Little Space

one year sober

Seokjin gave up trying to reach the ceiling with a loud groan. He pouted as he handed the streamer to Namjoon, who kissed his temple and reached it easily. Seokjin rolled his eyes and held more tape up for the younger. Namjoon took it with a grin.

Hoseok walked over to Namjoon and Seokjin and gave them each a kiss on the cheek. He rubbed the tension out of Seokjin's shoulders and said something to make the elder giggle. Namjoon looked at them both affectionately and hugged them.

Taehyung was on Jungkook's back, hanging decorations from the fan. When he dropped one, he giggled and Jungkook bent to pick it up with Taehyung still on his back, making the elder squeal. Jungkook laughed and straightened up again, handing the decoration to Taehyung.

Jimin walked into the room, running his hands through his hair. His face was a bit flushed and his hair was sticking out at awkward angles. Hoseok noticed this and walked over to him, pulling the younger into a hug.

"Shh, Jiminie. It's gonna be alright. You've done an amazing job setting everything up, sunshine." Hoseok pet Jimin's hair.

Jimin hugged him tightly, clasping his fingers behind Hoseok's back. "But what if he does it again, Hobi hyung?"

Hoseok shook his head. "He's been doing great. It's gonna be fine, sunshine. I promise."

Jimin nodded and nosed at the fabric of Hoseok's sweater, letting the elder hold him until he had calmed down enough to finish decorating and planning.

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"He's on his way, guys. He's coming down the hall. Shit. Okay, get ready. Alright?" Jimin said, running around the apartment to fix the last minute details.

"Jiminie, calm down. Everything's fine," Seokjin tried.

"I said, get in your place!" Jimin yelled threateningly.

Everyone obeyed and scrambled to their places, afraid of what would happen if they didn't listen. Jimin ran to his own place by the door, waiting for Yoongi to enter.

Yoongi unlocked the door and sighed, confused when Jimin threw himself into his arms.

"Hey, Jiminie. What's up?" he asked, his voice a bit gravelly from work.

Jimin smiled. "Happy one year."

"One year?" Yoongi asked. "One year of what? I... Oh. Oh. Oh my gosh, that's today? It's been a year?"

Jimin nodded happily. "One year sober. I'm so proud of you." Jimin tucked his face into Yoongi's neck and hugged him tightly.

Jimin lead Yoongi to the living room, where everyone popped up and yelled "Surprise!". Yoongi gazed at them all happily, looking like he was about to cry. Jimin came up behind him and pulled Yoongi back into his own chest, swaying them side to side.

"We're so proud of you, Yoongi-ah!" Seokjin said, going over to him. He tousled Yoongi's hair, making Yoongi tsk and fix it.

Hoseok and Namjoon came over next, patting him on the shoulder and giving him compliments. Yoongi would be damned if he said how much pride had swelled his chest.

Jungkook and Taehyung followed them, the latter latching onto Yoongi and squeezing all the air from his chest. Yoongi coughed and pet his head, making Taehyung let go.

"I'm s-so proud o-of you, hyung!"

Yoongi grinned. "Thank you, little one."

Soon after everyone said what they wanted to say, praising Yoongi and making his ego inflate, they all sat around the table to eat cake Seokjin had prepared.

"What kind of cake is it?" Yoongi asked, eyeing the huge, frosting covered cake.

"Your favourite. Vanilla and strawberries. With chocolate on one side for Jiminie," Seokjin answered.

Yoongi nodded and reached for the cake, knife held in his hand as he waited to cut it.

Jimin tutted and smacked his hand away, lighting the candles. "Wait!"

Yoongi grinned. "But, baby~" he whined, pouting.

Jimin leaned down, kissing Yoongi momentarily. "Stop being cute."

Yoongi laughed and kicked his feet a bit. "I like cake."

"I know, baby. But shh," Jimin said, not holding back his own grin.

Everyone else in the room exchanged looks. Taehyung giggled into his hand and hugged Jungkook's waist. Namjoon reached up and pet Hoseok's hair, who leaned back onto Seokjin.

~

Their friends had all left an hour or so ago. Jimin was wrapped up in Yoongi's arms, the elder pressing kisses to his head. Jimin grinned and shut his eyes, enjoying the feeling of Yoongi's soft breath on his skin.

"I'm so proud of you."

Yoongi smiled.

"I really am. I can't believe you've made it this far. Hyung, I... I'm so proud. I love you."

Yoongi nosed at Jimin's hair behind his ear. "I love you too."

Jimin hugged him and kissed his cheek. Yoongi sighed happily and rubbed his back. "Relax, Jiminie. The party was amazing. You did a good job. Relax. I can tell how high-strung you were."

Jimin hesitated, a little too long, before nodding.

Yoongi chuckled. "Shh, baby. It was perfect. Daddy loved it. Thank you."

Jimin relaxed. "I'm so happy, Daddy."

"I am too, baby."