SWEETHEART

Chapter-51

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The morning sunlight slipped through the curtains in thin golden threads, casting a soft glow over the tangled bodies on the bed.

Taehyung stirred first.

He blinked slowly, disoriented for a moment, until he felt the steady rise and fall of Jeongguk's chest beneath his cheek.

And then everything rushed back-the kisses, the whispered promises, the way Jeongguk had held him like something precious, like something he would never let go.

A small smile curved Taehyung's lips.

His hyungie was here.

Still half-asleep, he cuddled closer, pressing a kiss to Jeongguk's bare shoulder.

Jeongguk's arm tightened instinctively around his waist, pulling him closer, groaning low in his throat.

"Stay," he mumbled, voice thick and deep with sleep.

"I'm not going anywhere, hyungie," Taehyung whispered back shyly, cheeks pink.

Jeongguk opened his eyes slowly, dark lashes fluttering against his cheeks. And the moment he caught sight of Taehyung-his sleepy, innocent face, the love shining in his soft brown eyes-he smiled.

A rare, breathtaking smile reserved only for him.

"Come here," Jeongguk ordered gently, voice still hoarse.

Taehyung obeyed without hesitation, crawling up to straddle Jeongguk's waist, sitting shyly, small hands resting on Jeongguk's chest.

Jeongguk's large hands came up to cup his face, thumbs brushing Taehyung's flushed cheeks.

"You're real," Jeongguk murmured, pulling him down for a soft, lingering kiss.

Taehyung whimpered against his lips, melting instantly. His fingers tangled in Jeongguk's messy hair, clutching him like he was afraid he might vanish.

Jeongguk kissed him again and again-slow, indulgent kisses that stole Taehyung's breath away, leaving him dizzy and clinging tighter.

"You taste like dreams," Jeongguk whispered between kisses. "Sweet and pure."

Taehyung's thighs trembled around him, and he hid his face in Jeongguk's neck. "Hyungie... you're not allowed to say such things in the morning..."

Jeongguk chuckled lowly, sending shivers down Taehyung's spine. "Why? Makes you shy?"

Taehyung nodded bashfully, his lips brushing against Jeongguk's skin.

Jeongguk grinned, loving how pliant and soft his baby was. He let his hands wander slowly down Taehyung's back, memorizing every inch of him again.

After a long while of kissing and cuddling under the covers, Jeongguk finally spoke, his voice teasing.

"Get ready, baby. I'm taking you out today."

Taehyung lifted his head, blinking sleepily. "Where...?"

Jeongguk kissed his nose. "Florence. I'm going to show you all the places you haven't had time to see."

Taehyung gasped softly, excitement lighting up his entire face. "Really?"

"Really," Jeongguk said, brushing Taehyung's messy bangs away. "Today is just for you and me."

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After a quick shower-during which Jeongguk barely kept his hands off his blushing husband-they dressed warmly and headed out into the cool Florence morning.