Quid Pro Quo. TaeKook AU

Falling into place

"I can't believe how much has changed in a year" I sighed as I relaxed into my chair

"Tell me about it" Jin snorted as he sipped his beer 

"He's like a totally different person, but not really. I mean, after we had spent time together there were glimpses of the real him, but man. Letting go of the company and going through therapy was the best decision"

"I'm glad he decided to fix himself. I think his best decision though was chasing after you" 

"Well duh, have you seen me?" I smiled making him laugh 

"Of course Kook" Jin rolled his eyes 

"I'm thinking of asking him if he wants to buy a house with me. He almost slapped me when I told him I bought a new car though and asked me angrily why I wouldn't let him buy me one" I rolled my eyes at the memory "he'll probably just buy the fucking house outright" 

"So? Let him" he shrugged "What's the harm in that? The man has enough money for ten lifetimes and I don't see anything wrong with him using it to build the future you two want" 

"Fair point. But I don't want him to think I'm dependent on his money. I'm just fine on my own dime"

"Kookie, if he seriously were to ever think that way, he doesn't know you" 

"I know, it's just my own anxieties you know?" 

"You need to stop thinking that way, you guys love each other too much" He waved me off 

"You're right" I nodded "Can I tell you something?"

"Always" 

"I bought a ring" I blushed and nibbled my bottom lip "I don't know if it's too soon or not. And honestly I wasn't even looking for an engagement ring, but it's designed after Van Gogh's Starry Night and when I saw it, I knew that was the one" 

"That's fucking awesome Jungkook!" He beamed "I'm so happy for you! When are you going to ask?"

"I have no idea honestly" I shook my head "I've been trying to put a lot of thought into it. I keep looking at it and trying to figure out how I'm going to propose" 

"That's too sweet kookie" he smiled wide "what ideas do you have so far?" 

"I'm thinking of maybe taking him to Disney, neither of us have ever been, and I think he'd have a lot of fun" 

"Oh my god! Are you going to propose in front of the castle?"

"Maybe" I shrugged "or they have that beauty and the beast restaurant, with the ballroom.. he loves beauty and the beast. Maybe I could propose to him there on the dance floor" 

"Oh god I'm gonna cry. You're too sweet for this world kook. Honestly" 

"Stoooooop" I blushed and laughed "I can't help it Jin. When it comes to Tae, I just want to give him the whole fucking world" 

"Hey baby" I smiled as I walked into my apartment, Tae was laying on my couch with Scabbers on his chest 

"Hey" he smiled wide "How's Jin?"

"He's good, I wish you came though" I lifted his legs and sat down, putting his legs across my lap 

"I'm just unbelievably tired, I'll go next time though" 

"Can I ask you something?" 

"Of course" he paused the tv "What's wrong my love?"

"Nothing's wrong" I smiled and shook my head "I just, was wondering, would you be interested in moving in with me? I don't mean here" I shook my head "it's too small. But like, buying a house together?"