin's lips against his.
For a few seconds, he was too taken aback to return the kiss, but then his eyes fluttered shut and he wrapped one arm around Jimin's waist to pull him closer while his other one cupped Jimin's cheek.
Their lips moved together perfectly, and even though the kiss only lasted for a few moments, it was more than either of them could've ever asked for.

"Hey..." Yoongi whispered when they both pulled away, "Where did that come from?"
There was an amused sparkle in his eyes and a wide grin on his lips.
"Uh... I don't know," Jimin giggled quietly as his eyes flickered over Yoongi's face again and again.
"I... totally did not plan this, no," he then added, making Yoongi laugh.
"Well, seems like I'm not the only one who's nervous right now."

They both had to grin, they were still close enough to feel each other's breath on their skin.
Jimin's left arm was wrapped around Yoongi's neck and his free hand was cupping Yoongi's cheek while Yoongi had his arms wrapped around Jimin's hips and held him close.
Their laughter slowly died down; Jimin was so caught up in Yoongi's eyes that he didn't realize his own heartbeat fastening.
And when Yoongi closed his eyes and leaned forward a bit to kiss Jimin once more, Jimin asked himself how he had been able to live without this for so long, without admitting his feelings for Yoongi to himself.

It felt like an eternity until their lips touched, but when they did, everything was perfect.
Jimin almost had to smile; this was what he wanted, this was what he needed.
The kiss was hesitant at first, Jimin didn't want to destroy the moment and Yoongi didn't want to break Jimin. But it was obvious that neither of them really could contain themselves.
Yet, Yoongi was surprised by his own actions when he let his tongue slide across Jimin's plumb bottom lip.
Jimin gasped and almost backed away, but then he hesitantly parted his lips a bit. Yoongi took this chance to deepen the kiss even more.

He didn't know what he was doing, his mind had shut down as soon as Jimin had touched him, but neither of them would complain. It seemed as though the tension between them was finally easing.
And besides, Yoongi had waited long enough to be kissing Jimin like this.

Still, they had to break the kiss to gasp for air.
"Sorry," Yoongi laughed quietly and leaned his forehead against Jimin's.
"What for?"
"I don't know... I didn't mean to overwhelm you like this."
"You didn't," Jimin whispered just as quietly. Again, he let his gaze wander over Yoongi's face, the shadows under his eyes, the pale skin, the cute nose and pretty lips. He would never get enough of staring at Yoongi.
"Do you... uh... want to drink something? Or..." Jimin asked with a shy smile. Yoongi shook his head. "I'm good, don't worry."

He let go of Jimin in order to take his jacket off, the they made their way into the bedroom; lying on a bed was just much more comfortable than standing in a hallway.
"And, how was your day?" Jimin asked to break the silence and sat down on his bed.
Yoongi sat down next to him and sighed.
"Oh, boring as usual... up until now, of course." He smiled. "And yours?"
"Mine too," Jimin replied quietly. It was silent between them for a moment.