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Things didn't change much for Jin, except now he had another friend. Hoseok's friendly nature allowed him to get close to everyone and since Jin always loved warm and friendly people, Hoseok quickly became Jin's friend. He marvelled at Jimin and Hobi's friendship. They were a phenomenal entertaining duo. Jin was dumbstruck when he saw them dance together.

He knew Jimin loved to dance, but he had no idea that he was that good. He and Hobi were unbelievable. Jin could watch them for hours. Even Yoongi became even more relaxed and funny with Hobi around. He just could not help it. They were together at the diner, eating their food when Hobi took out his phone to snap a selfie. They sent photos of them eating to Mingyu, just to tease him since he couldn't join them.

His answer was... - "I hope you all choke and die." - ...which provoked chuckles from all of them. After remembering and re-telling old tales, which were new to Jin, Hobi was telling some old stories about Mingyu and Yoongi, when they were kids. Jimin almost fell from his chair from laughing so hard. Yoongi was grumping, but enjoyed Jimin's laughter too much to mind, especially when Jimin laid his head on Yoongi's shoulder. At the same time, he told Hobi about his trip to Tokyo with Jimin.

In the middle of their meal, Jin heard a voice that awoke some memory in the part of his brain. He turned and noticed a man, sitting on the table across his, talking on his phone. He showed the waitress to give him a minute, so he could finish his call. She nodded in response and left. He was strangely familiar, but Jin couldn't remember from where he knew him. He continued to observe the man.

He was tall, bulky and very handsome. Jin felt a familiar sensation, but he couldn't place it anywhere. The man hung up his phone and took a cigarette. Just as he was about to light it, his eyes saw Jin and, froze and Jin knew the man knew him from somewhere.

Jin was about to wave at him when the man stood up and rushed out of the diner. Jin jumped on his feet, saying that he would be right back to the boys and rush after him.

-'' Excuse me, sir.'' - Jin shouted, as he got out on the street, but the man continued walking fast. Jin ran, managing to grab his hand to stop him. The man turned, eyes wide in surprise as he stared at Jin. 

Jin fought his own nerves, took a breath and spoke. -'' Excuse me, sir. I am sorry to bother you, but I have to ask you something, please.''

He felt uncomfortable. The man staring was so intense, but he didn't interrupt him, so Jin took it as a good sign.

-'' Do we know one another? You seemed so familiar to me like I've spoken to you before, but I can't remember.'' - Jin ask, and the man's brow furrowed at that. 

Jin hastened to explain. -'' You see, I had an accident and don't remember pretty much anything from the last few years. Please, have you seen me before? You seemed like you did.''

The man looked at him, his eyes bore deep into Jin's. He took a deep breath before he spoke. 

-'' Yes Jin, I do remember you.''

Jin's eyes widen. -'' You know my name? You know me?''

The man was still watching him like he'd seen a ghost, but at this, he nodded. -'' Yes, I knew you.''

Jin felt relief and anxiousness at the same time. He would finally have some answers. -'' When? Where did we meet?''

-'' Can we not talk on the street?'' - The man said, a bit uncomfortable, looking left and right at the people passing them by.

-'' Why?'' - Jin asked confusingly. 

-'' Because you and I had a rather uncomfortable situation, one which I would rather not speak of on the street.'' - He said seriously.

Jin was reluctant. He doesn't know anything about that man, and he didn't feel comfortable enough to go anywhere with him. 

Seeing that the man suggested. -'' How about we go to the café across the street and talk? I have a feeling you won't leave me alone until you have your answers and I owe you that much.''

Jin was more than confused, but he did want the answers. -'' You... you owe me?''

The man nods. -'' Yes.''

Jin blinked a few times and then nods. -'' Alright, just let me tell my friends where I'm going.''

Just then Yoongi came out to look for him. He was worried about him and seeing the unknown man talking to Jin, he switched to protector mode.

-'' Is everything alright Jin Hyung?'' - He asks.

Jin was surprised but quickly nodded. -'' Yes, everything is fine.'' - He looks between Yoongi and the mystery man. - '' Yoongi, this is...umm...''- He stopped in sudden panic, his eyes wide as he recalled he didn't ask for the man's name.

The man realized his predicament and stepped forward, offering Yoongi his hand.

-'' Woo Do Hwan.''

Woo Dohwan. It doesn't ring a bell. Jin mused as he watched his friend study the outstretched hand.

He took it suspiciously and replied shortly. - ''Min Yoongi.''

-'' Dohwan-ssi is my old acquaintance from back home.'' - Jin said, and Yoongi's face brighten at that.

-'' Really? That's cool.''

-'' Yeah, it is.'' - Jin agreed. - '' So, Yoongi, would it be okay for me to leave you and catch up with Dohwan-ssi? '' - He asks hopefully. -'' I know we have plans, but this was such an unexpected, but pleasant surprise that we met each other here of all places.''

-'' No, no, Hyung, it's alright. You go and catch up.'' - Yoongi reassured him. - '' We'll hang out some other time.''

-'' Thank you, Yoongi-chi.''

Yoongi smiles. - '' Catch you later, Hyung.'' - He looks towards Dohwan, and bows his head a little. - '' Pleasure.''

Dohwan bows as well. - '' All mine.''

Yoongi goes back into the restaurant and Jin drags Hwan to the café across the street.

Once they were seated, with cups of tea on the table, Jin asked. -'' So? How we met''?

Hwan didn't speak right away. He took a few breaths and cleared his throat before he spoke.

-'' We met in the bar.''

Jin's brows furrow. -'' The bar? Which bar?''

-"It's ''The Secret''."

Jin scowled. -'' Why is that a secret?''

Hwan chuckles at that. -'' No, the name of the bar is "The Secret".''

-'' Oh.'' - Jin felt his ears go red from embarrassment, but no matter how much he tried, none of the names ring any bells.

-'' I'm trying, but I can't remember.'' - He admits. -'' I only remember seeing you.''

Hwan furrowed his brows. -'' How much do you remember Jin?'' - He asked.

Jin pouted slightly. -'' Not much. It seems I had the accident and I can't remember anything from the previous three years.''

Hwan groaned in displeasure, he was hoping that Jin remembered at least something, so he wouldn't have to tell the whole story. He sighs again, rubbing his face with his palm, considering whether Jin was playing him or not, but seeing Jin's concerned face, convinced him that he spoke the truth. He really didn't remember the past.

Hwan thought about what he wanted to say, whether or not to tell the whole truth or just a half of it. -'' I don't know how you found yourself in that bar that night, it was a complete shithole.'' - He began talking. -'' But you were the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my life.''

Hwan was so sincere as he said it that Jin gulped hard, his hands sweating and his heart thumping fast.

-'' You looked so innocent, so lost.'' - Hwan continued. - '' I've been observing you for a while. You had all the attention, but you were clueless. You were standing in the corner, drinking beer, while swaying a little in the rhythm of the song. Suddenly there was this guy in front of you and I thought you know him, but as I saw you flinch, I figured out that he is unfamiliar to you.'' - Hwan took a sip of his tea, before continuing with his story. - '' I watched you exchanging a few words.''

Jin watched him transfixed. -'' It didn't seem they were pleasant, at least from your side. You pushed the guy away and went outside.'' - Hwan said. -'' The man followed you soon after.''

Jin jumped a little at that. -'' Oh my God, what happened? Did he...? Did he do something to me?'' - Jin put a hand on his mouth, eyes round from sudden fear.

What the hell happened to him and why wasn't V there? He clasped his hands again in his lap, waiting for Hwan's answer.

Hwan observed him intently and then shook his head. -'' No. He didn't manage to do anything, because I stopped him.''

Jin let out the breath he was holding, sighing in relief.

-'' He got you pinned against the wall, trying to kiss you.'' - Hwan continues. -'' I pulled him from you.''

Jin felt the emotion filling his chest and his chin quivered a little. He bit his lip to stop himself from crying. 

That made Hwan groan. -'' Please don't do that. It always drove me crazy when you did that.''

Jin's eyes widen, as he opened his mouth slightly. - '' Did what?''

Hwan had a hard time looking at him. - '' That.'' - He points at his mouth. - '' Bitting your lip, and looking all innocent.''

Jin was confused. - '' I don't... I don't understand.''

-'' We were in love Jin.'' - Hwan drop the bomb, and Jin forgot how to breathe. He was just staring at him, not knowing what to say. But soon, the lack of oxygen, made him gulp the air, starting to tremble.

Hwan's eyes widen. He reaches across the table to place his hand on Jin's arm.

-'' Jin. Calm down. Everything is alright.''

Jin was having a panic attack. How could he not remember being in love? How could he not remember Hwan? Different thoughts surged through Jin's brain. 

Hwan caressed his hand, speaking it calmly. -'' Jin look at me. Breathe. Calm down. Breathe.''

After a few moments, Jin calmed down a bit. Hwan gave him a glass of water.

-'' Here, drink it. It will help.''

Jin took a gulp of water and realized just how thirsty he is. When he was well enough to speak, he asked.

-'' How d-did... How did everything start?'' - He asks. - '' And why did you react the way you did when you saw me just now? Why did you run? Did we have a fight?''

Hwan gave him a sad smile. 

-'' Let me answer the first question first.'' - He says, eyes glistening with the fond memory. - ''When I pull that guy from you and send him packing, you buried your head in my chest and start crying. I didn't know what to do, but I just had that urge to kiss you, so I did.''

There was a small silence, after which Jin quietly asked. -'' And?''

Hwan gave a shy smile, looking at the table. - '' And you kissed me back.'' - His eyes met Jin's then. -'' It was so intense. I never felt anything like that before.''

He moved his gaze away from Jin's again, not able to look at them for too long. Not when he was telling their story. - '' You... you pulled me closer.'' - He says so quietly that Jin had to lean in to hear him. - '' You told me to take you somewhere, so I did. I tried to get you home, but you told me you don't want that. You said you want to go with me. And so, I took you to a hotel I rented for the night.'' - Hwan stopped to scratch his head, gnawing on his lip.

-'' And...?'' - Jin asked after Hwan kept quiet for some time. 

Shifting uncomfortably, Hwan finally looked him in the eyes. - ''And? And you gave me your virginity that night.'' - He said and Jin almost fainted.

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Sorry to keep you waiting, I was busy, but hopefully, I will have time to write soon.