Love Me Again (Taehyung X Reader)

Chapter 32: "...memories with the woman I love."

Y/N POV:

"Oh that was so good!" I set my silverware down on my plate, utterly full from the amazing meal we had just eaten. Taehyung and I had chosen to go to Basilico for dinner, a little restaurant right inside the hotel. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was friendly, my only requirements for a restaurant. I had ordered the braised beef while Taehyung chose the roasted pork loin, the aromas coming from both had been perfect and I grinned when he held out a forkful of food to me, convincing me to try his. I did the same, my heart fluttering at the look of joy on his face.

The server returned, clearing our plates and, despite my half-hearted protests about being full, Taehyung ordered the tiramisu, something I had drooled over when we first arrived. He took a bite then held the fork out to me. "Come on baby. Try it. It's so good!"

Grinning at his pleas, I let him feed me the bite, the combined flavors bursting on my tongue. The creamy whipped cream, the rich mascarpone, and the strong espresso were a heady combination that made my eyes close in delight. "Mmm... that really is yummy."

Taehyung gave me a smug smile that made me laugh. "Told you so." We stayed there a little while longer, drinking cups of coffee and just enjoying being together. Back home, everything always seemed so rushed, so it was nice to have this little opportunity to just be together and not have to hurry. We talked a little bit about the meeting scheduled for the next afternoon and after I yawned for the third time, Taehyung called for the check. He quickly paid it and we headed out of the restaurant and back towards the elevator to our floor.

I leaned up against him as the elevator rose, wanting the contact between us, needing the contact he so easily provided. He wrapped an arm around my shoulders and I could feel his soft lips touch my temple. "I'm so sleepy," I whined, making him laugh out loud.

"I can see that. Jet lag can be a bitch." Taehyung pulled me close as I snuggled into his shoulder. I would have loved nothing more than to climb into bed and take a nap when we arrived, but I knew how important it was to get on the schedule of a new country. It makes it much easier to adapt to the time change. "When we get up to the room, you can get your comfy clothes on and go to sleep."

I nodded in agreement as I closed my eyes, just enjoying being close to his side. "And I can sleep in a bit tomorrow since we're not meeting with the CEO until later in the afternoon."

Taehyung snorted and I looked over at him. "Sleep in? That's cute but I know you better than that. You'll be up early saying there is too much to do to stay idle in bed all day. I think I've only seen you sleep in three times since we've known each other. One was a charity event, the Relay for Life event that you walked with Mina, Rose, Lisa and Serena. The other two times were after parties. Other than that, you have too much energy to sleep in."

I grinned sleepily at his words, knowing he was probably right. It made my heart flutter to see how well Taehyung knew me, but it had come from the three years we had been together. He knew all the little things that made me who I am, made me the person I was and I loved the fact that he knew me so well. At this point, he knew me better than I knew myself since he remembered all the little things from the last three years. It was just yet another piece of evidence of how much I meant to him, how much he loved me.

It made me think of what had happened at the house yesterday. He had been so extremely gentle with me as he tried to determine what exactly I wanted from him and how far I wanted to go. It sent a wave of love crashing over me when I realized that although he would have loved to take things further, he stopped, knowing I wasn't completely ready. Part of me had wanted to touch him, make him feel good the way he made me feel, but I couldn't stop the worry that hung over me. What if I wasn't as good as he remembered? What if it was bad enough that he would realize he didn't want me after all? I tried to push the thoughts from my head, knowing deep down they were silly, but I couldn't help it.