Philophobia {COMPLETE}

Chapter 3 💔

After school, the guys decided to hang out together at the park. When they got there, Jungkook pulled Taehyung away from the others, no one caring that the maknaes left.

Hoseok had gotten comfortable with Namjoon, the two now talking while Yoongi laid his head on Namjoon's thigh, asleep. Namjoon noticed how Hoseok would stare at Yoongi and smile a little at the older boy.

"Hoseok," Namjoon said, snapping the redhead out of his thoughts.

"Huh? Oh, sorry," He laughed awkwardly and looked down, feeling his face heat up in embarrassment.

"It's fine," The younger chuckled, making Hoseok smile in relief.

"Hey, Joon... Can I ask you something?"

Namjoon nodded "Yeah, sure"

"Have you ever been heartbroken?" Hoseok didn't look when he asked his question, slightly embarrassed and nervous.

"No, actually. I've only ever been with Jin. It's been a little over 3 years now," the silver-haired male smiled thinking about all the good times he's spent with Jin.

"Why do you ask?" He looked at the redhead.

"Ah.... Just wondering..." He half lied. The younger male wasn't buying it. Despite only knowing Hoseok for a few hours, he could tell he was lying.

"Hoseok, I can tell something's up," Namjoon said, concern evident in his voice. Hoseok sighed and looked down at the rings on his fingers. It took him a second before he finally decided to answer Namjoon.

"Fine... I'm philophobic. It's the-"

"Fear of falling in love," Namjoon cut in, leaving Hoseok a bit surprised.

"How did you-"

"IQ 148. Plus Jin is afraid of everything so I've done some research," The male laughed softly and nodded.

Hoseok made an 'o' with his mouth and nodded. "Ah, well, the reason I have it is a... long, uncomfortable story..."

"You don't have to tell me, don't worry," Hoseok smiled a little at Namjoon's statement.

Before he spoke again, Hoseok looked down at Yoongi's sleeping figure. He looked adorable when he was sleeping. His eyebrows furrowed and his lips formed a pout. He looked like a little kitten.

"Well, aside from me being philophobic, I think I'm catching feelings," He subconsciously smiled as he spoke, not taking his eyes off Yoongi. The redhead sighed.

"I just don't want to get hurt again..." He whispered softly, but loud enough for the silver-haired male to hear. Namjoon smiled sadly at Hoseok, watching as he gently ran his fingers through the sleeping male's hair.

"Well, I can say you've made a good choice," Namjoon chuckled causing Hoseok to smile.
"How long have you liked him? Or thought you liked him?" The younger questioned.

In all honesty, Hoseok didn't know. He had noticed the short blonde many times around school but never knew his name. He had a class with him one year but still didn't know his name. They've never talked and yet Hoseok feels some sort of connection with him.

"Honestly, I just learned his name today. I've noticed him around school before and-"

The next words that left Hoseok's mouth- he didn't even know what he said until they were already spoken-

"He was, and still is, really cute," He blushed a bit, slowly moving his hand away from Yoongi's blonde locks. Namjoon nodded before they fell silent, Hoseok still staring at the blonde. He honestly didn't realize he was staring, he was so caught up in his thoughts.

"Hey Joon? Can I ask you another question?" Hoseok broke the silence after a while.

"You can ask me anything, Hoseok. You don't have to ask to ask me a question," Namjoon smiled, showing his dimples.

The redhead looked up and couldn't help but smile a bit at the sight of Namjoon's dimples. He found Namjoon comforting. Sure, Taehyung is his best friend, but he feels like he could spill his guts to Namjoon and the boy wouldn't judge him.

The redhead nodded, "Well, this question isn't exactly for you, but maybe you can answer it," He paused. "Why is Yoongi so quiet? At first, I thought he was just shy, but even when you and Jungkook talked to him he didn't answer above a whisper."

Namjoon could hear the slightest bit of concern in the older male's voice, even though Hoseok wasn't trying to sound concerned. Namjoon was concerned too, even if he knew the whole story, he would always be concerned for his short Hyung.

"I don't think I should be the one to tell you, but I know Yoongi won't any time soon. It's a long story. Let me make sure it's alright with Yoongi before I say anything." Hoseok nodded, respecting his personal business.

"Ok, that's fine. As long as Hyung is ok. I was just curious," Hoseok showed his beautiful heart-shaped smile which was rare at this point in his life.

'How can he smile like that when he's in so much pain?'  ------ thought to himself.

Who's thought was that? 👀

~Maki~