MARKED [namjin+taekook fanfic]

Chapter-10

Kim Namjoon had been stuck in his house for the last couple of days. He was on his way to take a shower one fine morning when his large foot slipped on the soap that had magically appeared on the bathroom floor. Poor boy, he sprained his ankle pretty badly and had to rest in bed for two days straight. It was difficult for him yet he managed, thanks to his friend Yoongi who brought him medicines and food.

His ankle was healing well and it was fine to walk so Namjoon decided to tidy up his place a bit. He had managed to walk all the way to the door without limping and he was about to step out to throw his trash away when he saw him. Kim Seokjin, who was panting and sweating in this cold weather, was standing right outside his apartment, hand hanging in the air as if ready to knock.

"Jinnie?" Namjoon was shocked. What was Seokjin doing here at this hour?

"Are you okay? Are you hurt?" Seokjin breathed. His face was getting paler with each second because of the cold.

"Come inside it's too cold" Namjoon dragged him inside and shut the door behind him. "You aren't even dressed properly"

He brought a thick blanket and draped it around Seokjin who was shivering on the couch.

"I'll bring you something warm to drink," Namjoon said and left the living room.

Seokjin sat huddled under the blanket that smelled like lavender, a fragrance he never thought Namjoon would like. The living room had white walls and colorful art all over. He always thought the male would be into dark colors but maybe he didn't know him that much.

"Here you go" he placed a mug of hot steaming chocolate that was overloaded with marshmallows. Seokjin's favorite.

"Thanks" he mumbled before taking a sip. It was perfect. The two boys sat together making small talk on how and why Seokjin was here for the next ten minutes till he finished his drink.

"You thought a motorcycle ran over my leg?" Namjoon asked, trying not to laugh. "Seriously?"

"Hey, don't laugh." Seokjin rolled his eyes. He was going to kill Yoongi.

"Jinnie you were worried about me, weren't you?" Namjoon reached out his hands and squished the tattoo artist's cheeks who slapped his hand away.

"I wasn't!" He defended himself but failed when Namjoon looked him straight in the eyes. "Okay, maybe I was"

The taller male scooted closer to Seokjin and took his ice-cold hands in his warm ones. "I'm glad that you are here"

Seokjin's cheeks were tinted pink and he lowkey panicked when Namjoon brought his hand up to caress his cheek. "I-I should leave now. Take care" he sprang up from the couch and tried to walk away but Namjoon grabbed his arm and stopped him.

"Stop," he said in his deep voice. "Don't go"

Seokjin turned back and looked into the eyes of the man in front of him. This was the first time he had paid attention to how beautiful Namjoon's eyes were. His black dragon eyes sent chills down his spine.

"Can we talk?" He pleaded. "I need to clear up a few things"

Seokjin nodded. He knows where their conversation would go so he sat back down, but this time, he had a good distance between the two.

"What happened that day" Namjoon began, "were you serious?"

Seokjin doesn't know. He doesn't know why he kissed him. He just knows that he wanted to and so he did.

"Look Jinnie. I know I've made myself very clear that I have feelings for you and I know you have never shown any signs of liking me back." He took a deep breath, "I want to know if you really feel the same as me, or was it just to shut me up?"

Truth to be told, Seokjin did kiss him to stop him from spouting any nonsense about his looks but that doesn't mean Seokjin didn't have any feelings for Namjoon. He knows he might have been a bit too slow to realize this but sitting beside the boy made everything clear to him.

"I like you Namjoon" he blurted. "I'm sorry it took me so long to realize this but I'm sure that I like you. I know I was dumb to push you aw-"

Namjoon leaped from his seat and threw himself at the tattoo artist who hugged him back before placing his lips on his.

"I like you too Jinnie. No, I love you" Namjoon beamed and kissed him passionately.

Love. That's a strong word. Maybe not today, but one day he would say that to Namjoon with sincerity. That day would come soon. He knows that.