They walked home together, never breaking physical contact. Yoongi talked about the presentation and how the converse was accepted. Hoseok smiled as he relaxed in the company of the man he adores.

The small man threw himself at Hoseok and embraced the moment they entered Yoongi's apartment.

"I thought I'd lost you." He muttered something to Hoseok's shirt. "I was afraid I'd never see you again."

"Me, too..." sighed Hoseok.

"I'm sorry..." Yoongi took a deep breath and lifted his head away from Hoseok's chest. "I forgot to inquire." He took Hoseok's hand in his and led him to a couch. "You mentioned a family emergency. Is everything okay?"

Hoseok gave a nod. Even though he still had to face his mother's wrath, nothing else mattered as long as Yoongi was happy and safe. Now that they've both been hit by love shots, there's no way to undo the damage. He thought to himself, with satisfaction, that the mother would have to give in.

"It's all under control, love." Hoseok reverently stroked the fair young man's cheek. "But keep in mind that the most important thing is that we're all together now."

"Yes...." Yoongi nodded. "Then... you won't... you won't leave again?" He inquired hesitantly. His voice is shaky. "I had no idea how to contact you when you went missing. Not even Mr.Kang." He mumbled something to himself. "I was beginning to wonder if you were a figment of my imagination..." He laughed a little. "But then there were Amelia and Jin, and of course photos from the other night's shoot..."

"I'm sorry I left like that, Yoongi..." Hoseok combed the silky strands back from his marble brow. "I needed to resolve some issues with my mother. That's why I came here. But she abruptly called me back..." The lies tasted bitter against his tongue. It was a small relief that he was only telling half-truths.

"I hope you were able to resolve all of your issues with her... I hope you're not returning permanently.... because.... because... if you ever leave me, I know it will kill me... That's exactly how I feel...." Yoongi looked at him, befuddled. "I've never before been in love. I've only ever loved my parents, and my love for them still breaks my heart. But I have a feeling that if you ever leave me, it will destroy me." His eyes are welling up with tears, ready to burst. He appears to be very vulnerable.

"Sh... don't say that, love...." Hoseok gently touched the cheek and kissed the forehead.

"I share your sentiments. There is an invisible thread that connects us. Even if we tried, staying apart would be difficult." Hoseok smiled and placed the next kiss on the red parted lips. "So let's keep it this way forever..." Hoseok paused for a moment to consider his options. "No, let's keep it like this for as long as we both live..."

Yoongi agreed, his face lit up with a beautiful smile.

"Do you think this is love?" He asked, wrapping his hands around Hoseok's neck.

"Yes.... this is love..." Hoseok murmured, leaning down to kiss his perfect match.