It has been months since Taehyung accidentally intoxicated Seokjin by the flower of the Garden of Eros. Seokjin had only woken up in the morning and thanked Taehyung for bringing him to bed when he fainted and Taehyung just received his gratitude, not finding the courage to tell him what exactly happened the previous night. It kind of bothered Taehyung that Seokjin forgot everything about the intimacy they shared because it was all Taehyung could think of for a whole month.
Seokjin informed him that for the final step of making the potion, they had to wait until it snowed. Nothing eventful happened until the first snow arrived. Taehyung continued to repay Seokjin's efforts by taking care of Seokjin which consisted of reminding him to have meals because he was always so invested in either the potion or some customer, giving him a shoulder massage (it only happened twice because Seokjin could not contain his moans when Taehyung pressed on the right spots), sometimes dealing with a bothersome customer or two and of course the daily maintenance of the cottage.
The silence that swaddled them at times has become more comfortable than plain awkward so it was easier to be around each other. Taehyung learnt that Seokjin preferred to be left absolutely alone at times and the younger would not explain his cause to Taehyung afterwards. He also learnt that Seokjin had a honey voice when he sang after he discovered the Dark one softly singing to himself when he tended the small flower patch outside his cottage. Sometimes, due to Taehyung being an active person when asleep, they would wake up pressed against each other; most of the time, Taehyung would pretend to be sleeping so he didn't have to move away.
When the first morning of winter kissed the land, Seokjin turned his closet upside down.
"We need to get new clothes for you. The washed clothes won't dry fast in winter," Seokjin concluded as he started to ball up the clothes and shove them into the closet.
"Ah," Taehyung expressed his distaste. He manhandled Seokjin out of the way before folding the clothes neatly.
"You don't have to do that," Seokjin said as he watched Taehyung organize his miss for the nth time.
"I want to," Taehyung replied.
"We will be heading to Jimin's shop after you are done being unnecessarily kind. Don't worry about disguising yourself, winter dampens everyone's senses."
"Seokjin-ah," Taehyung stopped the Dark one from leaving the room.
"This is the least I can do for you," Taehyung said sincerely.
Seokjin hummed before exiting the bedroom.
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"So you're the Taehyung." Jimin whistled as he circled Taehyung like a predator.
"Um, yes," Taehyung replied, internally dying for Seokjin to return from wherever he went. How could he just leave him at the hands of a stranger?
Oh, stop being so dramatic.
"Hmm, I heard you sleep in the same bed as Seokjin," Jimin commented in a playful tone as he made circular motions with his index finger and a measuring tape materialised and began to take measurements for Taehyung clothes.
"How...did you know?"
Jimin laughed, most definitely pleased.
"Oh, it was just a wild guess and you confirmed it. Things must be...interesting for you two."
Taehyung turned a flaming red as Jimin's giggles grew higher pitched.
As if the world was finally listening to him, Seokjin flew in through the glass doors, shivering as he crouched next to the fireplace.
"Ah, hyung! Just at the perfect time. Taehyung was just telling me that you two share the same bed."
"I was actually-"
"And that reminds me, hyung, I smelled one of Eros's flowers on you two months ago, remember? You still haven't told me how you got over its effects. I really want to use them in..." Jimin went on chattering and chattering but Taehyung got tunnel vision as he stared intently at Seokjin who had his back against him. His ears were red but the cold could be responsible for it.
"...so how did you get rid of the libido? I seriously can't handle it and have to run to Jungkook when he's not around. It's really embarrassing but heavens, does it feel incredible?" Jimin ended without a hint of embarrassment.
"I just fainted," Seokjin answered, not even turning at them.
"Ay, hyung, now that can't be true."
"It is."
"You know about the flowers better than me."
"I made an antidote for it."
"Now you're just changing statements- oh! Oh, stupid me. I see."
Jimin smirked at Taehyung whose eyes widened and he began to protest, "No, no! Nothing like that happened! I just brought Seokjin to bed and gave him sleeping draught."
"So you took care of him, hmm."
"Jimin-ah," Seokjin said in an exasperated voice.
"What? Am I saying anything wrong?"
Seokjin sighed and stood up.
"Whatever happened, happened because of the flowers. It's not important. What's important is getting to the snowy hills as soon as possible," Seokjin said quietly.
"Hyung, I didn't mean to upset you," Jimin said, sounding genuinely sorry as he walked towards Seokjin in a small stance.
"It's alright," Seokjin murmured, quickly glancing at Taehyung.
No, it was definitely not alright for Taehyung. So Seokjin did remember.
"Why are you going to the snowy hills?" Jimin asked as he pulled out a colour palette from thin air and held it in front of Taehyung to choose.
"You know, to receive the blessing."
"Oh, so you're done with the potion?"
Seokjin nodded.
"Whose blessing are we getting?" Taehyung asked, as he handed the palette back to Jimin with his desired squares tick marked by the floating quill.
"Namjoon's, of course."
A pair of reptilian eyes flashed inside Taehyung's mind and his blood ran cold. Namjoon... Clairvoyant...
Maybe his journey would come to an end soon.
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Falling || Taejin
FanfictionHe lost his wings to the claws of dark temptation. His wings- the very essence of his existence- were snatched away from him for his undeniable crime. But he knew where to go. He knew the Dark one would help him. But he was afraid. He had never enco...
