5 Chapter 4: Sa ? (1/2)
Chapter 4: Sa ♡
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As soon as his pencil fell on the ground he snapped out of it and understood there was no way he could concentrate. He had a hard time doing so all morning but he ignored Yoongi who told him to go home as no one would have wanted having half-ass designs for their future tattoos. He was working on a large piece which involved a traditional Chinese dragon and normally, he would have finished the sketch in a couple of hours but it was past noon and the paper sheet was almost blank.
He woke up with Jimin by his side in the morning and as lovely as the image was, some thoughts couldn't leave him alone. He knew he promised the boy he would take care of him but a part of him knew it would have been easier to simply let him go before things would become serious and real feelings would be involved. He didn't want that. There was something about the pink-haired boy that outlined his protective nature and as hard as it was for him to admit, it was nice to take a break from his routine.
Jungkook loved BDSM as soon as he realised it was the simplest way in which he could deal with his emotions. There were no blurred line, the feelings had to be outspoken and the rules settled but even like that there have been times in which he only received coldness from his partner. All his relationships have been dissatisfying and disappointing; his subs were either too well trained and he felt like they had no actual personality, either disobeyed when it came to things he couldn't forgive. It was boring, too. Jimin was different – they enjoyed each other's company so much that he sometimes forgot they had an agreement so the previous night has been like a wake-up call. He definitely liked Jimin but physical contact was important for him and so were honestly and trust. He is hurt. Something pulled at his heart at the thought he knew one hundred percent that was true. The student was selfish, thinking he could trick him so he wouldn't lose what they had.
”You have a visitor.” Yoongi's voice sounded borderline annoyed so he looked up, surprised that he didn't hear the bell that usually rang when the door opened. Jimin was smiling shyly at him while holding a huge coffee and what seemed to be a paper bag filled with pastries.
”Hello.” He whispered. ”I hope I'm not intruding.”
”You're not. You can take him out of here, he's useless today.” Yoongi muttered and Jimin's eyes following his hands as he cleaned his utensils. Jungkook jumped to his feet and hurried to introduce them before thanking the boy for the goodies he especially bought for him.
”I would have brought you some coffee too, Yoongi-hyung, but I don't know how you prefer it.”
”It's okay, kid. We have a coffee maker in the back.” Jimin face fell for a second as soon as he heard the news but he approached his dom with tiny steps. It was obvious that he was feeling guilty, even if they parted on good terms a few hours before. Jungkook smiled at the adorable sweater paws he became familiar with and leaned to press a soft kiss on a covered forehead. His arm sneaked around the other's middle when he observed how curiously he was staring around the room.
”It's your first time in a tattoo parlour, right?” Jimin nodded and bit on his lower lip. ”Do you want me to show you around?”
”Yes. Is that made by you?” A short finger pointed to the poor sketch of the dragon's head.
”Yes, I have an entire catalogue if you're interested.” He was so they spent the time until Yoongi's next appointment there, staring at patterns and briefly explaining the steps of tattooing. ”Have you ever thought of getting a tattoo?”
”Not really.” Jimin's giggles sounded like little bells. ”You're really talented, though. Hyung too.” Yoongi was about to add something when the door opened and a young blonde girl entered. She was sporting a sleeve tattoo so Jimin understood it was a client and leaned closer to the taller man.
”Let's go and talk in the back.” He could go and see how Yoongi was tattooing if he wanted to but decided he could do that a tad later, his priority being to spend some time with Jungkook.
”Are you upset, Kookie?” He didn't know how to answer this sincerely because he didn't know what to believe himself so he ran his fingers through his hair.
”I thought we established that we're alright and that we're going to take things slowly.”
”We did, but –” Jimin looked at his white sneakers, all the courage leaving his body.
”Hey.” Jungkook cupped his face with both hands. ”I mean every word I say, baby. Never doubt that.”
”I don't.” Their lips met in a brief but sweet kiss that was followed by a longer one, the latter initiated by the student who felt the need of closure. They talked sweet nothings until Jimin had to leave and decided to have late dinner together at the tattoo artist's place.
Jungkook watched as Yoongi wiped off the sweat off his neck. His hyung cared more than he showed for a lot of things and he put a lot of passion in everything he was doing. He would have never admitted but he was his role model.
”Hyung.”
”Hm?”
”Do you think Hoseok-hyung would like to spend some time with Jimin? I'd like for them to meet.”Maybe spending some time with another sub would make it easier for Jimin to understand what BDSM really was about, especially as Hobi and Yoongi were lovers too. The mint-haired man changed his posture as he heard the name of his boyfriend and left the needle aside in order to look into doe eyes.
”I'll ask him but I'm sure he would.”
”Thanks.”
He tried his best to be productive but he still wasn't satisfied so he left earlier than usual, stopping at the convenience store on the way home. Surprisingly, he bought a pack of cigarettes and decided to walk all the way to his apartment, puffing from time to time. Jimin was waiting for him outside the building and only then did he realise that he took some good hours wandering on the streets of Seoul.
Dinner was pleasant but the boy felt something was off so he didn't insist on remaining afterwards. Jungkook wasn't feeling guilty; he decided he was gonna start all over again the following day.
Jimin was tugging at the hem of his shirt nervously. He dressed prettily because it was an important day but he still felt unsure about his appearance. He was supposed to meet Hoseok – a person he never saw before – in order to have lunch and go shopping and frankly he was curious about what kind of person was Yoongi's partner. He was about to check the time again when a redhead approached him with a wide heart-shaped smile.
”Hi! Jimin?” He nodded immediately and gasped when the taller boy pulled him into a hug. ”I searched for pink hair. Oh my God, you're so pretty!”
”Thank you! You're very handsome too.” He felt slightly embarrassed so he felt his cheeks heating as they parted.
”I'm Hoseok, it's nice to meet you! You can call me Hobi, though.”
Hobi was magnetic. It was a phenomenon Jimin hasn't encountered before, the boy was simply as bright as the sun and there was no way in which you couldn't feel at ease around him. They both loved dance so that was their first common ground before they figured out many more and lost themselves in endless conversations. They talked briefly about their relationships too and as strange as it was to hear about Yoon, the student was fascinated. Yoongi seemed intimidating but Hoseok was talking about him like he was the kindhearted man out there.
”He was so different when I met him from how he is now.”
”What do you mean?”
”Well, Yoongi has been the most sadistic dom. Everyone knew him because of how cruel he used to be during scenes. He'd push his subs until they eventually broke.” Hobi took another bite from his lunch. ”It was all consensual, of course.”
”And now?”
”He gave up on a lot of things he used to do because he understood I could never go through some of the things he usually requested.” He chuckled. ”Truth to be told, I'm very much of a crybaby and I can't handle pain that well.”
”So he gave up? I'm sorry but wouldn't it have been easier for him to look for someone else?”
”He wanted me and I was selfish enough not to push him away.” Hoseok smile widened as he spoke. ”He told me he didn't feel lonely when we were together.”
”And didn't you have problems because of that? Doesn't he miss it sometimes?”
”I don't think so. Of course we argue from time to time but it has never been because of that. We're happy.”
Something about the way he said it made it clear that there was no doubt when it came to their feelings and Jimin could only feel his insides warming at the idea. It was rare that someone would give up on such a big part of himself for his lover's sake. He would have loved to be able to say the same thing one day but he didn't want to spend too much thinking about improbable things.