NOVEMBER 24TH

Jeongguk view

Another two hours flew by and all of them had eventually reached their hotel in Busan. It was around half past nine, not too late but as taehyung slept through the rest of the car journey all he wanted to do was jump into bed.

But they were experiencing a tiny little problem.

They forgot to book a room for taehyung.

So now Jeongguk was having an argument with the receptionist because no other rooms seemed to be available at all. Jeongguk groaned and held the bridge of his nose to calm himself down as he walked away from the counter.

"are you all sharing rooms together?" Jeongguk asked everyone else. They all nodded their heads.

Jeongguk was the only one with his own room.

At that he sighed loudly, knowing exactly what was going to happen. Taehyung was just sat on one of the comfy seats, munching on his sweets tiredly as he watched Jeongguk slowly become angry.

"he'll be sharing a room with me." Jeongguk sighed annoyed as he spoke to the receptionist. She quickly nodded her head, finding Jeongguk a tad bit intimidating.

She looked at him nervously. "yours is a single room sir."

"i fucking know that." Jeongguk growled. "just book it or we're all leaving." he warned.

She quickly did so and Jeongguk stormed up to taehyung. "get up now and follow me." he ordered and taehyung rushed to follow him, struggling to hold his bag.

They reached Jeongguks room and taehyung frowned. "a-am i sharing with you?" he asked.

"yes." Jeongguk rolled his eyes.

Taehyung looked at the room, seeing that there was only one bed. He gulped and looked at Jeongguk. "uhm, t-theres only one bed." he pointed out nervously.

"thats right. Im not sleeping on the single couch." Jeongguk stated.

Taehyung pouted. "im not either."

Jeongguk looked at him. "so we both take the bed taehyung." he sighed defeated.

Taehyung looked at him with wide eyes. "i-i—share a bed?" he gasped.

"its only for one night." Jeongguk snapped. "and i wont do anything."

Taehyung bit his lip. "o-okay." he mumbled hesitantly.

Both of them washed up and taehyung was already in bed, but he was sat up straight, teddy bear clutched to his chest. Jeongguk walked out of the bathroom, eyes landing on taehyung in his light blue night pajamas. He stifled a mean chuckle at the childish clothes before going to switch off the light and turn the lamp on.

His eyebrow raised when he saw the bed.

Because taehyung had layed out multiple pillows in a row in the middle, as it acted as a barrier.

"are you that paranoid i'll do something to you?"

Taehyung nodded.

Jeongguk rolled his eyes and removed his shirt. Taehyung squealed, quickly covering his eyes when he saw Jeongguk half naked.

"w-why?" the boy squeaked out, cheeks red.

"calm down. I wouldnt want to try anything on you anyway." Jeongguk simply stated as he got into the bed.

Taehyung uncovered his eyes and pouted a little offended with Jeongguks words.

Taehyung view

No No No. Why would i be offended?

He watched as jeongguk layed down, sigh of relief escaping his lips from finally being able to sleep. His back was facing taehyung thankfully so the boy too lied down making sure the barrier was still there.

Taehyung felt his breath quicken from having to share a bed with the older. He didnt know why his heart was beating so fast.

"jeongguk? Are you awake?" he mumbled quietly.

"whats wrong?" jeongguk asked.

"w-well—uhm g-goodnight." taehyung muttered softly, nervously anticipating Jeongguks answer.

It was silent for a moment before he got a response. "goodnight taehyung."

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NOVEMBER 25TH

Jeongguk view

It was the next morning and jeongguk woke up to something that horrified him greatly.

He and taehyung were cuddling.

The pillows were no longer in between them, haven fallen off during the night.

Now taehyung and jeongguk were facing eachother and the olders arm was loosely over taehyungs waist who on the other hand was cuddling jeongguk tightly. Jeongguks free arm was squished underneath taehyungs face as the boy held onto it for dear life, lips in a pout against Jeongguks tattooed bicep.

He looked at the sleeping younger, face blank as he watched the boy snuggle against his arm even more. Jeongguk instantly moved his arm that was over taehyungs waist and hurriedly ran his hand through his hair. He never experienced someone cuddling him in his sleep before. He wasnt a cuddler either so he was surprised he was even touching taehyung.

Taehyung was a very big cuddler as it seemed. Jeongguk tried to pry him off his arm as it felt like blood was no longer rushing through his veins. He rolled his eyes when the boy wouldnt move so he used his strength instead. He grabbed taehyungs waist with his only free arm and pulled the boy on top of him, only to roll them both over and have taehyung lay on his back.

He sighed when he was free and then watched how the younger boy grabbed a pillow to quickly hug, frown disappearing. Jeongguk scoffed in amusement, finding taehyungs actions so similar to that of a baby, almost finding him cute.

Jeongguk got dressed for the busy day ahead, he was just wearing his casual attire which was a black short sleeved top paired with (you guessed it) black skinny jeans along with a jacket too since it was already winter.

Taehyung woke up from the loud sounds jeongguk was creating as he made himself some toast, not bothering to order room service. Jeongguk looked at him.

"go back to sleep taehyung. Its too early." jeongguk said.

Taehyung sat up and hugged his teddy bear, lips in a pout and hair messy.

Jeongguk had to stop himself from staring at the cute boy.

"b-but you're awake." the boy yawned.

"thats because i have to leave soon and you dont."

"im not coming with you?" taehyung frowned.

"dont think you'd want to."

"t-then why did you bring me?" taehyung asked quietly.

Jeongguk looked at him and just sighed.

"you still dont trust me." taehyung mumbled sadly with teary eyes.

"if you're coming hurry up and get dressed." jeongguk snapped.

It was silent for a moment before taehyung spoke. "i-i dont want to." he mumbled.

Jeongguk watched unimpressed as the boy layed back in bed, pulling the covers over himself, facing away from Jeongguk.

"there'll be a guard to watch over you." Jeongguk said, hinting taehyung to not try anything funny.

Jeongguk was about to walk out but paused before he left.

"i'll keep the door unlocked." he muttered.

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Jeongguk view

Jeongguk and all his men were at the docks, trying to sort out the problem with the drug importation that had been troubling them for a while now. Everyone was on guard, in case something suspicious happened as they waited for the cargo ship to arrive.

In the mafia world you couldnt trust anything.

Jeongguk was hidden behind a large container, crouched down with his gun ready in his hand. His eyes were like that of a predators yet his mind was far from focused. He was thinking about taehyung.

Specifically this morning when they were cuddling.

Jeongguk replayed the image of taehyungs puffy face squished against his arm, his own arms tightly hugging it. It was so cute.

Jeongguks eyes widened momentarily. He shook his head. He had never even said the word cute before.

Then he remembered how his own arm was touching taehyungs delicate waist, causing his ears to redden a little.

Jeongguk would never admit that he is feeling flustered right now. His face suddenly became serious again and he straightened his posture, refusing to think back to this morning. He loaded his gun, acting like a hard rock again as if his ears didnt look like tomatoes two seconds ago.

Just focus on the mission jeongguk and stop thinking about the boy you cuddled last night.

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Taehyung view

Jeongguk was gone for a whole two hours. Meanwhile taehyung was Just eating the toast that was already made by the older male this morning.

He sat there almost lifelessly, bringing the peice of bread to his lips like a robot. He didnt even understand why jeongguk had brought him here in the first place if all he was going to do was stay in a hotel room.

He huffed as he looked around. Then his eyes landed on the guard that was sat on the couch. Taehyung learned his name was namjoon. The guy was very very built, he had extremely thick thighs and big arms and taehyung even asked him how often he worked out.

"namjoon?" taehyung called for him shyly.

"yes taehyung?" he replied.

"uhm how old are you?"

"twenty-six."

"can i call you hyung?" taehyung asked loudly, a little excited.

"of course." namjoon smiled kindly, dimples showing. Taehyungs face lit up and he clapped his hands like a little child.

"arent you bored hyungie?" taehyung asked.

"a bit, actually."

"c-can we please go outside?" taehyung asked with big eyes and a pout.

"as long as you stick by my side." namjoon warned.

Taehyung giggled and nodded his head. "lets go!" he exclaimed.

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They ended up at a busy market in the middle of the area they were staying in. Taehyung thought it was wonderful. The atmosphere was so lively and vibrant, something he'd missed out on ever since he was with jeongguk.

He saw that everyone else was happy as they shopped with their loved ones and taehyung wanted to be happy too, even if he was shopping with a bodyguard assigned to him by a mafia boss he was kidnapped by...

But nevertheless he had a huge smile gracing his face, taking little skips to each market stall as he conversed with all the lovely sweet ladies. They all found taehyungs bubbly personailty adorable.

"hyungie can we get some food please?" taehyung asked namjoon shyly.

Whilst namjoon was walking him to a stall taehyung couldnt help but think of escaping. But he was in busan, with no money for a train ticket and he was also with namjoon. His mood saddened a little upon remembering his mom when he looked at all the mothers walking by.

He looked at namjoon though and remembered that just two minutes ago he was so happy. So happy he was outside at a city he'd never visited before, happy he was exploring these amazing streets.

So he decided to live in the moment. Thats what he wanted to do and right now he was living happily.

So he ran up to namjoon with a big smile, taking the tteokbokki and devouring it like a little puppy.

An hour later taehyung was currently waiting for namjoon to finish using the bathroom. He was waiting outside the cafe, just watching two cute dogs play fight together.

His eyes then landed on stall a few metres away that were selling jewelry. His eyes shone as he saw a pretty lilac coloured jewl and his feet were already walking him over there, too infatuated with the beauty.

He looked at the necklace, faint smile on his face as he picked it up and watched the diamond glisten in the sun. Suddenly he remembered namjoon had the money so he hurriedly put the necklace down and went to call for the older.

He went into the cafes toilets but namjoon wasnt there.

He went outside searching left and right, calling out the mans name too but no reply and no figure was seen or heard.

Taehyung began to panic because he was alone in a busy market place without a phone. And he didnt know anyones number. He couldnt even call the police. 

So he started to search every close street, trying to see if he could find the older male.

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Jeongguk view

Jeongguk was back at the hotel, finished with his mission. He had arrived with just one cut on his face but to him it felt like a little scratch.

He opened his door, expecting to see taehyung and namjoon inside but when he didnt his fists clenched and he felt himself become angry. Namjoon is gone too so taehyung hasnt gone to the police.

Jeongguk ran a hand through his hair, irritated at the fact that taehyung didnt listen to him again. Suddenly his phone rang and it was namjoon who was calling him, he picked it up without hesitation.

"where the fuck are you?" Jeongguk spat.

"sir taehyung is missing. We're at the market place and when i finished using the bathroom he suddenly wasnt there anymore." namjoon started to ramble.

"what the fuck do you mean he's missing?!" Jeongguk yelled. "you had one job to do namjoon!" he was furious.

"im sorry sir—"

"shut up and tell me exactly where you are." Jeongguk ordered.

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