Challenging The Fate

Chapter 36

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Enjoy present pleasures, for the spoiler may come tomorrow."

~ Horace

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The following weeks were a whirlwind of stolen moments, lingering touches, and a newfound confidence that bloomed between Jungkook and Taehyung. Their love story unfolded in the quiet corners of the house, whispered promises under the moonlight, and stolen kisses in between Hyuna and Taejun's playful teasing.

One Saturday afternoon, Jungkook found himself hunched over his laptop, desperately trying to meet a deadline for a new project. The house was eerily quiet, Hyuna and Taejun were gone to Hyuna's sister's house,leaving Jungkook and Taehyung to their own devices.

Taehyung, ever the playful culprit, tip-toed into Jungkook's room, a mischievous glint in his eyes. He found Jungkook hunched over his laptop, a frustrated frown marring his usually carefree features.

"Still battling that deadline, huh, Koo?" Taehyung asked, his voice a teasing murmur.

Jungkook startled at the sound of his voice, nearly jumping out of his skin. He spun around to face him, a playful glare in his eyes. "Don't sneak up on me like that, hyungie," he scolded, albeit with a smile. "You scared the living daylights out of me."

Taehyung chuckled, his laughter radiating warmth across the room. He sauntered over to Jungkook, his movements oozing with an undeniable charm. "Looks like you could use a break," he remarked, stopping right behind Jungkook's chair.

An involuntary shiver ran down Jungkook's spine as he felt the warmth of Taehyung's body radiating against his back. "I wouldn't mind one," he admitted, his voice laced with a hint of exhaustion.

"Well then," Taehyung purred, his voice a husky whisper next to Jungkook's ear, "consider your break officially started."

Before Jungkook could react, Taehyung leaned down and began massaging his shoulders, his strong fingers working out the knots of tension that had accumulated throughout the day. Jungkook sighed contentedly, the stress melting away under Taehyung's touch.

"That feels amazing, Taetae hyung," he murmured, closing his eyes in bliss.

"Anything for my favorite photographer," Taehyung replied, his voice laced with amusement.

Suddenly, an idea struck Taehyung. He leaned even closer to Jungkook, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "Tell you what," he teased, "how about we make this deadline a little more... interesting?"

Jungkook's eyes snapped open, a flicker of curiosity mixed with apprehension crossing his features. "Interesting?" he echoed, raising an eyebrow. "What do you have in mind?"

Taehyung's lips curved into a mischievous grin. "Every time you miss a deadline by a minute," he began, his voice dropping to a low rumble, "you owe me a kiss. And if you finish on time..." he trailed off, letting the implication hang in the air.

Jungkook's cheeks flushed a deep crimson. The playful suggestion sent a jolt of excitement through him, a delicious blend of challenge and anticipation. "And if I finish on time?" he managed to ask, his voice barely above a whisper.

"Then," Taehyung continued, his breath warm against Jungkook's ear, "you get to choose your reward."

The playful challenge ignited a spark within Jungkook. He wasn't just facing a deadline anymore; he was playing a game, a game where the stakes were high and the rewards even higher. He straightened in his chair, a newfound determination radiating from him. "Deal," he declared, a cocky smirk playing on his lips.