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Third person P.O.V

"Can you be my friend?"

"Can you be my friend?"

"Can you be my friend?"

"- friend?"

"-FRIEND?!"

"Hyung?" Taehyung's voice was kinda full of concern because the male in front of him seemed totally frozen.

"Y- yeah?" The way he stuttered out, Taehyung's hope shattered that the other didn't like the idea.

Maybe, I'm being delusional that it would be normal even after whatever happened between us.

"Um- nothing. Go, sleep. I'm sleepy." He tried to smile but it came out as a literal fake one and Jungkook wasn't blind to not noticing that.

He watched as the brunet walked back to the couch and silently laid over it, a blanket covering his figure completely once he was settled.

"Rest, Mr. Jeon." Jungkook frowned at the formal word.

"Mr. Jeon? But you just-"

"I was being an immature one. I'm sorry for that sudden question. I forgot what I've done, not long ago and now... how can I ask you to be my friend, to forget the humiliation you went through because of me, in front of many people."

Jungkook felt a pang as the usual deep voice was lightly shaking at the end. Taking some hasty steps, he quickly crouched in front of the couch where Taehyung was lying on his side, facing the wall, oblivious to the figure sitting behind him.

"I don't even blame you, I can't blame you for your behavior. I deserve this much." A sad chuckle left his lips but in the next moment, he was forced to turn back to face the other.

"That's not what you're thinking. I really forgive you and forget what happened. Stop hurting yourself." Jungkook softly said, one hand placed over the other's right shoulder and the other one on the couch.

Taehyung was surprised, not because of the words but because of the action. Their faces were again kinda... close.

Even in the dim lights of the room, he could see the dark orbs of the raven-haired, those orbs.. the ones filled with something, something deep that he wasn't able to understand, yet.

"Let's be friends." The next words caused a wave of tingles in his body as he jolted up on the couch, sitting straight with wide eyes.

Jungkook smiled at the cute action of the other.

"Really?"

"Yes. Now, don't ever call me Mr. Jeon. It makes me feel very old." Taehyung lightly giggled, realizing that the other used his words.

"We are friends now? You really forget that?" His curious eyes met with the Jungkook's now soft ones.

"Yes." Taehyung squealed in happiness, jumping over the couch but quickly covered his mouth when he noticed the hour of the night, not so good to squeal like that.

His muffled giggles and crescent-like eyes were enough to swell Jungkook's heart with warmth and pride.

It felt like the one dream, you want to have every night and then to have it convert into reality.

Having Taehyung in front of him, giggling, squealing, smiling because of him, was like that dream, his long-term dream.

It wasn't it, the next action of the other made him almost tear up in happiness.

"Thank you so much, hyung. You're so nice and sweet. I was really blind back then, but I promise-" There was a pause when Taehyung pulled back from the hug, even before Jungkook could hold him back, hold him like he always imagined, gently yet firmly.

"- I'll be your best friend ever," Taehyung said and smiled sweetly, melting Jungkook's already puddle-up heart.

Friend-

"We will see, Taehyung." Hearing that, Taehyung scrunched his nose.

"Yeah, you'll see. You know, back in the village, I've so many friends. They even used to fight to spend time with me." Taehyung bragged with his dreamy eyes.

Anyone can do so for you, bubs.

"Now, you're exaggerating." Contrary to his thoughts, Jungkook teased and got up from the floor.

Taehyung pouted with a cute scowl and huffed before lying back on the couch.

"I'm not."

"Ok, you're not." Jungkook chuckled at the childish act and walked back to the bed, heart hammering badly, the body still not over the little skinship he received a moment ago.

"Good night, sweet dreams, hyung."

"Good night."

My love.

The words remained inside his mind and heart as he made himself comfortable on the bed. He was still not happy to see the other on the couch but didn't press the matter, not wanting to destroy the moment he just got after months from the other.

That night, he couldn't blink, too afraid to open his eyes again and find the whole thing as a dream. His eyes remained glued to the sleeping brunet, who was cuddling closely to the cushions, blanket wrapped like bread around him.

Only Jungkook knew, how he had to control himself from not touching the other's soft brown hairs, those soft lips, or to peck that smooth skin, but he was helpless.

The whole friendship thing was kinda hurtful but not as bad as the previous one. In fact, it was like the first step towards the destination, the one he was waiting to reach with the other.

It still feels so surreal to see this new or more like the real Taehyung, all cute, baby-like yet mature with the words and Jungkook was never ever going to be tired of this.

"I hope, you like me back. I'll make you love me after that." He mumbled to himself, eyes lightly tearing up at the thought of losing him as well.

The thought of rejection because he was a boy, was now making him utterly uncomfortable. One of the reasons, he never took a big step toward the other as Taehyung showed his clear interest in a girl.

The darkness of the night turned into the lights of the day. The room was getting bright with the natural lights and the certain someone was literally glowing under the effects, making the other stare at him, just like he did the whole night.

Jungkook's phone buzzed, notifying him about a message from his dada.

"Oh, I forgot to inform him about my stay." He cursed himself and quickly called the other, telling him about the whole situation as nothing was hidden from his only family.

"Good luck my baby! Hope you win him. I'm literally waiting for the fluff boy to hug me."

He chuckled at the comment of his dada and after a little more conversation in a hushed tone, he ended the call.

"Um- good morning, hyung." A very deep, raspy yet cute voice caught his attention.

"Sorry, did I wake you up?" Taehyung shook his head, feeling kinda giddy to see the other looking happy.

"I slept so well tonight." He answered in turn with a smile and sat up to stretch himself with closed eyes, not noticing the pink hue on the other's cheeks when his hoodie raised up, showing his flawless skin of tummy.

"G- good to know that." Jungkook cleared his throat and averted his eyes, feeling his ears heating up as well.

"I'll check up on my mum, you can freshen up first," Taehyung said, hooded eyes meeting Jungkook's for a brief moment.

"Ok." Taehyung nodded to himself, got up, and trudged to the door to leave a baffled man in the room.

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"You look so happy today, share with us." Jimin winked toward Jungkook who glared in response but Taehyung decided to butt in.

"You know, I and Jungkook hyung are friends now!" He exclaimed happily, oblivious to the mixed reactions from each one of them.

Jin and Namjoon made an 'o' in surprise, Yoongi frowned and Jimin glared at the raventte. His mother and Euni looked happy at the announcement though and Jungkook, well he just stuffed his mouth with a big piece of pancake.

"Friends?" Jimin repeated, kinda mad? But hissed when Yoongi hit on his shin.

"That's great. You two can be closer this way." Yoongi said instead, sending a hint to the almost raging blond beside him who luckily got it.

"Oh, yes! You can know each other better and be close." Only Jungkook and Yoongi glared at him on the last word as the others were not able to actually understand.

Taehyung nodded at that with a smile, a genuine smile as he was finally free of every burden from his shoulders. He was finally able to feel lighter and truly happy, after a very long time.

Jin coo-ed on the cute smile and nudged Namjoon to witness the scene where Taehyung was happily eating with a little humming. Both Kims felt so happy for him.

"He is such a nice man, Taetae. Don't ever let him go." Euni whispered in his ear.

"Why would I? We are friends now." Euni giggled and nodded.

"Yeah, friends."

After breakfast, Yoongi and Jimin left early and Taehyung's mother and Euni will be going with Namjoon. Jungkook was also ready to leave.

"Thank you so much Jungkook for coming. It means a lot." Jin said and leaned a bit to whisper. "Also, if you're really interested, make sure to be quick."

Jungkook frowned but stepped back when Namjoon came out with his coat.

Jin stepped forth to say goodbye to Mrs. Kim and Euni as Taehyung already did that and then turned back to his boyfriend as the ladies went out to the car.

"Be safe, call me at every stop." Jin softly said, straightening the coat to which Namjoon grabbed his waist gently.

Only Taehyung and Jungkook were standing there, witnessing their sweet moment. The former held a cute and shy smile on his face but his eyes witnessed something else too.

"Sure, babe." Namjoon leaned and pecked Jin's forehead, lips lingering there for a while not minding the younger at all. Also not knowing, his affection was kinda making someone feel sad, and hurt, on his own fate.

But, Taehyung did notice those eyes. Those eyes were filled with sadness and longing.

Longing, for what he was witnessing, longing for love, for affection, for someone...

Taehyung's smile faded when Jungkook sadly smiled at the older and averted his eyes, inhaling deeply to overcome his emotions but it didn't help when his eyes fell on the one, he was longing for.

It wasn't a lie, Taehyung felt his heart skip a beat when Jungkook's eyes flashed a bit of that feeling towards him, but before he could judge more, the other one turned his back.

"I love you, Joonie," Jin hugged the other who returned the gesture.

"Love you more, my love." Taehyung again smiled at the words. Suddenly feeling utterly single, feeling the need to be someone's special one just like that, or more?

What are you even thinking?! No one can love you like that, you idiot.

Scolding himself, he stepped forward and hugged Namjoon who parted away from Jin.

"Be safe."

"Don't worry. You just stay happy." Namjoon said with his dimple smile.

Jungkook also went to his car when Namjoon's car left, after bidding goodbye to the others.

Taehyung came out rushing to his car recalling his coat and jacket.

"Hyung!" Jungkook looked out of the window at the voice and found Taehyung running to him.

"That's- it's yours. Thanks for giving that before but I never get the chance to return it back. So, here." Jungkook frowned and came out of the car.

"You keep them, Taehyung."

"But-"

"I already gave it to you, and it's nothing compared to my heart." Taehyung frowned at the last words but before he could say anything more, he felt soft lips over his forehead.

"I can do anything for you, anything.."

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Assalam o Alaikum ☺ *feeling single in 1000 languages*

Happiest birthday to this beautiful girl, she deserves all the love from the universe. Happy belated birthday fartiiii
This chapter is for you💜