Virgin And The Hooker | Tk✓

Chapter 9 : Officer Kim?

"Taehyung-ssi... I can't believe it's really you..." Jungkook stammered, his heart racing as he tried to wrap his mind around the reality before him.

"It is me, silly," Taehyung replied with a playful flick to Jungkook's forehead, a familiar gesture that brought a flutter of warmth to Jungkook's chest despite the situation. The tension in the alley seemed to dissolve momentarily, their connection rekindling in the shared laughter.

"Sir! We got him!" called out one of the police officers accompanying Taehyung, breaking the moment. Taehyung's expression shifted instantly to one of focus as he turned to the officer.

"Make sure he's cuffed properly," he commanded, his voice authoritative yet calm. The officer nodded, moving swiftly to detain the potential criminal who had been lurking nearby.

With the immediate threat neutralized, Taehyung turned his attention back to Jungkook, who still found himself trapped between the wall and Taehyung's imposing figure. The warmth of Taehyung's presence both comforted and overwhelmed him.

"So, where were we?" Taehyung asked, his eyes sparkling with mischief, but Jungkook could see a deeper layer of emotion simmering beneath.

"I hate you!" Jungkook exclaimed, half-heartedly pushing against Taehyung's chest, though the gesture was more playful than angry. The weight of emotions rushed over him like a tide, confusion, relief, and frustration mixing in his heart.

Taehyung raised an eyebrow, a teasing smirk dancing on his lips. "Hate me? After a year apart, and this is the best you can come up with?"

Jungkook bit his lip, the intensity of their reunion making it hard to hold onto his facade. "You just disappeared! No calls, no texts-nothing! I thought I'd never see you again!" His voice cracked slightly, revealing the hurt he had tried to bury over the months.

Taehyung's expression softened at Jungkook's words, and he took a step closer, narrowing the distance between them. "I'm sorry, Jungkook-ssi. Things were complicated. I thought it was for the best." he said, his tone genuine but filled with regret.

"Complicated?" Jungkook echoed, disbelief evident in his voice. "I've been lost without you! That city feels empty, like I don't belong anymore."

Taehyung hesitated, the weight of Jungkook's words settling in. "I didn't know..." he started, but the words trailed off. He looked down, lost in thought, and for a moment, the familiar tension returned, thick and heavy.

"Taehyung..." Jungkook murmured, searching his eyes for answers. "Do you even know how much I missed you?"

"I missed you too," Taehyung confessed, his voice barely above a whisper. The sincerity in his gaze was palpable, stirring something deep within Jungkook.

Suddenly, Taehyung reached out, his fingers brushing against Jungkook's arm, grounding him. "I didn't want to come back as a distraction or a reminder of everything. I wanted to figure things out. But seeing you here..." He paused, his breath hitching slightly, "It changes everything."

Jungkook felt a flicker of hope ignite within him. "Then let's not waste any more time." His voice was firm now, filled with determination. "Let's talk. Really talk."

"Yeah," Taehyung nodded, a hint of a smile returning. "I'd like that."

As the officers finished securing the criminal, Jungkook realized the alley was no longer just a place of danger; it had transformed into a space where they could reconnect, where emotions could be laid bare. Taehyung's hand remained on Jungkook's arm, warm and reassuring, and the air felt charged with possibility.