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I do wish humans could express themselves more clearly. A simple ’yes, what you did hurt me’ would be much preferable to hidden grudges that lead to unpleasant things.

-Angel Martinez

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"Can't sleep."

Jimin heard a voice as he jumped, startled.

He turned around only to see Mr. Kim walking towards him with a soft smile.

He smiled back and crossed his arms on the chest, hugging himself tightly.

"You should not be out this late, it's really cold." Said the elder and stood beside him now.

They both looked in the front, the garden was covered with snow but it still looked beautiful.

"Too much on my mind." Said Jimin softly.

Mr. Kim stared at him for a second.

"Let's sit for a while." He said and pulled the younger to a bench.

Jimin nodded and sat down with him.

It was quiet for a while.

"You know I invited Yoongi here purposely." The elder started and the younger turned to look at him confused.

"Why ?"

Mr. Kim sighed.

"I am not blind, Jimin. I very well known that you and Taehyung are hiding something from me."

"There's a reason on why Tae brought you here. "

Jimin's breath hitched but he didn't say anything.

"You are going through something." Said the elder and eyed the bandaged on other's wrist.

And when the younger noticed it, he tried to hide them with the sleeves of his sweater.

"I also know that you don't want to tell me what's really going on. And I respect it. "

"But as someone older than you. May I tell you something ? "He asked softly in a caring tone.

The younger nodded hesitantly.

"Don't hide your feelings, Jimin. It makes your heart heavier and you feel dejected."

"The feelings suffocate you. It's never good."

"And I know it's tough, to express yourself and your feelings sometimes. You feel overwhelmed. But try your best and do it. "

"You will feel much lighter. "

"Now, I was not sure if you are having some trouble with Yoongi or not."

"But still, I only invited him here to help you and him."

"Because you definitely need to talk to someone and that someone is not Taehyung or me."

"It's your husband. The one with whom you are going to spend your rest of your life with."

"Every marriage goes under some tests and the only way to pass that test is to communicate."

"Don't hide away your feelings. Tell him what hurt you and what made you feel like this."

"If you won't tell him, how would he know ?"

"I was same as you in past. Hiding my feelings, never telling someone what I felt. "

"And when I married Taehyung's mom. I continued to hide my true feelings. But--but she was one persistent woman. With her efforts I finally opened up and let me tell you I felt a lot more happier." There was so much fondness in his voice.

Jimin couldn't stop himself from smiling at that even when his eyes stung with tears.

"You loved her a lot." He commented and Mr. Kim chuckled.

"Yes, I love her so much. We had an arrange marriage. I never thought it would change to love but it did. And those years were the best years of my life. "

"I don't know if I'm right or not. I'm just making an assumption and giving you an advice on that. "

"Give yourself and Yoongi a chance. Don't hide. "

"You're just like my son. I wouldn't want to see you sad. "

A few tears escaped younger's eyes.

They sat in silence for a while, trying to collect their own thoughts.

"I apologise if I went out of the line here. I don't have any ill intention. I want you to be happy."

"Please forgive me. "

Jimin shook his head and denied.

"Don't apologise, please. It's okay. "

"I am okay. "He sniffled.

Mr. Kim gave him a comforting smile.

"Shall we go inside ? It's getting colder." He said.

"Yes. "

Jimin got up with him and they slowly went inside the mansion.

★★★★★★★

Taehyung was all smiles in the morning.

With his dad and Jimin he gave all the servants their gifts and decorated the big tree in the living room.

They decided to open up all the gifts later at night with Jungkook and Yoongi.

Jimin was with him all the time. The elder also smiled sometimes.

"Make sure the deserts are not served right after everyone is finished with dinner and don't make the food,too spicy." He said to the cook.

"Also only one bottle of champagne should be on the table."

Taehyung really didn't want to add the drink because Jimin was trying to leave his old habits but he was sure that his dad, Jungkook and Yoongi would definitely atleast have one glass.

He just hopes that Jimin would be able to able to control himself in the presence of his husband.

"Yes, sir."

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Taehyung descended down the stairs after getting ready for the night.

His dad was already waiting in the living room.

As soon as Mr. Kim saw his son. He hugged him.

"You worked so efficiently, today. It must have been tough but you managed. I am proud of you." He said and Taehyung's lips curved upwards.

"Thankyou,dad."

Just than Jimin entered the room and they pulled back.

Mr. Kim gestured him to come closer.

"You both look so beautiful." He said and patted them on the head out of affection.

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The driver parked the car right in front of the Kim mansion.

Yoongi and Jungkook got out and fixed their suits.

The driver lifted all the bags they brought and followed them inside.

A big gorgeous bouquet of flowers in younger's hand.

★★★★★★★

Yoongi and Jungkook walked inside only to be greeted by Mr. Kim , who was already waiting for them.

"Merry Christmas,dad."

"Merry Christmas,Mr. Kim. "They both said at the same time and bowed.

The elder smiled and said the greetings back.

Jimin and Taehyung stood a little behind the elder.

"Come in, we were just waiting for you to start the dinner." Said Mr. Kim.

"Give your coats to him. "A servant walked towards them and took their long fur coats and other servant took the bags from their driver.

"Thankyou for inviting us, here. "Smiled Jungkook and passed the bouquet to him.

His father in law chuckled and took it.

The elder pulled Yoongi inside and Jimin followed them.

Taehyung was about to do the same but stopped when he heard the loud clearing of throat.

He turned around to see Jungkook moving towards him with a smile on his face.

When his husband was near him. Taehyung could smell the familiar cologne.

Jungkook put his hand in the blazer and pulled out a rose for him.

Taehyung blushed and took the rose from him.

"Thankyou. "He said softly.

Jungkook chuckled.

"You're welcome."

"Come on let's join them. "Said the elder and intervened their fingers.

Taehyung nodded shyly and walked with him.

★★★★★★★

Jimin stared at the bottle of champagne silently.

No doubt, he wanted it but still he clenched his fist and looked away.

Yoongi was sitting beside him and was busy talking with Mr. Kim.

He was uncomfortable but could hold himself.

"What is Jin and Namjoon doing tonight anyway ?" Asked Mr. Kim.

"They have been invited to celebrate with kids at the orphanage." Answered Yoongi and took a sip of the alcoholic beverage.

Yoongi was confused because Jimin didn't have any drink in his hand but he shrugged that thought.

Jungkook quietly thanked his husband. When Taehyung placed more meat on his plate.

"Jungkook, actually I wanted to talk to you." Said Mr. Kim.

"Yes,Dad."The said latter looked at him.

"You know when your marriage was set, Taehyung was studying in England. "

Jungkook nodded for him to continue.

"We called him here abruptly. My poor child was not able to finish his studies. "

"When he came back here. It was a mess and everyone forgot about it. "

"He didn't even remind me. "

"So, I want for him to continue his studies and finish his course." Explained Mr. Kim and Taehyung smiled looking at him with love.

"Sure, I agree. Taehyung should continue his studies. He can do an online course." Said Yoongi.

"Definitely, Dad. I'll do something about it. I'll make sure Taehyung finishes his studies."

Jungkook planned about telling his secretary to find a course for his husband that fit his schedule.

"That reminds me what course did you do,Jimin ? "

Jimin eyes widened and he turned to look at the elder.

"I was in the last year of my fine arts course. When I got married." He answered and Yoongi stared at him in disbelief.

He didn't know about this. He could have helped him and let his husband finish the course.

"You should complete it, too. "

Jimin gave a stiff nod.

"I'll think about it. I don't really have that much interest in arts now. "He said.

"Yeah,do so. It's your choice afterall." Said the elder and changed the topic.

But Yoongi refused to let this topic go.

He is for sure talking to Jimin about it.

★★★★★★★

Taehyung sighed in relief when the dinner was over. Nothing went wrong and he was happy about it.

They moved to the living room to open the presents they bought for each other and the ones that Jungkook's driver carried earlier.

Taehyung squealed silently when his dad passed him three presents, Jungkook gave him two, Jimin also two and surprisingly Yoongi one.

He got Gucci handbag, shoes and clothes from his dad.

"Thankyou." He smiled adorably.

When he opened Jungkook's he gasped.

"That's a rare set. Thankyou so much, Jungkook. "

He got the all the parts of his one of the favourite books, clothes and some accessories.

His husband just rubbed his nape awkwardly and smiled.

Jimin gave him a pendant and bracelet and they were really pretty and expensive.

Yoongi gave him an iPad.

Jimin also got same stuff from Mr. Kim like Taehyung. Jungkook gave his hyung a brand new phone.

And his husband, Yoongi gave him a bottle of Chanel perfume and earrings.

Jungkook and Yoongi got new shoes, watches and rings.

But what surprised others was when Taehyung got a phone call and how he dashed outside after that.

Jungkook furrowed his eyebrows and was about to stand up to follow him.

When the younger walked in with a small puppy in his hands.

Another dog but bigger in size was also following him behind.

Mr. Kim stood up shocked.

"What's this, Tae ? "

Taehyung giggled when the puppy in his hands licked his face.

"Merry Christmas, Dad. I got you two new friends."

"Now this home will be alot less empty. "

The dogs were Mr. Kim's present along with new suit and watch given by others.

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Taehyung grinned when his dad laughed. He was warming up to the dogs.

He just didn't want his dad to feel alone.

Yoongi stood up and nodded at Jungkook.

"I think it's getting late Mr. Kim we should go now. "He said.

And the elder looked at them with a smile.

"Don't be ridiculous. It's snowing outside. The roads are covered with snow. "

"Stay here for tonight."

"And no, I won't hear anything you say." He said when he saw Jungkook opening his mouth to protest.

Yoongi stared at him helplessly but Mr. Kim just shook his head walked away.

"You both are not leaving."

★★★★★★★

"So- "started Jungkook when they stood in Taehyung's room.

"Your room is beautiful. "

"Thankyou. "Replied his husband.

"Do you need to change ? I think I can find some clothes to change in. "

"Yes, that would be great. Thankyou."

Jungkook shuffled around the room after he changed his clothes in bathroom.

He can't possibly sleep in some other room here.

He walked to the couch and started moving all the decorative pillows to the table.

Taehyung walked in the room.

"What are you doing ? "He asked confused.

"Making some space for myself."

"Why ? "

"I'm sleeping on the couch." Said Jungkook as it was obvious.

The younger shook his head.

"No, you are not."

"Where am I sleeping, than ?" Questioned Jungkook.

On the bed.Shrugged the younger and the elder chocked on his spit a little.

"On the bed ?"

"Yes. "

"Together ? "

"Yes."

"The couch is small and uncomfortable. Besides the bed is big enough for both of us. "

"Are-are you sure ? "Stuttered the elder.

"Yeah."

Taehyung turned the lights off and moved to sit on the bed.

Jungkook didn't want to make the younger uncomfortable but it looked like he didn't have any problem. So he also sat down on the other side of the bed.

He made sure to keep distance between them.

"Don't be awkward, Jungkook. It's okay."

"You'll stay on your side and me on mine."

Taehyung gave a comforting smile and he nodded.

They both laid down. But still kept their distance, respecting each other's space.

"Good night, Jungkook. "Whispered Taehyung.

The elder smiled and turned to face him.

Taehyung was also facing him and his eyes were closed, a soft pout on his lips.

"Taehyung."He muttered.

The other hummed in reply.

"You looked so beautiful,today."

"You also looked handsome." Said the younger sleepily.

Jungkook grinned and closed his eyes.

"Good night."

★★★★★★★

Yoongi opened the cuff buttons of his shirt.

He also got out of his blazer and unbuttoned the top buttons of his shirt.

He was going to sleep on the couch.

Jimin and him didn't even talk for once.

The younger sat on the bed.

The lights were off. But the light of the moon made it easier for them to see..

Yoongi was about to lay down when the other's phone rang.

Jimin checked the caller and put the phone down.

He's not answering it.

The phone didn't stop buzzing for a while.

The elder sighed.

"Who is it ? "He asked, startling Jimin for a second.

The younger gulped.

"My mother. "