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They were seated in Seokjin's huge library. Tae occupied almost entire table area with a bunch of opened books and maps, running his eyes from one to the next in high concentration.

On the other side of the study, in two comfortable chairs near the window, sat V and Jimin. The window was made as a mosaic, each part was painted a different color, so the sun rays played a magnificent game within the room, filling it with different color lights.

V twirled his wine glass in his long slender fingers, watching the bits of dust lazily floating around as the sound of paper rustling and quill squibbing on the parchment raced to meet the sounds of a nearby ticking clock. The clock soon started ringing at three o'clock, filling the room with its sound. Jimin, who was meditating for a while now, something quite unusual for him, groaned and stretched his limbs like a cat on the other chair before reached up to take a huge gulp of his wine, his eyes following his twin's every move. Jimin observed Tae's bent form on the working surface and he let a small groan. He placed the glass back on the small table and stood up, going straight towards the other man. V, already prepared for the shouting and bickering, took a deep sigh.

-''When are you going to give your sweet plump ass to me Tae?'' - Jimin asked seductively while hugging the dark-haired boy around the waist, pressing his groin on the latter's ass.

-''Aaagh fuck Jimin, get off!!!'' - Tae smacked his arm and pushed him hard. Tae hated when a smaller man sneaked up behind him like that when he is deeply immersed in his work. It's his fault in some way he didn't pay much heed on the voices that just came in the room. He presumed it was his brother, but he forgot about his annoying best friend. Jimin giggled and let him go. He loved to tease him.

-''Oh, c-mon Tae, just admit, you like it when I grind on your ass.'' - Jimin grinned teasingly, biting his plump lower lip to stop from laughing at Tae's expression. Tae wanted to slap him.

-''You wish! Not everyone wants your small dick in their ass!'' -Tae spat and V and Jimin roared with laughter. It was like that for a while now, V thought, ever since Jimin got that insane idea in his crazy head of fucking him and his brother at the same time. Tae refused right away, not particularly liking the other man, but V just smirked and told Jimin he will do it if his brother agrees. Damn asshole, Tae thought. That only brought tons of annoying advances of other man and Tae seriously started to lose all patience.

He could feel Jimin's eyes on him all the time, lusting for him, gritting his teeth on dirty comments sent his way, growl every time Jimin's hand grope his ass or grind on him, like he just did a minute ago, with his entire body.

Already snappy and on edge, Tae had no patience what's so ever to stay quiet and allow Jimin to rattle his cage again. He returned his gaze on the maps he was trying to figure out and was rudely interrupted when he heard his twin's voice.

-''Little Chimmy is everything but 'small' brother.'' - V said. – ''It has girth too.'' - He added and winked at Jimin, who was grinning like Cheshire cat now.

-''Oh you know I do.'' - He said and licked his lower lip. V chuckled, but Tae signed exasperated.

-''You two are disgusting.'' – He said. He didn't know in which way V's and Jimin's relationship has progressed nor how V knew so much about Jimin's dick, but he didn't really care to know. Those two were always weird ever since they met fourteen years ago.

Tae took a deep sigh, his finger following the path on the map, trying to find the easiest way. He checked the castle plans and route around it, trying to memorize it. He always kept his maps in his head. His memory was great when pictures, faces, and maps are involved, but give him text and numbers and he would stare at them for hours, not remembering any of it. V, however, was much smarter, he remembered everything. All of the plans, information, strategy, scroll after scroll, book after book, everything was safely secured in his brain. The twins never left a trace in paper behind them.

Jimin, however, had difficulty staying calm, as he starred at Tae's bent form, his eyes following the perfect curve of the man's ass. Jimin's breathing became shallow, while he was watching him. His mind was already far, far away, naked and sweaty, pinning the dark-haired twin on the mattress. He groaned, tossing his dark head back and then turned it to V to whine.

-''V, buddy, soulmate, shield to my sword, man... look at him!'' - Jimin said exasperatedly at Tae's bent form. – ''Look at his ass!'' - He made the round shape with his hands, groping the air and biting his lip. – ''His ass is born to be eaten. I want it so bad! Please do something! Make him say yes!''

V just laughed, eyes twinkling with mischief, Tae, on the other hand, paid no heed.

-''I wonder what else he is hiding there.'' – Jimin continued, coming closer to Tae again, his eyes burned in the leather of Tae's pants. – ''If he is anything like you V, well...'' - Tae gritted his teeth, while Jimin's warm breath tickled the nape of his neck.

-''Give yourself to me Tae.'' – Jimin's voice was much deeper than usual. – ''I will be so good to you.'' - He latched his lips on tanned skin and wrap one of his hands around Tae's chest, while others slid dangerously close to man's groin. Tae went rigid and untangled himself from Jimin's grasp with such of speed that Jimin's breath hitched in his throat. Tae's hands were on his collar and he yanked the other man to his chest, growling dangerously low into his face.

-''This ass will never be yours Park Jimin. Try to get that into that thick head of yours. ''

Jimin's eyes went wide, glistening with arousal. Tae's angry raspy voice sent waves of shivers down his spine. Tae glared at him murderously, faces so close they could feel their breaths on each other's faces. Tae spoke again.

-''Stop fucking harassing my ass, stop staring at it, talking about it, stop touching it before I hurt you very badly.''

-'' That's so fucking hot Tae.'' – Jimin breathed, smirking wickedly and almost biting his lower lip off.

-''I'm warning you Jimin.'' – Tae growled. – '' I fucking swear I do. Don't test me again. I will bury you for good.''

Jimin moaned, bucking his hips closer to another man. He chuckled. –''Oh feel free to bury yourself in me anytime. ''

Tae growled loudly and yanked at him harshly, tossing Jimin's muscled body flat on his back across the maps on the table. Jimin yelped and look at raged Tae hovering above him and before he was able to do anything Tae got a knife under his throat.

-''Jimin I will say this one more time...quit it.''

-''Tae put the knife down.'' – V's voice was heard somewhere behind them, observing quietly. V knew that Tae never draws his knives out unless he means to use it and he knows pretty well just how big sucker for danger Jimin is.

-''What will you do Tae? Slit my throat?'' – Jimin asked starring at Tae's lips while licking his own. Tae hummed low in a sort of agreement. Their bodies were on top of one another that Jimin almost sensed the vibrations in Tae's chest. He squirmed slightly, brushing his hips on Tae's thigh, breathing heavily. After a few moments and Tae's intense starring, Jimin sighed.

-''Fine, fine...'' – He said, flicking his eyes on Tae's. The mischief gleamed in them and smirk grazed Jimin's lips again. He always loved to play with danger, he lived for the thrill. Good fight, near death and a great fuck, made him a happy man. It was a simple life. He knew he shouldn't push Tae more. He never saw him lost his nerves like this before, but he simply couldn't resist.

-''...but will you fuck me afterward?'' – He added grinning.

Tae made a quick movement with his knife to slice at Jimin's throat, but his brother had his hand firmly grasped and held in place.

-''V let go...'' – Tae was grinding his teeth together, eyes burning, his entire body shook from fury. His brother was strong, but so was Tae, their hands trembled as their muscles flexed against one another. Tae wanted to draw the knife down at Jimin, while V pulled the hand up. V spoke calmly, but the tension could be heard in his voice.

-''No Tae, as much as you want to slaughter my best friend, he is still very dear to me.''

Tae snapped at that. -''He is pissing me off for months V! For months!! He is doing it on purpose!! He is rattling my cage and I'm going mad!''

-''If you just fuck me...'' - Jimin started.

-''Jimin.'' – V warned.

-''...I would leave you in peace.'' - Jimin said heavily, rolling his hips on Tae, mischievous glint in his eyes made him look gorgeous and wicked at the same time.

Tae growled again and tried to send his knife down with new fervor, so V tighten his grip on his brother's hand, even more, his mouth on Tae's ear.

-''Jimin, hush. Tae, you don't want to hurt Jimin.''

-''Yes I do.'' – Tae said stubbornly.

''-He is your friend.'' – V said calmly.

-''No he isn't.''

-''Well he is my friend.'' – V insisted.

-''That's too bad.'' – Tae answered and Jimin silently watched the twin's calm quarrel, blade still hovering above his face and the weight of two men pressed against him, did not soothe Jimin's wicked tongue, but he knew better than to push Tae too much.''

-''I will be sad.'' – V said, but his voice showed no sadness what so ever.

-''You'll get over with.'' – Tae was merciless.

-''I will have to search for a new best friend. ''

-''You have Yoongi Hyung. He is much better anyway.''

At the mention of Yoongi's name, Jimin gasped longingly. – ''Ah Yoongi Hyung.''

Tae's eyes darkened even more, but V's voice interjected whatever Tae was about to say.

-''Yoongi hates me.'' - V sighed sadly, but Tae knew his brother through and through to believe him.

Jimin, however, could not be stopped. – ''Oh, his tongue was a heaven send.'' – He moaned, closing his eyes and arching his back. The image was so sinful, that V groaned. Tae however let go of his knife suddenly, letting it drop from his right hand and caught it midair with his other one and slammed it down, point first.

V's heart froze for a second before he saw the tip of the knife wedged in the table, bare inches from Jimin's head, hilt still held tightly by Tae's fingers. There was a fear in Jimin's eyes for the first time. He swallowed audibly, breathing through his nose in deep inhales, lips closed and serious.

-''You stay away from Yoongi Hyung, do you hear me Jimin?'' – Tae growled dangerously. – ''You will not mess with him, tease him or even talk to him ever again or the next time it will be your head instead of this table.''

He shifted suddenly, shaking his brother off and moved from the table to grab his weapons belt and put it on around his waist.

Jimin silent only for a few moments recovered from his previous shock and sat on the table. His natural spunk and cool were brought back rather quickly, like the incident with the knife didn't happen at all.

-''Now, now Tae, that's not fair. You refuse to give yourself to me...not even for one night and now you have the audacity to stop me to get Hyung too.''

-''Careful now Jiminie.'' – V warned playfully. He knew the danger has passed and that Tae won't hurt Jimin now, but it's best if his friend stops teasing him. Tae just glared at the other man, grabbing his coat from the chair and putting it on.

-''Jimin the only reason you are alive now is because of my brother, but don't mess with me, because the next time he won't be here to save your ass.''

-''My ass don't need saving you punk! If you have any sense you would drool over it like everybody else, instead of being this bottle up sexual tensed raged maniac! Get laid Tae!''

Tae chuckled, straightening up the collar of his coat. There was something strange happening with Tae in the past few weeks, V thought. He was quiet and tense, snapping suddenly on one second and laughing on the next. V knew his brother has his strange periods, but it was never like this, not with Jimin. Sure, they were always bickering like cats and dogs, but never before did V saw his brother lost his temper like that...but then again Jimin was a natural talent for mischief.

-''Tae you can't stop me to make my move on Hyung you know that...'' - Jimin said acidly.

-''Try me Jimin.'' - Tae said, crouching down to open a medium-sized trunk and get few things he needs from there. Jimin pursed his lips tighter and changed his tactic.

-''Oh very well then... I will just try my luck with a certain virgin then, shall I?''

Tae froze only for a moment, but then continued what he was doing. Seeing the sudden change Jimin purred, leaning back on his arms, legs spread with an obvious tent in his pants, tilting his black-haired head back so his neck was showing. His eyes were heavily lidded and full lips pinkish and swollen, shiny from his own spit. He looked like some pure creature of lust. Jimin was a beautiful man and he knew that. He relished in it. Being the eleventh son of a high nobleman, Jimin would never inherit the title or wealth, but his family well connected with the wealthy society was enough for him. Jimin knew how to walk among the social cream de la cream as well as among the common folk, using his family influence and his own beauty and youth to get whatever he wants. Jimin knew he has to marry money up some point, but for now, he enjoyed his life and all the pleasures that he could get his hands on, gambling, racing, dueling, fucking, drinking and dancing. He loved the danger and adrenaline pumping through his veins and V often wondered how someone so wild could have the softest soul. He loved Jimin as he is and he couldn't fathom why his brother disliked him so much, but then again, some mysteries are bound to stay hidden.

Tae's stood up and said calmly. –''I don't care who you fuck as long it's not Yoongi Hyung or me.''

Jimin's jaw clenched, but he played it off, forcing a smirk on his lips again.

-''Oh I didn't think you will be so cool about it Tae. I applaud you.'' – Jimin clapped his fingers gently together in small applause. Tae frowned.

-'Why would I care?''

Jimin acted all innocent. –''But isn't it well known to me that you got your eyes on certain knight Tae.''

Tae blinked and Jimin ready for another outburst filled with jealousy from a dark twin was unpleasantly surprised when Tae burst out laughing.

-''Jeon!?'' – He laughed. – ''The Virgin Knight!? You!!!?'' - He roared with laughter, clenching his stomach. Jimin stared at him, mouth open. He glanced quickly at V and saw that he is biting his lower lip to stop himself from laughing as well.

-''Oh Jimin...'' - Tae said, brushing the tears from his eyes. – ''Oh please... ''– He gasped for breath. – ''I would love for you to try.'' – He chuckled. – ''Please do that by all means. ''

Jimin pursed his lips harshly together, his nostrils flared with anger. Tae just chuckled again.

-''Oh I can't wait to tell Yoongi Hyung about this.'' – He imagined Yoongi's reaction and burst into laughter once again. He went out with a small wave of his hand. The sound of his deep laughter echoing the hall and Jimin snarled, yanking the knife that was still jabbed in the table, jumping on his feet and screamed at the door. – ''I'm going to get you one day and fuck you with your own knife Tae!!!'' – He threw the knife at the door, where it rammed itself in the wood. V rolled his eyes and sighed exasperatingly.

-''Was that really necessary Jimin?'' – He asked calmly. Jimin still starred at the door, breathing heavily, body tensed like some kind of wild animal before he composed himself enough to look at his friend.

V sat calmly on the chair, legs spread in front, ankle crossed, while his hands hang limply on each side of armrests. He looked bored and tired.

-''You know V, I like your brother, but I want to beat the shit out of him sometimes.''– Jimin said and V smiled. – ''Oh I believe his feelings are mutual.''

Jimin huffed and moved to the mirror that was hanging on the wall near the bookshelf.

-''Where are you going?'' - V asked, not caring much.

-''I'm going to have a drink, start a fight and fuck someone.'' - He said angrily, brushing his jacket and ran his fingers through his dark hair. –''Want to come with me?'' – He asked, glancing through the mirror at V.

V shook his head and Jimin trailed his eyes on his own face once more. V observed him quietly. His normally light skin was blushed, from his cheeks to his ears, which only showed just how much Tae managed to mess him up. V didn't know in which measure Jimin desired his brother. Was it only because Tae keep refusing him or it's because of something else? One thing was certain though, Jimin was angry and horny and that was never a good combination.

-''I'm off then...see you later?'' – Jimin asked and V nodded, sending him off with a wave, not moving from his chair.

Once he was finally alone, V sighed deeply, closing his eyes for the moment, enjoying the silence. The ghost of Seokjin's words echoed through his mind even after all those years.

-Calm your mind young one, let go of any thoughts and focus on the sounds around you.

And V did just that, listening carefully, his rare sense he and his twin inherited from their mother wasn't strong as hers, but it was catching up on slightest of sounds: little scratching noises of mice in the walls, shouts and talk of the people down on the streets, horses hooves on the cobbled stone, a women's laughter, sound of butcher's knife on the wooden board as he cut the meat down... further down, into the tavern, where the murmur of voices and laughter could be heard. V tried to concentrate more, to understand the quiet talking, but the sound of the door opening jerked him from his meditation. Their housemaid, Nanni, the old lady with a kind face and soft round body, entered bringing a candle to light up the lanterns in the study room. V hasn't even noticed how dark it became.

-''Oh master V.'' – She spoke startled. – ''I didn't know you are here. You gave me a fright.''

-''I'm sorry Nanni I didn't mean to sit in the dark. I just dozed off for a bit.'' - Both he and Tae cared for her. She was a good house servant and they treated her with respect and care. It was Seokjin who brought her into his household when the twins first came. She looks after them and Seokjin ever since.

-''That's alright Master V. You should get some more rest. I keep telling you and Master Tae that you have to look after your health more seriously, but you boys never listen. Would you like some dinner now?'' - She asked.

-''No, no. I'm heading out, thank you Nanni. Don't wait for us.''

She chuckled. –''Oh I stopped doing that for a while now.''

V smiled and stood up. He kissed her round cheek and went to his room to get ready. V thought about the things that should be done, of the task Seokjin left for them to do in his absence.

V had no idea where their eldest brother was or when he will come back, but he surely won't disappoint him by not doing what he was told. Seokjin was probably the only person that V would obey, the only person, besides his twin that he trusts with all of his beings. He loves Jimin, but he doesn't trust him enough to divulge their secret to him. Jimin has no idea of twin's true identity or the Brotherhood. He doesn't need to know of yet and V hoped that he never will.

He looks through his window to assess the surroundings for the evening. Nothing was out of the ordinary, so he slipped through and onto the roof. V never liked the streets and so many people like Tae did. He much more preferred to stay out of the sight, plus the air was much cleaner and less smelly up on the roofs. He let the breeze ruffle his blond hair as he gazed on the evening sky. The Sun has set some half an hour ago, but the sky was still dimly colored and only a few stars peaked up so far. The night was so very young and full of promise.