𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐁𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 || 𝐊𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐉𝐉𝐊

Chapter-12: Tense proximity

Aylia pov:

London's gray skies mirrored my mood as our car navigated the bustling streets. Taehyung sat beside the driver, his eyes fixed on the road ahead.

In the backseat, Jungkook's proximity made my skin prickle. His hand slipped in my back against my waist, sending shivers down my spine.

The tension between us was palpable, a lingering echo of our intense moment before leaving. I couldn't meet his gaze, afraid of what I might see.

Taehyung's voice cut through the silence.

Taehyung- we'll be arriving at the hotel soon. Our meeting with the investors is scheduled for tomorrow morning.

I nodded in response.

As we stopped at a traffic light, Jungkook's gaze shifted to mine. The intensity in his eyes made my heart stutter. His warm breath tickled my ear.

Jungkook- I'm jealous of oxygen

He whispered.

I turned to him, puzzled.

Aylia- why?

Jungkook- because it's going inside you, and I'm not.

My cheeks ignited, heat spreading through my face. I looked away, hiding my flushed skin.

For the first time, Jungkook had succeeded in making me blush.

Taehyung's voice remained even.

Taehyung- aylia, have you reviewed the financials?

Aylia- yes

I replied, grateful for the distraction.

As we stepped into the luxurious hotel lobby, Taehyung strode towards the reception desk. Jungkook's gaze lingered on me before following.

I took a moment to collect myself, still reeling from his whispered confession.

Taehyung- there's a problem. They only have two rooms available.

Jungkook- what?

Taehyung- I'll share a room with Jungkook. You can have the other room to yourself, aylia

I nodded while smiling

Jungkook- you don't have to-

Taehyung cut him off.

Taehyung- It's fine. You and I can share room I don't have any problem

I sensed an undercurrent of tension between them.

Aylia- okay now let's go to room!

As we headed towards the elevators, Jungkook's gaze burned with intensity.

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I typed away on my laptop, lost in financial reports. My phone buzzed, breaking the silence.

Taehyung's text flashed on the screen:

"Hey, I'm going out to grab some food for us. Be back soon."

I smiled, just as I returned to my work, my door creaked open. I spun around, surprised.

Jungkook stood in the doorway, his eyes locked onto mine.

Aylia- what are you doing here?

He closed the door behind him, his movements fluid.

Jungkook- shouldn't I be here, butterfly?

Aylia- jungkook, this isn't-

Jungkook- are you worried that taehyung will see us together?

Aylia- well, he's out getting food