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38| thunderstorm

KIM TAEHYUNG

I get out of the car immediately once I smell that familiar scent. I wanted to run into the packhouse and see him, Jeongguk. But before I could make a move to do so, something landed on me and I fell over. Or let's just say, someone.

"Oh my god! Tae, I missed you so much", a crying Jimin says, hugging me so tightly I almost couldn't breathe. But I didn't care, I wrapped my arms around my little friend and hugged him just as tightly. "I missed you too!" I exclaim.

Jimin finally let's go, standing up and helping me up. "Hey, Tae", I look up and see a smiling Seokjin. I smile back and hug him too, taking him a bit off guard.

"Hey, Hyung. I missed you", I smile and feel him hug me back carefully. "I missed you too, Tae. We all did", Seokjin chuckles. "Come! The others want to see you too", Jimin squeals and grabs my hand, dragging me along. We enter the packhouse, his intoxicating smell only getting stronger. I look up, following the scent, and see him stand above the stairway.

And that was the moment my whole mood turned on. I felt shy, awkward, and didn't know what to do. I just stood there with red cheeks and a stupid smile on my face. "We'll give the two of you some space", Jimin smirks and grabs Seokjin's arm. "What? Why? I wanna see this", Seokjin complains but let the smaller drag him off the hallway anyway.

Jeongguk walks down with a crooked grin on his face, red eyes looking different than the dark soulless orbs they normally look like. An emotion in them making them look even more beautiful.

When he's downstairs I let out a shy "hello." "Hello, Taehyung. I'm sorry I couldn't come to get you", he says, stern voice getting just a little bit softer as he looks at me with piercing eyes.

I smile a little. "It's alright. I had fun with Suho", I laugh softly, not able to look up to this powerful man. "Did you eat?" he asks and I nod. "But I do am tired", I confess. It's already around 12 so it isn't weird.

"Wann go sleep?" Jeongguk asks and I nod. "I'll still have to do some things, but you know your way to your room? I promise tomorrow I have more time to spend on you", Jeongguk says and I nod, "I do. Goodnight, Jeongguk", I smile and we separate ways.

It was so awkward... although it didn't seem to bother Jeongguk. Is it just me or was it more formal than friendly or... lovely.

I arrive at my old bedroom and go in, closing the door after me and looking around. I kind of missed this room.

I walk to the big window and open it. I lean forward, looking around outside. Everything here is pretty. I missed everything about this place. Maybe even going to the gym with Jeongguk.

I sigh and close the window. I get ready for bed and let myself fall on the soft surface. What is actually going on with Jeongguk and me right now? How does he think? I mean, he kissed me last night... that means he's into me too, right?

I sigh out again, smiling a little. It will be alright. Of course, it will.

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I wake up from a loud bang, I sit up immediately and hold my heart. I sigh out relieved when I notice it's just thunder and sit back. It didn't last long before I hear a knock on my door. I frown, who would come here around this time?

"Come in", I whisper yell. The door opens slowly and Jeongguk's face appears from behind it. "Jeongguk? Hey, what are you doing here?" I ask confused.

"There is a thunderstorm so I wanted to check up on you", he says. I felt myself warm up at these thoughts. He really does care for me...

"Are you afraid?" he asks, sitting next to me. I look at him. I'm not but I like him being here. "If I am, will you stay?" I ask, smiling shyly. He grins a bit and nod. "Of course." I nod. "Then I'm scared", I say and lift the blanket a bit. Jeongguk chuckles and lays down.

"Seokjin is scared of thunder. He always had to cry so hard, I was scared you maybe were that scared to", Jeongguk explains, laying so close to me as he says these sweet words so nonchalantly. It's like he wants to but has no idea how to be so sweet and lovely. I'd like to help him with that.

I scoot a bit closer, wanting to feel his body warmth. "That's sweet. Thank you", I smile and look up, faces now just inches apart. "Of course", he says softly, a whisper almost inaudible, but hard enough for me to understand thanks to the short distance between us.

"Taehyung, I like you. A lot even. And I hope you want to be with me too", Jeongguk says, looking into my eyes so confident yet vulnerable. I nod, not able to speak. "Me too", I manage to breathe out. "But... I'm not all too good at this. I am not so romantic or affectionate. I'm not great at expressing my feelings, especially not in public", he says. I nod, "that's okay." I smile a little and grab his hand under the blankets.

"I might be a bit blunt or rude sometimes. I'm already sorry if I do so. I'm not used to having someone that for example holds my hands", Jeongguk says lifting or hands. "Here I don't mind, but I'm not sure how I'll react under the eyes of others." I could see in his eyes he finds it hard, but I'm glad he's being honest. "We'll make it work", I assure him. He smiles and leans closer to rub our noses together. "Great", he smiles and I giggle.

"Goodnight, Jeongguk."
"Goodnight, Taehyung."

We're getting there !!
What you think of this chapter? I found it cute uwu

xx D.