the secret of kemet. taekook

𓁈⁴⁵. friends don't look at each other the way you look at me

The golden hues of the evening sun cast a warm glow over the beach, painting the sand and sea in shades of amber and rose.

Laughter and music filled the air as the group reveled in their beachside camaraderie.

Yet, amidst the joyous atmosphere, Taehyung found his attention drawn inexorably toward Jungkook, who was swimming alone in the glistening waves.

Observing from a distance, Taehyung couldn't help but marvel at the way the sunlight played on Jungkook's skin, highlighting the familiar tattoos that adorned his arms and back.

he gazed at his wrist, checking the spot where he was supposed to have a small hourglass tattoo but it wasn't there. he wonders why.

why did it appear on Taehyung not Tyung, since he was the Pharaoh, and Jungkook's lover. and why did it dissappear after his death in the past.

there's so much to uncover, about him, about his relationship to Jungkook and time.

He can't just go to Jungkook's arms without answering all of his questions. before understanding their fate. he can't afford to be separated from him again.

As Jungkook emerged from the water, droplets cascaded from his damp hair, he exuded a magnetic allure that struck Taehyung deeply, awakening a longing buried within him.

Taehyung remembered, when he was Tyung, how those strong arms held him so securely. how they picked him up so effortlessly.

Summoning his courage, Taehyung approached Jungkook, his heart fluttering in his chest. "Hey," he greeted, his voice laced with a mixture of hesitance and desire.

Jungkook turned, his eyes sparkling with a playful glint. "Are you hitting on me?" he teased, a mischievous grin tugging at his lips. "I'm taken, you know."

A pang of emotion gripped Taehyung's heart, the mention of his old self should've made him happy, jungkook says he's taken even after his death. but it didn't feel as good too.

Despite Jungkook's casual demeanor, his words carried a weight of understanding that resonated deeply with Taehyung.

He couldn't suppress the surge of affection he felt for Jungkook, a man who stood as a living testament to the enduring love they had once shared.

Jungkook was leaving with a smile when Taehyung bit his lips in frustration.

compelled by the intensity of his emotions, Taehyung wrapped his arms around Jungkook from behind, his cheek grazing Jungkook's skin in a tender caress.

Jungkook's reaction was swift, his brows furrowing in confusion. "T-Taehyung?" he asked, his voice a mix of surprise and concern.

Taken aback by Jungkook's response, Taehyung released his hold, stepping back with a palpable sense of rejection. "I... I'm sorry," he stammered, his eyes clouded with unspoken emotions. "I didn't mean to cross the line."

Confusion flickered in Jungkook's eyes as he searched Taehyung's face, unable to grasp the storm of feelings that raged beneath the surface.

Jungkook was confused.

what's going on in Tyung's mind. why would he hug him like that, and why would he apologize for doing it.

Taehyung stood a few feet away, his arms wrapped around himself as if trying to shield his emotions from the world.

His eyes, usually so wise and full of ground-ness, were now shadowed with unspoken pain. Jungkook's gaze softened as he watched him, knowing of the turmoil within him.