As they strolled through the quiet streets after dinner, the night air still cool against their skin, the peaceful silence between them was a comfortable one. Jungkook was admiring the serenity of the park in the distance, his mind at ease after the fun and unexpected outing. He didn’t notice the small figure speeding down the sidewalk on a bicycle, a young boy, clearly not paying attention as he swerved a little too far to the side.
The boy was gaining speed, his tires humming against the pavement as he headed straight for Jungkook, who was too distracted by his own thoughts to realize the impending collision. But before anything could happen, Taehyung reacted swiftly. With one fluid motion, he grabbed Jungkook’s arm, pulling him to the side just as the boy zoomed past them, narrowly missing them both.
Jungkook stumbled a little but was caught by Taehyung, who held him steady with a firm grip on his waist. His eyes widened in surprise as he realized what had almost happened.
"Are you okay?" Taehyung asked, his voice calm but with a hint of concern. He looked over at the boy, who had barely seemed to notice the near-accident, already speeding off further down the path.
Jungkook blinked, still processing the situation. "I-I think so... Thanks," he said, still a little shaken but grateful for Taehyung’s quick reflexes.
Taehyung smiled, a playful glint in his eyes. "It’s nothing," he said, his hand lingering on Jungkook’s waist for just a moment longer than necessary. "I’ve got you."
Jungkook’s heart skipped a beat at the words, but he quickly shook it off, trying to focus on the moment. "You really have a good instinct," Jungkook muttered, feeling a little flustered.
Taehyung chuckled, his usual teasing smile returning. "It’s just that I’ve had my fair share of surprises. I wouldn’t let anything happen to you, Dr. Pretty Dora." He winked, making the situation feel lighter.
"Let’s just keep walking," Jungkook said, trying to push aside the odd feelings swirling inside him. He was sure it was just the moment, nothing more.
They continued on, but the air between them now felt a little more charged, the simple touch lingering in Jungkook’s thoughts.
As they continued walking through the park, their conversation shifted to lighter topics. They spoke about everything and nothing—Taehyung teasing Jungkook about his seemingly perfect ability to heal injuries, and Jungkook joking about Taehyung’s endless flirtations. The air between them felt easy, the weight of their earlier moments fading with every step.
After a while, Jungkook suddenly looked over at Taehyung with a slight smile, as if deciding to share something personal. “I’m actually from Busan,” he said, his tone casual.
Taehyung, who had been listening intently, paused for a moment, his eyes narrowing playfully. "Busan, huh?"his voice full of faux surprise. "I didn’t know that. That’s pretty cool. How long have you been in Seoul?"
He was already aware of this fact, thanks to Jackson’s constant snooping.
Jungkook raised an eyebrow at Taehyung, sensing something a little off but choosing not to press it. "A few years now," he replied. "Came for school, ended up staying."
Taehyung grinned, teasing, "So you traded the sea breeze for city traffic, huh? Must’ve been quite the change."
Jungkook chuckled, his thoughts briefly drifting back to the quiet beach town he’d grown up in. "Yeah, definitely. I miss the ocean sometimes, but I’ve gotten used to the busy life here."
As the night began to wind down, they made their way back to the car, the cool evening air lingering around them. The drive back to Jungkook’s apartment was quiet, but comfortable, a peaceful silence settling between them after a night full of laughter and games.
