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Jungkook was at the car exhibition. Hoseok had some VIP tickets and took him as his plus one since he knew how much Jungkook loved the cars.

The venue was big and crowded with like-minded people who shared their love for powerful and elegant vehicles. Jungkook enjoyed it immensely. The latest releases and some rediscovered old classic was just what he needed to clear his mind from the man that ruled his thoughts, for the past two weeks.

Ever since that first date and mind-blowing sex, he saw Kim Taehyung five more times, three of which the latter slept in his bed after enjoying each other for a big part of the night.

Jungkook felt himself falling deeper for the enchanted man, and even though the small part of his mind was telling him to be careful, to avoid another Jimin, Jungkook decided to just let the faith lead him, at least in this aspect.

He lost Hoseok some ten minutes after they came in. He was dragged by many acquaintances and former clients for a chat. Jungkook mingled around, not really talking with anyone. Instead, he was admiring the cars he saw. He asked here and there about the engine power, the top speed they can reach and the price. At the moment, he was looking at a new black Mercedes-Benz GT63S. It was a beautiful car. Jungkook could see himself driving it, but he knew he could afford it. Still, he allowed himself to daydream.

Just then he noticed Hoseok approaching, with no other than Choi Youngjae.

-'' Jungkookie, you remember my friend Choi Youngjae?'' – Hoseok asks, as he reached him with the man in tow. Youngjae's eyes shined.

-'' Of course. Happy to see you again.'' – Jungkook bowed as Youngjae gave him one of his big smiles.

-'' Ah, detective Jeon. So good to see you. When are we gonna sing together again?'' – Youngjae asks joyfully and Hoseok arches his brow at Jungkook in surprise at this information.

Jungkook blushes slightly, promptly ignoring his Hyung and answers Youngjae. – '' I must say, singing is not something I do in general.''

-'' Nonsense, you were amazing.'' – Youngjae exclaimed, patting Jungkook on the shoulder. He reaches closer. – '' I never got the chance to thank you. The information you gave was truly valuable to me.''

Jungkook remembers their conversation and how badly did Youngjae want the information on Park Chanyeol. He smiles. – '' It worked to your advantage, I reckon?'' – He asks.

Youngjae grins wider. – '' Oh, you had no idea how much. The new addition to my collection drew eyes of envy my way, and I must say I basked in the intensity of it.''

Jungkook laughs at this until Youngjae joined in as well. All that time they were silently observed by Hoseok, who had a small and knowing smile on his face. It was all his doing anyway, the information, the instruction of how to use it...Hoseok was so proud of his dongsaeng.

Youngjae turns his smile on him as to invite him to join. –'' Seok-ah, he is amazing. How come you didn't introduce us before?''

-'' Oh, Jungkookie works very hard. It was never the opportune moment, I guess.'' – Hoseok shrugged his shoulders and smiled pleasantly. – '' But I'm glad you managed to help each other out.''

Youngjae glances at Jungkook. – '' Was it useful to you?'' – He asks him genuinely curious.

Jungkook thinks about all the things that information got him. Maybe not with the case, but it sure did bring him Kim Taehyung.

He didn't answer, but somehow Youngjae knew. – '' I think it was.'' – His smile turns sly. – '' Becoming bosom friends with Kim Taehyung, my, my... you work fast.''

Jungkook both blushed and was annoyed, remembering that Choi Youngjae is not the man you want to share your secrets with.

-'' Not at all. We just exchange a few words. The reporters exaggerated.''

-'' Oh? Hmm...'' – The man wasn't convinced. Jungkook was wondering whether or not to say something more or leave it be when Hoseok chuckles and places a hand on Youngjae's back.

-'' Come now, Jay... you know how annoyingly inaccurate the news reporters can be sometimes. Both you and I had to deal with them in our way. Me because of my clients, and you on a personal level, right?''

Their eyes met and Jungkook could see lengthy unspoken words flying back and forth from both of them. He didn't know what was about, but he was sure that Hoseok knows some things and secrets from Youngjae's life that he would rather keep hidden. His Hyung was a devious man when he wants and Jungkook was always glad he was on his side.

The muscle on Youngjae's jaw twitched in annoyance, but he managed to keep the smile plastered on his face. – '' Ah, how very true.'' – He says and promptly changed the subject to the event they were on.

The conversation turns relaxed after that and Jungkook made a mental note to ask Hoseok what was that all about.

They'd been there for three hours and Jungkook was ready to leave already. He catches Hoseok's elbow to draw his attention from a group of people they were surrounded with. Hoseok turned to look at him.

-'' Hyung, I'm gonna hit home.''

Hobi's eyes instantly became worried. -'' Are you alright?'''

-'' Yes, yes, I'm just tired, that's all.''

-'' Alright, let me just say goodbye and we are off.''

Jungkook shook his head. – '' No, Hyung, you don't have to go with me if you don't want to. Stay, talk, mingle, collect contacts.''

Hoseok smiled wide, his pearl-white teeth lightening up his entire face, as his eyes disappear into crescent moons. – '' Nah, you gave me an excellent excuse to leave as well. Thank you, Jungkookie-ah.''

-'' Ok, I'll wait for you near the gate.''

-'' Be there in 5.'' – Hoseok promises.

Jungkook went slowly through the crowd, wondering where Taehyung is right now. He said something about some business trip Seokjin sent him. Somewhere in the west, he wasn't sure.

-'' Are you leaving yet?''

He turns and spots Youngjae standing there, smiling.

Jungkook quirks his lips in a smirk. – '' I am.'' – He says, taking a step toward the man. – '' I'm surprised that you haven't gone yet.''

Youngjae chuckles. – '' Oh, no. There is still one car I want to check that is due for later.''

-'' Hmm... I hope it will not disappoint.''

Youngjae smiles wider. –'' I hope that as well. Umm... Jungkook?''

Jungkook arches his brows in question.

Youngjae tilts his head, the smile disappearing, replaced by the expression of deep thought. He was considering whether or not to say anything.

-'' Well... it might be nothing, but I overheard something.'' – He looks left and right, and pulls Jungkook's arm in the abandoned corner. He came closer. – '' Listen, there is this one guy, a bad sort...'' – He begins hesitantly. – '' He is involved with a bunch of shady people that I try to avoid.''

-'' Alright.'' – Jungkook prompts when the man stayed silent for some time.

-'' But, he got an eye on the same location I did for my expansion.''

Jungkook chuckles, already knowing where this leads. – '' I can't get rid of your competition.''

Youngjae pouts and shakes his head. – '' That's just the thing, he is not my competition per se. Not in a business way, that is, but he is in my neighbourhood and I don't like him there.'' – He steps closer into Jungkook's space. – '' I have the reason to believe that he is responsible for the increasing amount of drugs in my area. I can't describe how much I hate it.''

Jungkook furrowed his brows. – '' Do you have any proof? Anything you've seen suspicious? Something you might hear?''

Youngjae shakes his head. – '' No. But I did hear him mentioning something about the meeting, at the old Go's.''

-'' Old Go's?'' – Jungkook asks, not knowing the place.

-'' Abandoned Gokpak Station.'' – Youngjae clarifies and Jungkook's brows clear as he remembers.

- '' Now people only go there for shady business.'' – Youngjae continues. – '' Since the place is too creepy for couples to go there for privacy.''

-'' You really don't have anything else? I'm afraid I won't be able to do much without some solid clue or foundation. I can't just follow the guy around without some proof.''

Youngjae was not satisfied. – '' What if I give you the photos?''

Jungkook's brows arch. – '' What photos?''

Youngjae smirks and took out his phone. – '' I told you, I don't like and I don't trust this guy, so I had him followed.''

Jungkook's phone buzzes. He opens the message where several pictures were sent. On all of them was a man, conversing with a different person in each photograph.

-'' His name is Yang Hyunwoo, and these are his dealers probably. This one...'' – He scrolls on Jungkook's phone until he found the picture and enlarged it. – ''... I know for a fact that is a local drug dealer.''

-'' Maybe your man is using it, not distributing.''

-'' Ah, no, trust me, he cares about his health. He is at SPA centres and gyms most of the time, benching.'' – Youngjae pointed out as that was something that should mean something. – '' He looks after his calories and proteins.''

Jungkook chuckles. – '' Do I even want to know how you know this?''

-'' He hired a famous fitness instructor that is also a nutritionist. Trust me, he doesn't use, but he is selling, I'm sure of it.''

-'' Alright. Do you know the date of that meeting you've mentioned?'' – Jungkook asks.

-'' He said Friday, but I don't think it's this one though.''

-'' Why do you say that?''

-'' He has a business trip until Wednesday, so I believe the meeting will happen when he returns.''

-'' You know his schedule?''- Jungkook huffs a laugh.

Youngjae's mouth sets in a flat line. – '' I took the liberty to check after I heard that.''

-'' Okay, but that doesn't mean that he couldn't just send someone instead of him.'' – Jungkook points out.

Youngjae just shakes his head. -'' No, he loves doing things on his own. That much I know of him.''

Jungkook opens his notes to type in the name and the address. He raises his eyes at the man. – '' Do you know the time of that meeting?''

Youngjae shakes his head. – '' He didn't say.''

Jungkook nods. – '' Alright, I'll see what I can do.''

Youngjae smiles. –'' Thank you.''

Just then Hoseok finds them.

-'' I was wondering who kidnapped you.'' – He says smiling, his hands patting both Jungkook's and Youngjae's shoulders.

-'' We are building a lasting friendship, do we not, Jungkook?'' – Youngjae smiles politely.

Jungkook mirrors his enthusiasm. – '' Of course, may it be fruitful and beneficial to both of us.''

Youngjae's eyes shined. – '' Yes, may it be.''

He gave Moonbyul a call as soon as he exit the venue and began walking towards Hoseok's car. He needed her to check the name and some basic info for him.

-'' How fast do you need it?'' - She asked.

-'' It's not urgent, you can do it tomorrow morning.''

-'' Alright, good, because I was just about to go home.'' – She says.

-'' I'll see you tomorrow. Thanks, Noona.''

-'' Alright, be good, Kook-ah.''

-'' Aren't I always?'' – He asks teasingly which earns him a snort and cut line. He giggles and stretches in the passenger seat.

-'' I'm hungry.'' – He says and glances at Hoseok who was driving. – '' Wanna go eat, Hyung?''

-'' Sure, what do you want?'' – Hoseok asks, looking around to see if it's safe to take a turn.

-'' Food.''

Hoseok huffed a laugh, hand flying to slap Jungkook's thigh. – '' Aish, you brat. Alright, I'll choose a place.''

Jungkook smiled gently. – '' Thank you, sunny Hyungie.''

-'' Aish.'' – Hoseok groans at the endearing honorifics, which only made Jungkook smile harder.

They went to a Mexican restaurant where Hoseok claimed that the food is really good. Jungkook had to agree. It was delicious. He was quite enjoying the evening before his eyes fell on the person entering the place. It was Jimin.

Jungkook nearly groaned, not being able to turn his eyes away. Jimin looked so bloody handsome. Three-piece dark-grey suit, white shirt, with a navy blue tie and black shoes. His hair was combed backwards, and he just looked so fricking good.

Hoseok, noticing Jungkook's sudden silence, looks at him and then follows his gaze towards the blond man. Jimin looks around, eyes widening when he saw Jungkook staring at him. The devilish smirk appeared on his mouth and he licks his lips, pressing them together as he smiled. Hoseok saw him as well, turning quickly back to glance at Jungkook.

-'' Is that..?'' – Hoseok begin asking, but Jungkook's answer was quick and curt.

-'' Yes.''

-'' Are you...?'

-'' No.''

Hoseok giggled, his hand flying to his mouth. – '' I thought you are on speaking terms now.''

Jungkook grunts something unintelligible.

Jimin approaches

-'' Good evening, Jungkook.''

-'' Park.'' – Jungkook acknowledges him with a nod.

-'' Aww, we are sill formal then.'' – His lovely voice rang in Jungkook's ears. It was so gentle, so soft, the quite opposite of Taehyung's, but still so nice, so lovely, so sexy.

-'' Jungkook-ah, shouldn't you introduce us?'' – Hoseok asks with a mischievous gleam in his eyes. Jungkook wanted to strangle him.

-'' Hyung, this is Park Jimin. Park this is Jung Hoseok.''

Jimin bows in respect. – '' Of course, Hoseok-ssi. I heard of you.''

-'' Oh?'' - Hoseok allowed a pleasant enquiring sound to leave his lips at that, but before Jimin could answer, the small hand latched on his elbow.

-'' There you are.'' – The woman says. She looks at the table and gasps when she saw Hoseok.

-'' Hyung.''

-'' Wheein?'' – Hoseok jumped on his feet to clasp her hands with a huge warm smile. – '' How are you, sweetheart?''

She returns the smile at him. -'' I'm good as always. Work a lot but can't complain. How are you?''

-'' Always fantastic.''

She giggled, turning to Jimin. – '' Jimin-ah, this is the man I was talking about.''

Jimin smiles politely. – '' I know, we just got acquainted. And this is Jeon Jungkook.'' – He points at Jungkook, who stood and bow as well.

She blinks. -'' The detective?''

-'' The very same.''

Jungkook wanted to growl, but he controlled himself.

-'' Oh, I'm Jung Wheein.'' – She says with a pleasant smile.

They exchange pleasantries before the two of them moved to their table.

Hoseok was chuckling, loving that he saw his dear friend, musing about the fact that she's working for Jimin, of all people.

Jungkook didn't really listen to him, his mind was still full of thoughts about the blond. He felt annoyance at the evident desire he felt for him. Somehow, he hoped that it would go away now that Taehyung was in his life, but yet, here it is, annoying and strong as ever. Fuck, Jungkook, you are a bloody fool.

-'' Should we get going?'' – Hobi asked.

Jungkook nods. – '' Sure, Hyung. Let me just go to the restroom really quickly.''

-'' Of course, go for it.'' – Hoseok answered, taking his phone to type something.

He went past Jimin's table on his way to the toilet. Their eyes met. The strong electricity surged through Jungkook's body and his heart skipped a beat. He did the only thing that came to his mind at that very moment, he escaped towards the loo.

It took him a moment to get a grip of himself, splashing the cold water on his face to cool down. Why the fuck am I reacting this way, for fuck sake? He wondered. He shook his head and went on with his business, washing his hands afterwards when the doorknob rattled.

-'' I'm coming right up.'' – He says, drying his hands, and then curses his luck as he bumped into the last person he wanted to see at the moment.

There was a look of hunger in Jimin's eyes as they slid from Jungkook's dark orbs, down to his lips. Jungkook didn't think at that moment, he just acted. He pulled him in and slammed him on the door, glueing his lips on the soft plush ones. Jimin moans, hands flying to Jungkook's neck, pulling him closer as he gave himself to the kiss.

The things got way too heated, hands sliding everywhere, caressing, groping, touching when tongues got involved. The primal urge for each other overpowers any reason in Jungkook's mind of where they were and what they were doing.

The knock on the door worked like a bucket of water on both of them, making them freeze.

-'' Jungkookie? Are you still there?'' – Hoseok's voice was heard.

Jungkook groans, panting into Jimin's mouth. – '' Yeah. I'm coming right up.''

-'' Good. I'll wait for you in the car.''

-'' Sure, Hyung, be right there.''

The footsteps disappeared, and Jungkook stares at Jimin. – '' What the fuck am I doing?'' – He murmurs, untangling himself from him. -'' Why do you always make me lose my better judgement?'' – He asks, shaking his head. Jimin just watched him silently, eyes a bit sad.

-'' Jungkook.'' – He starts, but Jungkok interrupts him. -'' I gotta go, Hyung is waiting for me.''

Jimin nods, not saying anything more, which was quite strange, but Jungkook didn't read too much into it. He reach to open the door when Jimin spoke.

-'' Can I call you?''

The question did startle Jungkook a bit, and he looks back. The internal fight in his mind was hard, but in the end, he says. – '' Better not.'' – And leaves the room.

He reached Hoseok's car and the man looked at him worriedly.

-'' Jungkookie, you looked flushed, are you ok?''

Jungkook just nods, not saying anything, except. – ''Yeah, Hyung, the food was just spicy that's all. Let's go.''

If Hoseok suspected something he didn't say it. Jungkook was grateful. His mind was in chaos right now, his thoughts switching from Taehyung to Jimin and back. Why do things have to be so complicated? Why can't I just have a normal love life? He wondered, with no clue what to do.

In the morning he went to see Yoongi, but before he turned the corner towards her office he saw Soobin and Yeonjun. They were talking, or better yet, Yeonjun was smiling and teasing, while Soobin just listen in silence. His expression, however, was a bit serious, more like he is annoyed.

Jungkook slowed his tracks until he eventually stopped to observe them. They've been dancing around each other for some time now. Jungkook knew Soobin had a crush on Yeonjun, but the other boy was too confusing with his intentions which make the uneasiness in Soobin's stomach even more nerve-wracking.

Yeonjun was smiling, leaning close to Soobin, talking something animatedly while touching him on the arms and chest by ''accident''. With the lack of Soobin's response, Yeonjun became bolder, determent to provoke an answer from the younger man, so he grew even more daring. He leaned close, making a kissing sound, which Soobin usually brush away with a playful shove and embarrassment, which made Yeonjun so joyful. He loved teasing Soobin, who become even more adorable each time he gets shy.

When Yeonjun came into Soobin's space this time though, the latter didn't blush and moved away. No, this time Soobin stood his ground and stared him straight in the eyes, their faces were unbelievably close. Yeonjun froze, and gulped, his chest rapidly moving, not knowing what to do.

Soobin leaned forward, their foreheads touching, saying in a breathy voice. – '' What, Hyung? What will you do?''

Yeonjun blushed, licking his lips, his mouth open, then smiled shyly. Soobin's eyes narrowed when he saw that the man was preparing to turn everything on the joke again like he always did. Soobin was so tired of it.

Yeonjun was just about to say something light-hearted when the awareness of their surroundings dawned on him and his eyes caught Jungkook's form in the distance. Yeonjun moved away abruptly, quite nervous, murmuring something about work, and then quickly escape the hall.

Soobin sighed deeply as he watched him go. He turns his head to see Jungkook, who just shrugged his shoulders.

-'' Sorry to interrupt.''

Soobin shook his head in a ''it doesn't matter'' way, dragging his feet across the floor towards Moonbyul's office. He ducks his head down, cheeks flaming red, as Jungkook smiled.

Soobin raises his head to look at him, his dimples showing as he smiled tiredly. -'' Hyung.'' – He begins and then stops, not knowing what he was about to say, but Jungkook knew.

-'' Hey, don't worry kid. You did good.'' – He came closer and patted the youth's shoulder. – '' It was about time that imp gets the taste of his own medicine.''

Soobin's eyes were round and hurt. – '' He backs away, Hyung. He always does.''

Jungkook squeezes his shoulder. – '' I know he does. It's just fear. Give him a bit of space and then talk to him, openly.''

Soobin just nodded quietly.

-'' Gotta go, have some errands to do.'' – Jungkook says. – ''You'll be ok?'' – He asks.

-'' Oh, yes, Hyung, don't worry about me. I'll be fine.'' – Soobin quickly reassured him, and then smiles. – ''It's not the first time he did it. I didn't mind before, it's just...I'm starting to lose patience slowly.''

Jungkook chuckled. – '' It was about time. I would be done with him a long time ago if I was in your place.'' – He admits.

-'' That's because you are too impatient, Hyung.'' – Soobin smiled softly.

Jungkook returns the expression. – ''Yeah, maybe so.''- He pats him one more time on the back. – '' Take care, Soob-ah, see you later.''

-'' Ok, Hyung. You too.''

With one last half-smile, Jungkook left Soobin in the hallway. He had to admit that he had a soft spot for him, and if Yeonjun doesn't get his shit straight, Jungkook will have to have a word with him. No one mess with Jungkook's dongsaeng. Nobody.

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Taehyung danced. He danced with all of his heart. There are people all around him, dancing, laughing, and waving their hands in the air. A bit further was a stage where DJ was, playing some beautiful trance songs. It fitted so well with the energy around him. He took a deep breath and looked up where the stars were shining on them. The sand under his feet was soft and a light breeze from the sea gave made him shiver in pleasure, a nice cooling down from the heat of human bodies around him.

It was amazing. The nightlife in Cancun, Mexico was always so satisfying. For the moment like these Taehyung lived. For only a moment, he felt free. He was Taehyung, but not a bratty bad boy, no... he was just him, even though no one knew him. No one really knew the real him, but it didn't matter. He had this moment to himself.

He wished Jimin was with him. He would love the beach party. His thoughts went to Jungkook. Would he enjoy it too? He thought. He probably would. He had the same agile body as Jimin, perfect for dancing. Those hip thrusts. Those thighs. Oh, yes, he was made for dancing the same way he was made for fucking. God, how Taehyung missed him. He and Jimin. He desired them both next to him, one on each side, loving him, caring for him, as he does the same for them.

The music turned from a fast beat to a gorgeous melody that filled Taehyung's mind with hope, dreams, power, and lust. He raises his hands in the air and closes his eyes as he moved. Yes, I love this. He thought, feeling the lump in his throat. He screamed in the air when the music reach its peak and the fast rhythm returned in all its power. It swallowed his voice, so he screamed again, and again while he jumped. He let out that energy that rumbled in his chest and started laughing loudly.

I love this ''the top of the world'' feeling! I miss Jimin. I miss Jungkook. I want to dance like this with them, knowing they are safe and free. He didn't want to hide anymore, he wanted to be only Kim Taehyung – the romantic, goofy, action-driven, and wild Taehyung.

He started spinning around, feeling his eyes fill with tears. I want this! I will have this! I swear I will! He chanted like a mantra in his head, while his tears ran down his cheeks. He felt slightly dizzy so he stopped, staggering a little only to bump into someone. Gentle hands stopped him from falling and he saw a woman looking at him with round eyes. He startled her but she understood what happened. They started laughing. She reached to his face to brush his tears away and he reached for her hands. They started jumping and dancing, even though they were perfect strangers. Taehyung didn't mind, he loved connecting with people. Love their energy, especially in a place like these. Here, it's all about the atmosphere, the feeling you have from deep inside that only comes out when the music really touches your soul. Like he was tonight, and it was wonderful.

...

He saw Taehyung three days after he returned from his business trip. He just finished his shift and drove home. He turned to his building's garage, ready to park when he saw Taehyung waiting for him in the car.

Jungkook's surprised expression was visible on his face as the handsome man got out, smiling warmly. It made Jungkook's insides purr. They went quickly up and were on each other as soon as the door closed behind them.

-'' Well, hello to you too.'' – Jungkook spoke through kisses, giggling in between.

-'' Mmm... hi.'' – Taehyung murmured into his mouth. – '' I missed you.'' – He says and deepens the kiss.

They ended up rutting against one another in the living room, clothes disappearing quickly, kissing wildly as their hands roamed their bodies until they came. They cleaned up and went to Jungkook's bed to cuddle.

-'' So, how was your day, darling?'' – Taehyung asks between the kisses.

Jungkook sighs. – '' Not great, but not bad either.'' – He turns to Taehyung and kisses his nose. – ''I am much better now.''

-'' Hmmm...I'm glad to hear that.'' – Taehyung smiles seductively and went for another kiss.

-'' You know, I like being with you.'' – Taehyung says settling himself in Jungkook's embrace, head resting on Jungkook's hard chest. His fingers caressed the sides of Jungkook's ribs, it tickled and felt nice at the same time. Taehyung licks his lips. – '' I mean, it feels so relaxing. Like, I don't have to worry around you. Do you know what I mean?'' – He asks, craning his neck to meet Jungkook's eyes.

A gentle smile adorned Jungkook's face then and he ran his hand through Taehyung's dark locks. –'' Yeah.'' – He murmurs. – '' I know what you mean. It's the same with me.'' – He admits.

Taehyung smiles, humming in satisfaction before resuming his previous position.

Jungkook took a breath, exhaling it through his nose. He wanted to ask Taehyung so much, but he didn't want to burst this comfortable bubble they were in. The thoughts of where this leads, and how is it perceived, bothered Jungkook, who was falling for this intriguing man rather fast. He doesn't know how, or why, though. It happened the same with Jimin, which was completely surprising for him since he never cared for his partners in that way. He never wanted something more serious, and he never felt himself being in love. He often talked with Hoseok on that subject and the man told him that one day someone will come that will take his breath away. It already happened twice for Jungkook, and in his defence, it was with Jimin and, now, Taehyung, both of them were so mesmerizingly beautiful, smart and charming that his mind barely functioned. It was like his body would take over, drunk with lust, and he'll just give them everything. The reason flew out of the window every time he was with them. It was maddening.

No matter how much he tried Jungkook couldn't forget Jimin. Ever since that kiss in the restaurant. He knew that deep down inside he cannot hate him. He is angry, yes, but Jimin still lives in his thoughts and heart.

Taehyung on the other hand is here in his arms, for now. Jungkook wasn't sure for how long that will be, because of Taehyung's popularity, status, and the level of boredom the man felt for most things could mean anything. Jungkook wished he didn't feel growing closer to him, for his own sake. It would be easier when it all ends, and yet Jungkook wished it will not happen.

Feeling him tensing, Taehyung raised his head again to look at him. – '' What's on your mind?'' – He asks.

Jungkook shakes his head, not wanting to think about those things anymore, urging his head to stop messing with his heart which was beating so loudly. He was surprised Taehyung couldn't hear it.

Taehyung pouts, sensing that he's been dishonest but lets it slip when Jungkook kisses him on the lips. His mouth curled into a smile when Taehyung whimpered and pulled him on top of himself, legs parting to accommodate Jungkook's muscled form.

They end up having sex this time, with a lot of kisses and tongues clashing. They opened each other up, not really knowing who's gonna fuck who, when and how, they just knew that they wanted each other. In the end, Jungkook ended up on all fours, his face in his pillow, muffling his cries while Taehyung pounded into him from behind. Jungkook's body was shaking once Taehyung changed the angle and was grinding into his prostate.

-'' God, Kookie, you sound so fucking good, baby.'' – Taehyung grits with each roll of his hips. His long fingers held tightly on his hips and Jungkook knew they will leave marks.

-'' You look so perfect. You were made to be admired.'' – Taehyung spoke seductively making Jungkook mewl in the mattress. –'' Would you like that?'' – Taehyung asks, leaning down to catch Jungkook's earlobe with his teeth. – '' Would you like someone watching while I have you like this?''

-'' Oh, fuck yeah.'' – Jungkook grunted, feeling the pool of heat in his stomach, burning down to his cock and ass. He suddenly craved more. – '' More.'' – He breaths.

-'' More?'' – Taehyung grunts in his ear. – '' You pretty baby.'' – He praised. – '' I would fuck you so good so the others could just watch how you fall apart.'' – Taehyung double his thrusts, hearing Jungkook moan in a breathy voice, body twitching from desire.

Taehyung spent a good hour teasing him, stopping when he was too close to the finish, only to pick up the pace once his breathing settles. He did it several times until Jungkook flips them over. He attended to ride him, but Taehyung stopped him with a hand on his chest.

Without words, he pushed him back until Jungkook was off his cock, confused and rather alarmed, but then he saw Taehyung's evil smirk. The man reached for the condom and lube and then spread his legs apart pulling Jungkook into a kiss. His hands quickly worked on the condom he was putting on Jungkook, coating it with a generous amount of lube before leaning down to lie on the bed with Jungkook on top.

He whimpered when Taehyung pushed his tongue in his mouth again, arms and legs wrapping themselves on him to keep him close. Jungkook's breathy whines intensified as his cock kept sliding between Taehyung's asscheeks, catching the rim. They both moaned when Taehyung reached down to manoeuvre Jungkook's length to himself, breath hitching in his throat as he got filled and stretched.

-'' Oooh, yes...'' – Taehyung grunted into his mouth, tongue wrapping around Jungkook's, pulling it in to suck on it. –'' Fuck me, Jungkook. Go... mmmmh... take me... yes... yes... yes!'' – He became louder and louder as Jungkook started to move deeper and deeper. Soon it was Jungkook who did the teasing. He watched in wonderment Taehyung's pleasure-lost face, his scrunched eyes and furrowing of brows as he took him hard. He opts between biting his lower lip to stop himself from screaming and gasping for air in a perfect ''O'' shape of his mouth. Jungkook enjoyed the deep grunts and moans he made. His velvety and raspy voice sounded even more sexy than usual and Jungkook wondered what other sounds he could provoke in him.

Taehyung gasped, opening his eyes wide and then tossing his head back, moaning loud when Jungkook bend him in half, legs on his shoulders as he abused his prostate. His hand reached for his neglected cock, but Jungkook was faster. He got rid of the used condom that was still on Taehyung, wrapped his fingers around the length and tugged in perfect harmony with his movements. Taehyung was losing it, his body convulsing as the pleasure surged through his nerves, making him shake until he coated Jungkook's fist and his own stomach with his seed.

-'' Oh, baby, fuck, f-fuck!'' – Was all Jungkook could utter before the ferocity of Taehyung's orgasm caused his own to hit him hard. They fell on the bed, exhausted but utterly stated, cleaning up sufficiently before dozing off.

When Jungkook woke up sometime later, Taehyung was already gone, with a message that he will see him soon.

Jungkook felt sadness filling his soul and he took a deep sigh, feeling his eyes getting wet. He wished Taehyung had stayed, it would make the entire thing more real. He shook his head, took a shower, changed his sheets and went back to bed, thinking of Taehyung.

Work the next day was slow. There were no new updates on the ''Shadows'' case, and Yoongi sent him to his other duties until something comes up, or until the results of many analyses gave them something they could use.

So Jungkook was doing his own research on Yang Hyunwoo and the men from the photos Youngjae provided for him. He used Moonbyul's data to dig something up, and so far he found several criminal records on a few of them. Worth digging through.

He turns his attention to Mark and Jackson, who were sitting at their desks, finishing their food.

-'' Say, how does one distribute the drugs nowadays, besides the old fashion on-contact kind? Let's say in the rich neighbourhood.'' – Jungkook asks.

They glance at him, but Jackson answers. – ''Hmm, have them delivered through post.''

Jungkook's eyebrows arched in disbelief.

Mark nods to confirm his partner's words.

-'' They are getting increasingly more sophisticated. Our data shows that 1.977 people were punished for internet trafficking of narcotics since the beginning of this year alone.''

Jungkook didn't expect this. -'' Wow. That's a lot.''

-'' Mhm, it's easy as online shopping.'' – Mark agrees.

-'' Regrouting of drug retailers and deliverers is also conducted online. Besides the dark web, which refers to encrypted online content that is not indexed by conventional search, the ordinary apps and internet ads make narcotics acceptable to students, housewives and other ordinary people.'' – Jackson adds. – '' They advertise online.''

-'' What the fuck?'' – Jungkook could not believe how far they will go, and how adaptable they are.

Mark chuckles. –'' Oh, yeah. When a new drug name or street slang is entered in popular social media sites, numerous photos of banned substances and quality certificates can be viewed until the government finds out about it.''

-'' Are we talking about pills or stronger drugs?'' – Jungkook asks.

Mark shrugs his shoulders. – '' Both really, the hit is a hit, it comes in small packs for easy use and distribution.''

-'' Yeah, It's our job to stop it as fast as we see it.'' – Jackson huffs a laugh. – '' They are clever and slippery bastards.''

Mark and he share a look and smirk, enjoying some inside joke that only they knew. Perhaps being in that together for so long made them so used to the ingenuity and the nerve some of those dealers have.

-'' We have the entire small team up in the IT sector that dig through the web in search of those ads. Sometimes they manage to provide us with the valuable address before they block and remove everything they find.'' – Mark says, and Jackson nods.

-'' You won't believe how stupid some of these fuckers are.'' – Jackson chuckles, but then his expression grew serious. –'' And there are some clever ones that just get on my nerves.''

-'' Anyone who can fuck you over is getting on your nerves.'' – Mark teased with a smile.

-'' Anyhow.'' – Jackson ignores the jab. – '' They negotiate their dealing via ''Telegram'', which is more and more popular here.''

-'' Yes, because ''Kakao Talk'' is been monitored by the government.'' – Mark chimes in. – '' They negotiate in ''Telegram'' chats, the buyer sends money to the account and gets a map of hidden drugs.''

-'' Damn, they did get more innovative.'' – Jungkook says, a bit in awe. Not that he supported this, but he had to give credit where is due – some of those criminals are really clever.

-'' Oh, you wouldn't believe it if I tell you all.' – Jackson snorts in good humour.

-'' How about bigger shipments?''

-'' The easiest way is through ports, for sure.'' – Marks answers Jungkook's question.

-'' But we sure take care of what shipments come our way from different countries.'' – Jungkook tried to reason.

-'' We do for overseas containers and shipments, yeah.'' – Mark confirms. – '' But that's not the real danger here.''

-'' What do you mean?'' – Jungkook wanted to know.

-'' Well, the most common drugs here nowadays are synthetic drugs and heroin of the poppies, which are both grown on the farms and prepared in the university laboratories.'' – Mark clarifies.

Jungkook's expression darkens. -'' But that's illegal.''

Jackson huff a laugh. -'' In South Korea, yes, but not in the North.'' – Jackson chimes in. -'' They have a long history of state-sponsored production and smuggling of narcotics.''

-'' Why would they allow that?''

-'' They need hard cash for their new military gadgets and they know where is a big cash market for illegal drugs.''

-'' They have embassies in several states in Southwestern Asia...'' – Marks adds. – ''...with high demand for narcotics and it's relatively easy to move shipments around once they are in the region because of the lax border controls.''

-'' Also...'' – Jackson interjects. – ''...the North has a diplomatic bag, which is immune from search or seizure.''

Jungkook's brows knit in dislike. – '' But that should not matter here, doesn't it?''

-'' Hey, it's all politics.'' – Mark points out.

-'' Why do you ask these questions anyway?'' – Jackson wanted to know.

Jungkook pouts, not knowing should he say anything or not. – '' I'm checking this dude, which may or may not be involved in drug distribution in one of the rich areas.''

Jackson snorts. – '' Not the first or the last. Is there a reason to suspect him?''

Jungkook shook his head. – '' Nothing solid yet, but he is involved with a bunch of low scums with criminal records.''

-'' Doesn't say anything much. A lot of people could be friends with the likes of them and yet be squeaky clean.'' – Mark points out.

-'' Yeah, I know, but that's why I'm looking into it in my free time.''

Jackson chuckles. – '' Do you even have free time anymore?''

Jungkook grins at that. – '' Today I do, tomorrow I don't know.''

-'' Well, just make sure not to go sniffing there alone. At least call me or Jacks if you have anything concrete.'' - Mark says knowingly, his brows slightly concerned.

Jungkook nods and smiles softly. – '' Yes, will do.''

The rest of his day was pretty calm, so he decided to see what Taehyung is doing later this night, but before he could send him a message, he got one from him instead. Talk about intuitive connection, Jungkook muses as he opens the message. He was inviting him for clubbing tonight.

He wasn't really in the mood for the large crowds, but it was Taehyung, and he always wanted to see him. So after a short consideration, he decided to go. He dressed up nicely, wondering how Taehyung is gonna treat him outside now after all that happened with them. Will he be just a friend that he occasionally shag, or will he act differently? Jungkook was aching to find out.

He got to the address, observing a very prestigious establishment, that has a line of people waiting to get inside. He wondered will they even let him in. They did when he said his name as Taehyung instructed him in the message, and the hostess took him up the stairs where the private booths were. Leave it to Taehyung to have a VIP seat in the most popular club in Seoul.

Inside was Taehyung with another man that Jungkook quickly recognized as a well-known and rich businessman – Park Hyungsik. The wave of jealousy caught him unguarded and he froze in the middle of the room. The hostess, however, went to two men to announce his arrival. They both look in his direction, Taehyung jumping on his feet and going to Jungkook in three big steps.

-'' You came!'' – He exclaims happily, latching himself on Jungkook's neck. There was a smell of some sweet alcohol in his breath, and his giggly personality and dramatics were nothing like the man Jungkook got to know. So, this was the public Taehyung, wild, frivolous and spoiled.

Still, he must have his reasons for acting this way in public. Jungkook didn't like it, but he was a patient man.

-'' Of course, I did.'' – He answers, smiling warmly at Taehyung.

Taehyung grins and Jungkook saw a glint in his eyes. The room was dark except for the colourful lights that danced around with music.

-'' Come, I want you to meet Park Hyungsik, he is the owner of this club.'' – He turns towards the man who was waiting to be introduced. – '' Hyung, this is Jungkook.''

Jungkook approached offering his hand. – '' Jeon Jungkook.''

Hyungsik smiled. – '' Park Hyungsik, pleasure.''

They exchanges a few pleasantries before the man left to take care of some business, leaving them alone in the booth.

Instantly, Jungkook felt Taehyung's arms around him, pulling him close. He was his Taehyung again. Mine. Jungkook concluded, smiling shyly as he return the hug. They kissed and danced in the middle, hidden from the world. Jungkook loved it.

-'' I'm glad you came.'' – Taehyung said in his ear.

-'' I'm glad too.''

They giggle, exchanging more kisses, before Taehyung murmurs. – '' I need to talk to you about something.''

Jungkook moved his head back so he could catch Tae's eyes. – '' Oh? What about?''

-'' I need to pee first. Be right back.'' – He give him one last smooch and then hurried out.

Jungkook chuckles at his exit and went to stand next to the open area that looks at the big hall where the dancefloor was, wondering what Taehyung wanted to discuss with him. He had a certain sense of foreboding, but he shook his head, pushing the negative thoughts aside. He looked down at the people dancing. The place was packed. He moved his head in the rhythm of the music when the door behind him opened. That was fast. He thought and turned to greet Taehyung, but it was not him – it was Park Jimin.

He froze on the spot, mouth opening then closing. They haven't seen each other since the kiss. The blond man strolled inside, watching him intently. He wore a white buttoned-up shirt, tucked inside his blue ripped jeans that hugged his legs and his ass wonderfully. His hair was brushed back, only without wax this time. Jimin's recognizable cologne reached Jungkook's nostrils as he approached and leaned on the railings next to him. He turned, licked at his plump lips and said. – '' Hello Jungkook.''

-'' Park. What are you doing here?'' – He asks, eyes still wide, but at least he managed to school his features back to indifference.

The corner of Jimin's mouth curls upward. He was so sexy when he does that. – '' I came with Taehyungie.''

Taehyungie.

Jungkook nods, his tongue finding its way into his cheek. – '' I wasn't aware you two know each other.''

Jimin's eyes widened as he was surprised, but then the realization dawned on him. – '' Of course, we do. He is my client, among other things.''

Other things, hey.

-'' Hmm...'' – He hummed, not really knowing what to say to him.

Jimin was always like a trigger to Jungkook, whether it was for sex or anger. Sure, they had soft moments after sex when they will talk, but that's usually ended up in another round. They never hung around together. They were never that close, even though Jungkook desired it before.

Jungkook observed him carefully. Jimin was both angelic and erotic. His plump lips were full of desire, and his face was nice and soft, except for his chiselled jaw which seemed sharp. It gave him that masculine look, as well as the feminine. He was small but strong, and his voice was pleasant to listen to.

Jungkook tilts his head as the images of Jimin naked filled his brain, and he had to gulp down the saliva that gathered in his mouth as he remembered the V line, otherwise known as Apollo's belt, and two dimples on his back – the Dimples of Venus, he nicely formed abs, strong legs and the magnificent ass. He was a personification of the Greek Gods themselves and his beauty left Jungkook without a breath.

Jimin bit his lip seductively.- '' I've been thinking about you.'' – He says.

Jungkook turns his head towards the crowd at a lower level, arching his brow. – '' I'm sure you did.'' – He says.

-'' Aren't you glad to see me?'' – Jimin asks.

-'' No.'' – Jungkook lies, and he wasn't sure whether it was regret or satisfaction he felt when he saw Jimin's jaw tense, casting his eyes down and biting his lip again, but this time to stop it from quivering.

-'' Ah, Jimin-ah.'' – Taehyung came just then. He approached them carefully. – '' Are you two alright?''

Jungkook turns towards him, brows furrowed. – '' I don't know, you tell me.'' – He says, his voice a bit harsh. Taehyung cock his eyebrow as he observed him. His eyes shifted to Jimin then, and he approached him, a hand wrapping around the blond's waist. – '' You're alright, love?'' – He asks quietly in Jimin's ear, but Jungkook still heard it.

-'' Love?'' – Jungkook asks, feeling the anger and jealously filling him up quickly. Damn, his temper.

Taehyung meets his eyes in challenge. – '' For the last nine years, yes.''

-'' Tae.'' – Jimin turns to him, eyes round, and he shakes his head. – '' He doesn't know yet. I didn't tell him anything. I thought you did.''

Taehyung looks at Jungkook then.

-'' Know what? Wait, are you two a couple?'' – Jungkook asked incredulously.

-'' Yes.'' – Taehyung answered with blunt confidence.

-'' And you never thought of mentioning it to me... either of you.'' – Jungkook couldn't believe this shit.

-'' We weren't sure how.'' – Jimin begins. -'' We were always open for more, for someone, but you...''- He didn't manage to finish because Jungkook cuts in.

-'' Hmm...yeah, open to fuck other people, I see.'' – He says mockingly.

-'' Jungkook, we...'' - Jimin began.

-'' So when did you decide to play with me?'' – He looks at them. – '' After of before you screw me over?'' – He directs his last question toward Jimin.

-'' We noticed you way before.'' – Taehyung spoke this time. – '' We feel attracted to you, only Jiminie was faster.''

-'' Oh, splendid, a competition. I feel like some cheap prize, right now, thank you.'' – Jungkook huffed in annoyance. His anger began pulsing right now. He felt betrayed, played, and deceived.

Jimin reaches for him. – '' Jungkook, you were never that to us.''

Jungkook moved from his reach. He turns to Taehyung. – '' And you did all those things with me, while you were in a relationship with him as well.'' – He chuckles darkly, casting his eyes down to laugh at his luck. – '' What a fool I am.''

-'' Jungkook.''- Taehyung began, but Jungkook put his hand to stop him.

-'' Don't bother. '' – He shakes his head, then raises it up to meet their eyes, first Jimin's then Taehyung's. – '' Alright, you had your little conquest, I hope you had fun. You messed me up for a good time now, so thank you.'' – He said with acid sarcasm in his voice.

-'' Jungkook, it's not that at all! Listen! We want you!'' – Taehyung reached for him, but Jungkook evade his touch as well.

-'' I'm not your toy!''- He snarled, startling them. He quickly composed himself, his hand jerking from the anger he felt, but he managed to say the next word with perfect reserved politeness.

-'' Gentleman, I'll see myself out. Enjoy the rest of your night.'' – He bow his head curtly and left, ignoring the pleading cries from both men.

He was such a fool. Like any person looking like them could mean anything serious to him, a mere detective. Jungkook wanted to laugh at the absurdity of his situation and cry from the feeling that was choking him for the past several minutes. He was so done with it all... love...romance...trust. Fuck it all.

Inside the room, Taehyung and Jimin stood frozen.

-'' Well...that went terrible.'' – Taehyung spoke, still watching the door Jungkook just disappeared through.

Jimin went to sit on the seat, burying his face in his hands. – '' Fuck, what did we do.'' – He spoke in a teary voice.

That drew Taehyung's attention. He went to him in three long strides. – '' Love. Love, don't cry, we'll fix this.''

Jimin raises his head to look at Tae. – '' How!? How do you plan to do that Tae!?' – He asks in a hard tone, his eyes were full of tears. – '' You said that you talked to him about this, that it's fine with it.''

-'' No, I never said that.'' – Taehyung defends himself. –'' I told you that I mentioned something about the third person watching, and he loved it. It might be in the spur of the moment, but he liked that a lot. We never got the chance to really speak about it, you know. I thought...'' – Taehyung stops to lick his lips and to sort his thoughts. – '' I thought that we could have fun together tonight and see.''

-'' Then why did you come and call me your love in front of him?'' – Jimin says desperately.

Taehyung frowned at that. – '' Because that's what you are. I will not pretend otherwise, at least not with him. You, Park Jimin...'' – He takes his hand to kiss it. – ''.. are the love of my life.''

-'' Oh, Tae.'' – Jimin reach for his face to kiss him. – '' I love you, too.'' – He sniffs loudly.

-'' Charming.'' – Taehyung giggles. – '' Don't worry, he'll come through.''

-'' You don't know him Tae. He wouldn't even talk to me for months.''

-'' Yeah, but he still fucked you and kissed you even after that, he'll come through.''

-'' I wish I had your enthusiasm.''

-'' Don't worry, love. Everything will be fine, I promise.''

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Jungkook finally knows the truth. It didn't happen the way Vmin wanted. Plus, Jungkook who was burned before, already had that negative mindset and he never allowed them to explain themselves. He'll come around, eventually.

As for the song that Taehyung danced to on the beach, if anyone is interested, that is, it was ''Hydro Aquatic - Crossfire''. That song played while I was writing that part, so I thought it would be appropriate if I mentioned it.

In the next chapter, there will be more action, and more drama, since things are getting heated. Until Wednesday, take care, darlings 💜💜💜