#bangtanspells

-Let’s compete then, if you are really the greatest you don’t have to fear baby-

Jin looked at you suspicious.

-We need public to decide-

Both of you thought long and hard on how to do this and at the end, you settled for video calling Jin’s friends so they could take the final decision.

You sat on the bed and placed his phone on a chair so they could look at you good enough.

There were Hoseok, Jimin, Taehyung and Jungkook because Yoongi and Namjoon were out for the time being.

-Alright guys, we have gathered you here together because we have something important to do- you said smiling and Jin leaned forward so his body covered you.

-Miss Y/N here thinks she can be funnier than me! We need your opinion to solve this and see who’s the funnier between us- he said and Jungkook intervened.

-Anyone can be funnier than you hyung- he said smirking and Hoseok tapped his head while Jimin cackled on the side and Taehyung high fived him.

-This is serious Jungkook!-

It looked indeed pretty serious to Jin, he looked so cute all focused, you should start focusing too and thinking of what you were going to say but your boyfriend was too distracting.

-Honestly hyung, do we really have to do this?- Taehyung complained and Jin nodded.

-Yes, you do, now everyone, hear me up- Jin had a hand raised in front of his face thinking and then he started to laugh by his own. -Ah this is a good one-

He laughed some more until he took a deep breath.

-What is the color of a hamburger?- he asked looking at you all. -Burgundy! -

He said excited and you had to disguise your laugh behind your hand, Taehyung did the same but Hoseok fell down of the couch laughing and Jimin was choking, Jungkook just groaned on the corner shaking his head with a smile.

-You have to admit that was a really good one- Your boyfriend said hugging his middle, he was still laughing from it.

-Alright hyung, now it’s noona’s turn-

You nodded to Hoseok, you didn’t want to keep smiling to not give Jin too much confidence from the start.

-Alright guys, I have to say that whenever I’m sad I read my blood’s ID- they all stayed silent for a moment before Jin asked why. -Because it says B positive-

By then end of that Hoseok had stood up clapping with joy and they all laughed, even Jungkook who had refused to laugh to Jin’s previous joke, so as you saw it, you were winning this round.

-Do you know who the most powerful father is?- Seokjin asked, making a pause for drama and licked his smiling lips. -Godfather! -

You saw Jimin laughing with a grimace, obviously against his will, so did the rest, Jungkook had just decided to cover his head entirely pulling his hoodie down his face but you could see his body shaking and you used a pillow to hush down your laughter.

After that you cleared your throat, it was your turn again.

-I really wanted to tell you guys an animal joke but… it’s irrelephant-

Seokjin lost it by your side and as always, Jimin was the first one to laugh his soul out.

-I got one better- your boyfriend said as if he hadn’t been dying after the joke you said.

-Oh please no…- Jungkook mumbled under his breath.

-What do you call a famous turtle? A shellebrity-

You clapped with that one, laughing so much, but not as much as Hoseok who had thrown himself over Taehyung laughing along.

-Alright now it’s my turn- you pulled yourself together, things were getting even and you needed to use something clever.

-Why can’t a bicycle stand on its own?-

-I almost don’t want to ask why, but why? - Taehyung asked with a smirk ready on his face. You took a deep breath, stopping yourself from choking with your own laughter.

-Because it’s two tired!-

Jungkook facepalmed himself laughing and Jin’s hand hit your thigh while he laughed.

You all had to regain your breaths after that, your stomach was hurting already and it was Jin’s turn again.

-What is called when a cow laughs?- he asked when you were all finally in silence, Jin’s hand on the mattress was so close to your you held it before he continued. Then he looked at your eyes like that joke was just for you.

-What?- Hoseok asked anticipating it.

You saw Jin’s face starting to turn bright red while he fought to hold in his laughter.

-Moo-ha-ha-ha! - he said excited, attacking your belly with tickles until both of you fell on each other laughing with that one and your futile tries to tickle him back, you were all losing it.

-My pride hurts for laughing- Jimin complained between laughs.

You took a look at Jin and his eyes were filled with tears for laughing so much, just as yours were. You reached for his face and started to clean his tears while you laughed together.

-Oh my God baby- you could barely talk, falling over and over again on Jin’s shoulder because you couldn’t keep yourself straight.

-I knew you were going to like that one- he said with tender even if his voice was wrecked and his laughing barely let him talk.

-I freaking love it! - you laughed, holding tight onto his hands. -You have the best sense of humor Jin- you said giving in.

He smiled proudly, surrounding your shoulders with an arm.

-No, you do babe, nobody laughs at my jokes the way you do, we are like… meant to be-

Both of you laughed some more after that and it was Jin who started to clean the happy tears wetting your cheeks.

-Awn Jin…- you said between laughter, he was such an amazing boyfriend, it was true sometimes you wanted to groan at his jokes but honestly you loved them and a big part of that was because Seokjin himself loved them so much it made him happy and you always wanted to see him like this. -I love you-

You leaned  forward to peck his lips lovingly, your breathing was finally getting easy.

-I love you too Y/N-

-Then she said, “see you around Jimin” and that was it- 

Jimin was retelling your little encounter to his flatmates later that day. He felt lost, he had always had hope that you felt the same for him but as he tried and nothing seemed to work Jimin was losing that hope. Was it that you didn’t really like him and he was just annoying you?

-It’s because you are being too bland- Namjoon said after hearing him. -You have to take a step forward-

-Like what? I won’t break into her house hyung-

-I don’t mean that- Namjoon laughed. -Be bolder with her, Y/N seems like the type who doesn’t think on these type of things-

-Yah, Jimin is doing everything he can- Taehyung defended which Jimin appreciated and bumped fists with his best friend. -But you have to you know-

-Man up- Jungkook concluded.

-Yah- Jimin exclaimed in Jungkook’s direction making him snicker. -This is serious, you guys know Y/N is the girl I want, I’ve never…- Jimin sighed, he had never liked a girl this much ever before, his friends knew it, he knew it, probably your friends knew it too, the only one oblivious to it to Jimin’s despair, was you.

-We know, but think about it, maybe Y/N needs you to be direct, you know what I mean?- Namjoon patted his back.

-Yeah Jimin be direct and if anything we will get drunk later-

Jimin glared at his donsaeng who just snickered once again.

-Y/N likes you very much Jimin- Taehyung assured. -I know it, and I know about these things-

Everyone laughed and started joking about Taehyung’s abilities with the ladies but they all agreed on it, Jimin had a great chance, but then if he was rejected they kept the offer of getting obscenely drunk open, just in case.

Next morning Jimin didn’t catch you on the elevator, which he lamented, but then he guessed you’d be at work, he didn’t want to interrupt or be inappropriate barging in, he had his own work to attend to so he at least did what he could, it might surprise you but Jimin wanted you to think about him.

You were surprised when the delivery man brought you the bags, one with water and coffee, your favorite coffee, and the other with stuffed bagels and fruit. One person crossed your mind when your received this, so randomly you thought, it coundn’t be him. But then you remembered telling Jimin about your favorite coffee not so long ago, you remembered mentioning that you liked bagels but not always could eat them. You sighed looking down at the food and then at your phone. You were feeling all fuzzy for some unknown reason, he shouldn’t be doing this, you could get your own food. But it was such a nice detail, he was so nice, always so attentive, always so cute. Your own thoughts surprised you as you bit your lips and gripped your phone tighter, thinking about writing him. You had his number since some time ago when you had exchanged with the excuse of being good having the number of your neighbor just in case. As you felt your heart beat faster when tipping you didn’t know if that was the case, why were you so nervous? You didn’t want to answer that to yourself, but deep down you knew it.

“Thank you, such a nice detail of you, you didn’t have to.”

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day ;)”

He was just too cute.

You didn’t say anything else. Jimin’s heart had skyrocketed when he saw you were actually writing him but then you left him on read and now he didn’t know what to feel. Were you just being polite? Had he done the right thing? Jimin thought that his hyung was right all along, he couldn’t go like this anymore, so he was going to do it, tonight he was going to be direct.

-He has hours like that, still hasn’t sent Y/N the text to meet- Jungkook told Taehyung when he arrived home and saw Jimin staring at his phone in deep thought.

-Jimin!- Taehyung went to him. -She’s literally next door-

-I just want her to get home first-

-She’s home-

-What?- Jimin turned to his friend. -How do you know?-

-I just saw her, go-

Jimin stood up and went to check himself out first, Taehyung and Jungkook gave him the thumbs up and he wrote a quick message that he wanted to talk to you.

You almost choke on your iced tea when you saw the text, Jimin wanted to talk to you. Of what? you didn’t know of what? maybe he was having trouble, or maybe… You heard the bell and you jumped, running to a mirror to see if everything was right and then running to the door before any of the other girls went first.

-Is that Jimin?- one of them asked and you nodded trying be nonchalant about it, why on earth were you so nervous? It was Jimin, Park Jimin the one from always, your Park Jimin. Wait, your? Your inner thoughts were all over the place.

-Yes-

-Finally, good luck Y/N, we are all rooting for you- she did the “fighting” sign and you were about to go after her to ask what she meant but then Jimin was waiting.

You opened the door and saw him there, he was wearing a lightweight blue sweater and dark jeans, Jimin smiled when he saw you, running a hand through his hair to then smile more. You turned your head but smiled at him nonetheless.

-Thank you about today-

-No problem, you liked it?-

-I did, thanks, you don’t have to buy me anything Jimin-

-Not even if I want to?-

-I mean…- you sighed not knowing what to do. -I mean yes but… I feel bad you wasting your money-

He smiled again. -It’s no waste if you like it-

-I… I dont’ know what to say, you are always so nice I don’t know what to say-

He shrugged. -You like it when I’m nice?-

You shrugged back feeling self conscious suddenly, you looked pretty in the mirror but did he think you looked pretty? -I do, I’ll buy you breakfast next time-

He laughed. -You don’t have to do that-

-To be nice, right?-

-Actually, I… - Jimin sighed, he didn’t imagine confessing there, at the door of your apartment, it wasn’t romantic at all, but this was it, it was now or never. -I don’t it just because is nice, I like you Y/N, I think… I think it’s more than obvious by now-

You were silent processing his words, he said it was obvious, but you felt like you were struck with emotions, surprised once again by him. It was the same sensation you had every time it was about him, it was something new but at same time you had known it all this time. You liked him too, of course you liked him too, your Park Jimin.

-I think our flatmates think we are fools-

Jimin laughed relieving some of his anxiety after hearing your answer. -That is right-

You laughed too looking at him in the eye, Jimin had the prettiest of smiles. -Me too, I mean, I feel a bit silly saying it like this, but I like you too-

Jimin cocked his head to the side but he was beaming. -Why silly?-

-I don’t know, saying it like this-

-You mean in a hallway?-

You laughed. -I don’t know, maybe, I’m just awkward with these things-

-You are cute Y/N- he said making you blush and blushing himself. He chuckled. -You ate already?-

You shook your head. -Just getting home-

-Want to go… I mean we could do something other day but I thought maybe- he cleared his throat. -Wanna go grab dinner?-

You nodded. -Let me get my purse-

Jimin nodded waiting there for you, hearing the round of cheers your girls did for you. He smiled giddily and then laughed thinking of the cheering his friends would do for him. -Let’s go- you said getting back and Jimin called the elevator.

He backed off a little, you could see he was also scared, you didn’t know what he’d gone through but you couldn’t find it in yourself to leave him there bleeding or walk away so you crouched in front of him.

-I won’t hurt you- he nodded but still kept his distance. -Do you have anywhere to go?- he denied with his head and you were not surprised. - Can you walk?- he nodded again, you knew he was inspecting you somehow maybe wondering if you weren’t really going to hurt him, you could see he was being cautious but alert.

-You can come with me, you don’t have to but like… you can come with me, you need to take care of that and it’s not good for you to be outside around here, my place is not super fancy or anything, but at least is dry- you ended with a little smile and he mirrored you, which made you feel good somehow because his face totally changed with the smile.

It was more like a silent agreement, he only stood up with a little difficulty, you wondered what left him wounded like that but you also marveled at how tall he was, this was the closest you’d ever seen a hybrid in your lifetime.

-Just follow me, we got to be quick- he didn’t say anything and just tagged along with you, you supposed he was either the quiet type or wasn’t in the mood to say much.

When you reached your place he stood the whole time standing next to the door until you noticed.

-It’s alright, you can come in- you said, draping a big towel around him.

Now that you thought, you didn’t know if you had any clothes that could fit him, but that was the least you cared for at the moment. You led him to the bathroom where the first aid kit was and started to clean his wounds. He winced a little when you tended the biggest one that was on his left arm, you wanted to ask what happened to him, why was he wounded in the middle of the street. Hybrids had a place in society, there were a little more common now, but it hadn’t always been like that, it took a lot of time for people to actually get accustomed to their presence and to not treat them as mere monsters.

Most hybrids were owned by richer people and taken care of, treated like part of the family but you knew there were still people out there who liked to mistreat and abuse them, you just hoped he didn’t encounter with one of those.

-Do you have a name perhaps, maybe a voice? - you joked softly, not wanting to be referring to him as the hybrid in your head, his black eyes fixed on you for a moment until he finally spoke.

-Seokjin - he whispered. -but I like Jin more-

That made you smile. -Then can I call you Jin?- he nodded and you couldn’t help anymore to ask a bit more about him. -Do you have an owner Jin? -

This time he averted his eyes from yours and you noticed that this was a thorny topic.

-Not anymore-

He retreated his arm so you felt bad for asking, but you didn’t want to get in trouble for keeping somebody else’s hybrid at your house.

-And what were you doing in the middle of the streets alone? it’s not safe for you-

-I didn’t have anywhere to go-

It would be a lie to say that your heart didn’t tighten with his words. You were more the lonely type of girl by choice, but at least you had a place to return to each day and there wasn’t only loneliness on his voice, but also longing. You pulled yourself together and told him to wait for you there while you went for a clean towel and whatever clothes could fit him.

You returned with an oversized tee that you were now proud of having, socks and the biggest sweat pants you owned.

-Clean yourself, I won’t want you getting sick alright? you can wear this and when you finish, meet me outside- you smiled kindly at him, maybe that was just what he needed. a little company and comprehension.

You waited for him at the little space that combined your kitchen and living room. Maybe his owner was looking for him? Most likely not for the response he gave you. Maybe you just shouldn’t press the issue too much.

Jin came your way wearing what you’d given him and you ended patching up his arm and the rest of his wounds, when you asked if he wanted something to eat he just asked for a glass of warm milk. You kept your little smile to yourself and observed him drink the milk contented. He was cute, definitely.

-You can stay here, sorry I have nothing better to offer, you must be accustomed to nicer things- you stared mindfully to the mat you arranged for him with two spare pillows and fluffy duvets.

-This is great- he said getting in, you laughed softly and left a lamp at the kitchen on, he was just outside your room and he seemed pretty happy about it.

-Sure you’ll be alright?- he had been focused on arranging the duvets around him to comfort when his eyes fixed on yours again and he nodded, his ears perked up and you had to fight the urge of staring too much.

- You’re too kind Y/N, I’ll be fine-

-Alright then-  you turned around suddenly flustered out of nothing and went to your room. -call me if anything- you didn’t really close the door, just in case he needed something.

Black eyes fixed on you was the first thing you saw in the mornings. Since the first morning Jin would stand at the entrance of your bedroom observing, waiting for you to wake up and it would be a little creepy if you didn’t find him so utterly cute. His tail was always swaying side to side softly when he wished you good morning. He was, as you found out later, quite the chatty type.

-You’ll freak me out you know?- you said softly and he laughed, stretching a little.

-I’m sorry- he said but with such mischief in his eyes that he would most probably keep doing the same every morning. -But you do the same with me-

-I… what?- you nearly choked and faked indifference, so Jin laughed again, crossing his arms while you made your way to brush your teeth. -Staring, you do it when you think I’m not aware-

-That’s because one doesn’t always have someone like you so close hanging around their place-

It was a little routine you had by now, you worked in the afternoons so you would usually have breakfast with him and run some errands while he waited at home, you suspected maybe he was afraid of going out but you had decided to not say anything about it yet. You would make silly little picnics at the rooftop when the day was sunny, play fight about most things and even if it had been only almost three weeks you were so accustomed to having Jin around now, his company was nice, you felt comfortable with him and noticed he felt the same now that he was a little more carefree with you.

Not in your wildest dream would imagine yourself having a hybrid with you, more than just that because you didn’t see him as a mere acquaintance or pet of sorts. You turned around in your bed, you couldn’t sleep and Seokjin was the reason of that.

Tiptoeing out your bed you made your way to where he was sleeping, you got used to leave the kitchen light on so you observed him in silence, kneeling by his side. His hair was so black and shiny, his skin a perfect ivory.

His tail was resting over his arm, as if protecting him and you started to recognize that pose of his. It made you smile softly and reach out but your hand stopped halfway. You had not touched him besides the times you tended his wounds.

-You can do it- he whispered softly, you flinched in your spot and then Jin’s eyes were fixed on yours.

He’d been awake the whole time, just wondering what were you up to. He sat mirroring your pose.

-I’m sorry for waking you up- you said ashamed, he knew you didn’t mean to but he had sensitive ears.

-It’s alright Y/N, don’t feel bad- he saw your eyes following the soft swaying of his tail and he moved it a little closer to you. -You can touch it-

-Sure?- you asked softly, he’d noticed your eyes lingering one too many times on any trait of him with innocent curiosity and he didn’t mind it, so he closed the remaining space between your hand and his tail until he could feel your fingers caressing through his fur. -It’s so soft-

-Well what were you expecting?- he laughed making you do so as well.

-I don’t know Jin, but this is cool- you laughed while moving your fingers softly along his tail and blushed, he could see it perfectly in the dim lights. Then you moved your hands towards his ears and caressed them with the same feathery touch, marveled by them.

A soft purr escaped his lips and both of you laughed again. It wouldn’t have happened if he wasn’t do at ease with you. He liked you, he appreciated the time you had taken to help him out, how you’d taken him in and how careful you were with him. So he leaned to your touch a little longer and decided to say what he’d been meaning to.

-Thank you Y/N- he said softly, too soft perhaps since it was new for him.

-For the little caress? - you voice was playful and you tried to fix your eyes on his.

-For everything, for helping me, for letting me stay with you- you let go of his ears and he took the chance to hold your hands, they were as soft af the first day you took care of his bleeding wounds. -You’re such a great person, so kind, I’m grateful it was you the one finding me that day-

-You have nothing to thank me for -

-I do, I have everything to thank you for- you squeezed his hands and he went on. -I had a good life and another good person by my side that I took for granted, and I never thanked her, she had me since I was little and then she passed away, just like that, and I was kept by her son, that man treated me the worst, he had no respect for me like his mother did and I was mostly locked in a dark room for so long, he only remembered about me when he wanted an entertainment freak-

Jin heard you gasp and then you were pulling him to you for a hug, he let you do so because for the first time in his life, he cried. He told you how he escaped, how he got used to live in the streets, how the day you found him he was running away from a mean crowd of people that attacked him and how he’d thought it was going to be his end, but you changed that offering him a dry place to stay with your smile and positivity and now he was there, better than he thought he could be with someone who cared for him for real.

-I’m sorry you had to go through all that Jin- you were still hugging him. -It’s so unfair… but listen to me, you’re not a freak ok? Never believe otherwise, you’re special and some people just can’t appreciate it- you caressed his back softly and he nodded against your neck, then straightened to look at you.

His eyes were impossibly black right then and you were glad he trusted you enough now to tell you how he ended the way he was before without you even having to ask. Now you just wished to never hear him so heartbroken again.

-You don’t have to live like that anymore, you don’t have to go back to wandering in the streets because you have a place here now, you have a place here if you want to stay with me- you wouldn’t imagine kicking him out now, and you had been thinking about this already. You wanted him to stay with you. - That would make me very happy you know -

He couldn’t believe it. After everything he had gone through not only today but preparing for this audition, all the hours of practice, all his dedication for nothing. Hoseok went home dissapointed, feeling like such a waste. He had gotten everything wrong, maybe he didnt have the hability, the skill. He got home and laid on the cold floor trying to cool off, he was exhausted, physically and emotionally. How could this happen? Maybe he had been lying to himself all this time, pretending he was good enough.

You laid on the ground next to him. You were with him the whole way home, too afraid something might happen with him being in such state. Since you had been asigned to Hoseok it were counted the times where he had been this sad. He was a cheerful man and he had an even brighter soul, being his guardian angel you had to be strong for him, show him the way, but you had to admit that seeing him like this hurt you too.

-You are good enough- you whispered to him and you saw his breathing changing.

-I’m such a fool, of course I didn’t stand a chance against those guys-

-Of course not, you are the most hardworking person Hoseok- you whispered softly and slowly so it would reach him. -you are amazing-

Hoseok denied with his head and huffed frustrated. -I’m such a waste of space-

-You are a precious human being, you deserve all good things you dream of-

He put a hand over his face and his body started to shake, he let out all his pain, his suffering for seeing his dream taken away from him.

-If I couldn’t get this why should I keep on trying damn it- he lamented between sobs and your heart shrunk with sorrow because you felt for him, you knew very well his hopes and fears, you knew his deepest dreams and seeing one taken away from him was too much of a weight to take on alone. So you were there for him. You slid closer and curled an arm around his waist,  caressing his hair with your free hand trying to sooth the pain away. Hoseok couldn’t see you but with this he’d at least feel less alone.

-You are so dedicated, this is just a little bump in the road- you whispered smiling when his sobs stopped for a second like he was trying to listen, you knew he couldn’t, not physically, but he could hear your voice in the form of his own thoughts.

Hoseok laid quiet, settling down his sobs, easing his body and breathing. He wiped his face with his hands and took a deep breath.

-This is just a bump in the road- he said out loud before he stood up. You saw him taking a nother deep breath to calm himself completely. -I just have to prove them wrong- . You smiled proud of him,  you had reached him.

Through the following days Hoseok went on with his life, he kept going to his practice although some days he felt he was just wasting his time. It was at those times when this voice in his head told him he was wrong, that what he was doing was worth it, that his dreams mattered and that he could achieve them. So somehow hoseok kept believing it and holding tight onto that light hope.

Hoseok was getting home from work when he saw a group of kids dancing on a park, so he took a sit on a bench near them and observed. They weren’t that good at least not all of them but it showed how much they liked to dance and Hoseok felt indentified with that feeling, he was also passionate about it and he shouldn’t let a simple rejection make him want to drop the dream he had for years.

-What a good performance, they seem so happy-

Hoseok turned his head to the girl sitting next to him, you were smiling and looking at the dancing kids, you seemed familiar somehow, he couldn’t recall exactly how or if he had seen you before but it felt like it. He smiled softly.

-Yeah... dancing is pure happiness-

-You dance too?- Hoseok remained quiet and just nodded as an answer. -then keep on doing it- you said lightheartedly but it really hit him, how dancing was such an important part of his life, if he wanted to be happy he had to keep on doing it no matter what.

-I will- he whispered softly nodding again. -I will- he said louder this time, sure of himself.

You smiled even brighter than before and stood up to walk away. Just then Hoseok recalled it, you were the girl from the cab, and he was almost sure he had seen you in other places too. He stood to look for you but you were nowhere to be seen.

The dance academy proposed a second round of auditions. Hoseok had doubted to sign in but at the end he decided to do it, no matter what the obstacles he was going to pursue his dream.

So he was now with his number on his chest waiting to be called to perform, this time there was an open audience and people were watching all the contestants. But he felt great, he felt sure, he felt like this time he could make it.

Hoseok did his routine, a different one than before. Bolder and stronger but without losing the sensibility in his style and by the end of it all the crowd gave him a standing ovation. He was out of breath but he was smiling watching the crowd cheer for him, and just at the first row he saw you.

Once again Hoseok couldn’t believe it, you were there again, and somehow he forgot about the contest for a second because he had to know who you were, in an unexplicable way he felt like you had been there the wole time, he felt he knew you even if he didn’t even know your name. But he felt it in his heart  that was beating faster while looking at you, so Hoseok went down of the stage and straight to you, when you saw him you smiled and he felt confident to talk to you.

-Hey, thank you for coming-

You smiled. -I woldn’t have missed it-

It was an odd sentence coming from a stranger but to Hoseok you didn’t seem like one, it made him happy to hear you say that, he felt like part of his sucess was thanks to you.

-I dont know how to explain this but I know that I know you, I know we know each other-

You giggled and looked at him meaningfully, knowingly. -Who knows, maybe we do-

There were other people crowding near the stage because he had been the last contestant, the winners were about to be annouced.

-Maybe- he laughed. -I was so nervous but I feel good now-

You stared at the guy with the results going on the stage and smiled at him -I knew you could do it- you gave him a kiss on the cheek surprising him but Hoseok smiled wider.

The man with the results called for everyone’s attention so Hoseok turned and heard he was going to pronounce the names. He turned again to you but found out you weren’t there anymore. He tried to look for you with his eyes but he couldn’t see you anywhere, he wanted to go look for you but he had to hear the results so he stayed. Hoseok was confident and he somehow knew he was going to see you again.

You frowned a little, wondering what he meant and then you heard another snap, Taehyung came last and stepped aside as everyone stared at the two female demons who appeared first, Sonya was helping Hana on her feet, the auburn haired girl had a big claw mark going down her neck that dripped blood as she breathed, but the biggest injury seemed to be in one of her legs as she couldn’t stand by herself.

Hoseok rushed to her, Hana saw him coming and held stronger to Sonya who was having a silent debate with Hoseok who stared at her intently. No one said anything as Hoseok very gently put himself in the position Sonya was just seconds ago so he could hold Hana’s weight. He whispered something on her ear that you couldn’t hear, but it made Hana finally look at him, she was embarrassed you realized now, she didn’t notice that in Hoseok’s eyes there was no space for judgement on weakness, you only saw his worry and his tenderness for her, the way it hurt him seeing her hurt, he really loved her and the way Hana leaned a bit her head onto him after Hoseok took her in his arms made you believe perhaps she loved him too.

-What happened?- you turned to Yoongi again.

-We should get to the bottom of this, soon- Namjoon exhaled in a serious tone, more than his usual one. -I have to go soon, but if I’m needed then…-

-Namjoon we will get to the meeting room after Hoseok is ready- Yoongi interrupted him. -You can and go and come back for it, as you please- Yoongi said not answering you for a moment. -Sonya you are dismissed after Hana is good to go-

-But…- she started but Yoongi glared and she closed her mouth. -Yes my lord-

-Taehyung, stay around and keep Jungkook and Jimin at reach- you looked at Taehyung again and noticed now he too was a bit hurt although not nearly as much as Hana.

-Got it-

-Let’s go- Yoongi touched your waist and then you were gone.

You bathed together again and in the tub Yoongi told you what had happened back in the market, another defeat if it could be called that since it all seemed some sort of decoy. The lizards had a weird behavior as they posed a fight but just when they thought they were weak enough for the capture they either died or fled.

-I don’t understand what is it that they want- you said frustrated. -They don’t make any sense Yoongi, I mean, I’d get it if they were after something in specific but they seem to be just messing around, but there must be more than just it-

Yoongi nodded as he caressed your shoulder with the tip of his fingers, you had seen the extent of his wound as he groaned taking off his shirt but what you thought would be open and bloody was closed almost entirely, there was still a gap on the flesh but he didn’t bleed anymore neither did it pose a problem for him, it was nothing just like he had said and you were glad for it although still stunned by his rapid healing.

 -Most logic thing would be them wanting my head, but they are acting odd, it seems to be more than that- the ginger touch stopped and you felt his lips again on your skin. -Mark is already faded-

-Yoongi, I’m worried about you-

He sighed. -This is how it is Y/N, and it can’t be changed, this world its been like this for as long as I can remember and it won’t stop just because, we are like this-

-I know that, I just… I guess is a different mindset, how you see things different than I, I always thought I was a bit too rebellious but living all this, I don’t know, makes me think if you ever find peace-

-There’s no such thing- he answered in that stone cold voice, he wanted you to get the point and you were afraid he’d start again saying that you should be better off away from all danger but he didn’t. He hugged you instead, holding your body between his arms as if you were the most precious thing to him. He was very calm after all that had happened today and you were glad you could do this together, you knew this wasn’t over and the lizard and warlock problem would only get worse, there was no peace in this world, you’d be signing up for that. -You went too quiet- he said interrupting your thoughts.

You smiled, Yoongi sometimes bothered you saying you were far too chatty, always asking questions, always talking about something. But you also knew he liked that, how you talked back to him, how you didn’t shy away from his glares and still defied him. He must have lived a lonely life living as who he was, being who he was supposed to. -I still worry Yoongi, about you and everything-

-Don’t- he answered pressing you more to him. -We will work this out and be done with it, if not…- he sighed and although he had just said not to worry just that gesture made all your alarms go off. -We will talk about it later, some other time, for now all this we have to do is endure and fight-

-Fight- you sighed, starting to think you should be moving forward to something, you knew a lot about demons and warlocks and what a bloody hell they could put up, how could you step in between all that. Becoming a demon was the immediate answer, the right one. But you didn’t feel ready yet.

-You know what you have to do Y/N, we are not arguing more about that, it’s your call-

-I know- you frowned taking one of his hands that were resting on your tummy to play with his fingers squeezing the little knobs. You turned your head a little and kissed the first thing you could that was his jaw and then his lips when he tilted his head a bit more towards you. -I love you- you kissed him again feeling this time his lips returning the gesture. -Stay alive for me-

Yoongi didn’t say anything and just leaned his head down until your could feel his breathing on your neck, holding you tightly and surely, he didn’t have to say it, but you felt that perhaps it was in moments like this where he found peace.

They had a meeting a couple of hours after that, Yoongi was going through his scrolls fuming because Namjoon was late, you stared at him from the bed as you went through some class documents on your laptop, rolling your eyes at his silent rage as he resented Namjoon and his magnanimous irresponsibility. The calm almost peaceful state from before was gone and now Yoongi was back in his usual self, angry and on the edge.

-Where is he anyways? He said he had something to do, perhaps it’s important-

-This is important- he barked without looking at you.

-Maybe it’s a girl, or a lover, Namjoon has the right too- you said more to taunt him than anything else, Yoongi smirked and this time he deviated his eyes from the antique scroll to you. -Are you the only one allowed the greatness of a good fuck?- you asked to pick at him even more.

-Love, if you aren’t going to grant me that great experience now I suggest you cut the crap and stay in your business- You laughed making him groan and glare even more at the scroll. -Laugh harder- he said in that sarcastic tone that told you you were going to pay for it later, which you loved.

-Ok, I will not interrupt more- you said in mid laugh making him shake his head half in disapproval half amused.

-If you must know Namjoon does have a lover, bet she isn’t a brat- you gasped as if you were offended and he cracked a smile. -They are going to… I guess you can say they are going to get married-

You almost chocked on your laughter which made Yoongi smirk. -Married? Wow- you coughed, of course they also had some sort of liaison like marriage.

-I guess everyone has someone- he sighed more to himself than saying it to you. That made you stay serious, feeling your heart beating for him. Your demon lover, both cynical and thoughtful, he was full of contradictions he wouldn’t ever admit.

There was a knock on the door and Yoongi jumped on his feet, you watched him go there and just before he went out of the bedroom he turned to look at you.

-Be good, get some rest-

-I’ll be waiting for you-

He nodded, the “you better” dangling of his tongue but not saying it, he only looked at you one last time before going out.

Next days were more or less the same, Yoongi went and came, sometimes the whole day, others just hours, sometimes you’d wake up in the middle of the night to not find him there. It was a lot what he had to do, but you also knew by now it was the way Yoongi did things. Before you had thought you understood but witnessing it from so close now you could tell it was the way this world worked, how Yoongi functioned, the way he was conditioned by all his duties.

You on the other hand were trying to find some sort of new routine that could fit both worlds, but copping with college and the whole persecution of rogue demons was proving to be harder than you could have ever imagined. Your friends were suspicious of your pronounced distance, and Yuri was pretty insistent in being invited to your boyfriend’s house to see what was going on, Anji was also worried but differently from Yuri and you Anji was the quiet type who just waited and observed until it was right to act.

It didn’t feel good to lie, but telling them was a high bet as well. You didn’t even want to think about you far away family, although being somewhat unattached from them you still had to tell them something in due time. It all made your head hurt from not knowing what to do.

Something was up in the manor as well, even if things had calmed down a little after Yoongi stopped his killing sprees, now you could tell the rumors and whispers were arising again, it was more of the same, Yoongi not being able to uphold his position, incompetent for not catching the lizard, getting crossed by warlocks and the worst of all being involved with a human. He was starting to look vulnerable to the eyes of his people, and demons didn’t take vulnerability well. You knew Yoongi was a strong leader and no matter what anyone said he was doing what had to be done, he held all the power but also the responsibility with him, but even though there were also rumors of some clans turning cloaks against him, that you knew could be the most dangerous.

You had arrived from class almost an hour ago but you still were with your companion Jimin, it was a relief having him near, not only for protection but because Jimin was actually a very pleasant company and you had to admit you cared for him a little bit more than you did of all of the other members of Yoongi’s squad.

-What do you want to do now? Or you are off to train?-

Jimin shrugged. -Not really, but I should, I don’t want to lack in battle-

-You won’t- you assured. -But go, I will just go take a stroll and keep listening to the bullshit this people keep talking behind our back-

Jimin frowned at that, he was as everyone else disgusted with the rumors although of all of them Jimin and Taehyung were the ones taking it more personally. Taehyung since he cut the tongue of however he caught bluffing, but then short tempered Taehyung was known to react violently. However quiet sheep demon Jimin was more of an impact. -They should be grateful master let them live-

You smiled a little at that. Yoongi wanted to dissipate any doubts on his leadership by not wavering and getting things done, you wondered when he would resort to other measures, what kind of hell would be unleashed when he did. -You are right-

Jimin went to the training courts on the opposite direction as you who went on walking, not able to decide if to go get dinner by yourself or wait a little bit and have it together with Yoongi since maybe he could come back. He really needed a phone. You were wondering how he would react if you gave him one when you heard his voice, the manor was full of whispers and furtive conversations lately, but you wouldn’t have guessed Yoongi having one. You walked a few steps closer to where you thought the voices came, it was his without a doubt, he didn’t sound happy, and then you realized the person he was talking to was a female, it was her of course, as the pitch of her voice jumped in your mind making all your alarms go off. 

You wanted to barge in and stop whatever interaction they were having but then you stopped yourself and just listened, Yoongi saying he was having none of something and then Sonya’s voice saying something that you knew must have been in the minds of most of the demons on the domain.

-I was a much better option, you know this- she said half amused half angry, resentful. -We all know it, we all thought you would make a smart choice, but you decided for your little human instead-

You had tears of anger in your eyes, looking down at your hands made fists you realized you were shaking. You couldn’t believe how she dared to say those things, the nerve she had to speak to Yoongi that way, but even more there was a part of you that knew she could be right. She was the smart choice for him to lead, not you, but even half recognizing that half heartedly the anger you felt towards her was beyond anything else. You were about to go in but then there was a growl. It was feral and then you heard a thud. Too anxious to know what was happening you opened the door and saw Sonya on the floor, pinned down by one of Yoongi’s shadows. Seeing her there you wanted nothing more than beat her in the face, grab her neck and choke the air out of her until she couldn’t say another word to Yoongi.

-My guess is you are up to date with events- he said watching you glaring down at Sonya and then at him. But instead of going to him you went closer to Sonya, your eyes going around the room for just a moment to then focus on some sort of knife left forgotten on a table. Good enough to slice meat, sharp enough to kill.

Yoongi stepped forward in just seconds, standing between you and Sonya’s body, she was squirming under the shadow and her eyes had been focused on you, maybe not believing what was happening. Yoongi pushed you away and placed a boot on her back. -Another word coming from you…- he started and he pushed his boot down, she squirmed hastily and gasped for air and you swore you had heard a crack. -I will kill you, but not here, publicly, so everyone can see how smart you are- he pushed harder again and this time Sonya screamed. -Little Sonya dancing on a stick, bet you would like that- He removed the boot and retreated the shadow, Sonya was coughing blood and she couldn’t breathe correctly. -If you are in discontent you can say so-

She shook her head and kneeled in front of him. -Forgive me my lord- she mumbled panting for air.

-Are you scheming against me Sonya?- he stared at her eyes, his eyes going almost completely black as he pierced her with that stare. -Huh?-

-Never- she breathed more strongly now. -I would never-

She was lying, she had to. You looked at Yoongi waiting for him to do it, or at least to do something, but he didn’t. -Get out-

Yoongi sighed when Sonya left, he looked at you a bit with a frown already knowing you were more than upset. Impressed at what he had seen.

-Does she mean so much to you? You have secret talks and secret fights like this-

-Y/N, did you listen what she was saying? Did you listen what I said? What I did?-

-I saw enough, you spared her life-

-Y/N if I killed every single demon talking shit about me I would be left with no one around, its a matter of deeming who needs to be taken out and who doesn’t-

-And she doesn’t? Why?-

-Because she is faithful to me! useful to what needs to be done- he shouted losing his patience.

His words were like a blow to your ego, while Sonya was the perfect soldier and companion, a strong demon who could do something for him you were just the little human making everything more difficult, not only couldn’t you do anything for yourself but you had turned into an insecure little bitch as well. Dragging him down.

-Well I guess you should just go and fuck her instead-

-Cut the crap Y/N-

He glared at you hard and you were silent just breathing harshly for a moment. Yoongi groaned and took two steps closer to you but halting when you glared and lifted a hand to tell him to not approach. He groaned louder and cut the distance between you

-Fucking don’t Yoongi, I cant-

-You can’t what?-

-When she was here I wanted to…- you shook your head coming down to the impulse you had felt. It was like you were losing your mind, at that moment you had thought yourself capable of doing it.

-I know- he sighed again trying to approach you more to touch you but you stepped back. -Y/N I couldn’t let you do it-

-Why?- you asked as you felt the knot in your stomach go up to your throat. -I hate her, its obvious she doesn’t like me, it’s even more obvious she wants you and thinks herself more suitable, if I were a demon It would be in my right-

-It’s not about that-

-Then what is it? She would have killed me?-

Yoongi  flared you with his eyes. -You know I wouldn’t let anyone harm you, I sent her out for you, killing Sonya would have done you more wrong than anything else, trust me in this love-

You shook your head and this time his hands reached your cheeks making you turn head, eyes and all attention to him. You were really losing it. -That’s not how your first kill should be, not yet-

-I am going crazy Yoongi, I’m turning into- you sighed feeling tears scape your eyes. -a monster, I… sometimes I wonder If I’m capable of cope with all this, you do it very well, I just add more shit on everything-

-Well I do have a good thousand years ahead of you love- you snorted at that and he cracked a little smile. His hands left you cheeks caressing your arms until he rested them on your waist.

 -I can’t stand all the bullshit in the halls either, I know a part of it is because of me but they should have more faith in you-

Yoongi shrugged. -It will pass, and whoever that does change loyalties would be taken care of, this is… not strange for us-

-I’m sorry- you breathed letting yourself melt in his arms, placing yours around his neck pulling him close.

-No need love, we are all monsters here-

Your outburst helped to carve some consciousness in you, about you not having to be jealous although Yoongi had handled it pretty smoothly, and about taking things as they were, acting upon that instead of getting angry at your own situation.

You laid in bed two days later alone, Yoongi was out running his errands, it was saturday and you didn’t know if going out with the girls would be a good call or not. Studying was crossed out of the list for the moment as you had been doing a lot of that to keep you occupied.

The tv was on but you weren’t really paying attention. You turned in bed and thought what else you could do beside worrying? Your eyes went again to the tv and the on going criminal series that you so loved, but then you turned again and saw them, the beautiful katanas.

Getting on your knees you reached one of them again, you knew japanese samurais had used this kind of sword for centuries and you knew enough to be conscious that for some of them it took a lifetime to perfect the tecnis, the discipline. It took years of hard work to become a good swordsman. But regardless of that you also knew you had to start somewhere.

Jumping out of the bed you looked for shoes and clothes more suited than the little dress you had on, and then a thought came. Yoongi had been so exasperated the last time you held the sword, he wouldn’t like this and that meant no one else would. That dragged down your plans.

Maybe you could convince Jimin to help you, but then knowing Jimin as you did you knew he would never raise a hand or a weapon against you. For this you had to look for someone who wasn’t afraid to hurt you a little, and conveniently enough you knew just the person.

Jimin wasn’t happy with any of the things you proposed him, he straight out told you it was madness and that you would get in trouble.

-I know it sounds crazy, but it’s important to me, if Yoongi finds out the responsibility will be mire and I will deal with him- Jimin sighed. -Just tell me where is Taehyung and I will do everything else-

Jimin opened his eyes to the imposible and shook his head. -That I cannot do, I… I will go with you, I can’t let you alone with… him, master very strictly said to protect you-

You smiled tenderly. -You are doing that Jimin, come with me then-

You looked for Taehyung who was as per usual with Jungkook, both of them siting on a lounging area with a huge map in front of them. You cleared your throat to be noticed as both of them were too engrossed with their activity to acknowledge Jimin or you.

-Look who is here, the princess in the tower and her knight-

Jungkook rolled his eyes at Taehyung’s sarcastic remark but half laughed. -Yo-

-Hello Jungkook and you- you smiled too. -Aren’t you being a sweetheart today?-

-Can’t help it Y/N-

You laughed. -Then you would be more than glad to help me with a little something-

Taehyung’s eyes gleamed with trouble and then he saw the sword you were carrying with you, one of Yoongi’s precious katanas. He whistled and Jungkook stood up to look at it closer. -What do you need? Are you killing something? Did Yoongi allow you to go out of your room today?-

You hit him with the hem of the sword and he laughed. -I can do as I please asshole, now, I come to request you to teach me about this- you said signaling the sword. -Since you are good at it you can teach me the basics-

-I don’t know Y/N, you don’t sound convincing, what do I get in return? Wanna strike a deal?-

Jungkook hit him this time and this time Taehyung yelped. -My favor, which means Yoongi’s favor if you know what I mean- you smirked since you knew you had won.

Taehyung laughed and even the two others were chuckling as well. -You are filthy Y/N, I like it, Yoongi’s favor is rare so I take it- you smiled as you knew he would, you had figured Taehyung valued Yoongi’s approval and esteem more than he let on.

-That is if any of us is alive after this- Jungkook remarked with a sigh.

The four of you went to an underground training court. You had never been there until now so you were impressed by how big it was, the manor held all kinds of spaces in its interior. The concave ceiling was higher than any other in the manor, and even if it seemed just a wide room with concrete floor you could also see sets of tools, trampolines, and other things of the sort well accommodated on one corner.

-We also have an armory, almost as big as this- Jungkook pointed out as he saw you staring. He had decided to come to watch and as prevention, just in case. It made you a little nervous since that meant his friend might not be completely in control. Perhaps this was too crazy just as Jimin had said.

Taehyung asked to see the katana first, and after he assessed the weigh and saw the blade he gave it back to you, instructing to keep it with its guard on for now and then to stand as if you were to attack him. Which made you feel awkward in every position and angle you took. Facing him directly was the logic thing to do, spread your legs a little also seemed useful for more mobility and equilibrium. He stared for a few seconds before going closer, Taehyung was taller than Yoongi but not more intimidating, now that you knew he didn’t want to kill you he was less so, even still you were a little nervous of what he might do.

Taehyung snorted -It’s all wrong, haven’t you seen movies?-

-Don’t be a dick, teach me- you snapped.

-Yeah dick!- Jungkook shouted from the sidelines making Jimin laugh.

-There are several ways to sword fighting, my kind of sword is different from your choice- he grabbed your shoulders and turned your body slightly so you weren’t  exactly face to face but neither were you in an odd angle. -Like this you won’t lose visibility and at the same time you are a smaller target, your type of sword is better held with one hand, you will have to get used to it and the weight of it- he lifted your arm to the right height and then twisted your wrist to a different angle. -Like this you will have a better grasp, remember this position of your body-

You nodded really trying to remember how you were at the moment so you could repeat it later. He started to teach you very basic things, which you appreciated as you were pleasantly surprised he was teaching you instead of toying you like you had feared. Taehyung wasn’t also using not even a third of his strength while attacking you but even still you did fell a couple of times as you tried to block his attacks, not very successfully all the time, but at least you were trying. Taehyung was also using a guarded sword for your protection, that was after an insistent request of Jimin just before practice started. He was going to use bare hands but then figured the sword would be better for you to learn the basics.

He also started with basics principles of attacking, going back to the initial posture and learning how to swipe the katana the right way and not like a baseball bat. You were very clumsy with it but you tried to do it as swiftly as he said you should.

-You should start slow but fluid Y/N, don’t drag your arm-

You nodded, you were breathing heavily with the lack of air for the effort. Now it showed how your physical condition wasn’t ideal either, you had never been a sporty person, but this felt different. You weren’t training for the sake of a fitness picture. In the demon world it was being strong or die, as simple as that.

-Let’s do it again- he said as he took a few steps back and took position but then the doors where you had come from barged open and there he was. Yoongi coming in with Hoseok by his side.

Everyone was paralyzed for a second, this could end bad. You thought you could handle it but if by any chance Yoongi was feeling off or if Taehyung said the wrong thing this could go down very quickly.

You were the first one to move to meet Yoongi halfway and not let him get as close to the others so fast just in case.

-What is going on here?- he asked very slowly assessing the four of you and the very obvious situation.

-I asked for a little help today- you started. -Taehyung was teaching me how to use the katana, you know I’ve always wanted to use it, it was my idea. Jungkook and Jimin are here because I asked too-

Yoongi’s sharp gaze moved from you to Jimin and Jungkook who were unsure of what to do, you could almost feel his possessiveness arriving as well as his instinct to protect you, and then he focused on Taehyung, he stayed there a bit longer, piercing him with that glare in a way that got you nervous.  Taehyung lifted his hands. -Her idea, nothing bad with it in my most humble opinion- he said without a pinch a humbleness but that was just what he was. Hoseok rolled his eyes and also started to get close, everyone moving slowly preparing on how to react in case hell broke loose.

-Yoongi…-you trailed off seeing that he was about to speak, or do something.

-Indeed Y/N can do as she pleases- he stated as a matter of fact. -All of you did good in following her- you couldn’t help your smile after hearing him, even if it was stupid as this should be something more than granted to you, but it wasn’t that, it was about his change and the trust he had on you, even beyond his controlling ways you were first. It made you want to kiss him and let him have you as soon as possible. You felt your body throbbing for him and as if he had noticed his eyes shifted to you again, the dark look you shared flaring all the feelings you had for each other.

-Are they going to fuck here?- Jungkook asked not so quietly, Jimin gasped and coughed and Taehyung straight out laughed loudly going to Jungkook to pat his back for what he remarked was the best thing he had said in the whole week. Hoseok face palmed but was kind of laughing too that was until Yoongi smelled something and his demeanor changed.

You were puzzled for a moment as he was frowning now, he took your hands in his and then turned your arms a little so it showed the cuts you had, surely made when you had fallen, but one of them was bleeding a bit too much and until now you hadn’t noticed the sting of it.

-I fell a couple of times- you assured as he wiped the blood away carefully and then teared a piece of his own shirt to wrap it near your left elbow where you were bleeding a bit more.

-You will have lots of these while training- he affirmed with a sigh. -Bruises too-

-I know- you smiled a little and he sighed helplessly again.

-Jin can get rid of them pretty easily- Hoseok offered. -I’ll summon him-

Yoongi nodded and you didn’t want to refute anything else since after all everything had gone incredibly smoothly. Yoongi turned from you to Taehyung who was already by Jungkook and Jimin talking. Maybe you had thought too quick.

-You, asshole- Taehyung turned again and now you were all on your tip toes. -You didn’t think you’d make Y/N spill blood and be free to go, didn’t you? Let’s make you bleed-

It happened way too fast for you or anyone to intervene, Yoongi lunged forward and Taehyung was in combat mood as fast as lightning. But not even that spared him, Yoongi’s dagger cut his skin like butter, a long cut along his throat that made the blood run down his neck and spread on the floor dramatically. Yoongi had slit Taehyung’s throat. You gasped and were about to scream something when you realized Taehyung was smiling, he spat blood on a side and smiled in utter amusement as Yoongi smirked at him. It was a fucking game.

You exhaled loudly and Jungkook snickered by your side. -Got you there Y/N, huh?-

-Are you kidding me?- you breathed watching them go at each other.

Taehyung threw away the guarded sword to replace with his own, reacting to it Yoongi moved his hand making the shadows gather around his right palm, elongating and shifting until he had formed a black sword that seemed to sway, the only way you could describe it was like a black blade made of black flames.

Taehyung smiled like a child in christmas after seeing Yoongi’s creation. They both were enjoying this too much, like children. You shook your head and then saw Yoongi throwing you a look that made you sway.  He had scared the hell out of you, asshole. You smiled and saw as both of them attacked, lunging forward in a impossible fast sprint, their blades met and you could almost feel the room shaking. By your side the guys were hypnotized watching them and after a few seconds you noticed Jin and Namjoon were also in staring at the fight. It was nothing more than a display of horrible tremendous power. Yoongi was working hard to dodge Taehyung’s fiery strikes, but then Taehyung couldn’t touch him, they collided a couple times without doing any real harm to each other. You wondered how this was going to end up but then suddenly you heard a snap and then Hoseok disappeared.

It got all the others watching around, starting to ask what was going on, Yoongi and Taehyung stopped the fight a few seconds later when Yoongi noticed the loud chattering about Hoseok being gone all of the sudden.

-What is it?- he asked Namjoon who was about to tell him he didn’t know when they heard another snap, Hoseok was back with a look that didn’t reassure any of you. -Hoseok-

Namjoon was thoughtful, tapping his pen against his lips and moving side to side on his chair.

-What is it?- you asked softly and he focused on you, you had been helping him with some paperwork on his desk and he shook his head.

-Nothing I just…- he smiled, shrugging. -I think someone is really out to make my Christmas these days-

You smiled softly at that and Namjoon had to remember himself not to stare.

-Maybe that person is just grateful and wants to make you smile- you looked at him with your face on your chin. -You have been really good giving everybody breaks and days off for the holidays but you always stay here-

-Well someone’s got to do the work- he laughed out loud, lacing his hands over his stomach. -You have stayed here too Y/N, you’re the only one who hasn’t asked for a day off yet-

You shrugged. -I don’t really need it yet-

-But know that you can have it too alright? it’ll be hard without you but I’ll try to manage-

-You’ll try? That doesn’t sound too encouraging-

Both of you laughed at the comment and then fell into a comfortable silence.

-I feel like you know who this person is and you just don’t want to tell me- he accused you and you just laughed, denying with your head.

-I don’t… but why are you so eager to know? Don’t you like having an admirer?-

You laughed again and Namjoon couldn’t help but do so.

-No it’s not that, I don’t know, I’m just curious it has nothing to do with receiving the gifts-

-So you actually do like them- you stated with a smirk and he felt the need to pick on you right then, but that wouldn't be that professional right?

The thing with you was that you were the most efficient at work, always diligent and on time for everything but at the same time you messed with him, you treated him close and Namjoon liked that about you because then he could let go a little with you.

-It’s sweet I guess- he said with a shrug, he definitely suspected there was something you knew since you were always of the first people to arrive at the office everyday and if there was someone sneaking to his desk you should know who this person was. -Anyway I have kept you through the whole lunchtime Y/N, I’m sorry I didn’t notice-

He remarked after taking a look at his watch and you did the same.

-Oh I didn’t notice neither…-

-Let me order something for you to eat, what do you want?- he asked while taking his phone to order something for both of you.

Your relationship with your boss was mostly platonic, you were certain about that but you also noticed how he looked at you sometimes, how he had little details with you that could go unnoticed to someone else but not for you, he was a caring man and you were too gone, too into him and with each new gift you left at his desk you could notice his mood lighting up, he seemed less stressed and way happier, he would often come to your desk to show off what he’d gotten and comment on it with you.

It was actually so much fun whenever he did that, you were able to admire his true reaction and feels about your gifts and that was just so good you were growing addicted on the feeling of complicity with him.

It was going to be Christmas Eve tomorrow and you were still debating on what to get him for Christmas, if that slick silk tie you had seen that reminded you of him, or something more exciting.

You sighed, opening the office doors and checking there was no one else around, this time you had a blue bag with you containing Namjoon’s favorite brand of coffee, so you went to his desk and closed the door behind you just in case.

Namjoon supresed a smile and made his way back outside carefully and fast, to give you enough time to do whatever you had to. It was so satisfying to know the one leaving gifts to him was you, it got him so excited out of nowhere. He laughed to himself because he’d seen you walking to his office with the gift bag and somehow he had to have known this was something so you to pull off and he was glad he had chosen to go to the office earlier that day.

He decided to wait for about ten minutes before going back inside, he greeted you like usual knowing the secret that you kept and made his way to his office. As every other day your gift was placed at the center of his desk, the same blue bag he’d seen in your hands so he did the same he had been doing and took the gift to open it with you, now that this time it would be so much rewarding than the previous ones.

-Oh Y/N let’s see what I got today, shall we?- he smiled and rested his hip against your desk, you eyes were attentive on him and he took out the content, a selection of his favorite coffee, of course you’d know that. -This person must know me so well, I love this thing-

You laughed at that and nodded. -You’re a lucky man boss-

-You really think that? - you nodded at his question and smiled. -Well I just hope I get the chance to make the same thing for this person, since they are taking so much time and thought into these gifts-

-And what would you do?- you asked curiously and he moved away from your desk.

-I guess that would be a surprise for when I find out who this person is- he smiled and went back to his own desk.

Today was Christmas Eve and you had to make some time for work, Namjoon had been overworking himself and you offered to help him that day since you were going to have Christmas day free anyway, when you reached the office he was already waiting for you and you worked for a while until sunset when you were finally done with all the extra work and taking sips from your coffees.

-I have something for you- Namjoon said, taking out a pretty little box from one of his drawers, it was obviously a gift and your heart raced. He gave it to you with a big smile and you laughed.

-You didn’t have to do this Namjoon…- you were dying to open it but he stopped you.

-Save it for tomorrow-

-Why?-

He shrugged. -Because you’re supposed to open the gift in Christmas of course, even if I have been opening your gifts since December started - he said simply.

You giggled a little shy now, you didn’t even wanted to know how he found out about your gifts but you weren’t about to deny them.

-I hope you liked them- you said softly and he moved closer to you

-I did, and I liked them even more after knowing they came from you Y/N- he was looking at you in a way that made your heart race even more. -So thank you, it was truly special-

You were madly giggling by then, if Namjoon wanted to make you feel all flustered and floaty, he was achieving it.

He was closer, looking down at you with that smirk of his that you loved and you hoped you weren’t turning any color.

-I really want to see your reaction when you open my gift, and I really, really want to spend tomorrow with you, so… would you mind spending Christmas with me? We can do something together, if you feel like-

You had never felt more like it as in that moment, so you nodded enthusiastically, already excited by the idea of a date with him.

-So you’ll be my Christmas date?- he laughed biting in his lips and nodding.

-We’ll be each other’s Christmas date and I think that’s pretty exciting-