hidden hearts » vkook (book 2)

15

Jungkook didn't try to talk to Taehyung for the rest of the party. In fact, he seemed to be keeping his distance. Just when Taehyung thought he was getting closer to Jungkook, Jungkook somehow ended up across the room.

Taehyung had a feeling it was because Joshua wouldn't stop clinging to him, but that would be foolish, right? Jungkook didn't care that he was with Joshua. They were ancient history.

Right? 

Taehyung couldn't think straight anymore.

"Come on!" Hoseok looped his arm through Taehyung's and pulled him along. "I want a picture of all of us together again."

"No, Hobi, I don't think-" Taehyung stumbled forward as Hoseok pushed him in line. He caught himself on a gray sweater. Blue caught his eye when he looked up.

"Oh, hey Joon!" Taehyung squeezed Namjoon's bicep. Jesus Christ. "Woah, you've been working out. Who knew you'd become such a hunk?"

Okay, maybe Taehyung had a few more drinks. Maybe Taehyung was a little drunk.

Namjoon threw his head back and laughed. "I've been really focused on working out this last year, since, you know."

"Since you cheated on Jin?" Taehyung slapped his hand over his mouth. He didn't think he was supposed to say that.

Joon's smile faltered. "Yeah, Tae. Since that."

Taehyung groaned. His chest ached. He liked Joon and it wasn't his place to bring up that dark part of their past. He frowned and poked Namjoon's side.

"Yes, Tae?"

"I'm sorry, that was rude." Taehyung slurred. Namjoon shook his head and smiled.

"It's the truth, kiddo. No need to worry."

"I missed youuuu." Taehyung wrapped his arms around Namjoon. He heard a camera shutter distantly. 

"Are you good, Tae?" Taehyung shot up at the voice that came from behind him. He slowly turned. Jungkook was standing so close on his other side that his shoulder brushed his.

"Look who it is, everybody! Jeon Jungkook, the world's newest heart throb." Taehyung tried to keep the disdain out of his voice, but apparently that was harder than it looked.

"Yikes." Jungkook placed his hand on Taehyung's arm. "How much have you had to drink, Tae?"

"Ummm." Taehyung tried to answer, but his mind seemed to zero in on where Jungkook was touching him. "You're touching me."

"I'm holding you upright. You look like you're going to pass out any second."

"I'm fiiiine!" Taehyung tried to swat Jungkook's hand off of him but he missed and stumbled to the side. Jungkook shot forward and caught him, his hands on both of his upper arms. They were so close. Taehyung inhaled deeply. Jungkook smelled like whiskey and expensive cologne. He smelled good. 

Taehyung decided he was going to make a candle that smelled like Jungkook.

"That's... flattering?" Jungkook laughed. Oh, did Taehyung say that out loud? Shit.

"Alright, everyone look this way!" Someone was shouting over the crowd. Jungkook spun Taehyung around so he was facing the right way. The quick movement made Taehyung dizzy. He needed to lean on something and fast. Without thinking, Taehyung stepped back and leaned his body into Jungkook. 

Jungkook automatically wrapped his arms around Taehyung and pulled him closer. Taehyung's back was flush with Jungkook's front and-

Oh.

Taehyung grinned.

He leaned his head back against Jungkook's shoulder and smiled, big and drunk, at the camera.

"I meant it, you know." Jungkook was muttering in Taehyung's ear. Taehyung closed his eyes and sunk deeper into Jungkook. 

"Hmm?" Taehyung hummed.

"When I said I missed you." Jungkook pressed his mouth against Taehyung's ear. "I meant it."

"I missed you every day for three years." Taehyung whispered. Jungkook sucked in a sharp breath.

Jungkook was so close. If Taehyung just turned his head a little to the side, his lips would-

"Alright, I think it's time we leave." Taehyung was being yanked out of Jungkook's grasp. When he opened his eyes, Yoongi was in front of him.

"Nooo, wait!" Taehyung whined. 

"Trust me, Taehyung. You don't want to go down that road right now." Yoongi pulled him through the crowd. Taehyung tried to look back at Jungkook, but there were so many people. 

"Taehyung!" Someone yelled. Taehyung twisted in that direction, but felt his chest deflate when Joshua came into view. 

"He'll call you tomorrow, Joshua." Yoongi spit out. Joshua stopped in his tracks and only nodded. God, Yoongi could be so scary. It made Taehyung giggle.

"Come on, let's get you home." Yoongi sighed.