Strawberries and Cigarettes | Vkook

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Time seems to pass by quickly and the four maknaes of the group were already third year college while the three hyungs are graduating students.

Taehyung and Jungkook are still a happy couple, going stronger than ever and never missing a chance to be sweet with one another which is truly is sickening for salty people but still very cute. And that's not all! Turns out, they were not the only guys in love in the group. Jimin and Hoseok also became a couple just last year and so did Jin and Yoongi. It was the most surprising and unexpected ship but it just happened.

Meanwhile for Namjoon, he was the only straight guy in the group and he's currently dating his long time admirer, Ren. (God I'm sorry Namjoon stans XD) They're both havig a happy and healthy relationship which hopefully lasts long.

Indeed there have been ups and downs in their group but with teamwork, they managed to overcome all of it, making their bonds become stronger than ever. They are the real definition of friendship, always there for each other.

"Hey Jiminie! Can you help me out here?"

Oh shit, I need to stop monologuing now. Bye folks! On with the story!

"Coming hubby!" Jimin closed his laptop and went downstairs, checking what the fuss was about but he only saw Hoseok lying comfortably on the sofa with a huge book leaning against his arched knees.

"What is it hubby?" Jimin walked closer to him.

"Cuddle with me." Hoseok moved a bit to make some space for his mochi. He stared at him and patted on the empty space beside him, motioning him to lie down with him.

"Really? You interrupted me from my monologuing just for this?" Jimin crossed his arms, raising an eyebrow as he stuck out his bottom lip.

"Pretty please?" Hoseok batted his eyelashes, doing aegyo for him. He knows Jimin always gives in with his aegyo. It's one of his weaknesses.

Jimin groaned and sat beside him, placing his arm over Hoseok's shoulder. "Is this good enough?"

"No. Lie down your head on my shoulder. I should be the one embracing you."

Jimin rolled his eyes but did what his boyfriend asked him to do. He lied down next to him, laying his head on Hoseok's shoulder, just below his chin, and his hands were clumped together, placed on top of his chest. He admits, he still gets pretty shy whenever they do this but he loves the feeling. Hoseok's cuddles are always warm. The way he wraps his arm around him is just so romantic.

"Are those our photos?" Jimin just realized the book was actually a photo album. It contains some of their group photos in forms of polaroids. There were a lot starting from their early years. It made him reminisce of their past.

"I'm the one who collected all of our photos. Jin-hyung asked me to make a photo album out of it. I just finished it now and I want you to be the one who sees it first."

"Aww hubby." Jimin chuckled, burying his face on Hoseok's neck, mostly because he was flattered.

"Stop that mochi. You're making me blush." Hoseok pinched Jimin's chubby cheeks. He couldn't handle too much cuteness.

"Aisht. Don't do that! Alright alright, let's see it together." Jimin giggled.

...............

The sound of gunshots overthrew the silence of the room which was coming from Jungkook's phone. His eyes were glued on his phone as he was playing rules of survival.

He failed to notice the crimson curtain sliding open, revealing Jin who was formally dressed in a tuxedo.

"So, how do I look?"

"One second." Jungkook wets his lips as he stare intensely at his mobile screen, looking for his last enemy.

"Jungkook!"

"Wait! I need to finish this hyung! I can almost taste the chicken dinner." When he finally spotted the enemy, he bravely exposed himself, pressing the shoot button almost in the speed of light. The enemy never stood a chance against him. "Yes! Chicken dinner!" Jungkook threw his arms in the air letting everyone know of his victory.

The older just stared blankly at him, not even bothering to care about Jungkook's game. "Yeah yeah whatever. Just tell me how it looks?"

Pocketing his phone, Jungkook gazed the older, examining the attire he picked. "Well, you look rather dashing I admit. In fact, too much dashing." He shrugged, not knowing what to say exactly. He just said the first word that popped into his mind.

"So? It looks good?" Jin sprawled his arms questioningly.

Jungkook nodded and did a thumbs up. Although he still couldn't help but wonder why Jin and Yoongi's date are always high-class, going to fancy restaurants wearing formal attires. Whenever he had a date with Taehyung, they usually take a stroll on the park wih ice-creams in their hands. It was simple but pretty romantic for him.

"So, how much is that hyung?"

"$2000."

"No shit."

"Don't curse young man." Jin warned him which made Jungkook do the 'zip-mouth' thing.

"Just how luxurious is your 3rd date with Yoongi? Your suit is already damn expensive."

"Jungkook, it's fine. I'm the one who pays for it anyway." Jin tugged on his coat, "Besides, I just want Yoongi to have a good time."

"Eh. Still expensive."

"Worth it. Besides, I remember back in our second year when he told me he have always wanted to know what Wagyu beef tastes like so I'm gonna make that dream of his come true." Jin winked.

A lady in uniform approached him, holding what seems to be a check. Jin just smiled and signed it without any hesitatiom at all. "Ah, it's good being rich."

"Spoiled ass." Jungkook teased him which earned him a glare from the older.

"What time is your date anyway?" Jungkook asked, shifting into a more comfortable position on the leather couch, having both of his legs and arms crossed.

"8 in the evening."

Jungkook checked his watch, "It's only 7:46 PM. Yeahhh you're late."

Jin's eyes widened in surprise as he checked his wristwatch. It still shows the same time he saw earlier, 6:48 PM which means his watch is broken.

"Shit." He cursed as he dashed out of the store, Jungkook trailing behind him. He pressed the unlock button as soon as he saw his car which made it's lights blink and a small beep sound to go off. Jin quickly opened the door and sat on the driver's seat, sliding down the window to talk to the younger.

"Hey Jungkook, I would really love to drive you back home but for now, can you take a cab? I'm just running late for my date." Jin took a hundred bucks from his pocket and handed it to Jungkook.

"What the fuck hyung? This is too much?"

"SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!" Jin shoved his money to Jungkook before sliding up the window. He revved up the engine and finally stepped on the gas, swerving towards the highway.

Jungkook sighed as his eyes followed Jin's car speeding off the distance. He literally only needed like 10 bucks to reach home so 100$ was a little bit too much. But he couldn't argue anyway. Gazing at the money, he suddenly thought of the grocery store nearby. Maybe he could buy some ice-cream and invite Taehyung in his house. Besides, Jin will probably be back on midnight or may not even come home. It's a perfect night for movie marathon. Jungkook smiled to himself and pocketed the money, making his way to the grocery store.