Mafia

8. Jealousy

"Nam Joon. Why are you smiling?" asks Jin.

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"Nothing."

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Jin goes back to choose the oranges. Nam Joon secretly takes another pic. Jin looks cute when he is picking his groceries. The way he is pouting when he is thinking.

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As usual, Nam Joon flashes his black credit card to pay their groceries. The cashier lady winks an eye to him when she settles the payment.

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She says politely, "Hope you enjoy our service here, Sir."

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Her words might be formal. But her tone is far more seductive. She is referring to another type of service. From Nam Joon's grin, he got the hint.

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Jin picks up the paper bags and walks away from the cashier while Nam Joon replies to the woman.

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"Hey, wait for me! Why are you leaving just like that?" asks Nam Joon.

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"I'm hungry."

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"Again? You sure eat a lot."

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Jin says sourly, "Yeah, I'm a pig. Oink, oink."

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Nam Joon laughs a little. He still doesn't understand why Jin got upset.

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Women are staring him whenever he passes them. Get a grip, Ladies. I know Nam Joon is a cool guy.

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Jin stops walking. There is a couple standing not too far in front of them. The men are kissing, totally ignored the world. People tend to judge gays negatively.

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They are so brave. They don't care about the other's opinion.

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Jin glances at Nam Joon.

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I want him. I'm scared.

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He looks away from the gay couples.

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Nam Joon notices Jin got many stares whenever he walks passed others. Men and women alike. He is the type of man that attract both sex.

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He puts his arm on Jin's shoulder as a claim on him. The gays in the mall seem to realize it. They look jealous. The women don't react the same way. Or maybe they are still hoping Jin is straight.

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Nam Joon grabs the bags from Jin's hands.

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He says, "Let me put the bags into the car. We could get something to eat later."

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"Okay."

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(Nam Joon)

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Jin suddenly asks, "You dressed up today. Give totally different vibe. Why?"

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"It's like our unofficial date. Of course I have to look good."

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Jin smiles brightly.

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He protests half hearted, "This is no date."

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"You look very handsome today."

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A simple praise from Nam Joon makes him swoon.

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The bags are stored in the car.

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Nam Joon asks, "What do you want to eat?"

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"Actually I'm not that hungry yet."

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"Are you sure? I don't mind to eat now."

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Jin smiles when he says, "Could we watch a movie? Keanu Reeves' John Wick 2. They said it's even better than the first one."

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"Keanu Reeves? Why not?"

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"He is a handsome actor. Maybe the red pill made him look the same. He doesn't seem to age at all."

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Suddenly Nam Joon closes Jin's eyes with both hands.

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"Nam Joon ah. This isn't funny at all."

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"Keep your eyes for me only. Don't go and drool on another man."

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Jin slaps his hands away from him.

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He teases, "My eyes. I could see anyone I favor."

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Nam Joon whispers, "You're mine. I won't let anyone take you away from me. Remember that."

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Oh, I want to kiss him. Promise him I only belong to him. If only I'm brave enough...

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Jin looks another way.

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He only says, "Go and buy the tickets. The movie will start soon."

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*****

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Jin looks at the popcorns stand. He looks at the upcoming movie ads. The movie theatre is quite packed today.

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Jungkook would love to watch the sequel of John Wick. He did enjoy the first movie. Now he is training to be the next John Wick. Life is an irony.

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A cold cola glass touches his cheek and brings him mind back to reality again.

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"What are you thinking? You have been staring him for a long time."

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Nam Joon sounds upset.

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Jin just realizes there is a handsome man sitting in front of him since the beginning. The way that man stares him. He is a gay too.

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"Nope. Nothing. Let's go," says Jin.

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The guy in front of him winks an eye to Jin. He pretends not to see it. Nam Joon is glaring at the stranger.

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The movie is good. It does nothing to lift his mood. Jin still looks blue when they are heading home.

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Red traffic light. The car stops. Nam Joon couldn't drive so there is a special driver for him.

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Nam Joon and Jin are sitting in the back seat.

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Nam Joon slaps Jin's thigh when he asks, "Why are you staring him? I'm not good looking enough for you?"

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"No. I'm sorry. I was just thinking about something else. He was just there. I wasn't staring him."

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Nam Joon stares out of a window. Jin looks sincere enough. That guy is super handsome. Maybe he was shy to admit it.

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He is still silent so Jin says, "Sorry. I ruined your day. I'll make it up to you."

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"Jinnie, don't make a promise you can't keep."

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The hunger in his eyes makes Jin looks another way.

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Nam Joon sighs. He rubs his neck.

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Green light. The car is moving again.

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Nam Joon lowers his head and bites Jin's ear gently. Sending thrill, turning him on.

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He whispers, "I'm a jealous man, Jinnie. If you kept doing that, I have to punish you in my bed."

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