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Joon and hoseok were back at Kim mansion when they heard loud noises. As soon as they entered, Jimin squealed as he ran towards them, "Hey guys how's honeymoon?"

"It was....good." Joon said looking at Hoseok, a cute blush that showed his dimples proudly.

"Oooooh...so break the bed?" Jimin asked earning a smack in the head from Joon. "What's wrong with you?"

"Hobi, we missed you", Hoseok saw two people running towards them.

"Tae, Yoongi? What are you guys doing here?", Hoseok asked.

"We were just hanging out, Jimin-ssi invited us", Tae said happily.

"Tae, what did we agree upon?", Jimin raised an eyebrow.

"Jimin", Tae cleared his throat.

"Good", Jimin confirmed.

Hoseok looked at Jimin in shock. "Since when do you hang out with my friends?"

"There are many things you don't know."

"So how's Hawaii?" Tae asked Hoseok.

"Given the looks, it seems they went to their retirement home Tae, not honeymoon.", Jimin mocked the couple.

"Oh, come on Joon...give us something", Jungkook said as waltzed into the hall.

"Where did you come from?", Joon looked at Jungkook who came from the kitchen with a bowl of popcorn.

"From the kitchen, duhhh", Jungkook chuckled showing his bunny smile but Joon rolled his eyes. "As Jimin said, its weekend so we are hanging out. Hobi your friends are so cool for nerds."

"Excuse me?"

"What?" Tae and Yoongi asked Jungkook.

"Oh, it was a compliment." Jungkook tried to justify himself as quickly changed the topic, "So, How's honeymoon? Give us all the dirt".

"I am not telling you anything....don't tell them anything", Joon didn't wait for a response and grabbed his husband's hand as they walked upstairs to their bedroom.

All Hoseok could hear was oohing and whistling in the background while he was being dragged by his husband.

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Few months later:

The auditorium was filled with excitement and anticipation as the students waited for their graduation. Hoseok, Tae and Yoongi were sitting together in the front row, holding hands and smiling nervously. They had worked hard for the past two years, studying, researching, and collaborating on various projects. Right from the first day, they had each other. People called them nerds but they didn't care. They were proud of their friendship.

"Kim Taehyung!" The announcer called out, and Tae stood up, waving to the cheering crowd. He walked up to the stage and bowed as he received his degree from the dean. He looked at his certificate with a bright smile, feeling a surge of joy and relief. He had done it. He had fulfilled his dream of becoming a cybersecurity expert.

"Min Yoongi!" The announcer called out next, and Yoongi followed Tae's footsteps. He was calm and composed, but his eyes sparkled with happiness. He accepted his degree and bowed politely to the dean. He glanced at his certificate, feeling a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. He had worked part-time jobs as a food delivery boy, newspaper boy etc. to pay for his education. Today, he had proven himself as a capable and talented cybersecurity professional.

"Jung Hoseok!" The announcer called out last, and Hoseok smiled happily. He ran up to the stage, where he hugged the dean and kissed his degree making the auditorium laugh loud. He looked at his certificate with a wide grin, feeling a burst of gratitude and enthusiasm. He looked up to his family - his parents, Namjoon and Jimin and smiled as he bowed at them thanking for all the love and support.

"We did it guys", Hoseok screamed as the three friends met again at the backstage, hugging each other tightly. As they jumped up and down, they heard someone clear their throat. "Congratulations Hobi!! All of you. I am really happy for you guys", Joon said. Hoseok smiled at Joon and looked at his friends proudly. They were joined by Jimin and Hoseok's parents. They were ready for the next chapter of their lives.

"Congratulations, son!" Mr. Jung said, hugging Hoseok as Mrs. Jung chimed in patting his back. "We are so proud of you Hobi!"

"Thank you, appa, eomma!" Hoseok said, smiling.

"And you too Taehyung and Yoongi!" Mrs. Jung said, hugging the kids. They have stood with Hoseok always....all through his college days.

As they started talking, they noticed that many people were staring at them, some with admiration, some with envy, some with curiosity. They knew that Namjoon was a famous business tycoon who had built a successful empire in South Korea. He was rich, powerful, handsome, and smart.

Hoseok felt a pang of jealousy as he saw some women and men eyeing Namjoon with lust. This didn't go unnoticed by Namjoon. "Hey," he whispered in Hoseok's ear. "Don't look at them. Look at me."

Hoseok jolted as he turned to face Namjoon. He looked at the man's face and blushed hard. "I...umm...they are staring at you...at us."

"Don't worry Hobah. I only have eyes for you, my love", Namjoon cooed making Jimin clear his throat.

"Hey, love birds...get a room. Don't rub your horny dicks on our single lives", Jimin growled. Namjoon rolled his eyes while Hoseok's mouth fell agape. Jimin really doesn't have a filter.

"So, what are your plans now, Hobi?", Joon asked as he continued, "You know I'd love to have you on board at our company. It's a solid opportunity, and I think you'd really love it there."

"Woahhhh...you can't do that to Hobi", Jimin said seriously.

"What? What did I do?", Joon asked seriously.

"Look at the poor guy. Its bad enough he is married to a workaholic like you but now you want to hire him. You know what would happen next? He would have to see your face, at home, at office, and then again at home. Eventually, he will hate your face, just like I did.", Jimin snickered making Tae and Yoongi chuckle.

"Zip it, duckface.", Joon retorted making Jimin poke his tongue out. He hates when people call him duckface because of his fat lips.

"Kids, behave", Hwan said trying to ease the situation as he spoke to his son.

"Hobi...I think we should tell them", Hwan said eagerly.

Hoseok looked at Yoongi and Taehyung who were looking at him happily. "Not now appa. Can we make the big declaration at home?"

"Sure, that sounds great.", Hoseok's father said sincerely.

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At Jung Mansion

Everyone were sitting at the living room. Hoseok looked at his friends who nodded in confidence. "Umm....appa, shall I?"

Hwan nodded happily.

Hoseok took a deep breath. "Eomma, Namjoon, Jimin, we...me, Yoongi and Tae have decided to start a company".

"A company?", Joon asked.

"Yes, a cybersecurity company", Hoseok confirmed. "It's our dream since...like forever."

"Wow, congratulations, Hobi.", Joon said. Yes, he was disappointed. He hoped Hoseok would work with him but he didn't want to pressurize Hoseok. He promised to keep Hoseok happy and that's what he will always do.

"Are you sure, you are okay? You are not mad, are you?", Hoseok asked Joon suspiciously.

"Hobah, I will always put your happiness before my need. I want you to be happy always and if this is what makes you happy...then I will always support you", Joon smiled sincerely his dimples showing his love for Hoseok.

"Awww...", everyone cooed at the couple but Hoseok simply nodded his head.

"Now that this is over, we have another announcement...and by we... I mean me, appa and eomma", Hoseok said as he nodded at his father.

"Aah yes. So as you know just like Joon had hope that Hobi would be joining him, I was thinking that Hobi would take over our business, but I won't stand in the way of his dreams...Kids, I am not getting any younger. That's why I want a person who I trust to look over my company. So..me and Hobi talked and...we want Jimin to be our COO."

"What?", Jimin and Joon shot up from the sofa.

"Appa...Jimin can't..he is still too young to handle a company", Joon stated honestly.

"Son, I know. That's why Jimin will be working with me. After all, you and Jimin are family. Look, if it makes you feel any better, Hobi will still be the CEO of the company and will attend all the meetings when he has to, but Jimin will be the one handling the business. And as I said, he will be training under me till he gains experience, so you don't have to worry. He will be fine", Hwan assured Joon.

"Unless of course, you don't want to", Hwan asked as he looked at Jimin.

"No Uncle, it's just...", Jimin said as he tried to form words. This was a huge deal. He knew that he would be joining Joon soon but he never expected Mr. Jung to hand over his business to him. He looked at his brother in the hope that Joon would say something but he too was dumbstruck.

"Jimin, is there a reason you don't want to?", Hoseok asked noticing how the brothers were standing in shock.

"No, I..just...", Jimin tried to speak.

"Jimin-ah, I trust you...you are like Tae and Yoongi, my best friend, my brother. That's why I want you to be on board. Besides even after appa resigns, he will be there to guide you..he is still a board member, you know....trust me you will be fine", Hoseok assured Jimin.

"Are you sure you are okay with this?", Jimin asked not wanting Hoseok to feel awkward.

"Jimin, it was Hoseok who suggested you be the COO", Hwan spoke confirming that his son's decision was right.

"Ohh.....", that's all Jimin could say.

Hwan walked and hugged Jimin and Joon tightly. "You made an old man very happy. I am proud of you...each one of you".

However, there was one person in the room who wasn't happy with this decision – Jae. How can everyone forget about her son like that? Her first born baby. But she knew her husband's temper very well.

Tae and Yoongi smiled and walked towards Hoseok. They high-fived each other. "Finally, our dream is coming true."

They were lost in discussion when Hwan asked, "Hey kids...Have you decided a name for your company?, making Tae, Yoongi and Hoseok look at each other in wonder.

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TBC.......

Here's an update.

I know this is a filler chapter.

Enjoy.