Once Upon A Broken Heart || Taekook

Chapter 51 - Kiss me

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As Taehyung and Jungkook exited the amusement park, the once-bustling grounds were now quiet, the faint glow of streetlights casting long shadows. Taehyung clutched the massive bunny plushie tightly, its soft fur pressed against his chest. Jungkook glanced at him out of the corner of his eye, suppressing a pout.

"All I'm saying," Jungkook began, his tone laced with mock irritation as they walked towards the car, "is that you've been cuddling that thing for hours now. I mean, I won it for you, and I don't even get half that attention."

Taehyung stopped mid-step, turning to face Jungkook with a mischievous grin. "Are you jealous of a plushie?"

"Jealous?" Jungkook scoffed, crossing his arms as they reached the car. "Of course not. I'm just saying it's unfair."

Taehyung laughed, leaning over to flick Jungkook's chin with a finger. "Don't worry, Kook. You're still my favorite."

"Still?" Jungkook feigned hurt as he unlocked the car. "The fact that I'm competing with a stuffed bunny is concerning."

Taehyung giggled as he slipped into the passenger seat, clutching the bunny plushie tightly to his chest. His eyes sparkled with mischief as he glanced at Jungkook. "Well, my KooKoo doesn't sulk like you do," he teased, nuzzling the plushie's soft fur.

Jungkook's brows shot up in mock disbelief. "KooKoo? That's its name now?"

Taehyung nodded enthusiastically, his grin widening. "Yeah, isn't it adorable? My KooKoo!"

Jungkook let out an exaggerated sigh, his lips twitching into a fond smile despite himself. Shaking his head, he started the car. "Unbelievable," he muttered, though the warmth in his voice betrayed how utterly charmed he was.

He stole a quick glance at Taehyung, who was now humming softly, his cheek pressed against the plushie. As much as he pretended to be annoyed, Jungkook couldn't help but think how ridiculously cute Taehyung looked in that moment.

"Cute," Jungkook murmured under his breath, the word slipping out before he could stop it.

Taehyung turned to him, his brow arched in curiosity. "What was that?"

Jungkook's eyes darted back to the road, his ears tinged with a faint blush. "Nothing!" he blurted, gripping the steering wheel a little tighter. "Let's go."

Taehyung's lips curled into a knowing smile as he leaned back, cradling the plushie with an innocent hum.

The drive back to Euphoria Estate was long, the roads stretching into the quiet night. The car was filled with laughter as they recounted the day's adventures, from the spinning disco pang to their epic dash car battles. Taehyung's laughter rang like a melody, and Jungkook couldn't help but smile every time he glanced over at him, his bunny plushie still held close.

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As the car pulled up to Taehyung's mansion, the soft glow of the exterior lights highlighted the grandeur of Euphoria Estate. Jungkook shifted the gear into park and turned off the engine, the silence of the night settling around them. Taehyung held the bunny plushie in his lap, his smile still lingering from their endless laughter during the drive.

Jungkook unbuckled his seatbelt and glanced at Taehyung. "Well, I guess this is goodnight," he said, his voice gentle but firm, reaching for the door handle.

Taehyung's smile faltered, replaced with a small pout that tugged at Jungkook's heartstrings. His big, expressive eyes looked up at Jungkook, a quiet plea evident in their depths. "You're leaving already?" he whispered, his voice soft but laced with disappointment.