Safe Haven | Taekook

03 Love at First Kiss

Several days have passed and Jungkook still hasn't regained consciousness. Even so, Taehyung continued to come to visit him at the hospital and accompany him. Jungkook showed a response by occasionally moving his hands when Taehyung asked him to talk, or when he read stories from several novels he brought.

For approximately a week, Jungkook was still being treated in the ICU and Taehyung continued to look after him. Not feeling any hassle at all, Taehyung was willing to go back and forth from work and the hospital to help take care of the man.

Until one afternoon, that moment finally arrived.

Taehyung was sitting in a chair next to the bed and laying his head on Jungkook's chest when Doctor Jung arrived.

"Taehyung, good to see you," the doctor smiled at him.

"Doctor Jung, good to see you."

"We have some good news, Taehyung. Jungkook can now be moved to a private room. His condition continues to show good progress," the doctor stated.

"Really?" Taehyung couldn't hide his excitement. This is truly good news. His eyes lit up and he raised his eyebrows enthusiastically.

Doctor Jung nodded in assurance, "That's true."

Taehyung gasped, "Oh my God. Thank you so much, Doctor Jung," he got up from his seat and hugged Doctor Jung because he was so happy to hear that Jungkook was getting better.

Doctor Hoseok Jung chuckled and welcomed Taehyung into his arms.

"I really appreciate your help," Taehyung thanked him. He let go of the doctor when he heard his cell phone ring.

"Oh, it's from work. I have to work, Doctor Jung. I got to go."

"It's okay. You can go, we'll handle it from here," he stated.

"Thank you very much," Taehyung beamed.

Doctor Jung then called one of the nurses to process Jungkook's move to a private room.

Taehyung approached Jungkook and kissed his forehead carefully, "I'm going to work, wait for me and get some rest. I'll be back soon," he whispered his promise to him, who was still lying helplessly and weak on the bed.

Taehyung completely forgot that Jungkook was actually a stranger whose background he didn't even know at all. He was so fixated by the situation that this stranger needed him, and that he liked him.

Jungkook's presence has filled his heart. Jungkook's presence had driven away his loneliness. That's all Taehyung knows and he clings to it like his life depends on it.

Jungkook looked like a good person anyway. Besides, he was otherworldly handsome. He's like a Greek god made for him. That's why Taehyung lets his guard down, probably.

He kept telling himself that there's nothing to be worried about.

***

Work is increasingly annoying, especially when your boss bothers you more often and destroys your comfort. Taehyung almost exploded and couldn't stand Jaehyun's bad behavior. He was teasing him more and more fiercely and veraciously, just like a shameless pervert that he is.

Even so, Taehyung didn't want to be bothered by that asshole. The only happiness that changed his mood instantly was when he thought of Jungkook.

The man was not yet conscious, but at least his health was getting better. Doctor Jung had texted him to informed that Jungkook had been moved to his private room. Taehyung smiled as he read it and he entered the elevator to go down to the parking lot and go home.