Jungkook stumbled in his spot as he stood up abruptly, or he tried to. The amount of soju in his body was making it impossible for him to even stand properly let alone do anything else. Still, the boy staggered towards the cheerful males and poked Taehyung slightly since he had no energy in him for a stronger push.

"Yah!"

The other two turned their attention to the unexpected sight of a drunk Jungkook who seemed clearly pissed off. Before they could say anything, the young model glared at his ex-costar and slurred out.

"You rrrrascal *hiccup*"

Minho gasped at the insult and quickly attempted to take him away before he said anymore since he was clealry not in his right mind. Taehyung however had been used to it so it didn't bother him much except for the fact that he had suddenly popped out of nowhere.

"Jungkookie, you're drunk. Let's go home."

The brunette only struggled in his friend's grip as he shook his head.

"Nooo! *hiccup* Le'me talk *hiccup* to 'im."

Taehyung stood dumbfounded at the sight of Jungkook with many questions swimming around in his mind. Where had he been? Did anything happen to him? Why wasn't he talking to the older anymore? Why was he drunk right now? Was he alone? Why was Hoseok not with him in such a situation? What did he want to talk to him about?

Minho still tried to pull him away excusing himself from Taehyung but the other model only stopped him thinking that it might be the only chance he could get to talk to the real Jungkook and get answers to all the things he wanted to ask now and before. It might not be the best thing to take advantage of a person's drunk state to get his secrets out that he had been trying so much to hide for all that time but Taehyung was desperate.

"Minho, why don't you try to get Hoseok to bring his car? I'll take care of him till then."

Minho looked between the two before nodding and trying Hoseok's number which seemed to be busy on another call. Seeing that it was not working he told Taehyung that he would rather hail a taxi to which he received a nod and went ahead towards the road to signal for a cab while mentally cursing at himself for coming without his bike to meet Taehyung. But then again, who knew they would run into Jungkook here and that too in a drunk state?

When Minho was out of their vicinity Jungkook hit Taehyung's chest with any amount of strength he had getting his attention again.

"You fu*hiccup*cking idiot!"

The older blinked as he looked at his ex-costar and and stared for a while at how the younger looked so different. It was hard to put in words what his appearance was like. He was same as before but kind of pure.

"S'upid s'up*hiccup*id s'upid."

The young brunette kept punching his chest like a baby and now his voice was more like a whine. Taehyung sat him down on the sidewalk since he couldn't stand well due to the amount of drink he had.

"How much did you drink, Kookie?"

The older asked gently.

"I's your f*hiccup*ault."

Taehyung raised an eyebrow as he stared at the other.

"Why? What did I do?"

Jungkook glared at him before responding.

"You lllliar."

Before the older could respond Jungkook broke down in tears clutching onto his shirt head hanging down.

"You fu*hiccup*ckin' liar."

Taehyung wrapped his arms around the younger out of instinct and felt the other easing up even more leading him to bawling.

"What are you talking about? What did I do?"

The young brunette cried for a bit before speaking again.

"Me. You le*hiccup*ft me. You lia*hiccup*r."

That was all he said before burying his head in the older's chest gripping tightly on the fabric he wore and wetting it with his tears. Taehyung couldn't think well right now. Did it mean that Jungkook liked him? Or what? Even when drunk the younger didn't give out much.

Minho heard the cries and came back half angry that not a single empty cab passed by him.

"What's wrong Jungkook?"

There wasn't any response as the older model looked in his direction to speak up but was interrupted by a small snore. He looked down and saw the other had passed out just like that. Minho exchanged a concerned glance with Taehyung before saying.

"What did he say?"

Taehyung didn't know what to answer because honestly he didn't know for sure either.

"I have no idea. Did you get a cab?"

Minho shook his head as he walked closer to take his friend away from Taehyung but the younger brunette gripped tighter on the shirt making it impossible for him to detach.

"Let him be. It's not a problem."

Minho nodded before trying Hoseok's number again and thankfully it connected this time. He told the situation and was told to wait for five minutes. The call ended as they waited for the manager to appear which he did in said time, worry gracing his handsome features.

"What happened to him? Why did he drink?"

The other two shook their heads due to lack of knowledge before Taehyung spoke up.

"We don't know. He just appeared out of the blue, drunk to the bone."

The pink haired male hummed before getting his boss in the car and offering the other two a lift as well which they gladly accepted.

"Let's do this another day shall we?"

Minho suggested Taehyung as they were on the way and the said model agreed with a hum and a nod. Hoseok didn't ask what they were talking about and dropped Minho off first. Before he could leave Jungkook gagged slightly and Hoseok was quick to get the message before leaning over the younger and opening the door for him so that he could rush out of the car to throw up.

Taehyung stepped out too to hold the other's body still and rub his back as he puked on the road.

"It's alright. It's good it all came out. You'll be fine now."

Jungkook didn't respond since he didn't know of anything else other than flushing out his system at the moment. Once he felt better they were back in the car with the younger passing out once again even before his head could hit the head rest.

Taehyung requested to stay and care for him to his manager who accepted it and told him what Jungkook likes to eat in such situations and expects the other to do for him. The older nodded in understanding at each point.

The night went by with another small breakdown from Jungkook without any words or any realization of his surrounding. Taehyung took care of him waiting for an explanation the next day that he half expected to not get and instead might get kicked out again.

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The next morning Jungkook woke up pretty late with a horrible hangover. If that wasn't enough the sight of his ex-costar sleeping on the floor next to his bed made it worse. He didn't know what to feel about that since his head was hurting too badly to think anything else. He groaned slightly when another wave hit his head making him squeeze his eyes shut and hold his head with one hand. He could think about other stuff later. First he needed something to smash his head or the headache. Both would work fine.

"Where the fuck did the damn pills go?"

He cursed looking through his drawers in the kitchen in frustration before he heard the sound of footsteps from behind him.

"Morning beautiful."

Jungkook flipped off the owner of the voice before turning his attention back to finding the stupid pills.

"I put them on the table next to your bed but you didn't see it, I guess."

Taehyung stepped closer before stretching out his hand to reveal what he was talking about. Jungkook ignored the words and grabbed them dryly before downing them with a small glass of cold water.

"Why did you drink? And so much at that?"

Jungkook ignored the older entirely as he walked back to his room only to get back in bed. He didn't want to even think about how Taehyung got there because he knew he would regret thinking about it. The older model, however, didn't want to let it go. He needed to know what the younger meant by him leaving Jungkook. What was that supposed to mean?

When he saw the young model slipping back under the cover Taehyung stopped contemplating his move before going and sitting next to his legs putting his hand on the younger's legs.

"Where have you been, Kookie? Do you know how worried I was?"

Jungkook turned side in an attempt to get his leg out of the other's hold. Taehyung knew well that there was no way the younger would sleep knowing his ex-costar was there in his house which meant this was just a try to escape the conversation.

"Minho is a great guy, you know?"

He changed his route of approaching the younger and it did the trick in stirring him. Jungkook clearly shifted under the covers although subtly but since that was all Taehyung was looking at he noticed it easily.

/Bingo/

Jungkook, however, didn't want to talk about anything and especially not about how he stupidly put something he wanted in someone else's hands.

Wait, what?

Jungkook sighed in frustration as he mentally face palmed for thinking that. He didn't want Taehyung. That would be like asking for poison. He would rather kiss a lizard then want Taehyung.

"We were going to see a movie last night when you came to us. It was so unexpected."

Jungkook groaned once again and having low patience he already couldn't stand it anymore and threw his covers off to sit up only to yell.

"GO TO HIM THEN. GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY HOUSE."

Taehyung smiled softly before getting up not removing his eyes from the younger to see his reaction which was so clear that it made his heart swell up. Clearly the younger one didn't expect to be obeyed that quickly especially not when he didn't really mean what he said.

Taehyung chuckled at the other before walking towards him and bending down to make their faces on the same level.

"No"

Jungkook glared regaining his composure and huffed before attempting to go back to 'sleep' but he was stopped by a hand holding his chin up.

"We are not dating. Minho is a great friend."

Jungkook's words were drowned. Not just the words but his cover too. He stared in shock unable to decipher his own feelings. Instead of accepting that he might be a tad bit happy about it he jerked his head out of the other's grip and shuffled to get out of the bed since he knew he wouldn't be safe from the other's touches in bed.

"When I'm out of the bathroom you better be gone."

He stated before walking away only to be stopped when the next question came out.

"What did you mean by 'I left you'? Why am I a liar, Jungkook? Just answer those two questions and I'll leave."

Jungkook widened his eyes and was glad he had his back towards the older at the moment. He shut his eyes tightly before taking a deep breath to stay calm.

"I don't know what you're talking about."

Taehyung knew this would happen but that doesn't mean he would accept it. He couldn't get a hold of the younger for two weeks which worried him to no end and now that he did see him it was in such a vulnerable state not to mention the breakdowns. He felt like his heart was going to burst out of his chest at the sight of Jungkook crying and saying that Taehyung lied to him, that he left him. He might look calm and collected but his skin was pulsating with so much temptation that it was hard to hold back anymore.

In one swift motion Jungkook was stopped in his tracks and spun around , a large hand making its way to his neck to hold him close as a pair of lips touched his soju tasting ones. Jungkook's eyes widened in shock as he adjusted to the fact that he was being kissed. By a guy. By Taehyung. In the next second he pushed the other away. Trying to be angry Jungkook scowled but his eyes were already a bit watery which he was now strongly holding back from becoming a waterfall.

"Stop being gross. Get lost."

Taehyung had had enough of it. He was tired of this game.

"NO!"

He growled surprising the younger. He already had a deep voice but when angry it became even more intimidating. No wonder Jungkook froze in his place as the older continued.

"I'm done with this back and forth. Why do you keep pushing me away when we both know you like me? What did I do to make you think I'm not serious? Is it because I'm not a prick to everyone I see? Or because I accept coffee offers by gentlemen? Because if those are your reason, they are pretty shitty. I have said it before and I'm saying it again. I like you so much that it's driving me crazy. And all I want from you is to accept my feelings. Why do you have to make everything so complicated?"

Jungkook only blinked seeing the other pop off. He didn't know Taehyung would actually get angry at him. He would be damned to think he was feeling bad at the moment but he, unfortunately, was.

"What do you want me to do to make you believe me, hm? Just say it and I'll do it. Just- Just stop being so stubborn and come to me because I'm so in love with you, Jeon Jungkook."

Jungkook gulped as his eyes widened again. Did he just use the L word for him? Unbeknownst to him, the younger had a tear down his cheek that he missed to clean and it got caught by the older who stepped forward to wipe it gently with his thumb while Jungkook stood frozen unable to respond. Taehyung's features softened at the sight and he caressed the younger's cheeks leaning closer to touch their foreheads.

"Please come to me, baby."

Jungkook looked emotionless but his heart was about to explode. No matter how much he tried to tell himself that he shouldn't fall for it, it's all a trick, he failed. He didn't want to admit he was wrong. He didn't want to admit that Taehyung was looking directly at his soul at the moment. And he sure as hell didn't want to admit that he wanted to be kissed again. Why? Because he didn't want to take his words back. The words of hatred for the older even though he didn't mean them. They slipped out by mistake the first time and he was too much of a prick to admit his mistake and instead tried to stick to them till the very end no matter how much he lost.

Taehyung saw the other's struggle visibly and pecked his nose.

"Stop fighting, Jungkookie. I know you want to admit it. You just aren't letting yourself."

That's true. The only barrier was his own conscience that was being a stubborn ass even now.

"I can't."

He finally whispered back clearly sad.

Taehyung brought his other hand up and held the younger's face between his hands keeping their heads connected because seeing Jungkook's resolve breaking slowly gave him the confidence that he might break the wall for good today.

"You can. I won't leave you until you do. I can wait all day."

Jungkook's expression dropped again as his own hand came up to rest on the other's.

"I can't."

Taehyung squeezed his hands holding the other's face and urged.

"Just say the words baby. You can do it."

Jungkook looked unsure as he stared at the other before looking down again with a sigh and head shake.

"Taehyung I-"

His words were cut off as his lips were sealed again but this time he didn't resist. He let himself drift away in the feeling for the first time and gripped on the hands holding his face tightly.

When they broke off Jungkook stared back at the piercing orbs staring at him.

"Say it. Say it, Kookie."

Jungkook gulped before closing his eyes and whispering despite his tongue feeling twisted.

"I.. don't hate you."

Taehyung chuckled when he heard that.

"You're a real tease, you know?"

Jungkook bit his lip knowing well what he was asked for but he couldn't say it yet. It was easier said than done. He couldn't swallow his pride but since he had done enough already he might do it someday. Just not today.

"Can I do it some other day?"

Taehyung pulled his head back to stare at him with a smirk.

"No. I've waited for way too long already. If you delay any longer I might die."

Jungkook chuckled. It was first genuine one which made Taehyung laugh too. In between the cover of laughs the younger sneakily whispered.

"Iloveyou."

Taehyung stopped laughing and blinked in confusion not sure if he heard right or was that his mind messing with him.

"Did you say something?"

Jungkook shook his head and looked at his eyes before looking down since it was hard to stifle his laughter. Taehyung scowled playfully before removing his hands from the younger's face making him miss the touch already before taking a step back.

"I love you too, Jungkook."

The younger widened his eyes wondering how the other noticed when he was trying to be hidden but it was just a blind shot. Taehyung didn't hear it but it was worth a try since Jungkook's reaction gave away that his assumption was right.

"You're so naive baby. What makes you think I can't read you?"

Jungkook felt flustered but turned to rush to the bathroom with the small amount of pride left in him since it was too much for him. Taehyung let him knowing well that he had earned him forever now.

"Don't jerk off in there when I'm right here."

He yelled after him but instead of a giggle or anything cute he earned a loud

"FUCK YOU!"

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Should we end it here cleanly?