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Jungkook and Tae rode in silence through the night. Tae wanted to show Jungkook his favorite place in the forest. It was a small lake, hidden deep in the cave, with the opened sky, filled with moonlight. It was truly magnificent. It was beautiful, just like Tae, Jungkook thought.

Full Moon gave enough light to make entire cave glistened with white light, it was magical. Jungkook never thought he would see something so beautiful in his life, but with Tae, everything was possible. The water looked cold but so inviting. Tae was the first who unashamedly took off his clothes and jumped into the lake.

-''Dammit it's cold.'' – He hissed. – ''Oh but it's so worth it, get in Kook.''

Jungkook needs to remind himself not to stare at Tae's naked body before he starts removing his own clothes and pile it neatly on one rock.

He could feel Tae's eyes on his chest and his abs. It made Jungkook blush. He turned and untied his pants letting them slide his hips and muscled thighs. He could swear he head Tae gasped, but he didn't turn around to see. Trying to hide as much as he can, he crouched in front of the water, observing it.

-''Don't look at it, just jump in.'' – Tae's deep baritone echoed around the cave walls. Tae looked so hot with his dark wet hair brushed back by his fingers, so his forehead was showing clearly. How could anyone be so breathtakingly beautiful? Jungkook had no idea.

He counted up to ten before he jumped into glistening water. It was cold, really cold and he felt his heart scream from the shock. He reached for the surface and gasped for air.

-''Ah it's cold.''

Tae chuckled at that. – ''Told you.''

He swam closer and jumped suddenly at surprised Kook and submerged him completely under the water. Jungkook coughed and splashed, while Tae laughed and started swimming away from him, but Jungkook, competitive by nature, could not allow this to go unpunished, so he went on chasing him. They screamed, splashed at one another, and laughed like kids for several minutes. When Jungkook finally caught him, he pulled him towards himself, with all intention to duck him under the water, but he didn't expect Tae's back hitting his chest so harshly and for his own cock to slide between Tae's butt cheeks so easily. They both gasped and Jungkook panicked. He moved away quickly, feeling embarrassed. They swam on the opposite sides, each to his own clothes.

-''We should go back.'' – Tae said quietly after a moment of silently observing the other men, who didn't dare to raise his eyes from the ground. Jungkook agreed quietly.

What first wasn't a trouble at all, riding on Jungkook's horse together, now became a predicament that they didn't expect. They had to ride together again, but the embarrassment was still fresh in Jungkook's mind and he didn't know how to address it.

-''You are shivering Tae.'' – Jungkook said, looking at the other boy.

-''It's cold.'' – Tae answered, not looking Jungkook in the eyes.

-''Umm... you should sit in front then, I...umm.... I can warm you up.'' – He said.

-''Are you sure Kook?''

Jungkook nodded. He only wishes that he wouldn't get a boner, but Tae was cold and he could not sit back. Jungkook is more resilient at the cold anyway.

-''Okay.'' - Tae said and jumped first in the saddle, moving forward so Jungkook would have enough room to sit behind. When he settled himself, Jungkook cursed silently, the space between them was none existing and he was heavily pressing his front at Tae's ass. He wondered how didn't he noticed this before when they rode here. Sure, Tae was behind him, but still, it didn't feel like they didn't have enough room. Or maybe Jungkook just became acutely aware of how great Tae's ass looked as he entered the water.

He cursed himself mentally for such thoughts as he felt tightening in his pants more profusely now. Tae leaned his back on Kook's chest, while Jungkook hugged him around his hands, holding the rains. The other one tossed his back to rest on Jungkook's shoulder as he watched the night sky.

-''The sky is so wonderful tonight.'' – He said quietly. And it was, Jungkook had to agree with him, although he was thinking more of how gorgeous the man in his arms was, Tae didn't need to know that. He was aware of how close they were, of how Tae's back brush against his chest, brushing at his sensitive nipples, how his ass slide on his cock with every move of the horse. Tae must have felt it, there's no way he didn't, but he didn't say anything.

They rode in silence for a while, and with each passing step, Jungkook grew more and more restless. His cock brushing at Tae now with every single move, straining in his pants to get out, go be attended for. He heard Tae's hard breathing and glanced quickly at his hands. Tae had a strong hold on his own thighs, gripping nervously. Jungkook had to bit his lip to calm his nerves from the heat he felt from him. He took a deep breath, closing his eyes and trying to gain control over himself when a whiff of something so alluring touched his nostrils and his head fell down on Tae's shoulder, inhaling deeply. The smell of his skin ran over Jungkook like water. It was so calming, so sweet that Jungkook didn't realize that he buried his nose in Tae's neck until Tae giggled.

-''Your nose is cold.''

Jungkook raised his face up, blushing. –''Sorry.'' - He thanked the darkness for covering his burning cheeks.

-''Do I smell funny?'' – Tae asked, his voice strangely deep and seductive. Jungkook shook his head.

-''No, you...you smell so good. It calms me.''

-''No one ever told me that before.''

He craned his neck more to place his hand on the back of Junkook's head and pull him closer. He could hear the younger man's breath grew faster as he inhaled the sweet smell of his skin.

-''You like it that much?'' – Tae's deep voice send shivers to Jungkook's entire body.

-''I'm sorry.''

-''Do not apologize.''

Jungkook pressed his mouth on Tae's neck, only to feel Tae's fast heartbeat on his lips. The barely audible sound came from Tae as he whined weakly.

-''Kook...'' – He whispered and ran his fingers through Jungkook's wet hair. Jungkook hummed from pleasure and brushed his lips up and down Tae's neck. The other man's breathing quickened as he arched more into the touch. The smell and his warmth were intoxicating and suddenly Jungkook felt the urge to graze his teeth on the skin. He couldn't help himself. He opened his mouth and bared his teeth, dragging them gently over Tae's neck. A loud moan broke from the other man, his hand gripped Jungkook's hair tightly as he bucked his ass back, right into Jungkook's already hard cock.

-''Ah Jungkook.''

Jungook moaned, licking the skin before the suck at it. Tae's reactions were everything.

-''Oh, again...Jungkook...please...again.'' – He rolled his hips back at Jungkook, panting. His eyes were closed, waiting for Jungkook's teeth to scratch his skin again. Jungkook gave him what he wanted and was awarded yet another hard moan from Tae.

-''You sound so wonderful Tae.'' – He drags one of his hands up Tae's thigh, squeezing it.

-''Do you like it?'' – Tae asked, his body moving, wishing to be touched by Jungkook. Jungkook let go of the reins to slid his hands on the insides of Tae's thighs, pulling him back, so his ass would brush properly at his erection.

-''I do...very much.'' - He said in low voice.

Tae groaned. – ''Fuck Kook... you make me feel so...so....''

-''So? What Tae?'' – Jungkook wanted to know, kissing and sucking gently at Tae's neck, hands still kneading his thighs. Tae moved one of Jungkook's hands between his legs, palm cupping the bulge in his pants, so Jungkook knew exactly how he made Tae feel. His inner animal purred, knowing that Tae wants him the same way he himself aches for him. He stroked him over his pants, grinding his own cock on Tae's ass firmly, the road was long forgotten and Jungkook didn't really care anymore. Tae turned his head to kiss him for the first time, his lips so sweet, that he lost his mind. He undid Tae's pants and slid his hand inside to wrap it around Tae's long, cock hesitantly at first, but Tae's response gave him all encouragement he needed to carry on. They kissed, licking at each other's mouth, tongues wrapped together as Jungkook stroked him, fast, until Tae placed his own hand over his to guide him.

-''Slowly Kook, don't rush it.'' – Tae spoke in his mouth. Jungkook obeyed instantly and begin to stroke him slowly.

-''Put more pressure on it...yeah...oh, that's it.... You are doing so good Kook.''

If anyone passed by them at that moment, he would see two young men on a horse, completely lost at one another. Humming and moaning in pleasure. One stroking other's cock, while grinding his own on the man's ass. The poor animal had no idea of what's been going on her back, but she grabbed ahead at a mild pace, listening to the grunting and light voices of her riders as well as the entire forest around her.

-''Ah Kook fuck...'' – Tae arched his back when Jungkook digs his nail into Tae's slit. His cock was on open now and a small amount of precum wasn't enough, the dryness making the strokes uncomfortable.

-''Kook wait.'' – He stilled the other man's hand and bend his head slightly. A thin line of spit dragged from Tae's mouth down onto his cock. Jungkook groaned at the sight, pressing himself on Tae more, searching for friction. Once satisfied he moved Jungkook's hand again, now sliding it more easily.

-''Oh much better.'' – He said.

They continued like that for some short time. Tae bucking in Jungkook's hand, feeling the tight pressure on his behind, until Junkook moaned weakly.

-''Tae... I can't take it anymore.''

Tae became aware of Jungkook shaking, his cock was pressing his pants tightly. Not knowing himself how he did it, Tae removed Jungkook's hands, flipped his leg on the other side, while the horse was still moving, turning around slightly, before leaning back to toss his other leg on the other side, while Jungkook held him so he wouldn't fall. Facing Jungkook now, he straddled his thighs and kissed him hard, pushing his tongue inside to wrap it around Jungkook's ready one. The young knight, even though awkward at first, quickly learned all the tricks Tae was teaching him and used them perfectly, kissing him deeper. Tae went to unbutton Jungkook's pants, groping at his abs in the process and freeing his neglected cock from his confinement. Jungkook groaned at the release and Tae lost no more time, but spit in his hands again and wrapped both around their cocks.

-''Oh Tae, my God... that feels so good...aah...'' – Jungkook buried his forehead on Tae's shoulder. He never felt this before. He never had someone else's hand around his privet parts until now and it felt like heaven. Junkook placed both of his hands on Tae's ass, sliding them inside of the pants to squeeze at the naked skin, kneading it. Tae cried out from the pleasure, wrapping his hands tighter around their members, stroking faster. Jungkook, still on the new territory, explored carefully, allowing his fingers to slip in between the ass cheeks, gently brushing across Tae's rim. The other man moaned deeply and hungrily, sending the vibrations on Jungkook's lips and it felt great. For Jungkook it meant that he was doing something good.

As a response, Tae quickened his strokes, making Jungkook groan more. It felt so divine. Junkook was close, almost at the end.

-''Oh how much I want to blow you.'' – Tae said, sucking at the skin of Jungkook's neck. The words, the movement, the mouth, all of that was too much for Kook, who cried out. -''Aaaah TaeTae!'' – He bit harshly at his shoulder as he cummed all over Tae's hands and their cocks.

Tae kept stroking faster, the wetness of Jungkook's cum made the slide even easier. Jungkook whimpered at sensitivity, pressing his finger that was playing around Tae's rim through the rings of tight muscles.

-''Aaaah Kook!'' - Tae hissed. Jungkook was immediately alarmed, pulled his finger out fast.

-''Did I hurt you Tae?'' - He asked, eyes wide as he tried to read Tae's face in the darkness.

-''No Kook...fuck..no, don't stop...again Kook, again!''

Reluctantly Kook pushed back in and Tae moaned again, attacking his mouth to kiss him deeply. The tightness and heat were amazing, like nothing he ever felt before. Not even the furnace from the blacksmith's fire couldn't compare with this. Tae was squeezing so tightly around him, making Jungkook wonder what would be like if he had such heat and a squeeze around his cock. His member twitched again in Tae's hand due to overstimulation and the vivid image he created in his head. He whimpered weakly, pulling the man closer, his finger exploring Tae's inner walls.

-''Fuck Kook, dammit!!'' – Tae grunted, his hand moved fast as he reached his orgasm, body convulsing violently. He arched his back and tossed his head back, spilling his cum with an audible moan. Seeing someone's ecstasy caused by his own hand was mesmerizing to Jungkook. Tae's body, voice, whimpers, the heat was wonderful to him. He was so amazed and he wanted to do it again and again. 

They both sat there, rocking slowly and panting in silence, while the horse rode forwards, who knows where. After a while, their breaths calmed down sufficiently enough and Tae raised his cum covered hand towards the moonlight.

-''It's not gold.'' – He said, grinning mischievously. Jungkook was confused. – ''What?''

Tae grin became even wider. – ''Your cum, it's not gold as they say it is.''

Jungkook groaned and buried his face into Tae's neck as the latter shook from laughter. Somehow Jungkook didn't mind the rumors anymore.

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Jin sat on the balcony overseeing the sea. The small fishing boats and barges float lazily across the water. Sometimes one or two big ships will come into view, but they were mostly coming and going since the docks were on the other side of the island. Jin wondered when he's going to see 'The Sea Monster' again, the legendary ship. He wondered how Namjoon looked right now, after all these years. It's been twenty years since then, but to Jin, it seemed like it was yesterday.

Seokjin was only sixteen when he was sent on his first solo assignment in Whailen, a big trading town on the sea. His target was currently hiding on the island called Spine Breaker, which was named thus because of the sharp stones surrounding the island from all sides and was responsible for many shipwrecks over the centuries. It was said that island's sharp teeth break ships spines like twigs and because of it, the place was perfect for smugglers, who managed to find the way through the deadly traps. Seokjin needed someone from the inside to get to that island.

He entered the back slum alley tavern, where all the scum dwelled, knowing that in places like this he might find the right man to take him on the desired place. The wrong assessment and tavern keeper bastard who sold him out had Seokjin ambushed. He killed a few of them but was still overpowered. The last thing he remembered was a large shadow and hard blow to the head. He woke up to slight lull. His head was hurting like hell, but at least he wasn't bleeding. He was bruised and had a few cuts, but overall he was fine. The bad thing though was the fact that he was locked in a small cage that hung from the ceiling. The sound of the waves outside and crackles of wood told him that he was on the ship, in the Captain's quarters no less, considering the wealthy interior of the cabin. A small movement on his right, made Seokjin turn his head quickly, only to see the young man on the floor in another cage, carved with runes. The cage was wider, so the man was able, unlike Seokjin, to lie down, lucky bastard, Seokjin thought.

-''Good morning.'' – The man said, teasing. – ''Had a nice sleep?''

Seokjin rolled his eyes but remained silent. The man chuckled and talked on.

-''You took your time waking up. The Baron came like three times and tried to wake you.'' – "The Baron?! Who the hell was Baron??" Seokjin thought, but the man continued talking. –''You were so knocked out I thought you surely must be dead.'' – The man smiled wide and Seokjin saw his dimples. They were irresistible.

-''Well... a good knock on the head sent me straight to my winter dream.'' – Seokjin joked and tried to stretch his body, but there was not enough room, so he cursed under his breath. – ''Oh this damn cage.''

The man must have heard him because the next thing he said was annoying as unsurprising to Seokjin. – ''You should be flattered. The Baron though your beauty deserves to be put on display, like some exotic bird.''– He said smiling still, his eyes bore deep into Seokjin's face. – ''A pretty bird.'' – He added and if Seokjin could blush he would, but nature was always so gracious to him, so the rosy indicators of embarrassment and shyness never appeared on his beautiful face. He was aware of his looks ever since he was very young. Now, a sixteen-year-old boy already looked like a man, broad shoulders and tall strong constitution. His gentle facial features and luscious plump lips were a complete opposite from the rest of his body, but a sharp mind and charismatic nature managed to blend those two opposites to a perfect mix.

Seokjin bites his inner cheek to stop himself from laughing. – ''Well, good thing I had my beauty sleep then.''

The man busted out laughing, covering his mouth with his hand. He looked so handsome, tall too, even though he was sitting. His long limbs were spread as much as his confinement allowed him. His face was soft, his lips full and kissable, but the man's eyes were something completely different. They were soft amber and interested in one moment, but predatory and dangerous on the next, especially when they rested on Seokjin's face. It reminded Seokjin of a wolf. He smiled as well, happy with the man's reaction. The laughter abruptly stopped when they heard the footsteps in front of the cabin. The door was open and a very richly styled man entered the room. He was neat and fashionable, not too tall and not too thin either. He didn't look like a Captain, but more of some high nobleman. Seokjin guessed that this was, indeed, the Baron.

As it turns out, the Baron noticed Seokjin when he was walking around Whailen three nights ago. His beauty prompted him to have Seokjin followed and brought straight to him. So the reason why Seokjin failed his assignment wasn't because he miscalculated things or he was sold out, but that he was unlucky enough to catch an eye of one of the notorious beauty admirer, Baron Francis de Monroe.

-''Ah finally you are awake.'' – The Baron spoke, his voice sounded snobbish in Seokjin's ears. He didn't like the man from a first glance and that had nothing to do with the fact that he was locked inside dangling cage because of him. The silence spread in the room. Seokjin just starred at the man, waiting for him to say something else, while Baron, apparently, expected Seokjin to confirm his words. The young man in the cage just silently observed. It was so awkward, Seokjin wanted to laugh, but he contained himself.

-''And?'' – He prompted the Baron to continue, waving his hand in "go on" motion. Baron's eyes widened for a few seconds, clearly not accustomed at such address, but Seokjin was so beautiful to him that he was ready to forget that insolence. He apologized in come way for the rough mistreatment and current position, but Seokjin, already cramped and annoyed about everything, had no patience, allowing his anger to pour out as gripped the bars of his cage tightly.

-''Care to explain to me why I'm I here on this ship? And even worse, why I'm I locked in this fucking cage?'' – Seokjin's spat. His voice was stern and bossy. Baron shifted uncomfortably. He was torn between anger and uneasiness but composed himself rather quickly.

-''You are here because that's my express desire. The cage was necessary at first, but now that you are awake you might want to ease up the tone of your voice and consider your options for the future when I lay my offer to you.''

Seokjin blinked and pushed his lips together for a moment, fighting to gain control of his temper. – ''What offer?'' – He finally murmured and Baron Monroe smiled slyly, thinking that he finally got through the resistance.

-''For a pretty thing like you, life could be easy and nice. You don't have to live like a scum anymore, crawling around with filth. You deserve to be ravished with gifts and beauty. "The ton" parties, nice, rich garments and delicious food, theaters, promenades...I can give you all of that. I can give you an easy life, pretty thing.''

"Pretty thing" Seokjin though, only one thing could come out from that line.

-''You want me to be your little whore? Is that's why I'm here?'' – Seokjin asked in disbelief.

-''Well I won't call it thus, but in a way...I would expect certain compensation with your attention.''

-''Oh, to be a pretty thing to warm up your bed at night and behave nicely when you parade me to your acquaintances, right?''

-''Well yes of course. I would be so good to you. Ever since I lay my eyes on you I knew you would fit into a rich lifestyle so nicely.''

-''No shit.'' – Seokjin said somewhat quietly, but still enough audible for both men to hear. In his entire life, he's been fighting the stereotypes. Just because he was so beautiful he was not considered good for anything but sex. He spilled his blood, sweat, and tears while he trained with the Order, proving himself each day, each year and finally, he was given the assignment on his own, for the final test and this bloody snob took that away from him and for what...to be his lover. Seokjin shook from inner violence he felt, gripping the metal bars and wishing he was strong enough to rip the cage apart and break the Baron's spine.

-''You stupid snobbish prick.'' – Seokjin said quietly.

-''I beg your pardon?'' – The Baron raised one of his eyebrows in disbelief.

-''You beg?'' – Seokjin raised his head to look at him, lips curling in a snarl as he lurched himself on the bars, making his cage sway. – ''You beg?! Oh, you will beg...you beg for your life when I get my hands on you out of this cage, you sad excuse of a human being!!''

The Baron choked and screamed back. – ''How dare you speak to me thus....'' – but was interrupted by Seokjin's booming voice. – ''You dared to lock me up like I'm some kind of slave, so you could make me your whore!? I would rather die you bloody imbecile than have your cock anywhere near me!!!''

Baron Monroe was livid. He crossed the room in two long steps and caught Seokjin's collar through the cage, banging the boy's head on the bars. – ''Oh we will see about that, boy.''

With another hand, he gripped Seokjin's thigh and squeezed it, while still holding the young man against the bars. He knew that Seokjin will put on a fight, but what he didn't expect was just how efficient and strong the young man is.

Seokjin removed his hand from his thigh in one swift movement twisting it harshly, it almost broke. The Baron screamed and yanked Seokjin's collar harder, cold metal hitting the boy's right cheekbone. The hit made Seokjin hissed in pain and even though he held his composure, Baron's hand clawed on his own, until he untangled himself from Seokjin's grasp. The Baron stepped back with murderous glee in his eyes. He jumped to the door and opened then.

-''Knutt come here....and bring three of your strong men with you.''

A big man, probably Knutt, showed up on the door, almost blocking it whole. Seokjin saw plenty of big men before, but this one was huge. He was very tall and very broad. Massive muscles adorned his entire body and his face had unpleasant features. Three other grimly looking sailors quietly came behind him.

-''Pull him out, strip him and tie him up.'' – The Baron ordered. - ''I want him hanging by his wrists from the ceiling.''

-''Oh that's just brave Baron! Five against one young boy, what a real man you all are!'' – The young man from the other cage shouted.

-''Quiet you mutt! You are not in my jurisdiction, but don't think I won't whip you bloody. I should deliver you alive, but no one said anything about being in one piece, so be quiet!''

-''So why don't you unlock this cage and come at me!!!'' – The man snarled, but Baron ignored him, too focus on Seokjin, who by that time, put up a fierce fight and was now half beaten and half naked. One man laid on the floor, dead, with his nose crushed deep into his skull, while other two roared in pain, one holding his broken arm and knee, while other clutched at his groin, hissing in pain. Knutt, however, much stronger and surprisingly pretty fast knocked Seokjin down with one wave of his hand, making the young man's neck crack involuntary, nearly losing his consciousness.

-''Not his face! Don't hurt his face!'' – Baron warned, already untying his breeches. Seokjin was on his hand and knees, gasping for air and fighting the white blotches that were blinding his vision. One of his eyes was swollen, and his lower lip was severely bleeding. Knutt ripped Seokjin's shit off and pull on his wrists to tie him up, tossing the rope above the railing and pulled until Seokjin hang, hands up high. His toes barely touched the ground.

Baron discarded his coat on the chair and started unbuttoning his shirt. Seokjin tried to kick Knutt in the head, but the man evaded it.

-''Tie his feet as well.'' – The Baron said and Seokjin could see from the corner of his eyes that another locked man was rattling his cage, eyes blazing. He was furious. Seokjin felt a pinch of respect for the man, who kept yelling at Baron and his men.

-''You bloody assholes!! Let him go! Fucking shits!''

-''Shut him up.'' – The Baron said, pointing on the other man and Knutt, who just finished tying Seokjin's legs, went on to execute the order he was given. Loud muffled bang and choked gasp silenced the room again.

Seokjin was on the brink of losing his consciousness to the darkness. The stale air in the cabin touched his bare body, making him shiver. He felt so exposed and defeated. The Baron observed him, licking his lips, marveling at his body, until his eyes fell on the small mark on his upper left chest. He came closer and his eyes widened in horror. He recognized the small tattoo, the symbol.

-''No...'' - He gasped. – ''It can't be.'' – He drew nearer and grabbed Seokjin by his waist to pull him closer, examining the symbol up close. His other hand brushed against it harshly, hoping it was just painted, but no, it was real. The Baron gulped visibly, his face suddenly drained from all blood. He stepped back from Seokjin so fast, like the touch of his skin burned him.

-''U-untie him... ''- He stammered to Knutt. – ''P-put his clothes up and... back in the cage...Lock him!'' – He said and hastily left the room. Knutt just bowed and said something to other two. One left, jumping on one leg, while another helped him put Seokjin back. They picked up their dead crew member and left silently.

-''Hey, pretty bird.'' – The young man with amber eyes called.

Seokjin groaned weakly.

- ''Are you okay?'' - The man tried again, but he couldn't reach the other man.

-''Can...you help?'' – Seokjin asked.

-''Well no...I'm locked here, but...''

-''Then shut....the fuck...up...'' - Seokjin spoke slowly, grunting from pain, becoming more and more quiet with each word. - ''Let me...get...my...b-beauty...s-sleep...'' – He added and lost his consciousness.