Christmas break passed by in a blur.
Taehyung and Granny spent the Christmas eve together at the Jeon's residence. Jungkook's mom was so ecstatic to have guests that night, so she prepared food that was more than enough for them. Together, with Jungkook's mom and Granny, they ate the food happily and exchanged gifts (Jungkook's father and brother are still overseas managing business).

The two boys opened their gifts together and they were surprised that they received sweaters. Though Jungkook gave Taehyung a branded sweater that surely cost a fortune, Taehyung gave Jungkook a sweater knitted by his grandmother. They both laughed at their gifts and kissed secretly, far from their companions sight.

Taehyung couldn't be any happier.

As time flows by quickly, the brunette haven't realized his birthday is coming near. He just shrugs the thought everytime he remembers it.

Today, 29th of December, he walks into the diner to work. He enters the diner and greeted his boss as usual and starts to clean tables. He busied himself all day, checking his phone, when he had breaktime, if he has a message from Jungkook. But it seems that Jungkook was too busy to even text him.

Yesterday, Jungkook told him that he will have an urgent meeting with the coach and football players at school, so he cannot visit the brunette at the diner. Taehyung was okay with it and he just smiled to agree.

So as he cleaned the last table before his shift ends that afternoon, he quickly types in a message for Jungkook that he would come to drop by the school to bring him food. Specifically Mojos.

Taehyung didn't receive a reply, but he still walks to school, thinking that the raven head was just busy.

He walks directly to the football field, and as he reached the place, his head tilted in confusion. There was no one there. He scans his eyes everywhere but Jungkook is nowhere to be seen, nor his teammates. Still confused, he just turns around and decided to walk home instead. He would just ask the younger when they meet.

But as he passed by the locker room, he heard voices. He stopped in his tracks and neared the place to listen more. He widens his eyes when he recognized one of the voices, it was Jungkook!

He walks into the room, peeking in to whoever Jungkook was talking to. He tried to listen to their conversation, but he can't decipher any of the words because they speak too softly.

Finally, he sees Jungkook's raven locks. The younger was facing his back to him, so Taehyung peeks in more to see.

"Remember what I told you."

Taehyung furrowed his brows as he heard the unknown male speaking and widened his eyes when the male in question was actually Yugyeom. His heart beat in nervousness, it ached a bit. He will never get over the fact that the two had a past and they still look good together.

He gasped not so quietly, and he wants to hide in his pocket when his eyes met Yugyeom's.

"Oh hi there, Taehyung." Yugyeom's expression turned to a happy one.

Jungkook stiffened and turned to the brunette slowly. "Tae? What are you doing here?"

Taehyung feels deaf at the sound of his racing heart but then remembers the food in his hand. "I-I brought food f-for you. What are you d-doing here?"

Jungkook was about to reason when Yugyeom beat him to it. "We were just about to go home actually, since the meeting ended not long ago. Right Jungkook?"

"Y-yeah.."

Taehyung looked at Jungkook in the eyes, but the latter avoided his gaze.

"I know what you're thinking Taehyung. We're not doing anything behind your back. Your boyfriend here loves you, okay?" Yugyeom added.

Taehyung felt himself relax as he heard that come out of Yugyeom's lips. He slowly nodded, trusting those words.

Jungkook walks to him and cups his cheeks. "Let's go?" Then he pecks the brunette's lips and both walk out the place.

+++

30th of December. It is now Taehyung's birthday.

The brunette wakes up, not thinking that this day is any special from others. He trudged towards the bathroom to take a bath and get ready for work. Like as usual.

After he finished getting ready, he went to their small dining area and he sees his grandma with her back facing him, preparing something.

"Good morning, Granny." Taehyung greeted the old lady, like always.

Granny cranes his neck to look at Taehyung "Good morning, my son." Then she turns around holding a small simple cake in her hands.

"Happy birthday Taehyungie." She greeted the brunette enthusiastically with a wide smile and gentle eyes.

Taehyung was surprised. He smiled back widely to his grandmother and stands up to blow the candle on his small cake.

"I'm sorry son, this is all I can give you." Granny spoke softly.

"What are you saying Granny. I love it! Thank you. Though you shouldn't have bothered." Taehyung replied.

They both sit down and started to eat breakfast. They chatted and laughed like best friends. Taehyung is so happy to have his grandmother by his side.

"Granny I love you so much. I promise when I graduate, I will work hard so that I can buy you a big house and you will live a wealthy life. I will build you a pretty garden and engage to a hot choco business. You can manage it Granny, so all people will have to taste the best choco in the world." Taehyung grins while blabbering about his dream.

Granny also smiled, but with a hint of sadness. She erases the fear and continued to listen to her loving grandson. "Yes I will wait for that, Taehyungie. I love you, too."

As the day continues to progress, Taehyung didn't expect people from the diner would remember his birthday. He was then again surprised as he was given a medium sized cake and a mini celebration. The cake was baked by Seokjin, and the celebration was prepared by Namjoon. Taehyung was also surprised to see Yoongi and Jimin there. Yoongi gave him a notebook as a present. His hyung told him that he can write lyrics there, and Taehyung hugged him as a sign of thankfulness.

After their surprise, the brunette checked his phone if Jungkook had texted him. He wasn't really waiting for something special though, just a simple good morning or asking how he was doing. Or maybe just a simple greeting from him. Nothing came, so Taehyung assumed Jungkook was busy.

He got back to work and kept himself busy also. He reminded himself there's no need to worry. The people here around him expected to see him happy, he shouldn't let them down.

He was happy actually. He didn't expect his usually ordinary birthday would turn out like this. He was beyond thankful.

The end of his shift came, and he checked the phone for the tenth time already. Still no response from Jungkook. The day is about to end, and no trace of his boyfriend is seen yet.

Of course, Taehyung felt incomplete. He just couldn't end this day without talking to the person he loves. He texted Jungkook again earlier to come to the diner if he have time, so he can celebrate with him. But unfortunately, Jungkook haven't texted back still.

It was quite an eventful day. But still his heart was waiting for someone. He was hoping that Jungkook would even just greet him a simple happy birthday, but he guesses, the raven head was busy to think about it.

Even now that he was walking home that night, the raven head was not messaging him. Maybe Jungkook forgot his birthday? Or worse, he didn't know all along.

Taehyung felt his heart become heavy at the thought. Even with balloons and a cake on his hands, he felt himself dragging his feet towards the direction of his house.

He sees his house at a far distance and takes his time to walk. He didn't feel like wallowing in sadness inside his room yet.

It was still early in the night, so he plans to just study, or chat with his grandmother to spend time. Yes he will do that, just to get his mind off of Jungkook.

Now standing in front of the door of his house, he twisted the knob and was about to walk inside quickly, when he bumped into a sturdy chest. He raised his head to look at the person he bumped into, only to have his breathing stop when he recognized the face.

It was the face of the man that he was waiting for all day.

"Jungkook?"

"Happy birthday, baby."

👉im sorry for updating just now. Work is soooo toxic. So here's an update for y'all.

👉also thankyou for 5k reads! ❤