CRIMSON LIES (TAEKOOK)

17. (INTERSEX)

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It was late at night, and Taehyung was relaxing in his room when he heard a faint noise coming from the window. His heart skipped a beat, and he felt a chill run down his spine. *Was it a ghost? A thief?*

Muttering a quick "*Oh, hell no,*" Taehyung grabbed the closest weapon he could find-a broom-and slowly made his way to the window. With a shaky hand, he opened it, ready to swing... only to freeze mid-swing when he saw Jungkook, balanced on the window railing, with J-Hope down below helping him up.

Jungkook looked up, dressed in a black hoodie, looking like he'd come straight out of a heist movie. "Whoa, whoa, Tae, put the broom down!" he laughed, holding his hands up.

Taehyung lowered the broom, a mix of relief and embarrassment flooding him. "Jungkook, you scared the life out of me! What are you even doing here at this hour?"

Jungkook grinned, climbing in with a small bag slung over his shoulder. "I brought you something."

Once inside, Jungkook reached into the bag, pulling out a small thermos and a bar of chocolate. "I heard you weren't feeling great... so I brought you some chocolate for your cravings and brown sugar water to help with your period pains."

Taehyung's eyes softened as he looked at the thoughtful gifts. "Jungkook... you're really something else, you know that?"

Jungkook shrugged, feigning nonchalance. "Just being a good boyfriend," he said, smirking. But his smirk faded when Taehyung suddenly hugged him, burying his face in Jungkook's chest and breathing in his comforting scent.

In his mind, Taehyung was screaming at himself, *Control, bitch! Now's not the time!*

They moved over to the bed, with Jungkook sitting up against the headboard, pulling Taehyung into his arms. Taehyung snuggled into him, feeling all of the day's worries melt away.

"So," Jungkook murmured, his voice warm, "how are you feeling now?"

Taehyung sighed happily, taking a sip from the thermos. "Honestly... better. I don't think I could've gotten through this day without you. You even thought of the small details." He looked up at Jungkook, his heart swelling with gratitude and something more.

Jungkook chuckled. "What kind of boyfriend would I be if I didn't take care of you, hmm?" He pressed a soft kiss to Taehyung's forehead.

Taehyung smiled, though his cheeks flushed. "You know... sneaking in like a thief in the night to bring me chocolate and tea? You're really... dangerous."

Jungkook smirked, tilting Taehyung's chin up to meet his gaze. "Dangerous, huh?"

*Control, Tae...* Taehyung thought, swallowing nervously. He grinned, hiding his thoughts behind a teasing tone. "Yeah. Dangerous and a bit ridiculous. Next time, just use the door."

They both burst into laughter, the night filled with warmth, comfort, and the sweet promise of more memories to come. As they lay comfortably together, Jungkook glanced down at Taehyung, brushing a gentle hand over his hair. "Is it hurting a lot?" he asked softly.

Taehyung gave a small nod. "A little, but it's okay. I'm used to it."

After a brief silence, Jungkook cleared his throat, looking thoughtful. "Tae... can I ask you something more personal?"

Taehyung looked up at him, curious but trusting. "Sure, Kookie."

Jungkook hesitated, choosing his words carefully. "Can you... tell me more about yourself? About being intersex? I mean, if you're comfortable. I want to understand more, you know, so I can support you better."

Taehyung's face softened. "Of course, Jungkook. Actually, I'm happy you asked." He took a deep breath, organizing his thoughts. "Being intersex... it's a part of who I am. It means I have the experience of both, in a way. I get periods, so I understand what people with those experience. But," he said with a grin, "I also have, well, my 'peepee,' as you so gracefully call it."