Jeongguk pushed through the loud party noise and stumbled into Shezam’s room, his mind still buzzing from his earlier conversation with V. Shezam, lounging casually on the bed, barely looked up as Jeongguk entered.

"Hey," Jeongguk said, sitting down beside him. "You’ve been distant. What’s up?"

The Yankee  took a swig from his drink, shrugging. "Busy with my stuff. But whatever, let’s drink."

Another male present in the room took the drink, his frustration mixing with a pang of unease. "Yeah, but this isn’t like you. What’s really going on?"

Shezam’s gaze was indifferent, as if he barely cared. "Just dealing with things. Don’t let it get to you."

A sigh escaped frok Jeongguk’s mouth, feeling a mix of annoyance and longing. "Fine. But if we’re alone, we might as well make the most of it."

His best friend eyes lit up, his hand casually sliding up Jeongguk’s thigh. "Well, since we’re here, why don’t we heat things up a bit?"

Jeongguk’s heart raced, but his mind kept drifting back to V. "Heat things up…? You sure?"

Shem leaned in, his voice a low murmur. "Yeah, let’s make it interesting. Forget everything else."

Jeongguk tried to focus on Shezam’s touch, but V’s words and the sparks from their chat lingered in his thoughts. Despite the distraction, his body responded to Shezam’s teasing touches.

"Alright," Jeongguk said, trying to shake off his conflicted thoughts. "Let’s do this."

As they kissed, Jeongguk’s mind wavered between the intense physical connection with Shezam and the lingering emotional pull he felt for V. The room became a blur of passion and confusion, as Jeongguk struggled to keep his focus on the present moment.

Taehyung couldn’t stop thinking about JK’s boyfriend. It just kept eating at him, all day, every minute. His usual chill vibe was totally gone, replaced by this empty, lost look that Erin noticed right away.

"You sure you’re okay?" Erin asked, watching him barely touch his lunch.

"Yeah, I’m fine," Taehyung muttered, not even looking up. But honestly, the food was tasteless, and all he could think about was JK. Every time he tried to focus, his mind just went back to JK—wondering what he was doing, if he was with his boyfriend, if he ever thought about him the way Taehyung thought about JK.

Even texting JK felt off, like he was stepping over a line, but he couldn’t help himself. He kept checking his phone, waiting for those messages, even though every text was a mix of thrill and guilt. It was messed up, wanting this online guy so much when he knew he wasn’t really his.

On the flight, his thoughts were all over the place. JK’s name kept flashing in his mind, distracting him from everything else. Erin kept asking about him zoning out, Taehyung just brushed it off.

"Seriously, I’m good," he insisted, but it was a lie. His mind was a mess, torn between the excitement of talking to JK and the pain of knowing he couldn’t really have him.

Taehyung walked into his apartment, dropping his keys on the table with a sigh, slamming the door shut behind him. His thoughts were all over the place, mostly stuck on JK and his stupid boyfriend. It gnawed at him, wouldn’t let go. He tried to shake it off, but it clung like a shadow.

He headed straight for the shower, hoping the water would wash it all away. But even under the spray, the hurt stuck around.

"Why’s it gotta be like this?" he muttered, pressing his forehead against the cool tiles. The warm water did nothing to ease the chill in his chest.

After what felt like forever, he gave up, dried off, and dragged himself to the couch. His fingers itched to text JK. He knew he shouldn’t, but the urge was too strong. Before he could second-guess himself, he shot off a quick message.

[@Vantae30_u]
Hey, you there?

He waited, staring at his phone like it held all the answers.

A minute passed, then another. His heart pounded. Finally, his phone buzzed.

[@Jk_moon_1997]
Yeah, V!
what’s up?

Taehyung’s heart did a flip, a mix of excitement and dread. He tapped out a response, trying to play it cool.

[@Vantae30_u]
Just got home.
Needed to talk ;(

[@Jk_moon_1997]
Rough day?

JK’s reply came fast, almost too fast.

[@Vantae30_u]
You could say that!!
But talking to you
makes it better ;)

There was a pause, longer this time. Taehyung bit his lip, waiting. Finally, his phone buzzed again.

[@Jk_moon_1997]
Missed talking to you today,
V :)

Taehyung’s heart twisted, caught between feeling thrilled and crushed.

[@Vantae30_u]
Yeah? Missed you too ;)

Wish we could
talk like this
all the time!!

Taehyung sent, a little more honest than he intended.

[@Jk_moon_1997]
Yeah, me too :>

That ‘me too’ hit hard. It was what he wanted to hear, but it made everything so much worse. Still, he couldn’t stop. He craved every word, every little interaction, even though it hurt.

Taehyung stared at his phone, thumb hovering over the screen. Today, he thought, maybe I should just ask about his boyfriend. But the idea felt risky, like walking on thin ice. Shouldn’t invade his space… but damn, it’s eating me up.

He bit his lip, opened the chat, and typed.

[@Vantae30_u]
Jk, can I ask you
something?

[@Jk_moon_1997]
Shoot!?

Taehyung stared at his phone, his fingers typing out a question he couldn’t ignore.

[@Vantae30_u]
how’d you and your bf
get so close?

[@Jk_moon_1997]
we were best friends first.
One day, it just clicked.
He asked me to be his bf ;)

Taehyung's heart sank. He pushed on.

[@Vantae30_u]
so u were just friends b4?
What about us?
We’ve been getting pretty close
too :(

[@Jk_moon_1997]
yeah, we did.
But it’s different with him.
I don’t want to mess things
up between us.

Taehyung bit his lip, feeling the sting.

[@Vantae30_u]
different how?
I’m here, and I care about u.
I’m not asking for more,
just wondering.

[@Jk_moon_1997]
it’s just a different kind of closeness.
I care about you, too,
but my relationship is complicated ;(

Taehyung felt a mix of frustration and resignation.

[@Vantae30_u]
I get it.
I’m not trying to complicate
things more.
Just needed to know
where I stand :)

[@Jk_moon_1997]
you’re important to me.
Let’s keep things as they are.
I don’t want to hurt anyone <3

[@Vantae30_u]
alrt. We’ll keep it cool!!

Taehyung put his phone down, feeling the weight of the conversation. His mind swirled with the realization that, despite everything, he needed to accept the limits of their relationship.

[@Jk_moon_1997]
Hey V, you still up
for that sex chat? 😏

[@Vantae30_u]
JK, srsly?
Got a lot on my mind.
Not sure if it's a good idea...

[@Jk_moon_1997] 
I get it, but we’ve
had fun before.
Why not again? 😉

[@Vantae30_u] 
I mean, it’s tempting,
but u’ve got a boyfriend, ryt?
Feels kinda weird...

[@Jk_moon_1997] 
Yeah, but he’s cool with it.
It’s not like we’re doing
anything crazy. Just talk. 😏

[@Vantae30_u] 
I guess...
but if we do this,
it’s just between us.
No strings.

[@Jk_moon_1997]
Deal.
Let’s have some fun then. 😈

[@Vantae30_u]
Alrt, JK. I’m in.
But don’t forget,
we gotta keep this chill.

Taehyung was all over the place. JK’s message got him excited but also unsure. He was tempted to dive back in, but knowing JK had a boyfriend made it feel weird. The thrill was there, but he was torn between going for it and feeling messed up about it.

[@Jk_moon_1997]
Gotcha. So, what are you wearing
rn? 😏

[@Vantae30_u] 
Just chilling in a hoodie.
You?

[@Jk_moon_1997] 
In just boxers. 😜
How about u take off that hoodie?

[@Vantae30_u]
Lol, you’re pushy.
But okay, off it goes.

[@Jk_moon_1997]
Nice. Tell me more.
What’s underneath? 😈

[@Vantae30_u] 
Just some sweatpants.
And a bit nervous now...

[@Jk_moon_1997]
Don’t be. I’m here with u.
Just us. What’s next? 😏🔥

[@Vantae30_u] 
You’re making me blush.
I’m thinking about what you’d
do if you were here...

[@Jk_moon_1997]
I’d love to hear that.
Describe it to me. 😈💬

[@Vantae30_u] 
Alright, so...
if u were here,
I’d be all urs. Just us,
lost in each other. 😳

[@Jk_moon_1997]
Fuck, that sounds so hot.
I’m imagining it rn. 😏🔥

[@Vantae30_u] 
Yeah? Tell me
wht u’re thinking. 😏

[@Jk_moon_1997]
I’m thinking abt
how I’d touch u,
tease u..
make you lose control. 😈

[@Vantae30_u]
Damn, JK.
u’re really getting to me. 😳💭

[@Jk_moon_1997]
Good.
I want u to feel it all.
Tell me what u want. 😜🔥

[@Vantae30_u] 
I want u to
make me feel evrythg.
To be lost in u. 😳🔥

[@Jk_moon_1997] 
Let’s make it happen then.
I’m here, just for u. 🙈

[@Vantae30_u] 
Yes, JK.
I’m here with you.
Let’s keep going. 🌶️

[@Jk_moon_1997]
Tell me, V.
What’s the first thing
u’d want me to do if I was there?

[@Vantae30_u]
I’d want you to kiss me,
touch me,
make me forget
evrythg else.

[@Jk_moon_1997] 
Mmm, I can almost feel it.
I’d start with ur lips, slow and deep.

[@Vantae30_u] 
And then? What would
u do next?

[@Jk_moon_1997] 
I’d work my way down,
teasing you
, making you beg for more.

[@Vantae30_u ]
Fuck, JK.
You’re driving me wild.

[@Jk_moon_1997] 
I want to hear u.
Tell me what you’d do
when I get to your sweet spot🔥

[@Vantae30_u) 
I’d be completely yours.
Every touch, every kiss,
all for you.

[@Jk_moon_1997]
That’s it, V.
I’m thinking about it all.
Just us, no limits.

[@Vantae30_u] 
Yeah, just us.
Let’s make this moment
ours. 😏🔥

[@Jk_moon_1997] 
Fuck, V.
I can’t wait to feel this. 😈🔥

[@Vantae30_u] 
Me neither.
Let’s keep going.

[@Jk_moon_1997]
V, I’m losing control.
What would you do if I told you
I’m gonna take you
hard and fast?

[@Vantae30_u] 
I’d beg for it.
I want you to dominate me,
make me yours completely.

[@Jk_moon_1997]
God, V.
The way you talk
drives me insane.
I’d pin you down,
make you feel every inch of me. 😏🔥

[@Vantae30_u] 
Yes, pls.
I want to feel every touch,
every move.
Just make me feel it all.

[@Jk_moon_1997] 
You’d be screaming my name,
ryt? I want to hear you.

[@Vantae30_u] 
Yes! I want to be loud,
I want everyone to know
how much you’re
making me feel.

[@Jk_moon_1997] 
Fuck, V.
You’re killing me here
. I can’t stop thinking about it.

[@Vantae30_u] 
Then don’t.
Let’s get lost in this,
make it unforgettable. 😳

[@Jk_moon_1997]
I’m all in, V.
Just thinking about it
is driving me wild.

[@Vantae30_u] 
Same here.
Let’s keep pushing this,
see where it takes us. 😈

[@Jk_moon_1997] 
Btw...V, I gotta ask,
what’s your weirdest habit? 😆

[@Vantae30_u] 
Oh, easy.
I sing to my plants
like they’re my audience. 😂🌿🎤

[@Jk_moon_1997]
No way!
I might need to see this.
Do your plants at least
give you standing ovations? 😂👏

[@Vantae30_u] 
Totally.
They’re very supportive.
What about you?
Any odd quirks? 😜

[@Jk_moon_1997]
I dance like nobody’s watching
while making breakfast.
I’m a certified breakfast DJ. 🕺🍳

[@Vantae30_u]
OMG, I need a video of this.
Breakfast DJ sounds
like a must-see. 😆🎥

[@Jk_moon_1997] 
Deal. I’ll send you
a private concert soon.
Prepare to be amazed. 😎

[@Vantae30_u ]
Can’t wait!
But don’t blame me
if your breakfast
dancing gets stuck
in my head. 😂🎶

[@Jk_moon_1997]
Haha, I’ll take that risk.
At least I’ll be a
memorable breakfast DJ. 😆

Taehyung chuckled, the earlier intensity replaced by their playful banter. It felt good to laugh and forget the weight of his thoughts.

[@Vantae30_u] 
Alright, JK,
I gotta bounce. That was…
something.

[@Jk_moon_1997]
Haha, yeah.
A wild ride, huh?

[@Vantae30_u] 
Definitely.
uk how to keep things
spicy and hilarious. 😂🔥

[@Jk_moon_1997]
Glad you enjoyed it.
Next time, I’ll bring
the breakfast DJ vibes.

[@Vantae30_u] 
Can’t wait for
that concert. 😆

@Jk_moon_1997 
Haha, I’ll make sure
it’s unforgettable.
Catch you later, V. 😉

[@Vantae30_u] 
Yeah, see ya. 😘

Taehyung leaned back, heart pounding. The flirty vibes were wild, but they left him all tangled up. He dug the playfulness, but that nagging thought of JK’s boyfriend wouldn’t leave him alone. He shoved his phone away, the buzz of the chat mixing with the confusion, making him ache for more.

Jeongguk stumbled back into his apartment after a heated night with Shezam, trying to be as quiet as possible. He tiptoed through the house and slid into his car, his mind racing.

Once home, he collapsed onto his bed, the events of the night still vivid in his mind.

The alarm jolted him awake at 5:30 AM. He groggily reached for his cigarette, lit it, and grabbed his phone. V was always online around this time.

All that steamy chat with V was still making him buzz, but it felt different from what he had with Shezam. The thought of V asking about his boyfriend gnawed at him, even though he didn’t really get why it bothered him so much.

For the first time, V was like a cigarette he couldn’t put down, something he didn’t want to give up.

Jeongguk put his phone down, feeling the weight of his feelings.

"I shouldn’t be feeling this way. I’m with Shezam, and I got a boyfriend. But damn, V’s texts... they just hit differently. It’s not just physical. It’s like... I don’t know, emotional, too."

He leaned back, exhaling slowly. He took another drag, lost in thought.

"Man, u drive me nuts... is this what they call love?"