Fated hearts ( taekook ff )

chapter 36

The apartment is quiet except for the ticking of the clock on the wall. Jungkook paces the living room, glancing frequently at his phone and then at the door, his worry mounting as time passes.

Jungkook: (muttering to himself) "Where could he be? 

he looks  outside to see if Taehyung might be around. He checks the hallway and the nearby areas, calling out for Taehyung.The hallway remains empty, and Jungkook's worry deepens. He heads back inside, feeling the weight of the silence in the apartment.

Jungkook is sprawled on the couch, the stress taken its toll. He's fallen asleep, the phone clutched in his hand, with a worried frown etched on his face. 

Taehyung quietly opens the door, the soft click barely audible. He notices Jungkook asleep on the couch, his face a picture of worry even in slumber. Taehyung's heart softens at the sight.He moves carefully towards the couch, his footsteps light. Taehyung kneels beside Jungkook, gently shaking him awake.

Taehyung:(softly)"Hey, wake up. 

jungkook stirs, blinking groggily. When he sees Taehyung, his eyes widen in surprise, a mixture of relief and confusion crossing his face.

Jungkook:(yawning)"Taehyung? What time is it? I was so worried..."

taehyung:happy birthday, kook

Jungkook's eyes well up with tears as he takes in the scene before him. The warmth of Taehyung's gesture hits him deeply, and he struggles to keep his emotions in check.

Jungkook:(voice trembling)"I... I can't believe this. No one's ever done anything like this for me before."

Taehyung notices the tears forming in Jungkook's eyes and his expression softens further. He reaches out, gently wiping away a stray tear with his thumb.

Taehyung:"I wanted to do something special for you. You deserve to feel celebrated, Jungkook. You've been through so much, and I'm so glad I could make this moment for you."

Jungkook:(choking up)"Thank you. This means more to me than you'll ever know."

Taehyung:How about we head to the bedroom? I've got a special gift for you."

Once they're inside, Taehyung gestures towards the bed, where a beautifully wrapped gift sits on top. He watches Jungkook's face light up with intrigue and wonder.

As Jungkook unwraps the gift, he reveals a photo frame holding a cherished childhood photo. The image shows a younger Jungkook, Namjoon, and Yoongi, their faces bright with the carefree joy of their early years. The sight of it takes Jungkook by surprise, and his emotions overflow.

Jungkook:(voice cracking)"How did you—? This... this photo..."

taehyung:i got this from yoongi hyung

Jungkook:"I can't believe yoongi hyung had this. This photo... it's a piece of my past I thought I'd lost. It means so much to me."

Taehyung watches as Jungkook's tears fall freely now, touched by how deeply the gift has affected him. He moves closer, wrapping his arms around Jungkook in a comforting embrace.Jungkook clings to Taehyung, overwhelmed by the gesture and the flood of memories the photo has brought back. The comfort of Taehyung's embrace and the significance of the gift make this birthday one Jungkook will never forget.

taehyung: I gave you something I thought you'd love, but I want to know what you actually want.

jungkook:i....i want .. you

Taehyung's heart skips a beat at Jungkook's confession.his eyes searching Jungkook's for clarity. The intensity in Jungkook's gaze only confirms his feelings. Taehyung's breath hitches as he gently cups Jungkook's face in his hands.

taehyung:are you sure?

Jungkook nods, his eyes locked onto Taehyung's with an earnest longing.

Taehyung studies Jungkook's face, searching for any sign of doubt, but all he sees is sincerity. The tension that's been building between them all night suddenly feels like it's about to break, the unspoken emotions finally surfacing.

Taehyung's heart races as he reaches out, gently cupping Jungkook's face in his hands.The moment feels both intimate and intense, the world outside seeming to fade away.As Taehyung leans in, his fingertips gently caress the curve of Jungkook's lips, tracing them with a tender, almost reverent touch.

Taehyung: voice barely audible "Kook...can I...?"

Before he can finish, Jungkook closes the distance between them, leaning in and pressing his lips softly against Taehyung's.The initial touch is soft and exploratory, as if they are savoring every moment of their closeness. Taehyung's hands slide from Jungkook's face to his back, pulling him closer, deepening the kiss.