When Yoongi awoke the next morning, the room was bathed in light.

It was like waking up from a hazy yet colourful dream-like sobering up after a whirlwind of emotions. He felt well-rested but foggy, as if he were recovering from a fever.

Yoongi smiled up at the ceiling of his room, remembering. Hoseok was incredible last night. The tall, handsome man led him down paths he had no idea existed. Yoongi felt accomplished because he did something spontaneous for the first time in his adult life.

Turning his head to the side, he noticed the dip in the pillow where the other man had slept the night before. He was well aware that he had done something outrageous. He didn't even have a deal with the tall man. They weren't even dating at the time. He is unable to classify the incident as a hookup or even a drunken blunder between two friends. He hadn't said anything about it, but there had been something between them since the first time they met. Yoongi felt an undercurrent vibe that was distinct from what he had felt toward his other colleagues.

Hoseok had been something special since the beginning.

He didn't want to overthink things.  He shouldn't be disappointed that Hoseok appeared to be absent. Waking up alone must be the worst thing after falling asleep in each other's arms. Yoongi, on the other hand, had made the decision to let go of those frivolous thoughts. He likes Hoseok. He truly believes it. But he's not going to act like a love-sick fool and follow the tall guy around like a lost puppy.

Yoongi threw the cover aside and stood up, fighting the urge to rush downstairs and find the man he kissed the night before.

Then he noticed the note propped up against his bedside lamp.

You were amazing last night.

I wish I could join you in waking up.

However, I must depart immediately.

A family emergency.

I'll be back soon!

Yoongi stared at the short message written in cursive on one of his pink stationery. Pale pink lips curled into a smile. He didn't realise how much reassurance he expected from the other man. Even though he had no choice but to leave, he left something for Yoongi to treasure.

He's running down the stairs fifteen minutes later to meet Jin and Amelia to continue their project.

He didn't care if the converse high project failed after what happened last night. It surprised him that he is no longer prioritising his work.

It's all down to that tall, handsome man – or his undoing.