Us | Taekook | Complete

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The morning light filtered through the large windows of the studio, casting a warm glow over the space. Taehyung was seated at a small wooden table, sketching ideas for a new project, while Jungkook brewed coffee a few steps away. 

“You’ve been staring at that paper for twenty minutes,” Jungkook teased, placing a cup of coffee in front of Taehyung. 

Taehyung glanced up, rolling his eyes playfully. “It’s called brainstorming, Mr. Perfectionist.” 

Jungkook smirked, sitting across from him. “You sure it’s not called procrastinating?” 

Taehyung stuck his tongue out in response, earning a laugh from Jungkook. 

Their banter was easy now, the tension that once defined their relationship replaced by comfort and affection. But beneath the surface, there was still an unspoken question lingering between them. 

Later that day, Jungkook suggested a walk through a nearby park. The crisp autumn air was refreshing, and the ground was dotted with fallen leaves in shades of red, orange, and yellow. 

They walked side by side, their hands occasionally brushing but never fully connecting. 

“Do you ever think about what’s next?” Taehyung asked suddenly, his gaze fixed on the path ahead. 

Jungkook turned to look at him, his brow furrowing slightly. “What do you mean?” 

“For us,” Taehyung clarified, his voice quieter now. “Now that the mural is done and everything’s settling down.” 

Jungkook stopped walking, causing Taehyung to halt as well. “Taehyung,” he began, his tone serious. “I don’t see this—us—as something temporary.” 

Taehyung’s eyes widened slightly, his heart pounding in his chest. “You don’t?” 

Jungkook stepped closer, his hand reaching out to gently cup Taehyung’s cheek. “No. I don’t. I want to be with you, not just here in this moment, but in every moment after.” 

Taehyung’s breath hitched, his emotions threatening to overwhelm him. “Jungkook, I—” 

“You don’t have to say anything,” Jungkook interrupted, a small smile tugging at his lips. “I just need you to know how I feel.” 

But Taehyung shook his head, his own smile breaking through. “No, I do. I feel the same. I’m just... scared.” 

Jungkook’s expression softened, his thumb brushing against Taehyung’s cheek. “I’m scared too. But we can figure it out together.” 

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A New Beginning

Over the following weeks, Taehyung and Jungkook settled into a new rhythm. They spent their days creating art, collaborating on projects, and exploring their growing connection with studies.

One evening, as they worked in the studio, Jungkook surprised Taehyung with a small canvas. 

“What’s this?” Taehyung asked, his curiosity piqued. 

“Open it and see,” Jungkook said, a shy smile on his face. 

Taehyung carefully unwrapped the canvas, revealing a painting of the two of them standing in front of their mural, their expressions captured in vibrant detail. 

“You painted this?” Taehyung asked, his voice filled with awe. 

Jungkook nodded, his cheeks tinged pink. “I wanted to capture what this moment means to me. What *you* mean to me.” 

Taehyung stared at the painting, his eyes misting over. “It’s beautiful, Jungkook. Thank you.” 

He set the canvas down carefully before stepping closer to Jungkook. Without a word, he wrapped his arms around him, holding him tightly. 

“I don’t think I’ve ever been this happy,” Taehyung whispered. 

Jungkook pressed a kiss to the top of his head. “Then let’s make sure it lasts.” 

As the days turned into weeks and the weeks into months, Taehyung and Jungkook continued to grow both as individuals and as partners. Their love was a slow burn that had blossomed into a steady flame, one that neither of them would allow to extinguish. 

Together, they faced challenges, celebrated victories, and built a life that was as vibrant and dynamic as the art they created. 

And as they stood in their studio one evening, the mural behind them and a blank canvas in front of them, they knew that their story was just beginning. 

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