Fair Trade | Namgi
Meeting
Mrs.Kim
Joonie this is Yoongi.
Namjoon sits down on the couch right beside her.
He nods politely to the man in front of him and bows to the woman besides him, whom he assumes as Yoongi's mother.
He was quite surprised when his mom told him whom they are meeting today.
He knew he was going to marry someone on account to his parents but he didn't knew the person his parents selected will be his ex-bestfriend.
It's been 15 years since he last saw Yoongi.
He doesn't even know if the male remembers him or not.
However, he didn't question it and went accordingly.
Mrs.Kim
We have already decided your wedding dates, all you need to do is clear your schedule for the week.
Namjoon nods, trying hard not to be awkward.
Mrs.Kim
Do you wanna talk to each other?
He glanced at Yoongi permission and the male looked very awkward and uncomfortable.
Yoongi closes his knees tightly, as if keeping himself from squirming.
Kim Namjoon
Is that okay for you Yoongi?
Their gazes met for the split of second before Yoongi looks down on to his lap, nodding.
Namjoon moves out of the couch, Namjoon following behind him quietly.
Once they reach the balcony, Namjoon stands close to the wall and Yoongi further away, keeping more distance than needed.
He started awkwardly, not knowing what to say.
Min Yoongi
I don't want to get married..
Yoongi suddenly says, his voice small.
Namjoon didn't get offended, infact he feel the same way.
He is not ready to marry yet.
Namjoon is hopeless romantic person, where in his head imagined his lover to meet in a library or art gallery he goes sometimes but reality hit him hard.
Kim Namjoon
Neither, do I.
Yoongi sighs, his hands clutching the black railing tightly.
Namjoon expects him to say something more but when he stays quiet, he takes the initiative of starting the real conversation.
Kim Namjoon
Why did you agree?
Yoongi stares at him, confused which makes Namjoon panic a little.
Kim Namjoon
To marry me, I mean.
Min Yoongi
My parents wishes me to marry you.
Min Yoongi
I've never denied their wishes.
Namjoon feels him on spiritual level.
He have never denied his parents either.
Yoongi picks the skin beside his thumb nail not knowing how to form words to tell Namjoon that he just can't oppose is parents for anything.
Kim Namjoon
Is there any reason you don't want to marry me?
Min Yoongi
That's not what I am saying.
Min Yoongi
I don't want to get married in general, not that I don't want to marry you.
Namjoon lets out a revealing breath.
It would have sucked if there was an another reason.
Kim Namjoon
My dad wants me to have good reputation.
Kim Namjoon
I'm gonna be the Ceo of our company.
Kim Namjoon
He is little..
Kim Namjoon
He thinks people will think highly of me and make me look like mature adult rather than just young adult.
Min Yoongi
I know this is weird..but I am agreeing this because of money.
He sighed, a little hesitant.
Min Yoongi
Our company is verge of going bankrupt.
Min Yoongi
If that happens..uh.. they won't allow me to continue my work as a producer..
Namjoon hums sympathetically.
Their situation are so different, yet so similar.
Yoongi is same boat as him.
His soft voice gets Yoongi's attention.
Yoongi stares at him with unreadable expression.
Kim Namjoon
I'm willing to try.
Namjoon smiles, his soft dimples peaking out if his tan cheeks.
It's not a wide grin or anything but it assures Namjoon that it's not going to be bad.
Kim Namjoon
I'm an adopted child.
Namjoon blurts out making Yoongi's mouth apart from surprise.
The male cleared his throat before starting to speak again.
Kim Namjoon
My parents probably didn't told you about this but since you are going to be my husband you have right to know such facts about my life.
Kim Namjoon
I don't know if you are gonna judge me or anything—
Yoongi lightly touches his arm, stopping the male to speak any more.
Namjoon's cheeks burn with embarrassment, after realizing that he just started to ramble.
That was very unprofessional of him.
Min Yoongi
There's nothing wrong being adopted.
Min Yoongi
I won't judge you.
Min Yoongi
I'm literally gay.
Namjoon cracks a genuine smile and chuckled on the joke.
He has expected to be more formal around each other but this easied his mind and heart to relax a bit.
He gets proven wrong when the awkwardness starts to take over once again.
Min Yoongi
I think I should get going.
Scared
Kim Namjoon
Hello Minnie!!!
Namjoon exclaims happily as he enters his brother's house arms extended.
Minjae quickly jumps into his arms, giggling loudly.
Kim Namjoon
What's my favorite boy doing?
Namjoon settles on the couch with Minjae on his lap.
Jeon Jungkook
Joonie Hyung, hey!
Jungkook smiled brightly, watching his brother-in-law, play with his child.
Jeon Jungkook
Should I bring something for you?
Kim Namjoon
A hot chocolate please.
Kim Namjoon
Ofcourse, we can! What do you want to play?
Minjae furrows his eyebrows as he thinks of games they can play.
Namjoon nods with evil grin.
Kim Namjoon
Okay, let's go and disturb Dada.
Kim Namjoon
I'm going to your room.
He carries the toddler in his arms and walked to the bedroom where his brother was deep in sleep.
Namjoon moved closer to the bed and drops Minjae on Seokjin’s stomach making male groan in sleep.
Mijae started to hit Jin's chest with small fist but the male didn't bludge.
He pouted looking at Namjoon who understood his concerns and attacked Jin's feet with tickling causing the male to burst into laughter.
Kim Seok Jin
Ugh. Why are you like this?
Kim Namjoon
Come on Hyung you are no fun.
Jin catches both of Minjae's wrists, stopping him.
Kim Seok Jin
Aren't you also the little devel?
He attacks the child with kisses all over his face making him laugh loudly and fall on to the bed between Seokjin’s leg.
Namjoon coos at the scene as Jungkook enters the room with three mugs.
Jeon Jungkook
You woke up early.
Jungkook chuckled, handing a mug to Namjoon.
He sits beside Jin and pecks his lips who just drops his head on Jungkook's shoulder.
The toddler pouts, on the lack of attention to himself and turns to Namjoon with his best puppy eyes.
Kim Namjoon
I know, I know.
Namjoon smiled and Jin and Jungkook kissing each other than looked at Minjae with weird face.
Kim Namjoon
They are gross.
Kim Seok Jin
Hey! You will know how best this feels, once you get married!!
Jin immediately regrets his words when he saw Namjoon's face falls.
Kim Namjoon
Um..I'll be in the living room.
Namjoon gets up and leaves the room with hot chocolate amd Minjae in his arms.
Kim Seok Jin
I know, I totally forgot he is sensitive to this topic.
Jeon Jungkook
It's okay, just don't do it again.
Jin lays his head on Jungkook's lap and slaps his leg making Jungkook roll his eyes playfully and hit Jin back on his forehead.
Kim Seok Jin
Ouch. I didn't hit you that hard.
Kim Seok Jin
What if I don't? (smirks)
Jeon Jungkook
Oh, teasing is my job.
Jeon Jungkook
Don't take over it.
Kim Seok Jin
Teasing is my job, don't take over it. (mocks)
Jeon Jungkook
Fine. I am going to namjoon to see if he is okay.
Jungkook left the room, rolling his eyes on Jin who just laughed.
Jeon Jungkook
Namjoon Hyung, can I talk to you for a while?
He tried to lay Minjae beside him but toddler has tight grip on his shirt, making it difficult for Namjoon to separate him.
Jeon Jungkook
Are you worried?
Namjoon admits as a sigh leaves his mouth.
Jeon Jungkook
It's okay Hyung, just don't let the feeling consume you totally.
Namjoon nods timidly than looks at Jungkook who softly smiles at him.
Kim Namjoon
What if it doesn't work out?
The flash of insecurities displayed in his dargon eyes as he took deep breath, not wanting to imgine things.
Jeon Jungkook
You can't think something like that Hyung, it's real life not the stories you read that it's impossible or have tragic ending.
Jeon Jungkook
You gotta be positive.
Jeon Jungkook
I know you are. Just give it a go. If things doesn't work out as it should than you can always back out.
Jungkook looks at his Hyung and nods his head.
Namjoon, who always is the one to give him advice and tell him what to do is now wanting Jungkook's reassurance, is not always the scene.
Jungkook smiled, nodding his head and doing what Namjoon needs the most.
Jeon Jungkook
Ofcourse you can. We'll be here for you no matter what.
SeokJin comes from room and sits beside Jungkook, wrapping his hands around his husband's waist from behind and keeping his chin on Jungkook's shoulder.
Kim Seok Jin
Joon, it's gonna be alright.
Kim Namjoon
I don't know..
Kim Seok Jin
Tell me about your soon to be husband.
Kim Namjoon
Didn't you see the picture?
Kim Seok Jin
Yes, I did. But some people look different in pictures and in reality.
Kim Seok Jin
What's your experience with him?
Kim Seok Jin
You said he was your best friend in fifth grade.
Kim Seok Jin
Did he remember you?
Kim Namjoon
I don't think he remembers me anymore.
Jeon Jungkook
Is he good-looking?
Kim Namjoon
To be true, he is.
Kim Namjoon
He have changed a lot, like a lot from when I saw him last time but the thing that didn't change is his height.
Kim Namjoon
He is still shorter than me. (shrugs)
Kim Seok Jin
He is not rude or something like that, right?
Kim Namjoon
I don't think so. He is just too shy.
Jeon Jungkook
Who do you think will be top Jin?
Kim Namjoon
Oh, come on! Not that!—
Kim Seok Jin
I can't say, since I've not seen them together but I think Namjoon will be the one taking his cøck.
Kim Namjoon
You should now shut the fūck up.
Kim Seok Jin
Have you seen how shy and obedient he is.
Kim Namjoon
HYUNG MINJAE IS STILL PRESENT HERE!!!
Marriage
Namjoon is finally going to marry Yoongi.
He is going to get married.
Because of some business deal.
He imagined it with a person who he loves from the bottom of his heart with sweet moments left behind to change in something new and bigger to them for their love to evolve beautifully for them to be with each other for rest of their lives.
Namjoon didn't dreamed of his husband to someone who he barely knows.
Yet he was here in his wedding hall, anxiously watching the guests move around and his family members seeing things to be in it's place.
Someone, who was waving at him caught his eye making him broke into smile.
Jung Hoseok
So my friend is finally getting married, huh?
Kim Namjoon
Hoseok don't even start.
Jung Hoseok
Your clinch wish of having sēx after marriage is finally going to come true?
Namjoon laughed awkwardly as he pressed his leg on Hoseok's shutting his mouth.
Jung Hoseok
Atleast now we can fully talk about things!
Kim Namjoon
Hoseok you are shameless. Shut up.
Jung Hoseok
You don't look nice buddy. In sense of your expression. Your suit is very nice. Why are you so pale?
Kim Namjoon
I guess I'm just nervous?
Jung Hoseok
It's gonna be perfectly fine!
Hoseok held Namjoon's shoulders and fixed his coat.
Jung Hoseok
You really look good. I hope the man you are marrying is a nice person to deserve a pure soul like you.
Kim Namjoon
Oh my.. Did I heard something genuinely nice from you instead of talks with double meaning?
Jung Hoseok
You know I care about you.
Namjoon smiled, nodding his head.
Kim Namjoon
Ofcourse you do.
Kim Namjoon
I think I should go.
Jung Hoseok
It's the time.
Jung Hoseok
Relax yourself. Things gonna be okay. You have to look handsome and confident over there not a scared pūssy.
Kim Namjoon
You will understand when you will be the groom.
Jung Hoseok
Yeah, yeah. Now go! All the best.
Namjoon fixed his suit, glancing over to the door as he waits for Yoongi to come.
Background music starts to play and door finally opens.
Namjoon catches a glimpse of Yoongi walking the aisle with his mon.
He didn't think much of this earlier but when Yoongi walks closer and closer to him, getting the full view of his fiancé, Namjoon's breath catches at the sight of Yoongi.
He's wearing black suit, a beautiful tiara resting on the top of his head and his lips look more glossier than before
Everything about him was just so ethereal at the movement that Namjoon didn't even realized that he was staring too intensely until Hoseok smirked and raised his eyebrows from a distance.
But what hits Namjoon was Yoongi's smile didn't reach his eyes.
He was obviously forcing himself to do so for which Namjoon felt extremely bad.
Kim Namjoon
*Is he regretting this?*
While Yoongi's mom looked happy, really happy.
Namjoon could see few tears gathering on the corner of her eyes.
Not paying much attention Namjoon gaze fixed on Yoongi once again.
Yoongi's mother gives Yoongi's hand in Namjoon's once they are on the altar.
She smiled and went back to her original place.
SeokJin comes forward holding Minjae's hand.
He is the ring barrier of today's ceremony.
Everyone in the audience coos at the little boy as he waddles with his father in his cute little blue tuxedo.
When Namjoon's given the ring, he smiles at Minjae, while SeokJin smiles at him and gave him an encouraging nod.
With the priest voicing something, Namjoon slides the ring onto Yoongi's ring finger with deep breath.
He didn't look up at Yoongi to face the regret just yet.
Yoongi did the same, with his trembling hands and glanced up at Namjoon who only avoided the eye contact.
They say their vows and audience waiting for the special moment finally comes.
Priest.
You may now kiss the groom.
Finally Namjoon looked at Yoongi.
He noticed the male's expression to change into a deep frown as he stared someone at the guests but it was just for mere seconds for anybody to catch other than Namjoon.
He followed Yoongi's gaze but found no one to upset Yoongi.
Namjoon didn't expected but Yoongi was the one to take a step forward and catch his collar tip-teoing.
And Namjoon going with the instinct, grabbed Yoongi's waist, leaning down and pressing a soft kiss on his.
He smiles softly when he noticed Yoongi's cheeks to go red as the male looked down with also a shy smile on his lips.
He is sure it must look like grimace.
It was funny how no one noticed but Jungkook did.
Jungkook's lips are turned downwards and his eyes are extremely glossy, giving out an expression something between sympathy and happiness.
Namjoon could not tell what exactly it his but heart fills when Jungkook starts to sob on Jin's shoulder, concerning the toddler in his arms.
When the ceremony ends, both of them sits in the car silent and rather dazed then whole ride to the reception.
Yoongi kept staring out of the window as if he is too ashamed to look at Namjoon's eyes.
And Namjoon is kind of glad that this way he didn't have to face the older's look of disappointment.
Both of them didn't say a word for the rest of the car ride like they are strangers in some sharing cab.
Namjoon glups anxiety eating him up as he wonders.
Kim Namjoon
*What if we remain strangers forever?*
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