As Jungkook peeled back the sheet covering Jin's body while he lay on his stomach on the massage bed, Jin closed his eyes and concentrated on whether he would regret allowing Jungkook to massage him. Jin had his doubts that the man was competent, but hearing him talk so highly of his abilities piqued his interest.

When Jungkook poured heated oil over his hands and started to massage the strained muscles in his back, the fragrance of lavender and eucalyptus filled the room, creating a calming atmosphere. Jin couldn't help but let out a small moan of pleasure as Jungkook's hands worked their way up and down his back.

This caused Jungkook to pause briefly but quickly resumed the massage with a heightened concentration level shortly after. Jin closed his eyes and permitted himself to relax completely. He could feel the tension in his muscles slowly releasing as Jungkook's skilled touch worked its way over his back.

Jungkook's hands were strong and firm without becoming uncomfortable as he moved them about Jin's body. Jin noticed that the intensity of the massage was causing him to get aroused, and he pondered whether or not this reaction was due just to the touch of the massage or because he had not been touched in a long time. He tried to push the thought away from his mind and instead concentrated on the feeling of calm permeating his whole body.

However, when Jungkook's hand began to move down to his bottom, Jin's heart rate increased, and he inhaled deeply. "Do I have your permission to go lower?" Jungkook asked, breaking the silence between them.

Jin thought for a second before slowly nodding, his eagerness and nervousness making him anxious. He let out a faint moan as Jungkook's touch got more personal, his thoughts now entirely focused on the thrills he was experiencing.

Jungkook cleared his throat, "Is this okay for you?" he asked, ensuring Jin was comfortable with the pace and intensity of their intimacy. Again, Jin nodded; he was at a loss for words because of the overwhelming pleasure. He had never expected to be in this position with Jungkook, but he was enjoying himself immensely.

Jungkook returned his focus, his hands massaging Jin's butt, a soft moan escaping Jin's lips. Jin tried to stifle his excitement by biting down on his lips. He felt embarrassed but quite aroused. He was astounded by Jungkook's skill. He had made an incorrect assumption about him, assuming he was incapable in that respect.

His body strained against the bed as he bit back another moan as Jungkook's hands traced their way down the back of his knees and back up to his ass. A breakdown was looming when Jungkook's fingers drew circles on his inner thighs.

Jungkook's hands moved gently toward Jin's ass before stopping. When he got closer, he said, "Relax, Seokjin. I am almost done!" The sensation of Jungkook's palm squeezing his ass cheeks sent a surge of pleasure through Jin, causing him to whimper and release a trembling breath.

Jungkook's hands slowly returned to massage his tight back muscles before pausing, seemingly at random. He then whispered in Jin's ear, "You're so beautiful when you're like this." Jin's eyes widened, and his heart raced at the compliment. The fact that the same guy who drove him crazy could also make him feel so wanted shocked him. Jin couldn't help but feel a little flustered and confused about his own feelings toward Jungkook.

When he felt Jungkook's hands release his shoulders and the sheet return to cover him, he turned around to face him while attempting to conceal the blush that was appearing on his cheeks. "Thank you," was all he could muster, praying without hope that his voice would not give him away. He could not dispute that he was drawn to Jungkook, but he was unsure whether it was physical because they had just had a moment together and he was horny or if there was something more to it.

Jungkook smiled at him, "You are cute when you're flustered."

The width of Jin's eyes grew as he protested, "I am not flustered!" He could feel his cheeks heating up. Jungkook scoffed, "Certainly you are not, Seokjin." Jin attempted to conceal the fact that he was, in fact, flustered by playfully rolling his eyes.

"Is that the end of my massage then?"

"Yes, it is, Seokjin. I trust you will see that I am an honest man who does not engage in empty promises." Jungkook remarked, alluding to their previous conversation about his impressive skills.

"I don't know about that, given that I thought there was going to be a happy ending to this massage, but instead, I am left like this," replied Jin, feeling disappointed. Jungkook's expression turned serious as he clarified, "I apologize if I gave you that impression, but as I took on the role of a professional masseur today, I strictly adhere to ethical practices and do not offer any inappropriate services. Similar to any other masseur that would've given you a massage."

"I appreciate you saying that; now I am no longer aroused, thanks to you. You certainly know how to ruin a mood." When Jin stood up from the massage table and wrapped the sheet around himself, he gave a sarcastic chuckle and rolled his eyes. "Well, okay," He muttered. "I applaud your professionalism and respect for the limits of our friendship. You may be sure I will suggest your services to my friends."

Jungkook stepped before him, "I don't give massages to just anyone; I did it, especially for you. Don't recommend me to anyone else! And don't feel disappointed about the outcome of today. There will be other opportunities for moments of happy endings. As I told you before, Seokjin, I want your interest to be beyond just being physical with me. I want us to connect more deeply and build a meaningful relationship. So, let's take our time and get to know each other better.

I am sure you got to see that I can do unique and beautiful things today, but there is so much more to me than just my abilities. I want to learn about your interests, dreams, and passions. Let's explore each other's worlds and see where this journey takes us. I know you won't regret doing so; no one has ever regretted their time with me. If you want, I can allow a kiss between us."

Jin huffed and shook his head, "A kiss?"

When Jungkook moved closer, "I am willing to kiss you, Seokjin, if it is something you want to do. But only if you are sure of yourself and feel ready for it. I do not want to put any pressure on you to do anything."

"You are willing to kiss me? I never-"

Jin could not continue speaking due to the surprise kiss that Jungkook bestowed upon him. At first, the kiss was gentle and hesitant, but it quickly became more intense as they both gave in to their cravings.

After a while, they finally tore themselves apart while maintaining a fixed gaze on one another. Jungkook's lips moved slightly as he said, "I am pleased that we did that," while his palm remained resting on Jin's cheek. "But there is no need to hurry with the other things. We may go slowly through the process and see where it takes us."

Jin glanced at Jungkook without saying a word; his mind was racing with different thoughts, but he could not articulate them.

"Let us get clothed and get you home."

****

"I do not like him," Jin said as he slid himself onto the sofa shared by Taehyung and Jimin in their living room.

Taehyung raised an eyebrow, "was it that bad of a date?"

"He is a source of frustration. I do not understand how anybody in their right mind could have been romantically with him. For example, "How can you take someone out on a date, make them excited, and then take them home and seem like you did nothing?" After his date with Jungkook, Jin's displeasure was so apparent that he could not disguise it.

Now more than ever, Taehyung was invested in the events of Jin's date, "what do you mean? Did he manage to arouse you? What kind of date was this?"

"He brought me to get a massage, but all of a sudden, he had a tantrum over another guy giving me one," Jin groaned as he turned onto his stomach and glanced across to where Taehyung sat on the other side of the couch. " After that, he offered to give it to me on his own initiative. Despite my initial reservations, I went ahead and agreed to it. The massage was terrific, and I will not even pretend to lie about it; I cannot remember the last time I was touched in such a way.

On the massage table, I was a fucking humiliating mess, groaning like nobody's business, and you want to know what this motherfucker did?"

"What?"

"Not a damn thing! He ended the massage and proceeded to lecture me on how his "job" as a masseur requires him to adhere to certain protocols; I was so infuriated by this! He took on the role as if it was real!"

"Wow." Taehyung let out.

"Not even wow! Nothing was wowing about it. Then he had the nerve to offer me a kiss. A kiss! Of all things, a kiss!"

Jin became so angry at Taehyung's laughter that he threw a pillow at him. "Do not make fun of how frustrated I am!"

"I am not making fun of your frustration in any way. I think it is hilarious. The fact that he is not actively trying to have sex with you, on the other hand, is probably for the best for you. It is possible that you find it frustrating as well since that is what you have been used to from the people you have dated in the past. You did mention that he was different-"

"Different, but I didn't mean it as a compliment!"

"Well, I believe it is good that he is different since I have never seen you so worked up with frustration after a date as you are right now. I have seen you frustrated and enraged before, but never like this. This is brand new. Yet, I never in a million years would have guessed that Jungkook would be the one to make you feel the way you do."

Jin rolled his eyes, "I can't talk to you about this. Where is Jimin? I thought he would be here."

Taehyung laughed as he recognized that his best friend was attempting to change the topic of conversation between them. "You do not want to speak to me about it because you do not want me to state the truth," Taehyung said with a chuckle. "But, I am relieved that you are providing Jungkook an opportunity. I believe that you are the ideal complement to his personality, and it is abundantly evident that he is aware of how to bring out the best in you-"

"Be quiet, I did not ask you all of that, and he and I are not exactly a good fit for one other. Now, where is Jimin? It was him who I came to visit and not you."

"Ouch! He went to work."

"To work?"

"Yeah, your wonderful date contacted him about an hour ago and informed him that he must be at the office."

****

Jimin was standing there with his hands clasped at his sides as he listened to Jungkook, and even though he needed to use the restroom, he resisted the need.

"Are you aware of the difficulty that this situation has caused?" When he fixed his gaze on Jimin, Jungkook inquired authoritatively.

Jimin nodded, "Sure, Mr. Jeon, I do. I am sorry I failed to double-check with you before confirming."

"Sorry will not make things better. I need you to devise a plan to remedy the situation!"

Jimin lowered his head and took a few long breaths before speaking to Jungkook. "Mr. Jeon, I realize that saying sorry would not improve the situation, but it is not wrong of me to apologize for my wrongdoing."

"Are you arguing with me?"

"No, Mr. Jeon. I have no chance of ever being successful at that. Therefore, I would not even attempt it." Jimin responded with a polite smile at Jungkook.

"I need you to check your tone while interacting with me," Jungkook said as he stared at Jimin. "It is only appropriate for me to be frustrated by this situation. I am still confused as to why you would sign me up to fly all the way to Alaska to give a presentation at a conference that has nothing to do with either myself or my company."

Jimin took a few more long breaths before continuing, "Mr. Jeon, as I had attempted to convey before. It gave the impression, created by the team who contacted you that this was a recurring annual event in which you took part.

When I checked your schedule and saw that you were not committed during that particular week, I did not think there would be a problem with it. I did try to get in touch with you, but because you did not respond, I decided that, as your assistant, it was my responsibility to take the initiative, which I did.

That said, it has become quite clear that I made the incorrect choice. I will contact them and let them know that you cannot be there at this time. Nevertheless, I do not believe I will be able to cancel the gift of one hundred thousand dollars that will be made in your name." The last phrase was said in a whisper by Jimin.

"What did you say?" When Jungkook made his way to approach Jimin, his phone rang just as Jimin was about to answer his question. He signaled Jimin to be quiet by raising his index finger.

As soon as he realized that Seokjin was calling him, he controlled his mood and moved one step away from Jimin.

"Hi, Seokjin. I apologize for not contacting you after dropping you off at your house. I know you are contacting me to determine whether I arrived at my destination without incident. While unharmed, I did not return to my house since I chose to come to my office. My aim was not to come into the office today; nevertheless, certain issues need my immediate attention."

Jimin brought his palm up to his lips and chuckled, which caused Jungkook to cast an angry glance in his direction.

"I was completely unaware that they were traveling somewhere. Please do take Bam for me. You are welcome to bring him to my home, and I will provide you with the new code immediately since I just had it updated. I anticipate being able to wrap up this meeting shortly, at which point I will leave to go home. Since I know you will be there, I will cook dinner for you, so please do not eat anything that could make you feel full before I serve it to you."