Jungkook had a dream last night.

On a cold and dark night, warm and tan skin blankets over him. Smooth flesh of long thighs straddle his hips, and moving against his own.

Those soft lips kiss him, wet and messy, giving him goosebumps along his skin. His hands wandering around the long expanse of the body on top of him.

Their faces too close to each other, and hot breaths fanning his face, with a mouth that releases sounds of pleasure and high.

Jungkook's hands reach the face of the man above him, and he holds it close, looking at the brown eyes that he so love the most.

'Jungkookie.. Jungkook.. I'm close..' moans the man above him. The sound of urgency evident on his voice.

They move faster and in sync. And Jungkook felt so good he kisses the lips of the man once again.

In between kisses, he whispers..

'I love you, Tae. I love you so much.'

The morning light wakes Jungkook up from his sleep. He was curled up on his bed facing the large window, hugging a pillow when he opened his eyes.

His eyesight adjusted looking at his surroundings, his hazy mind comprehending that he is in fact on his bed, and only then realizing that he is naked. Eyes still half closed, he smiles to himself remembering the events last night.

Jungkook stretches his body and turns to his side, his hand reaches across to pat someone. But then he furrows his brows when his hand only touched the soft fabric of the mattress. That's when he finally opens his eyes fully, and saw that the other side of the bed is empty.

Jungkook sits up and scans the empty room, having a little bit of hope to find traces of Taehyung last night. He gets up from his bed, still naked, and checks the bathroom.

Empty.

He quickly finds his sweatpants and goes out of his bedroom. He checks the living room, the kitchen, and even the guest room, his heart dropping everytime he reaches there. All still empty.

He ignores the lump in his throat, and proceeds to go back to his bedroom. He even spots the sofa where they began everything last night, no more clothes scattered around.

He left.

Jungkook sighs, his shoulders sagging. He sits on the edge of the bed, face on his hands. The shaking of his breath evident as he breathes heavily.

His room suddenly felt so cold, a very contrast to last night.

Last night was so beautiful. It was like a dream coming true.

Taehyung himself was beautiful and Jungkook could not easily let it go. The feeling of holding someone so intimately close after a very long time of missing him, it felt so surreal.

Jungkook closes his eyes as he recalls how they were both lost in each other's warmth and touch.

He recalls how Taehyung was so good,  so vocal, so needy. He recalls how the brunette expressively showed how he wanted him, like he also missed Jungkook all this time.

And at the midst of it all, Jungkook's heart was beating so hard, the feeling was overwhelming. Everything from last night is magical.

Now he already misses Taehyung, damn it. He needed to see him again.

But he left..

Jungkook's hopeful heart crumbles once again. Then, he slowly raises his head and stares ahead, suddenly remembering something.

The ravenhead strides towards his walk in closet, and goes straight to a hidden compartment. He pulls open a cabinet and looks at the things inside.

He subtly smiles as nostalgia hits him.

There, an iron man plushie is staring back at him and Jungkook can't help but squish the soft material. He  chuckles at the memory of when they were in high school and how the said plushie was shoved into his face. It was his birthday, and Taehyung used his savings to buy him one, despite his life struggles. Jungkook smiles sadly.

Then his hands go down to caress the sweater neatly folded aside the plushie. He remembers the time when he and Taehyung exchanged gifts on Christmas, they both laughed as they received sweaters from each other.

Scanning through, his eyes fixes on the picture frame standing alongside. It was the picture a photographer took of them when they were eating ice cream outside of the shop overlooking the river. Jungkook reaches inside and took ahold of it, and stared at it for awhile. Taehyung still wore his glasses here, and they were both grinning at the camera. Their youthful smiles so bright, never would they expect that they will end up this way.

With a sigh, he puts back the frame and his eyes search for that one thing. Patting the back of the sweater, his hands touched a small solid material, and pulls it out.

It's a cassette tape. Jungkook scans its appearance, and reads the contents written on it.

It's the mix tape he made for Taehyung, back when he was still studying. The one which he recorded the song Mr. Zhang tasked them as a project. He got a high grade and his piece was one of the chosen ones to play on a Music exhibit. That was one of Jungkook's proudest moments, and he really hoped Taehyung was there to cheer for him.

After the said exhibit on their school, the teacher returned the tapes to the students to keep it. And Jungkook later on made more music and recorded it there, all dedicated to Taehyung.

He reads the title of the songs and nods at himself. There are a total of five songs he made over the years. Maybe now is the time that he will give this to Taehyung.

But he still left..

He swallows the lump forming in his throat and pushes down the feeling of sadness and worry. Instead, he puts on a determined face.

For now, he doesn't want to be greedy. He'll accept whatever Taehyung can give him.

He'll make time to visit the Bighit building later.

With that, Jungkook closed the cabinet and kept the mix tape on his bag. Then he slowly drags his feet towards the bathroom, and washes off to start the day.

+++

Hi! Dinner later? :)

Taehyung raised a brow as he reads the text message. He released a breath after checking that it was a message from Jungkook. His thumb hovers over the screen, not knowing what to reply.

He's trying to concentrate on his work all day, keeping himself busy just to avoid getting lost in his thoughts. He doesn't stop to take a break because then, memories of last night will keep coming to him. He doesn't want to end up feeling hot while having a meeting with his people.

Because thinking about it, does make him feel very hot. He didn't expect himself to be that bold last night, and for Jungkook to be so good. Just remembering his face in pleasure makes Taehyung want to throw himself out the window.

Now, the very same man whom Taehyung was avoiding to think, is texting him asking for dinner. Taehyung's mind is going places once again.

He closed the messaging app and breathes.

He's so confused right now. One minute, he wants to be close to Jungkook. But then on another, he wants to hide. Taehyung is trying to understand himself, but couldn't get why.

Yes, Jungkook is trying everyday. Taehyung has already forgiven him, because he can see how he changed. He is doing everything for the brunette to trust him again, but Taehyung is so overwhelmed.

Jungkook even told him he loves him.

Taehyung's breath hitched at the mere thought of it.

The feelings from high school is coming back hitting him full force. And it even intensified more now that they reunited.

It's ten times intensified now. It's a bit different, now that the mention of love is hanging between them. This is not just puppy love, this is something more.

But together with those feelings, are feelings of uncertainty and worry. Like after everything good that's happened, it will take a turn for the worse. Because that's what he felt all those times when they were younger.

The thing about trust is that, it's very fragile. Once broken, you doubt everything. And here was Jungkook who also suffered like him, but why can't Taehyung seem to completely face him after all.

'You're scared.'

His subconscious tells him. He believes that after all these happy moments, bad things always happen. He wants to change that mindset, but he can't just easily forget.

Pushing away all his worries, he opens their conversation again, and without thought, he types in a reply.

I'm busy.

Then Taehyung puts away his phone, and go back to looking at his computer. He tries to steady his breathing and push away the nerves.

A few moments passed and his phone vibrates once again. His brow arched as he checks Jungkook's reply.

:(

Taehyung rolls his eyes at the dramatics. Defeated and endeared, how can he say no to that? With a sigh, he proceeds to answer.

I'm busy, but I'll make time for you.

+++

"I swear I booked a reservation here." Jungkook's tone is not light anymore. He has been debating at the staff of the restaurant they are currently at.

Apparently, Jungkook did book a reservation, but the staff who approved wasn't endorsed properly that the whole place is not available at the moment. The restaurant was reserved for an event, and the staff that approved wasn't oriented. She forgot to check their events logbook and just reserved a table for Mr. Jeon.

"How on earth did you forget?" Jungkook is trying his best to keep his cool and be calm. This is his date with Taehyung and it's already ruined. He was planning to have wine and steak for tonight.

The staff is continuously bowing at him, her eyes is close to tearing up. "I'm sorry, Mr. Jeon, I didn't check. I'm really sorry."

Jungkook closed his eyes and took a deep breath. If this is his father, he'll find ways to fire this lady. But he's not that kind of man, so without any choice, he lets this pass.

But this is his date with Taehyung!

Glancing at his back, his said date was just silent all this time, checking around the place. Jungkook is embarrassed.

Turning to face the staff again, the raven head sighed and defeatedly nods at the staff. There's nothing he could do. "Please just be responsible next time. Okay?"

The staff nodded in relief and thanked him, still saying sorry. Jungkook just nodded once again and turned to walk towards Taehyung, his face now ashamed.

"Don't pout. It's not the end of the world." Taehyung tries to console him.

"I'm sorry." Jungkook still said. "This is our date, and it's ruined."

"Who said this is a date?"

Jungkook stared at him, eyes wide. "Uhm, me?"

Taehyung narrows his eyes at him. Jungkook clears his throat and swallows his spit.

"Or.. Or we can call it a friendly date then. If you don't want it to be romantic."

A few moments of silence, and Jungkook started to sweat. But then suddenly, Taehyung smiles his boxy one.

"Okay. Let's go on a date then." The brunette holds Jungkook's wrist and tugs him outside.

Jungkook startles and his eyes open wide. Butterflies erupt in his stomach. "Really? But the restaurant isn't available at the moment. Where do you have in mind?"

"I know somewhere." Taehyung still tugging his wrist towards the street. "Forget steak, let's have ramen."

"What? But you don't eat anything spicy." Jungkook blurts out.

The brunette stops and looks at him, like he's touched that Jungkook still remembers that. His smile turns so big and he starts walking again, foot steps light and Jungkook following his direction.

"Come on! You want this date or not?" Taehyung said, he's pulling Jungkook quickly down the street, towards a ramen shop.

Jungkook can't help but laugh and suddenly got an idea. He tugs his wrist from Taehyung to stop him from walking and the brunette did. The brunette then faced Jungkook, his eyes questioning.

The younger just smiled, but pulled away his wrist from Taehyung's hold. Taehyung looked confused for a moment, hand waiting in mid air.

Then with Jungkook's hand, he reaches for Taehyung's one and holds it, intertwining their fingers. Taehyung starts to blush as Jungkook pulls him close by tugging his hand, so that they walk side by side. They start to head towards the shop in a comfortable silence while their shoulders bump and hands slightly swinging back and forth.

And at that moment, they both admit that their hands fit perfectly for each other.

"See? I.. I can handle the spice now." Taehyung said while sniffing. He just finished his bowl of spicy ramen while Jungkook looks at him from his seat. The younger finished his ramen long ago and just enjoys looking at Taehyung's state.

Taehyung grabs a napkin and wipes away his tears and snot. Jungkook laughs and pushes the glass of milkshake towards Taehyung's direction. Staring at the brunette's state, Jungkook still finds him so beautiful.

"Ok, I believe you. You can eat spicy ramen now, seeing you barely made it out alive." Jungkook said.

Taehyung blows his nose. "Can't you just congratulate me, please?"

Jungkook chuckles at the adorable male. He also grabs a napkin and reaches across the table to help Taehyung dab his forehead where sweat is forming.

Taehyung pauses and raises an eyebrow.

Jungkook looks at him. "What?" and still continue his ministrations. Taehyung silently proceeds to sip his drink and didn't mind Jungkook's actions. But he admits, his stomach is doing cartwheels.

"Oh, I nearly forgot." Jungkook blurts out after wiping the brunette's forehead. He then pulls out something in his pocket. "I have something for you."

Taehyung stares curiously at the object at Jungkook's hand and takes ahold of it. It's a small rectangle one, wrapped in paper.

"What is this? Is this some kind of a cassette tape?" Taehyung said while chuckling and weighing the gift in his hand.

Jungkook looks at him wide eyed. "Oh. Is it that really obvious? I'm not good at wrapping." He said sheepishly.

Taehyung looks once again at the object in his hand and tries to open it, but Jungkook stops him.

"Please open it later, Tae. I want you to open it when you're alone."

Taehyung looks at him and furrows his brows. "Is there a bomb in here?"

"What? No!" Jungkook looked scandalized.

Taehyung laughs. "Just kidding! But why are you giving me this?"

"Well uh.." Jungkook shyly scratched his nape. "It's a.. A mix tape I made for you."

Taehyung's smile fades away and his face now replaced with astonishment. "A mix tape?"

Jungkook nods. "Yeah. I made that when.. When you were away. It was my coping mechanism. Sort of."

Taehyung looks at the gift again, brows furrow in worry. He sits there now with mixed emotions.

'I heard he made songs for you.' He remembers Jin telling him once, but he never believed it.

"I hope you'll like it, Tae." Jungkook said after Taehyung's silence. "Remember Mr. Zhang? The first song is the one I submitted to him."

Conflicted once again, Taehyung looks up to stare at Jungkook's hopeful face. "Jungkook.. "

"Please Tae, I have been wanting to give it to you for a long time. Please accept it."

Please accept my love for you. The unspoken words that only Jungkook's eyes can relay. It's as if Taehyung can hear those words from him.

After contemplating for a long time, Taehyung holds the gift close. Swallowing a lump in his throat, he looks straight at Jungkook's eyes. "Thank you, Jungkookie."

"Did you have a great time?" Jungkook asked the brunette. "I'm sorry about that steak house, Tae."

Both of them are now standing in front of their doors to their condo unit, both not moving to open it.

Taehyung faced the younger and smiled. "Yes I did, Kookie. So much."

Jungkook smiled widely at that. Relief flooded his system. "I enjoyed too. Thanks to you."

"No, I must thank you. Especially for the gift." Taehyung said, he felt shy all of a sudden. "It was very thoughtful of you."

"You're always welcome, Tae."

They both stare at each other, not moving to go inside their respective homes and still basking at the moment.

"I guess, I'll go inside now." It was Taehyung who moves to unlock his door first. But he moves so slowly, so hesitant. Like something is missing.

Suddenly, Jungkook called him once again. "Taehyung.."

The said male perks up and looks at him in an instant, anticipating. "Yes?"

Jungkook opens his mouth but no words come out. He clears his throat and tries again. After a long pause, he murmurs a "Good night."

Taehyung didn't mean to look disappointed, truly he didn't. But his heart sank at the greeting.

Are you expecting something else? He thinks.

Taehyung slightly shakes his head. He smiles and looks at Jungkook again. "Good night."

They gave each other a curt nod and proceeds to unlock their doors, but mysteriously, none of them can get their locks right.

Taehyung tries once again to turn in the key when he hears Jungkook giving up with a frustrated groan.

"Mr. Kim."

Taehyung's heart started to race, and he can feel the temperature started to rise at the simple mention of his name. He swallows down his saliva and turns to face the raven head.

Jungkook's face is unreadable, and his eyes showing something else. The raven head looks him straight in the eyes. And this time, Jungkook looks so serious. Like that same night at the balcony.

"Come here, you have something on your lips." Jungkook said in a low tone.

Taehyung's heart started thumping loudly, and he knows he shouldn't believe it, but his feet is already moving towards Jungkook.

Without a word, he stands closely before the male. The raven head reaches for his face, and starts to caress it.

They stare at each other's eyes, as if waiting for someone to make a move. Jungkook's thumb strokes at Taehyung's lower lip, making a show that there is really something on there.

"Is there really something on my lips?" Taehyung whispers.

"Yeah." Jungkook whispers back, and stares longingly on Taehyung's lips.

"What is it?"

"I forgot to kiss it good night."

Then without warning, Jungkook pulls Taehyung's face close to his, and devours his lips.

👉Oops.. Did I mention that there's a cliffhanger? No? Okay.. *Slowly hides in the corner*

*Peaks again* 👋Explicit scenes are in the next chap. See you there. 😎