'Nothing Like Us' taekook

Jungkook,leaning on the white wall with his arms crossed on his chest, was loitering out the window steeped in thoughts. He was trying to decide whether or not he indeed wanted to go on a dinner date to an elegant restaurant with SeenHe. His instinct was shouting that tonight he'd ask him to officially be his boyfriend.

They had been dating for almost six months but the younger kept him at arm's length, avoiding any physical contact,apart from occasionally holding hands and always initiated by the man. However, tonight the invitation to a fancy, romantic restaurant and the fact that he wanted to have a serious conversation, didn't leave any doubts in Jungkook's mind. He'd pop the question.

The younger didn't know how to feel about the prospect of being a couple with SeenHe. He liked him, mostly as a friend. They had a good time and he was fun to be around but the sparkles and the excitement,the craving, the shivering,the pounding of his heart when holding hands were missing. He had as much fun with him as he had with his friends but nothing more. 

He tried. He made tremendous efforts to take it to the next level,to feel the thrill of being with the person you're in love with. Even when SeenHe kissed him, he didn't kiss back instead he froze. He had given the man wrong signals and the false impression of having feelings for him while in fact his mind was constantly and undeniably occupied with Taehyung.

Jungkook didn't want to let his family down. They expected him to have a relationship with the man. They had practically forced his presence in his life and he allowed them in a scarce attempt to forget Taehyung. But the heart wants what the heart wants. And his heart was screaming for Taehyung.

The beeping on his phone made him snap out of his trance and moved to get it. A message from SeenHe.

 ' I'll pick you up in half an hour. Can't wait to see you ❤️.'

Jungkook sighed heavily seeing the red heart. It would be easy to find an excuse and avoid their dinner but it would only buy him some time and not provide the solution he needed. Eventually he would have to face him. He couldn't hide forever.

He already had a shower so he went to his closet,picked out an outfit and put it on. A simple black suit and a white shirt,dismissing the idea of a tie. Still indecisive of how to handle tonight's date,he climbed down the stairs into the living room only to meet his brother.

" Are you going out, Kook?" 

" Mmm.."

" With SeenHe?"

" Who else?" he replied kind of angry.

Jimin bit his bottom lip. He could clearly see the mixture of sadness and rage in his doe eyes and it was killing him." Where is he taking you?" 

Jungkook was so tense he was ready to pick a fight with Jimin." Don't worry, you'll get what you want Jimin. I won't screw up."

" Kook I.." 

The younger abruptly raised his hand to huss him. " Don't..just don't! Not in the mood. I gotta go..my future boyfriend is waiting." he piped up sarcastically, heading for the door before Jimin could say another word. The older felt useless and angry at himself for not speaking. For letting him go. For compelling him to get into a hopeless situation that would only add more pain to his brother.

And where the hell was Yoongi? He'd know what to do. How to handle it. He'd probably lock him up in his room and throw away the key and tell SeenHe to fuck off!

_______

The restaurant was one of the most luxurious, expensive and difficult to make reservations in Seoul. On top of that, one of the places he had had dinner with Taehyung in the past. The romantic atmosphere was muddling Jungkook's stomach, depriving him of oxygen and the memories of him and Taehyung dining were swarming his mind. Every scent lingering in the air, the sound of soft music reminded him of him. Why this restaurant among all the others in this huge city? Was he deliberately trying to test his patience? 

After having a delicious three course meal, SeenHe seemed to enjoy it, Jungkook was simply stirring his food on his porcelain plate, chatting, the man cupped Kook's hand on the table. The younger felt crammed, the acute heartbeat had reached his head, giving him a massive, splitting headache. The moment he dreaded had come.

" How was your food?" 

" Delicious."

" You hardly touched it, Kookie."he noted, his index finger doing soft circles on his knuckles.

" I wasn't that hungry. Had a big lunch." he lied to his face, trying to breathe but his lungs thought otherwise. He was so damn nervous and each minute felt like an eternity. The music was drumming his ears,the scent of the food and wine was blending his stomach,making him want to puke.

" Fine.. I'm so happy you're here with me. I've been waiting for this moment since the first day I asked you out." Seeing Jungkook gulping and keeping quiet,he continued." Are you nervous, baby?"

Instinctively, Jungkook wanted to shout 'I'm not your baby! Don't call me that!'. Instead he awkwardly smiled and averted his gaze.

" I've been meaning to talk to you for a while now but was reluctant thinking it was too soon to push my luck and I wanted to make sure you felt the same way I do. I liked you since the first moment I saw you with your dad. I never believed I'd get the chance to date you but here we are six months later..you and me at a romantic restaurant under the candlelights." He smiled fondly, making the boy feel guilty and uncomfortable. He was unprepared to hear the words coming out of his lips and his heart was pounding in his chest. Not from excitement but from fear clenching his insides.

" I love you Jungkook. I love you so much.Would you give me the pleasure of becoming my boyfriend?" 

Jungkook was horror-struck. Numbness and terror spread in his body. His breaths barely came out of his half opened mouth and his heartbeat rapidly decreased. He was trembling and his thoughts were scattered, flogging his frozen brain to give an answer. Accepting would mean he'd eventually had to sleep with him because that's what couples do and the mere thought was causing his stomach to meander and the desire to vomit was stronger than ever.Being touched by a man that wasn't Taehyung. 

Declining would mean hurting a person that was nothing but nice to him. It wasn't his fault Jungkook couldn't fall for him. He was trapped with no apparent escape route."SeenHe I.." he coughed feeling a knot in his throat.

" I like you.." he began, just to be interrupted by a smiley SeenHe.

" Thank God! I got so scared seeing you so nervous tonight,thinking I'd get rejected. I've been waiting for this moment for so long!" His fingers drew soft circles on his hand, making Jungkook's throat clog. He felt suffocated to the extent he could no longer breathe properly. How was he going to tell him he wasn't in love? Reject him? But his other option was even more terrifying.

"SeenHe..I like you.You're a wonderful person and you've been so kind to me..not pressuring me,asking more than I can give you.. but I have to be honest..I don't..love you. I can't love you the way you want and deserve." He shut his eyes, taking deep breaths to find the strength and the right words." I gave my heart a long time ago and never took it back. I tried to move on and forget but it proved impossible. I'm so sorry for not telling you sooner and it will always haunt me but I can't make two people miserable because I'm suffering for a lost love. You deserve much better than me but I can't give you my heart and make you happy." He lowered his head out of shame and slowly removed his hand from his grip." You can hate me but my answer is..no.. I can't be your boyfriend."

SeenHe apart from his heartfelt defeat,he somehow still hoped for a change of heart. He was a persistent man and refused to give up easily. Perhaps he had lost a battle but not the war. He intended to keep pursuing Jungkook until he got what he wanted. Him as his boyfriend. He got curious to know more about the man that hurt Kookie but now wasn't the time. He'd find out soon enough and eliminate the competition with every means possible.

"I could never hate you Kookie. I'm willing to wait till the day you change your mind and see I'm the only one for you. The man that hurt you is a fool and can't value your love but I can. His loss is my gain. You might not love me now but you will in the future." 

His overconfidence and slightly arrogant words stunned the younger and not in a pleasant way. He still didn't get it. It was like talking to a brick wall. Like he was competing with a rival and the prize was Jungkook. His old, cocky self emerged and scared he might send him to the bloody hell he asked him." Could we please go? I want to go home now."

" Whatever you want." SeenHe paid the bill and they walked outside to the car. The ride home was quiet as none of them attempted to start a conversation. Parking the car in front of the main entrance, SeenHe helped him get out and just when Jungkook thought they'd bid goodnight and get this over with, the man snatched his waist with one hand,drawing him closer while the other gripped his jaw, aggressively pressing their lips together, trying to force Kook to open his mouth and tongue kiss him.

 His hand trailed from his waist to his ass, squeezing it and at the same time rubbing his hard-on on the younger's thigh,moans eluding his lips.

The younger felt disgusted and appalled at the unexpected move. His hands formed fists to the side and at the man's aggressiveness he answered by bringing his both hands on his chest and violently jostled him." Stop it! Don't touch me like that!" An revolting and unpleasant sickness stirring his stomach.

" What the fuck is going on?" A loud, angry voice made them wriggle their heads.

 Yoongi! 

And he looked outraged in a way that brought shivers of fear to SeenHe. He took a few menacing steps towards them and stood between them, growling.

" Jungkook go inside the house. NOW!" he yelled, unable to control his raging heart. Coming home from his trip,finding out the two of them had gone out to dinner date, his guts were screaming 'danger' so he was lurking,hidden behind a big bush in the dark, at the west side of the entrance.

Jungkook ran like his life was in danger, forgetting to close the door." What the fuck are you doing? No means no. You don't force yourself to someone who doesn't want you. You'd better pull yourself together or it will end badly. Got it? Now get the fuck out of here!" 

The man left with his tail between his legs, thinking he'd find a way to ease Yoongi's wrath and gain his sympathy once again. Yoongi entered the house, banging the door behind him and cursing loudly,marching to the living room where the rest were gathered.

" Want to know what your dear boy did to your son?" he asked Namjoon, who looked puzzled." He tried to force himself on Kook. He's lucky I didn't have my gun because I'd put a bullet straight to his fucken head!"

" Kook, is this true? Did he hurt you?" Namjoon inquired calmly but inside he was boiling with fury but the younger didn't reply. He kept staring at the floor, fidgeting and shaken up by what had happened before.

Jin stepped in and repeated the question."Baby did he hurt you? Because if he did I'm gonna kill him!" Another one fuming in anger.

" Papa,please..not now." Jungkook begged Jin, lifting his hand to huss him.

" Jungkook, this is a serious matter." Jin noted and judging from the horrified look on his face it was definitely true.

" That doesn't concern you! You've done enough but this time I won't let you dictate me what to do or feel."

" Baby, we have your best interest at heart.." Namjoon chipped in but immediately regretted it.

" What do you want to know? We had dinner and it was awkward. Then he decided to confess his love for me but I don't love him. I don't want him. I can't see him as my boyfriend. Questions answered."He sniffled,boiling with anger.

Jin was up in arms at Namjoon and his idiotic ideas that led to today's events, whereas Yoongi avoided staring at Jimin in fear of snubbing.

" Your protege couldn't handle my rejection very well!" He cropped up his head and this time his eyes showed determination."I'm sorry to disappoint everyone but unfortunately I'm still in love with Taehyung and it won't change! I know you love me and want what's best for me but enough is enough! Forcing me to be with another man.. insisting I move on and let go..it's killing me! I don't want to forget him! I can't forget him! I need time and peace and to be left alone! To cry and shout and grieve for what I've lost. Me not you!To accept the rejection and find the strength to deal with it in my own way! I don't want more dates or to have fun pretending nothing happened when I'm dying inside.I'm sick and tired of trying to please you and hurt me! I'm hurting! I don't want to have someone else's hand groping my ass and acting like he owns me! I belong to Taehyung whether you like it or not! So leave me alone! All of you!" He ran up the stairs and locked himself in his room. 

He needed to be alone to lick his wounds because they were plenty and bleeding. It was time to put two and two together and decide his next steps. Alone and with no one telling him what to do,taking decisions for him with the pretext of knowing what's best for him. He loved Taehyung and it wouldn't change any time soon.

Angrily he threw away his clothes,ran directly to the bathroom and got under the shower. The sound of water running was exhilarating. Warm steams, the scent of vanilla filled the room. The moment the first drops touched his body a satisfying sensation moistened his skin,washing away the feeling of dirtiness from SeenHe's hands and lips. If he hadn't frozen,he would have punched his arrogant face!

Why didn't he? Probably because his aggressiveness was unexpected and startled him.The man had always been cautious and self-contained,never losing control and behaving like a gentleman but tonight he crossed the line.

As he got out of the shower and wrapped a towel around his waist, he took one good look of himself in the mirror and hated what he saw. He no longer had chubby cheeks,his skin was pale and gloomy and the brightness in his eyes was gone. That's what happens when you're depressed, hurting, sleep and food are the least of your worries. He dried his hair and returned to his room to put on some clean clothes. Five minutes later,in his cozy black pyjamas,he was lying in bed under the covers, staring at the ceiling. Something that had become a habit over the past few months.

What really burnt his tormented soul was his undying need for Taehyung..His master..It had been weeks..months since the moment his skin felt his sizzling touch. Since his body had experienced passion,lust and pain, sweltering him to the core. He was unease,begging to be touched one last time. Imploring to feel the ecstasy only he could give him. No other man was powerful enough to possess him. No other man would ever touch him. His body was trained to accept only Taehyung's touches.

His phone on the nightstand vibrated but he intentionally ignored it knowing who it was. However it kept beeping, making him jittery and anxious. He grabbed the phone and read the five messages the man had sent.

 ' I'm sorry about tonight. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable.'

 ' Please talk to me.'

 ' Give me another chance Jungkook. Please!'

 ' Please Kookie..answer me..please..'

 'Don't ignore me. I'm begging you!'

Each message was the same. Saying sorry, begging for another chance, pleading for an answer.Persistent as usual but this time Jungkook was determined to draw boundaries and not give him false hopes. They could coexist as friends if he was willing to accept it, but nothing more.

He didn't feel like answering so he switched off his phone, placed it back on the nightstand and rotated his body, folding his arm under his head,closing his eyes and shutting all thoughts out.

He loved Taehyung and as much as it hurt, he would have to deal with it and find a way to think only of the good times they had and cope with his absence.

______

Downstairs his family had mixed, conflicted feelings. Irritation,confusion,anger,sadness and guilt and some were astonished. Jin and Yoongi had the urge to kill him plain and simple whereas Namjoon was baffled at SeenHe's troubled behaviour and Jimin was feeling too guilty thinking it was his fault, since he was the one insisting on Kook getting over Taehyung, pushing him in SeenHe's arms.

" We need to figure out how to help Kook and get SeenHe out of his life. The guy is trouble. And to be clear I don't like him and I'll do whatever it takes for him to leave Kook alone." Yoongi was the first to talk with honesty.

" I agree. Never liked the man. He's got shifty eyes." Jin noted in full support of Yoongi." He pretends to be kind but I believe he's a cunning weasel. He's got you all fooled into thinking he cares for Kook while in fact he just wants to get into his pants."

Namjoon was quietly sitting in the corner of the couch, hunched forward,his elbows leaning on his knees." How could I have been so wrong? I honestly believed he was an honourable man. He never gave me any reason to doubt him." He shook his head.

" The fact that he's an excellent officer doesn't mean he'll be a good potential boyfriend." Jin contradicted him." He is clearly a wimp and incapable of making our son happy. Jungkook doesn't love him. We should trust our son's judgement. He knows best." 

" I only wanted to help Kook. I never thought it would come to this." Namjoon excused his behaviour.

" I warned you not to stick your nose to someone else's business. Did you hear me? No!Now I hate telling you 'I told you so'." Jin said in a snap.

" Aren't you gonna say something?" Yoongi asked his husband. Jimin was standing up, gobbling on his nails, his gaze fixed on the stairs. He could forget the look of despair on Kook's face.

" I didn't mean to get involved in his life.I wanted him to be happy." Jimin mumbled but didn't fare to look at his husband.

" Your intentions were good but the outcome was disastrous." Yoongi replied." When will you understand that it isn't about what you want but what Kook needs. And he obviously doesn't need that bastard."

" I wanted him to forget about Taehyung and find someone more suitable. A man who could love him and understand how damn lucky he is to have Kook in his life."

" And who appointed you God? You can't make his decisions for him. He's a big boy Jimin. You've got no right telling him what he should and shouldn't do.He can take care of himself." the man insisted." And I repeat this isn't about you. What you want. What you need." 

" I'm sorry..I shouldn't have muscled in but I thought since Taehyung doesn't love him.."

" That's where you're wrong." Yoongi cut him off." Taehyung loves him very much. So much,that he's willing to stay out of his life and let him find happiness elsewhere because he's scared of messing it up. Of harming him. You see things aren't always black and white. Sometimes they're grey."

Jimin's body suddenly rotated and his eyes popped out." How..how do you know this? Is he in Seoul? Has he returned?"

Yoongi moved next to Jin, standing beside him, slightly tossing his head to the side."I flew to Vegas, saw him, punched him, had an interesting,little chat with him and he admitted he loves Kook more than anything. Well, more than he believes." His voice indicated proudness.

Namjoon promptly jumped up and glanced at his husband, knitting his brows in suspicion."You knew about this?"

" What do you think? I gave him my jet."

" And didn't bother telling me?"

" Did you tell me when you stupidly invited that idiot to our party and into our son's life?"Jin wiggled his perfectly shaped brows.

Arguing with Jin had only had one outcome. Jin's victory and the others losing. He had an answer for everything." Ok..point taken." he admitted defeated.

" I'm always right honey!" Jin gloated and smiled.

Jimin reluctantly walked towards Yoongi." Does he really love him?" 

 The man held his hand and surprisingly smiled." He'd burn the world down for him. His words,not mine." 

" Then shouldn't we do something? If he understood his mistakes and he loves Kook and he's willing to be with him, shouldn't we help them?" 

" Wow! You never seize to amaze me,baby. A few weeks ago you got mad at the sound of his name and threw daggers at him and now you want to help him get back with your brother?" 

"I want to help my brother and if he can promise to make him happy I can put aside my anger." Jimin responded.

" So you don't have the urge to kill him anymore?"

" I do..but if he becomes part of the family I can torture him as much as I want for the rest of our lives!" Jimin joked and cunningly smiled back, wiggling his eyebrows.

"Great!" Jin exclaimed, clapping both hands."Because we've got a plan!"

_____

" What now? More advice? More scolding? What?" Taehyung vented at Yosef at the other end of the line.

" Still waiting for an answer."

" I'm not going and stop calling me every half an hour!"

" Fat chance! You won't get rid of me unless I hear the answer I want." 

" It's better If I don't show my face in Seoyl. It will complicate matters.Jungkook has moved on. I don't want to mess things up."

" Better for who? That idiot? He doesn't stand a chance!"Yosef spoke out, irked by Taehyung's stubborn refusal.

" For Jungkook. I don't give a fuck about that idiot! He needs to forget.. I'm bad for him, Yosef." the man insisted, sadness coated his voice. His heart clinched,his head tossed back to prevent his tears from falling. His Jungkook..his doll in the arms of an idiot. Doing the things they were doing. The things he was supposed to have. The happy moments he could share with him.

"And people call you smart!Brhhh! You're a fucken moron. That idiot, don't know his name, can't make Jungkook happy. Only you can. So quit feeling sorry for yourself,pack your bags and go!" 

" I said no!" He banged his hand on the desk."I've caused enough damage already! It's about time I gave him what he needs."

" YOU! HE NEEDS YOU! Yoongi told you. You'll find how to handle your situation along the way. Both of you. Together."

" I hate repeating myself! I'm bad for him. I can't offer him anything but pain, insecurity and misery. My enemies are lurking to discover my weakness. Imagine if they find out about him. His life will be in danger."

" I'm so done with you! You disappoint me! The Taehyung I know would have fought tooth and nail to get what he wanted and send everyone to hell. Swallow down his fears and insecurities and claim his man. It's time you stop punishing yourself for the life you live,the path you took and the choices you've made. You've got one chance..just one. Don't lose it." Yosef jumped down his throat and cut the call.

Taehyung regretted the moment he told him about Jungkook. He kept asking, ordering, pressuring him to make a decision. How could he go? Face them as if nothing had happened? But what scared him the most was seeing Jungkook with his boyfriend.. holding hands, kissing, smiling. It was unbearable and soul consuming, strangling his resilience and facing the stark reality was more than he could sustain.

Knowing what he could have and deliberately gave up. The emotions of loss and sadness were attacking his senses, drowning him to the depths of the ocean between them. He lit another cigarette,sucking in two puffs,slurching back in his chair. He was swamped with work and his mind refused to concentrate.

He has always made fun of love and those who were head over heels, dismissing it as a weak, unnecessary emotion. In his mind love hurt and caused problems,turning a person into a fragile and vulnerable jerk. V wasn't weak. On the contrary,he was decisive, ruthless and fearless. His horrific past acted as a shield to avoid understanding his true self and inner thoughts, screaming to be heard.

It led him to deny his true nature and lose himself into the dark, lustful world of dominance. Until he crossed paths with Jungkook. He made him question his decisions and saw right through him. It was the beginning of the end for V. He clearly wanted to be loved, accepted and pampered. To have that one person,the right one, to care and protect and give him the world to.

Not his world. Jungkook didn't fit in. His world,his reality could traumatize the strongest person let alone a boy like Jungkook. Protected and shield by his family and guarded by the harsh reality. Taehyung was convinced more than ever that he had made the right choice by letting him go.

He shook the thoughts and got down to business. He had casinos to run and a notorious reputation to maintain. Work was the best medicine to take his mind off of his pain.Jungkook would eventually find happiness and he'd simply exist to pay off his debts to society.

______

Jungkook was having a hard time concentrating on his work. The hours were passing slowly at a snail's pace and SeenHe bombarding him with calls, messages, bouquets of flowers and boxes of snacks and candies wasn't helping.

His nonstop, perpetual behaviour was crashing his patience. Not to mention,his office looked like a flower shop and a convenient store, making him the target of teasing by his colleagues. When he finished his work,tidied his desk he grabbed his belmet and got ready to go home, stepping outside the gallery he encountered SeenHe, waiting for him on the pavement at the side of the road.

He blew huffs and stood there unable to move. He wasn't ready to face him and frankly he didn't want to. " SeenHe."

" Hi Jungkook." His hands were deep in his pockets and gave a timid nod that was obviously betraying his nervousness." Sorry for coming out of the blue but I was worried about you. You haven't answered my calls or texted me back."

" Perhaps I had a bloody good reason. Did you think about that?" He didn't mean to be harsh or rude but he couldn't keep quiet anymore. He had reached his limits and it was bloody time he spoke his mind.

The man lowered his head and sighed, hiding a sinister grin." My mistake..I needed to see you to make sure you're fine after what happened. I've been a total jerk and crossed the line. I'm sorry for making you uncomfortable. I promise not to do it again. Could you give me another chance?"

Jungkook seemed sceptical and chewed his bottom lip. His guts were warning him not to fall for his kind words but his guilty conscience wouldn't let him find peace. It was partly his fault for letting him believe he stood a chance but he had to be sincere. " We can try and be friends but I can't be your boyfriend.I love another man and it won't change. It was a mistake going out with you having someone else in my heart but you have no excuse for trying to kiss me that way."

" I'm sorry. I got carried away by my love for you."he explained calmly but the sincerity in his brown eyes faded away.

" Control your urges SeenHe because I don't see you that way and I'm being honest. You're lucky my hyung didn't kill you."

" I've disappointed Yoongi and Namjoon. They've been nothing but kind to me and I thought it was my duty to talk to them and apologise. They seemed understanding and willing to give me another chance to prove my serious intentions for you."

Molted anger rolled through him,almost choking him. He puffed out his chest,chin lifted up and hands on his waist." Why on earth should you apologise to my family behind my back? This is between you and me. My family has nothing to do with us and you shouldn't involve them. I make my own decisions and their opinion is irrelevant."

" I work with them. I didn't want a stupid misunderstanding to create false impressions. I see them every day. They accepted me in their home and I nearly ruined their trust in me." the man excused his behaviour, making Jungkook even more furious.

"Stupid misunderstanding? Is this what you call, you trying to forcefully kiss me and touching my ass after I specifically told you I don't have those sort of feelings for you!" 

"No..no..you got me wrong. I explained that I got carried away. I'm sorry I talked to your family without telling you." he apologised but deep inside he didn't believe a word he said. He knowingly went behind his back, hoping to earn their sympathy and help.

" Don't do that again!" Jungkook warned him strictly." Leave them out of this. They can't help you or change my mind. I love another man and honestly I don't want to forget him."

SeenHe's expression turned from gloomy to deviant and the blood was drained from his face. He had high expectations from this meeting to deal with being rejected again. He hadn't lost hope though. If he played his cards right,looked repentant and acted as a friend,he stood a chance of gaining his sympathy first, his trust and his heart later on. Take advantage of his guilt and turn it into a valuable ally.

 He wanted Jungkook more than words could describe and he hated losing. He'd find a way to earn his family's favour and use it to his advantage. The first step was already done. He had talked to Namjoon and the rest of the family,apologised and despite their aloof behaviour,he could tell he had created doubts.

" I'm willing to take what you can give me Jungkook. I don't want to lose you from my life and being friends with you will make me very happy. I promise I'll never repeat the same mistake and value your friendship." He took reluctant,small steps towards the younger but keeping a safe distance not wanting to pressure him further.

" Fine. Let's take things slowly to see if a friendship could work and please stop sending me gifts at work or at home. I prefer keeping my private life private."

" Of course. No more gifts. Got it. May I give you a lift home?" 

" I've got my bike so no."

" Can I at least take you out at the weekend? Movies and street food?" 

Jungkook squeezed the helmet in his hand and sighed, chewing his lips. " I'll think about it." A big, fat lie because he didn't intend to go out with him during nighttime." Got to go. See you." He walked past him, crossing the road,put on his helmet, got on his bike and drove off.

SeenHe watched him as the bike disappeared into the road and cunningly grinned." You'll be mine, Jungkook. I always get what I want.'

Jungkook turned down his offer for the movies and as the days went by SeenHe somehow found a way to invade his life no matter how hard the younger tried to show him it was vain to try. He was polite but kept a safe distance.

The man seemed willing to develop and cultivate a friendship between them and the few times they had gone out it was with Jungkook's friends. However his pals weren't so enthusiastic about the older. Eunwoo said he had shifty eyes and Mingyu rolled his eyes every time SeenHe talked. Ban Chan was giving him weird looks and Yugyeom seemed to be bored by his constant rumbling and found his politeness suspicious and him wily.

Jungkook felt safe being with the company of his friends and always declined the man's offers to drive him home, saying they would drop him off. The man's patience was tested and was making remarkable efforts to put up with those brats, getting in the way. However, he pretended to be well-mannered and friendly,not giving Jungkook any reason to doubt his good intentions.

His next move involved persuading Jungkook to let him escort him to MinJoon's and Hyunjin's party anniversary. He had met the couple a few times and had attended dinners at their house and they were friendly. He mistakenly thought if he attained their acceptance, he could easily melt down Jungkook's resistance.

The night of the anniversary party was approaching, three more days to go and he had successfully managed to flex Jungkook's objections and get invited to the party as his date. 

SeenHe for the win or so he thought!