Reflection | YOONMIN

Chapter 33

"So what happened yesterday that you just couldn't tell me over the phone?" Hoseok asked Yoongi after turning the tv down that Yoongi was watching upon awaiting his arrival. Hoseok was dying to know.

"A lot. It was really crazy." Yoongi took a deep breath, getting ready to explain all the events that took place yesterday. "So, basically, I told him I liked him. He actually told me first, which I couldn't actually believe that he did. But anyway, I thought it was a perfect opportunity to tell him too, so I did. And we were talking for a bit and it was so crazy how everything just kind of fell into place. He said he liked me for a while and I said that him confiding in me was what really made me attached. We both agreed that nothing could happen right now, like relationship wise. Maybe in the future, I really hope in the future, but not right now. His ex really fucked him up, Hobi. And we also promised that no matter what we would stay friends because the last thing either one of us wants to do is lose each other as a friend. And I cried. Like a lot. More than I'd like to admit."

Hoseok listened intently.

"Oh, wow." Hoseok simply replied, actually speechless for once.

"Yeah, it was a lot."

"Yeah it sounds like it. I didn't think he was going to say that he likes you. I had my suspicions, but I figured it was a long shot."

"I did, too. But nope, he really does." Yoongi looked down and smiled. "And now neither one of us have to hide those feelings from each other." Yoongi felt the tears threatening to fall from his eyes, but stopped himself before he started crying. However, it would've been a happy cry. Truly happy because he was able to be his true self around Jimin and wouldn't have to carry on and pretend to not have those feelings.

Hoseok looked at his friend and gave a sincere smile.

"I'm really glad, dude."

"Me, too."

"So what are you gonna do now? I mean, because clearly you both like each other. So is anything gonna change?" Hoseok asked.

Yoongi thought for a second. He didn't really think about that. Would things change?

"I don't...I- I don't know."

"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you." Hoseok put his hands out to try and calm Yoongi down because he clearly worried him. "I just, I don't know. Like things are going to change. You both admitted that you like each other, Yoongi. I don't think you can admit something like that and not go anywhere with that."

"Yeah, I guess you're right. But we're still friends no matter what, that isn't going to change. And of course I want things to change, like as in getting into a relationship with him, but like I said, that's not gonna happen right away. He needs time, and it seems like a lot of it. There's still a lot we don't know about each other and we need to build more trust first, especially because of his douche-bag of an ex." Yoongi shook his head. "He needs to be 110% sure that I won't leave him or certainly won't cheat on him. I'll wait as long as it takes. I want to know everything about him."

"Whoa, okay that got me a little bit." Hoseok was taken aback seeing Yoongi talk about Jimin like that. It was sweet and hasn't seen that side of him really since he was with his most recent ex-girlfriend. "I think that's a good idea. Maybe like don't do anything crazy for now, like just keep hanging out and stuff and I don't know, take him out or something, kind of like a lowkey date if he's okay with it." Hoseok shrugged.

That was actually not a bad idea. He would absolutely love to take Jimin out on a date. But he didn't know when a good time for that would be. It wouldn't be anything too crazy, but he definitely didn't want to make Jimin feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed, especially when he promised to take things super slow. On the other hand, though, he really felt that Jimin deserved to be treated like that. He didn't know exactly what him and Taehyung did, but from what he's heard it didn't sound like Taehyung was taking him many dates. Maybe on dates to his bed, but nothing else.

"Yeah that's a good idea, actually. That might not be for a little while, but I would love to do that, honestly."

"Maybe start out with coffee or something. Like just take him to Starbucks or something, pay for his coffee and then sit and talk for a bit. Nothing too crazy. I also think meeting his parents is a good idea. You're not dating, well not yet." Hoseok raised his eyebrows and Yoongi ignored his gesture. "But I still think you should meet them just as his friend. He's met yours."

"Oh, yeah, his homophobic parents." Yoongi rolled his eyes.

"Oh. I didn't know." Hoseok said gently.

"No, no. I'm sorry, Hobi. I'm not mad at you, but yeah. But I still think it's a good idea, regardless of how I feel about them already."

"Exactly. Just take things super slow. Maybe you can even have a sleepover with him...you know...without me there." Hoseok said suggestively. Yoongi wasn't sure if he was genuinely suggesting it just so they can get to know each other and get comfortable around each other or if he said it to be an asshole and suggest something else.

"Hobi!" Knowing Hoseok, he definitely meant it in a suggestive and not-so innocent way.

"Okay I actually didn't mean it like that for once, but I mean hey, that too." Hoseok said and raised his eyebrows a few times.

"Okay no, no, no. That is not happening for a long, long time, if that happens at all." Yoongi shook his head. He couldn't even think about something like that right now. He could care less if he ever got physical with Jimin. He wouldn't be opposed to it if the opportunity did come up as he is extremely attracted to Jimin, but he would never ever want Jimin to feel like he has to do something like that to be with Yoongi. He was always like that even in his past relationships. When he likes someone, he likes them for them, not their body.

"Okay, that's definitely fair. Good for you, dude. I mean you did already get to kiss him so I guess that's enough."

"Oh, um, yeah." Yoongi almost forgot about the fact that they kissed again. He blushed a little upon remembering how amazing it was the second time. "We kind of kissed again."

Hoseok almost choked and his eyes grew wide.

"You what? Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"I don't know! For that reason."

"Okay, I'm sorry. I'll calm down. But like really? Good for you."

"Yeah, thanks. And it was even better the second time."

"Well that's good, at least."

"Yeah, definitely. I'd be okay with just kissing him for a while until when and if he ever wanted to do anything else. If not then I'd be perfectly okay with that." Yoongi admitted.

"I mean, hey you do you. But seriously though. I'm glad you finally told him. I know it was really bothering you and that bothered me as your friend." He shook Yoongi's shoulder in an endearing way.

Yoongi smiled, so beyond thankful that he has a friend like Hoseok to be so supportive of him.

"Thanks Hobi. I am too. I needed to tell him and I'm so glad I did. I'm even more glad that he returned the feelings, but at least he knows and I don't have to hide anymore."

Hoseok listened with sympathetic eyes, but also smiled.

"I know you don't." The two friends look at each other for a second. "But please warn me if you guys are alone or doing something I shouldn't be seeing because I don't want to walk in on anything again. Good thing it wasn't that bad and you know I don't care, but you deserve your privacy and I don't need Jimin to be traumatized never want to speak to me again." Hoseok partly joked, but was mainly serious.

Yoongi rolled his eyes, but laughed softly.

"Don't worry, I will. I don't need you seeing that either."

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Short chapter, but a cute, fluffy, and emotional one is coming up soon so it'll be worth it then. As always, thanks for reading :)