To The Edge Of The Sky| VMinKook

Chapter 4

"Hobi, come on!" Jin's voice bounced off the walls as he pounded on the door with increasing force. The urgency in his tone thickened the air around them. "I told you I am not going! Why are you so intent on making me feel embarrassed?" Hoseok's voice sounded muffled, carrying the weight of his frustration from the other side.

Jin paused for a moment, his hands resting against the door. "How is meeting up with friends embarrassing? Is it because Yoongi is going to be there?" The question hung in the air, pregnant with unspoken thoughts. A heavy silence followed, almost as if the walls themselves were holding their breath, waiting for Hoseok's response.

"For the sake of the goddess, just come out already!" Jin exclaimed, frustration seeping through his words. He stepped back momentarily, clenching his fists. "Just because you and that grumpy man had a spat doesn't mean you can just shut yourself away like this. Yoongi has moved past it, so you need to too! Open this door!" He felt the tension building, knowing he might have to take it a step further if Hoseok didn't budge soon.

"If Yoongi is really over it, then why hasn't he come for me?" Hoseok questioned, his voice tinged with frustration. He paced back and forth, feeling the weight of the last three days pressing down on him. "Three days, for heaven's sake!"

Suddenly, a firm voice interrupted his thoughts. "How about you come and ask him yourself?" It was Jin, his commands echoing in the hallway. "I'm serious, Hobi. If you don't open up by the time I count to three, I'm coming in. Open the door!" His tone was teasing yet resolute, leaving Hoseok no choice but to comply. With a deep breath, he reluctantly turned the knob, stepping into the light only to find Jin waiting, arms crossed and a mock glare on his face.

"Was it really that hard?" Jin asked, a smirk playing on his lips.

Hoseok huffed, feeling embarrassed as a sudden heat washed over his face. "Oh, shut up!" he retorted, surprised when Jin playfully slapped his backside.

"Jin!" he exclaimed, a flustered look crossing his features. "It's 'hyung' to you. Stop overreacting and let's go already!" Jin shook his head, laughing as he began to walk away, leaving Hoseok no choice but to follow him, heart racing and mind still swirling.

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As they entered the main room, Namjoon looked up from where he sat, an intrigued expression on his face. "I thought you two had disappeared," he remarked, eyes flickering toward Hoseok. "I thought the same when your loverboy decided to scare me out of my wits." Hoseok shot an annoyed glance at Jin, who merely smirked back, before turning his attention to a distant figure lounging on the sofa.

He side-eyed Yoongi, who lay sprawled out, his expression distant. The nonchalant demeanor irritated Hoseok. How had he gotten stuck with such a selfish man? The frustration bubbled inside him as he waited for acknowledgment that never came.

"What did he do?" Jimin asked, stifling a laugh, while Jungkook regarded the scene with a serious expression. Hoseok felt a pang of concern but quickly brushed it aside. "Do you want a demonstration?" he challenged, pulling his chair away from the group and distancing himself further.

Jimin shook his head, finally managing to catch his breath from laughter. "Why are we even here?" Hoseok pressed again, directing his gaze toward Yoongi, seeking answers.

"About that, I have some news that—" Namjoon began, but before he could complete his thought, the door burst open with a dramatic flourish. A royal messenger strode in, followed closely by several other royal figures.

"Your Highness!" they all bowed deeply to Yoongi, whose displeasure at the disruption was palpable. "You better have a good reason for barging in here," Jimin growled, a protective edge creeping into his tone.