You clawed your way into my heart

Nightmares ! 2

Going to Jungguk's place is a bit too much for Taehyung. But deep inside he knows he wanted to meet the lawyer. Yoongi knocks the neighboring door and after a couple of minutes a half asleep Jungguk opens the door. His eyes widen at seeing Taehyung there. But before he registers what's happening Yoongi hugs him. Taehyung's is dumbfounded seeing Yoongi taking initiative for a hug, well, of course other than towards Hobi as he is someone that hates showing care physically. His care starts and ends in words most of the time. Ruffling of hair is a luxury from him and that man is hugging a human right in front Taehyung's eye and he can't just digest it. Jungguk smiles showing his bunny teeth while hugging back Yoongi and welcome him.

" What a pleasant surprise hyung !!! come on in. Hobi hyung, Taehyung welcome. "

" Am I not welcome you jerk? " Jimin asks.

" You will enter anyway, whether I invite you or not." 

They all walk inside, Taehyung notices the way Jungguk walks. It's a clear sign that he is not fully recovered. They all sit on the large pastel green L shaped couch except Jungguk who sits opposite to them on an easy chair filled with cushions.

" Still in pain Kookah? " Yoongi asks.

" Yeah a bit, broken ribs are a pain in the ass." Jungguk answers chuckling a little.

" Yet you decided to come here and live alone. I told you, you can always come and stay at my place." Yoongi's expression says he not happy with the lawyer's set up.

Taehyung can't stop feeling guilty listening Jungguk is staying alone. He left their home the next day they fought. Come to think of it ..it was Tae who screamed at JK. The other four continues talking this and that. Mostly about music and dance making Hobi beam in happiness and chat much more louder than the other three. Junguk and Jimin bicker over his dancing. making Tae think - " they seem pretty close. May be because they are humans and neighbors." - then Jimin arranges the plate and they have dinner. After finishing it, they continue the talk. Then Yoongi urges Jungguk to sing which obviously surprises Tae again. When he hears Jk's voice he transcends to another world. The voice is so sweet and he sings every word like he means it. He sings Eddie Wedder's ' society' and Troye Sivan's ' Blue'. Tae is in trans even after the song has ended. Yoongi eyes Tae to sing too but he shakes his head and he walks towards the glass wall in the room, looking for his constant companion. He notices a figure standing beside him after a while.

" You know, You and Jungguk are alike? " It's Jimin's voice.

" What do you mean? You just met me. " Taehyung asks.

" You two bottle up everything inside. Your outer appearances are a bit different. Jungguk shows he is carefree and easy going. Trust me he is but, there is a part he never opens. I feel the same about you. Though your expressions aren't subtle and you don't cover what's inside you with a smile as Koo does." Jimin answers.

" You are not wrong about me, don't know about the lawyer. don't care." Taehyung return his gaze to the moon.

" Don't care huh? hmm... " Jimin smiles and walks back to join others.

Taehyung hasn't moved from that spot when Jungguk joins him with glass of wine offering it. Taehyung thank him then the lawyer asks " why are you standing here? "

" Just like that. I love watching moon.It's clearer today. "

" Yeah .. I do that too sometimes. The Sun and the Moon are the only constants in my life." Jungguk looks at the moon smiling a bit.

The words terrifies Taehyung. Those are his thoughts. - " is he a mind reader ? "- In his mind he always thought no one can reach and connect to him. He shut his feeling so deep that no one has the key to open that locked door. But, here is someone starting to break the wall not caring about the door or key. He looks at Jungguk with wide eyes and that make latter panic " Did I say something wrong? " he asks.

" N..No... I am going back to the couch." Taehyung hurries back and sits beside Yoongi. He tries to listen to Jimin explaining how great his boyfriend is and how his parents are so welcoming of Jimin. Taehyung wonders who his boyfrined is.

" By the way where is he? " Jungguk asks.

" Ah he has his college reunion party tongiht. "

" oh okay. "

" Well Junggukah..it's time for us to head back it's already late." Yoongi says standing up.

" Yeah me too I need to pick Ryota too." Jimin also gets up.

" Why don't you guys stay the night? " Jungguk asks suddenly surprising himself and the others.

" Eh.. why. I mean we didn't bring any clothes to change. " Yoongi .

" That's okay I have my spares back at the studio." Hobi suddenly says who is damn tired after dance practice and the non stop chatter.

" But.. " Taehyung tries to complain not really liking the idea.

Yoongi sits near him again and comfort him. " It's okay Taehyungie...we all are here right? "

" Hyung... " Taehyung's eyes are pleading.

" Just try it for a day.. " Yoongi presses his shoulder.

" You asked me to do so many things hyung. " Taehyung clenches his fist.

" This is the last one.. please stay the night here okay? "

" Jimin, you are bringing Ryota here, it's been long we all were together. " Jungguk says.

" Long? it's been years you dumbass. You shut us all out after you started working. " Jimin rolls his eyes.

" I know ..sorry" Jk apologizes.

The dancers goes to collect the spare clothes and fetch Ryota. Jungguk shows them the rooms. And yes ! Taehyung's room is near Jungguk's. And he can't even complain. Yoongi is adamant that he will share his room only with Hobi and will use the room that he used before. Jimin is still a stranger and has a boyfriend as well. More than that Taehyung is not comfortable sleeping near anyone. Jimin calls Jungguk telling him he won't be joining as Ryota is spent. So they all decide to call it a night. Jungguk knocks Tae's door and hands him a pair of pajamas. Taehyung doesn't like sharing clothes so he is a bit hesitant. And exactly like the human has read his mind he says

" It's new I haven't used it. "

" Thank you " Tae bows and take a bath and change. He hugs the pillow thinking of ways to sleep. Jungguk decided work a little for the educational camp he is planning to arrange and as hours goes by he hears whimpers. It's from Taehyung's room he has an urge to look for him. He contemplates whetherr he should go check on him or not. Yoongi already explained how hard it is for Taehyung to adjust to a new place. So he decides to take a peek. Taehyung is struggling, his breaths are heavy, Jungguk can see he is having a nightmare. Pretty bad one by the look of it. Tears are soaking the pillow and his grip is so tight on it. Jungguk can't stand the beauty struggling. He sits on the bed and start stroking Tae's hair.

" Shh... it's okay Tae..relax. "

Taehyung opens his eyes after sometime and Jungguk again sees the golden shining eyes. The tiger sees kind face and soft fingers running through his hair. He jolts up and hugs Jungguk startling him. Taehyung grip is so tight , exactly like he was hugging the pillow.

" please... " Tae whispers.

" I've got you Tae.. I've got you. " JK hugs him back running his hand slowly on his back.

Taehyung knows what he is doing and he hasn't done that with anyone all his life. But he needs Jungguk now, that warmth is slowly getting into him. He visibly relaxes as he places his head on the crook if Jungguk's neck. He closes his eyes. They are still sitting. Jungguk can hear the light snore after a couple of minutes and the warm even breath on his neck. He tries to untangle himself and lay down Taehyung but hee just makes his grip tight making Jungguk flinch in pain. But that's not important. He slowly lie down on the bed. Much more comfortable for both of them right?

" What is bothering you Tae? what is it that too engraved inside your mind that make you stay away from your family? from me?. whatever it is I am with you, I will get you out of it. " Jungguk whispers on the sleeping boy's ear. He doesn't know what made him say that. But he meant every word. And a tear rolls down from Taehyung's eyes as if he heard him.