I Like Me Better - Lauv

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"Wait what! Really!"

Jungkook smiles brightly against the phone, slightly squealing as he bounces on the balls of his feet, "Yeah! I'm so happy! Ah!"

Woosung from the other line laughs at the ravenettes excitement, "I'm glad you're happy Jungkook. See, I told you things would work out between you two. It just had to be within time. You should stop stressing so much."

Well it's no surprise Jungkook would stress about Taehyung, or overthink. He just wants to make sure he's not messing up and sometimes those thoughts gets the best of him.

When in reality he makes it a bigger deal because of how worried he gets.

Thankfully Woosung is there to practically slap him to his sense, usually.

Occasionally Jungkook and Woosung would find their way checking up on each other from time to time, not really exceeding into a long conversation. Woosung would encourage Jungkook to open up his feelings about how he felt towards Taehyung, assuring him that it's all okay and he's there to listen.

Since that time Jungkook would always only talk about Taehyung, and Woosung would listen. He would give him advise; the idea of encouraging Taehyung to talk more about music coming from him actually, and would remind Jungkook that he needs to be patient, that things come at its time. It's funny really, Woosung didn't know Taehyung as much as Jungkook does, but he always seems to understand how he feels. Then again, when isn't Woosung an empathetic person?

Maybe if time passes by a little more longer, Taehyung and Woosung would manage to get along better in a sincere friendship.

Just maybe.

Taehyung is very much aware about Jungkook talking to Woosung and he..... Actually doesn't mind it at all. He actually reminds Jungkook after a few days to check up on how Woosung is doing, now worried after how Jungkook told him how things in Woosung have been turning into. Taehyung is no idiot or hot headed as before, and he's not about to be the one to tear these long lost souls apart. He is aware how much they need each other at least somewhat present in their lives, and Taehyung doesn't want Jungkook to feel as though he is restricted from talking to anyone just because they reached this new level in whatever they are at the moment.

Jungkook needs Woosung in his life, and Taehyung accepts it.

They're friends after all.

Besides, Woosung has actually helped their relationship in a way. He keeps Jungkook from exploding in frustration whenever him and Taehyung do argue or get on their unease sides. He would advise him to just take a moment of breathing and talk things out calmly.

And not only to Jungkook.

One time Woosung even called Taehyung, saying that he has no intention on being a hazard to them at all. He just wants what's best for the person they both care about and hopes that his communication with Jungkook doesn't bother him. Taehyung has managed to control his jealousy by a lot when it came to Jungkook, probably because they have so much trust with each other, yet he still felt grateful for that talk.

They managed to put their differences aside and Taehyung sometimes would even call him to ask for advise, in which Woosung would drop everything he's doing to help almost instantly.

He really wants Jungkook to be happy, for them to be happy, even if it hurts since he's still in love with the ravenette.

Yet he knows that it's something that just far from reach. Jungkook found the person for him, his true love, and Woosung will support him like an anchor no matter what.

Things are just growing better and Jungkook just feels so happy.

"I honestly want to thank you Woosung," Jungkook says sincerely, a small smile tugging his lips, "You really have been a great friend towards me and Taehyung, I sincerely appreciate you and that's coming from both of us."

Jungkook glances over at Taehyung, who's laying on the bed beside him, peeking a thumb up at him with a genuine smile.

Another soft giggle comes out through the other line, one that made Jungkook's smile twitch upwards, "It's all good. I just want you to be happy. You deserve it," He says softly, "Are we still on to hang out?"

"For tomorrow?" Jungkook asks, nodding to himself, "Yeah, of course! You seriously don't have to drive from Busan to here."

"It's nothing, don't worry. Taehyung told me you've been a little antsy with your classes lately, so I just want to check up on you."

Of course Taehyung would tell Woosung.

Jungkook can practically hear the other ramble in his panic as he overwhelms Woosung with his worry. It's not like Jungkook has been evidently expressing it in the open how frustrated he is, but Taehyung can just tell how much his worry for success is affecting him.

"Well, thank you in that case. So I'll see you tomorrow then!."

"See you tomorrow Bam- Jungkook."

And his hangs up, leaving Jungkook with furrowed eyebrows in confusion to why he suddenly panicked.

Hm, he doesn't call him Bambi anymore....

It shouldn't bother Jungkook at all by this but it's kinda weird just hearing him say his name now. It's appropriate considering now Jungkook's commitment to Taehyung.

It just sounded weird, nothing personal.

"I practically heard him squealing through the other line," Taehyung says beside him, chuckling lowly, "I feel bad, I practically gave him a panic attack when I told him how we argued and you just barged out the room."

Just a few hours ago they got into an intensive argument, for no reason, on theories of the world. Let's just say that Taehyung has strong views on humanity and so does Jungkook.

It ended up with Jungkook storming out the apartment to cool himself down, but Taehyung was left worrying after a while since Jungkook wouldn't answer his calls.

So in his near panicked state he called Woosung, crying how he fucked up and how Jungkook is going to leave him and so many other pitiful sobs. Woosung nearly had an aneurism by the sudden bombard of cries, trying to assure the crying male that Jungkook is okay and perhaps he needed his space.

Let's just say that when Jungkook finally returned, his phone was blasted with calls and messages from Taehyung and Woosung.

A combination that only filled him with anxiety.

Jungkook rolls his eyes to the memory and turns to the  other male, "You could've just waited for me Tae! The scolding I got from Woosung on communication was not pretty."

"Oh trust me he called me out on a few things too, stating that it's not right to fight for things like this and let it get personal," Taehyung chuckles drily, pressing a kiss against his head, "He's very patient. I thought he would've flipped me off by now."

Woosung has been patient with them, by a lot, almost like a parent.

He would be a great dad in the future.

"Woosung isn't like that," Jungkook snickers, turning to Taehyung on the bed, "Anyways, what's the plan for today?"

Taehyung pouts his lips, thinking hard before smiling brightly, "Watch movies all day?"

"I like the way you think!"

And that's how it went. Whenever they would argue, they would talk and get back onto their feet as though nothing happened. They really can't stay mad at each other for long, that's for sure.

After that sensible night where Jungkook and Taehyung expressed more about their emotions, to get to that level of being more than friends, they have stuck to their word. It wasn't awkward when they officially woke up the next morning, sharing kisses before brushing their teeth in the bathroom and going to eat breakfast.

Taehyung definitely showed more his clingy domestic side while they were alone ; kissing him whenever he wanted, hugging his waist as though his life depended on it, whispering cute things just to make him smile.

They had to keep it down though because Lisa and Jon were sleeping on the bed, and boy was that a sight for sore eyes.

Jungkook knowing his sister well wasn't surprised to see how she hogged the whole bed. So she was practically sprawled on the mattress, hugging the pillow that was meant to be a barrier for her and Jon with soft snores coming out of her lips.

Jon, on the other hand, had half of his body dangling to the floor while his upper body stayed in place to the small corner of the bed, sleeping peacefully in his uncomfortable position.

For the whole day that day was spent more with the Jeon siblings going to different places on adventures, spending time together while Taehyung hanged around more with Jon with Jimin unfortunately not being able to join by how he needed to study.

But boy did Taehyung and Jon got along well.

Usually Taehyung can read people instantly- let's not talk about Joshua since they never personally interacted- and from Jon he didn't feel anything negative.

That man is just..... Beautiful.

No, not only the physical type of beautiful. Just everything about him is beautiful. His laugh sounded genuine, as though it really filled him with joy. The twinkle of his brown eyes glowed in such fascination that one is forced to find fascination to what he's seeing too. Something about the way he talks, his way of viewing the world as though humans are the most precious things to ever exist is just..... Gah, he's so beautiful! A beautiful human being!

So much inner beauty.

And he didn't know he held that type of tenderness in his heart is what makes him appear more humble.

So they got along very well, even him and Jungkook too. Yeosang was still a little rough around the edges, glaring fiercely when he would just as much stand beside his sister.

What good is a brother if he isn't slightly protective?

Unfortunately their time together was only limited and Lisa had to leave with Jon back to Busan. Shit, even Taehyung cried with the siblings, mostly because he wouldn't be near Jon again since that man is practically an angel.

Even Yeosang managed to not scowl at him and twitch a smile instead.

He felt his nice aura too.

The days that followed consisted of Jungkook and Taehyung growing more and more comfortable around each other, and not just during sex pleases in their room. Taehyung still panics being affectionate to him around other people and Jungkook doesn't pressure him on the matter. Whenever he's ready to do it is up to him.

It's not like they're officially a couple either way.

They're taking things slow, and it feels perfect like that.

At the moment Jimin went home to see his father with Yoongi and Yeosang is working out at the gym. Jungkook is actually growing concerned to how big his little brother is getting, especially since he looks to be much more stronger than him and that nudged Jungkook's ego.

That boy definitely is not little anymore.

So Jungkook and Taehyung has the place to themselves for a while. Without much to argue on, they got themselves comfortable with blankets and a whole bunch of junk food for their movie. They even got into a pair of baggy onesies, turning on the fireplace just because it's slightly cold in here before putting on a movie they both agreed on.

Coraline.

Something about animations always brings them together, and they can't help but find themselves completely sinking into the film like children.

Occasionally they would throw popcorn at each other's faces just to remind them that they're not alone, remark amusing comments about the characters and laugh to the things that would terrify them once upon a time when watching that movie for the first time.

"She's stupid, why did she go into the door?"

"Are you not paying attention?"

"Jungkook, can we get a talking cat too?"

"If you don't shut up-"

"And can we get a she? I will call her my precious princess and put on a pretty pink dress on her! Ah! Jungkook can we get a cat!"

The ravenette looks over Taehyung, seeing the glowing happiness on his face before rolling his eyes amusingly, "I'm more of a dog person."

"Can we get a cat and a dog?"

"You do realize we have two other roommates right? Yeosang hates pets."

"We can get him a fish."

The two blink at each other before suddenly bubbling into amusing chuckles, that turned to loud laughs. Just the thought of Yeosang with a pet fish is funny to think about. The kid can't stand people as it is, now imagine an animal?

The poor thing will die in three days tops.

"I think he's slowly starting to like me," Taehyung suddenly says happily, looking over at Jungkook, "He doesn't say scoffing remarks when he sees me holding you."

So Taehyung has began to grow comfortable showing his affections for the ravenette around their roommates, just not in public. Jungkook seeing Taehyung like that only makes him act that way as well, without holding anything back his love for him.

Yes his love for him.

Jungkook won't repeat it twice.

The clear red is visibly crawling up Jungkook's skin, forcing a cough out of his lips as he focuses back to the film, "He's probably relieved that we're not holding back, if I'm honest. It's always either black or white with Yeosang, not something in between. So seeing us more in the clear must be a weight of his shoulders."

He could feel the other's eyes burning to the side of his head, sensing the smile twitching his own lips. Then Taehyung scoots more closer to Jungkook, grabbing his arm and wrapping it around his shoulders, cuddling up to Jungkook's chest.

"I'm glad we aren't either," He murmurs, pressing a peck against Jungkook's jaw, "So can I call you babe now?"

Jungkook chokes on the popcorn sliding down his throat, wheezing for air as he fixes his eyes to him. Taehyung is staring up at him with a smug smile, perking his eyebrows flirtatiously that only made Jungkook shuffle in his seat from the fire flickering his stomach.

But was Jungkook one to back down? Of course not.

He smiles back, strained, and pokes Taehyung's nose, "Can I call you my baby?"

The smugness in Taehyung's smile deflates, twitching his lips to a scowl by how Jungkook managed to beat him.

Oh he's so ready for this.

"Depends, can I fuck you with a dildo next time we get kinky?"

Oh wow Jungkook is trembling now. He could feel his ears burn from the heat, eyes widening to the mental image of Taehyung mind fucking him and teasing his senses brutally with toys for pleasure.

That's definitely something to imagine.

It's so sexy.

Fuck.

Jungkook found himself climbing over Taehyung's lap, staring down at him with his intense eyes, "Can I choke you until you pass out?"

Taehyung's large hands found Jungkook's waist, yanking him aggressively closer that hitched his breath in shock. Almost instantly Taehyung slams their lips together, wheezing out his breathes when Jungkook presses his whole hand against his neck, gripping it tightly.

Right where he likes it.

The small smirk peeking Jungkook's lips as their lips moved messily against each other is evident against Taehyung's mouth, and he was not about to let him win. So his large hands travels down Jungkook's hips, gripping his ass and guides him to every grind against his pelvis.

Jungkook shudders to feel his hardening dick now, gripping tightly onto Taehyung's head that had the other land a loud spank against his ass, earning a shakily moan from the ravenette.

Maybe fucking on the couch wouldn't be a horrible idea right no-

"FOR FUCKS SAKE SERIOUSLY!?!"

Jungkook practically flies off Taehyung, landing on the ground with a loud thud the second they heard that familiar horrified voice. Eyes instantly snaps to see Yeosang standing by the front door, the colors draining his sweaty face with lips turning to a deep scowl in disgust.

"I'm going to barf," He heaves, covering his eyes as his muscle memory guides him to the hallway, "F-Fuck, just ew! Ew! My fucking eyes! Ew!" Was all he muttered to himself as he gets to his room and slams the door shut behind him.

Well, at least he didn't try to hit Taehyung with a frying pan this time.

Jungkook is still on the floor, whining to the pain on his ass that made first contact to the ground. By now Taehyung is already laughing, the younger's horrified expression enough to fuel him with evil giggles.

"I think I'm enjoying living with Yeosang now, he's such a comedian," Taehyung hiccups his laughs, helping Jungkook back up to sit back on the couch beside him, bringing him to his chest.

"Is the golden ass okay?"

Jungkook sneers at him, flicking his forehead with his fingers, "Thanks for pushing me off."

Taehyung only stares at him, blinking without saying another word and his smile drops. For a moment Jungkook believed he said something wrong, maybe he didn't dig the flicking, but he's suddenly yanked to lay stomach down on Taehyung's lap. He was just about to ask what the fuck happened until he felt.... That.

A hard spank on his ass.

Stuttering gasps sprouts out of his lips, eyes widen in shock to the way the stinging pain is minimized by the cloth of his onesie to not sense the full effect.

It still made his toes curl and the lower region of his stomach heat intensely.

"That's for flicking my head. What did I say on physically hitting me, bunny?" Taehyung's voice is dark and rough, his large hand rubbing on Jungkook's ass where he spanked him with his fingers digging the pink cloth.

Jungkook gulps backs his heavy breathes, blinking the stars away from his eyes, "Oh you better prepare your ass tonight for this. No one fucking hits me and gets away with it, little cub."

A low chuckle bubbles out of Taehyung's throat, grabbing a fist full of Jungkook's raven hair and craning his head back, meeting his sparkling eyes coated in lust.

"Can't wait for it, babe."

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A/N:
Uh.......

I have no words....

How are we doing with this chapter? Poor Yeosang had to witness that haha

Is there any perspectives you guys would like an insight on for next chapter? Jimin, Yeosang, Ten, Taemin, Lucas, Seokjin, Namjoon, or Hoseok? Maybe even Lisa and Jon? Or just sole focused on Taekook?

Your choice!!

I PURPLE YOU!! <33