Raw Marks | KOOKV✓

Chapter 30

Cold water gushed all over Taehyung's glistening skin, meticulously washing away the dirt and sweat. His fluffy hair, now soaked, clung to his scalp as he endured the chill, his cheeks reddening from the coldness surrounding him. Taehyung always found solace in cold showers; they brought him a quick sense of peace and freshness. The droplets of water felt like rain pouring over him "I should get out now" he mumbled after stopping the shower. His palms pressed against the tiles as he steadied his breath

He wanted to stay there a bit longer, but he didn't have the time. Yoongi was waiting for him downstairs, expecting the younger to join him. After entering the house, they both decided to freshen up, with Taehyung providing Yoongi with some spare clothes for the night. They had a lot to discuss, and Taehyung couldn't help but feel a wave of anxiety. He was unsure how he would explain to Yoongi about that night. One thing was clear, though: his relationship with Jungkook needed to be kept secret from the older male

With a deep sigh, Taehyung walked out of the bathroom. His soaked, naked body felt even cooler as the air blew in through the open window. He liked how his skin crawled with the cold. Standing in front of the mirror, he began drying his body and hair with a towel until his movements halted

"You should lose some weight, hyung"

"I wish you were a girl; then everything would have been easier"

A small gasp escaped his lips, causing them to quiver slightly as he looked at himself in the mirror. His fox-like eyes became doe-like each time he noticed an imperfection on his body. No, he wasn't a girl, but he could be pretty as a man too, right? If he were beautiful enough, then Jungkook wouldn't have had those thoughts in the first place

Taehyung gradually touched his waist, dragging his fingers over his stomach while slightly pulling the barely visible fat on his flat tummy "Yeah, you need to lose some weight" he sighed, suddenly feeling insecure and desperate to hide his body under baggy clothes. He quickly dried himself and put on baggy black shorts and a dark ash-coloured T-shirt. As he dressed, his gaze fell outside the window. He approached and swiftly pulled away the curtain, peeking out to see if Jungkook was in his room. And surely, he was—sitting at his study desk with his laptop and a gaming controller, his ears covered by black headphones

Jungkook was playing games. Normal. Until Taehyung remembered Yoona. Was he playing online games with her? Subconsciously, he gripped the curtains harder, biting his lower lip. "Calm down, calm down!" he thought to himself. It was already 7 PM, and tonight they had plans to talk through video call or text. Taehyung was really excited

"Can I come in?"

Taehyung flinched at the sudden knock on his bedroom door, causing him to close the curtains and step forward "Yes, come in, hyung" he hurriedly responded

"Did I disturb you, Taehyung? Actually, you were taking a lot of time, so I thought I'd come upstairs instead" Yoongi said as he walked into the room. He looked fresh in his casual nightwear, his wet hair still glistening from his recent shower. He gripped a wine bottle in his hand. Taehyung, who had been standing in the middle of the bedroom to avoid looking suspicious about sneaking peeks out the window at Jungkook, felt a bit caught off guard. He knew Yoongi had a sharp eye and didn’t want to raise any suspicions

"I just finished taking a shower. The water felt really good, so it took a lot of time" Taehyung chuckled awkwardly, feeling a bit embarrassed. Yoongi made himself comfortable on a large, soft bean bag, settling in as if he planned to stay a while

"It's okay. I've brought this wine too, so we can enjoy it here. Thanks for letting me stay the night" Yoongi thanked him, and Taehyung nodded awkwardly with a forced smile