"I made a mistake telling Taehyung," Hoseok sulked.

Jimin, who was building a sandman (a/n: snowman but with sand) with him, nodded his head. "I told you we should have told Jungkook instead."

Hoseok frowned, forming the head of the sandman in the sand. He looked over and watched the giggling vkook couple building their own. Taehyung would purposely knock over the sandman, just so Jungkook would have to stop and help him rebuild the body. The maknae would often scold Taehyung for being clumsy, but shower his hyung with kisses for still trying his best.

"95 line! I need talk to you two," The manager flagged them over.

Taehyung and Jimin ran up to him. They looked at Suga who was resting peacefully on the lounge chair then back at their manager who was annoyed with his new seat on the sand. "You called us?"

"McDonalds is just a block over and across the street. I need you guys to order some food." The manager informed. "I asked Yoongi but he refuses. Everything is on this paper. No taking pictures with fans, got it? Go and come back."

The two nodded. After they dried themselves off, they threw their shirts over themselves. Jimin let his members know that they're heading out to get food. Hoseok understood what he needed to do, making sure they were out of view before moving next to the maknae.

"Hi Jungkookie!" He gleamed.

"Hyung, if you knock down my sandman I'll murder you." Jungkook warned, blocking his masterpiece from the elder.

Jhope shook his head. "That's not why I'm here. I need to tell you something important. Pretend we're sculpting the sandman and not discussing something important."

The younger followed his hyung's instructions and smiled playfully. "Important? So what is it about?"

"Taehyung."

FLASHBACK

"There's no one there. Come back inside." Kai's voice answered.

"Oppa, if we get caught then this whole plan is worthless."

"If anyone finds out you're hear the this plan will be worthless. Now get back in here before you make a scene and get us caught." Kai's voice sounded eager.

"No. Someone's here. I can feel it."

"Listen. Tomorrow is the big day." Kai continued. "We need to get everything together so we can make sure Jungkook and Taehyung-"

"Oppa, quiet!" The girl shushed. "There."

It was silent for a while until Hoseok saw a shadow cast over him. He looked up and saw her staring down at him.

"Gotcha." She giggled.

Hoseok's eyes widening in shock. "Hope?"

"Oppa, why are you hiding in the bush?" She frowned, helping him out.

"Don't touch me you monster!" The elder exclaimed, pushing her off.

"Jhope, let us explain," Kai joined.

"You! We trusted you! Is this a game? Are you all crazy?" Jhope was beyond angry and scared. "What are you planning?"

"Hoseok, you're going to get us busted." Kai grabbed onto his wrist pulling him inside.

"Let me go! HELP! SOMEONE HELP ME!" Jhope yelled out. "YOONGI! JIMIN!"

"Hoseok, please be quiet! You're going to ruin everything!" Kai cautioned.

"I don't care! Let me go! I swear to God, I'll bite your hand." Jhope threatened, attempting to yank his hand away.

"You give me no choice."

In one swift move, Kai grabbed his paperweight and hit the other on the head, knocking him out. Hoseok's unconscious body lay on the floor of his room. Hope gasped, running to Jhope's aid.

"Oppa, why did you do that?" She scolded.

"Don't worry, he'll wake up soon. Close the curtains. We can't risk being seen."

When Hoseok awoke, he found himself tied to a chair with a piece of tape covering his mouth. He looked around, seeing Kai and Hope staring at him with cautiousness. Kai was the first to step forward, resulting in Hoseok kicking at him furiously.

"Jhope, listen to me. We're the good guys." Kai raised his hands in defeat.

Hoseok continued to resist, rocking himself around in the chair until it toppled over. He groaned, hitting his head on the wooden floor.

Hope fell onto her knees, staring at him with saddened eye. "Oppa, please. Give us a chance to explain."

He glared at her, wondering if he should take the chance to listen to whatever story they made up. Given the situation, Hoseok knew that there is no possible chance for him to escape. What other option does he have?

He calmed himself down, nodding his head. Kai grabbed the chair, helping Hoseok sit back up. Hope took a seat across from him, exhaling deeply.

"Remember when my sister stabbed Taehyung in the stomach?"

Hoseok hummed in response.

"She put a tracking device into him. She knows where he is every second of everyday. And..." Hope choked on her words. "She wants to kill him."

Jhope began to scream again, his sound being drowned out by the tape that covered his mouth. He rocked his chair frantically, creating rope burns on his arms. Hope held onto him, desperate to keep him still.

"I know how to stop her!"

Kai rested his hand on Hope's shoulder, sitting her back down in her chair. He then walked to Hoseok, putting his hand on the tape. "I'll take this off if you promise to be quiet."

Jhope nodded eagerly. Kai removed the tape and the brunette-haired male gasped for air. "Please don't kill me!" He pleaded. "I won't tell anyone."

"We're not going to kill you Hoseok." Kai chuckled. "We need your help."

"Me? How? Why?"

"The one and only thing my sister wants is Jungkook," Hope began to explain. "She feels she can't have him as long as Taehyung is around."

"It's impossible. We're idols! We live in Korea and she lives here. Even if Taehyung and Jungkook weren't together, there's no way she could be with him." Hoseok argued. "We're not even allowed to date anyone. It's a risk for us to date one another as it is."

Hope nodded her head understandably. "That's the problem. If she can't have him – if she can't annihilate the problem – Jungkook and the rest of you will be in danger. All she wants is Taehyung gone. If it's anyone else, she doesn't mind. Just not Taehyung."

"Basically, vkook is her notp (a/n: the otp that you hate)." Kai frowned. "And she's willing to do everything to keep them away from each other. Apparently Taehyung isn't good enough for Jungkook."

"What does she know?" Hoseok scowled.

" And what do you expect me to do?" Hoseok creased his forehead. "If you want me to kill her, you're asking the wrong person for the job. I wouldn't mind killing her if she threatens the safety of my members and my best friend, but Suga hyung is more capable for a job like this."

"We don't want you to kill her!" Kai exclaimed. "She's still our sister!"

"Oh thank god!" Jhope sighed, sinking into his seat. "I almost fainted."

"We need to show Mele that Taehyung has moved on." Hope continued.

"Moved on?"

"With you." She finished. Hoseok finally caught onto the plan but shook his head.

"It won't work. He's in love with Jungkook and I can't live with the fact that I stole him away."

"Oppa, I know it's hard. The real issue is, can you live when Taehyung dies?" Hope frowned.

Jhope sat silently in his seat. He shook his furiously; biting his lip as he cries out muffled sobs and screams. He never knew something like this would happen to them. He never knew that someone was capable of doing something so evil. "Can't we tell the others? What if Taehyung and I pretended to be together and when we go back to Korea, everything will be normal again?"

"I was thinking the same thing," Kai joined. "But it's too much of a risk if everyone knows. She'll catch on eventually and she's not willing to be tricked again. She's more aware of everything now after Jungkook deceived her the last time."

"Eventually she will get over Jungkook because this has happened before, but that's a whole different story," Hope shared. "I guess you and Taehyung could pretend to be in a relationship, but Jungkook can't know its fake. She will know. "

"How?"

"She's keeping a close eye on the two. Closer than before because she's not willing to be deceived again." Hope explained. "I'm not sure how long you and Taehyung have to 'be together' but just enough until she moves on. It may last for while, even if you're in Korea."

Hoseok looked at Hope with astonishment. "How do you know so much about this? Are you really just thirteen?"

Hope giggled. "Everyone thinks that just because you're young, it means that you're not capable to understand everything. My sister takes my age for granted. She thinks oh, my sister is thirteen so she won't understand most of the things I'm telling her. I'll just share my whole plans with her because she's too young to do anything."

The young girl sighed deeply. "If only she knew."

Hoseok smiled. "You're a really bright girl Hope. You're smarter than people think and you're willing to do the right thing. Forget about age. You're able to do great things!"

Kai untied Hoseok, freeing him from the ropes that tied him to the chair. He jumped up, doing weird stretches around the room while cheering, "IM FREE!"

He then ran next to the two siblings, wrapping his arms around their shoulders. "So, where do we start?"

FAST FORWARD

Next day....

"I texted Jimin that I stayed with you last night so they wouldn't be suspicious of my whereabouts," Hoseok informed.

"Very smart," Kai ruffled his hair. "Hope is hiding in the closet since the members are coming over. Today, try and get Taehyung alone with you. It's time to initiate the plan."

The others walked over to Kai's place. Taehyung found Hoseok lounging on the couch and joined him, resting his head on his lap while Jungkook went outside to play with Jimin and Yoongi.

Kai was in the kitchen preparing lunch with Jin and Namjoon sat on the grass to "tan". As Taehyung was lying on Hoseok lap, Hosek played with his hair. Taehyung shut my eyes, enjoying the feeling.

"I better get paid for doing this Taehyungie." Hoseok teased.

"I'll pay you in aegyo." Taehyung pushed his lips together and batted my eyes.

"Kyahh! My cute Taehyungie!" He gleamed and pinched the younger's cheeks.

"Aish! Hyung, that hurts!" Taehyung pushed his hands away and rubbed his cheeks.

"Sorry Taehyungie, you're so adorable."

"Why do you keep calling me that?" V furrowed his brows.

"Wae? You don't like it? I thought it was a cute name for someone as cute as you." He smiled.

"You're acting different. Are you okay?"

He sighed. "You're right. I am hiding something."

Oh no! What did I say? Hoseok scolded himself.

"I knew it! What is it?"

"Truth is, I'm hiding my pain." He exhaled, proud that he came up with a quick excuse. "Remember how I liked Jimin?"

Taehyung nodded in response.

"Well I realized that it was nothing but a hopeless crush, so I'm letting my feelings go. I know Yoongi likes Jimin and I'm letting them have their chance."

"Is that why you stayed here last night?"

"H-how did you k-know? D-did you see me? W-who told y-you?"

"Calm down Hopie hyung! Jimin just showed me the text you sent, how you're staying with Kai for the night."

"Oh. Haha, yeah. That's why." He rubbed the back of his neck. "I felt so out of place, you know? I just feel so lonely right now."

V frowned and poked Hoseok's cheek. "You're not alone hyung. You have me!"

He let out a breathless laugh and stroked his fingers through V's hair. "Can you stay with me today Taehyungie? I really want to spend the day with you."

Please say yes, please say yes.

"Mian hyung, but I promised to spend the day with Kookie. Can we hang tomorrow?"

Shit.

Hoseok's eyes drifted upwards and Taehyung followed it, looking towards the closet. "What are you looking at Hopie? Is something in there?"

I'm caught! Stay calm Hobie. Breath.

"Eh? N-no. Nothing." He chuckled nervously and continued to play with Taehyung's hair.

Hope, I'm trying my best. Sorry.

"So is tomorrow okay?" Taehyung asked.

Hoseok looked back at the closet. I guess it's time. "Sure. Tomorrow is fine, but you better hang out with me and only me!"

"Yes hyung. Don't worry. You can give me the gift tomorrow." Taehyung smiled.

"Gift?" He looked down at V.

"Yeah. The gift you're hiding behind that closet. That's why you keep looking there, right?"

Sometimes I can't help but laugh at Taehyung's cluelessness. He thinks there's a gift behind there. Silly alien, Hoseok laughed to himself.

"Oh. Y-yeah. Gift.".

"Didn't think I'd be able to find out, did you?" Taehyung wiggled around and grinned in excitement. "By the way, why would you prepare a gift? It's not like there's anything special."

The pressure is getting to me! Hoseok thought to himself. Can't hold the secret much longer...

Must.

Tell.

V.

"Taehyu-"

"Hoseok!" Kai called. They looked up at him and he flagged Jhope over. "Can you help us with something?"

"Sure." Thank god you called me over, Hoseok muttered to himself.

Taehyung lifted my head from his lap and joined Jungkook outside on the lawn.

"Jin, there's an ice machine outside. Can you grab some ice for the coolers?" Kai asked, which Jin gladly agreed to go fetch.

When the eldest left the kitchen, Kai hit Hoseok on the shoulder. "Yah! What were you doing? Were you going to tell him?" Kai whisper-yelled at him.

"I'm sorry! I'm not good under pressure!" Hoseok apologized. "I don't want to do this! It's too hard."

"Hoseok, it will be over in no time. Don't worry."

FAST FORWARD

"Jungkook. I don't care if we don't get married until in 10 years or 100 years. I want this ring to be a commitment that you'll remain by my side through thick and thin, highs and lows, until death do us part. Will you accept this ring as a promise to love one another always? Why be my husband or wife when you can be something much more?" Teahyung reached out his hand. "Jeon Jungkook, will you be my forever?"

"Yes. Yes. A millions times yes!" Jungkook cried out, grabbing Taehyung's hand and standing up. "I would love to be your forever, Kim Taehyung."

With that final sentence, Taehyung pulled Jungkook towards him and crashed their lips together. The kiss was long and passionate, filled with genuine love. Taehyung licked the younger's bottom lip, asking permission to enter. Jungkook gladly allowed and the elder explored the wet cavern. Everyone cheered in excitement and as if on cue, the fireworks popped in the air. The young couple pulled away, gasping for air.

"So can I have my ring now?" Jungkook grinned.

"Only if you promise to wear it." Taehyung chuckled.

"What happens if the fans notice?"

"Then I'll confess my love to the world. Jungkook is finally mine." Taehyung pulled his boyfriend closer to him by the waist and slipped the ring onto Jungkook's ring finger.

Jungkook playfully punched his hyung's chest. "Silly. Don't you know I've always been yours?"

Meanwhile...

"Kai. What are we going to do? Taehyung just proposed! We're screwed!" Hoseok whispered.

"Calm down Jhope. You're spending the day with him tomorrow right?" Kai asked to which Hoseok nodded. "Good. There's still a chance."

"Are you staying with us tonight, Hoseok?" Jimin asked.

"Nah. I'm staying with Kai." Hoseok answered. "But are we still good for tomorrow, right Taehyungie?"


"Yup!" Taehyung smiled and leaned his head on Jungkook's shoulder while intertwining their hands together, as if to reassure his Kookie that he hasn't forgotten who his lover is.

"Just the two of us, right?" Hoseok double checked.

"Yes hyung." Taehyung groaned.


"I oppose of that plan." Jin spoke up.

"Wae?" Hoseok frowned.

"Tomorrow we're spending the day together. Just the BTS members." Jin smiled.


"But Jin! Taehyung and I are suppose to hang out together tomorrow." Hoseok added.

"Nope."

"You know," Kai joined. "We can let the two of them be together and
I can take you to a fresh water ice pond."


"I appreciate the offer Kai, but I think the members and I should do it together. Without you..." Jin grinned, mumbling the last sentence.

Hoseok shook his head. "But hyung!"

"THERE WILL BE NO ARGUMENTS! TOMORROW WE'RE SPENDING THE DAY TOGETHER AND THATS FINAL!" Jin shouted. "BTS MEMBERS ONLY."


They arrived back at the condos. Hoseok left with Kai to their place after dropping the others off.

"Jin is onto us," Kai mumbles as Hope opened the condo door for them.

"What? Really? Does he know everything?" She frowned, biting her nails nervously.

"I'm not sure yet how much he knows but we need to be careful." Kai turned to the nervous Hoseok who was whimpering on the couch. "Hoseok, you okay?"

"I care so much about my members and I'm afraid we won't be successful. I don't want Tae to die."

"We all don't. We're in this together." Hope comforted, hugging Jhope. "BTS fighting! Armys love you!"

The doorbell rang and Kai went to answer the door, completely unaware of his actions since his mind was cluttered with scenarios of how they're going to get Taehyung and Hoseok together. He pulled the door wide open when a sudden black haired male rushed into the room.

"I came to check on Hoseok, but I have to pee so I'm going to the bathroom if you don't mi-" Jimin's rushed words were cut off as he stopped near the bathroom door, staring at Hoseok and Hope on the couch.

"Jimin." Hoseok stood up in shock.

"WHAT THE WHAT? We will talk after I pee!" Jimin yelled, rushing into the bathroom. "I'm locking the door just in case your planning on killing me!"

"We're dead." Kai mumbled.

Hope and Kai explained the whole situation to Jimin, while Hoseok sat silently on the couch. When the explanation was over, Jimin ran over to his hyung and tackled him on the couch.

"WHY THE HELL DIDN'T YOU TELL ME BEFORE I WENT WITH TAEHYUNG TO BUY A RING?" He scolded, shouting while beating his hyung.

"I didn't know! Why did you let him buy one in the first place?!" Hoseok defended.

"Because I didn't know!" Jimin sat beside Hoseok on the couch. "No wonder you were acting so strange."

"You could tell?" Jhope examined.

"You're too obvious! You were so quiet!" Jimin chuckled, poking his hyung's stomach. "You need to be more silly, like you usually are. Happy Hobie! Isn't that what made Taehyung fall for you in the first place?"

Hoseok smiled and hugged Jimin tightly. "Thanks for helping me Chimchim!"

"There's no time to celebrate! We need to think about what's going to happen tomorrow." Jimin pushed him away.

Kai and Hope left them alone to discuss while they went into the bedroom. Hoseok rested his head on Jimin's lap and sighed. "I still like you Jimin."

"What?"

"I know you're happy with Yoongi and I wish you two the best. I just had to get my feelings off of my chest." Hoseok closed his eyes. "I've liked you for a long time but you've always had feelings for Jungkook so I kept it hidden."

"I'm sorry hyung, but I don't feel the same." Jimin frowned, stroking his fingers through the other's hair. "But I hope you find someone who makes you truly happy."

"I hope so too." Hoseok groaned. "I think we should tell Taehyung tomorrow. It'll be a lot more easier to carry out this mission."

"Taehyung won't agree to it. I know him too well. He made a promise to Jungkook that he'll always protect him." Jimin shook his head. "I think we should tell Jungkook."

"No! He's the one we can't tell!" Hoseok argued.

"We'll see what happens tomorrow. Let's sleep," Jimin suggest.

FAST FORWARD

"I'll get us some smoothies to drink." Taehyung suggested.

Jungkook nodded and decided to stay back. Hoseok volunteered to go with Taehyung since he was feeling thirsty as well. He offered to buy the others drinks and collected their money.

Jimin glanced over at the two, locking eye contact with Jhope for a moment. They nodded to each other before going about their ways.


Jungkook cocked his head to the side, feeling unsure. "Something doesn't feel right."

The maknae stood up from his seat. "I'm going to check on this, just to make sure."

Jimin widened his eyes in surprise. "Why? Just stay here!"

He went to reach for Jungkook's wrist, but was too slow. The younger walked towards the direction of where Taehyung and Hoseok went.

"Finally, a smart person." Yoongi clapped.

Jimin sunk into his seat, typing a quick message to his hyung.

"Please be successful Hoseok." He mumbled under his breath.

"Hyung, are you sure this is the right way?" Taehyung searched the area.

"Yeah, it's right around the corner." Hoseok guided.

As they were walking, Jhope's phone jingled. He pulled out his device and read the text message.

From: JIMINIE
Hyung, Jungkook's coming to you! Please be quick!


Hoseok panicked and shoved his phone back into his pocket. Taehyung continued to cluelessly walk ahead. Hoseok sighed an stopped in his tracks.

"Taehyung."

The younger looked back, confused at why his hyung had suddenly stopped walking. "What's wrong?"

"We need to talk."

"What is it?" Taehyung questioned.

"Mele wants you dead if you don't break up with Jungkook. If she can't have him – if she can't annihilate you – Jungkook and the rest of us will be in danger. All she wants is you gone. If it's anyone else, she doesn't mind. Just not you." Hoseok blurted. "The nights I've been staying with Kai, they told me the only way to save you is to pretend that we're dating without Jungkook knowing so you have to break up. I'm not sure how long we have to 'be together' but just enough until she moves on."

Hoseok continued to explain everything he was told; the whole situation without leaving out a single detail. He even told him about Jimin coming over to their place last night.

"Is it guaranteed that breaking up with Jungkook will make her go away?" Taehyung interrogated. "Will it keep him safe?"

"We don't know for sure. It's what we're hoping for."

Taehyung shook his head. "I won't do it. I won't break up with him."

"But Tae! If you don't, you'll die!"

"And who's to say that if I do, I won't die?" He retaliated. "I made a promise to Jungkook that I will always protect him. If it means that I have to die for him to be safe, then let it be!"

"Taehyung, please." Hoseok cried.

"Don't cry hyung. Let me do this." Taehyung frowned. "It's for the best. I'll be with him this entire week. I'll take him on dates. I want to leave him with good memories."

"You're making a mistake. This could all be avoided." Hoseok pleaded.

"It seems like a lot of bad things are happening to me during this vacation. At least let me end my life by doing something good." Taehyung wiped away the tears from his hyung. "Lets get the smoothies. The others will probably be wondering why we're taking so long."

Back to the present

"Jungkook, I'm telling this because I'm worried." Hoseok had just admitted everything to Jungkook, even though he knew this could put them in more danger. He didn't care. He just wanted Taehyung...

no, EVERYONE, to be safe.

"I'm going to call Mele." Jungkook insisted. "I still have her number."

"Why?" Hoseok raised a brow.

"Just wait."

The younger ran to his backpack and pulled out his cellphone, bringing it over to Hoseok. "Hyung, do you think she still has the same number?"

"It's worth a try. I'm not sure what you're doing but I trust you. Be fast. Taehyung and Jimin could be arriving anytime now."

Jungkook nodded, quickly dialing the number.

Ring...

Ring...

Ring...

"Jungkook oppa."

"Mele, lets make a deal."