Intoxicating [VMinkook]

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Clockwork- Taemin

Taemin is trembling.

He's trembling pretty bad. It's weird because he usually doesn't feel this way unless it's something worth being nervous about, but perhaps this is something to be nervous about.

Who is he kidding, of course it is!

He just confessed something he swore to himself he would never admit.

What's worse is that it was through text, who does that?!

Sure him and Jimin don't know each other for long, but they just...... Connected. It feels like they've known each other for a long time, and their connection is unlike anything Taemin has felt for with anyone.

Maybe he's mistaken..:...

Maybe he is just so into the thought of Jimin and is growing confused, but the more he thinks about the the more he knows how wrong it is.

Everything they've been through has all not been for nothing. Taemin is one to believe in destiny for sure, so this could possibly be destiny that they grew closer together. Jimin did came after him, and no matter how much they tried to be separated they always find themselves together again.

This can't just be a coincidence.

No, Taemin doesn't believe in coincidences.

The thought somehow eased Taemin's racing heart as he reaches Jimin's door, gently knocking it but of course not hearing anything to the other side. So he just opens it and peaks inside.

Unlike last time, there's no light here besides the double doors of the balcony; where the sight of the fireworks and the city shows in a beautiful view.

The closer Taemin grows to it, he could see a silhouette leaning against the rails. Smoke puffs out from time to time and Taemin can only conclude that Jimin is smoking, but he still moves towards him.

Jimin is still dressed in his formal attire, without the blazer and vest to only leave him in his white Huron up shirt and suspenders latched onto his dressed pants.

To say he looks incredibly attractive would be an understatement. He looks breathtaking. It almost as though it drew Taemin in, unable to help himself form wrapping his arms around Jimin's waist from behind with a chin to his shoulder.

True to his words, Jimin is smoking, and thankfully he didn't even flinch away by Taemin's soft gesture. Instead he relaxes back into his arms and edges the cigarette to his lips, in which Taemin takes a puff and blows it to his cheek before pressing a tender peck to his skin.

Jimin twitches a smile.

The two remain silent as they watch the firework, feeling comfortable like this while finishing off the cigarette together. It almost felt like the world was theirs as they stared off from the balcony, where they are the kings and they feel free in their own utopia.

That was their fantasy, not their reality.

Lingering a moment or two longer like this, Jimin finally lets out a heavy sigh and throws his cigarette over the balcony, turning around to face Taemin.

"Did you mean it?" Jimin asks quietly, searching his eyes with a twitching frown, "When you said it? Or was it just in the heat of the moment-"

Taemin moves a hand from his waist and cups his cheek, leaning and pressing their lips together.

Right when the world was silent.

It's almost as though this was done purposely, just so they can embrace this moment alone together. To let them feel the way their skin erupted in goosebumps, hearts exploding in a familiar melody that forced shivers to run down their spine. A beautiful emotion that nearly had Jimin into tears, letting the sensation flow the tough his blood stream and completely take over every single cell of his being.

Jimin's lower back pins back to the railing, keeping his arms tightly around Taemin's neck as the other holds him so tightly as though he would disappear.

Letting the language of their hearts speak for themselves.

"Te amo," Taemin murmurs against his lips, slowly pulling away to meet his eyes, "You'll never have to be scared. You'll never have to feel unsafe because I'll make sure to protect you. I love you....... I'm so in love with you Jimin."

Jimin is staring at him, lips slightly parted with his wide eyes in shock to the confession. The sparkles are glowing behind his eyes in ways Taemin didn't expect Jimin to even feel, but it's there.

And it's so...... Alive.

It's so alive.

For a moment Jimin didn't say anything but then his eyes grew hooded, now filled with doubt, "I'm a mess Taemin. I've been hurt so many times and I just...... Can I trust you that you won't let me go?"

Taemin's lips are wobbling now to the tired tone behind Jimin's voice, leaning their foreheads together now, "All I want is to make you happy Jimin. I don't want to see you hurting anymore. Please....... Be mine. Please gatita, please."

A heavy whimper comes out of Jimin's parted lips, leaning forward to press soft butterfly kisses against Taemin's lips with his small hands on his jaw.

"I...... I'm still not ready," Jimin says weakly, closing his eyes, "I don't trust myself to be the man you deserve. Not yet. I know I can but I need time, okay? Can you wait for me?"

Taemin studies his eyes, glancing between Jimin's two sparkling orbs and then slowly twitches a small smile.

"I'll wait for you, as long as I know you feel something more for me and this won't be just a waste of our time."

Now this made Jimin smile softly in return, rubbing his thumb against his cheek, "The only reason I'm not saying I love you now it's because I know now is not the time for me, I don't want to hurt you saying something I don't mean yet," And then he grabs Taemin's hand and places it on his chest, right where Jimin's bearing heart is, "But this is why I need time. I want to be able to look at you in the eye, say I love you with every fiber inside me without being afraid to be with you. As for now, all I can say is that do trust me when I say I feel something more for you?"

Taemin is staring more intensively now, feeling Jimin's heart against his palm to realize it's beating at the same motion that his is.

And he knew.

At that moment he knew

He knows in his soul that Jimin does feel something for him, and he doesn't have to say it to know that it's true.

Just like Jimin knows he feels something for him without having to be reminded of it.

They both know now is not the time, but one day it will be.

But as for now the initials in their hearts are already carved, and they know they belong together.

And they have the patience to wait, no matter how long it takes for them to be happy without any fear.

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A/N:
Can you hear me crying?

Ah......

Should I write the Seokjin and Lucas chapter next? Are you guys intrigued to know what happens?

I already have a chapter ready after this where they're in their Groupchat, just in case you guys would rather have me update that instead.

Alrighty let's get it!!

I PURPLE YOU! <33