>>> Chapter 8 <<<

"Hyungie!!!" Taehyung waves eagerly as soon as he spotted his hyung at the exit of the airport.

"Tae tae!!" Seokjin hurries as he runs to his little brother dragging his luggage along with him.

Seokjin wraps his arms around his brother hugging him as tight as he could.

Taehyung closed his eyes in happiness and relief, getting to hug his brother like this again.

"Hyung I'm here too!" Jimin complains about who is right beside Taehyung waiting for attention.

"Of course my Jiminie" Seokjin says as he pulled away from Taehyung to give Jimin a big hug.

"Are your things ready? Did you bring them to the hotel as I told you?" Seokjin asked as they get inside a taxi.

"Yeah, but hyungie, after dinner I'm going to Kookie's just to say bye before I go," Taehyung informs his brother as he leaned on his broad shoulders.

"You'll be gone for like 2 days." Seokjin rolled his eyes playfully.

"Hyungieee." Taehyung whines at his hyung.

"Fine fine" Seokjin laughs having a great time teasing his brother.

"He also asked us for dinner you know," Jimin tells the older who raised his brows at his brother.

"Oh really? Is he trying to get on our good side?" Seokjin teased knowing how easy it is to tease his younger brother.

"He just wants to introduce himself properly hyung." Taehyung pouts defending Jungkook.

"Okay, when?" Seokjin chuckled at how cute his brother is.

"Sunday evening. We'll be back on Sunday noon anyway." Taehyung tells his hyung.

"Honestly we can take the train on Saturday evening we don't have to stay there for two nights." Seokjin voiced out making Jimin and Taehyung look down.

"I just really want to see mom," Seokjin explains sadness laced in his voice.

"Me too," Taehyung answered, his voice low.

"So hyung how's Japan?" Jimin tried to lighten up the atmosphere as soon as they arrived at the hotel.

Outside their family, it's only Jimin who knows about what happened in the past and the situation of their family.

This is because one time during their high school years in Seoul, Seokjin and Taehyung went back from Daegu with bruised faces.

Jimin is the only one who Taehyung and Seokjin trusted enough to know as they ask for Jimin to help them cover it up with makeup as they will have to go back to school then.

Jimin insisted that they report this, but they couldn't because of their mom.

"It's cold right now but it's beautiful. I really hope you can come with Taehyung in the summer." Seokjin tells them.

To Seokjin, Jimin is like a younger brother, like how Taehyung is to him. Jimin's family is also amazing and incredibly loving towards Seokjin and Taehyung.

"I want to but mom and dad want to go to Jeju for summer," Jimin whines as he also wants to go to Japan with his best friend.

"Next time then Jiminie," Taehyung tells the other.

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As they arrived at the hotel and settle in, they went for dinner catching up some more.

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Taehyung @kimtaetae

My hyungie is hereeeee 😍🥺💜

*pictures of him and Jin*

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Jimin @Jiminie_Park

Seokjin hyung is in town!! 🤗💕

*pictures of him and Jin*

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Seokjin @Kim_Seokjin

Missed these two so much!

*pictures of him and Taehyung and Jimin*

Jungkook taps impatiently on the counter as he waits for Taehyung to come.

Luckily, Hoseok got better and is now back, he promised to cover for Jungkook tonight as Jungkook wants to spend time with his boyfriend.

As soon as Taehyung walks into the bar, Jungkook quickly rushed out to Taehyung, engulfing him in a tight hug.

"Let's go?" Jungkook wraps his arm around Taehyung as they exit the bar without bothering to say goodbye to Mingyu and Hoseok.

Taehyung always thought that it's so convenient that Jungkook lives in the same building where his bar is.

As soon as they reached the 6th floor and Jungkook's apartment, Taehyung still can't comprehend how big Jungkook's apartment is.

"I still can't believe you live in this place," Taehyung tells his boyfriend as he observed the wide living room with huge black leather couches, a big flat screen tv mounted on the wall, and a simple yet classy looking glass coffee table.

The dining area is even separate from the kitchen.

Taehyung can only chuckle as he compared it to the small house he grew up in Daegu, where he and his Hyung shared a room with a bunk bed.

"Did you decorate this by yourself?" Taehyung suddenly asked out of curiosity. He doesn't really see Jungkook spending time on this.

He plops down on the couch as he waits for Jungkook who took some soda and water from the fridge.

"It came furnished, the furniture was alright so I didn't mind." Jungkook puts down the drinks on the coffee table as he sits down next to Taehyung pulling his boyfriend to cuddle surprising Taehyung at the sudden gesture.

"I'll miss you," Jungkook whispers kissing Taehyung's cheeks.

"I'll miss you too," Taehyung replied as he adjusts himself on Jungkook.

"Do you want to move to the bed? It's more comfortable." Jungkook offers.

"It's okay let's stay here." Taehyung shook his head no resting his head on Jungkook's chest.

"Hyungie said yes by the way," Taehyung informs Jungkook who in turn smiled as he runs his fingers on Taehyung's back.

"That's great baby! So Sunday?" Jungkook asked smiling widely.

"Yeah hyung said we might even leave Daegu on Saturday evening so..."

"Really?! That's great then, I'll pick you guys up" Jungkook asked excitement apparent in his voice, not wanting to be away from his boyfriend any longer.

"It's okay Jiminie can pick us up, you may be busy so you don't have to okay?" Taehyung tells Jungkook who shook his head no.

"I'll pick you guys up okay?" Jungkook replies firmly, Taehyung gave up and simply nods in agreement.

Jungkook cups Taehyung's cheeks, pulling the boy closer as he leaned down for a kiss.

Taehyung kissed back, knowing that he will miss the feeling of being next to Jungkook for the next days.

(So I'm gonna skip the smut so if you want you can read it on Wattpad sorry 💜)

As they catch their breath, still latched on each other, Jungkook looks at Taehyung, his heart beating faster as he realizes just how lucky he is to be with Taehyung.

How precious Taehyung is, a shining diamond amidst the broken glasses.

I love you, Jungkook thought.

His mouth, however, didn't utter those three words.

Instead, he smiled brushing Taehyung's hair aways from his beautiful face.

Taehyung couldn't believe how amazing it felt, it wasn't much, they didn't go all the way but it was still his first time to be with someone like this.

Everything with Jungkook feels electrifying, feels like a thousand butterflies turn into chaos in his stomach.

"I need to go back to hyungie's" Taehyung softly tells Jungkook.

Jungkook nods standing up as he offers his hand to Taehyung, helping his boyfriend up.

"Let's shower?" Jungkook offers, Taehyung wraps his arms against his stomach clearly trying to hide again.

"Don't hide from me okay? I told you there's nothing to hide, you're so beautiful, baby." Jungkook assures his boyfriend as his hands caress Taehyung's arm and face.

Shortly, they both got into the shower. Showering together is so intimate to Jungkook, his heartfelt full that Taehyung agreed to do so.

This is another thing that Jungkook has never done despite his countless hookups.

Jungkook has never showered with anyone, ever.

Taehyung loves the feeling of being around Jungkook, he loves how Jungkook takes care of him like there is nothing to worry about.

As soon as they finished showering and getting dressed. Jungkook asked Taehyung to sit on his bed so he can dry Taehyung's hair.

"Can we do it in the living room? Or I can sit on the chair?" Taehyung asks pointing at the rolling chair by Jungkook's desktop.

"Why Tae?"

"I just-"

"You've been avoiding my bed, even last week you insisted on going back to the dorms, or even crash at the sofa," Jungkook tells Taehyung his observations.

Taehyung looked down feeling extremely shy at the confession he's about to make.

"I don't like the thought of it." Taehyung plays with his fingers.

"Of the bed...?" Jungkook asked in confusion.

"You've slept with so many different people on that bed Kookie, It makes me feel uncomfortable." Taehyung begins.

Hygiene issues? Jungkook thought but his silent question was answered by Taehyung.

"It's not if it's clean or what I know of course you change the sheets. But the thing is, you still slept with someone else on that bed, did things with them, and -" Taehyung tried to explain.

"I get it." Jungkook nods cutting Taehyung off.

He gets it, his heart broke hearing this from Taehyung, it must be hard for the other considering his past.

If it were the other way around and Taehyung has been with someone else in that way, Jungkook would lose his mind.

Without saying a word he pulled Taehyung's hand guiding him to the living room where he blow-dried his boyfriend's hair before driving him off to Seokjin's hotel.

Jungkook and Taehyung got out of his car, Jungkook didn't park it as he's not staying for long and there are not many vehicles so he just put his black Mercedes' blinkers on.

"Thanks, Kookie." Taehyung thanks his boyfriend before turning around to walk in.

Jungkook wants to wait, he's scared that Taehyung might think he's going too fast.

However, it is the truth. Jungkook already fell too hard and too fast for Taehyung.

"Tae!" Jungkook called making Taehyung stop on his tracks turning back around.

Jungkook took big steps figuratively and literally.

He leans in placing his lips on Taehyung's a soft, kiss full of love is all Taehyung felt.

As soon as they pulled away, their foreheads on each other Jungkook took a deep breath before he began.

"I love you." Jungkook pours his heart out, his palms sweating as he whispered those words for the first time in his life.

He might have told his parents I love you when he was younger but that was it.

Never has Jungkook uttered those three words to anyone before, simply because he has never loved anyone before.

Taehyung backed away with his mouth hanging open.

"You love me?" Taehyung whispered asked as tears well up in his eyes.

All this time Taehyung thought maybe he was thinking too ahead of that maybe he's going too fast and reckless because he has no experience, that maybe he's doing something wrong when he starts to feel more and more for Jungkook.

Jungkook nods his eyes never leaving Taehyung.

"Kookie, I love you too." Taehyung smiled letting his tears fall freely.

Jungkook's heart jumped out of his chest hearing Taehyung saying it back to him. Seeing Taehyung's happiness reflecting in his eyes.

Taehyung wrapped his arms around Jungkook's waist hugging him as he nuzzles his face on his boyfriend's chest, wiping his tears away.

Jungkook quickly wraps his arms around Taehyung, his heart still beating so fast that he's afraid that he might go into cardiac arrest.

Their moment was suddenly ruined by a cough.

"Taehyung." Seokjin coughed behind them making Taehyung pull away quickly.

"Hyungie, I thought you'll be asleep, aren't you tired?" Taehyung asked shyly as he really expected that his Hyung will be asleep by now.

"I was waiting for you it's past midnight," Seokjin tells Taehyung softly out of reminder not in a scolding way.

Seokjin's eyes landed on Jungkook who immediately bowed politely.

"Jungkook I assume?" Seokjin asked smiling at how nervous Jungkook looks.

"I'm Seokjin, Taehyung's hyung." Seokjin sticks his hand out for Jungkook to shake.

"Nice to meet you Seokjin-sshi" Jungkook shook Seokjin's hand with caution as his heart is now raising again but out of nerves.

"I hate to interrupt but we have a train to catch tomorrow morning so, we'll see you on Sunday?" With that Jungkook nods.

Jungkook wants to kiss Taehyung before he leaves but with Seokjin waiting for Taehyung to go up to their room, he doesn't think it's possible.

"Text me okay?" Jungkook softly reminds Taehyung who nodded in response.

Jungkook watched as the brothers walked inside the hotel room, his heart immediately yearning for Taehyung.

As Jungkook drives back to his place, his thoughts are still filled with Taehyung.

As soon as he arrived home, he crashed on the couch thought of being with Taehyung in the most intimate, love-filled way a few hours ago makes him want to stay on the couch forever.

Jungkook couldn't help but sigh at the thought of his boyfriend.

How lucky is he to have Taehyung in his life, his life before Taehyung was okay, it was comfortable, it was simple, it was normal but he wasn't truly happy.

Jungkook's life was just Tiger flower. He was satisfied and may be happy in a way but not this happy, not like when he's with Taehyung.

He only felt that sense of euphoria whenever he's around Taehyung.

Before Taehyung it was just lust and self-satisfaction with his other hookups, it was just hormones nothing more.

He didn't know he was capable of love, of sticking to one person until Taehyung.

He's experiencing a lot of firsts, that's why he was scared from the very beginning.

It's not just Taehyung experiencing new things, Jungkook as well, and maybe even on a deeper level.

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                       (End of Chapter 8)