when the rain falls - taejin [book 1]

VI

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As in a dejavu, Taehyung was inside his friend's room again, sitting on the bed, waiting for him. Jungkook had offered to go get something to eat while they were watching the movie. Seokjin hadn't arrived yet from his shift at the hospital, so the brown-haired boy felt a little anxious to see him too.

―Okay, I think I brought everything I could find ―Jungkook informed, entering with a tray full of snacks and chips, as well as soft drinks. Tae gave him a smile.

They settled in front of the television and devoted themselves to enjoying the film.

In a very subtle way, to the point that the chestnut almost failed to perceive it, Jungkook brought his hand closer to his friend's, linking his little fingers. Slowly, he covered more ground, until he completely took his hand. Tae swallowed, feeling uncomfortable. He didn't dislike the gesture, but the intention with which he did it, because he knew that his friend still had strong feeling for him, and he couldn't reciprocate.

He felt Jeon's piercing dark gaze on his face, but he didn't turn to look at him, afraid things were going to get a little out of hand. He feigned enormous interest in the image in front of him, replaying itself on the TV, occasionally laughing at anything unfunny and stuffing himself with a handful of popcorn every once in a while. The black-haired boy didn't stop watching him, patiently waiting for his friend to finally give in to the force of his gaze. It was increasingly difficult for Taehyung to pretend not to notice anything, falling under the power of Jungkook's eyes, finally turning around.

―What's happening? ―the chestnut tried to sound casual.

―I was thinking... ―he began to say, pausing the movie, to have all the brown-haired attention. ―...about how much I miss you ―he blurted out, and Tae could only force a smile.

―I'm here, right? ―he tried to go off on a tangent.

―You know what I mean, Tae... ―he laughed tenderly. ―We were an incredible couple.

―Were we? ―Taehyung hesitated with irony seeping into his words. ―I thought we only had a friendship with rights ―Jungkook grimaced.

―I'm sorry ―he apologized, making the chestnut a little cool. ―It was stupid to think that not giving a name to what we had would be a good idea... ―he let out a sad sigh. ―Obviously, it wasn't.

―It doesn't matter, it's over ―Tae played down, trying to take the remote control to play it. Jungkook pushed him away in one quick movement, taking his arm afterwards.

―I don't want things to be like this ―he confessed. ―Something fleeting and that's it... I really like you, Taehyung ―he spoke, looking straight into his eyes. ―That's why I wonder, why can't things be like before? ―Tae bit the inside of his cheek to not say anything. ―We still have time to start over, and this time do things right ―Jungkook continued, hopeful. ―We would officially be dating and I... could try to tell my father the truth so we don't have to hide anymore.