Broken & Ruined | TAEKOOK

twenty-six

As he had planned, Jungkook decided to go back to their 1-hour trip hometown and sneak out despite the advice of Juseok and the rules they had at the dorm. He put on his jacket and cap and readied himself. He was checking his wristwatch from time to time as he commuted. He wasn't allowed to use a personal vehicle as they are strictly watched to stick to their routine, and they would only be able to take a break or a vacation when they're told to according to their schedule. Only by then can they return home and gain the freedom to do whatever they want. But he couldn't wait anymore.

He was also sighing from time to time, seeing the clock passing 7 and still, he's half an hour sitting on the train. So he never got to wait and greet Taehyung when he arrived. Instead, he could only take a glimpse of him from their window, reading a book. His face was rested as usual and there was no trace of reaction from the book he was reading. His fist was supporting his head and his other hand was holding the book.

He didn't realize the glint in his eyes as he watched him. He was satisfied maybe. It was his major goal here, though; to see him. And he never thought that he would be very much alright just after he watched him for some time. He may sound like a creep, but he enjoyed the view over there. Taehyung, minding his own business, careless, and focused.

He blinked out of admiration when Taehyung moved and turned. He panicked, not able to think where to hide. He was dumb to try to hide behind a trash bin. He realized he turned to look at Yeojin who appeared from the window. There was a small pout on her lips as she talked to her brother. And Jungkook couldn't explain why his heart raced when he saw Taehyung smile. His eyes slightly formed crescents as his rectangular grin stretched his cheeks. It was both adorable and handsome.

"Oh god," he murmured. "Stop," he scolded himself. "Jungkook, what's wrong with you?" He slapped his cheeks as if it would be of help to stop them from heating. "Damn!-" he almost lost his balance so he gripped the bin, causing it to make a noise. His eyes widened and was frozen for a moment. He bit his lip as he internally cursed to himself.

He glanced at the window again and jolted when Yeojin was already looking in his direction. "Shit," he mumbled and immediately hid. "Did she see me?"

He slowly moved his head and peeked. But Yeojin was still staring. He hissed and closed his eyes before peeking again. He placed his index finger to his lips and kissed it, gesturing her to not tell him she saw him. Yeojin smiled and nodded, giggling.

"Why are you giggling?" He overheard Taehyung ask her. Yeojin shook her head and turned to him replying, "I thought there was a bunny thomping in the bin. Then I remembered that even though it's autumn, we're too far from the province to get a sight of a wild rabbit," she reasoned out.

Taehyung's lips etched into a grin. "You're imagining things now, you should sleep already."

"What if I told you he's here?" Jungkook's lips opened in surprise. He told her not to tell him he was here!

"Who?" Taehyung asked, his brows raising.

"Jungkook," Yeojin replied. Jungkook bit his lip, anticipating.

Taehyung laughed, "You should really go to sleep now, Yeojin." He stood from his seat, walked towards Yeojin, and tickled her to the bed.

"Stop, Tae-Tae!" Yeojin shrieked and laughed. "I'll tell Mom you've- ah! Mommy!"

"And I'll tell Mom you're still not asleep."

"It's only 8, Tae-Tae. It's too early yet to go to sleep."

"You need to sleep early, you tiny bullhead. You need to wake up early as well. Go! Sleep now!"

Jungkook chuckled at their silliness as siblings then decided to come out from where he was hiding and return to the dorm. He commuted for an hour all the way here, only to take a glimpse of him. When he checked his watch, he realized he only stayed for over half an hour.