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Yoongi couldn’t believe what he was waiting for. Was he a Grinch no absolutely not, he wasn’t even a Scrooge. In fact he happened to really like Christmas, what he didn’t like was that his Eomma had talked him into being the one to host family for Christmas. She wanted to see his new home all decorated and it was big enough to have a large table to sit all together.
She wasn’t wrong, he did have the space, but he always had smaller spaces so most years were lucky if he even bothered with a tree. So he was waiting on some decorator to come, one that came highly recommended. He didn’t love the idea of a stranger coming into his home but felt he had no other choice.
He just hoped she could be professional, do her job and move along. He hired a chef to cook once and she would not stop flirting which he had to promptly shut down. The other problem was he was painfully single and he Eomma constantly asked him when he would find someone nice to spend the holidays with.
The bell rang and he sighed, they were here and it was now or never. He opened the door and was puzzled because standing before him was simply the most gorgeous man he had ever seen. A bright dazzling smile took over his face. “Mr. Min Yoongi? I am Park Jimin.”
He shook his head looking at the man's outstretched hand. “Yes, sorry.”
He shook Jimins hand before inviting him in, cursing under his breath. “Welcome to my home.”
Jimin looked around with a pleased hum. “Oh I can do an awful lot here.”
Yoongi looked at him wondering how he should take that. Jimin just smiled. “Mr. Min do you have decorations you would like me to use?”
Yoongi shook his head. “No, I do not. I just moved here and never decorated my old place.”
Jimin gave a nod. “Understand that, is there a place we can sit and I can show some styles and see what you like best Mr. Min.”
Yoongis heart was hammered. He didn't want to stare but damn he was beautiful, and his voice was just as pleasing to his ears. Yoongi motioned towards the dining room. “We can use the dining table so you can spread out as much as you need. Also please call me Yoongi, Mr. Park.”
Jimin giggled and Yoongi wanted to etch the sound into his memory because it sent a pleasant buzz through his body. “Thank you Yoongi, please call me Jimin.”
Yoongi felt a flush crawl up his neck as he led the way to the dining room. Now he had to be the one to remain professional. Jimin splayed out a bunch of papers on the table. “Great, so tell me are you understated and simple, or do you want a Christmas explosion?”
Yoongi chuckled, nothing about him was ever usually very loud. “Well I do not want it to look like Christmas threw up in here, or it should be in the north pole.”
Jimin giggled again, removing some of the options. “Okay, now classic or more whimsical?”
Yoongi hummed. “I am not sure, depends on what you mean by whimsical.”
Jimin pointed to a couple of options. “We could have things like these cute gnomes, or it can be simpler mixing in elements that look like candy.”
Yoongi nodded. “So the candy could almost be a classic whimsical.”
Jimin nodded with a smile. “Yes, if that is what you like we can do that. Keep it classy with a touch of whimsy.”
Yoongi looks at Jimin realizing he has cute little earrings in his ears that look like cocoa mugs, he thinks that is him and Jimin. Classy with a touch of whimsy and wouldn’t mind being surrounded by that. Jimins giggles. “Yoongi, is that alright?”
Yoongi shakes his head realizing he has been staring at the man. “No, yes, that sounds perfect. Will you purchase the decorations and bill me?”
Jimin nods. “We can do it that way so that you have them and possibly redecorate with them yourself next year, or have us back out to hang it up.”
Yoongi tilts his head. “Is there another option?”
Jimin beams. “Well I have a storage of decorations, and I can rent them out to you. This way you are not locked into a look, and then again if you use us again next year we can change it up or go back to the same. We keep detailed notes on your likes, dislikes and exactly how it was hung up.”
Yoongi smiles. “You are very thorough with this Jimin, I see why you came so highly recommended.”
Yoongi is sure he sees Jimins cheeks flush at the praise. “Well I want my clients to be happy, after all shouldn’t this be the most wonderful time of the year?”
Yoongi nods, smiling at him. “You are correct.”
Jimin giggles while collecting his papers. “Okay so the next step is to point out where I can and cannot decorate.”
They walk around the house, with Jimin giving ideas and Yoongi basically letting Jimin have free decorating reign over his home. The only room Jimin suggests not adding decorations to is where he sleeps. Jimin is in the opinion that his room should stay the way it is to not disrupt his sleep patterns. He feels changing the environment in which you sleep can mess with that. There is no science behind it but that's just how he feels.
They end at the front door with Jimin promising to send photos of things he might wonder if Yoongi might or might not like. Yoongi is sure he will say yes to anything Jimin thinks is a good idea. He basically says as such. “Jimin, really you do whatever you think would look best. This is why I hired you, I am a lost cause for this really.”
Jimin only giggles, saying to keep an eye out for the photos, and to please be honest with what he doesn't like. As he watches Jimin leave he finds himself looking forward to the next time they meet, and kind of hopes Jimin will be the one to decorate and not just send his team out.
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Jimin was not kidding when he said he would send Yoongi photos. He created an entire portfolio for him with photos of different decorations. Ones he was sure Yoongi would say yes too, ones he was on the fence and a couple he thought Yoongi would absolutely nix but added them for giggles.
The way Jimin read him and his taste from the time they spent together was baffling because honestly Jimin nailed it. He found himself loving all the things Jimin thought he would, he accepted from of the ones Jimin wasn’t sure on. He burst out laughing at the no’s and indeed Jimin was right, he did not want a giant inflatable unicorn in a Santa suit, no matter how much his niece would get a kick out of it.
It was the day they were to decorate, Yoongi did a little extra to style himself incase Jimin did come. Was it silly probably, Jimin was so handsome there was no way he was single. Also he wasn’t sure if Jimin even was interested in men so he would just keep it professional.
A ringing bell and he takes a deep breath opening the door. There stands Jimin looking as beautiful as ever with another man standing next to him. This man was also gorgeous, tall with a boxy smile on his face. Jimin smiled his dazzling smile. “Hello again Yoongi, this is Taehyung. He will help me hang things and decorate. We also have Jungkook on the way in the truck.”
Yoongi nodded, motioning for them to come in. “Welcome back Jimin, and a pleasure to meet you Taehyung-ssi.”
Taehyung grins. “Likewise Mr. Min, and please do not worry about formalities. Tae or Taehyung is just fine. Same with Jungkook.”
Yoongi nods. “Great, and Yoongi is fine.”
Jimin starts to point out where decorations are going using some numbered system he is sure he and Tae worked out. He just listens and his mouth pops open. “It is my home and that confuses me, how do you two do it?”
Jimin giggles his hand over his mouth. “Well the three of us have worked together since college. They usually run their own businesses but during this time of year I have them help me with my important clients.”
Yoongi flushes at being one of Jimins important clients. Tae pulls Jimin in for a hug. “Yes, Chim here is my soulmate. We support each other endlessly.”
Yoongi feels his heart sink, of course Jimin would have a beautiful partner. Jimin huffs pushing him off. “Entirely platonic soulmate, god why do you always act so weird.”
Yoongi chuckles letting out the breath he didn’t know he was holding. Jimin just smiles. “Honestly amazed I put up with him and Jungkook. They have dated since college but he still makes comments like that.”
Yoongi nods with a smile .”I get that, my best friend Namjoon recommended you. We have known each other almost 15 years now.”
Jimin beams. “Ah the Kims directed you to me, remind me to send them a thank you card Tae.”
Tae mutters something under his breath that earns a smack from Jimin, while Yoongi just arches his brow curiously. Jimin shakes it off as his phone pings. “Ah, Jungkook is here. If you don’t mind, we will get to work. I hope we aren't in your way too much.”
Yoongi shakes his head. “Have at it and let me know if you need anything. I stocked the fridge with drinks and snacks in the baskets on the counter for you and your team.”
Tae cheered while Jimin just gave a soft smile. “That is considerate of you, thank you Yoongi.”
Yoongi gave a nod before the two men walked away, Jimin looking back to smile as they made their way out the door and to Jungkook.
Yoongi sighed, needing to rein himself in, he went to his study to do some work hearing them come back into the house. Jimin yelled at them not to be too loud and respect Yoongis home. Yoongi couldn’t help the fond smile that spread on his face.
He didn’t mind their chatter and laughter filling the normally quiet house. Jungkook cheered and hollered out a thank you when he was told about the snacks and drinks. He wasn’t going to check on them but get some coffee when he was the house starting to transform, a large tree in the living room with silver and gold ornaments. Garland with lights above the fireplace is starting to feel festive.
He goes to get a cup of coffee, Jimin is there eating a snack blushing as he does. “These are my favorites, thank you again.”
Yoongi just smiled, going to say something as his phone rang, smiling seeing it was his Eomma video calling. He answers smiling. “Hi Eomma!”
Her face appears on the screen and she looks so much like him, feline eyes and a button nose. “Hello Yoongi dear, you do not call your mother enough. I need to see if you are alive and well.”
He chuckles, rolling his eyes playfully. “Yes Eomma, I am fine. Having some coffee.”
She hums. “Are you working from home today, it looks like you are home.”
Taes loud laughter comes from the other room and Yoongi shakes his head. “Yes I am working from home today.”
She smiles “And you have people over, are you being sociable.”
Yoongi chuckles. “Yes I also have people here.”
Yoongi turns and Jimin is caught in the frame behind him eating his snacks and she lets out a gasp. “Min Yoongi! Do you have a boyfriend and not tell me, he is so handsome!”
Yoongi spins eyes wide looking at Jimin who has an amused expression on his face. Yoongi shakes his head as she continues. “Well you need to bring him over for Friday Night dinner, and I won't take no for an answer. Any ways you have company glad to see you are good love you honey see you Friday.”
The screen goes black and Yoongi groans. “Well I have to text her and fix that.”
Jimin giggles. “And break her heart over the holidays! Hope about I just go with you Friday.”
Yoongi makes a face. “Then she will really think I am finally dating, and what are your plans and partner. Saying to them that I have a fake date with a client.”
Jimin laughs louder. “Well I have no plans, and no partner, much to my own mothers dismay. I usually work so much during the holidays that dating is tough.”
Yoongi nodded. “I feel that, workaholic, people don’t often last with me.”
Jimin smiles. “Well why don’t we both help each other out, I do your family gatherings and you do mine. So neither feels indebted to the other, and we both get our families off our backs.”
Yoongi scratches the back of his neck. He could have a couple fake dates with Jimin, and not spend the season alone. Not the worst thing he could do so he decides to say screw. “Alright, you know what, let's do it.”
Jimin grins and lets out a cheer, and Yoongi thinks this is going to be hard to let him go at the end. Unless he can make Jimin actually fall in love with him during the time they fake date.