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Yoongi recovered well enough to be discharged home. Mingyu paid all of his medical expenses and gave him one of his spare rooms.

-'' Like in the good old days Yoongi-ah.'' – Mingyu said smiling widely. He was happy his friend was alive and well and with him again. Jimin stayed with Hoseok, but the two men were always at Mingyu's now, hanging out with Yoongi.

Yoongi was getting better in the care of his friends, but he was facing serious charges for second-degree arson and property damage-criminal mischief. Mingyu's attorneys worked in full capacity to save Yoongi from prison now, arguing with the state prosecutors whether or not the accused was sane at the moment the fire was set and that there was no intent of harming anyone, but himself.

The strange luck was on Yoongi's side that no one else in the building was harmed, because if it were, he could face additional criminal charges, besides arson, including manslaughter. Luckily the fire has been stopped on time, so it didn't spread to other apartments, thus causing less damage. Only two persons were harmed in this incident, one was Yoongi and the other one was Jin. 

It couldn't be said the same for Yoongi's landlord, who demanded to be paid 22 million won for the damage, but since the law states that possession or occupancy rather than title determines whose dwelling the structure is, which in this case means that Yoongi, who was a tenant, would not be guilty of common law arson by setting the apartment on fire. His landlord ended up getting his insurance money for his property damage. He dropped the charges and said that he don't want to see Yoongi or Jimin in his life ever again.

At the end of the trial, Yoongi was deemed mentally unstable on the night of the suicidal attempt, due to severe depression, with no attempt of hurting anyone, but himself. The attempt of suicide is not illegal, but the property damages, on which he has to pay a 20 million won fine to the state and to serve two years at the Therapy Center, where he will receive treatment for his depression, as the prevention of future occurrence, after which he will be on probation for a year. During that time he would be able to rejoin society while being supervised and supported by probation officers and community services.

Mingyu made sure to call some few favours from "friends" in high positions, to make sure that Yoongi skip prison time and get the treatment he needed. He chose the expensive Medical Treatment Center, which had highly professional staff and doctors and modern treatments which gave high results to their patients. The visits were allowed most days and Yoongi would have his own room. There is nothing that money can't buy and Mingyu had it in abundance. The only thing Yoongi had to do is to stay there for two years and serve his sentence which was proclaimed by the law.

Jin was present during the trial and sentence reading, supporting his friend with the rest of the men. Even Kyungsoo gave his full attention to Yoongi's case, helping Mingyu manage attorneys, meetings and other services that could help in Yoongi's case.

Jin, Jimin and Hoseok, not knowing anything about the law, throw themselves to the task of showering Yoongi with attention, support, love and care on every corner.

Yoongi was ashamed. He didn't plan to face his friends and Jimin again, to explain...to see their worried faces, but...Jiminie being there, with him, made everything ten times worst, especially after the goodbye letter and the song. 

He wasn't mentally ready for this reunion, for the change... not now...not after the horror and shock of what he did and what might have happened if someone else was hurt in his stupid attempt to take his own life. He threw Jin in danger as well as tried to save him, so he agreed with Jin wholeheartedly, his sorry ass, as Jin put it, should be beaten severely.

Jimin on the other hand was patient and careful. He was always there, watching him, talking about happy times, making him laugh for a few moments before Yoongi would draw back to his dark cave of consciousness. But Jimin knew what he was doing. This darkness happened before after he fought with Mingyu. It took Jimin two months to extract him from it. This was far worse, but Jimin, now sure of his own feelings entirely, decided to be Yoongi's beacon at the end of the dark tunnel, lighting the way for him to come home to him. 

Jimin's warm personality and wide smile made him likeable to all. No one was immune to his charms, medical staff included and after a few months, seeing how beneficial Jimin is to Yoongi's treatment, they allowed Jimin to visit Yoongi every day and stay with him as long as he want, but forbade him from bringing stuff in and out of the facility if they are not approved by the Center itself. Of course, Mingyu's gracious donation to the Medical Center has helped a lot.

Jin however had his memory seizures triggered by common things and people now. It was the usual set of memories... Kookie's accident...the hospital...his father's voice...and some new ones as blood dripping to the floor...the fireworks in the night sky...

The most recent memory was of V.

...

-'' Ah, Jinnie, how I've missed you.'' – V purred in Jin's ear. His lips grazed Jin's neck, as he hugged his back. They were both on the rooftop.

-'' Why did you come?'' - Jin whined hopelessly. -'' Why couldn't you just leave me alone?''

-'' I told you I would come back, Jinnie.'' - V chuckles amusingly. -'' You need me.''

-'' I don't need you! '' - Jin snapped. - '' I need Tae.''

V suddenly gripped Jin on his neck, turning him in the spot, and bringing him closer to him. Jin could feel V's breath on his face.

-'' It is me you need!'' - He roars, suddenly in fury. -'' Me!!! You played with me! You talked with me! Not stupid Taehyung, me!!!''

This was V's real face most of the time. He wasn't always cool and calm. No, V was explosive, with tendencies of high damage. 

-'' Do you have any idea how hard it was to pretend to be that weak fool?! '' - A deep growl in the back of V's voice, revealing to Jin that V is pissed at him, like a lot. His voice vibrated off Jin's skin, making it prickle. 

-'' So innocent and foolish!'' - V spoke in somewhat lower voice. -''  You have no idea, Jin! Why?  Because you are a dumb and sweet fool as well...''

V was angry. He didn't know what to do anymore. Jin kept pushing him away, so he had to find a way to stay near him. He looked at Jin's big doe eyes filled with tears and wanted to kiss him and slap him at the same time. Jin bit his lip so he wouldn't cry and V relaxed visibly.

He let go of him, patting Jin's shirt to straighten up the wrinkles he might cause just now. Taking a deep breath to compose himself while Jin whimpered.

-'' Stop crying Jinnie...you are weeping too much.'' – V  hugged him, nestling his face in Jin's neck, inhaling his scent. -'' Act like the man that I know you are.''

Jin was shaking, feeling cold all of a sudden, and as sadness, fear and desperation filled his heart he heard V chuckle. -'' You and I are going to have so much fun, dear Jinnie.''

...

Jin sat in the waiting room in the Center, waiting to pick up Jimin. He was still under influence of the recent memory he had. It was intense. The feeling was nerve-wracking. He remembered fear, but not of V itself, but from something more. He still couldn't figure it out.

V kept avoiding him slightly after that "talk" in the hospital. He was always somewhere in the hurry. Jin could swear he saw fear in V's eyes, but he wasn't sure. One of these days he will have to have a serious talk with him.

His thoughts, however, were interrupted by a soft familiar voice.

-'' Jinnie?''

He raised his eyes and murmured in surprise.

-'' Mei Noona?''

And there she stood, his childhood neighbour, Jung Sunmei, known to her friends as Mei. He didn't saw her since the last time she visited home from college, which was a few years ago while Jin still stayed with his parents. She was twenty back then and he was only sixteen. She left him with a smile and a raging boner. 

Jin spent many nights fantasizing about her, once he discovered the wonders of masturbation.

-'' Jinnie what are you doing here?'' - She asked happily. - '' It's been so long, how are you?''

She looked so pretty, but mature, all grown up. Jin had to mentally slap himself not to check her out from head to toe.

-'' Oh, I'm fine. I'm just visiting a friend of mine.''

She looked at the room number and her eyes flicked knowingly. -'' Min Yoongi?''

Jin nodded.

-'' Oh, I see.'' - She smiles reasuringly. -'' He is a good patient, and he is improving, thanks to Jimin. I guess you know him too, yes?''

-'' Yes, I do...'' - Jin murmurs. -'' That's... That's good to hear...about Yoongi, I mean... I'm glad.'' – The stuttering that's been torturing him when he was a kid returned in the flash.

She giggles a bit, eyes brightening. -'' My my Jin, you look good.'' - She gazes at his face and then his whole body. -'' You've grown up and that hair suits you.''

Jin felt his ears going red. He gave a bashful smile and bows his head a bit.

-'' You are beautiful too, Noona. You always were.'' – The words just slipped out and Jin bit his tongue to stop talking. She blush a little and smiled shyly.

-'' Thank you, Jinnie, you were always so sweet.''

Just then Jimin came out of the room. -'' Hyung I'm ready to go...oh, Doctor Jung?'' - He smiles brightly when he saw her. -'' How are you today?'' - He asks, and while he and Mei exchanged a few pleasantries, Jin observed his dishevelled hair and swollen lips. It made the corners of his mouth curl into a knowing smirk.

He wanted to burst out laughing, though when Mei asked Jimin if he had a pleasant time with Mr Min. Jimin's cheeks became pink and he began sweating.

-'' Um...yes, we...I mean...I did. It was great.'' - He stammers, glancing quickly at Jin who was pursing his lips hard together so he won't laugh. He knew that Jin guessed what kind of time he had with Yoongi. He was grateful when Jin excused himself in order to get some ''fresh'' air and left them to have some private time.

Mei smiled. -'' Well I'm glad. I was just telling Jinnie what nice progress Mr Min was showing.'' - She says enthusiastically.

Jimin raises his eyebrows at the nickname. -'' Jinnie?'' - He asks, turning his attention to Jin once more. -'' You know Doctor Jung, Hyung?''

Jin nodded. -'' Yes, Noona lived in the same neighbourhood as I did. I knew her since I was a little boy. She used to take care of me when I was younger.''

She grins. -'' Oh, yes, you and Tae Tae both.''  – Her smile faded when she spoke Taehyung's name. She knew Tae, she remember him. It came to Jin's mind and he suddenly felt such warmth and closeness with her. 

Not letting his emotions get the best of him, Jin cleared his throat and said. -'' I knew that you were studying medicine Noona, but I had no idea that you work here.''

-'' Oh, yes. I've finished my studies and now I'm taking my residency here.''

-'' That's so cool.'' – Jimin said.

She smiles softly at him. 

Not wanting to be left out, Jin hurried to say. -'' You must be one of the smartest, sweetest and prettiest Doctors here.'' – He bit his tongue, but too late. Jimin giggled in his hand and Mei laughed, hiding her red cheeks. Jin thought that her cheeks and his ears matched in colour.

-'' Ah, Jinnie, stop making me blush.'' – She said, touching his arm slightly. They held each other gazes for a few seconds in silence and Jin didn't breathe, blinked or move all that time. It was all over when she smiled and moved her hand away.  - '' Well, I got to go, I have work to do, but I'm glad that I saw you again.'' - She bowed her head slightly, raising her eyes at Jin again. -'' Jinnie, we have to have coffee one day and catch up.''

-'' I would love that.'' - Jin said honestly with a soft smile.

-'' Tell the nurse to call me next time when you come to visit, okay?'' 

Jin nods, and after giving him a satisfied nod she turns to Jimin. -'' Jimin-ah, it's always nice to see you.'' - She says and waved them goodbye.

Jin watched her leave, feeling kinda saddened. He didn't like to watch her leave. She was the only one from his past who knew him from his happiest and safest period in life. 

He felt a nudge at his ribcage. He made a small noise of complaint, but Jimin paid no heed.

-'' Hyung... Is there something you want to tell me?'' - He asked in a teasing voice. Jin turned to glance at him and discovered a mischievous face looking at him expectedly. He even wiggled his eyebrows. 

Jin groans and rolls his eyes. - '' There's nothing to tell.'' - He says and steps towards the exit. -'' Let's go.''

-'' But, Hyung...'' - Jimin whined and hurried up after him. He caught him in the parking lot and pouched on him.-'' Come on! Tell me! You and Doctor Jung...you were both throwing hearts at each other.''

Jin huffed incredulously at that. -'' We did not such thing!''

It was Jimin's time to roll his eyes. - '' I have eyes, you know.'' - He leans closer to whisper. -'' Did something happen between you two in the past? Did she take your virginity?''

Jin smacked him on the head. Jimin let a small yelp.

-'' No!'' - Jin protested loudly. -'' We never...! Why would you...? How can you even think that she...? She is not like that!''  – He stammered. Jimin just laughed.

-'' Oh, my Hyung, I've never seen you so flustered and shocked.'' – Jimin roared with laughter and Jin wanted to murder him.

-'' I'm not!'' - Jin knew his red ears were a huge giveaway of how embarrassed he is right now. -'' She is just someone that I once knew. This is a link from the past that I didn't expect to come across right now. It took me by surprise, that's all.''

-'' Mhmm..'' - Jimin hums, still not letting it go. -'' Alright, but have you...you know...'' - He made up and down movements with his right fist, as in pleasuring himself.-''  ...while thinking of her.'' - He smiled wickedly. -'' I know I would If she was my babysitter.''

-'' Park Jimin!'' - Jin was flabbergasted. - '' You naughty imp!''

Jimin roared with laughter. -'' Oh, come on! You must have had a huge crush on her when you were younger.'' - He teased. -'' You probably did everything she said. I can imagine her patting your head, telling you what a good little boy you are.''

Jin launched at him at that, which made Jimin give a shrill of laughter and ran away. Jin started chasing after him, but Jimin was really, really fast. He was becoming winded, and the worst part was that Jimin, the jerk was laughing the whole time, teasing still. After a minute or two, Jin bends in half, putting his palms on his knees to catch some breath.

-'' You know, Jiminie...'' - Jin gasped for breath. -'' The...the only reason I'm keeping you alive...'' - His chest was heaving. - ''Is that you can bounce on Yoongi's cock... and make him happy.''

That took away the smile from Jimin's face and it was now Jimin's time to stammer.

-'' I don't know what you are talking about, Hyung. '' - Jimin's eyes were wide, trying to keep his cool mask on his face, but failing miserably. - '' I don't know what you mean.''

-'' Oh, Jiminie...'' - Jin still fought to stabilize his breath, but to see Jimin so flustered was worth the lack of air.  -'' You think I don't know what you two are doing most of your visits and... '' - He took a large breath, trying to calm his breathing down. -'' And why Mingyu paid the staff so nicely to give you some privacy?'' - Jin asked with an arched eyebrow. -'' Do you really think I left just now so I could take some fresh air?''

Jimin gulped but didn't say anything. His face was serious, he expected a reprimand, but Jin just smiled approvingly.

-'' I don't mind, Jiminie...''- He says with the gentle voice. -'' I was rooting for you two to get together for a long time. All you Hyungs did.''

Jimin bit his lip nervously. -'' Do they all know about...?''

-'' About you two fucking in the Medical Center?'' - Jin snorts. -'' Just Mingyu and I, but I don't think the others...''

-'' Oh, God Hyung, stop saying that...like that!'' - Jimin ran his hand through his hair. -'' I meant for Yoongi Hyung and me, being in... being in a relationship?'' – Jimin finally said it. Jin reached and threw his right arm around Jimin's shoulders, drawing him closer.

-'' Yes, they do and they support it wholeheartedly.'' - Jin grins.

Jimin tilts his head up so he can look at him. -'' Even Kyungsoo Hyung?'' - He asks.

Jin made a considering expression. - '' Well...'' - He sratched his chin. -'' I think he would still prefer for you to date someone else.'' - He says honestly because everybody knew just how much Kyungsoo disapproves of Yoongi, but even so, he accepts just for the sake of Jimin's happiness. -'' He is one of those Hyungs who will never like anyone you chose to date because no one is good enough for his little brother, you know.''

Jimin smiled gently at that. - ''Good old Kyungsoo Hyung.''

-'' Hey! Who do you call old? He is younger than me!'' – Jin yells affronted, which made Jimin laugh. He made that adorable sweet squeaky sound that everyone loved so much.

He dropped Jimin at Hoseok's and continued driving aimlessly through the city, not really wanting to go home. He was thinking about Noona and the feeling he had whenever she was around. He always got nervous and flustered. It was always different with her. 

Jimin was right, the bastard, she was his first fantasy. His first ticket to self-discovery, even though she always considered both he and Tae as neighbour kids, or young brothers at most.

No matter how much he tried, Jin still couldn't quite remember his childhood past. He remembered quite enough, but there were still holes in his memory, that needed to be filled in order to make sense. He made a mental note to talk to Noona Mei one of these days. Maybe she could give him some insights into the past, especially since that horrible memory of Tae dying for real this time. He wondered if she knew. She must know. He thought. Someone must have told her, otherwise, she would ask about him.

His thoughts flew back to Noona from his past. The way she looked with her stern expression, trying to look more adult so they would listen to her. She always played the age card. She was older and that's why they had to listen to her. In truth, she was only a few years older than them.

Still, the familiar feeling of arousal sneak up on him when he remembered her now. She was pretty and petite and if he didn't know her from before he would hit on her, for sure. But the fact that he did know her, moreover, that she knew him from the diapers, sort of speak, stopped him from thinking about her in that connotation. The respect. Yes, he respected her too much to try to do anything, and he was not a person to fall in love easily, so he just banish the thought from his head.

That, however, didn't banish the now problem he had between his legs. He clicked his tongue in annoyance, reaching with his hand to palm his cock through his pants while driving. He let a breathless moan at the contact. He needed to get laid.

The image of Noona came to his mind again, but it wasn't her that he wanted, so he switched for V's, but even that one was too annoying, too painful and needy. He knew that V wouldn't want anything more with him, so he banished it as well. He really didn't want to jerk off alone. He needed the touch, the contact, and there is only one person who could satisfy his needs right now.

He reach for his phone and went through his contacts. He picked one and put it on speaker. Mingyu answered after the third ring.

-'' Good evening, Hyung, how can I be of service?'' – His teasing voice twitched the corner of Jin's mouth into a smirk.

-'' As a matter of fact, Mingyu, yes. Yes, you can. Are you at home?''- Jin asks.

-'' Yes.'' - Came the answer.

-'' Are you alone?'' - Jin wanted to know, already imagining the man.

There was a brief silence before Mingyu spoke in a lower, more erotic voice. - '' Yes, Jin Hyung, what do you need me for?''

There was lust in his voice, and also a bit of hope, Jin noticed. It made his heart quicken in anticipation. He palmed his now full erected cock and choked another moan from slipping out of his mouth, but a few whimpers were still heard. 

Mingyu heard it clearly and drew in a breath before speaking with lust dripping from his voice. -'' Are you aroused, Hyung?''

His voice was torture, Jin concluded. 

-'' Are you touching yourself?'' 

Jin's breathing quickens at that question, and he squeezed himself harder. -'' Yes.'' - He says through gritted teeth. 

-'' Oh...'' - Mingyu was purring. Jin imagined him stretching on the bed, fully naked, as he teased him. -'' And what got you so worked up, Jin Hyung? Was it me?''

Jin chuckles in a sexy voice. -'' Mingyu, that silken mouth of yours should be put to better use...'' - He left the rest of the sentence lingering in the air. 

Mingyu's chuckled darkly. -'' Is that so? Well, I have several ideas in mind. Wanna hear them?'' 

Jin let his head hit the backrest of his seat, breathing hard through his nose. -'' I'm more for a practical approach.''

He heard him laugh on the other side of the line. -'' That's true. Should I expect you?''

-'' If you have no objections.'' - Jin says, already setting the course towards Mingyu's apartment.

-'' I am never objecting to you coming to my house and fucking me, Hyung.'' 

-'' Fuck...''  - Jin groans louder this time, allowing the man to hear him clearly just how affected he is.

He was rewarded with an answering moan. - '' You are making me hard, Hyung. I want to wrap my silken mouth around your cock right now.''

-'' Ah, Mingyu, you say outrageous things.'' - Jin let out a groan as his fingers went down between his legs to his balls. -'' I can't wait to revisit that tight ass of yours.''

-'' Then hurry up. I'm waiting.'' 

He hung up the phone, and Jin pressed the gas paddle, driving faster. He couldn't wait to see him. The release is just what he needed to settle his mind and relieve his body from all the tension he felt lately. Mingyu will know what to do, his throbbing cock jumped impatiently. He knew exactly where to bury it, right in Mingyu's silken mouth.

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Well, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Forgive me for a boring beginning, but it was necessary.

As for the law point of view, I did my best to read through some articles and laws about arson charges in combination with attempted suicide, trying to figure out what would be the final sentence for attempting suicide with fire.

Also with treatment centres in South Korea, there are three: Community Center, Therapy Center and Psychiatric ward.

Since Community Center is free or low cost, without professional help and Psychiatric ward is for severe mental illness, and Yoongi isn't a serious crime felon, to be in the prison... I found that Therapy Center is run by therapists, focusing on psychological therapies programs, tests and counselling, but it's expensive. So I use that one, in this case.

Since it's Yoongi in question, I made sure that Mingyu pulled a few favours in high places and managed to transfer his friend to this expensive centre, where he could get proper help no matter the cost.

If I made some mistakes, I apologize, since I have no knowledge of law or psychological centres what's so ever.

Damn it took me almost three hours just to write the first part of the chapter, but it was worth it.

Thank you for reading  💕