For You

* Chapter Nine

Jin still hadn't come back to the apartment after three days and Yoongi was really starting to think that their friendship was over. He hadn't even replied to Yoongi's texts no matter how much he spammed Jin. He read them at first then just straight up ignored him after that. Eventually, Yoongi stopped trying to contact Jin and just gave up.

He used his work as an excuse to keep his mind off Jin, even going as far as to ask for extra shifts. Jonghyun had happily agreed without much question only asking, 'how come you want extra? Don't you want to spend time with your fiancée?' To which Yoongi had cringed, his hand immediately going to clutch at the ring dangling around his neck. He really wanted to come clean and tell everyone that it was all a fucking fake wedding but Yoongi would probably get fired.

'I need the extra money to pay for the wedding.' He lied and Jonghyun had nodded and asked to see the ring, making up the excuse that he hadn't had a proper look yet. Yoongi didn't really believe it since Jonghyun had spent twenty minutes on Monday admiring it but he didn't care, he was more than ecstatic to take it off for a while and hand it over to his boss. The ring still felt like it was burning into his skin. The only time he wore it was at work otherwise he'd drown in the guilt that hung around with the ring. When he got home, he left it on the hook near the door.

On Tuesday, he asked to have his break for two hours between twelve and three so he could go tux shopping for his 'wedding' when really it was just to take Jungkook to get a fancy suit for his dance.

'I don't know. You know how busy we are.' Jonghyun had hesitated and Yoongi wouldn't beg. He had some dignity left. Instead he offered a sad smile and held onto Jin's ring tightly. Guilt swelled up inside of him, threatening to choke him. He felt stupid and somewhat dirty for lying and using Jin's ring as an excuse to get what he wanted, manipulating his boss into this. He was guilty over so many things that it was starting to hurt him. Not even Hoseok could help him now.

'Please, Jonghyun. I'll make it up to you. I really need to go tux shopping today.' Yoongi was borderline begging now (and he mentally kicked himself for acting like this) and his boss raised an eyebrow.

'Why today though? Why can't it wait until tomorrow?' He questioned. The wheels in Yoongi's head turned, trying to come up with a believable excuse.

'They're on sale today. Besides, it's the only day where Jin can get a break from college and his job.' He lied. He hadn't even spoken to Jin in a day or so. He no longer knew whether he was working or even attending classes at this point. He really had no clue and he was starting to get worried. Yet, Jin wouldn't flatten his worries no matter how many times Yoongi tried to ask. It was like Jin enjoyed seeing Yoongi suffer like this.

'Fine. Only for two hours though. When you return, we'll discuss more work hours for you and whatnot.' Jonghyun sighed and Yoongi held in a squeal thanking his boss so much that he rolled his eyes and left. Yoongi returned to his work station, smiling at Mina who just shook her head.

Taking off his hat, he wiped it over his forehead, trying to collect as much sweat as possible. He could feel it dripping down his back and his neck was slick. The worst part of his job in summer was spending time around the ovens. It was like living on the fucking sun.

'So I know you aren't really engaged to this Jin guy because one, you've never brought him up. I know how you act when you're in love. Plus I know you have a roommate that's called Jin so the pieces fit together,' Yoongi shrugged, not really afraid of being caught in a lie. He didn't have to worry about Mina spilling her guts. 'What's the real reason you're getting this two hour break?' Mina asked, not looking up from the pizza she was making. Yoongi watched her skinny fingers roll the pin over the dough. He could see the sweat pooling in her gloves and the droplets dripping down her face.