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43 | A NIGHT OF COMFORT AND CONNECTION

"So, you really do like me?" Taehyung's voice was gentle, almost condensed into a mere whisper, as he sighed into Jeongguk's tight embrace. Both of them tugged under the covers, trying to fall asleep. They had come back home straight away and gone to bed from exhaustion.

Jeongguk chuckled and kept on running his palm up and down his shoulder. "I do. That's the tenth time you're asking me tonight, you know?" Taehyung could hear the smile in his voice, so he pulled away from his chest to look at him. 

Taehyung's eyes sparkled in the dim light of their bedroom as he gazed at Jeongguk's face. "Well, I just need to be sure," he teased, a playful grin spreading across his lips. "I mean, how can I be certain you're not just putting up with me?"

Jeongguk raised an eyebrow, feigning offense. "Putting up with you? Oh yeah, right, because spending time with someone who's incredibly talented, charming, and good-looking is such a burden," Jeongguk continued, his tone playful and filled with mock sarcasm. He flashed a teasing grin at Taehyung, his eyes dancing with amusement.

Taehyung couldn't help but laugh, a melodic sound that filled the room. "Okay, okay, I get it. I'm just making sure, you know? Don't want you to wake up one day and realize you're stuck with a weirdo like me."

Jeongguk tightened his embrace, planting another soft kiss on Taehyung's cheek. "Newsflash, Tae: I already knew you were a weirdo, and I still chose you." 

Taehyung rolled his eyes in a playful manner. "Woah, lucky me," he said, feigning sarcasm, but the warmth in his eyes betrayed the joy he felt. 

Jeongguk grinned, his fingers tracing lazy patterns on Taehyung's back. "Oh, definitely lucky you," he replied, his tone light. "I mean, luck me, too."

"I really do need words of affirmation right now, you see." Taehyung hummed as he thought again.

"Aren't your love languages-?"

"Physical touch and acts of service? Oh, they are." He answered instead of the others. "Wait, were you going to say these? Because I'd be very disappointed if you weren't." Taehyung bickered, but then Jeongguk gently patted his head and led him to lay down on his chest again, so they hugged.

"Of course I was. The only difference is that I'm more into quality time." Taehyung hummed back at Jeongguk's response.

The room was dimly lit, with the soft glow of the bedside lamp casting a warm ambiance around them. ""Quality time, huh? I don't mind quality time. Well, lucky for us, we've got that covered too. Can't get enough of just being with you." Taehyung mused, tracing lazy circles on Jeongguk's chest with his fingertips. "I mean, it's not like I don't enjoy spending time with you."

It goes without saying that Jeongguk enjoys physical contact; cuddling are his favourite. Similar to Taehyung, he prefers to demonstrate his love with deeds rather than words since he struggles to put his emotions into words. However, when it comes to himself, he enjoys hearing compliments about his abilities. While Taehyung is the one who is constantly looked after, although he can be rather touchy with those who make him feel at ease. Taehyung also performs impromptu charitable deeds. He's also quite loving.

Jeongguk chuckled again, the sound reverberating through his chest and sending vibrations against Taehyung's cheek. "Good to know. Because I was thinking, maybe tomorrow we could do something together."

At that moment, Jeongguk's eyes became larger and Taehyung's breath caught. "Tomorrow is the.." Jeongguk said as the other instantly stood up halfway and they both gazed.

"Signing, yeah." Concerned, Taehyung finished. "Oh my goodness, I completely forgot about this." Oh my god, Jeongguk, I'm still so frustrated at your father. Like I want to give him that kind of punch." He pounded the pillow next to him, micked, and sighed, "I was having such a good time now." He scratched his forehead and groaned.