|P i e r c i n g s |

Before Jungkook offered the suggestion of piercings, Taehyung was in his own little world. Just a few minutes ago, his tender lips were resting on the brunette's chapped ones, moving as if they were one. The Caeruleus prince's hands leaving each part of skin he touch on fire. His first kiss taken by someone he met only a few days ago.

I'm going crazy

He supposed that it was fine since Jungkook is his fiance after all. The brunette could empathize with him and for some reason, Jungkook always knew what to say to him. He wouldn't hurt him right?

"Princess? Did you hear me?"

"Piercings? As in earrings or something?" Taehyung asks, very intrigued about the offer. The thought of having a piece of metal, the feeling cold and smooth, used as an accessory was nice. When he was seventeen, he always wanted to try it but his parents, as usual, were against it. Saying that it was "improper for a prince" and "girly". Jungkook nods in response.

"Yeah princess."

"What is with you and pet names?!" Taehyung wonders frustratingly. A chuckle escapes the younger and shrugs afterwards.

"Jungkook-ah, piercings aren't only for girls right?" he pouts as the driver gave him a questioning look. "Now who told you that?"

"Parents," the blonde mutters looking down, feeling embarrassed and stupid to actually believe what his parents were saying. Ignoring the seeping thoughts of his parents' reaction about changing his looks, a bright smile appears on his face and responds to the latter's question awhile back.

"Having my ears pierced wouldn't be so bad."

"That's what I wanted to hear~"

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It took them a few hours or so to actually find a proper shop for Taehyung to pierce his ears because according to the younger, the shop he used to go to shut down a few years ago. Thankfully, they asked Yoongi through the phone if he knew any shops to get piercings.

The blue haired male gave out a quick response, not questioning why the two weren't seen around class awhile ago. "By the way, Hobi wants us to hang out in his apartment," the older mentions and Jungkook said that both were looking forward to hang out with them later on.

Now Taehyung was getting ready for the process. He was slightly nervous because of various reasons that was too much to mention and would probably make him back out if he thought about them in every single detail. "K-kook, are you sure it won't hurt?" he questions and the younger gives him a charming yet reassuring smile.

"You'll just feel like being pinched quickly. No excruciating pain," Jungkook answers, trying to stop Taehyung from fidgeting too much. "Your Highness, let's proceed shall we?" the specialist initiates and Taehyung looked at Jungkook with uneasy eyes.

"You can back out if you want, but if you don't..."

"If I don't?"

"I'll give you a reward."

Warm, brown and doe like eyes lit up in anticipation. He nodded, a smirk on his features, and followed the specialist towards a private area where the tools for piercing will be used. Jungkook stayed behind in the waiting area. The sight of Taehyung's interested yet very cute face was distracting.

Gosh this boy is bad for my health

"How can someone two years older than me look so...fragile and precious?" he wonders with a sigh. Maybe it was because Jungkook was a human being raging with hormones every now and then to the point he feels affected by Taehyung's every move when in reality, he's only taken an interest in girls.

I'm just being a horny teenager..yeah

"Jungkook-ah?"

A voice interrupts his train of thoughts as he set eyes on the tall tanned male that was standing before him. He noticed the white and black tassle earrings that were now hanging on each of Taehyung's ear lobes.

He had to admit, Taehyung looked ten times hotter with piercings. "D-do you like it?" the boy asks shyly, beginning to be conscious of the stare the other was giving him. He was genuinely happy about his piercings. It said something about him. The prince is starting to spread his wings, make his own choices and fighting for what he believes in.

He never really wanted to see his parents in a bad light. He knew that they were only protecting him from the harsh world that we call home. But he was a prince- the next king of Roseus. He wanted to rule the kingdom without being like a puppet who only moves because of the strings that control every fiber of his being.

Snap!

"Huh?"

"Don't worry, you look good in this picture."

"JUNGKOOK!"

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Hoseok's penthouse was about three kilometers away from the shop they were at and since the traffic was heavy by the time they left, they arrived an hour late.

"Hobi-hyung!" The enthusiastic honey blonde greets. Yoongi and Jimin were cuddled up in the couch, asleep. Jungkook chuckles and takes another picture to add to his gallery. He's doing Jimin a favor anyway.

"What do you think about my piercings hyung?" Jungkook watched as Taehyung pointed at his piercings causing the tassles to sway left and right. Hoseok sends him a thumbs up while praising how good he looked. A small smile was etched on Jungkook's face, making Hoseok curious.

"Jungkook, can I talk to you for a bit?" Hoseok wonders and points towards one of his guest rooms. Not questioning it, Jungkook nods and ruffles Taehyung's hair before following the older.

Hoseok allowed Jungkook to enter and closed the door, making sure that they couldn't be heard. "Jungkook, are you planning on something?"

"Planning?"

"You know what I mean."

"No I don't...?"

"Yes you do. Now let me rephrase that."

"Is Taehyung just another fling?" The red orange haired male continues. His voice lower and more threatening than usual.

The younger looks down as if the floor was somewhat more interesting that Hoseok. Then he looked up, smiling wide (Jhope kinda freaked out).
"Hyung, he's more than just a fling. He's...different from the rest," he answers, taking the older aback.

"And that's a good thing?"

"Yeah. A good thing."

Taehyung stood outside the room as he listened to the conversation. He didn't mean to! He was just getting water from the kitchen so he stopped his tracks when he heard his name. After hearing what Jungkook said, he happily skipped back to the living room and watched The Avengers beside the sleeping Yoonmin couple.

I'm more than just a fling...

It's a great thing!

Little did he know that Jungkook had his fingers crossed behind his back.

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Chapter Nine is out!!
Shout out to : crzelyn and PUNKROCKFIONA for pestering me non-stop to update again. And to -Jisol- for keeping me company while writing.

»Btw, I really have no idea about piercings and stuff

»Sorry for the short chapter TT