Like Brother, Like Lover

Chapter Three

He never got to see his brother, because he never got to sleep. The entirety of the ride back to the hotel consisted of a mixture of insomnia and gazing out the window, watching as lights, buildings, and other cars passed by in a speedy haze. He listened as the breathing of the other six members fell into a continuous and low sigh-like series of inhales and exhales.

Between staring at the changing scenery and listening to the calming breathes encircling the vehicle, Jimin didn't realize just how long it had been. Before he knew it, they were pulling into the circle lot in front of the hotel's lobby. He groaned as the driver turned the lights in the van on, and heard the same disgruntled noises coming from the other members as they groggily got up and began to retrieve their things. It was his fault that they were up this late, he realized, and he felt terrible about it.

"Jimin-ah, do you need help carrying your things?" Namjoon asked. The last thing Jimin needed was for the others to baby and guilt-trip him.

"Aniyo Namjoon hyung, thank you though," he watched as Namjoon nodded his head and walked past, down the aisle and down the stairs of the van. After the others filed out, him and Hoseok were the only ones left. The elder came to stand right in front of him and asked,

"Jimin-ah, why don't you come sleep in my room tonight? Yoongi hyung won't mind. I'm just a little worried about you."

Of course Jimin didn't want to change rooms just so his hyung could keep an eye on him, but he knew that when it came to Hoseok, no was not an answer.

"Ne, Hoseok hyung, I would love to." He hoped that he wouldn't regret that decision.

"Great! I'll let Yoongi hyung know!" Hoseok said, his killer smile dancing on his lips. Jimin couldn't help but laugh at the older's excitement. The two made their way out of the van and joined the others who had already made it halfway through the lobby, towards the elevators that would take them to their floor. It was late, so nobody was down on the main level except for the receptionists who just offered a meek "welcome back" as they walked through.

The seven of them, including their bags, crammed into two elevators and made their way up to the fourth floor. Once Jimin made it there, Hoseok made an announcement to the group.

"Everyone! Jimin is going to be sleeping in me and Yoongi's room, just to let you know!" Everybody, including Yoongi nodded their heads. They probably weren't even listening because of the absolute exhaustion that was visible on their faces.

The seven of them walked down the hallway and entered their three rooms. Jungkook would get to sleep alone tonight because of the transfer. The Maknae was definitely not complaining; the boy enjoyed his alone time.

Hoseok, Yoongi, and Jimin were already in their post-concert clothes, and didn't bother changing. The instant they entered the room, all three boys threw their bags on the floor and yanked their shoes off, not even bothering to tuck them away nicely.

Hoseok yawned.
"Jimin-ah, you can take my bed and I can sleep on the couch. Don't argue with me."

Jimin opened his mouth to protest but decided not to. He really didn't like the special treatment, but he assumed he was going to have to live with it for at least tonight. He watched as the older took a pillow and an extra sheet and laid on the couch, promptly falling asleep.

"That was fast," Jimin whispered. A small laugh from the other side of the room frightened him. He had forgotten that he was also sharing the room with Yoongi.

"I'm not surprised," Yoongi said. "That man truly gives it his all until the very last second. I admire him for that."

"Yeah, me too," Jimin replied.