"A Love Beyond Spotlight" | Taekook ✨💜

8. Closer to You

Taehyung blinked slowly, waking to soft sun rays filtering through the curtains, a gentle warmth on his face. As he opened his eyes, he was met with the unfamiliar sight of Jungkook's bedroom—a reminder of the night before, how he'd stayed to take care of the younger one. He felt a comfortable weight around his waist, Jungkook's tattooed arm wrapped securely over him, the younger boy's face nestled in the crook of his neck. With every warm breath Jungkook exhaled against Taehyung's skin, Taehyung felt a soft shiver travel down his spine. Their legs were tangled beneath the blankets, and Taehyung couldn't help the smile spreading across his lips.

He remembered how he'd cooked a quick bowl of ramen for himself, eaten quietly while listening to Jungkook's soft breaths as he slept. Then, he'd crawled into bed beside him, close enough to feel Jungkook's presence but with a respectful distance. Somehow, in the middle of the night, that distance had dissolved, leaving Taehyung wrapped in Jungkook's sleepy embrace.

Careful not to disturb him, Taehyung tried to reach over for his phone on the nightstand to check the time. But as he shifted, Jungkook let out a small murmur, his arm tightening instinctively, pulling Taehyung closer as his nose nuzzled deeper against Taehyung's neck.

"Hyung... too early... stay here." The deep rasp of his voice made Taehyung's heart stutter, and he froze, caught between the pull of his own need for closeness and the sheer intimacy of Jungkook's gentle hold.

"Jungkook..." Taehyung whispered, half-meaning to wake him, half-tempted to let him sleep.

Another gentle nudge had Jungkook slowly stirring, his face lifting slightly from Taehyung's neck, eyes still half-closed, his voice thick with sleep. ""Hyungie... just a little longer..."

Before Taehyung could respond, Jungkook sighed and shifted, pulling Taehyung even closer, turning him to his side and hugging him from behind. Jungkook's face found its way to the nape of Taehyung's neck, and Taehyung felt Jungkook's breath against his skin as he let out a sleepy hum of satisfaction inhaling Tae's familiar scent, his arms and legs wrapping around Taehyung possessively.

Taehyung's heart beat a little faster, feeling the warmth of Jungkook pressed against his back, the weight of the younger boy's body making it hard to even think. His cheeks heated up at how intimate this was, how close they were. He settled into Jungkook's embrace, a soft, contented sigh escaping his lips as he allowed himself to relax, feeling the peace that came with knowing Jungkook was so close.

"Alright... just a little longer," Taehyung decided, leaning back into his arms, feeling his own breathing sync with Jungkook's. His heart was pounding, but he felt at peace, a small smile tugging at his lips as he enjoyed this quiet, stolen moment.

Eventually, Taehyung's eyes fluttered shut, unable to resist the soothing comfort.

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Jungkook stirred awake to the faint sound of his doorbell echoing down the hall. Blinking his eyes open, he became acutely aware of the warm body nestled in his arms, his heart skipping a beat.

Taehyung was there, pressed gently against him, his chest rising and falling in steady rhythm, his face soft and peaceful in sleep. Jungkook's arms were wrapped securely around Taehyung's waist, their legs tangled together beneath the blankets in a way that felt so natural.

For a moment, Jungkook just lay there, taking in the quiet rise and fall of Taehyung's breathing, the way his face looked in the soft morning light, a slight smile curving his own lips. It felt surreal, like a dream he was afraid to wake from. He wanted to freeze this moment forever, hold onto this warmth, this closeness, and never let go.

But then the doorbell rang again, louder this time. Jungkook clenched his jaw, frustration bubbling up as he glanced over at his bedroom door. Not now. He took a deep breath, careful not to disturb Taehyung as he began to gently untangle himself. As he pulled his arm away, Taehyung shifted a little, murmuring something in his sleep, his hand instinctively reaching for the warmth Jungkook had left behind.