"Hey hun, I'll be at the restaurant longer than I thought. We're fully booked today." Seokjin told Namjoon over the phone. It was a busy season for him which Namjoon understood. It didn't make him any less disappointed that he wouldn't have him home tonight.

"It's fine babe. Oh, I wanted to let you know that Jackson will be over for a meeting."

He could practically see Jin's disapproval. "Forget what I said, I'm coming home early." Namjoon rolled his eyes. They'd all known each other for years yet Jin still didn't trust Jackson. He and Namjoon had been friends since high school, he was even his best man at his wedding. Yet after all that time, Jin still didn't like him. Frankly, Namjoon found that a little insulting.

The mere idea of Jin thinking he would cheat was just as, if not more, irritating. "Do you not trust me Jin?" He asked.

He heard Jin scoff. "Of course I trust you Joon. It's Jackson I don't trust."

There it was. Namjoon pinched the brink of his nose with a groan. "Jin, please. Let's not do this now. We've got a big project due and I'd like to get it done just as quickly as you do."

He heard Jin sigh on the other end of the line. "Fine. Have a good day, I'll see you later tonight."

"Alright, I love you."

"Love you too Joonie."

Joon hung up and let out a sigh. The sooner he got the meeting over with the better. Namjoon hated feeling like work came first, but sometimes it just does. The kids were getting older, which meant he could spend more time away on business trips but left one person neglected - Jin.

The love of his life and the person he'd promised to put above everything else. Yet here Namjoon was, doing the very opposite. It wasn't that he wanted to, he just had work to get done. The same for Jin.

Jackson arrived around five minutes later with his laptop and paperwork. They said their hello's, made some coffee and got right to work. "How's Jungkook handling high school?" Jackson asked about an hour in.

Namjoon looked up from his laptop and sighed, running his hands through his brown hair. "I think he's doing pretty well but I'm not sure. He doesn't talk to me about anything."

"Relax Joon," Jackson told him. "It hasn't been all that long yet, he'll come around eventually."

"I know I know. Still, I can't help but worry."

Jackson chuckled. "You worry about everything Joon." He said. "My son attends the school as well, I'm sure they've met by now. I know he won't let anything happen to Jungkook."

Namjoon was a little disappointed their kids hadn't met sooner. He was sure they visited as children, but Jackson was always travelling which limited any interactions to video calls.

"Mhm..." He went back to staring at his laptop, but he wasn't reading anything. Namjoon found himself drifting into his thoughts. Jackson noticed this and snapped his fingers in Joon's face. "Earth to Namjoon!" He called. "Are you still there?" No reply.

"Take it off now girl, just take it off."

"Huh?" There we go. "Oh, of course, I'm fine. It's just..." Namjoon didn't notice that Jackson had slid his hand on his thigh.

"Talk to me Joon, what's up?"

"It's Jin." He admitted. "It feels like we haven't seen each other in a while. He's always working the night shift at his restaurant, and I'm at the company during the day. The only time we're really together is in the morning, and even then it's when everyone's rushing to get ready..."

"Mhm..." It was then that Namjoon finally noticed what Jackson was doing, but he didn't run away from it as he began to caress his leg.

"Stop it, Jackson." He said firmly, finally removing his coworker's hand.

"Why? Jin isn't around and you look lonely. Don't you miss those times in highschool Joon?"

"No," Namjoon snapped. "Because I have better times to look forward to with my husband."

"Then why aren't you running away from it Namjoon?" He whispered in Namjoon's ear. It made him shudder.

"Don't say my name like that." He muttered.

Jackson smirked at him. He traced his fingers across Namjoon's sharp jawline and grinned. "Admit it, you miss me. Don't you?"

"Get. Out."

"If you say so." With that, Jackson gathered his things and stood up. Namjoon didn't spare him a glance the entire time.

"One more thing Joon-" Namjoon looked up at him and gasped. Jackson grabbed the back of his neck and planted a kiss on his lips. Namjoon didn't get a chance to push him off and almost leaned into it. Jackson let go of him and smirked. "See you at the office tomorrow."

Then he left. Walking out like nothing had done nothing while Namjoon was left there wondering what the hell just happened. He held his head in his hands and groaned.
"Goddammit..."

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Around half an hour later the kids walked in. Namjoon looked up from his laptop with a smile. It immediately faltered, however, when he saw the expression on Jungkook's face. Jimin was chatting happily on the phone, holding his face and blushing. Meanwhile, his brother looked like he could burst from irritation at any moment.

"Hey, you two. How was school?" He asked. Jimin just gave him a thumbs up and scurried off to his room. Namjoon was left looking over to his youngest son for an explanation.

"He was like this whole way back!" He groaned. "He kept giggling and going 'You! No, you! Aw, you're so sweet!'." Jungkook gagged. "Anyways do we have any banana milk?"

Namjoon nodded and pointed to the bottom shelf.

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"Aw stop it! You're too nice!" Jimin giggled into his phone.

"It's true though!" The person on the other end said. Jimin didn't stop the grin from spreading across his face.

"If you say so!" He gushed.

"I wouldn't lie to you would I? I've gotta go. Talk to you later Mochi!"

"Bye Taemin!" He hung up and let out a happy sigh.

"Who was that?"

Jimin screeched and nearly fell off his bed. His father stood in his doorway with his arms crossed and his brow raised. "I-I uh...no one?" He stuttered.

"Don't lie to me Jimin."

Jimin remained silent. He tried his best to avoid the stern look Namjoon was giving him by looking down but eventually, he had to answer. "H-His name is Taemin..."

"Taemin? And does he go to your school?" Jimin shook his head. "Then how do you know him?"

"Yoongi introduced me. Please don't be mad Dad!" Jimin pleaded.

"Mad? Don't worry, I'm not." Namjoon turned to leave the room, but before he did, said: "You should invite him over for dinner."

"I-" Jimin didn't even get a chance to protest and Namjoon simply walked out of the room. The teen flopped back on his bed, clutching his phone with a sigh. "He's totally mad."

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Jin was able to get off work early since someone offered to take over his shift. It made him happy knowing he could spend some extra time with his husband and kids. Of course, Jin owned the restaurant he worked at, but it was a busy season and he needed to make sure everything was the best it could be.

Still, he missed the comfort of Namjoon. His strong arms, his beautiful face, his adorable smile. Seokjin had always thought his husband was perfect but they felt distant these past few days and Jin was determined to make it up to him.

He strolled over to his car, wanting to get home as quickly as possible. Jin stopped though, seeing a familiar figure leaning against the door to the driver's seat. "Jackson..." He groaned.

"Seokjin. I'd say it's a pleasure, but it never is."

Control yourself Seokjin. He was seething already.

"Not today Jackson. I'm in a good mood, and have momentarily decided to stop hating you." He could hear Namjoon's frustration over the phone. Jin knew how close he and Jackson were and had always been a little jealous. However after their conversation today, he began to think things over. Maybe he was just being unreasonable.

"Is that so? Because my distaste for you has never left, not even for a second."

Nevermind. His hatred was completely justified. "Is there something you want Mr. Wang? Or are you just here to bother me?"

A smirk spread across Jackson's face. "Oh of course not, I just came to recount some news to you. Joonie and I shared a little moment~"

"Y-You...Did what?"

"You heard me. His lips are as soft as ever~." What? No, he had to be lying. "Peach is a nice flavour for him." Jin felt his heart shatter into a million pieces. Namjoon only uses two flavours of chapstick - Peaches and cream. "You see Seokjin?" Jackson continued. "He never stopped loving me. You've always been second rate, an afterthought. The only reason you even got the chance to get with him is because I went away so often. If I didn't, we'd be married and you know that."

Maybe it was true. Maybe it wasn't. Either way, Jin refused to believe it. "You're lying."

Jackson simply continued to smirk at him. "We'll see."

Jin wasn't thinking, he couldn't. But he knew he was probably going to regret what he was about to say. "Why don't you come over for dinner later this week?"

"Oh?"

"Yes. In fact, why don't you bring your son? It'll be a nice family gathering." Jin plastered the fakest smile known to man. It was almost painful.

"Fine. I'll see you tonight Seokjin."

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Listen listen LISTEN! I didn't mean to do my man Jackson dirty! He's amazing.

But I watched a video of Jackson appreciating Joonie and like half the comments were about how he slept on the couch that night. So you can see where I got the idea from. Sorry, not sorry - he'll be better in like...two chapters?

Feedback, votes and comments are always appreciated!