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Taehyung tip-toed behind Jungkook and reached into his room. He closed the door behind. And they both looked dumbfoundedly at each other.

“Huh?” Jungkook voiced out.

“Huh?” Taehyung followed behind.

“Why did you close the door?” Jungkook asked, lowering his voice.

“I-i don't know. Muscle memory?” Taehyung rambled and opened the door, stepping out.

Jungkook laughed at him and flopped himself on his bean bag. Taehyung smiled meekly while scratching the back of his head. He came inside and sat on the bed, remembering the last time he came here.

He doesn't know why but this room feels a lot livelier than before. It doesn't feel lonely anymore.His eyes roamed here and there, while he hummed a melody on his own.

Jungkook saw taehyung’s eyes roaming and decided to ask, “it's not your first time here, what are you looking at?”

Taehyung shrugged his shoulder while he took off his coat, “it just feels different, it feels warmer. I don't know why. Maybe it's you have changed or maybe it's just the heater.” He chucked while approaching jungkook.

Jungkook smiled in return. The dim light in his room enchanted his features more.  His cheeks were rosy because of the cold. He felt heart humming in content for no reason. Or maybe there was a reason..

After their trip, jungkook felt that he missed out a lot thinking about thinks that should not matter. He was grateful to all of his hyungs. He still does feel a little awkward getting around. But he is getting better. He is getting better for himself.

And right in the moment when Taehyung showed up in his front door, he had to admit he missed the latter more than he thought he could. He felt the urge to be with him. He wants taehyung to know that he wants him to be more involved in his life.

The winter wind howled outside as suddenly the snow started to fall gently to the ground, blanketing the earth in a quiet calm. Inside Jungkook's warm bedroom, the air was filled with tension as thick as the snowdrifts forming beyond the windowpane.

His heart skipped a beat when Taehyung sat on the floor in front of him

Taehyung's graze went up to meet the eyes of jungkook. Those eyes looked so intensely on him that he felt himself getting hypnotised. But he was here for a reason. He had to say it. He was still unsure what to say until he locked his eyes with jungkook.

Taehyung's long breath made Jungkook mimic it too. His patience was running out as the urge to feel the other close grew more at the passing minute. But he waited. Taehyung wanted to say something.

His eyes followed the movement of Taehyung's lips as he finally spoke in a voice that was so tender that Jungkook almost lost himself in it.

“Jungkook, if I tell you something will you listen to me?” He asked, earning a soft nod from the younger.

Taehyung had wanted this moment for so long but now found the words catching in his throat. Taking a steadying breath, Taehyung turned to Jungkook, taking in his soft features cast in lamplight. "Jungkook, I care for you so much. These past few months being your friend have been some of the happiest of my life."

Jungkook's eyes widened slightly but he remained silent, a nervous flutter arising in his chest. Was this really happening? Slowly, cautiously, Taehyung reached out to take Jungkook's hand in his own, rubbing soothing circles with his thumb.

"I know you've been hurt before and I would never do anything to damage your heart. But my feelings for you are true." Leaning closer, Taehyung spoke gently, "If you'll let me, I want to show you how love can be gentle and warm. I'll be patient for however long it takes to earn your trust. All I ask is for a chance."