the color of my life × taekook

5. with(out) you

Taehyung's pov

My dad turned his back on me and my mom. I couldn't understand what was going on. Why was he upset?

He turned to me: "If it wasn't for you, I would be happy to keep staying with your mother. You ruined everything." he gritted his teeth.

"Woohan! The only one at fault is you! Taehyung is your son! Quit it and get out. It's you who can't stand it." my mother hugged me and glared at my dad.

"It's better to live in a black and white world than deal with the both of you, especially that rat!" he shouted and I flinched, feeling my mom stiffen.

"Get out." was all she managed to say.
And the man whom I knew was supposed to be my father left.

My mother broke down and hugged me tighter. "You are the treasure of my heart, Taehyung-ah. Don't let that man or anyone else tell you that you are worthless."

"Mom..." I said on the brink of tears too, "Will you be able to see colors again, without dad?"

She looked up with a sad, sorrowful smile. "No, my dear. But neither will he. That's fair enough." she ruffled my hair."But at least I have you, my sunshine. He can take anything else, but as long as I have you, I will be happy."

I didn't realize I was crying until she wiped my cheeks. I lifted my hands to wipe her tears away too. She laughed and kissed my forehead. I smiled.

Jungkook's pov

I carried Taehyung to what I assumed was his room and laid him on the bed. I went to get towels for both me and him. I took off his jacket and dried his hair.

I tucked him under the covers and made sure he's warm. I saw a frown on his face but didn't think much of it. I dried my hair too and went to the kitchen. He should have some tea in one of the cabinets. And he has. Mint tea. Good enough.

He's not good with rainy seasons and cold weather, from what I could see. That's alright. I'd like to be there to take care of him, especially if there's no one else to do that.

Taehyung's pov

I woke up sweating. When I tried to sit up, though, I was pushed back by a hand. That made me open my eyes. It was the first time I had woken up with a polychrome vision.

"Jungkook" I breathed, though my throat was burning. Was he there all the time? How much time has passed? What happened?

"Good.....evening" he sheepishly smiled.
"You fainted when we got here so I took you to your room, and I just finished making some tea. Here," he said and handed me a green mug.

I took a sip and looked around the room. "It's...this is not my room." I managed to say and he looked away, embarrassed. He is cute. I'd love to tease him more like this.

"Yeah well, I just assumed. I should've woken you up to tell me," he said and we both laughed. This was sweet.
"Also um" he started "would you mind if I stay overnight? My house is pretty far, and it's already dark outside. Of course, if you want me to leave I will just-"

"Yeah, yeah you can sleep over." I stopped his rambling and he gave me a grateful smile.

"Then I'll be right back. I have to call my parents," he said and stood up.
"Don't move." he pointed at me before exiting the room.

I smiled to myself. Like I'd want to go anywhere, idiot. I finished my tea and laid on my side, wanting to get more sleep.

Jungkook's pov

After telling my mom I'm sleeping over at Taehyung's, I went back to check on him. He was laying on the side, his back turned to me. He'd gone back to sleep.

I sighed and sat next to him, grabbing the empty mug. "You know... I'm not sure if I am your soulmate, but if you know you are mine then I hope you'll say something soon. There's no explanation and I just want to understand this. Please don't make it hard for the both of us, if you know. If you are worried, then know I like you. I like being around you." I whispered. It felt wonderful to let it all out.

I stood up and walked out of the room, turning off the light and closing the door. I will sleep on the couch.

Taehyung's pov

I put my hand over my mouth, my face teary-eyed and my eyes wide. I suppressed my sobs for a while.

"Jungkook, my soulmate. I know."