GOLDEN TALENT | VKOOK ✓

31 | CINNAMON-CANDLE & WARMTH

Jeongguk did not hit his head on the wheel. 

Instead, he started the engene and took off. He's forgotten how smooth these cars were and chuckled at the memory when his father gifted teh car to her sister. Not that he couldn't use it when she wasn't in Seoul though, she had her own automobile in the USA anyways. 

The night was understandably cold, and thankfully it wasn't snowing. The car heated Taehyung's froze body, even calling him so much that he fell asleep on his right shoulder or was at least taking a nap. At some point, when they stopped on the red light, Jeongguk pressed his palm against his nose, now warmed and not cold anymore. He stayed for a while, seeing how he had his eyes closed with a frown. He knew where and how the lands of dreams welcomed him. But judging by the dry tear that got reflected on his cheek, he doubted it was a heartwarming dream.

When the car behind him honked as the green light was on for some time, he shook his thoughts away and focused on the road, his eyes taking a glance from time to time at the boy next to him. They talked about how they should go to the dorms, and so Jeongguk was driving there. He'd gladly invite him over, but didn't think that would be the best thing done, especially with his whole family, surprisingly, gathered.

He himself yawned as the sleep neediness was starting to seek him, but blinking his eyes a few times seemed like a solution for now. No traffic seemed so perfect during the night, as they reached the dorm buildings not too long after. He hummed and slowly shook the boy by the shoulder. He woke up quite easily, so it was not a deep sleep.

''Ah, thank you.'' He murmured and shrugged his shoulders in a way to get back to his senses. ''No need to send me; I'll just grab my suitcase.'' Taehyung suggested simply, noticing the way Jeongguk yawned at least two times during his talk.

''Nah, let me help you with the luggage; it's quite heavy.'' He protested and got out of the car to reach the suitcase before the others. Taehyung whined in annoyance, ''Jeongguk, I'm not lifting tongs of kilograms.'' He gripped the handle, but the others didn't let him.

''Hush, I haven't worked out yesterday, so it's fine.'' It was not the best excuse, but it worked. Jeongguk clicked the car closed, and both of them got inside the building. Some lights were on, visible from the outside, and they both got surprised.

''Honestly, I'm more concerned that one of the rooms had completely red lighting.'' Taehyung grimaced with a small laugh as they were walking to the elevator. ''Well, someone's in a Christmas mood, probably.'' Jeongguk breathed out at the thought, ''Yeah, we both think the same, no?''

''I'm not sure I catch what you're talking about, Jeon Jeongguk.'' He did a small pout as the doors closed, and so he pressed his back against the wall. The talks quietened down; both were exhausted by midnight. One is troubled by everything, and the other is troubled by Taehyung.

''Are you sure you're doing fine? Taehyung was the one who was definitely obvious to not be fine, but Jeongguk got asked instead. ''You seem like you will fall asleep with your eyes open.''

''In my defense, uptil you called,'' He yawned once more and groaned in annoyance how his eyes were watering, ''I was so so fresh.''

''So fresh.'' Taehyung mimicked in a small voice and opened the door to his dorm. He looked at Jeongguk, then down at the suitcase. ''I can take it from here.'' He gestured towards the luggage, and the other immediately passed it to him. It was quiet, and Taehyung didn't get inside the dorm, even though the door was creaking open.

''You can't drive like that.'' Taehyung took his wrist and led him inside. ''What are you talking about?'' He groaned as they were inside the apartment now. ''I'm not sure if it has autopilot; if anything, I'll just take a nap in the car and take off. I'm fine, really.'' The reunion was not taken well, as Taehyung pushed him to sit on the couch. In the meantime, the brunette took his luggage and walked towards his bedroom.