serendipity | kth | completed

chapter 8

i slowly opened my eyes and instantly can feel the all-too-familiar warmth wrapped around me. i look underneath the covers and see his broad golden arms wrapped around my waist. i turn my head and see his dark curly hair nuzzled between my neck and the pillow.

"taehyung?" i silently call out to make sure this is real.

"hm?" he lazily mumbles and that's when a huge smile paints my lips.

this is so. totally. real.

i turn my body to face his and watch as he slowly lifts his head. he smiles half-heartedly, visibly still half asleep. i kiss his lips to which he doesn't respond, and only begins to slowly slip away into unconsciousness.

i laugh gently and wrap my arms around him. part of me feels like i'm still dreaming, i need something else to convince myself this isn't all just a part of my imagination.

"badu bum bum bum bum bum bum bum!"

anything but that.

my ringtone starts blaring on the nightstand. i furrow my brows and attempt to stretch my arm and grab it. taehyung tightens his grip around my waist and only pulls me in closer. "tae i have to answer my phone."

"they can wait." he grumbles into the pillow as i sigh. i lift my head a bit to read the name.

" janie bear aka big sis "

"it's jane i have to answer." i look over at him with a small frown as he raises up and pops open one eyelid. "fine go ahead." he removes his arms and i sit up, using one hand to cover my naked body and the other to grab my phone and answer.

"hey jane." i yawn into the mic as she sighs dramatically. "wow ms hollywood finally decided to answer." i lie back against the pillow and rub my forehead.

"why are you calling me that? this is your only time calling me."

"um no, you idiot. i called last night at 3 in the morning." i roll my eyes and clutch the phone between my shoulder and ear before i stand to my feet. "you expect me to answer at 3 in the morning, jane? your ego really has been boosted some more, and i didn't even believe that was possible."

"you told me you've been up late these past few weeks i expected you to answer." i hummed into the phone as i slipped on my undergarments and then my tank top. "you probably saw it was me calling and chose to ignore it." i scoff.

"i'm not you. if i can talk to my sisters i will. i just happened to be... busy during that time." she gasps and i can already hear the interrogation coming from a mile away. "busy?? doing who?"

i laugh and find my way into the bathroom. "i just spent the night with taehyung, but we didn't do anything." i lie and lean against the sink. "taehyung? as in your ex-boyfriend? how'd you guys-"

"long story. what did you call for, jane?" it comes out harsher than i expect it to, but taehyung could wake up at any minute. i don't want him to possibly hear my sister and i gossiping about his return and us getting back together. i feel as though it's something that will reveal itself with time.

as such will other things.

"i wanted to call and ask you to be a bridesmaid for my wedding!" as excited as i was, i was slightly offended. had i really lost the "maid of honor" title to eunjae? "i would love to." she squeals and i patiently wait for her to continue speaking. "okay great, i will send you the details and everything. september 17th, save the date! bye, love you sis!"

before i can respond she hangs up.

"y/n come back to bed!" taehyung whines from inside his room. the time is only 8 in the morning and as much as i wanted to stay in bed bundled up with him, i had a fur child across the hall to feed.

i walk back inside and slide on my shorts. "i have to go feed hannie taehyung." he sits up on his elbows and blows at a strand of hair resting on his eyelid. "i forgot about your little rodent."

he leans down and grabs his boxers, putting them on underneath the covers. "hey don't call her that. you guys have to get along." he looks over at me and simpers.

"aw because you don't want to have to get rid of her if she doesn't like me?" he coos and walks over to me, leaning in toward my face. i grab his chin and frown sarcastically. "no sweetie. because i don't want to have to get rid of you if she doesn't like you."

he immediately stands straight up as his jaw drops open. i laugh and push his shoulder. "you would choose an illiterate, expensive, brain-dead, hairy little beast over your amazing boyfriend?" i grab my pillow and shrug.

"why not? i don't see a difference." i raise up and kiss his cheek before leaving out of his apartment.

we walk inside the tattoo shop i'd only visited a day ago, our fingers intertwined. rey isn't at the counter today, but instead, there's a guy who's practically jacked.

the visible parts of his arms are covered in tattoos and he has a black mullet. in the corner of his full lip — contrasted with his thin top lip — is a shiny, silver lip ring. he immediately stands to his feet and daps up taehyung.

"my man, taehyung kim!" his wide puppy dog eyes shift towards me, and although his bunny like smile still lingers, his eyes seep with confusion. "huh. you don't look like rey."

i shake my head. "nope, i'm y/n." i hold my hand out, but instead of shaking my hand his eyes widen. he runs around the desk and stands in front of me before dropping to his knees. he holds both of his arms up to the ceiling and begins bowing at my feet.

"what's he doing?" i whisper and look over at taehyung. he shrugs and keeps his eyes glued on the madman.

"oh y/n, the woman taehyung speaks so highly of and will never shut up about," he sits back on his feet and places both hands together. "thank you for finally blessing him with your presence. now i don't have to hear him talk about how much he misses you every shift." i laugh and look over as taehyung lets go of my hand and pinches the man's ear, forcing him to his feet.

"jungkook you idiot," he lets go of his ear once it's a deep red. "i didn't talk about her that much." taehyung mumbles. jungkook soothes his ear and walks back behind the counter. "sorry that might've been a bit extreme. i'm jeon jungkook nice to meet you." this time he holds his hand out and we successfully shake hands.

"what can i get going for you guys today?" he sits down in the rolling chair and pops open his laptop. "i'm doing a tattoo for her today." at this jungkook closes the laptop and folds his hands. "oh. first one?" he looks over at me and i nod. he hisses and stands up once again. "in that case," his large hand falls on my shoulder making me lose my balance momentarily. "good luck." i chuckle nervously and look over at taehyung who rolls his eyes.

"enough with your foolishness, c'mon y/n." taehyung grabs my hand and pulls me towards the hall leading to the different rooms. "have fun lovebirds, clean up after yourselves!"

jungkook yells before taehyung closes the door.

end.