Rise Of The Fallen || KTH FF

Chapter 6: The Check-Up

The door opened slowly, revealing Taehyung, his expression serious and eyes shadowed with concern. "Y/N, we need to check you for bites," he said, his tone firm yet gentle. "I know it feels invasive, but we have to be thorough."

A flutter of anxiety swirled in your stomach as you nodded, the tension palpable between you. "Fine, but I'm telling you, I'm fine. I'm not infected."

He stepped closer, the air thick with unspoken feelings. "Let's just make sure." As his voice softened, you caught a glimpse of warmth in his gaze, cutting through the shadows of the dim room.

As he knelt beside you, his fingers brushed against your forearm, sending an unexpected rush of warmth through your skin. It was a simple gesture, yet undeniably intimate, igniting a spark that made the air around you feel electric.

"Your skin is clear," he said, his eyes momentarily locking onto yours. Your cheeks flushed, heart racing as you tried to maintain your composure.

"See? Told you I'm fine," you replied, striving for a casual tone, but the slight tremor in your voice betrayed your nerves.

He moved to your shoulders, his fingers lingering a heartbeat longer than necessary as he examined you. The warmth radiating from his body enveloped you, and suddenly the room felt smaller, the distance between you charged with an intensity you hadn't anticipated.

"I just... need to make sure you're okay," he murmured, a hint of hesitation coloring his voice. You could sense him trying to keep it professional, but every brush of his fingers sent electric jolts through you, making it hard to think clearly.

"Taehyung..." you whispered, breath hitching as his gaze met yours again. The moment felt weighty, as if the outside world had faded away, leaving just the two of you suspended in time.

"Yeah?" he replied, his voice barely above a whisper. Leaning closer, he narrowed the distance, making your heart race with a mix of vulnerability and attraction. You both hesitated, caught in the moment, sensing that something deeper was brewing between you.

Just as he moved to check your legs, the door swung open with a crash, breaking the charged silence. Jimin stepped in, urgency etched across his face. "Yoongi's clear of zombie bites! He's fine!"

The sudden interruption shattered the intimacy, and embarrassment flooded your cheeks. Taehyung quickly pulled back, creating space between you as the moment dissolved into the stark reality of your situation.

"Great," Taehyung said, regaining his composure as he shifted away from you. "But we still need to check you completely."

"Yeah, we need to make sure she's safe too," Jimin added, glancing between you and Taehyung, the tension still lingering in the air.

You felt a mix of relief and disappointment wash over you. The connection had felt so electric, and now the urgency of the situation loomed over you like a storm cloud.

"Okay," you said, taking a deep breath to steady your racing heart. "Let's just get it over with."

Taehyung nodded, determination returning to his eyes as he resumed checking you. The weight of what had just transpired hung in the air, a silent acknowledgment of the charged moment that had slipped away. As he continued his examination, you both tried to focus on the task at hand, even as the memory of that connection lingered, unspoken and unresolved.