Taehyung and Jungkook are staring at each other for quite a while now. Both of them didn't know what to say, neither know what to do now that they are alone.

Taehyung this time, cannot stop himself from running his gaze at Jungkook's appearance. The gorgeous male looked hot wearing just a simple white tee and gray sweatpants. With the addition of his messy black locks and bare face, his business CEO demeanor was temporarily forgotten. The man can pull off a simple look, but oozing with sex appeal. This kind of look from Jungkook is what Taehyung likes the most.

The hell I don't even like him in the first place!

The brunette clears his throat. "What are you doing here, Mr. Jeon?"

Jungkook ignores his question and smiles. "Nice to meet you again, Mr. Kim. I didn't expect to see you here."

"Are you following me?"

Jungkook is silent for a moment, slowly registering what the brunette said. He tilts his head and raises an eyebrow. "I live here. What are you doing here, Mr. Kim?" He speaks softly.

The brunette humorlessly chuckles and shakes his head. "I live here. Go home, Mr. Jeon."

"Last time I checked, I'm living here for a year now."

Taehyung scoffs. "Why would I believe you?"

"Well, first of all, this is my building. I own this place."

The brunette froze. What?

"Second of all, that is my unit next to yours."

Taehyung is still frozen and slightly taken aback. He is at loss for words.

"And lastly, maybe it's you who's following me, Mr. Kim." Jungkook places both hands at either side of his hips.

Taehyung snaps his head to glare at Jungkook. "In your dreams, Mr. Jeon." He grits.

Jungkook stops and a sighs. "You have no choice. You're stuck with me here." He says while shrugging his shoulders.

"Oh don't worry, Mr. Jeon. I'll ring Yoongi hyung first thing in the morning to find me a new place." Taehyung retorts back. He then quickly moves to open the door to his unit.

"You can't do that."

"Oh yes I can!" Taehyung nearly shouts to show his point. The door finally opens and he walks inside.

Jungkook quickly caught one of his wrists, tugging. "Wait, Tae--"

Taehyung feels a weird sensation pass through his heart, and he winces. He yanks his wrist off of Jungkook forcefully, more from emotional defense.

The brunette turns to Jungkook while holding his door. "Don't call me that. We're not close."

Then a loud slam of the door echoes through the hallways.

Taehyung trudges towards his room with heavy foot steps. His teeth gritting and lips forming into a thin line.

The nerve to call me Tae.

He can't believe it! Jeon Jungkook is living at the other door.
He tosses his bag on his bed, the thing bouncing and spilling some coins from the small pocket.

Taehyung slowly sits on the edge of his bed, palms washing his face. He's tired all of a sudden and fatigue slowly comes back to his body. He lets out a tired groan.

He never pictured this moment when he was planning to go back here.

For a long time, he learned to live with the thought of not trusting people. At the States, he didn't talk much, but just nods politely at people, so as not to appear rude. He built up a high wall for himself, protecting his barely put to pieces heart from the cruelty of the world.

For years, he trained himself to be tough. He buried himself in his books and worked very hard. Years and years of studying Arts, Music and Business, he never had the time for love. He graduated with flying colors and gained the honor he was longing. He was top of his class and made his parents proud.

Back at the States, he had many admirers. What with the beautiful face and genius mind, puberty hit him hard and he caught the eyes of many, boys and girls alike. He got rid of eyeglasses and put on braces for his crooked teeth, that did the thing. But never had Taehyung paid attention to the hopeful indivuduals, because he had a goal, and he didn't want his heart to be scarred once again.

There was one who was, and is still, very persistent though. Do Jihan.

The guy is everyone's dream, handsome and loving. Taehyung shared his past to him and though Taehyung didn't return the feelings back, he understands and still cares for the brunette. He understands how Taehyung is still not ready for love.

Studying in the same University gave them the time to spend together. Jihan is okay to be just a fling, they studied together, they went out with friends together, they had sex together. Taehyung was contented and would prefer for him only as a friend. By spending time with Jihan, Taehyung had quite successfully put Jungkook at the back of his mind. He felt himself living again, though his life is not completely colorful, he is okay with that.

Taehyung knows, even though he has new people by his side, he is still alone. He, himself, puts a safe distance from people around him. At night when he falls asleep, the bitterness would come creeping back to his heart, making him remember some of his dark past. He would brush it off and fall asleep frowning.

The point is, after eight years, after everything he'd been through, he can't let this stupid encounter ruin everything. Jungkook had ruined almost everything in his life, and he can't let the raven head ruin what he had built for a long time.

Fuck first thing in the morning, I'll call hyung now.

He pats for his phone, and when he takes hold of it, he finds Yoongi's number.

"Tae?" The other line came to speak.

"Hyung, can you find another condominium building for me?" The brunette immediately asked, as if in a hurry.

"What? Why?"

"I don't like the atmosphere here. The place is quite stinky." He lies.

Taehyung hears a sigh at the other side of the line. Then a pause.

"Is it because of Jungkook?"

The brunette didn't speak for a moment, it goes quiet that Yoongi thought he'd hung up.

"You knew, then why are you asking?" The brunette said seriously after a long minute of pause.

"Are you avoiding him?"

"What do you think? Should I be happy to be neighbors with someone who broke me and left me dead for years?!" The younger answers back in frustration.

"Okay okay, I know. I'm sorry for that.." The older said sounding taken aback.

Taehyung didn't expect Yoongi to apologize at that. He didn't expect for the older to give up to the argument immediately. After hearing his hyung speak, he felt soft all of a sudden. He didn't say anything for a while.

A sigh was once again heard from the line. "Okay if that's what you want, I'll just call Suho to arrange that. Then we'll just hire people again to get your things for transfer. In the mean time, if you want, you can stay at our apartment. Is it okay Jimin's parents are still here?"

Taehyung thinks deeply on what Yoongi just said. Just hearing all of it now did he realized how inconvenient he is.

Yoongi is still speaking something about the nearby condominium buildings or apartments in the city, and sharing his plans for Taehyung's moving out, but the brunette vaguely pays attention because a huge wave of realization and guilt hits him.

Taehyung realized he'll cause more work for the busy Suho and would take time to process his new home. The poor guy will probably have another work on his shoulders.

He realized he'll destroy the vacation of Jimin's family. The couple and Yoongi's soon to be in-laws are enjoying their time together and there is Taehyung destroying their quality time.

He also realized he sounded demanding. It wasn't a long time that he'd taken the CEO position but he's requesting already. Taehyung feels bad about that.

Lastly, he realized he had yelled to his hyung, the only person who truly cares for him. The guy was just helping him and stayed at his side all this time, and all he did was pouring his pent up frustration at the poor guy.

He could stay at a hotel at the meantime, though. But still...

"Tae? Are you still there?"

The said guy snapped from his thoughts and speaks once again. "Hyung.."

"So what do you say about this condo building near the city hall--"

"Its okay. I-i'm okay with this one."

The older pauses. "What?"

"I change my mind. I decided I'll be okay here."

"I thought you didn't like it there. Are you sure about that?"

"Yes. And I'm sorry for shouting at you, hyung." Taehyung bites his lip from guilt.

The older chuckles. "I don't mind. I understand you, Taehyung."

Silence passes between them.

"Do you still love him?"

Taehyung, who wasn't prepared for that, can feel his throat tightening and stomach twisting just from a simple question. He inhales a deep breath then answers. "Hell no."

"Then, should it be a problem living there? Is it necessary to avoid him and find a new place?"

Taehyung is gripping the phone tightly. "No.."

"Good. Then what made you change your mind?"

Taehyung, who is slightly shaken, shared his sudden realizations to Yoongi. The older one chuckles, finding his dongsaeng adorable.

"You know, you are never an inconvenience. Remember that, Tae."

"Yeah."

"Call me if there's something wrong. I'll be here."

"Okay, thank you hyung."

"Anything."

They said their goodbyes and Taehyung was about to hang up the phone, when Yoongi suddenly stopped him.

"Tae wait!"

Taehyung fixes the phone properly on his ear again and listens attentively. "Yeah hyung? Did you forget something?"

"Actually, yeah.." The brunette can sense the reluctance in the voice of his hyung.

"You can tell me."

"Uhm. Can you help me..--?"

"I can help you with anything. What is it?" This might be important since Yoongi seems nervous.

"Uh. I'm scared, Tae. Oh shit."

"Hyung! Spit it out."

"Help me arrange an engagement party for Jiminie."

👉just a small reminder, this fic will contain mature scenes in the future. If you're uncomfortable enough, I'm sorry but I'm including it, you can skip the chapter. I'll put a warning at the beginning of it.

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