Twenty Eight

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"Because I like you, Tae."

Taehyung stares at the cherry haired boy and blinks multiple times. Did Jungkook just say what he heard or is he hallucinating because he likes Jungkook?

"W-What?" The blue haired boy says, looking at Jungkook carefully, examining his expressions well. It doesn't seem like the other is lying.

"I said I like you, Tae. I have liked you for a very long time now." Jungkook says. Taehyung does not know how to feel about this new piece of information.

Jungkook likes him!

The boy he likes, likes him back!

Taehyung should be happy right. He should probably tell his feelings to the cherry haired boy and then they would hug, probably kiss too and everything would be fine?

But life isn't that simple. For the both of them. It's very complicated and confessing to Taehyung that he likes him wasn't exactly the best thing Jungkook could do.

When Jungkook doesn't get a response from the other boy, he panics. Did he just make things awkward? But he does not show his inner turmoil on his face.

"I-I don't know what to say." Taehyung says even though he does know what he wants to say. He wants to say what Jungkook said back to him. He wants to tell him that he likes him but he can't. He cannot let anything start between them. It won't end well for the both of them.

"Y-You don't have to say anything, Tae. I just wanted to let you know. I've been keeping this in my heart since we were in the first year and now we're already in the final year. I just... really had to tell you. Even though I wanted to tell you about it in better circumstances." Jungkook says and smiles a little.

"B-But I... I only see you as a fr-friend, Kookie." Taehyung lies. His heart beats so fast when Jungkook cups his cheeks and caresses them.

"And that's absolutely fine. Y-You shouldn't get involved with me too much anyway." Jungkook whispers and brings his face to the crook of Taehyung's neck and nuzzels. Taehyung is confused by the statement. He brings his hand to Jungkook's hair and kneads his fingers between them.

"Why is that?" Taehyung whispers.

"You don't know me that well, Tae. M-My life is full of darkness even though I appear all cheerful. I'm pretending." Jungkook says. He feels like he needs to tell Taehyung this. He needs to tell his roommate that the way he appears in front of everyone is a façade even if he does not tell him why it's a façade.

"Why, Kookie?" Taehyung asks, curiosity getting the best of him.

"I... don't exactly... have the best family background." Jungkook says slowly and pulls away from Taehyung's neck to look at his expressions. A sad expression covers Taehyung's face that means he is buying whatever Jungkook is saying.

Jungkook again did not lie. He does belong to the dark world and his family isn't the best for anyone but for himself and Orion.

"Oh... you don't have to talk about it if you don't want to." Taehyung says softly, making Jungkook smile. Of course he wasn't planning to tell him anyway.

The two boys stand together, staring at each other. Jungkook cannot remove his gaze from Taehyung's sinful appearance while Taehyung looks down shyly.

"I'm sorry, Tae." Jungkook says all of a sudden. The blue haired boy looks at him with eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

"Why?"

"I didn't want to fight you that day. And I'm also very sorry that I didn't... take your side in the cafeteria. I should have but... I just don't know why I try to stay away from any form of violence. It's just really... scary. Even though it is not an excuse as to why I didn't help you. There's no excuse for that and I'm sorry." Jungkook says, violence being scary for him is a lie that he told. He really feels sorry. He wanted to take Taehyung's side so bad but ugh he couldn't.

"Is it because... is it because of your family?" The blue haired boy asks. Jungkook slowly nods his head. "Oh Kook, it's okay." Taehyung says, being the kind soul he is. He comes forward and hugs the cherry haired boy to comfort him from his guilt.

Jungkook sighs. He can totally get used to being near Taehyung. If he could, he would give up everything to enjoy this. Wait, does he sound like he's in love? Is he in love?

Maybe.

Because what he has been feeling for Taehyung has been long enough to pass the stage of a mere crush.

"You know what Tae, you should try out modelling. You'll totally kill it!" Jungkook says, breaking the peaceful silence. Taehyung pulls away from the hug and gives him an amused smile.

"You think so?"

"I know so."

"Well, too bad Mr. Jeon, I already have a career path in mind and I would like to follow that... if things go well that is." Taehyung says and walks over to his bed.

Jungkook follows him and takes a seat next to him. "Oh they will definitely go well. So tell me, how's that art gallery show thingy going?" Jungkook asks curiously. He is acting as if he did not confess just a few minutes ago. Well, he knows he cannot have Taehyung the way he wants to have, that is, as a lover but he can at least try being friends with him without making things awkward between them. Until the end of the final year he wants to stay close to Taehyung at least in their room if not outside because after that Jungkook would get too busy handling his mafia group and then Taehyung being around him would be ten times more dangerous.

"Well that art gallery show is this weekend. I'm super excited but nervous at the same time." Taehyung confesses. He is trying to act cool just like Jungkook after knowing that Jungkook likes him too. Guess both of them don't want any awkwardness between them.

"Why are you nervous? Your paintings are so good." Jungkook tells him.

"First of all, I don't know if you're saying this because you're my friend or you genuinely feel that way. Secondly, there would be so many big and famous artists. I'm definitely gonna be a nervous wreck." Taehyung says chuckling a little.

"So are you gonna go there alone or are you planning to take someone with you?" Jungkook asks. He wants to go there with Taehyung.

"I don't know. Alone, most probably. Why?"

"No like... people generally go to these events with someone and I guess you could use a company since its your first time." Jungkook says shyly. Yes, shyly because him being a part of the mafia does not change the fact that he is with his long time crush right now to whom he just confessed his feelings. He wishes he could give a long speech to prove his point though.

"So what are you suggesting, Jungkook?" The blue haired male asks.

"Umm... that maybe... I could-- accompany you?" Jungkook asks, fiddling with his fingers. A smile plays on Taehyung's lips. He stares at his roommate for a little while since he looks more cute than hot right now. He wonders how can people have such duality.

"Guess you could do that." Taehyung says, smiling brightly at Jungkook.

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Hey lovelies! How are you all? Oh God this chapter was all over the place but I still hope you liked it.

I'm so enjoying BTS posting on insta. It's like a dream come true to write 'Namjoon/Jin/Yoongi/Jhope/Jimin/Taehyung/Jungkook's post/story on Instagram' for ARMYs. Seems like they'll keep us updated throughout  their break!!

^Even on their breaks, they make us so happy. Oh boyfriend duties😂

So Taehyung followed Jennie by mistake and then unfollowed her. He asked ARMYs how to stop the recommendations on Instagram. Oh God I was dead laughing. He must have already seen delulu Bangpink shippers going craze about V oPpA fOlLoWiNg jEnNiE uNnIe bEcAuSe hE lOvEs hEr😂

And all the 7 of them broke ALL the records on insta which is a record in itself. Guys please follow them all instead of just following your biases.

Btw Taehyung's OST for Our Beloved Summer is so good. His voice is so soothing 😭

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