The Pilot || MinJoon

Chapter 3

After his encounter with Jimin at the galley, Namjoon spent the rest of the flight in the cockpit, a little confused by what happened. Earlier, he was ready to give the man a talking to for boarding so late. But minutes later, there he was, literally letting the silver-haired boy feed him from his own hand. There was no other explanation for the younger's actions-- Jimin was definitely flirting with him. 

Namjoon didn't mind though. He's had all kinds of people flirt with him. He's had a lot of male and female admirers in university and at work, plus the occasional MILF passenger every now and then. Most of the times he'd flirt back, especially if they were his type. He'd even kissed a couple of guys before. But as for sex, so far he has only done it with women. 

Now, his mind lingered on the pretty man who shamelessly fed him a croissant. He may never look at the pastry the same way again. 

Namjoon's mind was still on the strange encounter even after he and Jin have successfully landed the plane at Incheon Airport. After making sure that everyone has gotten off the aircraft, Namjoon grabbed his weekend bag and made his way out, with Jin trailing after him. 

"Joon, dinner at my place this week?" asked the older pilot. "I'll ask Catriona to cook that beef stew that you like."

"I'll give you a call hyung," said Namjoon. 

Jin smirked at his best friend. "What, you're going somewhere with Yeri?"

"Nah," Namjoon replied. "She's nice, but I'm not that into her."

"And another one bites the dust," sighed Jin. "I hope you used protection."

"Don't worry," Namjoon laughed. "I'm not that stupid. I may be a horn dog but--"

"Yeah, whatever. You may have an IQ of 148 or whatever but even the smartest guys can get a girl pregnant or an STD is all I'm saying," Jin shot back. 

Namjoon stuck out his tongue at his friend's remarks. "Well, I'm off. Say hi to Cat and the kids for me."

The two hugged briefly before going their separate ways. Jin headed to the parking garage to retrieve his car, while Namjoon stood near the curb and waited for the next cab. Craning his neck to see if any cabs were arriving, the young pilot suddenly noticed that a sleek black Lamborghini Huracan was idling nearby. After a heartbeat, the luxury car made its way to the curb, and the passenger door was flung open by a smiling Park Jimin, who was behind the wheel of the very sexy ride. 

"Get in," Jimin said. 

"Jimin," said Namjoon, greeting the younger boy with a little nod. "No, it's ok, but thank you for the offer."

"Oh just get in the damn car, Captain," teased Jimin, a bright smile on his face. "It's not like I'm kidnapping you or anything. It's dinner time, do you want to grab some food with me? I know this really nice place, it's not too far from here."

Namjoon eyed Jimin, still hesitant about getting in the car with this strange boy. But after a moment, he decided that having dinner would be a good idea. Flying nonstop for more than 9 hours wasn't a joke, and he thought that he could use some food right now. He also thought that maybe the boy would say more about this business proposal that he mentioned earlier.  

Shrugging his shoulders, Namjoon approached the car and slid in, taking care to shut the door carefully. Looking around, he couldn't help but notice the vehicle's plush interior, which looked as if it was customized for Jimin's taste. The seats were covered in soft black leather, and there were silver accents here and there to break up the pitch black interior. 

Clicking his seatbelt shut, Namjoon glanced at Jimin, who was looking at him with blatant interest.

"Nice ride," said Namjoon, carefully putting his bag near his feet. 

"Thanks," said Jimin, flashing a grin at the pilot. "You like cars?"

"They're alright," Namjoon answered. "I like planes more." 

"Course you do," Jimin murmured, taking in the pilot's appearance in all his glory. Namjoon was still wearing his hat and uniform, and this made the boy wonder if he had a uniform fetish. 

That's a new one, Jimin thought to himself as he drove to Seoul, eager to spend the evening talking with the intriguing boy beside him. Thanks to his fast driving, they arrived in Seoul in no time at all. It usually takes 60 minutes to get from the airport to the city, but they were able to make it in just over 30 minutes. 

With a few turns of the wheel, Jimin parked the car and gave Namjoon a sultry look.

"Leave your bag. I'll drive you home later," he said.

"That's not necessary--" Namjoon began.

"Oh I insist," said Jimin. "I rather enjoy being around a handsome pilot."

"Ah, there it is," smirked the pilot. "You like men in uniform?"

"No," Jimin answered with a sassy sideways glance. "Only handsome pilots with a penchant for croissant."

At that, Namjoon couldn't help but laugh out loud at the pretty man's shamelessness.

 "Damn, are you always this direct?" Namjoon said while following the other boy towards a cozy bistro. He held the door open for Jimin, which seemed to please the younger. 

"Oh, an officer and a gentleman, be still my heart," Jimin teased as they sat down at a corner table. The bistro was dimly lit and tastefully decorated in the Scandinavian style, all blonde wood and tiny plants dotting the place here and there. Lit candles were on the table, adding to the cozy vibe of the place. 

A waiter approached them and poured some red wine for the two men. Both of them ordered pasta and steak, and while they waited for their food, the two sipped the wine while regarding each other with heightened interest.

"To answer you question earlier, yes, I'm always this direct," said Jimin. "No point in beating around the bush, especially when there's something I want."

"Relentless. I like that," said Namjoon. "And would you care to explain to me what you said earlier about a business proposal?"

Looking at the pilot over the rim of his wineglass, Jimin raised his free hand to his collarbone so he could toy with his necklace, keeping eye contact with the older all the while.

"Business can wait," said Jimin. "Answer me this first: are you seeing anyone?"

"No," Namjoon swiftly answered.

"Oh good," Jimin purred. "Then you'll like what I'm about to propose to you."

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Hmmm... Planes, Jimin, and Namjoon?

This could be interesting. :)

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