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"I can't help but love you
Even though I try not to
I can't help but want you
I know that I'd die without you"
- "War of Hearts" by Ruelle
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It was 4:00 AM, but they hadn't gone inside when they said they would half an hour ago.
Or rather they had meant to.
But the minute that their hands were clasped so tight, like they never wanted to let go, and their eyes met in a whirlwind of emotions, shy smiles and embarrassed laughter. That moment was the first time where the world stopped spinning for them.
Like gravity, a familiar force pulled them closer as hands hurried to rest on hips and shoulders before moving in perfect sync—like the beat of their hearts and souls—to a melody that only they and the moon above knew the secrets hidden behind its words.
“In the street filled with flowers, I see you today as well. Would it be possible to carry it inside me?” Taehyung sang softly to the love of his life. A smile as radiant as a star blooming on a pair of rose lips and it only fills his heart more. “In the park that the dawn’s moon has passed over, I now fill it with my emotions. This song is headed towards you.”
When they began their lives as trainees they had started off sharing a common dream: to become someone that the world could be proud of and a voice able to captivate them. So every night they would meet after dark on the same park, same bench next to the playground to dream some more.
Until one day their dream became a reality.
“I hear the sound of the film. That is lit up by the moon in the night sky”
But time had proven that the road they are on is a perilous one that could make or break you within an industry of power, business and money. Where being away from home and those they loved, their only pillar of strength was is in each other’s arms.
“I still wonder… wonder, beautiful story. Still wonder, wonder best part.” His voice carries a small tremor when a playful wind makes them press closer. Leaving no space between them. “I still wander, wander, next story…” His lips brush slightly against the shell of Jimin’s ear as he utters the words.
“I want... to make… you mine.”
“Aish…” Unknown to him, Jimin’s eyes fill with tears that he doesn’t allow to fall and masks with an embarrassed laugh. Because no one understood them the way that they understood each other. No one understood the looks, the light brushes of skin, or the words they would secretly sing to one another. Words that they weren't allowed to say in public to define who they were to the other.
Perhaps only some eagle eyed fans could, but never the whole picture.
"That's the time of the moment, I missed my lost mind. I regret it."
Like one of their many songs states: Their love was expected.
Their meeting was no coincidence. It was simply destiny.
Meant to be.
But with love, just like their career and fame, came with hardships that never left. So just like their Idol personas they wore a mask, grew a thicker skin and dealt with it until they found themselves behind closed doors with no cameras on, no inhibitions.
That was the moment where all masks would come off along with their fears and pride pooling at their feet besides their discarded clothing. Hands and lips silencing all words, tears and doubts. Skin and bone aching with heat, lust, pleasure and pain.
Two bodies merging into one...
The night had always been their most loyal protector and keeper of their most guarded secrets, which is why 4:00 AM became their witching hour.
“Now promise me, oh, oh, Several times a day oh oh—“ Lifting his voice in song, Jimin accompanies Taehyung, as the two create a perfect harmony between both songs overlapping each other.
I still wonder wonder beautiful story
Several times a day, oh, oh
Still wonder wonder best part
Even if you feel that you are alone, oh, oh
I still wander wander next story
Don’t throw yourself away, oh, oh
I want to make you mine
Oh, oh, oh, oh, hold on for a moment
If you leave your footprints, I’ll keep you warm
Now promise me, oh, oh
I’ll leave it in black and white
Intertwine our pinkies and promise me now, oh, oh, oh, oh
Their voices fade together as they look into each other’s eyes with those warm looks of adoration that they only had for one another.
“I love you. So, so much, Jimin.” Taehyung whispers with the weight of all the emotions his words could carry as he reaches up to cradle his lover’s face in his hands. “In this world I only have you… will you be mine forever?”
Jimin smiles shakily and leans to the touch, taking a few moments to summon his voice again to answer. “Tae Tae… my baby.” His voice cracks and this time he doesn’t try to stop the tears. One of his hands searches for one of Taehyung’s against his cheek. Intertwining their pinkies together.
A promise.
“My angel, my world.” He continued with their eyes on each other’s. Twin moons shining brightly just before the dawn. This society might not recognize what they have as a real relationship, real love between two people, but all that didn’t matter.
“I will love you until the end of this life and start of our next one.”
“Jimin…” His own tears begin to fall, knowing the meaning behind his love's words and feeling their strength.
“I’ll always look for you on each and every one of my lifetimes, Tae. I am yours now and forever.” Jimin smiles with sincerity and Taehyung thinks that he has never seen a sight more beautiful than the man before him.
A light on the horizon announces the arrival of morning and before the first rays of light can touch them, Taehyung closes the gaps to claim Jimin’s lips in a gentle kiss. Sealing their pact
This moment, this single moment between them makes them happy. No matter how many hardships they endure in their Idol-life. Even if it all comes to an end they’ll always have each other to come home to. Because they are already soulmates.
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Inside the Bangtan shared apartment, Jungkook and Hoseok continue to watch the 95z from the window between fond smiles and sometimes cringing at how sappy the duo can be, but none the less happy for them.
“Did you get enough footage, JK?” Hoseok questions, watching his younger bandmate placing a lid back on the camera’s lens. The Golden Maknae had simply pointed that the needed it for a future private G.C.F. he’s planning on gifting his hyungs someday when they get married.
Giving his fellow maknae liners one final glance before retiring from the window, he smiles.
“Mmm, I think it’ll do for now.”
Hoseok returns the smile, also giving his dongsaengs one last look before following suit.