The Arrangement

39

"Ah, fuck," Jimin groaned, spinning away from the two elders. His hands knotted in his pink hair.

"That's what I suggested, but someone here wasn't for that thought," Hoseok grumbled, glaring at his boyfriend.

Yoongi remained quiet, observing the actions of the two younger boys.

Despite somewhat expecting this, Jimin didn't know what to think. Confusion was clouding his ability to properly judge the situation and he desperately needed answers.

"I barely know either of you," Jimin started, facing the two once more. "And for that matter, you don't know me. So why?"

"I think I've made my intentions clear enough," Hoseok explained. "I find you attractive and think we could all have fun together. I'm just looking for a good time, that's all."

The choreographer had been sending him vibes over the last few weeks, which Jimin definitely picked up on. At first he thought it was just Hoseok's friendly personality, but as time went on, it was clear the elder was hardcore flirting with him.

But how did Jimin feel about that? Was he interested in Hoseok that way?

No.

The male was attractive, that he could not deny. With his classic features and warm smile, it was difficult not to be drawn to him. But Jimin saw him more as a friend than a romantic prospect.

Yoongi, on the other hand, was a different story. There was something about his mentor that intrigued him. He constantly wanted to know what was going on in his mind.

"Aren't you going to say anything?" Jimin said to Yoongi, who barely moved an inch.

The producer shrugged. "Hoseok told you what I wanted."

An incredulous laugh escaped from the younger's throat. "Unless you tell me - in your own words - what the hell you're thinking, I'm out of here."

Hoseok took a step forward. "Jimin -"

"If you want to date me, Yoongi, this is the only shot you'll get to tell me why," he interrupted, hands on his hips and shooting a menacing stare towards the elder.

Yoongi sighed before tilting his head towards Hoseok. "Mind giving us a few?"

The choreographer hummed in agreement. "If you need me, you know where I'll be."

He walked off, leaving Jimin and Yoongi in silence. They stared at each other, their individual stubbornness preventing them from speaking up.

But Jimin wasn't going to prompt or prod anymore. If Yoongi wanted to talk, he needed to go ahead and talk.

An awkward minute passed and still the producer said nothing.

Jimin was done with whatever game this was and rolled his eyes, deciding to leave. He took a step past the elder and was stopped by a hand gripping his forearm.

"You confuse the hell out of me, Jimin," Yoongi finally voiced.

"I confuse you?" Jimin asked, his mouth practically gaping. "How is that even possible? I've been nothing but professional this entire program."

"I know. This is so unexpected for me. I never thought I needed anyone besides Hoseok," Yoongi murmured lowly. "But then I met you and things changed."

Jimin shook his head. "What things? What changed?"

"I'm not the most open or forthcoming person, Jimin."

"No kidding," the younger remarked, ignoring the warning glance from the producer.

Yoongi continued, "Hoseok is one of the brightest and most positive people I know. When he came into my life, he pulled me out from my shadows. He became the best friend I didn't know I needed."