The Witness ➳ Taegyu

21. Why'd You Act Like Nothing Was Wrong?

A/N: Longest chapter so far let's get it (basically the length of almost two chapters in one). Also, I changed the new cover a little bit. The words pop more when looking at it from a distance, and the picture itself it a little bit less vibrant.

Once he realized what was happening, Beomgyu quickly pulled away. "I'm sorry," he immediately said, scooting as far away as he could and staring at the front of their box. "I'm so sorry."

"You didn't want it?" Taehyun asked. "If I knew that, I wouldn't have leaned in too. It's my fault."

"No, it's mine. I leaned in in the first place and you're probably creeped out. I'm sorry."

He dug his face into the bear and regretted everything he just did. Kissing him was so random, and so selfish since he didn't take Taehyun's thoughts into consideration. He invaded his personal space without permission and-

"I'm not creeped out. I kinda liked it. Why do you think I didn't move away as soon as it happened?"

Beomgyu's eyes widened and he felt his face heat up, thankful that it was still being covered by the toy. "I did it without even knowing if you're into guys. That was a stupid assumption, and I'm sorry."

"Stop apologizing. Once again, why do you think I didn't pull away? I'm pansexual myself, so I don't really care. Plus, I trust you and think you're pretty attractive. I've never really had feelings for you, but I had no reason to not want to kiss you. Do you have feelings for me?" Beomgyu shook his head. "Honest?"

"Yeah." He looked up at him. "I just thought you were really handsome with the lighting and everything. That's why-" he scrunched up his face at the obvious smirk that Taehyun was showing. "What?"

"You're blushing so hard."

Beomgyu smacked him lightly on the shoulder and Taehyun was laughing hysterically. "Wait..." he mumbled. "Will you get in trouble? I assume it would be against the rules to kiss me, right?"

Taehyun just shrugged. "No one has to know."

"In that case..." Beomgyu looked at the carnival that was still lit up and awake. "...can we do it again?" He side-eyed Taehyun who's eyes were blown wide. "We don't have to! I just... you're really pretty."

"That shouldn't be your logic for kissing someone. It's an intimate action that needs trust," Taehyun chuckled, and before Beomgyu could defend himself, he leaned in to capture his lips once more.

Beomgyu melted. If you told him a month ago that the playful, attitude having, sweets loving cop who made him a bowl of cocoa puffs every morning would be kissing him, he would call you crazy. Back then, he really did think of Taehyun as just his protector. Soon later, his friend.

But after finding out about Black Reaper and why Taehyun is so dedicated to making sure he was okay, it put a soft spot in his heart for the boy. This wasn't just a job to Taehyun. It was a way to heal his heart after everything he had been through.

Beomgyu thought of that for a tiny moment, and it was enough for him to pull away and just hug him. Taehyun was warm, and his arms were gentle the few times they hugged before. Now was no different, but he seemed even more sweet about it. All Beomgyu wanted to do was hug him, and maybe kiss him if that was okay too.

A slight movement made Beomgyu groan and he looked over Taehyun's shoulder to see that they were going to the bottom. "Damnit," he whispered, pulling away and helping Taehyun put his glasses and hat back on. "What a way to ruin the moment."

"It's alright. We can have more."

Beomgyu blushed furiously and nearly stumbled off of the ride once they reached the bottom. "What were you guys talking about?" Kai asked, biting his lip like he was trying to hide a smile.