BENEATH THE MOONLIGHT-TAEKOOK┃MEANIE

8. Falling (in love)

Jennie noona, I think I'm wrong.... I think he loved you so much.....then, who's behind all this? Why did you go there alone in the middle of the night?

Taehyung was lost in these thoughts when he suddenly heard the sound of a car.

OMG...I'm screwed. Why is he back?

He quickly checked that everything was in its place and hurriedly rushed out. Racing downstairs like a ninja in a rush, he accidentally tripped on the last step.

Thud!

He crashed into Jungkook, who was trying to climb the stairs. Jungkook went flying and ended up on the floor with a bunch of 'thuds' and 'Whoas'

"Mr. Jeon!" Mingyu hurried towards Jungkook. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine," Jungkook said, rubbing his back.

Taehyung, flustered, apologized, "Sorry... didn't see you there..."

"Hey, what's your problem? Are you dumb?" Mingyu raged at Taehyung, pulling him up by his collar, "And why did you.....?"
"Mingyu, stop it, leave him, I'll take care of it" Jungkook interrupted.

"But Mr. Jeon, he..."

"I told you, I got it. Let him be and give me a hand up."

With Mingyu and Taehyung's assistance, Jungkook stood, wincing. "Ouch! I think I hurt my leg"

"Let me drive you to the hospital," Mingyu said, leading him to the car.

Taehyung stood there, watching the car go, feeling regretful, looking like a lost puppy.

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"You can't go to the office; the doctor said you need a two-week break," Mingyu asserted. "I'll stay here till you get better"

"No need to, you've put in a lot of work this week, and you deserve some rest as well."

"But you can't walk, so who's going to take care of you?"

"I will." Taehyung entered Jungkook's room. "Let me handle him."

"You? You're saying you'll take care of him... Do you think I'll allow that?" Mingyu shot him a fierce look.

"Let him," Jungkook intervened "He's the one who turned me into this, so let him take responsibility."

Mingyu's disappointment was clearly visible in Jungkook's decision. "You better not mess it up," he warned Taehyung before walking out of the room.

Taehyung, with regret on his face, approached the bed, sat down beside him, and gently touched his leg. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do it," he said, lowering his head.

"Is it the same naughty boy I found on the street yesterday?" Jungkook grinned. "You better take care of me well, or Mingyu will give you a hard time."

"I will," Taehyung grinned back. "Now you need some rest...go to sleep. I'm heading to my room." He stood up, making his way to his room.

"Wait... what if I need something in the middle of the night? How would I call you?"

"Easy, I'll crash on the couch, just give me a shout if you need anything."

"No...You can sleep here...with me"

Taehyung shot him a surprised look.

"I mean... the couch would be way too uncomfortable, so..."

"Ummm..Okay...then I'll take a shower and be right back"

"Mmm.."

Taehyung slipped away, breaking the sudden awkwardness between them.