Twins | TaeKook [En]

Chapter 41

“Hey.” Taehyung greeted as Jungkook opened the door, a smile etched on his lips.

Jungkook stared at Taehyung, his hand propped against the door frame.

Taehyung was in his casual clothes, no colorful makeup, no girl clothes, his red hair was also cut short, he was just him today.

Thump. said his heart. He couldn't take his eyes off of the Taehyung before him, but he also couldn't open his mouth to talk.

“Uh... Jungkook?” Taehyung called out as he waved his hand in front of Jungkook.

Snapping out of his trance, Jungkook smiled awkwardly. “H-Hi.” he greeted Taehyung back.

Taehyung chuckled as he looked at him up and down, his eyes settling down below. “Sorry for the sudden intrusion, I was gonna ask you out on a date.” he cleared his throat and looked back up to Jungkook's eyes. “Your mother told me to come in.”

Jungkook nodded before he shifted his eyes to the ground. His eyes grew wide as he looked back up to Taehyung, his cheeks stained with red as he slammed the door shut.

“FUCK!” he yelled as he rushed to his closet to look for clothes, to put it simply, he was only in his boxers when he opened the door.

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“Look— I... I apologize for opening the door with me only in my boxers. I just woke up when I did and—”

Taehyung laughed as he slapped Jungkook's shoulder. “Trust me, I've seen more than what I've seen today.” Taehyung said as he took out his phone and acted indifferent to the matter but was actually melting on the inside.

Somehow that sentence made the raven head irritated. Was it the fact that Taehyung had seen him naked? No. Was it the fact that he saw Taehyung crying and moaning beneath him but he couldn't remember? Maybe. Yes. Of course. Definitely.

Placing the thought aside, he cleared his throat and was about to start the engine but paused and instead leaned his body against the car seat, his hands gripping the stirring wheel tight.

Noticing how the other had remained motionless Taehyung's brow frowned in worry as his hand unconsciously touched Jungkook's arm. “What's wrong?” he asked.

Jungkook who had his eyes shut lifted his lids and sat down straight. He took Taehyung's hand and cupped it with his both. “What kind of person was I?” Jungkook asked. “And why were you in a coma?”

Taehyung pursed his lips as he shifted his eyes to their hands and back to Jungkook's eyes. “You... You were violent, ruthless, reckless, wicked, you were everything bad.” he started off and gave him a weak smile. “But you were also everything good. You were all those things because you loved me, cherished me, and treasured me more than anyone in the world. You held me so close to your heart that I was starting to be your obsession, and that obsession changed you. You pushed and hurt those people who were dear to us because you were afraid they would take me away from you. Your obsession became so bad that you pointed the knife at me and started coming for me.”

Shocked by what Taehyung had just said Jungkook's jaw dropped, but more importantly he started feeling fear, fear towards himself. “I—I tried to kill you that's why you were in a coma. I...”

Taehyung sighed. “Jungkook, we were young back then, we understood the world less than we do now, and as people of that age, we were all afraid of change, we were afraid to lose certain things in life, you were only afraid to lose me.”

Jungkook shook his head. “But that doesn't warrant my action towards you. I— I tried to kill you, Taehyung! You should be afraid of me! Heck, I shouldn't be roaming around in the open, I should be in jail.”

Taehyung pressed his eyes shut. “Th-There are things that you need to know.” he paused and swallowed the lump on his throat. “But for now, as long as you don't have any recollection of the past, I cannot tell you the whole truth. I'm sorry, Jungkook, forgive me. I really wanna tell you but I'm afraid to break you.”

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“No. I actually hated my long hair.” Taehyung said as he picked up a chicken nugget and dipped it in the sauce. “I only kept it cause everyone in the pa— family guilt tripped me into keeping it long. They basically told me how much they took care of my hair for the past ten years and the amount of shampoo and conditioner they use to keep it soft and silky. So, when I came home with my hair cut short they basically ignored me for half a day.”

Jungkook just nodded his eyes focused on the other male.

Noticing Jungkook's behavior Taehyung pursed his lips and shifted his eyes to the side. “Stop staring, I'm feeling a bit insecure here.”

“Why should you be?” Jungkook asked before he took a sip of his drink, amused at how red Taehyung was.

“Y-You know, I'm not dressed as a girl today.”

Jungkook softly nodded and muttered, “I prefer you like this.” which didn't go unheard by Taehyung.

“I— I— I don't know what to say.” he stuttered out as he covered his face with his hands.

“Just tell me stories. I'm listening.”

Taehyung scoffed. “After what you just said? Nuh uh.”

Jungkook chuckled as he separated Taehyung's hands and his face. “You look way better like this.”

Taehyung took his hand from Jungkook and fanned himself. “Whoah. It's getting hot here.” he stated as his face grew redder.

“Yep, cause you're in the room.”

This. This! THIS CHILDISH FLIRTING IS TOO MUCH. He thought as glared at Jungkook. “Your flirting is very gradeschool.”

“Uh huh, but somehow I got ya hooked tho?” Jungkook then gave the younger male a playful grin. “Oh!” Jungkook exclaimed as he took out the box he was carrying the whole time.

“Isn't that the blue garnet for Miyoung? You haven't given it to her yet?” Taehyung asked.

“Well...” Jungkook scratched his left cheek before he took out the necklace that was originally meant for Miyoung. “The necklace, I think it suits you more.”

Taehyung pursed his lips. “Do you know what a garnet gemstone mean?”

“I do.” Jungkook replied. “Protection, friendship, and trust.” he paused as he stood up and walked over to Taehyung's side. “To commit and to love.” he added as he took Taehyung's hand and placed it on his chest, his wildly thumping heart. “I— This desire to drive you crazy, this desire to kiss, and me missing you every moment, can I call it love?”

A tear fell from Taehyung's eyes as he balled his hand before pulling Jungkook close. “Yes. Of course, you can.” he replied before pressing their lips together.

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