Yours For Eternity (Taekook)

28: Just a Human

This right here was heaven. Nothing can compare to what they were feeling. Being in each other's arms where they belonged.
Jungkook couldn't get enough of the sweet scent coming from Taehyung. He kept breathing it in, each breath causing the other boy to shiver. It wasn't until Jungkook felt his hyungs try to mind linking him, he came back to earth from the world of Taehyung. Reluctantly he loosened his grip on the boy and stared at him. Blush was still adorned on his beautiful face, as he peeked every now and then at him through his lashes. "You're adorable." Jungkook whispered, only causing more blood to rush into the other boy's face. Letting a chuckle escape, Jungkook said "Let's go now, they are calling us and don't go near Mr. Ugly. He's not good."  
Taehyung smiled at the jealousy. He bit on his lip and nodded. Sensing a charming smile his way, Jungkook pulled him back to the hall.
The four friends were waiting for the two idiots near the door. As soon as they saw them making their way towards them, evil smirks formed on their lips equally.
The flushed cheeks, the swollen lips... Something had surely happened and that something wasn't innocent at all. The way Taehyung was trying to hide behind Jungkook proved it all. The four thought so equally.
"Why did you call?" Jungkook asked as soon as they reached them. He knew they suspected something, but he tried to play it cool.
"The king is not too pleased. He saw his broken jaw. You're in trouble Kook." Yoongi said, the smirk still evident on his lips.
"He had it coming to him for a while now. The dung filled head of his deserved it for being stupid." Jungkook muttered through his teeth. But smiled as soon as he felt Taehyung clutching his shirt on his back.
That didn't escape Jin's eyes. "What's gotten you so happy Kook? Anything happened that we should know?"
"Something has happened. Isn't that right boys?" Marylin wriggling her eyebrows at them.
The two panicked, though Jungkook didn't show it. "Happy? I'm always happy! Nothing happened, why should anything happen? We should all stay happy. Let's all be happy."
"Yeah. Nothing happened. It's all fine. All is well." The two mumbling fools confirmed their suspicions.
"Sureeee" The four said together.
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"Jungkook. What is this I see?" The king shot at him as soon as they reached the main hall. "How could you? Is that what I taught you all these years?"
"Father, I don't think I did something wrong. It was necessary." Jungkook said confidently.
"Really? What did he do that was so disturbing that you had to step up and hit him."
"I don't know if it'll be disturbing to you, oh mighty king, but it was for me." The king raised his brows at the sarcastic tone of his son. "He dared to flirt with Tae and that too in front of me and not just that. He kissed his cheek! How dare he do that! I should've killed him for that!" Jungkook said growling at Kyung Chul who stood on other side.
The king again raised his brows. Goodness! He could feel Jungkook. If anyone dared to even come close to his mate. He might tear them into pieces. It was Kyung Chul's luck that Jungkook still doesn't realize who Taehyung is to him. If not... The king shuddered at the thought.
"Well then, Kyung Chul that wasn't an appreciating act on you're part. Acting that way to an unmated wolf like that. You know it was irresponsible." The king said frowning at him.
"Unmated? But my Lord, he smells like a human to me. As far as I know humans don't have mates. Unless he's marked by another wolf." Kyung Chul replied.
Taehyung gasped. He never knew this. No one ever told him. He was a human, a mere human. 
Others didn't like that. Even though he didn't know, what Kyung Chul said hurt Taehyung. He never knew he now smelt like a human. The hurt that crossed on the boy's face teared the other's hearts.
"No Kyung Chul you're wrong there. Taehyung is not a human, he smell so due to certain circumstances. Jungkook!"
"Yes father?" He was still furious. He wanted to tear out the man's head for saying something like that.
"Take Tae somewhere else. You both can leave now."
As soon as the king said that Jungkook grabbed Taehyung's hand and walked him out of the hall to the garden outside the castle. It was peaceful there.
"I'm sorry Tae... For that." Jungkook didn't know what he was supposed to sat to the boy.
Taehyung simply nodded. His head hung low in a shameful manner. Jungkook didn't like that. He cupped the others cheeks and lifted his head to make a clear eye contact. But Taehyung refused and closed his eyes.
"Look at me Tae."
"I can't. You never told me. Why didn't you tell me? That I'm just a h-human." Tears were rolling out if his eyes by now.
"Tae... You're not a human. It's just that your wolf is not there for now. It's just a matter of time. And everything will be back to normal. And about your scent, please don't me mad at me. I didn't want to see you hurt. I knew it would hurt you. I'm sorry, I didn't want to hide it. But I don't want to see you sad either. Don't be mad at me." Jungkook pleaded.
Taehyung nodded again. But still refused to open his eyes.
"No. You're still mad at me. Please look at me."
"I'm not. It's just that I am ashamed, why do you put up with me. I'm a mess. I'm not good. I just bring up trouble. A burden. Shouldn't you just throw me out of the castle." Sorrow was clearly heard in his tone.
Jungkook felt like he'd been stabbed. "Don't you ever say that again. You are my everything Taehyung. My everything. My most precious gem. Me throwing you away... I'm not stupid Tae. I don't think I can breath without you. How do I dare to throw you away...?" Jungkook asked with all his love. His words were like medicine for Taehyung. He knew exactly what to say to him always. Taehyung slowly opened his eyes.
"I love you." He whispered at him.
"And I love you." Jungkook whispered back "And I want you to keep looking at me like that. Always."
Taehyung grinned through his tears and jumped on Jungkook tackling him in a most required hug.
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It was in the middle of the night that Taehyung felt something crawling it's way into his bed. Ready to scream he opened his mouth.
"Don't you dare."
"Why are you here? I haven't had a nightmare yet." Taehyung asked raising his eyebrows.
Jungkook pouted. "So you're saying I can't stay with you unless you have a nightmare?" He asked innocently.
Taehyung kept quite. 'It was nice to have Jungkook sleeping next to me. In his arms I always feel protected. But doing so without any reason wasn't right. What will Papa say if he found out...'
"Don't worry about father. He won't find out. Even of he did I don't think he'll mind. I think he likes it when I'm with you." Jungkook said as he settled himself on the bed next to Taehyung. Sighing Taehyung laid back covering both him and Jungkook.
Giving a victory grin, Jungkook pulled Taehyung into his arms, holding him close, away from all the evil. Taehyung smiled on his chest.
"Thank you Kookie."
Jungkook pulled his head a bit away to look at the fluffy head. "Why?"
"For everything. For being there for me." Taehyung said lifting his head up and looking at him.
"Don't thank me for that Tae. It feels like I'm doing you a favor. And I'm not, I'm doing so because I want to. Because that's what I'm suppose to do. I'll be there for you Tae. Always." Jungkook said lifting his hand from his waist and cupping one of his cheeks.
Taehyung heart swelled up at that. He couldn't help but lift his head up and press his lips onto Jungkook's, giving him a short sweet kiss.
Jungkook closed his eyes savoring the moment. "Now that I don't mind. You are always welcomed to thank me this way."
Bright red cheeked Taehyung dived back into Jungkook's chest. "Goodnight Kookie." He mumbled.
"Goodnight baby." With a smile adorned in his face Jungkook whispered back. Both closed their eyes to meet each other again in the land of dreams.