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Jimin likes birthdays.
He likes buying birthday gifts for his friends, he likes putting candles on the cake and lighting them up, he likes bringing said cake to his friends, he likes singing the happy birthday song. To him, birthdays are special. Although he’s not as enthusiastic about it on his own birthday, he’s always happy to celebrate his friends’ birthday. He’s nothing but thankful that his friends were born and are now in his life.
Celebrating his boyfriend’s birthday though, that’s on another level for Jimin. Unlike him, Jeongguk didn’t really bother making his birthday a big deal. Sometimes, when their schedules are full, he even forgets that his birthday is fast approaching.
Which is the situation happening right now. They are all busy doing interviews for their latest English single Dynamite , and aside from that they have been practicing non-stop for their virtual performance on the VMAs. Not only are they busy because of the single, they are also working hard for their next album that they’re planning to release later this year.
So yeah, their hands are full and their minds are full of work work work. That doesn’t stop Jimin from wanting to celebrate on his boyfriend’s birthday though, which is the day after the VMAs. The VMAs is the last event they have for the promotion week of Dynamite , which means that after the VMAs, they have at least a day to rest before they continue working on their new album.
So during his mini breaks on promotion week, Jimin tries to brainstorm ideas that he can do for Jeongguk’s birthday. Since promotion week is over by that time, the members are probably going to head home to their own individual apartments, and not their shared dorm, where they live together when they have a hectic schedule or a comeback. Jimin is most likely going to stay at Jeongguk’s apartment (like he often does), so he’ll probably set up a mini party there.
“What are you thinking about?”
Jimin is shaken away from his thoughts and sees a water bottle held in front of him. He looks up from where he was sitting on the floor of their practice room and sees Jeongguk offering him the bottle. He gives his boyfriend a smile and takes the bottle. “Nothing, just thinking if our fans liked the song.” He lies. Well, kinda. That thought is always on his mind whenever they release something new.
Jeongguk chuckles. “I think they do, babe. We got a hundred million views on YouTube in 24 hours, and I heard from Namjoon hyung we also got a great Spotify debut stream record.”
Jimin gulps down the water in the bottle before he answers. “Yeah, you’re probably right. It’s just… it’s our first all-English song. I can’t help but be nervous.”
“I know. We all are. But it’s only been two days and all I’ve seen on social media are positive feedback, good articles.”
Jimin raises an eyebrow. “Have you been lurking around Twitter again?”
Jeongguk shrugs, offering a hand to Jimin. “Maybe. Now get up so we can resume with practice and go home earlier.”
Jimin takes Jeongguk’s hand and let’s Jeongguk pull him up from where he was seated. “So bossy.”
“You know you love it,” Jeongguk teases.
After their practice, Jeongguk tells Jimin that the company producers want to meet with him about a song they have on their new album. “You can just head home already if you want to.”
Jimin shakes his head. “I’ll just wait for you.”
“You sure? You look kinda tired,” Jeongguk places his hand on Jimin’s cheek.
Jimin scoffs. “This is nothing. I’ll be with Taehyung for the meantime. I think he’s at Yoongi hyung’s studio with Hobi hyung.”
“Alright, I promise I’ll be fast.” Jeongguk says, kissing Jimin on the forehead before jogging towards the elevators.
Jimin heads to Yoongi’s studio, typing the passcode which he knows even with his eyes closed. All of them already know what Yoongi’s passcode is, and Yoongi said he’s too lazy to change it. Jimin knows that Yoongi secretly likes it when they hang out in his studio.
Jimin pushes the door open and walks over towards the sofa, plopping down next to Hoseok who is busy scrolling through his phone. Yoongi is seated in front of his computer showing something to Taehyung, who is standing next to him.
“Oh Jimin,” Hoseok says, glancing at Jimin once before he turns back his attention to his cellphone. “I thought you were heading home with Jeongguk.”
“He got called by one of the producers,” Jimin answers. “Hey hyung, you buy Jeongguk a gift every birthday right?”
“Well, not every birthday. I think I forgot to get him one last 2015.”
“Did you get him anything now?”
“Yeah, just a pair of shoes from Balenciaga,” Hoseok answers, eyes narrowing at Jimin. “Why? Did you already get him something?”
Jimin pouts. “Not yet. I don’t know what to get him.”
“Jeongguk is a simple man, Minie. I think he won’t mind if you don’t get him anything.” Taehyung says, walking over towards them and sitting on Jimin’s other side.
“Yeah, I remember last year when you arrived from Paris,” Hoseok chuckles. “Jeongguk cried like a baby when Jimin walked into his apartment. Jimin had all sorts of goodies that he bought for Jeongguk from Paris but Jeongguk ignored them and went straight for Jimin.”
“Oh yeah, I remember you sent a video in our group chat of Jeongguk’s reaction when Jimin arrived!” Taehyung says, laughing.
Jimin pouts. “That’s the point. How can I top what I did last year?”
“You don’t always have to try and do better for Jeongguk’s birthday, Jimin.” Hoseok says softly.
“What he means to say is, you can’t. You can’t top what you did last year.” Taehyung says.
Jimin glares at him. “And why not?”
“Because, Jimin. Even our fans know how much of a big deal it was. And it’s not a problem if you don’t do something as grand this time.”
“Unless you propose to him or something,” Hoseok mumbles.
“Stop giving him ideas,” Yoongi says, spinning his chair to face them.
Taehyung accusingly points to Hoseok. “It was him who said it!”
Yoongi shakes his head and then looks at Jimin. “So you haven’t gotten Jeongguk anything yet?”
Jimin shakes his head, still pouting. “No. Have you?”
Yoongi chuckles. “Of course I have. What do you take me for?”
Jimin frowns at him. “You’re mean, hyung.”
“Jimin, you’re literally Jeongguk’s boyfriend. You can get him a mug and he’d probably tear up over it.”
“That’s the point! I’m his boyfriend, and I didn’t get him anything! Now I feel even worse knowing you all have gifts for him ready.”
“Jeongguk won’t even bat an eye if he finds out you didn’t get him anything, I promise you.” Taehyung says.
“And there’s something only you can give him. Birthday sex.” Hoseok grins.
Taehyung grimaces, and Yoongi sighs. “Hoseok, get out of my studio.”
Hoseok pouts. “Come on hyung, I was only kidding.”
“It’s not like we weren’t gonna have sex—“
Taehyung raises his hand in front of Jimin’s face. “Jimin, stop. No one wants to hear about it.”
Before any of them could say anything, the door opens and Jeongguk peeks in. “Babe, you ready to go?”
“You’re finished? That was fast.”
“They just let me do a background vocal,” Jeongguk smiles. “How about you guys? Are you heading home too?”
“Eh, a little later,” Taehyung answers. “We’re all going home together, and Namjoon hyung I guess.”
Jimin stands up from his seat and approaches Jeongguk. Jeongguk reaches over and takes Jimin’s hand in his. “So Jimin hyung and I will be the only ones home?” Jeongguk asks.
“I know that tone,” Yoongi says, pointing at them. “No funny business.”
“Seokjin hyung already went home if I’m not mistaken,” Hoseok adds. “So no, you’re not the only ones home.”
Jeongguk’s face falls and Jimin just giggles, kissing Jeongguk on the cheek.
Jimin is almost finished getting his makeup done for an interview they’ll be doing. The makeup artist leans back to check on the makeup she applied on Jimin. She applies a few more retouches before saying that Jimin is all done. Jimin thanks her and turns towards Jeongguk who is getting his makeup done next to Jimin.
Jeongguk gives him a quick glance. “You look beautiful.”
Jimin giggles. “Stay still. The makeup noona is gonna scold you.”
Jeongguk chuckles. “That’s what you’re telling me after I tell you you’re beautiful?”
“You always tell me I’m beautiful,” Jimin says, putting his elbow on the side of his chair and his chin on his palm. “You know, your birthday is coming.”
“Oh yeah.”
Jimin rolls his eyes. He doesn’t even sound that excited. “Do you have any plans? Do you wanna do anything?”
The makeup noona finally finishes up with Jeongguk’s makeup and leaves them both alone. Jeongguk turns to him, and Jimin has to fight back a smile. Jeongguk looks gorgeous, as always. “Not really. We might have work that day so I guess I’m working.”
Jimin tilts his head. “Really? I thought we have a one day break since Dynamite’s promotion is over.”
Jeongguk shrugs. “Well, even though the promotion for Dynamite is over, we’re still mega busy with our new album.”
Jimin pouts at that. Jeongguk chuckles at his reaction, reaching over to put his hand on top of Jimin’s. “Why? Do you have any plans?”
“I wanted to do whatever you wanted to do. Maybe throw a little party at your apartment?”
“We can still do that, maybe during the evening,” Jeongguk answers.
“But that’s what I wanna do,” Jimin pouts. “It’s your birthday. What do you wanna do?”
Jeongguk chuckles. “You are me, I am you, remember? And I’d like a party. I wanna spend time with you and the hyungs. Maybe celebrate Dynamite’s success too.”
“Okay,” Jimin breaths out.
After filming their interview, they head back to the dressing room to get changed. Before Jimin could even enter, Jeongguk grabs his wrist. “Wait.”
“What is it?” Jimin asks.
“I just… you look good today,” Jeongguk says. “I mean, you look good everyday. But you look extra good with your clothes and your makeup. Let me take your picture.”
Jimin giggles, heart fluttering. “That sounds like a good idea, Jeonggukie.”
Jimin takes out his phone and hands it to Jeongguk. Jimin poses in front of the camera, and he coos at how serious Jeongguk looks even though he’s only taking Jimin’s pictures.
Jimin approaches Jeongguk and checks on the photos. Jimin smiles at Jeongguk. “These are pretty. I’ll post them on Twitter!”
Jeongguk smiles. “Okay. I’m sure our fans will love it.”
“I’ve been posting a lot lately,” Jimin says. “I just miss them a lot, you know?”
“I know baby. We all do, but times are hard now. We’ll see them soon,” Jeongguk answers. “Come on, let’s go and get changed.”
“Wait, let’s take a selfie together.”
“Everywhere I go, I see Jeongguk’s face.” Seokjin deadpans. “The whole car ride from our dorm to here, whenever I look outside the window, he’s there!”
“This always happens on all of our birthdays,” Jeongguk answers, chopsticks between his fingers. “You don’t see me complaining on your birthday.”
“Why would you complain? Who doesn’t like seeing this face?” Seokjin boasts, grinning.
“Your fans really did it this time though,” Hoseok adds. “I heard the whole KTX Seoul to Busan train has your face on it.”
Jeongguk stuffs in a mouthful of noodles in his mouth. Jimin knows he’s embarrassed. He’s always shocked whenever he sees a fanmade advertisment of him somewhere. Jimin has also been seeing some of the projects whenever he rides their car from the dorm to the company. Jeongguk has always been in the same car as him, and he knows Jeongguk snaps a photo of every project he sees.
“There’s even articles on Naver about it, everyone is excited for the golden maknae’s birthday.” Taehyung says.
“Do you have any plans for your birthday?” Namjoon asks.
Jeongguk glances at Jimin. “Just a small party. Only with you guys.”
“Sounds like a plan,” Yoongi answers. “The Billboard Hot 100 announcement is on your birthday.”
Namjoon perks up at that. “Right, I was gonna tell you guys. I forgot. Thanks hyung.”
“Do you think we’ll really get it?” Seokjin asks.
“I hope we will,” Hoseok answers. “God I’m so nervous. It’s still a few days away.”
“Let’s just continue to work hard,” Namjoon says. “Our fans are working hard, so should we.”
“Which means you guys—” Jimin points at the members who haven’t finished their food yet. “—should quickly finish your food so that we can start practicing again.”
“Right.”
“You got something for Jeongguk already? His birthday is near.”
Jimin yawns, nodding at Taehyung. They just finished practicing for their performance tomorrow for the VMAs, and he’s exhausted. Jimin is waiting for Jeongguk again, who has been called once again by the producer. Jimin leans his head on Taehyung’s shoulder. “I can’t believe he’s turning twenty-four.”
“Yeah, and you’ve been together since he was nineteen.”
Jimin smiles at that. “Yeah. Time flies so fast.”
“What did you get him, by the way?”
“Just a new camera. I ordered it online, it’s limited edition.” Jimin answers. Jimin had thought about buying Jeongguk a new camera because Jeongguk has been taking his photos these past few days. Not that Jeongguk hasn’t taken his photos before. Jeongguk mostly takes his photos.
“Sounds nice,” Taehyung grins. “I got him something limited edition too. It’s a gaming console.”
“I’m sure he’ll love it.”
Taehyung leaves before Jimin, riding in a car with Namjoon. Taehyung offers to stay and wait for Jeongguk with Jimin, but Jimin knows that Taehyung is just as tired so he declines. Jimin is sitting on the sofa of their lounge, eyes closing. They have to be up early tomorrow since the VMAs start at nine in the morning.
“Hey, hyung…”
Jimin opens his eyes and sees Jeongguk in front of him, a fond yet apologetic smile plastered on his lips.
“Mmm, are you finished?”
“Yeah, I’m sorry, Pdogg-nim just really needed me now,” Jeongguk says. “But we can go now.”
Jimin nods, standing up from the sofa. Jeongguk takes his hand in his, and they start to head down to the parking basement and head home to their dorm.
“You wanna sleep next to me tonight?” Jeongguk offers. Jimin nods.
They both change into pajamas and plop down on the bed, facing each other. Jeongguk wraps his arms around Jimin and kisses his forehead. “Hyung,” he calls.
“Hmm?”
“You think we’re getting that number one?”
Jimin opens his eyes. “What do you mean? On Billboard?”
Jeongguk nods. “Yeah. It’s a big deal, there’s already articles about us debuting at the number one spot because of the predictions, but Yoongi hyung said predictions shouldn’t be trusted.”
Jimin just smiles, rubbing his thumb on Jeongguk’s cheek. “They’re announcing it on your birthday. You’ve always been lucky. You’re our September miracle, aren’t you?”
Jeongguk pouts at that. Jimin chuckles and kisses the pout on Jeongguk’s lips. “Go to sleep, we have to get up early tomorrow.”
“Okay. I love you Jimin-ssi.”
Jimin smiles, giving Jeongguk another peck before he snuggles back against Jeongguk’s chest. “I love you more, my Jeonggukie.”
The next day, Jimin and Jeongguk arrive together at the set. Yoongi and Namjoon were already on the set, seemingly talking about something. Jeongguk yawns and plops down on one of the sofas on the set, and Jimin sits next to him. Jeongguk puts his arm around Jimin’s shoulder and pulls Jimin closer to him.
They’re woken up when Seokjin, Hoseok and Taehyung finally arrive on the set. They start heading to their own seats, where they will be styled. Once they’re all styled and dressed up, they practice two more times.
Thankfully they already pre-recorded their speeches for the awards they’ve received, so all they had to do that day was do the Dynamite performance, which was live. Once their cue was approaching, they took their places on the green-screen set.
They performed well for the VMAs. Well, at least Jimin thinks. They didn’t have any technical errors or mistakes, and the feedback they’ve been getting on social media were all good. The set starts clapping afterwards, and all the members take their bow and thank all the staff.
“You’ll have the rest of the day off today, get some sleep or rest.” Their manager, Sejin, announces. “And tomorrow you’ll have to go to the company.”
Jimin pouts at that, a little sad that they have work on Jeongguk’s birthday. But Jeongguk is quick to hold his hand and squeeze, an “ it’s okay” gesture.
“Remember, tomorrow is the announcement for the Billboard Hot 100, we’re not sure what time yet but I think it’s really early. Just keep an eye on it.”
Jimin sees Yoongi and Namjoon exchange looks, they look nervous.
“For now, go and get some rest. You did well today,” Sejin says. “Before all that though…”
The whole staff around the set starts singing happy birthday . Jeongguk’s eyes widens, and he starts laughing, covering his ears in embarrassment. Jimin claps his hand and joins, so do the other members.
Jeongguk bows multiple times. “Thank you, thank you so much! Thank you also for your hard work today. Fighting!”
The members go their separate ways after. Namjoon, Seokjin and Yoongi go together, saying they’re gonna go and finish up some work at the company. Taehyung is heading home to his family, while Hoseok is gonna visit his sister. Jimin and Jeongguk are still deciding where they’ll be heading.
“You wanna go to the company?” Jimin asks. “I don’t mind if you want to finish some of your drafts today.”
Jeongguk shakes his head. “No, it’s alright. I wanna spend the day with you,” He says. “I didn’t get to spend the day before my birthday with you last year, remember?”
Jimin giggles at that. “I know, but I came home the day of your birthday, didn’t I?”
Jeongguk pouts. “Only for a few hours, and then you had to leave again.”
Jimin laughs, slapping Jeongguk’s chest. “You said it was okay.”
“It was!” Jeongguk exclaims. “I just missed you so much that time.”
Jimin smiles, leaning to give Jeongguk a peck on the lips.”Then let me make it up to you today. You wanna just stay home?”
Jeongguk nods. “Sounds nice.”
“We can have a Marvel marathon,” Jimin suggests, smiling at the way Jeongguk’s face lights up.
Once they arrive in Jeongguk’s apartment, they fall asleep together. They slept late last night and woke up extra early, plus they are exhausted after the VMAs performance. After how many hours, Jimin wakes up first. Jeongguk has him caged in his arms, his face pressed on Jeongguk’s broad naked chest. Jimin looks up at Jeongguk’s sleeping face and starts scattering kisses all over Jeongguk’s face. Jeongguk slowly wakes up, opening his doe eyes and looking at Jimin. Jimin smiles at him innocently. “I’m hungry.”
Jeongguk rolls his eyes playfully. “What am I, your cook?”
Jimin slaps his shoulder. “You said you liked cooking for me!”
Jeongguk chuckles. “I do, only because I like watching you pouting as you eat.”
“I don’t pout when I eat!” Jimin whines.
“There it is, that beak,” Jeongguk chuckles, giving Jimin a swift kiss. “What time is it?”
“Almost three in the afternoon.”
“Really?” Jeongguk sits up from the bed. “I should make us some food.”
They both head to the kitchen, Jeongguk cooking food and Jimin sitting by the island counter, scrolling through the messages on his iPhone. “Namjoon hyung said people at the company are nervous for later.”
“The Billboard announcement?” Jeongguk asks.
“Yeah, they’ll all be anticipating it.”
“What time was it again?”
“I think tomorrow morning?” Jimin says, putting down his phone. “Time zones confuse me.”
Jeongguk finishes cooking their meal, and they both eat happily. Jimin loves eating whatever Jeongguk cooks him, and lately Jeongguk has been teaching him to cook too.
Jeongguk let’s Jimin go to the living room and prepare the movies while he washes their dirty dishes. Jimin orders pizza and french fries so they have something to munch on while watching. Jimin can’t count how many times they’ve had a Marvel marathon, but he doesn’t mind. He’s a casual fan, but Jeongguk’s is a big fan, and Jeongguk gets all excited and it’s endearing to watch.
Jeongguk emerges from the kitchen and plops down on the sofa next to Jimin. He checks his phone while they wait for their takeout. Once the pizza and fries arrive, they start the first Marvel movie.
They start losing focus on their third movie. They keep talking to each other and only have the movie as background noise. Jeongguk has his hands wrapped around Jimin’s waist and his head buried in Jimin’s neck, planting small kisses.
Jimin bares his neck more, liking the attention. He has his hands on top of Jeongguk’s, rubbing his knuckles. “I got you a gift,” he says suddenly.
“Mmm, you’re saying you’re not my gift?”
“Of course I am,” Jimin rolls his eyes playfully. “That’s given. But I meant the real gift.”
Jeongguk sits straight to look at Jimin. “You know you didn’t have to get me anything, baby.”
“Shh, none of that!” Jimin shakes his head. “Well, it’s not here yet, but I got you a camera.”
Jeongguk throws his head back in surprise. “A camera?”
“I know you already have a gazillion cameras blah, blah, blah,” Jimin starts. “But this one I got you, it’s special and limited edition. I noticed lately you’ve been wanting to take my pictures, so if you want, you can use this camera to take pictures of me anytime you want.”
Jeongguk raises an eyebrow. “Anytime I want?”
Jimin knew Jeongguk would ask that. “Yes,” he says, wrapping his arms around Jeongguk’s neck. “Even in bed.”
Jeongguk’s eyes darken at that. “You’re insane, Park Jimin. Where is it?”
Jimin laughs. “I ordered it overseas so it’s still coming.”
Jeongguk pouts. “I wanted to try it right now.”
Jimin pinches his boyfriend’s nipple. “Crazy!”
Jeongguk chuckles, staring at Jimin. “I’m so lucky to have you.”
Jimin’s expression softens. “I’m luckier. You take care of me so well,” he whispers. “I love you so much, birthday boy.”
Jeongguk leans in to catch Jimin’s lips with his. Jimin kisses back quickly, hands finding Jeongguk’s hair. Their kiss starts off sweet and passionate, but then it turns heated and aggressive, their teeths clashing and their lips red from the nipping. Jeongguk suddenly leans away, leaving Jimin confused. But then Jeongguk lifts him up, and Jimin almost squeals, reflexively wrapping his legs around Jeongguk’s waist.
“Sorry Cap,” Jeongguk says, facing the television where Steve Rogers was being shown. “But I have more important matters to attend to.”
Jimin bursts out laughing, and Jeongguk laughs with him as he walks them both towards the bedroom.
Jimin slowly opens his eyes. He fell asleep as soon as Jeongguk plopped next to him after their second round of sex. He’s still naked under the sheets, but he looks up to Jeongguk, who is surprisingly awake and on his phone, his hair damp.
“Mmm, baby what time is it?”
“Forty minutes past eleven, my love.”
Jimin blinks away the sleep from his eyes. “It’s almost your birthday!”
Jeongguk chuckles. “It is. I’m scrolling through Twitter and everyone is excited. It’s adorable. A hashtag for me is already trending.”
Jimin sits up slowly, grimacing when he feels how sticky his thighs are. “I’ll go and take shower first.”
Jeongguk nods.
Jimin hurries to the bathroom, showering quickly. He takes one of Jeongguk’s shirts to wear and heads out. He glances at the time on Jeongguk’s bedside table, and it’s two minutes past twelve.
Jimin climbs on the bed, straddling on his boyfriend’s lap, wrapping his arms around Jeongguk’s neck. “Happy birthday.”
Jeongguk smiles wide, resting his own hands on Jimin’s waist. “Thank you.”
“I love you,” Jimin whispers, rubbing their noses together. “So much.”
“I know baby,” Jeongguk whispers back. “And I love you so much more.”
Jimin presses their lips together and sighs into the kiss, just happy to be with Jeongguk. Jeongguk pulls him closer.
As soon as they lean away from the kiss, Jimin grabs his phone. “Wait, I wanna be the first to post!”
Jeongguk chuckles, putting his chin on Jimin’s shoulder.
Jimin types out his message for Jeongguk and pouts as he scrolls through his camera roll. “Which one should I post? I can’t choose.”
“Just post the recent ones,” Jeongguk says, kissing Jimin’s cheek. “Unless you want to post those,” he points at the photo of himself on the bed, shirtless.
Jimin’s cheeks flush. “No way! Fine I’ll just post these,” he says, choosing the four recent selfies they have together. “There. I’m the first!”
“They already sent me messages on the group chat though.”
Jimin rolls his eyes. “I’m the first to post .”
“Of course you are, they said they’re all really nervous for the Billboard Hot 100 announcement. I heard it’s really soon. Probably in a couple of hours.”
Jimin’s eyes widens. “Oh my god, right. Now I’m nervous too.”
Jeongguk sighs. “Me too. But whatever the results are, it’ll be fine with me. We worked hard, and ARMYs did too. If they enjoyed our song, that’s enough for me.”
Jimin smiles. “We’ll get that number one baby, you’re our first September miracle.”
And a few hours later, Jeongguk unknowingly falls asleep. Jimin doesn’t mind, he knows Jeongguk is probably tired. Jimin, on the other hand, can’t sleep because he’s too nervous. When the chart finally drops, Jimin starts crying. He shakes Jeongguk awake, and Jeongguk wakes up startled and worried seeing Jimin crying. Jimin explains that they did it, they got the number one spot, and they start crying. They share a kiss together, tasting the saltiness of their tears but they don’t even care. Jimin can’t stop pacing around, his eyes filled with tears as he calls all the members. When he calls Taehyung, Taehyung is just as worried as Jeongguk, but then Jimin tells him “We succeeded!” And Taehyung starts crying too.
They cry together on the phone, while Jeongguk seems to be talking to his parents on his own phone, also teary eyed.
Jimin starts receiving the flood of messages from his friends, co-workers, and his family. He’s too overwhelmed that he stares at the wall for what seems to be ten minutes.
“Jimin, come here,” Jeongguk calls, his voice hoarse from crying too.
Jimin walks towards him, sitting on the bed. Jeongguk wraps him up in an embrace quickly. “We did it. We really did it.”
“I can’t believe it, Jeonggukie,” Jimin sobs. “We’ve reached our dreams.”
“And we’ll continue reaching,” Jeongguk whispers.
They don’t fall asleep easily after that. They just keep talking, crying, comforting each other, until they notice sunlight seeping through Jeongguk’s bedroom window.
“Let’s go to sleep,” Jeongguk whispers. “We have to go to the company later. We’ll meet with the members. This is huge.”
Jimin nods. “Yeah… yeah you’re right,” Jimin says, and then his eyes widen. “Wait, I didn’t get to buy you a cake—“
“It’s okay,” Jeongguk whispers. “You can buy later. For now, get some rest, even just a couple of hours.”
“Okay… okay. I will.” Jimin nods. “I love you. I love you so much. Happy birthday baby. Y-you should get some rest too.”
“I will, let’s just sleep together okay?” Jeongguk kisses his forehead. “And I love you so much more, Jiminie.”