Six months later.

"Dinner was delicious. We'll definitely have to come back here," Taehyung spoke as we walked to my car.

"Agreed. That spinach manicotti was seriously to die for."

I opened the door for Taehyung, closing it after he was fully inside. I climbed into the driver's seat and started the car, my hand resting on Taehyung's thigh.

"So, whose place are we going to tonight?" I asked at a red light.

The red light illuminated Taehyung's face beautifully. It brought out the reddish tint of his lips perfectly.

"We were at my place last time, so maybe yours tonight?"

I nodded as the light turned green.

After each date, we pick one of our places to spend the night. No sex or anything. We haven't reached that part of our relationship yet. Just a few kisses and cuddles. We thought it was the perfect way to end a night.

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Taehyung stretched as the credits played, signaling the end of the movie.

"Such a good movie," I acknowledged, watching as Taehyung scoffed.

"You act as if you haven't watched it a thousand times."

"It's Iron Man! It'll always be as good as the first time, okay?"

Taehyung giggled, making me smile widely.

He turned around so he was looking up at me, still laying on my chest slightly.

"May I ask you something, Kookie?"

I pushed a stray hair back behind his ear. "Of course."

He sighed, looking away from me while he spoke. "If I had never written those letters, what would've happened?"

"Damn. It's a little late for a question that deep, don't you think?" I joked, watching his lips curve upwards in a slight smile. Taking a moment to think over my answer, I shrugged. "Honestly, I don't think I would've ever realized my true feelings for you. Sure, I knew we were further than best friends on an emotional standpoint, but I don't think I would've put it together that it was because I was attracted to you."

Taehyung hummed. "Do you regret me writing those letters?"

"Never. Not once have I wished you had held it in. Look at where we've come, Tae! We've been together for six months. I don't know about you, but this is the happiest I have been, for as long as I can remember."

"Me too," Taehyung looked at me with his box smile, making me peck his lips.

When his eyes fluttered open again after our short kiss, his eyes were sparkling. "I know you said when we first got together that you weren't ready for this, but I really do love you. It's okay if you aren't ready to say it back. I just need you to know that I love you so much."

My lips curved upwards at his words. "I love you too, Taehyung."

He raised his eyebrows, eyes watering slightly. "Really and truly?"

"Really and truly. I've been ready to say it for a few months, but I wanted to make sure you still felt that way about me first. I'm glad you do."

"I've fallen more in love with you these last few months than I was before. I don't think I could ever imagine not loving you, Jeon Jungkook."

My lips met his, his arms wrapped around my neck. We both smiled against each other's lips, finally feeling a release of tension from our bodies at finally confirming our love for the other.

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