Wish You Were Here [vkook/taekook]

Louisiana

Hello, my loves! I hope that you all have been well this week!~♡ I had to replace my phone this week because it experienced a nasty fall and after that acted like it had zero service wherever I went. Nearly got chewed out by my mother, who had attempted to call me 14 times, and not one got through.🤣 I hated having to replace my phone, though, because I had almost paid it off.🤣 It was the worst feeling I'd experienced all week.🤣 It needed it, though:3 I couldn't even write my stories unless I was connected to wifi, which is very little throughout the week.🤣 How have you all been though? I can't wait to know.:3 As for the forewarning, there isn't anything too triggering, but I'd read as advised and with caution. You never know when I may decide to add something else to the story.🤣 Without further ado, please enjoy this new installment~♡♡♡

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Early that next morning, Taehyung and Jungkook roused all their friends, keeping an eye on the time to ensure they weren't late for their flight. Once everyone was ready, Taehyung herded everyone toward the lobby to board their shuttle to the airport. Once they were at the airport, Jungkook then began to herd everyone toward the respective gate and their flight. The moment they boarded, Taehyung laid his head on Jungkook's shoulder and slept the entire duration of their plane ride once more.

When they landed in Louisiana, Jungkook woke Taehyung and continued to do all of the corralling toward the shuttle to their next hotel. While Taehyung was still fairly dazed, Jungkook went ahead to talk to the concierge in his stead. Jimin watched Taehyung carefully for Jungkook, while the younger watched Jungkook at the counter. To Taehyung's dismay, the concierge was a female this time, and it only served to open recent wounds that hadn't even had a chance to heal yet. Jimin hastily obscured Taehyung's view of Jungkook by grabbing his face and making him look at him. Staring at Jimin, the elder offered a nervous smile and laugh, attempting to keep Taehyung distracted from Jungkook talking to the female concierge. Taehyung was silent as Jimin smiled awkwardly at him before trying to speak over anything that may be said between Jungkook and the woman. "How are you feeling today, Taehyung?" Jimin asked rather loudly before Taehyung made a face of annoyance. "I'm fine," Taehyung answered shortly, pulling his face away from Jimin's grasp and glancing back over toward Jungkook.

Taehyung noticed this lady was definitely more professional as she handed Jungkook the key cards to everyone's rooms without so much as a finger caressing his skin or a bat of her lush eyelashes. Taehyung sighed with relief as Jungkook turned back toward them with a smile on his face. "Here we are," Jungkook announced with resplendence, passing out the room keys to everyone in a separate room. While Jungkook passed out everyone's key cards, he couldn't help but notice Taehyung's peculiar expression until Jimin leaned over to whisper in his ear. "I think he's still feeling really jealous," Jimin noted softly, straining to help the two understand each other better. Jungkook sighed softly before grabbing onto Taehyung's arm and leading him over towards the elevator to their room. "Are you still upset with me?" Jungkook asked softly, staring up at Taehyung slightly while he pulled their luggage along behind them. Taehyung simply sighed to himself and attempted to school his expression. "Look, I haven't completely forgiven you for flirting in front of me... But that doesn't mean I'm still upset or whatever," Taehyung fibbed slightly, averting his eyes from Jungkook. He hated lying to Jungkook, but he didn't want to keep hurting the younger with his insecurities right now either.

Although Taehyung worded it the way he did, Jungkook knew him better than that. He knew Taehyung wasn't telling him the whole truth and that bothered him more than the fact that Taehyung still hadn't forgiven him. "I know what I did hurt you, but honestly, all I had was you in mind. I wanted us to get through dinner quickly so you could have more time to sleep. Am I such a monster for that?" Jungkook asked softly, feeling an emotion akin to rage well within him. He didn't understand why he was being punished for straining to help Taehyung out, even if it involved using some insignificant girl. Taehyung was silent as he contemplated Jungkook's words, wishing the younger would stop belittling himself. Taehyung turned toward Jungkook with a fierce look of determination. "No one said you're a monster! Stop calling yourself these things! I'm not calling you a monster either! I'm just hurt...! Extremely fucking hurt... I feel inadequate enough as it is the worse I get and here you are... Flirting with a girl shortly after a session that makes me feel even worse about myself... And I can't stop the hatred and anger from bubbling over... If anything, Jungkook... I'm the monster, okay... And I'm turning you into one the longer you stay with me," Taehyung announced softly, turning his gaze toward the floor and slipping off his wedding ring. Jungkook opened his mouth to say something in retort, only for Taehyung to slip his arm free of Jungkook's grasp and gently place his ring in the palm of Jungkook's hand. "You should honestly find someone better for you," Taehyung whispered tenderly, the sorrow evident in his voice before he bolted from the hotel lobby.