Taehyung's life had finally returned back to normal, at least in the slightest way. He rejoined his university courses, he was going back to university, meeting up with his friends, assure them that everything was fine and he just took a vacation.

He reunited with his mother, hugging her under tears and also explaining everything to her to which she replied with another tearful hug. His Momma was simply the best.

Everything could've been normal if it wasn't for a certain silver-haired Mafia leader still lingering in Taehyung's life. The petit blond still felt shivers running down his spine whenever he thought of Jungkook, feeling his confused heart tightening.

Jungkook had really stayed true to his words of keeping his distance unless Taehyung wanted him close. He was respectful, charming and very much happy whenever Taehyung decided to approach him.

Jungkook's mission of 'wooing Taehyung aka his Sweetheart' took only slowly place: sweet gifts passed to Taehyung by silent delivery boys, romantic dates in the way Taehyung liked them, more presents and most importantly: time.

Time for Taehyung to heal and sort everything out. Just for himself, without involving anyone else, not Jungkook, not his Momma nor brothers.

He loved his family but this, this he had to do alone.

°°°

Taehyung let out a groan once he arrived back home, on the phone with Jimin who was babbling about something he couldn't focus on. His eyes fell on the beautiful bucket of red roses before they laid on the one holding them, a bright smile on his face.

"Hey Sweetheart, you free today? I have a surprise for you", Jungkook said, beaming happily when Taehyung pressed a quick kiss to his cheek before moving past him and inside the house.

"Sure, let me just put away my stuff, then I'm ready", he shouted over his shoulder, quickly dismissing Jimin and hanging up with the promise for a meet up. Jimin and Hoseok wanted to take their relationship with Namjoon a bit further and since Taehyung knew exactly what his brother liked, they asked him for advice.

"How was your day, Gorgeous?" Arms sneaked up around his waist, pressing Taehyung against a firm chest. The blond sighed, blowing a golden lock out of his eyes before turning his head to look up to Jungkook.

The Chess King returned the look lovingly and Taehyung flushed red before quickly looking away.

"It was alright, still have to do a lot of work since I missed a lot in my courses", Taehyung replied back, a teasing undertone in his voice. Although slightly forgiven, the cruelty of the past was not forgotten on Taehyung's side which he loved to playfully remind Jungkook of.

Taehyung had returned back to his sassy self after he didn't have to fear daily for his life anymore and Jungkook had fallen even more in love. He loved every aspect of Taehyung.

"Don't give me that look, you're about to say sorry, I know you."

Two weeks. It took two weeks for them to get this casual with each other but it had been worth it. At least for Taehyung. He got to know so much more aspects of Jungkook that it frightened him how fast he got comfortable with the latter.

It shouldn't matter, but to Taehyung it meant the world. He couldn't forget what Jungkook had done to him but he saw the efforts the silver-haired did to repay him and Taehyung appreciated it. He was forgiving Jungkook, because deep down in his heart, he understood that craving for love the other held inside of him.

Taehyung tickled Jungkook's chin and the elder pulled away with a small huff before a chuckle broke free from his lips.

"Kiss?", he asked, puckering his lips. Taehyung tilted his head to the side, teasing him.

"Did you deserve it?", he asked playfully, his eyes twinkling with mischief. Jungkook thought for a moment, pouting his lips again.

"I have a present for you", he himself teased Taehyung and the little blond giggled before leaning forward.

"Deal", he said, sealing their lips together in a sweet, innocent kiss which Jungkook broke first. He always was respectful nowadays, doing nothing without Taehyung's consent and never initiating anything the smaller wasn't comfortable with.

Because this time, Jungkook wanted to love Taehyung right.

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Taehyung stood in shock in Jungkook's garden, blinking at the most unbelievable thing now sitting in the middle of the grass. He glanced to his side, staring at Jungkook in disbelief before stating the obvious.

"You bought me a swimming pool."

"I bought you a swimming pool."

"Why would you buy me that??"

"Because you said you liked swimming pools. So I bought you one."

"But but-- I said it casually, I never expected you to like, buy me one!"

Taehyung threw his hands in the air, he couldn't believe Jungkook. There he was, standing there as if he didn't just use a little fortune to buy a swimming pool for Taehyung who had briefly mentioned that he would love to own one.

"You're unbelievable." Taehyung shook his head a little, still staring at the large swimming pool. It was beautiful, crafted from expensive looking marble, with a jacuzzi and lots of space to swim around and relax.

It was his dream to have an own swimming pool and Jungkook casually made this dream of his come true.

"So you like it?", Jungkook asked, a hopeful little smile tugging on the corners of his mouth. He was amused by Taehyung's adorable antics and the barely concealed joy in his darling's eyes, face and body posture.

Taehyung turned, a happy twinkle in his eyes, just the one Jungkook adored to see. He loved spoiling Taehyung, loved to make and see him happy. It was Jungkook's own favorite joy, to see the one he loved happy.

"I love it... thank you, Jungkook. You just made a dream come true for me", Taehyung whispered touched, voice breaking in the end. Jungkook smiled lovingly at him.

"You made my dream come true by giving me another chance, my Darling. It's the least I can do to make all your wishes come true", Jungkook spoke sincerely and Taehyung felt tears forming in his eyes.

Taehyung was sure now: he wanted to be with Jungkook. The boy he had first met had really been under this monstrous appearance all the time.

So without thinking twice, the blond threw himself into Jungkook's arms, feeling the man securing him in his hold, just like he always did. He was always there to catch Taehyung, words so frightening in the beginning now brought peace to Taehyung.

"I-I... I'd really like to...", Taehyung started, stumbling cutely over his own words and his tongue which Jungkook noticed with a painful tug to his heart. God, Taehyung was so cute.

"I-I mean, if y-your offer still stands, I don't know-- I know you were shit to me but still, as I said, I w-wanted to give you a second chance and I think-- I think I'm ready to take it a little bit further", Taehyung stuttered out, flushing red the second these words left his mouth.

Jungkook pulled away, staring at Taehyung in disbelief.

"Are you completely sure, Sweetheart? I don't want you to think I'm trying to buy your affection", he said, searching for any insecurity in Taehyung's eyes.

But the male shook his head, only determination in his eyes.

"I am sure, Jungkook. I willingly want to be with you", Taehyung declared.

Jungkook stayed silent for a moment and Taehyung now feared that he had changed his mind.

But then, the brightest smile appeared on the silver-haired's face before he grabbed Taehyung and spun him around, twirled him in the air freely while he laughed wholeheartedly. Taehyung shrieked in protest and clung onto Jungkook's broad shoulders.

"J-Jungkook!", he squealed. Jungkook put him down, still laughing breathlessly before pulling Taehyung back close.

"C-can I kiss you?", he asked breathlessly, so happy that he felt like his heart was bursting. Taehyung nodded shyly and sighed in comfort when he was sweetly kissed.

"Thank you so much, Taehyung. You just made me the happiest man in the world" Taehyung heard Jungkook whisper before resting his forehead against Taehyung's. The blond smiled.

"No. Thank you for proving me wrong. There's good in you, that's why I'm staying."

"You brought out this good in me. And it'll stay, just for you."

Taehyung smiled happily.

"I'll make sure it does."

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It took (1) swimming pool, huh TaeTae xD

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